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

The perfect diamond earrings

By Alexandra Stylist | February 5th, 2011

LOCAL RARE ARTISAN DESIGNERS ~I heart you! I like to pick up jewelry during my travels for memory sake but also for originality. I’ve featured Geoffrey Good’s ebony earrings in the past because they are so basic yet unique. They’ve done it again with ‘Sophia’ pair of rose gold and diamond studs. They are really […]

FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, INSPIRING EVENTS, STYLE,

Red I heart you!

By Alexandra Stylist | February 3rd, 2011

If you haven’t noticed I’m a bit of a RED Junkie. On 365 days of style I’m quoted as saying ‘RED is a major character in my life’. It’s my brand accent, my logo, my home accent color, the color of my favorite dresses, my hair is lovingly maintained in the perfect shade of red […]

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, INSPIRING EVENTS, LESS IS MORE, STYLE, STYLE DIY,

Slimmer you without the gym…

By Alexandra Stylist | February 3rd, 2011

I was lucky to attend the British Airways Face to Face event at the New York City Sheraton. I met many inspiring global entrepreneurs but I will spotlight one who had an inspiring style story. Jo Beyersdorfer, a marketing and events specialist from LA, told me how she recently realized that her long oversized cardigans […]

Confessions, STYLE DIY,

When to shop during the year

By Alexandra Stylist | February 1st, 2011

It is very common for my clients to call me when they realize they need asap – sometimes a few days before they need something specific. This is wonderful as I can handle any and all S.O.S. fashion emergencies gracefully and with ease. However, shopping for a coat when its 20 degrees out in NYC […]

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

Standardize Sizes Please!

By Alexandra Stylist | January 23rd, 2011

Yesterday at Saks Fifth avenue with a fabulous new French client I realized just how badly the fashion industry needs standard clothing sizing. I took notes as to each designer and which size she needed. Here are my notes: Jean Paul Gautier XL Roberto Cavailli 44 Catherine Malandrino M Not your daughters jeans 4 AG […]

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

Solving Leaky boot syndrome

By Alexandra Stylist | January 23rd, 2011

Boots are on everyone’s minds in New York City this week as we’ve braved the blizzard of 2010. Last night while out with some friends the fabulous Elizabeth Webb of La Vida Femme showed up with these adorable cowboy tapestry print wellie type boots. I complimented her immediately and she shared that alas these boots […]

Confessions, FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Saks does it right

By Alexandra Stylist | January 23rd, 2011

As a fashion stylist, I often get asked about my favorite stores. It got me thinking about my experience as a professional for private clients. I prefer going ‘beyond the B’s’-small up-and-coming off-the-beaten track boutiques. Most of the time it is beneficial and time effective to take a time crunched client to one of Manhattan’s […]

Press,

365 Days Of Style

By Alexandra Stylist | January 22nd, 2011

Alexandra on 365 Days of Style

Press,

Bright Smile Beautiful You

By Alexandra Stylist | January 18th, 2011

Personalize This Summer’s Trends BY: Stacy Baker Pay homage to the hottest styles this summer by putting your own spin on the looks. Our team of top fashion experts share their secrets for making the steamiest trends of the season — longer hemlines, statement shoes, crochet and the Little […]

Press,

CNN Money H&M Lanvin Collection November 19, 2010

By Alexandra Stylist | January 18th, 2011

By Jessica Dickler, staff writerNovember 23, 2010: 12:08 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Jennifer Lopez and Madonna both have already scooped up these clothes and soon the rest of the country can, too. Normally the garments of Lanvin — the oldest operating French fashion house — are off limits to the average shopper considering […]

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