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!

FASHION SHOWS, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Rachel Antonoff

By Alexandra Stylist | March 22nd, 2011

Rachel Antonoff Fall 2011. Another very creative fashion presentation in the form of a high school dance. I enjoyed the attention to detail-live rock band, models dancing and mingling as if it was a high school dance, twinkies, hostess cupcakes, snowballs, gymnasium decorations, and oh yeah appropriate garb.

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, FASHION SHOWS, STYLE, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Joanna Mastroianni-Fall 2011

By Alexandra Stylist | March 22nd, 2011

Fall 2011. Joanna Mastroianni. A sexier version of Holly Golightly. Joanna dedicated her show to the American photographer Lillian Bassman. But for me it was all about the dramatics of the exit. So much attention to the backside-hand painted capes, dramatic trains, maribou feathers, fur stoles, sheer opera coats with embroideries, and more. I adored […]

Confessions, Press, STYLE, TALENTED PEOPLE,

AlexandrA on Blog Talk Radio

By Alexandra Stylist | March 18th, 2011

You missed my appearance on the Luscious LifeStyle Diva’s radio talk show but you can still hear all the juicy bits. I discuss fall fashion and all things fabulous with the amazing Yolanda Shoshana aka Shoshi. Enjoy and click below! the LINK

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, STYLE, STYLE DIY,

Retro swimsuits and shopping tips

By Alexandra Stylist | March 14th, 2011

I’m a swimmer but I can’t stand the idea of wearing a speedo-just too butch for me. With spring upon us and my recent ‘water class experience’ with other people’s energetic Grandmas in Hobe Sound I realize it’s time to start getting ready for sunnier weather. I’m always on the look out for cute suits […]

CLOSET PROJECT, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, LESS IS MORE, STYLE DIY,

Style Creatures of Habit-A Shoe Makeover

By Alexandra Stylist | March 13th, 2011

Right before I left for a week in Florida, I had a mini fashion emergency. ME have a crisis in my closet?! But, I’ve got everything under control because I’m a fashion stylist right? Well I’m human too and was suffering from what I see all the time: style holes in my closet. I had […]

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, FASHION SHOWS,

Katie Ermilio-NYFW FALL 2011

By Alexandra Stylist | March 8th, 2011

FASHION WEEK COVERAGE Katie Ermilio showed her focused collection in a downtown loft presentation. Katie is a young designer of the mere age of 25 but don’t discount her yet. Rooted classic it’s no wonder her Grandfather was a personal clothier to Grace Kelly and with stints at her family’s bespoke business, Vogue, Women’s Wear […]

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, INSPIRING EVENTS, STYLE,

fashion.tea.cupcakes

By Alexandra Stylist | February 27th, 2011

On Sunday in honor of Valentine’s Day and Fashion Week I hosted an intimate gathering and 2nd year of fashion.tea.cupcakes at my 5th Avenue space. I love to give back to my best clients and close friends. My favorite ladies and I sipped on Mariage Frere earl grey tea, Nespresso mochachinos while nibbling on cucumber/goat […]

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, STYLE DIY, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Fashion&Film

By Alexandra Stylist | February 24th, 2011

I will often watch a film just for the visual fashion show. I’ve put together a list of my favorites. Some you may want to watch with the audio off. Modern: Chloe Priceless Intolerable Cruelty Party Girl Confessions of a Shopaholic Teknolust Gossip Girl (tv) Lipstick Jungle (tv) Sex and the City (tv) Ugly Betty […]

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, LESS IS MORE, NEW AND NOTEWORTHY, STYLE, STYLE DIY,

27 Dresses-Finding the perfect dress for a client

By Alexandra Stylist | February 24th, 2011

MISSION: One Perfect Dress Behind the Scenes of Fashion Emergency Package Last week I worked with an out of town executive client who needed just one special thing. The perfect dress as a west coast wedding guest. She didn’t want a LBD as she had several at home for work and she wanted something for […]

CLOSET PROJECT, Confessions, INSPIRING EVENTS, LESS IS MORE, STYLE DIY, TRAVEL,

The shirt off his back…rethinking your clothing donations

By Alexandra Stylist | February 7th, 2011

This week I was lucky enough to attend the Face to Face event in New York city hosted by British Airways. I met some pretty amazing global entrepreneurs but today I want to spotlight on one who is especially inspiring in an altruistic way. Zach Frisch whose company Raindrop Partners invests in eco friendly companies […]

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