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The Ultimate Shorts Trends Shopping Guide

Are you game? I'm not sure when the moment was exactly that took shorts from the casual comfy set to a de rigueur piece in so many women's wardrobe, but it did. The thing is, when it comes to shorts trends, MOST women just can't get the styling to work. No matter how much they try or OVER try. Let's get it right with the hottest styles this summer. We've even pulled some fab styles in the FocusOnStyle Ultimate Shorts Trends Shopping Guide at the very end (good things are worth waiting for). >>RELATED: How to Wear Shorts: The good, the bad, and the very ugly… What's on trend now are high waist shorts, Bermuda shorts, colored denim, and bold prints. My mom and

Loooove the mix of an otherwise girly ruffled blouse with man-tailored pants. It's the unexpected hit of French chic that you can add to your wardrobe.

I'll Have What She's Having: A lively masculine/feminine French chic mix that hits smart notes by way of a soft blouse and tailored, easy fitting pants We should really call this post, "mix this DON'T match that" as it's the unexpected combination that works so well. Love the mix of an otherwise girly ruffled blouse with man-tailored pants spotted on French actress Audrey Tautou. It's the unexpected hit of French chic élan that you can add to your wardrobe. Pairing something frilly with something sweet can get a bit too saccharine, while mixing too many man tailored pieces together can get a bit butch. French actress Audrey Tautou poses during the photocall of "Therese Desqueyroux" presented out of competition at the 65th Cannes film

Same old weekend chic: Fitted jeans for those casual days Now that it's time to lose those coats and heavy knits, look to these chicsters for off-the-job inspiration for easy, approachable weekend chic that's fuss-free and perfect for those on-the-go moments And while you're at it, drop those baggy sweats, ditch the wide-leg jeans and store the harem pants. You'll thank yourself when you see how simple it is to dress quickly with very little thought. Nothing new here, just wiping the slate clean after season's of challenging offerings at hand. >>Going away? What to wear while visiting the countryside We suggest you take trends out of your daily routine gear and go for minimal basics with a sense of Jackie O.

Sometimes age-appropriate casual chic can be a tough call to shop for... a FocusOnStyle reader shares how to work around it... Thanks for the article/photos on Susan Sarandon. Any advice for a retired 60 year-old female graphic artist, (60)? I like to be somewhat trendy/edgy while still being age appropriate and doing it on a budget. I've begun a capsule of sorts (turquoise, charcoal and some violet), and it helps a lot, but if you could recommend basic pieces one should have for a casual wardrobe that's stylish I would appreciate it. Our pretty reader I am petite, about a size 10/12 and gain weight at my waist/midriff. I don't know where to shop. Chico's is usually too glitzy for me, Jjill is

Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Susan Sarandon attend Tribeca Talks Directors Series during the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival

I'll Have What She's Having: Pretty, polished, and casual at any age. We all get so wrapped up on the fantasy of fabulous sometimes that we tend to forget the simple casual style that most of us wear on a daily basis. For that very reason of feigning "senior moments" on everyday style does that core easy part of our wardrobe get forgotten, particularly when looking polished, modern and age-appropriate fashion is on the menu. Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Susan Sarandon attend Tribeca Talks Directors Series during the 2012 Tribeca Film FestivalLet's look at Susan Sarandon and what she wore to a director talk at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Face it, there's nothing monumental about her outfit, but there is

Isabel Marant Willow Sneakers in beige or black at myTheresa

Shhhh, I've been sneaking around and got a taste of stylish street chic sneakers, Roman style. Honestly, I'm not a sneaker person. Never was. Being neither Amazonian tall and muscularly lissome, nor the proverbial fleshy tourist, sneakers just never found a spot in my life outside of the gym or a mountain trail. >> SHOP: Newest Stylish Sneakers Fast forward to a vacation in Rome and a sudden weather change and all those otherwise spring shoes just wouldn't cut it in an unseasonable dip in temperature and on again off again downpours. Those Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto bronze sneakers that I packed suddenly took on a new life as a wardrobe staple. Actually, ALL my different versions of a theme, including high-heeled bootie

I'll Have What She's Having: Western Chic With a Dollop of Cool Rocker Edge This year's Coachella music festival seems as if it's sartorially minded revelers sense of style is more center stage than that of the bands in the line-up... Just take a look at the always on cue Kate Bosworth in Isabel Marant, looking tres chic western with a cool dose of deshabille met with a studied hand at mixing modes for a sexy take on rocker chic and the perfect example of super celebrity festival style... a look that you may want to covet for casual summer evenings. >> SHOP: On Trend Western Boots Go for the real thing, at a fraction of the price, in this Scully Western Shirt- more

What Not To Wear | Spring Fugly Fashion Don'ts There will probably be someone who doesn't like this. That's ok. I was looking through a spring lookbook for a celebutard turned designer, who will remain nameless, and each outfit pictured was kowtowing to some amped up commercial fashion fad trend, that probably should never have taken off in the first place. But there ya go, a pseudo celeb wears something, the pr sends out a photo, bloggers pick it up, and every girl who can find a parking spot at the mall, is seen wearing it and wearing it and wearing it. That's fine when the follower with a passion for fashion (an expression that drives me mad) is a young girl.

Yes, an 11 year-old pair of jeans can be forever-cool! Model, muse and musician Charlotte Gainsbourg's instinctive, casual yet chic boho Parisian sense of style usually catches our eye with her often unexpected choices and while at a fete for Marc Jacobs by Louis Vuitton she surprised even more so while wearing a pair of Balenciaga jeans from 2001. Discover tips for your own take on: French Chic Balenciaga Ad 2001 featuring the jeans Amidst a glamorous crowd Gainsbourg was a standout with her relaxed, always cool je ne sais quoi in a pair of cuffed engineer inspired jeans topped with a simple black blazer which brings to mind that early Balenciaga never goes out of style as it served as blueprint

Backstage Beauty Notes: Update your look with an easy to manage, natural looking ponytail for when you're on the go or looking for a cool alternative to stick straight hair that's full of texture and subtle volume. TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu created a wearable messy ponytail for the Tracy Reese Fall 2012 Fashion Show to mimic the effortless style of the clothing. Overall Look: Windblown bed-head messy ponytail with side-swept bangs, height at the crown and a matte finish Inspiration: The natural street look of the clothing inspired an effortless hairstyle Six easy steps to make the look work for you: Start by applying TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Root Boost Spray and TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse (use TRESemmé Flawless Curls Spray Gel for curly hair) throughout the hair

First Look: The Zara Spring 2012 Lookbook just arrived in our inboxs and I couldn't wait to share them with you. Zara is always a fantastic resource to get the latest trends at a great price in durable fabrics. Blend their pieces in with your designer pieces or wear alone, no one will be the wiser that you didn't spend a fortune on an entire look- it's affordable fashion with "real" designer style! MORE: Zara Like Butter- Can't help but think about Faye Dunaway in The Eyes of Laura Mars every time I see a double-slit skirt, like this fluid butter yellow one. While the high slit is super daring, it can be a fun and flirty look for beachy days

Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams at the Golden Globes

Ditch those stuffy images of 1980's French Chic helmet hair tucked in place with a bulky headband. Forget Mary Richards and her rigid flip. Say toodleloo to the overdone fascinator. There is something refreshingly modern atop the chicest heads on the red carpet, like Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams (pictured above) at the Golden Globes, when looking to polish up something as everyday as a casual Sunday sweater. France Luxe Comfort Headband at Nordstrom's The headband is back. Holding every stray hair in place and still having the tactile appeal of allowing you to run your fingers through your hair, this updated version of what was once one of the most popular hair accessories, captures an easy undoneness that makes it so alluring. READ: Gad Cohen's hair tips on how to

I”ll Have What She’s Having: Taking something urbane & edgy and pairing it with something casual however classically chic makes for a winning look Leather pants seem to come & go in & out of style about as quickly as hem lengths and while we've never been big fans of the many connotations they bring to mind; from rocker-chic to plain old down & out freak- spotting forever-chic actress Rachel Weisz donning a pair from The Row with classic minded basics, has shed a new light on the layering possibilities of leather pants. SHOP: We found cutting-edge designer leather pants at Shopbop, and more budget-friendly ones at Topshop Pairing her sleek, slim-cut leather pants with a simple nautical striped shirt under

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