Take your vitamins Damnit! Vitamin A swimwear-Hautelook.com

I know you don't have this model's body. Either do I. One thing's certain, It's HOTTER than a pug panting for a popsicle.

I ALWAYS find Vitamin A bikinis ridiculously on sale. These suits are insanely high styled in the most simple way.

Today at Hautelook.com, $31.83 for a bikini? You can't have dinner and drinks for that price. So why not get 2 new swimsuits for the price of 1.

Your swimsuit collection is one of my exceptions when buying multiples from the same brand. Mix and match your tops and bottoms for 4 suits instead of 2. I've got you covered?

Coverage. I want you to really get this through your melon. Wearing more coverage does not minimize your body, ACTUALLY it makes you look bigger. ALWAYS wear a tiny bikini top if you can. More importantly ALWAYS wear a tiny string bikini bottom.

Take a nod from the girls in Brazil, known for their exceptional bunda's and not trying to cover them.

American women are fearful of their hips and bottoms. Men want to hold and love ALL of you. Now it's your turn.

Put you hand on your heart and repeat after me. I will BUY sting bikinis! I will UPDATE my bikinis once every other year.

How come the most important two pieces of material you will wear all summer never get any love?

Love your bikinis, Love your body more.

Style tip- You just got your style tip. Go smaller, let go of old belief systems. Bigger doesn't mean smaller. Smaller means smaller

Double style tip- Is there a body part your man or the man of the moment loves? Don't discount your compliments. No matter who it's coming from.

Alright?... Alright!

www.hautelook.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Hoop De Hoops by Tat2designs-Shopflick.com

I just had a conversation with a client yesterday and today's post is the solution. Yippee LOVE when the fashion Gods hear me.

Hoops are fine but after a certain age, it's time to move on from the classic flat styling.

If you're 35 and under than your simple hoop is lovely. If you're getting on from your younger days consider wearing a hoop with other elements involved.

Choose a hammered hoop that has texture and isn't traditional in shape. Or today's post from Tat2 designs cleverly anchored with a small fleur de lys charm. Great for your neckline.

Designer Brianna Erin has Hollywood darlings counted as fans: Ashlee Simpson, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Geller.

See a pattern? All young girls with all that baby weight still sitting in their faces. Doesn't mean you can't still wear a hoop but differently than before.

As you age your neck gets tighter, your face gets thinner, throwing charms and curves will actually deflect the aging process. Wow! Less invasive than botox.

Style tip- Keep moving with the times, go through your jewelry box, let go of all your hoops from back in the day. Or get clever and add your own small charms. That's rescuing your sentimental pieces, recession style.

If you can't be bothered, click on over to Shopflick.com-Indy designers supported by video. Of course this item is on Sale!

www.Shopflick.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Modern Vintage-Gilt.com

Have you gotten your style memo today? If not, let me hit you over the head one more time. Shoes this season are BIG- BOLD and above all INTERESTING.

You don't need more than one to shake up your outfit BUT you do need one.

Don't even think of not reading on. Modern Vintage over at Sample Sale purveyor- Gilt.com for only $128. The Beleza platform is a wardrobe winner.

Skin tone mixed with suede, patent and a wooden platform. Well, you know by now. Long lean legs even if it's only an illusion.

Do I repeat myself or what?

Style tip- Pair with easy breathable jersey/cotton dresses. Don't go for your waist.Let your legs do all the talking.

Double style tip-Pair with wide leg trousers or 3/4 cargo pants. If wearing with your skinnies make sure your top has a ton of volume.

Triple style tip- Don't be afraid of the ankle strap. Skintone with a dress that breathes or cropped wider pant will not accentuate your ankles. Trust me, my least favorite body part, or is it my knees.

Final style tip-This shoe is sexy enough all on it's own. Hmm. That's always an option.

www.Gilt.com

-Barbra Horowitz

The All in One dress by Bagdley Mischka-Gilt.com

Have y'all seen the All in One dress trend this season? Here it is evening style. No thinking, just zip and go. Yippee right?

Strapless is always a whole lot to hold up if you own a C cup or more.

BUT if you carry a supermodel bust line. (Tiny and Petite) I adore this Bagdley Mischka for you.

Beautifully classic white pleated fan detail at the bust. Love the empire waistline with the brooch sash. No need for accessories. Yippee again.

I wouldn't black tie this dress, too expected. Shorten the hem for a beautiful flat or sandal.

Dressing up no longer has to mean up-do's and stiletto's. Wear this dress with a care don't care downtown Edie Sedgewick attitude.

One black Pashmina for your entrance. You'll be the belle of the ball without even trying.

Style tip-Dress down the party. Dress up your life.

Double style tip-Don't be afraid to wear long dresses in your everyday life. Fantastic way to cover what you're working on.

www.Gilt.com

-Barbra Horowitz

RIP Development- Sample Sale Score

Erica Davies uberly talented designer of the now defunct collection, Development by Erica Davies has sadly succumbed to the economy.
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These dresses I'm blogging about are actually from Erica's higher end collection. I know her line well. I took it to NY last summer. My girls Alex and Mimi can tell you first hand, these dresses are worth the wholesale plunge.

As the maxi dress continues it's reign, Alex and Mimi were ahead of the curve cuz they know me.

The elegant and feminine fit mixed with all that chiffon. Pure bohemian jetsetter. South of France here you come ok perhaps just a staycation.

Style tip- Long dresses don't always mean high heels, in fact pair this dress with a sandal, little sweater and GO anywhere.
Don't be afraid to dress down dressy.

Double style tip- ED's dresses can live in your wardrobe for the next couple season's. Then demote down your high summer vacation wear.

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-Barbra Horowitz

What Time Is It? Gucci In The Sample Sale Shizzy

I'm not a watch girl don't like the way it bulks up your wrist. I'm constantly trying to get clients to let go of their watches. Isn't that what your Iphone is for? Ok, Ok, you want to wear your watch, hold your phone for double security. I'll leave that one alone.

Stylewise I prefer a clean wrist OR your watch layered with other bracelets.

G's licensed watch division oh so average to the rest of the brand. But I am a huge fan of retro Gucci, so today's pick gets my vote,here's why.

First-The price-HELLO! Style only happens on sale you know that!

Second- Gucci's signature stripe down the center of the face, signals the dopest time of Gucci's legacy. Way pre Tom Ford.

Third- The red rubber band. Rubber is backkkkkkkkkk in accessories.

Fourth- This watch is super lean, truly meant to be worn with other bracelets. Now you've signaled Coco Chanel.

2 legendary designers on the same wrist at the same time? That's a watch worth wearing!

Style tip- One watch, two bracelets, you have my approval.

Double style tip- Keep your wrists watch free for formal attire. Cell phone optional.

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-Barbra Horowitz

More And More Sample Sale Picks-Da-Nang

DANG Da-nang! I'm not usually a fan of Da-nang even on sample sale BUT I love this green chinese camo pant over at Rue La La. Yep, ooh la la over to the Rue. The trouser fit with camo styling equals great fit, tons of cool.

But I am a huge fan of army green. Not only does it scream organic, urban and cool, these pants will go with frickin everything. You can get dressed in the dark and still not screw anything up. Now, that's my kind of outfit.

Style tip-Army green is one of the most neutral shades on the color wheel. I dare you to show me a color that it doesn't work with.That being said, lean hoodies, gladiator type sandals, tank tops and GO!

Double style tip-The chinese pattern is much more feminine than traditional camo, these pants will get your through any weekend or casual Friday. Good use of your green stuff.

Say HELLO to your new shlep. You're friends and family will thank you.

www.ruelala.com

-Barbra Horowitz

More Sample sale picks-Initium Unisex sunglasses

The sample sales are happening today. Now that you snapped up your Christian Louboutin's at Gilt.com, check out these unisex shades at Hautelook.com. La Guardia the name of the frame originally $120 bucks on sample sale price for only $30. Score!!

When it's this cheap try a shade out of your comfort zone. Lucite is trending very strongly this season, paired with ever still popular yellow, this frame will update your entire wardrobe.

If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, make sure you're wearing a great pair of shades.

Style tip-Don't be afraid of yellow. It's a stronger hue than ivory but in the same family.

Double style tip- The (I'm a welder look,where's my hard hat) very much trending in eyewear, don't be afraid, it's all part of your new image.

www.hautelook.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Sample Sale picks-Christian Louboutin

At 10:45 Los Angeles time, Christian Louboutin is not sold out!! I have to say, New York girls, what gives? I would have figured you would have snapped em all before we West Coaster's had a chance to get our first soy latte.

The recession must be having it's way . Dita Von Teese's faves should have been sold out in minutes.
Perhaps it proves my theory when luxury brands like Christian Louboutin sell out on sale, what does that mean for their brand?

There's a new sale in town. Point, click and shop. Gilt.com has every size STILL available.

Here are my three picks at the right price and just right for heading into Spring. You should own one to two better shoes in your wardrobe BUT wear em into the ground then rinse and repeat.

These shoes are made for walking, well not really.

Style tip- Skin tone shoes are my favorite for long lean legs even if you don't happen to be long and lean, the illusion is all yours.

www.gilt.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Christian Louboutin Sells Out To The Sample Sales

Gentleman rev your engines. Oh sorry, ladies set your clocks.
12 noon East coast, 9am West.

While you may not have to fight that bitchy hot girl in person, you'lll have to be quick draw mcgraw with your mouse.. Winner takes all. The Louboutin, Christian if your nasty is on sale at Gilt.com.

I mean, if CL is working the sample sale circuit you best be buyin. No more full price gotta have em loubou's. It's all sample sale now baby. Love when luxury brands dilute their brand. Your gain.

If you aren't a member of Gilt.com, here's your link to join right frickin now. I'm posting this late late the night before, Ok, after a bit of red wine, that's how much I love you. P.S it was just a little red wine. See, I can still type. Click on this link to enroll http://www.gilt.com/invite/barbigb

Style tip-Those red soles can be yours for $350 and under, otherwise PASS. Trust me, if they aren't half off or more in these tight times say buh bye.

If you do score, go out, get dressed, you only have about 2 1/2 hours max on your tip toes, then it's off to bed. Mmmmm with who?

www.gilt.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Here Comes the Bride-Sample Sale Style

Why does every bride want to wear a strapless gown? Must be all that damn Cinderella. Since Cindy did this to you I gotta play self-appointed fairy god mother and make sure you make the best choice for the least amount of money. Oh yeahhhhhhhhhhh.

I am SO not mad at this Nicole Miller strapless mermaid gown. In fact, I kind of think it looks like a luscious seven layer wedding cake. Good enough to eat. Here are two elements I love about this dress.

First-The price is RIDICULOUS! At $250 bucks. C'mon now you've got a wedding to pay for.

Second-Love, Love the icy grey. If it were my wedding, I'd put my bridesmaid's all in white and just so you know I really would.
Remember this post.

Style Tip- Once you've tied the knot with that man of yours, I would shorten it just a hair and pair with jeweled/grommet sandals. Top off the dress with a little grey cardigan for super girly-pretty- maxi dress-chic.

Double style tip-After you've married the man, worked the summer maxi dress, get ready for holiday. Shorten to cocktail length. Take the remaining material and wrap your self up in it.

Triple style tip- Can you handle more? Wear the groovy wrap with a pair of boyfriend jeans, wife-beater and your wedding heels.

Now, that's the way to keep the party going long after the honeymoon's over.

www.ruelala.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Sample Sale pick Tues.March 17th

More often than not, your sunglasses are the last place to get an update. I know you lose em the minute you get em. Well these Oliver People's over at Gilt.com won't break your bank not even the one in recession. To see these specs on sale means stop reading and GO RIGHT NOW!! cuz at $118 bucks they will be soo gone. See that sun shining outside nice and bright, go do something for your peeps for a change.


Style tip- Don't be afraid to wear a bigger frame. Jackie O did and it became one of her defining signature accessories.

Double Style tip- When choosing your next shades, always look for hardware on the temples, this is a great way to get more pop to your skin.

www.gilt.com

posted by Barbra Horowitz