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Ageless Beauty Tips Steal- Madonna’s makeup at the MDNA Tour documentary premiere

FocusOnStyle.com Team — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:33:38 PDT

I’ll Have What She’s Having- Grown up glam & vivid red lips a la Madonna’s makeup

Who: Madonna at the premiere of her MDNA Tour documentary in NYC takes a stand on ageless beauty & full out glam

Inspiration: Marlene Deitrich’s iconic 1930’s look from the movie “Morocco”

With: Madonna’s makeup artist, Sammy H. Mourabit, used Votre Vu products

>> MORE: Red lipstick tips & inspiration

How to get Madonna’s makeup look……

For a

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How to look pretty when you forgot about taking care of yourself

Sharon Haver — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:06:03 PDT

Have you ever been so overwhelmed in what life offers you that you forgot about taking care of yourself? Or continue to put everyone else’s needs in front of yours?

Let’s help this reader look pretty again- we all deserve that! -S.H.

Dear Sharon: I need some serious advice. I have always been the plain Jane type, and have never really felt beautiful.

I am 25 years old, I have two …

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Quick summer styling note: The 80s twisted head scarf is back, thank you Fendi!

Sharon Haver — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:57:03 PDT

I don’t know about you, well I do when I look back at those retro photos, but many a day/night in the 80′s was spent wearing a twisted head scarf. Or pretty schmatta, if you will.

Well, the cute little scarf continues to make a runway comeback. This time, thank you Silvia Venturini Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld for including the heady styling in the Fendi resort 2014 collection, pictured above.

It’s …

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How to accentuate cleavage? Tips and tricks to bust out without surgery

Sharon Haver — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:52:48 PDT

Try a few insider stylist tricks to show off your girls with gusto!

Dear Sharon: I’m going through a style metamorphosis and finally coming to terms with my curves, albeit wanting to make my B’s look more like C’s- without surgery.

I want to show off my figure but have no idea how to accentuate cleavage. I have a few special occasions coming up and feel like it’s my time to …

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Cheap Chic Alert: Isabel Marant for H&M [video]

FocusOnStyle.com Team — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:35:34 PDT

I can see the lines around the block now.

The Isabel Marant for H&M collaboration will launch in around 250 H&M stores worldwide and online on November 14, 2013. Surely resusitation masks will be in order.

I’m not sure if there is an official count but I would dare to guess there are 50,000 knock offs inspired versions of her, what is now iconic, wedge sneaker.

For those of you who can’t wait …

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Celebrities in jeans looking normal- no big woot, just as it is

Sharon Haver — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:06:27 PDT

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Shazam, I have it already! Everyday style inspiration by way of Sarah Jessica Parker, Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba and Katherine Heigel

You gotta love the headline, “Celebrities in jeans looking normal” because rather than oohing and ahhing about a fantasy gown or talking about their bodily (im)perfections, let’s look at what celebrities wear when they are just being normal.

Duhhh, it looks a lot like …

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The 5 best trends from resort 2014 to wear NOW

Sharon Haver — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Resort, the little season that could…

Fill you with inspiration now on what to buy, what to keep, what to dig out with the 5 best trends from resort 2014

Honestly, I have to make a confession.

I haven’t turned my closet over from winter to summer yet! I know it’s June, don’t remind me but with work, family, friends, travel, and entertainment my life has gotten in the way of …

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A Reader Asks: What to wear to a Baptism?

Naveed Hussain — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:52:43 PDT

Our latest reader style question asks what to wear to a Baptism. Can she wear a mini dress to her child’s baptism? Is short too short for a religious occasion? Let’s discuss…

Next month my daughter’s baptism. I’m thinking of wearing my H&M white lace mini dress, pictured above, with navy peep toe heels and a navy blazer (if the weather requires it).

My problem is this, the dress is so short …

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Clothing Care Tip: I figured out how to fold T-shirts neatly- The Miracle Fold is my secret!

Sharon Haver — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:37 PDT

I have to admit when it comes to how to fold T-shirts neatly, I get a bit anal. There must be a part of me left over from random still-life stylist jobs (I almost always worked with models) where the idea that every crease in a perfectly stacked set of shirts looks crisp, pristine, and most important, EVEN…. like in a catalog or on a store shelf.

Admittedly, I have …

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How to Look Ageless OR 9 Geezer Magnates That Read Old and Why to Avoid Them

Sharon Haver — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:03:51 PDT

It’s my birthday today, woot, woot for me! You think how to look ageless doesn’t cross my mind? I’ve gotta admit that when I think of the numeric add up for my age I feel a little, ah, “removed” from it.

Of course, I remember the year that I was born but I try not to dwell on the actual age “number” as it becomes more of a burden to …

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Stylist Advice- What to wear with really flashy shoes

Sharon Haver — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:23:18 PDT

I just bought these beautiful Jeffrey Campbell Martini Studded Ballerina Flats and I don’t know what to wear with them. I’ve tried to get some help from friends, but they think the shoes are “too gold” or “tacky.” I was thinking about taking them back but I don’t want to because I love them. Can you please give me some ideas or suggestions?

I can’t figure what kind of tops …

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Natural Red Carpet Beauty is NOT an Oxymoron! Get some French chic inspiration by way of Léa Seydoux

FocusOnStyle.com Team — Tue, 28 May 2013 05:43:23 PDT

Cannes Do Chic Beauty: Let Léa Seydoux Teach You A Thing About French Beauty

Looking natural, gorgeous, and knowing how much makeup to apply can result in a fine line between looking overly made up (that K family) and washed out and frazzled (heeeeello, mirror).

Instead of a makeup “how to look made up on the red carpet” tutorial, let’s look at how to look just as pretty as we …

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Are you game for vintage style? Try a full 50′s inspired skirt [HINT: It's all over Cannes]

Naveed Hussain — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:10 PDT

I have rule around here about never wearing vintage too literally when it’s a style that YOU wore in its first fashion outing as it seriously dates you… in other words, makes you look o-l-d.

So if you watched I Love Lucy in anything other than a rerun, skip this look.

But for the rest of us, why not try a midi-length, flippy & full 50′s inspired skirt for some …

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Stylist Advice- What to wear with a peplum top

Sharon Haver — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:14:01 PDT

Peplum pairings… what has become a favorite silhouette in many wardrobes can still be perplexing when it comes to deciding on what to wear with a peplum top. Let’s solve that…

Dear Sharon: I recently purchased a sheer lace peplum top.

Because of the fabric and two-toned colors that is has I’m stumped on what to wear it with. I was thinking stripe shorts but I’m not sure if stripes will …

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Cannes Do Chic! How to Wear a White Top and Black Bottom for Elegant Accessible Style

Naveed Hussain — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:50:50 PDT

You know how I love Cannes for high fashion inspiration that makes luscious, elegant, and real sense in all of our wardrobes. Join FocusOnStyle as we continue to explore the best of Cannes Do Chic to help you get it together with ease.

I’ll Have What She’s Having: A crisp + chic white button down shirt on the red carpet? Absolument, mon cherie.

And for real life too, learning how to wear a white top …

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Cannes Do Chic Red Carpet Elegance + Grace Worth An Inspirational Look

Sharon Haver — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:10:37 PDT

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Easy, elegant chic red carpet fashion that you wish you saw come out of Hollywood but really can pull off for YOUR next big night out

I hope some of you spend the weekend getting your closet organized thanks to yesterday’s tips on How to Clean Out Your Closet and What to Toss for a Business Chic Wardrobe. I know I will be binging, purging, …

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16 WAYS TO GET YOUR WORK WARDROBE TOGETHER: How to Clean Out Your Closet and What to Toss for a Business Chic Wardrobe

Naveed Hussain — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:26:41 PDT

With spring/summer comes transitioning wardrobe staples and learning what to toss for classic Business Chic when looking to clean out your closet

And lucky for all of us, the fashion tides have continued to herald minimal, forever-chic heritage dressing which means you can safely reorganize your work wear for the long haul.

>>YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN READING: Work It: Style Guidelines for Women Entrepreneurs

Start by committing to a ritual …

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Stylist Advice- How to look older? I’m a young mom and my sons are being mistaken for my little brothers

Naveed Hussain — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:37:58 PDT

Help, I need style advice fast! I am 27 years old, 5ft 1 and a size 4/6. I have a decent figure considering I have had two children but have a major issue… and I know in 10 years time if I still have this issue I will be laughing, but at the moment, I find myself at a complete loss.

>>RELATED: Tired of being mistaken for a kid? Here’s how to dress to look …

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Splurge! Treat Yourself With Little Fixes For Major Impact

Naveed Hussain — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:58:35 PDT

With a new season comes the perfect time to revamp your wardrobe with little fashion fix splurges! Keep these ideas in mind:

After catching up on essential trends with us here at FoS, take a moment each season and scan your options and most importantly, treat yourself to both fill in the holes and update your look instantly with fresh, key pieces & beauty pick-me-ups, like rich red lips as seen …

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Stylist Advice: Can I wear this Rebecca Taylor maxi dress to a wedding?

Naveed Hussain — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:36:41 PDT

Would this Rebecca Taylor pleated maxi dress be appropriate for a guest to wear to a formal(bridesmaids and MOB’s will be in long dresses) summer June wedding in Wisconsin? The wedding will be late afternoon and the reception is at a formal hall. (M.W. via Fashion Advice)

>>MORE INSPIRATION: Couture Dresses to Dream About

First off, great find! We instantly recognized this pleated maxi as a score for many a reason, besides the Rebecca Taylor runway …

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