STYLED by Sam Saboura

I have to preface this post by saying that I think Sam is one of the finest stylists on the planet. I had the honor of co-authoring his book, Sam Saboura’s Real Style: Style Secrets for Real Women with Real Bodies, and we became lasting friends during the process. I admire him as a professional and I adore him as a human being, so it is with great pleasure that I write about what he’s up to now.

Sam is a sought-after fashion expert and stylist for the Hollywood elite, and he has devoted his career to bringing out the best in women. He has made dazzling style transformations on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover” and TLC’s “Real Simple. Real Life.” And now, his skill and savvy combine with affordability as he launches his new womenswear collection—STYLED by Sam Saboura—exclusively on HSN.

A firm believer that style should be easy, approachable, and unintimidating, Sam has designed an exciting line of modern separates to help women discover and maximize their own personal style. On trend but never trendy, the focus is on fit, function, and fabulous style. Each piece has been created to appeal to all ages and sizes, strategically designed to flatter the body and highlight a woman’s best assets. The collection includes softly structured knits that drape beautifully to make dressing positively effortless. Washed faux-leather jackets deliver an elegant look and feel, offering an instant update to any wardrobe. A brilliant color palette of fuchsia, teal, and moss green complements basic black and dark denim, creating a glamorous look that’s easy to wear. And because STYLED is designed from a fashion expert’s point of view, it’s like having your very own stylist on hand to dress you flawlessly season after season.

Here’s one of my favorite pieces from his collection:

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Add comment October 29, 2009

It’s All about Color

I love how an unexpected pop of color can take a black dress to a new level…a little fun, a little playful.

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2 comments October 24, 2009

Enduring Styles

In perusing old photos, I couldn’t help but notice the similarity between these two outfits, worn at 3ish and 26ish:

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1 comment October 14, 2009

You can never be too rich…too thin…or have too many black pants

Yes, I have way too many black pants, and that’s not likely to change any time in the near future. Black bottoms are essential components of my wardrobe–dare I say it?…of any baby-boomer woman’s wardrobe–and I just plain enjoy collecting variations of them.

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Anthropologie’s protean crops are my latest love. They look great with bare legs and heels…with tights and short boots…with flats…making them a great building block for a fall wardrobe.

Add comment October 13, 2009

Two More Loves from Anthropologie

Yes, I am a certified Anthroholic. I love the store because it caters to women of all ages, and the buyers have a great knack for choosing items with great personality. Team any one Anthropologie piece with something basic, and the result is invariably a fabulous statement.

My two newest faves:

The Acclimate sweater:

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The Midnight Squall skirt:

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Add comment October 3, 2009

Style Genetics at Work

No, this isn’t really a style post. I just think it’s pretty funny that my sons  and I are dressed alike in  jeans and black blazers.

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When I went to visit them and checked into my hotel with the two of them by my side, the man behind the desk said we looked like the Gatti family. All weekend long, whenever he saw my younger son (the bigger of the two), he greeted him with, “Hey, Soprano!”

Add comment September 30, 2009

I Love This Dress

The LBD takes on new dimension with this little number from Diane von Furstenberg:

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(Okay…so charcoal isn’t exactly black, but LCD just doesn’t make sense.)

The black, asymmetrical, ruched waist inset adds a visually slimming effect–as well as a heap of drama. When my friend Heidi wore this to dinner in San Francisco, our friend Scott said she’s never looked more beautiful than she did in that dress.

Add comment September 24, 2009

Handbag Score

I’m on the e-mail list of several designer discount sites, like ideeli.com and giltgroup.com. They offer amazing deals on high-end clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories, but in many case, the merchandise is not returnable. That’s not too much of a problem, as long as purchases are limited to known designers (and their quality and sizing).

With that philosophy in mind, you can imagine my delight at scoring this Marc Jacobs satin and leather clutch–originally $595…Gilt Group price: $198.

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Not only will it look fabulous with a black cocktail dress, but I think it would be fun and funky with jeans.

Add comment September 24, 2009

Emmys Dresses — The Best and the Worst

MY PICKS FOR THE BEST:

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Actress Debra Messing arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards Debra Messing

cos-drew-barrymore-092109-lgn Drew Barrymore

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THE WORST:

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cos-mila-kunis-092109-lgn Mila Kunis

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And then there’s this, in a category all by itself:

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He’s a president, not a dress. Be clear on this.

5 comments September 21, 2009

The Perfect Day-to-Evening Handbag

Compact enough to look elegantly simple for eveningwear, this grey patent clutch by Goldenbleu is roomy enough for daytime, as well.

Okay…it’s not going to substitute for a fits-everything-under-the-sun shoulder bag or tote, but at 12″W x 6″H x 2″D, it’s large enough to get the job done.

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Add comment September 16, 2009

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