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, FEATURES, Press, STYLE TO LOVE,

NEW HOLLYWOOD FASHION SECRETS “TAPE GUN”

By Alexandra Stylist | November 15th, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 15, 2012 – The hypo-allergenic, double-sided tape that has helped models avoid catwalk catastrophes for the past decade introduces the next evolution in fashion solutions: the Hollywood Fashion Secrets Tape Gun. The easy-to-use Tape Gun helps women avoid everything from everyday gaping blouses, bra strap slips and falling hems to special occasion plunging […]

Confessions,

Craving Cozy

By Alexandra Stylist | November 14th, 2012

I don’t know about you but I’ve always been an emotional dresser. I dress based on how I feel or want to feel that day. With post #sandy in New York City and the weather turning cold I’ve been craving my most cozy pieces. During challenging time how can you nurture your body while staying […]

Confessions, FEATURES, Press,

Shoptiques.com: Meet Stylist Alexandra

By Alexandra Stylist | November 7th, 2012

Meet Stylist Alexandra How do you describe your style? Effortless Manhattan chic devoid of the stuffiness. Always with a touch of the unexpected. What is the most exciting moment you’ve had as a blogger? I don’t consider myself a blogger but a personal stylist whose business needs to maintain a connection to the market. I […]

Confessions,

Scary Isn’t Always a Good Thing

By Alexandra Stylist | October 31st, 2012

I’m feeling very lucky and grateful to have survived Sandy without losing power, water, or going hungry. About a block away there’s no power, so I know I’m taken care of in comparison to others in the city. It’s funny, though, that leading up to Halloween I’ve had no excitement for what’s usually my favorite […]

Confessions,

Confidence is key

By Alexandra Stylist | October 24th, 2012

Feeling bad ass and confident in middle school (yes that’s me). In my private styling practice, I’ve seen it all. One of the most common threads that comes up for women is that they can all identify the parts of their body they don’t like. “I have big calves that need to be shaped.” “My […]

Confessions,

3 tips to be green and stylish for the Marin woman

By Alexandra Stylist | October 17th, 2012

1. Think local. You shop at the farmers’ market for your veggies; why not shop local for your fashion? Right under your nose is a local shoe designer Anyi Lu. She’s based in Tiburon, California, and her styles are sold in Nordstrom stores as well as San Francisco’s Beren Shoes. They’re uber comfortable and handstitched […]

Confessions,

Your Image Is Your Brand

By Alexandra Stylist | October 3rd, 2012

Creating a successful image brand is one of my favorite topics, and I was honored to speak in depth about it on October 3, 2012, from 6:00–7:30 pm at The Heiser Group’s, Legacy Speaker Series, a part of their estate planning business model. It was an intimate gathering spearheaded by Nancy Heiser and her group […]

Confessions,

The power of a light layer

By Alexandra Stylist | September 26th, 2012

During fall transitional weather, when the temperatures are in between hot and cold, I find it a bit challenging to be prepared for the day. It’s made me realize the power of a light blazer or sweater. Last season I purchased a BCBG animal print short-sleeve peplum mini jacket. At first I thought it would […]

Confessions,

The Naked Face on The Talk

By Alexandra Stylist | September 19th, 2012

This week during the season 3 premiere of the TV show The Talk, the hosts did the whole show sans makeup. Although I applaud their courage to show their true face, I was horrified during the first few minutes. This had nothing to do with what their faces actually look like—I have a beef with […]

Confessions,

Avoid Fashion Emergencies with a Fashion Tape Gun

By Alexandra Stylist | September 12th, 2012

Have you ever been on a date when you realize that, no matter how many times you adjust, your bra keeps showing—definitely not in a good way? Well there’s an app for that! Seriously. Not that you can install it on your smartphone, but there’s a real-world application called the fashion tape gun that can […]

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