Tag Archives: how to wear

Beauty Advice- How to make my eyes stand out?

We’ve got a repeat reader asking for some beauty advice. Always glad to help!

Dear Sharon: I’ve contacted Focus On Style about a year ago and it helped me to change my style completely. I really am quite confident in what I wear now and it’s quite fun. Thank you again!

I just have a quick question regarding my eyes. I have very small eyes that don’t

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What’s a stay-at-home mom to wear & not look dumpy?

I totally get where this reader is coming from as I remember this dressing predicament from when my son was little. What’s a stay-at-home mom to wear can be frustrating, if not a bit sticky. Let’s help her out with some stylist tips…. they work to for a solo-entrepreneur who works from home with a virtual staff.

Dear Sharon:  I am a stay-at-home mom and I

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Stylist Advice- Is there a rule about mixing metallics?

Can this reader pull off mixing metallics all in one outfit?

Dear Sharon: O.K, I have a question about metallics. There is this fairly new gold/silver color I love. I have purses, I have sweaters, I have shoes, I have tops with it stitched in etc.

I know there is a “double denim” rule but I am not sure about metallics. For example, one day I wore metallic shoes an embellished

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Add some ZING! What color shoes to wear with dressy neutrals for holiday chic

Stylist Advice-  How can this reader add pizzazz to a neutral holiday dress…

 I am wearing a mocha dress with sequins at Christmas and wondering what color of shoes I should get? Please help!!! (A.W. via Fashion Advice)

 >> READ: Perfect Party Shoes

     Standout sequins in muted shades of nude are very of the moment this holiday season. They are a sultry take on subtle and can

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Stylist Advice- What to wear to a black tie optional event with the boss? Try an evening wrap!

If a black tie optional event is mostly business men, can this reader dare to bare with a backless dress?

Dear Sharon:  I would sincerely appreciate your input on an issue I am having with a business black tie optional event.  I am attending a “black tie optional” awards ceremony anddinner for a builders’ association in Western NY (near Canada). My completely platonic date is my boss.

The

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Stylist Advice- Plus Size Layering, Define A Focal Point

Dear Sharon:  I am overweight. Sometimes I wear blouses open with turtlenecks underneath. Can you wear a scarf with the open blouse and turtleneck? (C.M. via Fashion Advice)

  I’m not sure that I love the way you start out your question by announcing that you are overweight. Regardless of your size, we ALL need to make the most of what we’ve got which should come from

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Stylist Advice- How to jazz up a conservative red holiday dress

Dear Sharon: I’m wearing this holiday red shiny Tahari dress with an open portrait neckline to my husband’s company Christmas party.

I am wondering what shoes and jewelry to wear with it. Thanks! (H.E. via Fashion Advice)

 I’ve spent some time pondering  if I should sugarcoat this or not, and I need to be both truthful to you and to my professional style aesthetics.

I have to be honest here, I don’t

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Season Shifters: Fall clothing for a warm climate

Dear Sharon: How to dress for fall when you live in an area that’s always hot?  Louisiana weather is always balmy, hot, and humid so changing to a seasonal wardrobe can get tricky when you  desire fall clothing for a warm climate. (via twitter)

 JUST ASK: Do you need some quick stylist help to amp up your style?  Email us for Fashion Advice.

 Good point. I’m having my own

Tags: Fall clothing for a warm climate , how to wear , seasonless clothing , STYLIST ADVICE

Stylist Advice- How to beat cold feet? Bootights & sheepskin insoles to the rescue

Dear Sharon,  I’m hoping you can help me out. Now that the temperature is dropping I finally get to break out my boots. Happy me!

I love wearing tights with boots but find that my feet are always freezing, especially at work. I really need to beat cold feet while looking stylish and office appropriate.

>> RELATED: Style Guideline for Women Entrepreneurs

I usually wear an ankle sock over

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Wear It Now: The Sleeveless Blazer Is A Runway Trend To Steal – Spring 2013 Highlights

From the Spring 2013 runways, the sleeveless blazer is back on trend…

The sleeveless blazer returned as one of the top runway trends you’ll want to covet. In fact who can resist when you consider how versatile they are come the transitional weather we’ve been facing as of late.

So, here’s so the 411 on how to have next season, right from your closet.

With the Spring

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