I always feel a strange twinge at the start Hispanic Heritage Month. Partially because it should be called Latino (or Latinx) Heritage Month to be more inclusive. Mostly because I don’t always feel like I […]
Author: Lex Loves Couture
Having grown up with a mother who is obsessed with beauty and fashion it is safe to say that my passion for both runs in my genes. Lex Loves Couture, gives me an outlet to share my budget and trend conscious finds. I love to see the biggest trends come to life on the streets of NYC. That is where I draw my biggest fashion and beauty inspiration.
How to Transition Into Fall Without Looking Crazy
Fashionistas, it’s 80 degrees and I saw a girl wearing a leather jacket. While her outfit was very cute, it would have made more sense on a day with some sort of wind chill. Today […]
Turning 30: 6 Lessons I’ve Learned from my 20-Somethings
It’s my birthday! Not just any birthday, but the big 3-0. Speaking candidly, I’ve been dreading this day for as long as I could remember. Turning 30 always seemed like this ominous thing. I had […]
Life of a Micro-Influencer: I Stopped the Follower Count Chase
Okay so real talk, I had zero aspirations to be an influencer. Blogger?Absolutely. Writer? Totally. Influencer? That was an accident. I have always loved to write. Starting to a blog was a natural progression. The […]
How to Survive a Big Chop
About a year ago, I sat in the chair of the barber who had been cutting my the sides of my pixie cut and told him to take my hair as short as possible without […]
31 Outfits to Wear in August 2019
It’s August. How did that happen?! As per usual, summer flew by with very little regard for those who have been trying to enjoy it. It’s fine though, there’s still plenty of summer to soak […]
Orange is Having a Major Moment
Orange was the surprise must have color of the season. While I do love a bright color during the summer, I won’t lie and say that the citrus color is my go-to. This summer it […]
Lex’s Heatwave Proof Makeup Tricks
There are plenty of fresh faced girls out there. The girls who say that they only wear mascara to work with pride. I am not one of those girls. I don’t wear makeup daily because […]
The Importance of Breaking Out of Your Style Box
The summer before my senior year of high school, I remember flipping through a Teen Vogue . It was the back-to-school issue and there was a shopping guide for each personal style category. My sister […]
21 Sleeveless Pieces to Help You Beat the Heat
Summer is in FULL swing with temps in NYC steadily climbing to the high 80s/90s everyday. If you’re like me and get places via public transportation the last thing you want to be doing is […]
How to Improve Your Iphoneography
Ever since iPhone portrait mode came into play, I have found myself relying on my DSLR camera less and less. My phone is essentially attached to my hand so any moment can be a mini […]
Learning to Love My Curls
When I was little I had two signature looks – two braids with bobos (I don’t know the real name nor do I care to find out because this is better) or an Afro puff. […]
10 Slip Skirts Perfect for Summer
I don’t know about you, but I have been living in the slip skirts this spring/summer. I’d feel special if every other girl in NYC was not doing the same. I can’t make it an […]
Lex’s Go-To Fast Fashion Spots
I very frequently get asked where I shop. The truth is I rarely shop anymore thanks to Rent The Runway! While I shop significantly less, I haven’t stopped shopping entirely. When I do need to […]
20 Summer Bags You Need In Your Rotation
A bag can make or break your look. This rings especially true during the summer. It’s the pop that requires minimal effort as you would be carrying a bag no matter what. If you’re looking […]
