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!

When Power is a Bad Thing… and How it Can Kill Your Love Life.
By | September 14th, 2013

New York City is the original breeding ground for the power woman.  Women have become the movers and shakers, more than ever before, starting companies while juggling their business and personal lives.  Unfortunately, that power can sometimes get over-amped, and I see it in their style choices.  Women start making headway and want to show […]
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Style Esteem,
Last Minute Style
By | September 7th, 2013

What Does Saying NO Have to Do with Style? Have you ever been invited at the last minute to an amazing event with great networking opportunities, or a fantastic date, but you just didn’t have the time to get dressed to perfection?  Did you muscle through, throw something slightly dirty on, put dry shampoo in […]
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Confessions,
Style Truth Bomb Video-The most important style principal
By | September 4th, 2013

In this video, I’ll share with you the number one most important priority when selecting clothing. This is the driving principle behind all of my private client work. It may be obvious but it’s crucial. Watch it now to find out. If you like this video and want more free style tutorials+how to get a […]
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Confessions, Style TRUTHS,
Why hire a personal style strategist?
By | August 31st, 2013

“Why would I hire a stylist?” I got this question last week by a potential client so I thought I would answer it for all. There are many reasons that a woman or man might want to hire a personal stylist, and I’m here to share some of the most common reasons I’ve come across […]
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Confessions, Press,
Press: Fashion Designers Seek to Save the Bike Helmet
By | August 28th, 2013

  I had the honor of being interviewed by Catey Hill of the Wall Street journal about fashionable advances in bike helmets. I admit that I’m not much of a bike rider, but seeing the neck scarf which inflates into a helmet by Hövding got me contemplating the Citi Bike revolution…. ” Bicycles may be […]
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Confessions, Style TRUTHS,
Body Shapes: One Size Does NOT Fit All
By | August 24th, 2013

I recently got a call from the Huffington Post Live to talk about women’s body shapes in a live panel. I didn’t end up agreeing to be on the segment because there wasn’t enough notice to get my look on. As a stylist, of course I’m really careful about how I appear in the media. […]
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BECOME A STYLIST, Confessions,
The truth about pulling/borrowing clothes
By | August 21st, 2013

For photo shoots+red carpet events, stylists often borrow clothing from showrooms for models, celebrities, and well-known socialites to wear. Occasionally civilians get wind of this and ask me as a stylist if I can borrow clothing for them too. What most people don’t realize is it’s not as simple as “borrowing clothing”; it’s all about […]
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Confessions, FEATURES, Press,
Press~MSN Glo~Fashion Tips to Master
By | August 17th, 2013

I was interviewed by Mariel Goodson for MSN Glo about Fashion tricks everyone should master. Here are a few excerpts. The Beltway A belted dress looks polished and flatters your figure. To elongate short legs, aim for the empire area right beneath your bustline, advises Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt, author of Secrets of a Fashion Stylist. […]
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Confessions,
Style Truth Bomb-What shape dress flatters all?
By | August 10th, 2013

It’s that time again..another Style Truth bomb for you. And this one is a doosie. I get asked all the time by the media to recommend a dress shape which looks good on all women.. You are on the hunt for bridesmaids dresses or matching cocktail dresses for your “flash mob”. You’ve heard whispers that […]
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Client Style Files, Confessions, VIDEO,
Style Video Interview: Erika Lyremark
By | August 3rd, 2013

Today’s STYLE VIDEO INTERVIEW digs deep into how to balance comfort with killer style. Erika Lyremark also shares her tips on making sure you get great photos out of your next photo shoot. The Backstory When I first saw Erika Lyremark’s website, DAILYWHIP.com, it stuck with me. Her image is so clean, yet shocking and […]
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