I’m not one chant “USA! USA! USA!” wildy in a crowd. You’ll very rarely find an American flag on my person. You see, I’m very proud to be American and do believe that I was […]
Category: Lex Thoughts
Social Media Etiquette: Wedding Edition
People get married all year long, but we are now officially approaching wedding season! Which means from now until early October every single weekend you are going to see a flood of “#MeetTheSmiths” type hashtags. […]
9 Essentials Every Girl Should Have at Her Desk
If you have a typical 9-5 job it means that you spend at least eight hours of your day sitting at your desk. Eight hours. When you really think about it, that’s more time than […]
When Is It Okay To Talk About Politics?
Whether you are for Hillary, Donald, Bernie. Ted, John, or hate them all, you have an opinion about this year’s election. With a presidential race as polarizing as this one it is hard not to. The […]
How to Have a Successful Brunch in the City
Brunch is a New York City pastime that will never get old. It is the perfect time to catch with your gal pals, eat a delicious meal, and drink during the daytime without judgement. Brunching […]
3 Thoughts I Had While Watching ‘Havana Motor Club’
My father’s parents were born and raised in Cuba. They came to America just before the rise of the Cuban Revolution and never looked back. If you get to know me just a little bit […]
Why You Shouldn’t Panic About Instagram’s New Algorithm
You have probably seen a post on Instagram where someone is urging you to turn on post notifications for their account. They tell you that Instagram is going to be changing its timeline format from […]
20 Quotes From Strong Women to Inspire You
It’s International Women’s Day! This should not be the only day of the year we honor the women that have paved the way for us, but if there’s any day to do it today is […]
Lex’s NYFW Recap: February 2016
Usually for New York Fashion Week, I do not get too many invitations for shows. Taking an entire day was unnecessary because I rarely had shows back to back. Leaving work for an extended lunch or […]
2015 In Review & The New Year
Happy New Year fashionistas! Last year was an amazing year. My family is happy and healthy. My friendships are strong and supportive. I have a great guy in my life who only thinks I have cooties […]
Underprivileged Kids Teach Us The Real Meaning of Christmas
As people scramble to be a proverbial Santa for their loved ones. There are many in this country who will not have any gifts, a Christmas tree, or even a warm meal to eat. Many […]
Why It’s Critical to Start New Year’s Resolutions Early
Everyone makes New Year’s resolutions—myself included. Joining the gym and shedding those extra “holiday” pounds, being more discipline, and/or applying yourself more on the job (or looking for a new one) typically fall on the list […]
Call Me Scrooge: How Retail Stole My Christmas Spirit
Every Christmas after opening presents, I blast Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. I belt out the high notes. I dance around in a very uncoordinated fashion. I am filled with “Christmas […]
Making Strides: Why I Walk For Onelia
It was a cloudy morning in Hartford, Connecticut seven years ago. I was 19 years old, right in the middle of pledging my sorority. My pledge class was running late (as usual) as we piled […]
Before You Go for Short Haircut: 4 Things to Consider
About four summers ago right around this time, I decided to take the plunge and do a dramatic pixie cut. I brought a picture of Halle Berry to my stylist. Each time I went to the hair […]
