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, STYLE DIY,

My go-to wardrobe “cheat”

By Alexandra Stylist | September 14th, 2011

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” […]

Confessions, Press,

Yahoo Finance Video

By Alexandra Stylist | September 13th, 2011

Behind the Scenes in Yahoo Finance Financially Fit Video with Farnoosh Shot on Friday August 26th at my headquarters. We went deep into my closet to talk about my top tips for SAVE VS. SPLURGE. I wore an outfit by my favorite Brooklyn designer Selma Karaca with Cole Haan red slingbacks. My makeup and hair […]

Confessions, Press,

Weight Watchers Magazine

By Alexandra Stylist | September 7th, 2011

September/October 2011 I was recently interviewed for this story, “Why are My Breasts Shrinking, and Not My Stomach?” in Weight Watchers Magazine. I recommend that women who are losing weight get measured for their new, correct bra size every few months. It will make a real difference in how you look!

Confessions, STYLE DIY,

Fear and shopping don’t mix

By Alexandra Stylist | September 7th, 2011

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 […]

Confessions, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Custom Knitting

By Alexandra Stylist | August 31st, 2011

What to Wear Wednesdays Stylist Secret Source: Custom Knitting My Mother is this fantastic professional level knitter, and every attempt I’ve ever made has felt sub par. But I just love hand knits and am always browsing knitting books with my Mom. Eager to join the knitting movement, I decided to find a personal knitter […]

Confessions, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Designer Spotlight: Selma Karaca

By Alexandra Stylist | August 24th, 2011

What to Wear Wednesdays Stylist Secret Source: Selma Karaca I met Selma Karaca when I was first living on the Northside of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. I don’t remember exactly how we met, but I do remember being so excited by her clothing line. I’ve always thought she could be the next Alexander McQueen if she was backed […]

Confessions, STYLE DIY,

Sun Clothing Can Be Stylish

By Alexandra Stylist | August 22nd, 2011

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 […]

Confessions, STYLE DIY,

Give your clothes some air!

By Alexandra Stylist | August 17th, 2011

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 […]

Confessions, STYLE DIY,

When it’s time for a new bra

By Alexandra Stylist | August 10th, 2011

What to Wear Wednesdays- Stylist Tip of the Week: Bras have a lifespan of three to six months if they’re worn regularly. That means you have to buy new ones. I know!!! Bras get their stretchiness from Lycra or a similar material, and ALL of these materials wear out eventually (just like a bathing suit). […]

CLOSET PROJECT, Confessions,

Turn a Hermes bag into art

By Alexandra Stylist | August 3rd, 2011

When I buy a luxury item, I feel required to save the packaging. It seems like such a waste to throw it away, since it is not only pretty but such a nice keepsake. Here is a great creative idea for using shopping bags and boxes to re-purpose the wall space in your closet: […]

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