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, Press,

DNAInfo.com: Chic Accessories Help Keep Fashion Week Guests Looking Fabulous

By Alexandra Stylist | September 5th, 2012

UPPER WEST SIDE — With Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week just around the corner, even the city’s most fashion-forward may be getting last-minute jitters about what to wear as they get ready to hit the tents at Lincoln Center. Designers, stylists and bloggers shared some of the season’s latest trends with DNAinfo.com New York — from studded, […]

Confessions,

Anyi Lu ‘Couture Comfort’

By Alexandra Stylist | September 5th, 2012

It’s a wonderful day when a client raves about a brand to me. One of my CMMs (chic Marin moms) shared with me her new favorite shoe brand because her pair feels so darn comfortable and is yet beautiful. I looked into Anyi Lu of Tiburon, California (my hometown), and her story, and it all […]

Confessions,

Getting out of your sweats and into style!

By Alexandra Stylist | August 29th, 2012

This post is for you, Mom! It’s her birthday today, and I thought it would be fitting to do a post relevant to her and her issues as a CMM (Chic Marin Mom). I spent some time working with clients this summer throughout Marin County and San Francisco, witnessed firsthand what the biggest style challenges […]

Confessions, INTERVIEWS, Press,

Making of a Mogul Interview

By Alexandra Stylist | August 27th, 2012

By: Lauren Busser When you purchase a series of style sessions with New-York based Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt expect to hear more than how to wear the season’s current trends for your body type. Taking into account the clients personality as well as skin tone and body shape, she crafts a wardrobe that will flatter her […]

Confessions,

To Betsey Johnson

By Alexandra Stylist | August 22nd, 2012

Last night I dreamt that I met Betsey Johnson and her daughter, Lulu, while traveling. I don’t usually dream about fashion designers and their daughters, but she’s been on my mind lately. I, too, have been disturbed by the news of her declaring bankruptcy. Betsey was the first fashion designer to really pique my interest, […]

Confessions, Press,

People Stylewatch: 4 Tricks for Wearing Color

By Alexandra Stylist | August 21st, 2012

Look At Your Skin Tone “Finding out if you’re warm, neutral or cool will help you in the dressing room. Warm Skin tones have a bit of yellow and look best with warmer colors, while cool ones have blue undertones and look best with cooler colors. Most people have warm skin tones.” Try Teal – […]

Confessions,

Terrified of accessories?

By Alexandra Stylist | August 15th, 2012

“Accessories scare me.” So often when I interview new clients, they share that they find accessories frightening. First of all – jewelry, scarves, belts, shoes, hats, etc. are not monsters in the closet. They are tools for expressing your style. Here are a few tips to start working accessories into your life. 1. EASE into […]

Confessions,

It’s my birthday and you can help me celebrate!

By Alexandra Stylist | August 14th, 2012

My cartwheel moment (in honor of Betsey Johnson) for my birthday…is that I’m holding my first ever birthday contest. Everyone who buys a copy of my book from now August 14-September 15th will be automatically entered to win an power consultation with me ($250 value). Got burning questions about how to make it big in the […]

CLOSET PROJECT,

Acceptance

By Alexandra Stylist | August 1st, 2012

Acceptance is the most important foundational principle that has helped my clients achieve a new level of style. It may sound a bit ‘new agey’ and broad, but I think you will find it effective. The most important concept is Acceptance – accepting where your body, life, and coloring is today. How many of you […]

Confessions,

5 MORE mistakes when editing your closet

By Alexandra Stylist | July 25th, 2012

(Missed out on the first 5 tips? Click here to catch up) 1. Staying attached to things from the past – You still own the company, so why do you need to own the t-shirts too? Keep the memories; lose the clutter. 2. Not properly caring for your shoes, bags, & scarves – Shoe trees […]

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