Alexandra's Archive

We're feeling a little retro this weekend, and as the world gears up for another round of Fashion Weeks (although we can't bear to talk Fall/Winter when Spring is still taking it's sweet time to arrive), we take a look at 5 films that captured iconic fashion trends over the decades. 


Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
The 1960s: Age of Rock & Roll and Audrey Hepburn. Breakfast at...

This past summer, I had the privilege of visiting one of the most beautiful and enchanting places on earth: Bali, Indonesia. For those of you who have not seen the film adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir, ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ (which was filmed in Ubud, Bali), imagine the most tranquil and beautiful scenery you have ever seen! I have never envisioned a place with such vibrant colors,...

I refuse to wait until summer to enjoy my favourite seasonal foods, and this guacamole dip gets me from freezing to fiesta in 10 minutes or less.

2 medium avocados
1 small tomato, diced finely
1/2 onion, minced
juice of 1 lemon (to taste)
salt, to taste
dash cayenne pepper (optional, for a Super Spicy Southern taste)


Mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl (for a chunkier texture) or blender (for a...

Hello lovelies! I'm Alexandra and I'm thrilled to be a new ChickAdvisor Intern! I had been a member on ChickAdvisor for almost 2 years before I joined the team. I absolutely love the site and the people that run it!

Alexandra's penchant for posing means she'll fit right in:  we're loving her rich fuschia lips and nails against the neutral palette of her ensemble

I graduated...