Photos and thoughts on fashion, beauty, tech + city living.
by Alex
Welcome to Letters from the City, a lifestyle photoblog.
My name is Alex and I have been blogging in some form or another since 1998. I’m a former Manhattanite now living the quieter life in Brooklyn. I like outerwear and red lipstick.
When I was younger, I was let loose in a GAP Kids one too many times, resulting in many of the fashion choices you see here in my photos. I also read, traveled, and took cooking and art classes. Art eventually led me around to photography, and to this day I do enjoy a good brunch.
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laura says
Alex, I swear you take the best iphotos. I enjoy your posts on IG so much and can’t believe you take them with your phone! I also really like the effect of belting your coat. It’s very chic and looks so effortless.
Alyson / TAGG says
Wow, what gorgeous photos and you look magnificent in them. Adore the lights and that antique typewriter. Great to find your blog.
Lyddiegal says
hehe, the frog. i love him.
and christmas light bokeh!
I don’t think I took any of those photos this year… what is wrong with me?
Alex Elizabeth says
What? Next year for sure, especially with your new camera.
Next year I requested a family of penguins and a polar bear be added to the yard. There’s already a dolphin with a santa hat. I find that one sort of puzzling.
Lyddiegal says
there were a couple places in my town, and in a neighboring town that had some nice lights i though would make for perfect outfit photo backdrops, but i never managed to get there at just that perfect time before sundown (or at all). I guess we can call it lack of proper motivation or fear of the home owner coming out and saying “excuse me, can I help you? what are you taking photographs of near my house?” Imagine that in the high pitched tone of a self important middle aged housewife.
and dolphins always wear santa hats. they are like santas helpers of the sea. who do you think delivers presents to the sea urchins?
Alex Elizabeth says
Hahahaha yeah that could be awkward. Although I’m sure people with nice lights know people must take photos.
And sea urchins? Bahahahaha. You should do stand up.
Caitlin says
I think it’s awesome how much you’ve been rocking the red lip lately. You have WAY more guts than I do when it comes to that. I always feel so self-conscious wearing lipstick to class, so I hardly ever do. Great outfits!
Alex Elizabeth says
I did used to be really really self-conscious about it… I think I’ve sort of grown into darker lipstick. It’s something that I felt uncomfortable wearing when I was still in college. Darker lipstick also makes me look a little bit older, which can be very good at times.
brett says
i love the lines on that coat/jacket!
brett
Kristin & Megan says
This is making me wish that the holidays weren’t over!