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!

FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Erin Fetherston’s Creations

By Alexandra Stylist | February 4th, 2010

As a lover of fashion designers who are a bit indie, or under the radar I was ecstatic to learn that our own Erin Fetherston’s Birds of a “Fether” is nominated with other big wigs such as Chanel in Best Online Video by a Fashion designer. (Ideeli and the Style Coalition have partnered to bring […]

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Fashion BS is “Le New Black!”

By Alexandra Stylist | February 1st, 2010

This week's episode features Vidya Narine of Parisian company Le New Black, the first online fashion trade show. Vidya gives insight into how Le New Black works, Paris Fashion Week, and working with US buyers and designers. We also chat with co-host James during his trip to LA. Listen NOW: www.fashionbsradio.com | Subscribe to podcast: […]

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The upside of hanging upside down.

By Alexandra Stylist | February 1st, 2010

My new favorite obsession is hanging upside down at the OM FACTORY’s Anti-Gravity Yoga class. It just feels so delicious and nutritious. The activity brings space between my vertibrae relieving low back pain and adds inches (no need for heels). I’m obviously on to something as Pink who has a gymnast past showed us how […]

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Fashion BS Episode 026 – The Young & The Guest List

By Alexandra Stylist | January 26th, 2010

http://www.fashionbsradio.com/podcast/audio/FBS026_WLYoungGuestList.mp3

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Fashion BS Radio Partnership

By Alexandra Stylist | January 25th, 2010

A whole radio show around fashion? Color me very excited to announce that I am partnered with Fashion BS Radio. So you will be getting updates about them here on OFG. I think you will enjoy their radio show as much as I do. Some of their fabulous guests have included Jason Wu, Philip Bloch, […]

FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS,

Coat Conundrum

By Alexandra Stylist | January 19th, 2010

Well it’s January and I’m not crazy about arctic weather so I’ve been dreaming of Tortola.. but I digress.So this year I decided it was time to finally replace the black walking sleeping bag of a down coat from Eddie Bauer that my mother bought me in (I’m almost embarrassed to say) 1989. As a […]

LESS IS MORE, STYLE DIY,

Medicine Cabinet Makeover

By Alexandra Stylist | January 11th, 2010

As part of the greening process of my life..I have recently changed my diet for health reasons I decided to take a hard look at all of the products in my life. Everything is under scrutiny and review. Toothpaste, shampoo, moisturizer, facial cleanser, mascara, and the whole lot.Without getting too technical here I used www.CosmeticDatabase.com […]

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A sad ending for Casey Johnson

By Alexandra Stylist | January 9th, 2010

I am saddened to hear about the passing of Casey Johnson. I met Casey Johnson 10 years ago and sadly it was very clear to me that she had a drug and alcohol addiction. These are serious family diseases that can be arrested but not cured. There are very few families I know untouched by […]

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Movies of Grandeur

By Alexandra Stylist | January 9th, 2010

Sometimes I watch movies just for the costumes…ok well a lot of times I watch them only for that reason. But right now The Young Victoria is playing at the cinemas and it is not only visually stunning but a great story. I recommend it highly and suggest you visit the Clearview Chelsea Cinema if […]

STYLE DIY,

Bra-leluiah

By Alexandra Stylist | January 9th, 2010

I never thought I would tout Victoria’s Secret…especially since they haven’t paid me a dime but I’m going to. (BTW-all of my posts are strictly editorial)As a small chested woman I have always been personally challenged when it came to finding a brassiere that fit me well and that I could stand more for than […]

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