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, LESS IS MORE, STYLE TO LOVE, Style TRUTHS,

How to wear leopard and not look like a whore

By Alexandra Stylist | March 11th, 2016

Leopard is here to stay but it can come off a bit ‘my cousin vinny’. The nice thing about the print is that it adds some personality to basics like black, brown, cream, tan and even red. Here are a few tips to make sure you look classy and not trashy: Under NO circumstances do […]

ONE affordable solution for your style emergencies

By Alexandra Stylist | March 4th, 2016

Does this sound too good to be true? It’s not. I have literally put every fabulous style resource I’ve ever been asked about in my second book. In the past 15 years whenever I would find a good style product, service, or shop I would add it to my book. Now it’s simple for you to […]

Client Style Files, Style Esteem, Style TRUTHS,

Why did you buy that?!!!!

By Alexandra Stylist | February 22nd, 2016

There is a part of me that wants these ‘perfect multi-exotic espresso skin’ Ferragamo shoes with their signature bow on top. The part of me that would like to follow the life of a Stepford wife. Be married to Don Draper. Live at the Upper East Side…. and go to Benefits. But the reality is […]

STYLE TO LOVE,

What to wear for Valentine’s day

By Alexandra Stylist | February 9th, 2016

Tips to look naturally sexy and stylish. 1. Bring more red into your style. Not sure what red looks good on you? Check out my post on how to wear red. 2. Include either a red dress, top, red lipstick, red shoes, or a red scarf in your get up. 3. Show off your best […]

Confessions, STYLE TO LOVE, Style TRUTHS,

How to wear red

By Alexandra Stylist | February 9th, 2016

It’s a myth that redheads can’t wear red. Everyone get’s a shade of red in their 12 tone seasonal palette. 12 tone seasonal color is the type of color analysis which I’m trained in and do my style practice….. it is more precise than Color me Beautiful that has only 4 different seasons…. I digress. […]

Repair, TALENTED PEOPLE,

Repair File: Modern Leather Goods

By Alexandra Stylist | January 29th, 2016

My Mother gave me a fantastic belt from the 80’s that has the most amazing hardware I’ve seen. It was adjustible and of solid quality. But it was black and the leather was a bit worn out. And since I was on a metallic accessory kick (see post: Love Metallics For Style), I thought to myself: […]

Confessions, STYLE TO LOVE,

How to shop for a winter coat

By Alexandra Stylist | January 25th, 2016

The last thing you want in the winter is to freeze your ass off and look ridiculous. But how to look fabulous and still stay warm when it’s freezing outside? The perfect coat! I’ve had to do a little coat makeover this week because my biggest “baddest” and puffer coat’s zipper broke on Friday, just […]

Confessions,

Stylish projects when you are stuck indoors

By Alexandra Stylist | January 23rd, 2016

Going stir crazy during the #jonas blizzard? Don’t want to watch TV all day long? Here are some ideas of what to do when you’re stuck indoors: 1. Edit your closet. Organize and beautifully merchandise your scarves, gloves, and hats (Being a personal stylist I take any opportunity to continue to improve my own closet) […]

Confessions, STYLE TO LOVE,

Love Metallics for Style

By Alexandra Stylist | January 12th, 2016

I gotta come clean. I’m addicted to metallics. Especially metallic accessories. Because, let’s face it, they go with everything and they are so much more interesting than black. I was having a massage on Orcas island and my MT said to me: “I normally don’t remark on clients clothing but I have to tell you […]

Confessions,

Book Signing at Lord and Taylor

By Alexandra Stylist | January 12th, 2016

This appearance was very near and dear to my heart because I’m at Lord and Taylor ALOT with my private clients. It’s one of NYC secret weapons and majorly featured in the book. AND it was part of their Charity Day which benefits Look Good Feel Better non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of […]

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