Within Southern California’s magnificent Pacific Palisades area, Elyse Walker is synonymous with fashion that takes on many forms. Since opening her doors in 1999, Elyse has quadrupled the size of her retail space, including a new location in Newport Beach. A couple of years ago, she brought on a dedicated jewelry buyer, Alexandra Lippin, to expand that category within her stores. We caught up with Alex and found out she finds no guilt in pleasure, and that her choice of music changes with her mood.
JA New York: Facebook or Instagram?
Alexandra Lippin: Instagram
JA New York: Favorite gemstone?
AL: Diamonds!
JA New York: Dream celebrity client?
AL: Our customers are our stars–Truly!
JA New York: Guilty pleasure?
AL: There’s no guilt in pleasure
JA New York: Favorite holiday?
AL: Thanksgiving
JA New York: Music you play in your store?
AL: Upbeat/Dance music
JA New York: Music you play in your car/home?
AL: I listen to almost everything–rap, rock, dance, country, R&B–and my music preference changes with my mood, time of day and audience.
JA New York: If you had a Super Power it would be…?
AL: Time travel
JA New York: Your most prized possession?
AL: My parents’ wedding bands
JA New York: Go-to news source?
AL: CNN