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How To Look Confident In Eyeglasses- Try These Style Hacks [Video]

Eyeglass Hacks
Talking reading glasses and how to not look like a fuddy-duddy with these eyeglass hacks... Upfront, wearing farty glasses is a personal pet peeve of mine. Those skinny readers from the early 2000's... drugstore cheesy frames that aren't exactly right for your prescription so you squish your face up every time you to try to read. STOP.  From a style standpoint dated glasses just ruin your look. From a business standpoint, dated reading glasses make you look out of touch... Let me help you see with some eyeglass style hacks in this live video... Please keep in mind, if you're eyeglasses aren't relevant it's too easy to think that it's a red flag that signals your relevance is just as

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How Confident Women Over 40, 50, 60 Get Their Goals

Confident Women- Secrets to Success
12 Signs of Becoming A Confident Woman Do confident women have some insider secret above the rest? After all, we’re all doing the best we can every day but what makes some women more confident than others? When it comes to standing out in your business niche, pulling off a certain outfit, or even making massive life goals, some women seem to have all the confidence in the world while others are too timid to barely dip their toes into their dreams. So what makes confident women tick? How can some women be more confident than others? Is lack of confidence holding you back from achieving your goals. Let’s explore what makes a woman confident from my personal lens. We

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We All Need Some! The Costume Institute’s, Camp: Notes on Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Costume Institute’s spring 2019 exhibition, Camp: Notes on Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Without a little twinkle, some pizzazz, that certain something that makes us smile, or some camp in our lives it would all be so very boring. I visited the Costume Institute’s spring 2019 exhibition, Camp: Notes on Fashion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art earlier.  It certainly added a sparkle to my day and will do the same for you. Here's a sneak peek of the exhibition (photos do not do it justice) before tonight's Met Gala, co-hosted by Lady Gaga and Harry Styles, sponsored by Gucci and spearheaded by Ana Wintour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharon Haver▪️Modern Business (@focusonstyle) It's hard to pick favorites, but I love Liberace's head to toe diamonte, Bjork's swan dress,

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How To Get In Alignment With Who You Are To Get The Results You Want With Iconic Moments [Video]

You know something’s off but not sure what it is… You know you need to get in alignment with who you are to get the results you want... But getting out there and stepping up can be confusing and scary... Don’t worry, here’s… What you can do to STOP hiding and BE the face of your brand! I was there once. I hid behind my business and didn’t represent because I was insecure and scared to be vulnerable. Truth be told, it was because the climate back in 1999 when I founded FocusOnStyle.com was not about personal brands but more about online magazines. Ironic, since the site developed from my personal style advice column that was distributed to 400 newspapers.

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Iconic Style: Lessons Learned From A Legend

Every woman who wants to stand out in a crowded market must discover her own way to become iconic. From all my years of working as a fashion stylist, being with celebrities, and even spending an evening with Audrey Hepburn, the one thing that separates those with iconic star power and the rest of us is that "they" have honed in on what makes them so extra special. Getting yourself OUT THERE for photos, video or stage can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you have a proven system to turn to whenever you want to put “IT’ on. Fresh out of attending a Diana Ross concert, I realized that there are lessons learned from

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Go ahead, give yourself permission to make your outfit pop…

How to add a little tzuj to your life with New York Fashion Week inspiration. Hey, it’s New York Fashion Week and I thought this would be the perfect time to come in and give a little nudge to take some helpful advice from the fashion world. Even with my years in the style industry, as a business owner who works from home, I know it can get difficult to actually put emphasis on what you wear (when no one sees you). Especially when your familiar, comfy clothes are staring right back at you all the time… Entrepreneurs can easily fall prey to this hum drum routine. But ignoring what you wear starts the ripple effect of being lackluster that

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How To Make Your Outfit Pop! [Quick Tips Video]

Tzuj it up to make your outfit pop with standout style! When you want your outfit to stand out, it's the little things that make the biggest impact. Look for interesting, edgy and cool pieces that can accent your otherwise normal outfits. The little details make the biggest difference. And you don't have to go out of your way to be over the top crazy or trendy. It's all about fitting in the CHIC Edge to transform your look into being uniquely YOU. Try it out and make sure to keep an eye out for interesting items the next time you go shopping!  If you want to amp your chic, don't forget to claim your free copy of the 4

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Style Advice: What Size Should You Wear? [Quick Tips Video]

How to find clothes that fit! The trick to finding the best fitting clothes is simply honing in and using your best judgement. When you go shopping, measure with your eyes before looking at labels or heading to the fitting room. Don't box yourself in with clothing sizes. Every brand is different and every size varies. It's just a number on the label. Many women get very skeptical when it comes to clothing size... To the point where they sacrifice comfort and style to stick with "their" size. The bottom line is that you must use your eyes and knowledge of your own body to make the calls when you go shopping. It makes all the difference. FocusOnStyle Quick Tip

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Style Advice: How to fake a tan [Quick Tips Video]

Keep the summer look going longer! You don't have to risk sun damage to pull off an amazing tan look. Between skin cancer, fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots and more, tanning out in the sun is just not worth the time and potential health risks. Especially when it's so easy to create a glowing fake tan that looks amazing.  Watch as I explain my own techniques and showcase some of my favorite products to help get you started... Your skin will thank you for it! FocusOnStyle Quick Tip Videos with Sharon Haver - On the go (unedited, undone, real life) one take, one-minute videos designed to help you elevate your business, life and style each day. For the QuickTips Video Library, click

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How to dress comfortably when you work from home [Quick Tips Video]

ow to dress comfortably when you work from home
When you work from home you want to dress comfortably yet still be somewhat polished. It's so easy to fall into the PJ's all day trap but studies show that you will be more productive if you are wearing more professional apparel. The actual style should be aligned and on brand for what you do. I'm not saying wear a suit, and my work from home dress style is pretty casual, verging on a uniform,  but chose pieces that you can easily style up for success. Watch the video for tips... Tips mentioned in the video to dress comfortably when you work from home ... Be Barefoot- I really should say wear comfortable shoes, but although I own about a couple of hundred

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Beauty, Branding + Business with PR Pro Marie-Laure Fournier [7 Days to Amazing Podcast]

Have an inside look into the world of beauty, PR and Parisian style with Marie-Laure Fournier. The PR Connoisseur Way // Just The Right Touch In Beauty and Business... From dancing on the tables at chic clubs, to sleeping in the corner of her employer's PR office, Marie-Laure arrived in New York City with the French zest for fun and turned her pleasure from "it girl" to "it agency" as founder of her boutique pr company, Fournier Communications. Marie-Laure understands the importance of relationship and just the right touch when it comes to both business and beauty. This European outlook to beauty, branding, and business is not always easy, especially because we have to adjust our cultural mentality. To help us

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How to French Kiss Life with Tonya Leigh [7 Days to Amazing Podcast]

Add elegance and balance to your life, inside and out by practicing how to French Kiss Life with Tonya Leigh. This week's episode of The 7 Days To Amazing Podcast with Sharon Haver featured guest is the brilliant master coach, entrepreneurial genius, and creator of French Kiss Life movement, Tonya Leigh. Tonya joins me to talk about how you can elevate your lifestyle, business, attitude and energy to create more fulfilling life experiences-- despite your age, career or your upbringing. Understanding the big picture is crucial to success, but sometimes our ambitions and goals in life keep us in a constant chase to the future life we seek. Tonya teaches the importance of celebrating the little things in life. She shows

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Classic Beauty, The History of Makeup with Gabriela Hernandez [7 Days to Amazing Podcast]

Classic beauty from then to now. Makeup tutorials, tips, trends and how-to apply makeup videos are all the rage, but how did beauty get to where it is today and why is it critical for you to step into your star power with your personal brand? What defines beauty is not only subjective but based on the perception of the times. From as early as the primal ages, personal adornment has shifted and evolved into what it is today. In this passionate episode of the 7 Days to Amazing podcast, Gabriela Hernandez, author of the magnificently illustrated book, Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup, and I talk about everything from fun facts about the history of makeup, makeup in marketing, and

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