Blog: Personal Style Tips

Style Blog

Hi I’m Alexandra, author + personal stylist since 2001.
Welcome to my blog where I write everything (except for the press pieces).
No guest or sponsored posts just my unfiltered opinion of where style and reality intersect.
Enjoy!

SAVE or SPLURGE
By | April 14th, 2015

SAVE VS SPLURGE As a stylist I’ve seen the donation piles of many women. So here is my breakdown on what merits your investment. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DON’T SPEND MEGA BUCKS ON: • Full-length gowns – unless you are a celebrity, the chance of getting multiple wears is slim. You’re better off renting from […]
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My Little Red Book
By | April 14th, 2015

My Little Red Book With 10 years of working fashion connections in New York City I can hook you up with the following to further aid in your style transformation. Most have been vetted by me: ~Professional organizers ~Professional makeup artists (green organic ones too) ~Professional hair stylists ~Professional hair colorists ~Professional makeup/hair artists who […]
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Confessions, Press,
Here’s How to Keep Your Head Warm Without Totally Messing Up Your Hair
By | February 25th, 2015

By: Abigail Thorpe Plummeting digits don’t have to mean the end of a good hair day. It’s a uniquely winter dilemma: choosing between a warm head and stylish hair. When the digits drop so low you can’t feel your ears, it’s natural to forgo fashion and pull out the hat. But hat head doesn’t have to […]
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Confessions,
What I learned from dropping my cell phone down an elevator shaft
By | February 11th, 2015

Yesterday, while I was coming back from meeting with a fellow entrepreneur in Marina Del Rey, I dropped my beloved  blackberry q10 down the elevator shaft. I was in total shock and in a bit of a panic because I’m not usually that careless of a person. I love my blackberry…yes you can make fun […]
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Confessions,
How to Handle Changing your Style
By | February 4th, 2015

Yesterday, as I was coming back from meeting with a fellow entrepreneur, I dropped my beloved Blackberry q10 down the elevator shaft while wasting time on my phone. Lesson learned… be more present and don’t text while traveling. I was in total shock and in bit of a panic because I’m not usually that careless […]
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Confessions,
Healthy Style Habits
By | January 14th, 2015

Do you have a “your version” of a wardrobe comfort food? A go-to outfit that you throw on more than you would like to admit? I was speaking to a potential client and she said she has a closet packed with beautiful clothing but she always throws on the same jeans and t-shirt outfit. Her […]
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Confessions,
Leggings are NOT pants
By | January 7th, 2015

I was recently asked to comment on something crazy that’s going on in Montana. It’s about passing a dress code law that states “leggings are not dress pants” (read the full dress code law here). Now here is the thing, technically a legging is a cross breed of the tight with the feet cut off. […]
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Confessions,
Hitha on the go
By | December 10th, 2014

Travel season is upon us well…… some of us travel all the time I just discovered the coolest travel video tutorial that has some really great tips to help you pack faster. I thought I was a packing guru but even I picked up a couple new tricks! Check it out. You’ll fall in love. […]
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Confessions, Press, TIPS,
Haute for the Holidays
By | December 9th, 2014

  With all the hustle-bustle of the season, who wouldn’t want to throw on a Santa sweater or some reindeer earrings and call it done? But special occasion dressing needn’t be stressful. These expert tips will get you stylish, comfortable and very much in the spirit. Wardrobe wipeout: As a general rule, personal style mentor […]
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Confessions,
Style at Art Basel Miami 2014
By | December 1st, 2014

It’s that time of the year again for my annual trip to Art Basel in Miami for a dose of art and sun.  I’m a proud veteran visitor since I was there for the very first year in South Beach. Art Basel has grown to a full-on extravaganza with over a dozen satellite fairs and […]
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