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Confession: I'm not a crazy gift kind of girl. But WE all need some of these MUST-HAVE pieces in our wardrobe.

Don't get me wrong, nothing beats the surprise of a gift.

But what about all those weird things that some poor soul went out on a limb finding because "you would never get it yourself," like a ridiculous pair of fuchsia chacha slippers because they look so hot in the store!

>> READ FULL CHIC GIFTS STORY ON FOCUSONSTYLE.COM

Listen up, you do not want to burden the recipient with ideas about how to get rid of your wacky gift when you can give something classic and chic that endures.

No wardrobe cannot be without some solid, go-to items that live on longer than the season itself. Everyone needs is a collection of classic pieces to live in.... with a few fantastic items to tzuj them up, of course! Somewhere between a little French Chic elan and a lot of classic style with a twist. How you style them up, is entirely up to you but these better than basics offer

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Published on November 24, 2010

Lunch with Jill Zarin's "Gay Husband" serves up some tasty dish... meow!

I sent these over-the-top flowers from www.HBloom.com to Jill & Ally.

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The catfights and the hugs. The bitchiness and the love. The scandals and the sincerity. Drama and glamour are all in an episode of "The Real Housewives of New York City."

Out of sight but not out of mind for the previous part of Season 3, image impresario and makeup artist Brad Boles, a.k.a. Jill Zarin's "gay husband" on the show, shares some of his behind-the-scenes gossip on some of the hottest housewife dirt on TV.

You'll see Brad on tonight's blockbuster finale episode of the season and you'll hear more from him as Brad joins FocusOnStyle as a featured Beauty Contributor. Don't forget that Brad and I go way back, when it comes to being fabulous, he is your man. Stay tuned to stay gorgeous. -- S.H.

Survival of the prettiest has been my business for over 30 years. I started my career as a make-up artist and imagist to some of the most famous

HERE: Full story on Best Shopping Site Finalist

We are the Reader's Choice Award Finalist for Best Shopping Site, you know we rock big time!

FocusOnStyle has been nominated in fashion as "Best Shopping Site" at the juli b Style Awards. Bravo, bravo to us!

Not to sound perplexed, but WE really consider ourselves an online fashion magazine for can-do chic with a some fabulous fashion finds in our editor curated shopping guides as well!

Seems like the Style Awards aficionados over at the luxury juli b newsletter agree with our forward-thinking, inspirational and aspirational, high/low mix of shopping online and nominated FocusOnStyle as a Reader's Choice Award Finalist under the Best Shopping Site category.

Our Focus On: SHOPPING Guides

Our Focus On: SHOPPING Guides

For those us you not familiar with our online shopping POV, we try to include shopping selections when relevant within the context of certain editorial stories-- as a suggestion to what to look for, if you should want to buy or

'Follow the Model,' Miss J's Guide to Unleashing Presence, Poise, and Power...
FULL STORY HERE
Booking it: J. Alexander tells it like it is and the boy can talk... I know!

Dear Diary: Reading "Follow the Model" by my old friend, assistant stylist / sidekick, former partner in bettering the crimes of fashion is just like sitting around and talking to Alex, ummm Miss J.

Well, we've already gone through this- he has as many names as he has fabulous steps. He is Alex to me as his real name is Alexander Jenkins but others also know him as Jay. Then there is J. Alexander from his modeling days and Miss J to those who know him from "Americas Next Top Model." The book will explain...

"Follow the Model" is a steady stream of consciousness. A long and winding journey that is colored with words so dense with visuals that you feel like you share each experience with him- short of his hilarious in-the-flesh impersonations, that is. If he weren't on ANTL, he'd probably be on SNL.

The fashion publicist who takes no prisoners also has some words about the future of the Internet

>> READ FULL STORY

"This is a hardcore show about hardcore chicks who are running a hardcore agency," ---Kelly Cutrone

Being on a press conference call with Kelly Cutrone is a lot like being tossed in the center of a cyclone of information-it's a breathless whirlwind of wisdom, no-nonsense sidebars, on-topic free association, razor sharp quips, and provocative opinion.

The call with Cutrone, the straight-talking founder of the fashion public relation's firm People's Revolution, and her two business partners, Robyn Berkley and Emily Bungert was to promote their new fashion reality show "Kell On Earth," which premieres on Bravo February 1st.

In full disclosure, I haven't exactly been glued to her appearances on "The Hills" or "The City." When I do have the time to be filled in on what's happening on scripted reality, it's usually on "Talk Soup."

But "Kell on Earth" is

Best of 2009, click for full story

A look back at our favorites stories in fashion beauty, style, wellness, travel, and more

5,4,3,2,1, H-A-P-P-P-Y N-E-W Y-E-A-R!!! And, what a fantastic year it was...

I wanted to honestly bring you the best of 2009 from FocusOnStyle- it's our 10th year online and our best yet. Selecting content to highlight became the dilemma of a mother choosing her favorite child. How could I possibly make exception? What about the others? It's more karmic damage than I'm willing to tinker with.

Instead, I've culled some of the more timeless and sage pieces that will have you looking in check from now until the time you feel the mood to modify your look-- something you really need to renew, at most, every five years.

A look back at our favorites stories- Photo by Tinko Czetwertynski

A look back at our favorites stories- Photo by Tinko Czetwertynski

FocusOnStyle doesn't stop at fashion.

I believe that style comes from wherever YOU find it- there's beauty, travel, wellness, sexpert chic, some good ol' fashion

Shop the sales with our FocusOnStyle.com special coupon codes. Shopbop, Anne Klein, H&M >> READ MORE

We LOVE shopping 365 days a year. This Friday is the biggest (craziest!) shopping day of the year. Frankly, the thought of bargain-busting crowds lined up outside a mall from the crack of dawn scares the daylights out of our suddenly agoraphobic selves. So, we're making it easy for you.

Don't wait until Cyber Monday (there's a buzz name for everything), get your online bargains right now. Beat the crowds. Beat the internet bottleneck.

>> We will be updating this page over the weekend-- so please bookmark this.

Black Friday Online Coupon Codes and Deals...

>> Shopbop's Black Friday Deal starts on Nov. 27th and ends at 11:59pm Monday, Nov. 30th
Here are the details:
Spend $300+, Save $50
Spend $500+, Save $100
Spend $700+, Save $150
Spend $1,000+, Save $225

> USE this ShopBop code: GIFT4U

>> We love Anne Klein and delighted that their