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!

Client Style Files,
Get Style Ready for ZOOM
By | July 10th, 2020

During the corona virus pandemic a former client, Stephanie Wild who worked with me over a year reached out to connect me with a friend of hers who was interested in doing a makeover in preparation for her youtube channel launch. Georgia Marantos and I hopped on a ZOOM call and despite everything being shut […]
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Client Style Files,
See how Stephanie transitioned from corporate to spiritual advisor confidently
By | July 10th, 2020

When Stephanie Wild and I started working together she was working in corporate advertising as a copywriter and worried about looking ‘frumpy’ since wearing comfortable shoes was a must for her. A single mother of two she had no lack of responsibilities on her plate. She had just written her first book on Forgiveness and […]
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FEATURES,
I spent thousands on a Zoom makeover and have no regrets
By | July 6th, 2020

Over the course of five weeks during the coronavirus lockdown, Georgia Marantos changed everything about her look, from her wardrobe to her makeup to her hair style. Marantos, a 50-year-old tarot card reader and energy healer who lives on the Upper West Side, tells The Post she wanted to “step up her game” before launching […]
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Style TRUTHS,
Are All Personal Stylists the Same?
By | November 9th, 2018

Personal stylist In home stylist Style Expert Are these ALL the same type of style expert? Recently in ads I’ve been seeing companies like MM.LaFleur and Stitch Fix, Trunk Club, and department stores refer to their ‘personal stylists’ which can help you select clothing. With a 0$ styling fee. As an independent personal stylist working […]
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Client Style Files,
Are you struggling to dress your petite curvy body with success? Meet Vicky
By | November 3rd, 2018

Vicky, a dynamo from Boston came to me in the Spring for help with her style. (Yes I work with women from all over the world!) Another happy client referred her to me because her experience 5 years ago was so positive. Here’s what Vicky said, “ I am short, petite, short waisted and curvy/bulgy […]
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INSPIRING EVENTS,
What will the future of fashion retail look like?
By | October 24th, 2018

Future of Retail panel at the National Arts Club October 17, 2018 Generally I never pass up the chance to attend an event at the National Arts Club because it is so old world chic and last weeks event did not disappoint. The Paris American Club New York opened up the evening and as a […]
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Style TRUTHS,
Should you wear trends?
By | October 20th, 2018

It’s 1995 and I am at the Copely plaza in Boston. I’m in college and I decide it’s time for some more professional attire for my wardrobe. (I was always feeling older than my age.) I’m in a store looking at a pink plaid suit with 3/4 length sleeves. The sales girl is telling me […]
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Confessions,
Perfectionism friend or foe?
By | October 5th, 2018

After returning from my yearly jaunt to Europe I needed to visit my dear grandfather whose health is declining. I had very little time to unpack and repack for this trip. However I’ve packed for warm locales over and over so it’s pretty easy now. The morning of my flight I got ready super early […]
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INTERVIEWS, Press,
INVESTING IN YOUR STYLE
By | July 24th, 2018

Do you stand in front of your closet paralyzed because you feel you have nothing to wear??? I had the pleasure of being a guest on the fantastic SMART WOMEN INVEST podcast with Michelle McKinnon, CFP® and Jennifer Angell. On it we talked about the sweet spot of being stylish and yet being work appropriate. The […]
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Confessions,
Real Runway Presentation
By | July 19th, 2018

Growing up I had 3 examples of style inspirations in my life. My mother, godmother and grandmother. All three were channels of beauty in their own unique way. I learned you could be beautiful at any size, coloring, and style. Fast forward to 15 years into personal styling for women. 10:30am I am scouring Barney’s […]
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