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Business Style Update: Three Ways to Upgrade Your Style Now Even If Fashion Is Not Your Thing

I was at a business retreat this weekend with fellow women entrepreneurs who suddenly found themselves in the spotlight. Sounds great, right? Nope. These otherwise smart, savvy and successful women looked like deer in headlights when it came to how they present themselves.  Simply because they never really thought about it before. It just was not their thing. And now, they felt insecure, irrelevant, inappropriate and out of touch. It doesn't have to be that way. Even if style doesn't come naturally to you, looking pulled together and relevant is mandatory if you want to be perceived as someone who has made it in your profession. Style can be intimidating if  you're afraid to take the chance. It’s so easy to

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Michelle Obama Style: Today’s power dressing muse…

This week's 15th Anniversary of FocusOnStyle online, looks back at the First Lady's timeless and classic chic as an example of modern power dressing. -S.H. Michelle Obama Style: Today's power dressing muse. Everyday style for clean, corporate chic. Everyday style for clean, corporate chic Dear Sharon:As a corporate executive in a slightly conservative firm, I am always afraid to take fashion risks, yet I still want to look stylish. I usually dress in suits that are starting to bore me. I want to expand my business dress options but not appear as if I am more interested in my clothing than my client's portfolio. I am aware that it is a tough nut to crack, but I am ready to expand

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How to be Stylish: 12 Steps to Style

In recognition of what will be the 15th Anniversary of FocusOnStyle online, (craaaaazy!) I will be spotlighting some of my favorite evergreen, timeless style posts for you take note. Let's start with this post from 2007 about how to be stylish. Check out the old-school art, EEK… at least its color is THE color of THIS year… Damning dowdy with fashion tips for a wardrobe makeover Hell has no fury than a woman who lost her fashion mojo. Learn the 12 steps to style, now! >> MORE: Favorite posts from the 15 Years Online Anniversary Celebration Dear Sharon: Help! I'm a 27 year old social worker who works at a private university. I already feel like I've started to become "frumpy" in terms

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Tips to transition your post-holiday dressy wardrobe into the front of your closet

How can I rework my party clothes into my everyday wardrobe? I know I was absolutely crazy when I bought all these holiday clothes but everything was on sale and I was invited to a bunch of parties. Now that the party season is over, I don't want to shove "worn once" evening looks to the back of my closet but not sure how I can rework them into my everyday wardrobe. I bought a one-shoulder black lace dress, a gold sequin top, and a purple satin mini that's sort of like a tunic. I live in the city and do go out a lot but not that dressy and glitzy. Is there any stylish way to transition all these

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Michael Jackson Auction: Thrilled!

The King of Pop up close, personal, and for sale… It is hard pressed to argue the creative genius of Michael Jackson. No doubt that he is rather Off the Wall. However, what is patterned Bad is what keeps us fascinated with the living legend himself and in want of more old school MTV. Michael Jackson’s showmanship and iconic performance costumes have created a lasting impression that through the years have proved to be both artistically and musically timeless. His personal life aside, the man is an amazing talent. Fast-forward two and a half decades later– my gosh it doesn't seem that long– and those MJ red military jackets have continued to loiter as a trendy fashion statement since last

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Top 3 Outerwear Essentials to Transition into Spring…

Timeless Chic Outerwear Picks The Top 3 Wardrobe Essentials to Transition to Spring with looks from Burberry, worn by Liv Taylor Timeless Chic Outerwear Picks with looks from Burberry, worn by Liv Taylor, Misha Barton, Gwyneth Paltrow Dear Sharon:It's that time of year again when my winter coat is too warm and I still need to wear something to cover up to transition into spring and bring back for fall. My problem is that I really need to buy a new spring coat or jacket but I'm hesitant to spend a lot of money right now on a style that I may be tired of come fall. Since spring is such a short season I usually buy a trendy, throwaway

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Born-Again Vintage, eco chic budget fashion re-do…

How-to recycle your wardrobe with style Born-Again Vintage, book review - eco chic budget fashion re-do. How-to recycle your wardrobe with style. How many times have you looked at something and thought to yourself, "Humm, if that collar was a bit smaller, the waist nipped in more, maybe as a vest and not a dress, or it doesn't really look like it did in its eBay photo?" Well, put a twist where it outta be! Born-Again Vintage: 25 Ways to Deconstruct, Reinvent, and Recycle Your Wardrobe by Bridgett Artise and Jen Karetnick helps you transform your wardrobe and vintage finds into your own unique and timeless look. It's the ultimate eco chic book to rethink fashion on a budget with

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Feeling old, tired, and bored? Go see Madonna for a pick-me-up!

Boost Me Up, Mama Madonna!   Sometimes my inbox is full of mail from women thinking they are too old or afraid to make a change in their wardrobe or personal style in fear of not dressing age-appropriate. Some of these poor courage-deprived chickadees are even in their thirties!!!   Well, before you sit home and feel sorry for yourself any longer, or just want to have fun, I urge you to go out and see Madonna, now roaming the world on her Sticky & Sweet tour.   I really get disgusted with every other review commenting on her age… well, it’s not age, honey, it’s vitality! It would be hard-pressed to find someone else who can consistently challenge boredom

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Fall fashion tips to stay on trend…

Fall Fashion - Wardrobe Tips to build a chic wardrobe with the latest fashions: Build a chic wardrobe with the latest fashions Dear Sharon: I follow your fashion advice and tips regularly, but never thought that I would write in. I've been looking at all the fashion magazines and it seems that last season's fall fashion has really changed. I bought a bunch of new things for fall last year, but I'm not sure that they will fit in to this year's fashion trends. I'm not terribly interested in looking trendy, I prefer to look more up-to-date and stylish. I bought a couple of bubble skirt dresses last year and some oversized sweaters that I'm afraid will now look dated.

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Chaiken

Share | Chaiken Fashion Show | Fall 06 - Winter 07 Designer Collection | Runway Photos- FocusOnStyle.com Chaiken Chaikenfashion show photos Fall Winter 06women's clothing collectionOlympus New York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,The Chaiken fall collection from designer Jeff Mahshie continues to provide the fashion must-haves that every city girl wants to have in her wardrobe: hip, clean-lined clothing that is equally right for work or a night out with friends.No, gimmicks. Just well-cut, modern shapes with a few trend pieces, like the frog-closure cape and squared-off city shorts (pictured, right)...(content continues below...) Click on each picture for an enlarged view. ...These are the clothes that you will wear and wear again. Every girl needs a few "uniform" pieces in

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Fall fashion trends to update your wardrobe on a budget

Fall fashion trends to update your wardrobe on a budgetů A trove of sweet style finds A trove of sweet style finds See Fall Fashion Shows Dear Sharon: I know you must have heard this before, but not from me! I love fashion and am especially crazy about what I see in stores for fall this year. Here's a real revelation-- I don't have a fortune to spend on new clothes. As a matter of fact, I'm on a pretty tight budget. What should I buy this season that I won't regret wasting money on and what fashion trends should I pass up? I'm in my thirties and spend most of my time in the city in an environment that's

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Age Defying Style: Age appropriate fashion tips

Age Defying Style... How to dress age appropriate with panache Dear Sharon: I am a 30 year old high school English teacher who feels stuck between fashion eras. Although I am not interested in dressing like the students that I teach, I find that the alternative of jumpers and printed sweaters of my older co-workers horrific. What does a thirty year old woman do to stay fashionable and fun without dressing too young? Please keep in mind that most women in my career are on a budget.  Age appropriate fashion help would be greatly appreciated. (School of Frocks, Savannah, GA) >> MORE: Age-Appropriate Style Dear School of Frocks: I'm so glad that there isn't a web cam to catch my expression

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