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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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Shop my Closet on I-Ella.com

fendi rose sunglasses

The lovely I-Ella.com has asked me to be a featured insider and to offer items for sale from my closet. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to shop a stylist’s closet. Gucci, Hermes, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, vintage sequin jacket and more. To access please join I-Ella.com and then use this direct link AFTER signing in. Check [...]

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27 Dresses-Finding the perfect dress for a client

Alexandra and client Maisie

MISSION: One Perfect Dress Behind the Scenes of Fashion Emergency Package Last week I worked with an out of town executive client who needed just one special thing. The perfect dress as a west coast wedding guest. She didn’t want a LBD as she had several at home for work and she wanted something for [...]

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One of a kind fair weekend 2

Gown by Selma Karaca

Went to check out the one of a kind fair for the second weekend since I knew there would be a switching over with new artisans. With glee I discovered one of my favorite local designers Selma Karaca showing her fun wearable frocks in prime spot. A showstopping gown-shown above welcomed me off the elevator. [...]

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What to wear for halloween?

I’m not one to brag but I won the Halloween contest at the party I attended last year. Do you want some of that creative juice? Are you in a panic about what to wear for Halloween? I can help you. This year I’m offering 2 special packages. MORE INFO HERE.

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Press quote by AlexandrA re:Tucker for Target

Another day another interview. So many times with journalists the piece doesn’t ever see the computer screen or the light of day. This one about Tucker for Target though came out the day after I emailed. Talk about fast press! Here’s the link http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/10/pf/target_tucker_gaby_basora/index.htm

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Svelte TV interviews AlexandrA

Despite having just recovered half of my voice I get interviewed by the charming and fabulous Elaine Mensah of SVELTE TV and Fashion BS. I could smooze with her for ages and I know we are due for a radio interview…

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Besides art what else is there?

Discovered a real gem of a special shop in the Marais district called ART else. A stone’s throw away from one of my past haunt Musee Carnavalet, stocked with 3 unique jewelry designers, and onsite is Lysvia Maiz a one-of-a-kind-and-made-by-hand designer. There I found 2 charming ladies to assist me but also make sure I [...]

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Inspiring Views from Paris

Ages ago when I lived in Paris I truly felt at home and dazzled by the beauty of the city. This short jaunt however provided me with an outsider’s perspective.  It has been a long time since I’ve visited and there has been so much that has changed-especially to the tiny quartier Marche-Saint Honore which [...]

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YSL Exhibit at the Petit Palais in Paris

With a line outside to make you cry even my press status got me very little VIP service Composed of over 400 couture ensembles shown at this exhibit it was easy to spend over 2 hours trying to drink it all in. Le Petit Palais is such a grand space and they did an excellent [...]

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