Sharon Haver
Sharon Haver | |
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| Born | New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion columnist, wardrobe stylist, businesswoman |
| Known for | Founder and editor-in-chief of FocusOnStyle.com; syndicated fashion columnist |
Sharon Haver is a syndicated fashion columnist, wardrobe stylist, and businesswoman based in New York City.
Early life and education
Haver earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree specializing in Marketing, complemented by a minor in Law. Initially, she contemplated pursuing a career in the legal field.
Career
In 1999, Haver launched the digital fashion publication FocusOnStyle.com, where she currently holds the position of editor-in-chief. The site, which introduced the phrase "can-do chic," serves as a style guide aimed at the everyday woman. Her insights have appeared in prominent media outlets such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Financial Times, Daily Mail, Herald Sun, CNN.com, CNBC.com, Kiplinger’s, Oprah.com, and ELLE. The magazine was developed independently without outside investment.
Haver was a contributor to the 2012 publication 65 Things to Do When You Retire, 65 Notable Achievers on How to Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life. Additionally, in 2006, she served as an on-camera celebrity spokesperson for Macy's nationwide advertising campaign alongside Stacy London and Clinton Kelly.
She co-hosts the weekly program "Focus on Style - Talk Radio" with Brad Boles from The Real Housewives of New York City. Before establishing FocusOnStyle.com, her syndicated fashion advice column was distributed to over 400 newspapers through Scripps Howard News Service, including papers like Rocky Mountain News and Columbus Dispatch. Haver has also been featured on platforms such as Martha Stewart Living Radio, Hallmark Channel's Emeril’s Table, USA Radio Network, BBC World Service, CBC Radio, and various television shows.
Prior to founding her magazine, Haver accumulated more than 15 years of experience as a fashion stylist for both print and live clients. Her portfolio includes work for publications like Vogue Mexico and Us Magazine, television programs such as Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, and brands including Avon, Macy’s, Perry Ellis, Pepsi Cola, IBM, VF Corporation, Candie's, and Oleg Cassini. Among the celebrities she has styled are Rebecca Romijn, Kelly Ripa, Famke Jansen, Elle Macpherson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Debbie Gibson, and Kyra Sedgwick.
It is noteworthy that J. Alexander and Phillip Bloch began their professional journeys as assistants within Haver’s styling team.
External links
- FocusOnStyle website
- 65 Things to Do When You Retire, 65 Notable Achievers on How to Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life