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 AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, INSPIRING EVENTS, NEW AND NOTEWORTHY, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Palm Springs Bed Hopping

By Alexandra Stylist | April 13th, 2009

viceroy dining roomsnowcone bus at ace that falls shorttoo cool for school pool at the aceoutdoor dining at the Rivierared chandelier at the RivieraSo I was in Palm Springs visiting my two honorary uncles having a grand old time during Dina Shore (lesbian) weekend. One at DINKS (dual income no kids) we were subjected to […]

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

fashion spring cleaning?

By Alexandra Stylist | April 11th, 2009

Ahhh Spring….the in between weather.So perfect for fashion pickles. Yesterday I decided to break out an outfit from the summer. Unitard from american apparel so that I could jump into yoga class at 6pm with short flowy dress over it. Now what shoes to wear…too cold to go sockless I tried on socks with my […]

INSPIRING EVENTS, NEW AND NOTEWORTHY,

On my high horse

By Alexandra Stylist | April 6th, 2009

I convinced one of my honorary uncles (the funny one) to come horse back riding with me at Smoke Tree Ranch. We chose the 2 hour tour because it’s more scenic and visits an oasis. I am used to riding english on the east coast and I’m clearly out of my element. Even though I […]

INSPIRING EVENTS, STYLE,

Empire of what?

By Alexandra Stylist | April 5th, 2009

7:30pmempire hotel rooftop barfriday nightwhy do they think that loud music creates the illusion of more people?where are the civilized but unstuffy people of manhattan? I realize that the red dress by velvet may be a little too sexy after getting groped/massaged/kneeded by a mannamed ‘john’. Despite banter and ensuing conversation no drink is offered […]

LESS IS MORE, STYLE DIY,

Just Say NO to Harem Pants

By Alexandra Stylist | April 3rd, 2009

Ok Ladies.I’m all for fashion. I work in fashion but I believe in looking good. What I stress to my clients is to showcase their best features and to WORK IT. So I ask you, what does the Harem pant accentuate?The fact that you have a low crotch and wear diapers. I saw them on […]

FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, INSPIRING EVENTS,

Green with Envy

By Alexandra Stylist | March 31st, 2009

American Museum of Natural History’s Green Benefit DanceAs an old fashioned girl the idea of attending one of nyc’s benefits tickles me pink.Get a chance to wrangle a gorgeous dress from my bursting closet?Have my hair and makeup done by my good friend Agata Helena (917-687-0235)?Flirt with the young, hip, and fabulous in 212?People watch/outfit […]

INSPIRING EVENTS, STYLE,

Toledo no show

By Alexandra Stylist | March 25th, 2009

I have always paid attention to indie designers. Truthfully I would chose RED MASALA over Gucci. Last year if I had mentioned the designer Isabel Toledo to a friend I would have gotten a blank stare. Today thanks to Michelle Obama wearing her creations even my little 12 year old nieces have heard of her. […]

NEW AND NOTEWORTHY, TALENTED PEOPLE,

This Lady Launched too Soon

By Alexandra Stylist | March 25th, 2009

The funny thing is that even though I am an “old fashioned” girl I have always been an “early adopter.” The truth is…when I opt to ‘launch’ I get it out of my system and fast…but timing is everything. For example…in 1999, I created a website that was a cross between firstVIEW and Patrick McMullan, […]

FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, POLITESSE,

REALITY CHECK!

By Alexandra Stylist | March 25th, 2009

I don’t know about you but I kinda think this whole recession may be a hard but healthy dose of medicine that the world needs. What happened to a world where if you wanted something you had to earn the money? Our reliance on credit has been disgraceful. I was taught by my family that […]

FASHION AND STYLE INSPIRATIONS, STYLE DIY,

cutting cost in this economy. thinking smart

By Alexandra Stylist | February 20th, 2009

My Mother used to dish out advice about how my Great Grandmother “Gram” could scrape every last micro ounce out of the mayonnaise jar. This concept seemed foreign to me growing up in the 80’s in Marin County. At school the ‘cool’ girls had the whole line from ESPRIT..But my Mother explained that during the […]

Style Call

Schedule your complimentary 30 minute Style assessment call dedicated to find out how you can transform your style and end closet overwhelm.

She helped me create not just outfits but a style statement for how I go out in the world in the morning. She’s given me a new sense of confidence, especially when I go to professional meetings
Marci L