Sharon Haver - FocusOnStyle.com fashion posts

Martin Margiela leaves the house

Women's Wear Daily reports that Martin Margiela is leaving the Paris-based fashion house that bears his name and no successor will be named. “We want to stay avant-garde, and provocative, but without a new creative director,” said Giovanni Pungetti, chief executive officer of Maison Martin Margiela. It was mentioned that Margiela "has recently poured creative energies into painting and wished to walk away from the fashion business." “We came to the conclusion that we didn’t want to substitute [Martin], not because he is irreplaceable, but because we are the Maison Martin Margiela,” Pungetti said in the WWD article. “He always liked to say to his design team, ‘You are more Margiela than me." In a fame-obsessed business, Margiela was known

Obsessionista: Michelle Obama wears Love Moschino plaid blouse

Cozy up to some woodsy fashion inspiration Nothing beats being curled up next to fireplace, enjoying a gorgeous mountain view, and kicking back in some broken-in jeans and boots that time and wear have ‘tailored' just for you. You don't need a country house, but it would be nice, to get a piece of Country Casual in your life—or your closet, at least. It's the same rough and rugged outdoorsy country casual feel with fine-designed edges, and no need to rake the leaves. Think of it as fake so you don't have to rake it! Go for plaid shirts, buffalo check trapper hats, faux fur trim, loose battered jeans, thermal layers, the look of well-worn boots, and lots of chunky

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Hot Shoes, the anti stiletto

Same outfit + new shoes magic! Put the plain Jane pumps on ice, you have enough already!Hot shoes are "It" this season. Yes, you can still wear your basic stilettos, but just don't stock up on any more-- your outfit's centerpiece lies at your feet! Think of this as a bit of fashion pep talk. You all know we are shoe freaks here, and that's because one great pair of shoes can completely change the look of your outfit. You don't have to model skinny to pull off shoes. They don't hide under your desk at the office, like a bag. You flaunt your shoes with every step you take. >> Look at these glam platforms, super souped up

Lady Gaga’s new video is out and she burns it up

And, she's looking quite peaches and cream... 'Bad Romance" must work for Lady Gaga as she burns it up in glam lingerie in her new video that drops today. Recipe for afternoon dance break: Turn the audio up. Get your Gaga on in the Bathhouse of Gaga... she's the only one who could dance in those Alexander McQueen python 'Armadillo' fetish shoes. Watch the Bad Romance video here.

Stylish Clogs, you will want them!

Thank Chanel for your clog dancing beats! Don't say we didn't warn you. We've been spotting clogs and clog boots with street style cred for a few seasons. We've been stocking up our Cool Clogs Shop, when whenever we see a wood-soled wonder that looks right. And now it's official- Chanel showed clogs on the spring 10 runway and they have morphed into a must-have trend for fashonistas and the comfort-seeking alike. Visit our Cool Clogs Shopping Guide ??But we did tell you... Clogs have got to be one of those styles that should be the dictionary picture of anti-cool, anti-fashion, bedraggled mommy, utilitarian nurse, cook, or server footwear of choice. But when the clog gets a bit of design

A Deeper Look at Alexandre de Betak: The Fellini of Fashion – Part 4

Fellini of Fashion - Part 4 of 4 Alexandre de Betak is the superstar behind the most elaborate fashion show extravaganzas that the international fashion world has ever seen. Take an insider's look into his creative genius with the Crane.tv's video series, The Fellini of Fashion. Some of de Betak's shows can take six to twelve months to produce for what becomes 10 to 12 minutes on the runway. Don't miss this this, you may never look at a fashion show the same way again! Watch: Alex de Betak - Fellini of Fashion Part 4 of 4 episode series Sit back and enjoy the FocusOnStyle weekend film screening of the 4-part series, there's a new episode coming up

A Deeper Look at Alexandre de Betak: The Fellini of Fashion – Part 3

Fellini of Fashion - Part 3 Alexandre de Betak is the superstar behind the most elaborate fashion show extravaganzas that the international fashion world has ever seen. Take an insider's look into his creative genius with the Crane.tv's video series, The Fellini of Fashion. Some of de Betak's shows can take six to twelve months to produce for what becomes 10 to 12 minutes on the runway. Don't miss this this, you may never look at a fashion show the same way again! Watch: Alex de Betak - Fellini of Fashion Part 3 Sit back and enjoy the FocusOnStyle weekend film screening of the 4-part series, there's a new episode coming up each day. >> See all four episodes

A Deeper Look at Alexandre de Betak: The Fellini of Fashion – Part 2

Fellini of Fashion - Part 2 Alexandre de Betak is the superstar behind the most elaborate fashion show extravaganzas that the international fashion world has ever seen. Take an insider's look into his creative genius with the Crane.tv's video series, The Fellini of Fashion. Some of de Betak's shows can take six to twelve months to produce for what becomes 10 to 12 minutes on the runway. Don't miss this this, you may never look at a fashion show the same way again! Watch: Alex de Betak - Fellini of Fashion Part 2 Sit back and enjoy the FocusOnStyle weekend film screening of the 4-part series, there's a new episode coming up each day. >> See all four episodes of

A Deeper Look at Alexandre de Betak: The Fellini of Fashion – Part 1

Fellini of Fashion - Part 1 Alexandre de Betak is the superstar behind the most elaborate fashion show extravaganzas that the international fashion world has ever seen. Take an insider's look into his creative genius with the Crane.tv's video series, The Fellini of Fashion. Some of de Betak's shows can take six to twelve months to produce for what becomes 10 to 12 minutes on the runway. Don't miss this this, you may never look at a fashion show the same way again! Watch: Alex de Betak - Fellini of Fashion Part 1 Sit back and enjoy the FocusOnStyle weekend film screening of the 4-part series, there's a new episode coming up each day. >> See all four episodes

What to wear with a navy skirt

Styling options for a classic and timeless wardrobe essential I recently bought a navy pencil skirt. I am uncertain of what to wear with it for shoes or boots in the fall to winter months. Do I wear nylons or tights? Also, what should I wear for a top? (via email) There is something very classic and elegant about the color navy. Once you add the chicness of a pencil skirt, you have a wardrobe essential with timeless style, the perfect investment piece to wear and rework for seasons to come. The top that you select dictates the type of shoe or hose you wear, as that top in combination with your skirt creates the total look. There are so

Jimmy Choo. H&M. Celebrity Hoopla!

The ultimate in star studded cheap chic Would you ever imagine Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Hayden Panettiere, Kate Walsh, Olivia Wilde, Sheryl Crow, Cat Deeley, Angela Lindvall, Maggie Grace, and Mini Andén on the red carpet all decked out for cheap chic fashion? Well, when it's the Los Angeles launch of the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, the celebrities hit the red carpet in droves. This is a party collection, arriving just in time for the holidays and a perfect solution to throwaway cheap chic to wear, love, and not worry that you'll never have a place to wear it again. Best bet, it's not just shoes. There are killer clothes and accessories too, all under the Jimmy Choo for

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