Marantos, a 50-year-old tarot card reader and energy healer who lives on the Upper West Side, tells The Post she wanted to “step up her game” before launching her YouTube channel………

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I had the pleasure of being a guest on the fantastic SMART WOMEN INVEST podcast with Michelle McKinnon, CFP® and Jennifer Angell.

On it we talked about the sweet spot of being stylish and yet being work appropriate.

The one metric you need to know to have a closet you love.

A deep dive into how to make sure you are investing wisely in your closet.

Listen to the podcast here>>

I love the real talk aspect of this podcast which is sponsored by Payne Capital. I know you will love it as much as I do.

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Xoxo
Alexandra

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Inside you can hear:

• How important fabric is to personal styling
• Today’s consumer is more interested in fabric content
• Increased fabric prices have made consumers more conscious of the nature and origins of fabric
• Greenawalt’s target and origins of customers, all on a mission, someone who has been through a change (jobs, divorce, weight change, inner issues, etc.)
• How she looks at her client’s closet, to see what they’ve been doing and how to make lasting change
• How universal sizing would be so much better for the consumer
• Brands are not employing internal stylists enough, not matching what consumers want with what is displayed and in inventory in physical retail stores
• How her book came about
• How real woman who wants to just look good every day should be a bigger focus in retail
• Made in America and sustainability, and customization—how does this play into Greenawalt’s styling process and selections
• Why shoes are the number one pain point of clients
• The price of being visible, and Greenawalt’s strangest business experience
• A secret passion, and kicking the door down for success

Xoxo
Alexandra

Depending on what fabric you wear you can either look younger and thinner, or older. Want to discover your own fabric magic? Schedule a Style Assessment call now.

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Here’s some of the points during the interview:

• Difference between fashion and style
• The most important piece of style advice
• What types of clients I work with
• My childhood style inspiration
• How I became a personal stylist
• What to do when you are only wearing 20% of your closet
• Tips for detoxing your closet
• How to get over shopping hangover pain (when you haven’t worn expensive items in your closet)
• Why you shouldn’t detox your closet alone
• Who you should pick to help you detox your closet to guarantee success
• The craziest client story ever
• Should naked styling be the future?
• What happens to a stylist who visits a nudist community
• My precise process to great personal style
• How long does it take to transform your style
• What to do with dated items in the closet?
• My top recommendations for stylish sun protective clothing
• Stay tuned for a special gift at the end

Here are some behind the scenes pics from the day.

Enjoy!
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I thought you might enjoy reading my post:

Detox your closet to a new you!

Read the post now. 

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In this episode, we chat with Alexandra Greenawalt who wrote and published the bookVetted By A Stylist: New York Style Secrets.

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BOOK SUMMARY — Too busy in New York City to research your next tailor/hair colorist/custom shoe maker? Vetted by a Stylist is your resource guide curated by a personal stylist working in Manhattan since 2001.

AUTHOR BIO — Personal stylist and author for real women, Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt wants to bring more style and ease into your life. Through one to one consulting, her Online Closet Clarity program, and books she takes your style to the next level.

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If She Can Write A Book Why Can’t I?

When I met Alexandra, she looked beautifully styled but what I really noticed was the book she held in her hand.

“This is the book I wrote for my business. I’m in the middle of my second one”.

I wondered immediately how a stylist with impeccable taste and a fashion business has time and creative energy to dress up, run her company and do what so many have a hard time doing.

Write a book.

Me in my black daily t-shirts. Everyone around me is sick of my ‘signature style’ and ‘daily convenience’ look so that I could have more mental energy for my writing.

I decided to ask her how she did it, and she was thrilled to share her secrets with me.

It’s all recorded, and very inspirational. Here is the interview below. Feel free to listen and let me know what resonates with you and share it with your friends that want to write and complete their books.

If she could write and finish a book looking stunning in full fashion, you could probably too.

I can’t see myself in a red dress, but I would like to finish that romance novel I secretly started, and up my fashion sense just a little bit.

What book do you have in you? Is it a book for your business? A how-to book? A novel? Memoir?

Take inspiration here and go for it. No matter what your style.

Below is the recording of the interview I did with Alexandra. Enjoy.

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Plummeting digits don’t have to mean the end of a good hair day.

It’s a uniquely winter dilemma: choosing between a warm head and stylish hair. When the digits drop so low you can’t feel your ears, it’s natural to forgo fashion and pull out the hat. But hat head doesn’t have to be your only alternative. We asked four New York stylists and fashion experts for their top tricks and tips for keeping your head safe and toasty without sacrificing your hair.

Ear Mitts
These warmers come in two separate pieces, and fit easily over your ears without even a headband to mess up your hair. Everything will stay in place and your ears will be nice and warm, says celebrity fashion expert Dawn del Russo. They also come in fun faux fur and crystal-studded options.

Earmuffs
This is the number one go-to for stylist and lifestyle correspondent Natalie Decleve of Natty Style. “I think they look adorable and they don’t mess up your hair at all!” she says. And earmuffs are definitely making a comeback. From hot pink faux fur to sparkles, they come as simple or out-there as you like.

Head Wraps
Most of us are no stranger to the headband, and now’s the time to take it out of the closet. Like earmuffs, they keep your ears nice and toasty without messing up your perfect bun, and even add a little extra warmth around your forehead, says del Russo. So you’ll look cute and practical during your commute.

Knit Turbans

“I like these because they keep your head really warm and your ears really warm,” says del Russo. Turbans add a little more warmth than head

Snood wraps or ear muffs by covering more of your head, but because they tend be a little more roomy and loose, they don’t inflict as much damage on your ‘do as a tight-fitting beanie would, she explains.

Yes, the detachable hood. It won’t put any weight on your hair, says personal style strategist and author Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt of Alexandra Stylist. The snood has the added benefit of giving you a cocoon of warmth to protect not only your ears, but your head and neck as well.

Loose, Light-Weight Beanies
The stylists all agree, if you’re going to go with a beanie or hat, pick one that’s loose-fitting, lightweight and made of soft, silky fabrics like satin,silk or cashmere—that way it won’t flatten your hair. If you want to opt for a thicker, warmer hat, make sure it’s lined with a soft fabric, or even suede, says del Russo. One of Greenawalt’s favorite picks for a soft, unstructured hat is this warm fur one by Imposter.

A Bun and Beanie
Decleve will sometimes put her hair in a bun at the top of her head and pull a loose beanie or hat with room in the top over it. Then when you take it down, it will have some curl from the bun and look styled, she says.

Dry Shampoo
If you’re going to wear your hair in a hat, dry shampoo can be your best friend, says Decleve. It helps to reduce static and will add a little extra body to your flattened locks.

Dryer Sheets and Safety Pins
Static is the ever-present plus one of the winter hat. Fight it by keeping a dryer sheet in your purse and lightly running it over your hair before you pull on your hat, or after you take it off, say del Russo,Greenawalt and personal stylist Christine Cameron of My Style Pill. Another trick? Pin a safety pin inside the seam of the garment, says Greenawalt.

A Ponytail
Do a low, loose ponytail before pulling on a hat, headband or ear muffs. “It’s a really good way to make sure that you don’t get that kink in the back” when you take it down, says del Russo, and it will help keep your hair from getting in a tangle during the commute.

A Braid
“Wearing [your hair] in a braid is nice, because it doesn’t matter if it gets flat,” and it looks cute peeking out of a hat, says Decleve. Not to mention it’s fast and easy in the morning, and you can choose to keep your hat on or take it off once you’re indoors.

The Part
Del Russo’s little trick for outsmarting flattened hat-head? “Whichever way you normally part your hair, flip your hair over to the opposite side,” then put your hat on, she says. When you take your hat off and shake out your hair, you’ll still have all of the body and structure you left with.

But remember: Even if you’ve worked your way through all the tips and tricks and hat head still gets the best of you, just go with it. “Don’t worry too much about it,” says Greenawalt. “Perfection is impossible and everyone is in the same boat.

Original Article Here: http://www.realsimple.com/beauty-fashion/clothing/wardrobe-basics/avoid-hat-head

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With all the hustle-bustle of the season, who wouldn’t want to throw on a Santa sweater or some reindeer earrings and call it done? But special occasion dressing needn’t be stressful. These expert tips will get you stylish, comfortable and very much in the spirit.

Wardrobe wipeout: As a general rule, personal style mentor Alexandra Greenawalt (www.alexandrastylist.com) suggests tossing festive attire that’s more than seven years old. “As we age we tend to forget how dated our clothes are,” she says. “It’s especially important to keep fresh and current at the holidays, since you’re in the spotlight.” What’s more, passé party clothes that suited your shape back then may not be as flattering now.

Continue reading about Alexandra’s holiday tips…

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By: Julia Friedman @ PoolsOfJewels

When I was in middle school, I had a favorite pair of shorts. They were made by Soffe, I believe, and they were the color of Pepto-Bismol. On one of the bottom front corners was a screen-printed image of a pair of ballet slippers, and when I rolled the waistband down, the phrase “get the pointe” appeared just a couple of inches below my belly button. I wore them to gym class every day for two years (with a t-shirt that I had cut the neck off of, obviously). But then my waist and hips and the rest of my body began to change and I grew out of those beloved shorts. It felt like the end of an era.

Shorts quickly became my nemesis. They rode up awkwardly against my thighs, made body parts visible that I didn’t want to be, and never seemed to fit in a way that flattered my figure.

Even today, I rarely wear shorts, which is kind of a shame because I love my legs! I want to show them off but I just don’t really love the way they look in shorts.

So instead, I usually stick to sundresses.

But no more! It’s time to figure out the formula for finding shorts I actually like.

For some help, I reached out to New York City-based personal stylist and fashion expert Alexandra Suzanne Greenawalt, who agrees that “shorts are as challenging as any other garment…

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