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What to wear now? Look at the New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 runways to tweak your chic

It's been quite the week of running around with New York Fashion Week, tons of media interviews, and some restaffing. If you are following me on social media (my handle is @focusonstyle), and I hope you are, you've seen some behind the scenes snaps and comments of my week. One of my favorite Fashion Week pit stops was the Donna Karan Urban Zen presentation that harkened classic Donna design... think draping. There was lot's of fashiony inspiration. Naveed wrote it up so you can get an idea of what trends to wear now to incorporate into your wardrobe. Have a read, let me know what you think. -- S.H. New York Fashion Week Spring 2017- How To Incorporate The Top

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Inspiration overload: Fantasy pieces from Paris Couture Fashion Week … don’t mind that it takes place in Rome

I have a special treat for you. It's total indulgence. And for me, a super sweet spot.  I've always had a thing for Rome. As a little girl in Brooklyn, I imagined myself living in Italy back in the 50s and 60s during the time of black and white movies, anything Fellini, red sports cars, chic black dresses worn with merry widows underneath, sharp eyeliner, Marcello Mastroianni, elegant yet wild parties, and everything Rome in all its decadent, gorgeous, crazy glory. Truth be told, decades later I did have a lot of fun in the Eternal City once I was old enough to visit time and time again. But I digress. So anything that combines the breathtaking backdrop of Rome with fantasy and fashion just

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What Color Should I Wear?

What color should I wear is a question that I am frequently asked as a fashion + style expert. I've been traveling a lot lately and meeting many bright and savvy entrepreneurs at business conferences who are totally stymied when it comes to how they present themselves. Color is one of their biggest roadblocks when it comes to creating a chic and professional image. One woman told me that she saw an image consultant who told her to wear brown and apricot as it reflected her soul. Really??? No wonder this poor woman couldn't find a thing to wear and when she did she looked like the thing that brown best represents. Here's the truth about color and style,  if

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Dress for Success: What Defines Your Style?

What really defines your style?  You've thought about it, and we've spent over 15 years online helping you explore the true meaning of style. And with summer just around the corner, what better a time for style motivation as the new season approaches?    If you crave some more style motivation, don't forget to check out my Daily StyleWORD here on FocusOnStyle. In this stylist advice post, I want to recap what I said to Tina Ann from San Juan Capistrano, CA during a free FocusOnStyle Insider's Community call the other evening. The best way to always be in the know is to be on The List. So get on it! -S.H. Click To Register: Don't Miss My F.R.E.E. Dress For The Success You

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Repeat Offender – Wear something you haven’t worn in a month, A NEW WAY

As the balmier days of the season come to a close, it's time to wear something on repeat, but refreshed for one last wear. Those rethink it moments: And why not? With many of your go-to winter closet constants about to make way for the spring season ahead, consider the possibilities of one last wear, rethought for a sartorial boost. And whether you've been paying attention to our classic foundation mantra or not, you'll have no problem translating a key piece with ease with these simple cues. >>DISCOVER: A world of Expert Stylist Advice Before you bid adieu to your winter finery, go through your wardrobe and pick a favorite item from each category and pull them out front and

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What to wear now? Look to Paris Fashion Week Fall 2016 runways to update your wardrobe

Get inspired right now by the Top Five Trends from Paris Fashion Week Fall 2016 with helpful suggestions on how to tweak your current wardrobe to keep you look modern... With helpful hints and insights on what's ahead for Fall 2016, we've compiled a shortlist of some of the best trends out there to help inspire you look today. Best of all, you most likely own similar pieces already, so have fun shopping your wardrobe and rethinking looks from the past. You've peeked at what was shown in New York, drooled over couture and now Paris's brilliant mixes of high & low are certain to keep you motivated. Don't Miss: New York, London, and Milan! Really, what could be better than

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What to wear now? Look to Milan Fashion Week Fall 2016 runways to update your wardrobe

You know what I love best about Milan Fashion Week? The accents! The little extra turn. The unexpected detail. The clarity of color. The little somethings that make Italian design, so, well Italian. There are some serious f.a.s.h.i.o.n. pieces here- the kind that finally get me excited about the runway. Take the nuance of the big picture and add the edge to what you already own. You'll update your style and feel bellissima for it. Get inspired by the Top Five Trends from Milan Fashion Week Fall 2016 to tweak your wardrobe with right now Work runway trends into your wardrobe with stylist advice and a sampling of the best looks on hand to get you motivated. You've peeked at

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What to wear now? Look to London Fashion Week Fall 2016 runways to update your wardrobe

Runway to Realway  Fashion Inspired by London Fashion Week Fall 2016 It's the next installment on how to work the runway trends into your wardrobe. You've peeked at what was shown in New York, drooled over couture and now London is calling. Almost no one ever wears what is actually shown on the runway. But everyone should open up for a lot of inspiration. A nuance here. A trend there. Rethink how you get dressed everyday with a healthy dose of London Fashion Week  Fall 2016 inspiration. Really, what could be better than grasping the trend before it even hits the stores? READ: Fashion Week: Why Should You Care About The Runway? Catch up with the Top Five Trends from London

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What to wear now? Look at the New York Fashion Week Fall 2016 runway to tweak your chic

New York Fashion Week Fall 2016- How To Incorporate The Top Five Trends Into Your Wardrobe Now There are a couple of ways to look at Fashion Week. You could go crazy wild with a total shift of silhouettes or you could find familiar shapes tweaked into something fresh yet not quite a dramatic shift from what you may already own. I like the latter. Because it proves that fashion isn't a one season wonder and that you can morph, adapt, and renew pieces that you already own. Just add a few new ingredients and you're good to go.  I'll pass it to Naveed to tell you how... The Top Five Trends from New York Fashion Week to consider right

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Paris Couture Fashion Week Spring 2016- How To Incorporate The Top Five Trends Into Your Wardrobe Now

The Top Five Trends from Paris Couture Fashion Week to give a go and refresh your look while staying easily on trend. Ok, admittedly, I doubt that you or I will have the opportunity to get to a real haute couture fitting. Or even borrow a couture dress to wear on the red carpet. The prices are insane (think a year of private school tuition and above). The workmanship is unbelievable. And the scarcity is just so. So why should you care about haute couture? Because as the ladies in the C'est Chic Crash Course come to know, inspiration is all around you. You just need to let it in. THIS is where the very few designers privileged to be part of the Chambre de

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11 Fashion Fixes To Dress To Look Slimmer Now… Without Going To The Gym

Dress To Look Slimmer
Go on a fashion diet to dress to look slimmer now. Did you wake up feeling a little puffy today? No worries. Blame it on the time of year, time of month, or timing of that matcha tiramisu that moved the needle up on the scale. Fake a hot body with these quick stylist tips to look slimmer. All you need to do is adjust the way you get dressed. It's the easiest diet in town! In fact, it's so simple that you may just want to incorporate these style tricks into your everyday dressing. 11 Quick Ways to Dress to Look Slimmer Now... Look Slimmer Tip 1: Suck It In- You may not want to go full-on Spanx everyday but tights

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Wear It Your Way: Best Outfit Ideas To Try NOW From Fashion Week Spring 2016

With the fashion week season behind us and runway clothes off to photo shoots and red carpets, we thought you would like to NOT wait and get the look right now... if only for a little inspiration. So, Sharon and I compiled the best outfit ideas to try now from the Spring 2016 runways. We bet you might already have similar pieces in your wardrobe, but in case you need a boost, we've also done all the editing & shopping for you... :: RELATED READING: Fashion Week: Why Should You Care About The Runway? The New Go-To: The Slipdress- One thing's for sure: The slipdress ruled the Spring runways. From 90's inspired simplicity to Grecian references, the slipdress is quintessential for

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The Top Five Trends To Incorporate Now from Paris Fashion Week Spring 2016

The Top Five Trends from Paris are sure to have you thinking about tweaking your closet this season for an added sense of savor faire. And that right there is the takeaway of paying attention to runway trends. How can you update your look to present the best you? By paying attention, not too much, but just enough to know what's current. Fashion Week: Why Should You Care About The Runway? Here's a look at the Top Five Trends from Paris Fashion Week Spring 2016 to update your look with right now. Consider it your cheat sheet & take note! Shine Bright- Seen at: Lanvin(left), Rochas(right), Dries Van Noten, Sonia Rykiel Make it yours: Leave it to Paris to produce everyday

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