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 […]
Category: Lex Thoughts
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 […]
Going Back to Basics
When I started Lex Loves Couture almost three years ago my goal was to share how to wear fashion and beauty trends in an affordable way. That was it. It was simple and it worked. […]
A Look at History Shows That You Cannot Really Define Beauty
In a super interesting video created by Buzzfeed, we get an extended glimpse into the history of beauty going as far back as ancient Egypt. From unibrows being all the rage in ancient Greece to […]
Style Crush Monday: Gigi Hadid
The daughter of a real estate mogul and one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a model with both runway and print success, and a sense of style that is undeniable. Gigi Hadid is […]
#DearMe
YouTube is running a campaign in honor of International Women’s Day (March 8th) asking its users to have a talk with their younger selves. I have a YouTube channel, but as a writer I have […]
6 Things Fashion Girls Get Excited About When Spring is Almost Here
We made it! The past month was the coldest February in 81 years. Also known as the longest 28 days of my entire life. Thank god it was not a leap year! While we still […]
