I just did a double take on People.com. There is no way this could B Beyonce. Hello Houston, the beauty queen’s out of the country and maybe momma knowles doesn’t always know best.

Beyonce looks radiantly fresh and you know what? She looks like the young women that she is? On top of it she must have her boyfriend pants on cuz where did all that booty go?

Whatever happened in Vienna, let’s hope B returns with it. Ok, let’s dissect. Beyonce looks amazing with her hair naturally curly. Forget all that flat ironing. B’s outfit is absolute Cali Cool. Do you hear that Stylecaster? This is how we do it in LA.

From her J. brand icy gray boyfriend jeans with the perfect hang. To her YSL shoes that scream HELLO. Don’t even B forgetting that low slung double wrap silver belt and YSL studded bag.

Top it off with a sheer spotted wifebeater and this outfit is more than bangin it up. If only Beyonce would adopt this type of styling on the red carpet. Sigh. One can only hope.

Style tip- All these tones and texture of white mixed with ice grey and silver are exactly how you want to create your own palette. Here’s a great rule of thumb: When wearing one color- mix two of it’s closest friends together. That’s styling.

Double style tip-Always adopt a care don’t care but oh yeah you care attitude. Looking put together is your deal starter. You don’t have to B walkin the red carpet to do it up. Your life is right now-Participate.

-Barbra Horowitz

Ok, my little label whores. Here’s a dress that I can write about and a label you love.

Just Cavalli is giving it away over at Ideeli.com This dress originally retailed for over $500 but is now on sample sale (you know the new term for retail) for $190.

Could this be RC’s merch from season’s ago. Whichever-Whatever. A jersey dress will work any time.

With Summer on it’s way, you might as well be prepared. The empire waist and plunging neckline are signature style strategies over here in my style camp.

Plunge- because we want to see your dessert tray. Empire cuz you can let your tummy breathe. Everyone wins.

Add these bright fun colors of majenta and yellow and you’re good to go. Don’t EVEN think of buying both. K?

Style tip- If you’ve got great legs cut this dress above your knees. Use any old scissors, fold the dress in half – Cut. Jersey rolls- you can never make a mistake.

Double style tip- Too much exposure for your girls. Wear a triangle bikini top for more coverage and dimension.

Triple style tip- Want to wear color but you were told it’s not your palette? Cut color with neutral colors. Ivory, cognac, chocolate brown. All those color therapists-just tell them to kiss my ass.

Final style tip- When temperatures are sky high, body issues diminish. Whatcha gonna do, it’s too damn hot.

Same goes for color. When it’s hotter than a pug panting for a popsicle, that’s your cue to pile the color on.

www.ideeli.com

-Barbra Horowitz

If video killed the radio star then shopflick kills online shopping. Every designer is supported by video. Showing you what you should know, why you should buy and on demand. Hang on. Domino’s and a six pack are on their way.

Last time I saw this much fashion on tv was MTV’s House of Style. Yep, the 90′s are back babe but better. Say that four times twice as fast.

Ok- Now that you’ve scored a slice of pepperoni, cracked a beer. What’s an indy girl supposed to do? SHOP! DUH? no SHOPFLICK. I am belly aching at my cleverness but Sabina my black pug just fell over. Get it together Barbi.

Just for you I have this lovely wool flap dress by LAmixx. Hmm. Note to shopflick. Your description says wool blend but your title says wool flap.

It be almost May. Let’s just say wool blend. Cuz this dress is cute as pie and for $62 a good deal too.

Support independent fashion and support Shopflick. Bet you they’d spring for your next pizza.

Style tip-This dress is naked without a belt in the center. Oh wow! How about yesterday’s post also from Shopflick. The Linea Pelle silver corset belt.

Taupe and Silver are kissing cousins on the color wheel. They belong together.

www.shopflick.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Love- Love Linea Pelle belts. Super great quality at sample sale prices. Pick it up over at Shopflick.com for under $50.

Designer, Mira K. Anzaruth has a really great eye for leather, her use of texture is really what sets LP apart. The belt shown today not only has a corset type double closure in the center. it’s braided in such a clever way.

Super smart as your tummy can be a sensitive area but with great texture you’re actually allowing your eye to never rest on a problem area.

Celeb fans such as Ashlee Simpson, Lauren Conrad and Rhianna are wearing Linea pelle but who cares. this belt puts all the focus on you.

Style tip- Don’t be afraid to wear texture on texture, this belt will work even harder with patterns underneath. Just like being hypnotized, (you’re getting very sleepy) Busy and Busy make simple.

Double style tip-Very hard to find a silver that doesn’t look cheap, you will have your new belt for years to come. That is if you want it that long.

Triple style tip- Belts are the icing on your seven layer cake. Belt this belt on your sweaters and coats for even more shape.

Final style tip-Ready for A-team styling? Don’t wear the corset buckles in the middle. Too expected. Allow this belt to be off-centered on purpose. The perfect balance-imbalance. Just like you.

www.shopflick.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Hey you guys! Speidi got hitched for reals over the weekend. Huh? Aren’t they having problems on their MTV reality show The Hills? Whatevs!! Heidi and Spencer are now officially married. Blah Blah Blah.

BUT in typical media alert fashion, Speidi turned their wedding into a press product placement ad. Milk it Speidi. Marriage kills press.

Heidi Montag wore a $19.000 Monique L’huillier wedding gown. Hmm, celebs wear Monique all the time, how often is the price of the dress quoted in the press release?

Neil Lane’s people must have approved one million dollars worth of jewels just for the name drop.

I’m a huge fan of Monique L’huillier’s and have dressed many a Monqiue bride. Heidi’s strapless chiffon with the many overlay’s is just not the dress I would have chosen. I commend Mrs. Pratt for not going over the top sexy as she does in real life. Add a bonnet and she could be mistaken for Little Bo Peep.

The moral to this fable is: Wearing the most expensive dress and jewels does not make you a more beautiful bride. Wearing sweatpants to cut your cake in? Goes with out saying.

Style tip- Don’t do different on your wedding day. Stay true to your own style.

Double style tip- Do a practice run on hair and makeup before your big day. Then photograph the results in the light you are getting married in. Especially if it’s a day wedding.

Triple style tip-Do not spend money you don’t have. It may be one of the most important days of your life but not the only one. Don’t get into debt for LOVE.

Final style tip- Ebay, Sample sales, dresses worn once. Get creative, you have a wedding to produce.

Have you heard about the new dating show ‘More To Love” by the creator of The Bachelor? About time right? My latest client introduced herself by saying ” I’m a size 18, I weigh 230 pounds and oh yeah, I’m a man magnet”. WoW, right?

Oh, if only my thinner than they think clients would adopt her attitude. Self-love and confidence – super sexy over size.

Plus size girls or rather how I prefer to refer, women’s sizing, just not as many shopping options. Of course there’s urban hip-hop designer Baby Phat or Nelly’s Apple Bottom”s-Fierce fabulosity if you’re young or a sister.

Otherwise you’re stuck with old lady evening wear or polyester tunic’s with too many doo-dads. How about full-figured lingerie? Forget it.

Enter Hips and Curves. Fun and stylish lingerie for the more to love gal. This model is GORG, I should know, I used to handle the BBW’s (Big, Beautiful women) as an up and coming agent.

Check out this little romper. $19,99! Hellooo Kitty. The spaghetti straps, stripes and peplum, completely cute enough to wear over jeans with a little sweater.
Bedroom first…Brunch after.

A great outfit enters the room before you do.

Style tip- Check out how slimming spaghetti straps are. Think body geometry. Strategically slice up your personal real estate.

DO NOT AND I REPEAT do not think ” I can’t wear spaghetti straps” YES, YOU CAN. The straps cut your body into sections. Add a lean hoodie for more coverage.

Tenting your body is a NO-NO. Tops that cover your neckline and arms will make you look bigger no matter what size you are.

More to Love – More LOVE to give.

www.hipsandcurves.com

-Barbrahorowitz.com

In honor of Earth day. Mother Earth or rather {ME} your style strategist wants you to put down that bamboo t-shirt, forget the eco-consciouss tote bag you know you don’t REALLY want. Now, look down at your epidermis doll.

When I was in 5th grade the meanest boy (aren’t they all mean at that age) told me my epidermis was showing. He didn’t just tell me once, he told me over and over again. I didn’t know what epidermis meant then but at 42 I’ll do anything to hang onto my epidermis now.

Skin doesn’t discriminate by size. Hell no! Your birthday suit is one of your most important accessories in your wardrobe.

Who doesn’t want to age well? Before you go to plump or fill in. Why not try the old fashioned way first. Pure hydration, slathering and lathering. Sounds like a date I want to go on.

Justnaturalskincare.com an organic line of butters, creams and serums. Go ahead make Earth day your annual epidermis day.

JNS uses absolutely no chemical substitutes. Just pure organic plant and herb oils found in nature. Mother earth is SO smiling.

Style tip- When you have good skin, it really doesn’t matter what you wear. Ok,it always matters but your backdrop, your skin is the canvas for every outfit.

Double style tip- Slather, lather, love your body as much as you want someone else too. Nothing more sexy than self-love and sexy skin. Right boys!

Anyone want to come over and give me a foot serum massage?

www.justnaturalskincare.com

-Barbra Horowitz

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

Who says Vegan’s aren’t HOT? Matt and Nat have my vegan vote for the sexiest handbags at super sexy sample sale pricing. Move over Stella Mccartney, going vegan doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. No animal pun intended, ok kinda intended.

Matt and Nat put style as high as their love of animals. With 100% recycled faux suede linings and polyurethane coated textiles, you may not be harming any animals, but the environment? That’s another story.

Matt and Nat’s style is high and the price is low ,so I won’t hold it against them.

As your stylist I want you to look great on the budget you have. Big luxury brand handbags don’t make you a style superstar.

Style tip- I have specifically chosen the icy grey color to cut all your summer bright clothing OR the bright color’s to cut all your Neutral icy hues.

Which girl are you? Pack the punch in your bag or in your wardrobe. The choice is all yours.

You’re complicated on the inside, show your style complexity on the outside.

www.gilt.com

-Barbra Horowitz

Eyes on the Prize

Check out little miss checkout! Silver lenses and silver mirroring. This frame is back to the future and your future frame is here right now.

These MJ peeps originally cost $550.00. R U kidding me!! I pity the person that paid full price. Thank g-d you know me cuz today the same frame will set you back $200 or so.

MJ does make a nice frame even if he’s not designing it. You know that right? Designers license out their names to the big sunglass makers.

If you’re an MJ nut then this frames for you. Otherwise look for his knock-off sister, She’s out there and probably at Forever 21. The Queen of the knock-off, a very deserved title.

Style tip- Some of the frames Hautelook’s showing are kind of” been there done that” That’s ok. BUT you aren’t reading to be OK!

You’re forward, fresh and right on trends OR smart enough to read my blog. Either way, Good Girl!

Style Tip- Lucite will be trending for another season for sure. A new frame is all it takes to revive last summer’s sun dress Remember you can wear them everyday and really push your ROI. Just don’t lose em!

Double style tip- Once a client said to me “Barbra, I get it. If I have the right sunglasses and handbag than I can still be a slob.’ How true it is.

Make sure two items of your shlep scream this season.

www.hautelook.com

-Barbra Horowitz