STYLE DIY

Looks for NOBODY

While I do get a big kick out of Man Repeller, I usually teach my clients the complete reverse philosophy. I believe in client and male attraction! However, the fit you find in most retail stores is the opposite of flattering. I recognize that most fashion companies are out to make money, and so they [...]

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Style Myth Buster-A Perfect Body?

Alexandra modeling one of the discarded tented pieces from a client's closet

What to Wear Wednesdays Almost every week, one of my friends will say to me, “Alexandra, you have the perfect body. You can wear ANYTHING.” Well….I will take the compliment graciously, and yes, it feels nice to hear it. But, in reality, this is a myth. There is no such thing as a “perfect body”’ [...]

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7 tips to green your wardrobe

You’ve probably switched to organic produce when you can and non-toxic house cleaning products already, but have you given a thought to organic and fair trade clothing? There are just so many issues these days, I wanted to break it down for you and explain why and what is important. So here goes: my top [...]

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Layer with a vest

Faux Fur vest by Alberto Makali at Nordstroms

What to Wear Wednesdays                   A vest can be your best friend in transitional weather here in New York and other east coast cities. It’s hot, then it’s cold, and then it’s rainy – what’s a girl to do? A vest can be an ideal solution to [...]

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T-shirt says what??

I probably haven't worn a white t-shirt since this play uniform.

I was inspired to write this post after weeding out multiple t-shirts from several clients’ closets. I hear all the time that my clients want nice ‘shells,’ or underpinnings, to wear under blazers and sweaters – and obviously from what I found in their closets, they think a white tee fills this need. After working [...]

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Get out of your uniform rut!

basic t-shirts say what exactly about you?

What to Wear Wednesdays While working with a private client in Marin County, California,  I quickly identified her fashion blind spot while exploring her huge walk-in closet: she’s a uniform dresser. I’ve also seen this many times in New York: someone likes a shirt, so he or she will buy multiples of it. This leads to [...]

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My go-to wardrobe “cheat”

dressing up a simple dress with chic obi belt and jewelry

Ok,  I admit it: there is a whole section in my closet of separates that I ignore. Even though I am a talented stylist who can make outfits up in my sleep, I too, would rather have an easy time getting dressed in the morning (just like all of my clients). So my current wardrobe “cheat” [...]

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Fear and shopping don’t mix

a better 'heat wave' outfit option

What to Wear Wednesdays While in the closet of a Californian client, I found a couple of outfits that she was a bit prickly about. Without trying them on, she announced that they were ‘heatwave’ outfits and were badly needed in case of very hot weather. To me, these “heat wave outfits” looked liked foreign [...]

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Sun Clothing Can Be Stylish

Italia Hats from Solumbra

Protection from the sun is important to me. Thanks to my Mom I’ve learned about sun protective garments~most of which can err on the dorky side. With very fair skin which burns and does not tan I was eager to find some attractive options for my beach vacation. I’m not going to miss out on [...]

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Give your clothes some air!

dry-cleaning-bags

What To Wear Wednesdays~ Stylist Tip of the Week: It’s summer. It’s hot. Why not LET YOUR CLOTHING BREATHE? Plastic dry cleaning bags are bad for your clothing as they prevent garments from breathing. Yes, your clothes need air! Plastic coverings can yellow clothing and trap moisture, which leads to mold. So remove pieces from garment bags [...]

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