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The Big Squish- Top 10 Anti-Cellulite Products Global Beauty Round Up

Sharon Haver — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:10:01 PDT

Squish This, Get Rid of That: It’s that time of year again and we are all on the search for anti-cellulite products that work. Or, work more than enough to keep us just a bit happier and getting dressed that much easier… even strategically cut out swimsuits cannot hide cellulite on your thighs.

While ridding cellulite permanently or completely from a cream may be wishful thinking for many of us, …

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Cannes Do Chic Hair- Heidi Braids and Soft Makeup Balance A Vivid Red Lace Dress

Gad Cohen — Wed, 23 May 2012 09:26:47 PDT

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Off-handed hair, by way of classic Heidi braids that juxtapose a brilliant red lace dress a la actress Sarah Gadon

Wearing something vividly bold– as a red lace dress– can get tarty, fussy, or even dowdy if your hair and makeup are not in check. Lace is a super trend this season but how can you pull it off for day or even a less …

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FRENCH CHIC SHIRT LESSON 101: A classic white shirt balances a vivid print a la Leïla Bekhti

Sharon Haver — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:50:32 PDT

I’ll Have What She’s Having: What to wear with a bold print skirt? A white shirt, of course, is oh soooo French Chic!

Leïla Bekhti, the French actress, knows that the best compliment to something bold and bright is palette cleansing clean, classic, and crisp starkness by way of a perfect shirt.

>> MORE from the French Riviera: Cannes Do Chic

Let’s review the styling finesse of the bold “Renaissance …

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Everything’s right about a bare midriff and how to wear a crop top like Freida Pinto

Sharon Haver — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:00:35 PDT

I”ll Have What She’s Having: A flirty bare midriff in balance & how to wear the look.

I sure know about this one! I think I spent a good decade of my life running around in a variety of bare midriff crop tops! Having a 22 1/2 inch waist at the time I barely (cheesy pun, I know) met a midsection baring top that I didn’t like.

Top 10 Professional Beauty Finds- Use What Makeup Artist Pros Use via The Makeup Show

Sharon Haver — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:05:19 PDT

It can take a lot of the right makeup to look better than natural on camera. One of my favorite pitstops to see what makeup artist pros use in their kits is The Makeup Show by The Powder Group trade show for beauty gurus.

These may not be makeup brands that you see advertised in the pages of magazines, but are the brands used on many the models.

>> …

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Flaunt This Not That: Jennifer Lopez Strategically Cut Out Swimsuits

Sharon Haver — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:02:54 PDT

I’ll Have a What She’s Having: A flattering swimsuit that camouflage figure flaws and spotlights positives

Call it a cut out swimsuit or a monokini, the strategically cut out swimsuit is the swimwear must-have this season. Just take a look at Jennifer Lopez photographed by Mario Testino for Vogue magazine, pictured above, looking more than fabulous.

Not quite as covered up as a one-piece swimsuit and not exposing too …

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French Chic Shoe Lesson 101: Red shoes pops a simple LBD, a la Berenice Bejo

Sharon Haver — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:30:44 PDT

I’ll Have What She’s Having: The right, bright shoe with a classic LBD is oh soooo French Chic!

Less is more when the elements are right in this French Chic Shoe Lesson 101.

Berenice Bejo, of the The Artist fame, totally gets it when it comes to adding a bit of personalization and pizzazz to a LBD. Just look at her pictured here, earlier at a photocall at the …

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Do you dare to wear knee high socks with heels?

Naveed Hussain — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:16:40 PDT

Wear It Wednesday… it’s a dare to pull off socks and shoes.

Socks and shoes, no not the way actors had to wear black socks in sexy movie scenes back in the day, but black socks of the off the runway kind.

Miuccia Prada started the knee high socks worn with heels trend and championed it, photo above. Think of this fashion trend as an alternative to boots in warmer …

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When to wear flip-flops? Jessica Alba gets it…

Sharon Haver — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:35:49 PDT

Stylist Advice: Can I wear flip-flops in the city?

Oh yes, the “when to wear flip-flops” in place of proper shoes debate continues…

Frankly, the idea of wearing flip-flops as shoes in the city wrecks my nerves. UNLESS, you are heading back from a pedicure as Jessica Alba is caught doing in New York. At a certain age, it is no longer cute or stylish to wear your beach shoes …

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Shopping Wish List Reminder- Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2012 In Stores Now

Sharon Haver — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:22:04 PDT

Wanted to share a quick little shopping tip from my inbox: For all those Alexander McQueen fans, inspired by the iconic anemone print as seen in the Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2012 collection, the anemone silk bustier gown is now available online for $6,595 at myTheresa.

The dress is gorgeous, we know.

For those on a more realistic budget, the McQueen Collection is available online at ShopBop.

Not quite the …

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Beauty Product Launch: M. Steves Rose Hip Seed Oil Helps You Look Ageless Longer

FocusOnStyle.com Team — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:48:26 PDT

Just in time for a Mother’s Day gift idea… Don’t send beautiful flowers, send rose hip beauty by way of M. Steves!

Face it, roses die but what’s inside can keep Mom (and you) looking radiant.

Just launched is M. Steves’ first line of skincare product based on the natural, power-packed Rose Hip Seed Oil.

>> FEELING FLOWERY? Some tips on How to wear floral prints

Mally Steves Chakola, the …

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Weekend Chic – Cheap, Comfortable, Casual Clothing and Stylish Too

Naveed Hussain — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:58 PDT

Same old weekend chic: Fitted jeans for those casual days

Now that it’s time to lose those coats and heavy knits, look to these chicsters for off-the-job inspiration for easy, approachable weekend chic that’s fuss-free and perfect for those on-the-go moments

And while you’re at it, drop those baggy sweats, ditch the wide-leg jeans and store the harem pants. You’ll thank yourself when you see how simple it is to …

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How I Remember Vidal Sassoon- Some beer and an angry mom!

Sharon Haver — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:11 PDT

Bet I got your attention with this headline! I got my mom’s attention too.

I really owe my hair (on a good day) to Vidal Sassoon… well to the salon and their team of precision trained stylists. The hair legend’s death this week has me thinking about how his work personally helped create my hair look.

>> RELATED: Hair Tips & Trends

When I was about 15 my mom must …

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Rihanna Designs With Giorgio Armani (Again)- It’s THE Fashion Collab of the Moment

FocusOnStyle.com Team — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:34:37 PDT

This just out: There’a a SECOND Rihanna – Armani Capuale Collection for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear

Rihanna has certainly upped her style from mallrat punk to actually quite stunning as of late and is putting down her design chops to prove it with a second capsule collection for Armani Jeans and Armani Underwear.

>>MORE: collaborations

“I have always really admired Giorgio Armani and his elegant work; I never …

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When In Rome: Flea Market With Vintage Gucci, Fendi, Valentino, Chanel and more

Sharon Haver — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:00:54 PDT

It’s big designer names, names, names made even more enticing under the flea market tarp!

The city of Rome is truly a living architectural museum, but where do all the old fashion relics go?

A good chunk can be found on the right Sunday at the Borghetto Flaminio market.

While Porta Portese is the more widely known flea market in Rome, for me, it’s a crowded and huge mass of …

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When In Rome- Cinecittà Shows Off Classic Italian Cinema At Its Best

Sharon Haver — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:19:38 PDT

I’ve always been fascinated by classic Italian cinema and the genius of Federico Fellini.

Who knows how that infatuation plays through the tapestry of my life but through the years, I have visited Rome so many times yet never had the opportunity to tour Cinecittà Studios until this trip.

What an enthralling opportunity it is! Particularly since Cinecittà Shows Off!

Just standing in the extraordinary Fellini soundstage at Cinecittà, Teatro …

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Prints Please! Here’s How Camilla Belle Wears The New Floral Dress In Style

Naveed Hussain — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:00:55 PDT

I’ll Have What She’s Having: A floral dress that looks fresh and neither old lady or juvenile

Try our expert style tips, on how to wear a floral dress with easy, fuss-free style.

Camilla Belle’s sexy floral Prada dress gave flower power an entirely new spin at last week’s Chanel dinner for the Tribeca Film Festival. I think one you should consider toying with on your own…

>>Learn how to …

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Costume Institute Gala at the Met – Red Carpet Style Part Two

Naveed Hussain — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:46:35 PDT

Red Carpet Style from “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Part Two

From the expected appearances in Alexander McQueen to the rather unexpected, this year’s Met Gala had some surprises and inspirational looks for sure. Here’s a look at a few more highlights from the evening’s red carpet arrivals.

>>MORE: Drool-worthy Red Carpet Fashion

Actress Mia Wasikowska (above) was one of our …

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Inside the Exhibition: Schiaperelli and Prada – Impossible Conversations at The Met

Naveed Hussain — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:00:55 PDT

From The Met comes Impossible Conversations, a look at the work of Elsa Schiaperelli and Miuccia Prada, two of fashion history’s most indispensible designers

Before heading to yesterday’s preview of Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations at The Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute, we couldn’t help but think about how challenging it must have been when trying to top last year’s record-breaking retrospective of the work of Alexander McQueen.

>>Related: Alexander McQueen’s …

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Costume Institute Gala at the Met – Impossible Conversations – Red Carpet Style

Naveed Hussain — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:05:31 PDT

Red Carpet Style from “Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations” Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Time goes by so fast that it’s even hard to believe that the Met Gala was here once again just yesterday evening especially after the mega-buzz last year’s Savage Beauty retrospective of Alexander McQueen drew.

>>MORE: Drool-worthy Red Carpet Fashion

But here we are again for another fantastic, intriguing exhibit focusing on …

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