Confessions of a (young) old fashioned girl / life *style* reality

Nothing to eat or wear?

Alexandra can help you with your closet

Have you ever come home from the grocery store with $75 worth of food and yet you feel you have nothing to make or eat? You have chips but no dip, entrée but not app, missing ingredients to a signature dish?  It’s much like a full closet and nothing to wear! We all experience this [...]

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The Met Ball 2012

It’s that time of year again: The Fashion Olympics, otherwise known as the Met ball, when my dear friends in celebrity tailoring and celebrity styling work like crazy fitting and styling 20 clients in just a few days. Not much sleep, I tell ya. But the outcome is stunning. When Hollywood and Fashion royalty come [...]

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St Barth’s

I had the amazing opportunity to visit St. Barthelemy (St. Barths) and stay at a friend’s villa overlooking Gustavia and the harbor. What a beautiful island. I especially appreciated the LACK of Starbucks and mega hotels – no towers or big resorts here. Also, French is the local language, and all the locals are French. [...]

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Hot spots in Palm Springs

My yearly tradition is to visit my dear uncles in the desert town of Palm Springs. This year was no exception, except that I also had a VIP ticket to weekend 1 of Coachella, aka “walk-a-chella” (flats are a MUST), or the state fair on steroids for hipsters. It broke records with 80,000-85,000 visitors per [...]

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Universal colors

Last week I spoke about bright colors and cautioned to be prudent in your shopping. However, there is an exception to the rule: Universal colors are bright-ish and are also flattering on most skin color types. You might be familiar with these colors as they tend to be staples in granny catalogues. They’re smart marketers; [...]

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Blinded by Color: Step Away from the Skirt

From left to right: Vanessa Bruno pants, Michael Kors sweater, Michael Kors dress, Topshop dress For several seasons in a row I’ve been one frustrated stylist due to the overwhelming glut in the marketplace of the colors black and grey. But after spotting color on the runway in a major way, I’m finally seeing MAJOR [...]

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Stylish workout clothing

Yesterday I was between a rock and a style hard place. I realized the way my day was scheduled I wouldn’t be able to do a full outfit change from the gym to a meeting. So I found a way to not be stinky but still look presentable/passable for my important meeting. I wore my [...]

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Black isn’t the only black

In New York, black has felt like the unofficial uniform. Yes, it hides dirt, but it also sends a subliminal message that might not be in alignment with your personal brand. Black is symbol for death, and to me, it’s an overused color for those on a budget or who are too tired to color [...]

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The Sydney Morning Herald: Top ten overseas fashion sites

With prices in Australia skyrocketing, The Sydney Morning Herald consulted fashion experts on their favorite sites that Australians could shop online, overseas. My picks? SaksFifthAvenue.com and Anthropologie.com. Read the full article below! Top ten overseas fashion sites By Sandy Smith For the best international fashion at a fraction of the price, overseas online sites are [...]

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Travel from cold to hot temps in style

Traveling in the winter and spring is always a challenge for me because the temperature tends to range from the 30s to 80s. Putting on a sweater just won’t cut it! So here are my cheats for travel survival while looking stylish: Add another layer – Leggings or long underwear worn under pants or dresses [...]

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Women’s Radio: Luscious Life with Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt

I was recently interviewed by Women’s Radio – click here to listen to the show! It is time to get your lookSEXY on! This hot episode has Yolanda Shoshana chatting with personal stylist and fashion expert, Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt, who has over ten years experience working on-set with the world’s top photographers and celebrities, as [...]

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