2019 sure is flying by! We breezed through January and February and have arrived at March. Even though March is not giving us a warm welcome (there’s a snow storm expected Sunday), spring is definitely […]
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.
Rihanna to Launch Fashion Line
The rumors are true, Rihanna plans to launch a fashion line. So RIP to our collective bank accounts. The luxury brand will feature men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, etc. It will be backed […]
Drugstore Finds Worth the Save
As a affordable beauty blogger, you know I love products that don’t break the bank. I am also one of those people who goes to the store with the intention of buying one thing and […]
Ask Lex: How to Pack Lightly and Maintain Style
Reader: Lex, you always look so great on your vacations! How do you pack light and still pull off those fire lewks?? PS – please be my stylist! Aw, thank you! Full disclosure, I don’t […]
13 Small Bags You Can Wear Into the Spring
Can I just say how happy I am that small bags are trending in a major way? This is not to say that big bags are out, but they have returned back to their rightful […]
Oscars Prep: Awards Season Red Carpet Round Up
Awards season is a long windy road, wouldn’t you agree? It starts in early January with the Golden Globes then does not end until the Oscars that occur either end of February or early March. […]
Bucket Hats: The Perfect Alternative to Beanies and Dad Caps
I used to love me some bucket hats. In the preteen I bought it from Limited Too sort of a way. The hat was denim with frayed ends. I know style to the max, right? […]
NYFW Style Diaries: February 2019
Fall/Winter 2019 New York Fashion Week has come and gone! I was feeling a little disappointed this season because I did not get as many shows as I usually get. I had to “buck up” […]
Statements Coats to Shake Up Your Outerwear Game
My very first blog post was about the importance of outerwear. While Lex Loves Couture has since evolved, so has my love of outwear. Statement coats are great way to give your day to day […]
7 Pops of Color to Brighten Up a Dreary Winter Wardrobe
Fresh off of fashion week I have to say that winter color was one of the biggest trends that I saw. It is easy to gravitate towards dark colors and neutrals (simply based on mood). […]
Ask Lex: Valentine’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Chocolate Or Flowers
Reader: I always get my girlfriend the same thing and want to be less predictable for Valentine’s Day this year. What are some ideas that are more special than flowers or chocolate? I’ll start with […]
14 Red and Pink Looks to Wear on Valentine’s Day
Whether it is a night out with bae or Galentine’s Day it is fun to celebrate love. Romantic love, friendship love, any love. If you have plans for Valentine’s Day (or some day near it), […]
Why I Prefer February Fashion Week to September
Unpopular opinion – New York Fashion Week in February is better than September. Many will disagree with me because it’s cold and occasionally snowy. That can put a damper on things, but when you look […]
Ask Lex: Best Long-Wear Manicure
Reader: I hate getting my nails done and then having it chip two days later. It’s important to me that my nails are always looking good. What are your suggestions for a manicure that will […]
PSA: Please Stop Asking Black Girls About Their Hair
It’s Saturday night and I got braids earlier today. Considering the fact that I left work on Friday with a short black curly fro and will be arriving on Monday with waist length ombre box […]
