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!

Confessions,

Pinterest For Your Style Vision Board

By Alexandra Stylist | January 9th, 2013

It’s that time of year when you start going into the blahhs. It’s the perfect time to take stock of your wardrobe and plot your style for 2013. One of my talented web gurus, Denny, recommended to me that I start pinning on Pinterest. At first I was reluctant but then I made a board […]

Confessions,

Stylist Secret Tools: Bling Guard

By Alexandra Stylist | January 3rd, 2013

Did you get any big bling this holiday season? Pretty and flashy as your new treasure may be, are your rings or earrings floppy as a result? I never know when I will be exposed to a new and exciting product that will help my clients. So imagine my surprise when in the elevator leaving […]

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NYC to Beach Resort: How to Pack and Travel in Style

By Alexandra Stylist | December 26th, 2012

I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately from cold to warm climates and realized what a challenge it is to pack and prepare for drastic temperature changes. Here are my tips for packing smarter: ~Ship a box in advance to your location. These days the cost is the same (or cheaper!) as paying the […]

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Daily in Depth Fashion News: What To Wear To Your Next Holiday Party

By Alexandra Stylist | December 19th, 2012

Whether it’s the office party, your best friend’s annual New Year’s Eve bash or your significant other’s seasonal charity event, odds are you’ll have an occasion you need to look good for this holiday season. Follow these tips and you’re bound to look good—even when taking the outfit from daytime to nighttime. This winter, expect […]

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Giving the holidays to yourself

By Alexandra Stylist | December 19th, 2012

I’ve been thinking about the holidays lately, and gift giving is a big part of that. Even though I’m a stylist who is exposed to many beautiful designer outfits, accessories, and amazing jewelry, it’s funny that I don’t have a big list of gifts I want this year. Instead I’ve been meditating on the notion […]

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Art Basel 2012

By Alexandra Stylist | December 12th, 2012

Watch the video to see my top picks! Art Basel Miami 2012 from Fashion Stylist’s perspective. Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt. Artists: Leonardo Drew, David Datuna, Jonathan Stein, Desire Obtain Cherish, Simon Blondeau,Rudolf Stingel,Sylvia Hommert,Nancy Lorenz,Lyndi Sales, Sheila Giolitti, Marcelo Daldoce, Alex G Cao, Mark Andrew Allen, Michael Loveland, Rachel Perry Welty, James Cronister, David Drebin, Margery […]

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How to buy winter boots you will love

By Alexandra Stylist | December 5th, 2012

It’s that time of year again when winter boots are a MUST. Especially waterproof winter boots. I field a pressing question from Kristen Arnett of Greenbeautyteam.com about how to buy the best boots with all the myriad of choices on the market this season. I share 4 crucial tips so that you LOVE the boots […]

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DNAinfo: What (Not) to Wear to Your Office Holiday Party

By Alexandra Stylist | December 5th, 2012

By Serena Solomon CHICAGO — Valerie Ruiz cringed as she recalled the major fashion faux pas of an ex-coworker at a holiday work party three years ago. The woman’s furry white bikini top exposed a bare midriff, and her white miniskirt paired with white knee-high boots created a shockingly inappropriate outfit, explained the 33-year-old Ruiz […]

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Draw On My Dress

By Alexandra Stylist | November 28th, 2012

Next week I’m headed to Art Basel Miami to check out the largest art fair in the country and spearhead a project I’m calling Draw on My Dress. It’s a collective art experiment, my brainchild that emerged from Halloween three years ago. These days, living online has made live events and tactile connection even more […]

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Clothing that Sucks You In

By Alexandra Stylist | November 20th, 2012

Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Spanx, especially the brand’s tights, but sometimes it’s nice to know that shapewear isn’t needed to look your best. It can be too hot in the summer to even think about wearing shapewear, and other times you need to get dressed in a hurry and want to […]

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