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

Define Stylists-what do they really do?

How often is the word ‘Stylist’ thrown around? What does it really mean? Who are the best? A stylist is a creative position who usually collaborates with the clients, photographer, art director, makeup artist to come up with the visual concept of the project. It’s their job to make the people and also the clothing [...]

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Real Simple Best Shirtdresses for your figure

kate spade dress

  Fashion Fit Lab Find the Right Shirtdress for Your Figure     If You Have Full Hips Look for: A defined waist, which nips you in at the middle, and a roomy A-line silhouette that offers a forgiving fit below. “A-line dresses in a woven cotton or a not-too-flimsy synthetic blend mask the lower [...]

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What to wear to the MET Ball?

Red gown by Marchesa

If you’re one of the chosen few to be invited to the MET ball it’s a blessing and a curse. As a fashion stylist I realize that all eyes will be on what you wear and you need a gown fit for a ball.  So I’ve compiled a list of designers who would be wonderful [...]

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Stylist Secret Source- Budget Wedding Gown Resource

bridal garden

Last week at a dinner party on the Upper West Side I met an interesting gentleman who is an entrepreneur in the real estate world. Very well spoken and intelligent I was pleasantly surprised to learn from him an amazing bridal resource for those on a budget. As an investor of the organization he shared [...]

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11 things to do when you’re not at Coachella

alexandra at the viceroy

1. ‘Take in the waters’. Palm Springs area is home to many mineral pools. Check out The Spring, Watsu at the Riviera Hotel, Two Bunch Palms, Living Waters Clothing Optional Spa. Day passes are available at many hotels and spas for a fee. 2.Check out the other parties-Filter party and pool parties at Riviera Hotel [...]

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Kate Middleton’s Style-future style icon?

Kate Middleton's Issa engagement dress by Daniella Helayel

Give Kate Middleton’s personal style a break! In WWD Vivienne Westwood’s said that “she would ‘love’ to dress Middleton but not until the bride-to-be catches up somewhere with style”. I feel is a little unkind based on Kate’s upper middle class background and the lessons she may have gleaned from Princess Diana’s experience. The article [...]

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Shoe Wars-Christian Louboutin Sues YSL Over Red Sole

christian louboutin red soles

How can Christian Louboutin’s panties be in such a twist? He is suing YSL over his famous trademarked red sole. In 1992 he filed his red soles as his trademark and now YSL is making a red shoe with a red sole, a green shoe with a green sole, and purple shoe with a purple [...]

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What the wealthy and stylish want

designer logos channel gucci fendi

Attention DESIGNERS and RETAILERS ( Bergdorfs, Barney’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales) here is what my discerning wealthy consumers want. After working with hundreds of private clients there are common threads of what most client ask for. I share them with you here so you can kick some fashion ass. 1. Value for their money-good quality [...]

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Small acts of green-stylish tips

Alexandra at Christie's Bid to Save the Earth 3/30/10

Small acts of green As a Californian-born New Yorker, I have always been wired to be green-conscious and considerate of the environment. Here are the small acts of green that I practice regularly to help do my part. I was very inspired by the documentary No Impact Man. *All those canvas swag bags from fashion [...]

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Amex Plum card I love you

plum card american express business

So as my fashion styling business has grown this year I’ve realized it’s time to accumulate some business credit. Hence I started to investigate business credit cards. I’ve have been hounded in the mail by different companies. But when I sat down and looked at the options the plum card seemed like the one for [...]

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