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who doesn't love to see themself on film??

omg I'm so excited..
if you missed the good american's party
here's the video and all it's goodness

Party Temperature Tester Babe

Are you guilty of running late to every party so that you can text your girlfriends to tell you how it is? One of my girlfriends pulled this on me for the best party of the season. Penthouse, free drinks, full buffet of hot apps, wonderful people, and the biggest private roofdeck in manhattan. Who would want to miss this triple threat?? What a nice change from last weeks party in honor of a pet photographer that was held at Taj-bizarro people, the only free drinks were sex on the beach (weren't those trumped by cosmos like 10 years ago) and the only food was frozen appetizers. I know it's a recession but please. If I wanted a trader joe spanikopita I can stay home.
Anywhooo...all parties are a risk and a gamble because it's your time. I always say, if you don't like it you can always leave and make up some gracious excuse.

Where the babes are

Or hot chicks as my friend Cass would say....Bryant Park Yoga Tuesday morning 10am was delicious, sweaty, and sweet. It would be heaven if I were a guy or a lesbian. 140 yogis and I only counted 3 men-not that I was counting. One of the many male onlookers found it necessary to get  picture of himself surrounded by the yogis but did not actually take the class! What I learned the hard way was that half of the mats got sun and the other half were shaded. The repeat yogis knew which ones to snag. I was just happy to have a mat enjoy free yoga in the park sponsored by Lululemon the crazy expensive yoga clothing line. 
So Boys...if you're single and looking you know where to go!
F0r schedule http://www.bryantpark.org/calendar/classes.php

Another cheapie cheerful hamptons Weekend

Luxury Lodging $0
Luxury Lunch from CVS $4.99

Luxury Liner $36 each way

Having Fun on the cheap in the sun=Priceless

Polo in the Hamptons


Really is there anything more glamorous than the Mercedes Benz Polo VIP tent Saturdays in the Hamptons? It certainly is a great opportunity for many corporate sponsors-pop chips, and teak furniture, stoli vodka....but NO CHAMPAGNE....say what! Why go??? For the people watching...for the polo match which no one watches. I spotted a few of the Housewives of New York City looking desperate...all of whom will go to an opening of an envelope. Jill Zarin, Alex McCord, and Ramona. I also saw Jon of Jon and Kate who every paparazzi made a big 2 DO about which I cannot understand. He's famous for having 8 kids...who cares. The most amusing part of the spectacle was watching the shark attack-A certain older 'matchmaker' J hooking her teeth into the hot Irishman who was chatting me up. In rapid fire she asked him serious questions...visa or green card? who do you work under at goldman sachs? where do you live? how long have you been with your girlfriend? So aggressive it was hilarious. The men found it amusing and super indicative of New York. Not that a man like that would ever need to hire a matchmaker...he seemed to have no problem getting the ladies. I think she just wanted to drool up close.
smooze
oggle
preen
air kiss
repeat

Unzipped

Jetted up on the scooter to see a screening of Isaac Mizrahi's Unzipped. Really I bought my ticket because my 'fairy fashion godfather' Harold Koda left his Maine summer house to moderate the conversation with Isaac and his coworker. I had seen the movie before but it was so much richer in the auditorium filled with fashionistas, upper eastside ladies, and a few 'fabulous' men in designer shoes.
See the preshow interview filmed by Abigail Pope

Ms Webb....I'm ready for my closeup


Last night I participated in the filming of potential pilot for a possible television show for Bravo. My love coach girlfriend 'the love fairy' sprinkled her magic dust all over my aerie abode and today I can feel it working. And I have also seen Elizabeth's style transformation (she's looking hot and colorful) happen with a little help from moi.
But boy let me tell you the behind the scenes of a taping is an interesting show. The whole 3 hour evening will be edited down to 3 minutes!
I always wish the cameras could capture every last morsel of the evening. But that's what reality tv does right? It's natural that we would be nervous on camera and then total relax and dirty dish when they're off. Now that Sex and the City is no longer what show better to take it's place? Who doesn't need a little help in the love department?
We all agreed to put in our release form NOT FOR NATIONAL TELEVISION AIR. There is a reason why I haven't applied for the bachlorette. I don't want to be on television showing my dating dirty laundry but it's fun to dish on a blog...I guess I'm a conflicted, complicated, old fashioned girl. Yes I've said that already...
The filming crew (ironically called Disposable) was about 7 hipsters and the equipment was crazy. The lights, the cords, the cameras, the mics, the rearranging of the apartment, the many questions-it was an exciting circus. The talented and beautifully UK accented Lauren Whitworth was onset to 'jussh' our makeup which I was quiet pleased with a little bump up of glamour. As I was part of the filmed show, managing the location, providing candles, platters, light stylish props, and on hand for style questions it was busy. The set up was what took the longest and in downtime the uber knowledgeable Donna Sonkin explained the scientific behind cellulite and how getting healthy makes you thin. Nothing was scripted on our part and the format was a casual ladies night dish about dating with Elizabeth Webb guiding us, encouraging us, educating us in the best ways to navigate dating in NYC. My favorite part was the bon bon=short lived boy toy fling metaphor. There was cheese, champagne, and bon bons to nibble on during the taping but none of us wanted to be seen eating-we're such girls. My champers glass was filled with sparkling water and did end up on my dress at one point due to excitement. It was a party but nothing got broken.

More info on the love fairy go to www.lavidafemme.com
See Lauren Whitworth's work at www.laurenwhitworth.com
Donna Sonkin is at www.getthinforthecamera.com
Produced by Disposable www.disposabletelevision.com

The Current Reality of Craiglist postings for biz

I’m not sure when exactly Craigslist jumped the shark, but it’s definitely in another continent right now. With all the murders and personal ads looking for ‘friends with benefits it’s gotten a bad reputation. My makeup artist friend swears by finding good jobs in fashion. So every once in awhile I would search ‘fashion stylist’. Most of the listing were obviously unpaid or ‘tfp’ aka ‘trade for prints’ but I found myself skeptical/excited about a post for a pilot TV show that was looking for wardrobe stylists and designers. I’m used to most craigslist’s emails to be unanswered but this one responded with a meeting time of Thursday 1pm and to be on time! I showed up a few minutes early only to realize I don’t even the name of the company I was visiting. Ushered through a freight entrance into a mini boite with defunct disco ball there was more adventure to unfold. The air was stagnant-no AC and other interviewees all sitting on benches silent. I felt out of place being one of the only Caucasian in the room. Obama is leading this new trend. We wait and wait and wait. The host- Rafael Benito obviously waiting on the rest of the crew. No organization or table set up, their crew finally gets their ‘s%$t’ together and leads us upstairs. The ‘producer’ we are told is Jay Ellis who produced Gloria Gaynor. To our knowledge he has no experience in the TV world but the most important thing is for us to believe in the project. Wearing black track pants, black t-shirt, shaggy dyed hair, and a permanent mini cigarillo in his mouth as he mumbles his spiel it becomes obvious that this relict left his brain in the 70’s from dropping acid. He’s also in bad need of a makeover, which would be a big undertaking. We are told the show will be a reality show taking place in this club and will be featuring gay and bisexuals and that several networks are interested because he has so many contacts in the world. Yeah and I can fly. Funny I run into another stylist I know from the scene whose publicist sent her to this casting. She leaves pissed off before getting interviewed. Despite the fear/bad feeling in my stomach I stick around just to see what happens. The ‘producer’ tells us the most important thing is that we ‘believe’ in the show and that it will makes us ‘hot’ in the industry. The pilot is an unpaid job and he doesn’t seem to grasp the concept that budgets are needed to accomplish wardrobe for film. He also doesn’t seem to understand the difference between a wardrobe stylist and a designer or have any interest in looking at any of our portfolios. We are asked if we are ‘in’ because apparently they are taking any and all stylists that will have the project. I retort that they are going to have to cast the talent to avoid having ‘too many cooks in the kitchen’. They admit that ‘something will be worked out’. After a disorganized meeting with several minions who seem to understand the business a little bit more I shake hands and thank them for my time. I wouldn’t work with these wakadoodles if they paid me….The sad thing is that I left behind 3 stylists who were on board. It seems in this crazy economy some are taking advantage.

Free Hamptons?

What is the hidden cost of a free place to stay in the Hamptons? Several times this summer I have been invited to stay at single guy's homes in the Hamptons. These are men who I know in a limited capacity. It boarders on inappropriate because I know what their agenda is. But hey can you blame them? I'm cute. I'm attractive. I look hot in red. I however will not put myself in a compromising situation. I know there are lots of other women who would jump on the opportunity but not realize the bad choice until the guy makes an unwelcome advance.
Recently I was in the Hamptons with a fun girlfriend who hooked us up with a free room in a 'friend's' house in Southampton. The price in 3 parts:
-feeling dirty due to no hot water showers and no hot breakfast due to the gas not working
-my friend fending off an unwelcome move
-may have to pay for Mercedes mirror that we dinged while bringing back coffee and croissants for the house.
I guess it's true that no good deed goes unpunished!

Any thoughts or stories to add? please comment...

Private Ping Pong


In New York, it's all about the private clubs. Shhhhh.....ladies this is wonderful spot filled with 2/3rd men and 75% single. Hurry since memberships are very reasonable and it's still not officially open. SpiNyc (http://www.spinyc.com/) is a private ping pong club in the lower level of 304 Park Avenue South. Entrance is on 23rd and is totally on the dl. Management is waiting on the liqour liscense but ponging is open. There are three distinct areas-the back private party room sponsored by Fred Perry-very dark, preppy, and handsome/still a bit raw, modern hip and clean locker rooms (you may work up a sweat for those serious ping pong players), and the main attraction ping pong area complete with bleachers and bar for those who want to oggle. I found out about this hip spot from my talented friend Masala of redmasala.com. Our good friend Mikey (founder of http://mikeyshookup.com/) is a charter member and long time ponger. Ceo/owner Andrew informed us that the floor in the ping pong room is the same floor they do the olympics on and took 2 weeks to install. Afficiandos will enjoy that and others will enjoy the laid back and playful attitude of the place. Unique architectural features such as the playing room having a window onto the subway platform, and existing 1930's revolving door from the old woolworth passage impressed us. I'm hoping the let girls pong for free....hint hint. Andrew was very welcoming to us and encouraged us to stop by anytime! Considering the vibe I think I may do that!

Sundays in the Hamptons

Sunday afternoon we're at The Chateau (shabby chic delapitated shack with direct bay beach access) in Hampton Bays hosted by a charming group of europeans. One red hot architect serves us a true argentinean bbq. First hamburguesas, skirt steak, and then sirloin. After sating ourselves I wryly added, " I think I need some more meat," the host offered me a grand tour of the house ;)
As we're parting for Sunset Beach on shelter island our hosts announce, "we have the sunset here". "You don't understand.....IT's not about the sunset!"
On the ferry I am descended upon by a potential suitor who failed to return my phone call letting him know I would be in the hamptons this weekend. 'Justin' gets out of his car and comes to kiss me on the cheek and proceeds to tell me about having to escort a friends old aunt via car all the way to aspen and then flying back to the east coast yesterday...his place being crammed full of house guests forcing him to flee and stay at another house, yada yada yada....I'm guessing he's thinking he needs to make excuses to me. But seriously does he think he went to siberia where there were no telephones! Give me a break playa!
Arriving at the beachy saint tropez wanna be hotspot the place is exploding with people and we wonder if we're going to be able to park on this island. I have seen this place busy but this is a CF. Just getting in the door is a mosh pit like experience and getting a table-forget about it. They are no longer taking names and most tables are overflowing with hangers on. Hamptons seems to be a perfect breeding ground for the peter pan syndrome. All the men are the same and the women are younger and newer to the scene. European women are dressed like prostitutes trying to pull off 'beach coverups' over bathing suits as appropriate attire? We were trying to figure out which group was this season's Estonian hookers and pimp currently working out of the American Hotel but everyone fits the bill. Urban myth or social trend? I call it the Shelter Island Shit Show!