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4 eyewear styles on trend to help you focus on style this spring

4 eyewear styles on trend, and worth giving a shot this season... Just like shoes and bags, a great pair of sunglasses can uplift your look and keep all eyes on you with little to no effort. And last week we were lucky enough to hit up NYC's VisionExpo and take in all of the latest & greatest to help you discover new styles to get set for spring. Overall, one of the biggest trends we were floored by was the abundance of all out color available. Have a favorite color? We bet you'll have no problem sourcing a great pair of frames in that lucky hue for you. And when it comes to shapes, almost anything goes as long

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Here’s how YOU can look like Heidi Klum on the beach!

I'll Have What She's Having: Easy Beach Style like Heidi Klum's convertible sarong cover-up Ok, looking like Heidi Klum on the beach is a major stretch for most of us. But not this time. Here's how... The same Theodora & Callum Scarf as Heidi is wearing Whether you're heading out of town for spring break or plan on hitting the pool this coming summer, here's great inspiration for covering up... Heidi Klum does a fast twist around her neck and her Theodora & Callum Scarf  instantly does a switch-a-roo from a big, lightweight gauzy neck scarf to a chic & perfect pareo beach coverup. Pretty darn easy & versatile. Add a cute straw fedora summer hat and you're good to go! >> Related: How

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Hair Makeover, Get the Body You Want…

For this week's reprise in honor of the 15th anniversary year of FocusOnStyle.com online, let's take a look at some timeless hair makeover tips from 2003.  And, a Polaroid of  my hair during it's brief blonde and choppy phase. This time, my dramatic hair color change was a very conscious decision rather running to Gad Cohen for corrective color. I trusted him to let me see what it's like to be a blonde for a summer.  I have to say it was fun & yes, we should all go blonde once, just because.  Mull over some of Gad's beauty posts here. --S.H. Hair Makeover, Get the Body You Want... Hairstyle tips and tricks from top celebrity hairstylists Gad Cohen and Luke O'Connor [dropcap]D[/dropcap]ear

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What to wear for a mom’s night out

Mommy Chic: Friday evening with your girlfriends is always such great fun even if not as frequent when you are a mom. But what to wear for a mom's night out without looking like you're trying too hard or just got back from the office? Let's help our reader get some inspiration for Friday night outfits to hit the bars in style.  I am a 38 yr old mum of two who is going out with the girls in a few weeks and in need of a little help to find a cool, classic outfit to wear to hit the bars on a Friday night.I am tall (5ft 10"), short hair and athletic type body shape. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I just

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Spring Fashion Trends Guide: How to wear what was on the New York, London, Milan and Paris runways

Spring Trend Report Resource Guide: We curated the best 2014 Spring Fashion Trends from the fashion week runways in New York, London, Milan + street style inspiration to be seen on real-world ladies, like you! Straight from the catwalk and onto your mood boards-- with a bountiful array of styles from the runway & the on trend fashion week street style ladies to make a mark on your sartorial spirit for seasons to come. Where do you plan on taking your style this season? We invite you to enjoy curated highlights from our extensive coverage of Spring 2014 Runway highlights from city to city!  Thought you'd like it (wink) Why don't you Tweet your friends & share the fashion love... [tweetable]I'm loving this Spring Trend Report http://bit.ly/1f7WsTy runway looks + how to wear

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Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2014

Thought you would like some ethereal & lyrical inspiration by way of the Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 Collection. In their words... Fragile, graceful creatures, ethereal and primordial, inhabit a dreamlike world. Sublime creations that define characters in a fairytale-like study of pure individuality. Lyrical and uninhibited, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli have created an opus of pure imagination for Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2014 Haute Couture Collection: a harmonious and unexpected work, it is interpreted by a kaleidoscope of figures all seeking a stylistic and psychological unicum. Interpreting Couture from a narrative perspective, they leave it to the spectator to imagine the story while offering ideas and fragments of a fantastic voyage. The collection appears on a set, that is

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Sneak ahead with the comfort sneaker shoe trend now at couture too

Oh, my! Sneakers shown with dress clothes at couture... that's Chanel haute couture, and not Juicy! The women's comfort sneaker trend is going strong as just witnessed at the latest Paris couture shows, but do you know how to look chic in comfort shoes and put together? (Rather than the opposite which can be kinda schleppy, to say the least) Look from the Spring-Summer Haute Couture collection photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. via Chanel-News It's official, wearing a sneaker in style should no longer be left to the street stars as even Karl Lagerfeld sent a parade of models out clad in comfortable shoes at the recent Chanel Couture show. Now the ball is in your court when it comes to passing up

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Leather Style + Care Guide

Our Leather Style + Care Guide comes to you as we've begun to look through our archives in celebration of our 15th year online while keeping in mind what works for today And if we're placing bets, our money's on leather. Its everywhere more than ever now, plus, it's unbearably cold all over the states this season. And most updated of all this time around: summer leather! From runways to discount chains, leather has become a quintessential element on deluxe cool. We pulled some of our top FocusOnStyle posts about on leather styles & care to have everything handy  in this resource guide.  With that in mind, get on board with this assortment of essential tips... Get started by clicking

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Chic Business Style- What to wear to work resource guide

Business Chic Style Resource Guide
Business Chic Style Guide- What to wear to work I've got your business style figured out- from what to wear to pitch to investors, your next big meeting, creating the allure of success, or even casual work from home garb. In fact, this FocusOnStyle Chic Business Style Resource Guide is created just for you!  What to wear to work, career chic and dress for women entrepreneurs can get confusing. Not to worry. Here, we have chic, practical + stylish business style solutions that will carry your wardrobe throughout the year. All you need to do is to CLICK the headline of each story that you want to learn more about. >>RELATED: All our tips & tricks to help you master your Business Chic Before

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Milan Fashion Week: The Yin & Yang of feminine minimalism from Marni and Emporio Armani Spring 2014

Marni Spring 2014 A fashion lession in pairing down to what counts! Proof, that feminine minimalism does not have to be cookie cutter. Take a look at the art of the simple flourish at both Marni and Emporio Armani during Milan Fashion Week. Rememeber, that 90s theme of pairing down your look to the most basic yet style heavy pieces? Baby, it's back… with a brand new twist. Minimalism, like many of the reintroduced trends on the runways of late, often needs a rethinking to make it look fresh, and most importantly, less clinical than in seasons past. And from Milan, two distinctly different labels just so happened to add a practical sense of giddy, feminine touches to looks that were undoubtedly

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Master a Better Braid with How-To’s from New York Fashion Week Spring 2014

Diesel Black Gold Spring 2014 You Too Can Master a Better Braid in Minutes with How-To's From New York Fashion Week's Expert Hair Stylists Whether to off-set a completely urbane collection or to punctuate a remarkably romantic one, Spring 2014 saw brilliant braids on the runways you can try now from the comfort of your own home, with little more than a visit to your local drugstore. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Find inspiration from the Spring Runways and their stylists to Master a Better Braid now: The Classic Braid Perfected- Diesel Black Gold Spring 2014 Diesel Black Gold, above At newly revamped streetstyle powerhouse Diesel Black Gold, the hair marked a romantic note for the label with crisp braids that

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DIY Perfect Ponytail How-To’s from New York Fashion Week Spring 2014

Redken for Victoria Beckham
Redken for Victoria Beckham Spring 2014 DIY Perfect Ponytail How-To's with Expert Tips to Try Now There's more than new fashion trends to pay attention to on the runways as a slew of DIY hairstyles with tips from the experts who created them come your way. And as we all know, DIY How-To's when it comes to hair and beauty are often the most accessible as many of the products used to create new looks can most likely be found in your own bathroom, or at your local drugstore. From the perfect ponytail to mastering that cool-girl mix of straight and wavy, get set for the season with tips from the experts behind the scenes. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The

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Celebrity Style Tips- I’ll Have What She’s Having, the how to get the look guide for star style that works in YOUR life

I'll Have What She's Having & Celebrity Style Tips
I'll Have What She's Having & Celebrity Style Tips I'll Have What She's Having- Celebrity style tips to  inspire your wardrobe. Make the most of what you've got by mastering stylist skills to be the celebrity in your own life. I'll show you how to get the look. By "get it" I mean in the most transformational way. By understanding the nuances and spotting why it looks so great on a star. With that information, YOU can consider HOW to manifest it in your own life, on your own figure, and in your own budget. You see, celebrity style isn't about copycatting or fantasizing. It's about understanding why an outfit works and how to take that understanding into your daily

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