Okay, for some lipgloss never really went anywhere. For many, lipgloss took a backseat to lipstick. It’s not to say that lipstick has completely downtrended. It is still a very valid choice, but it is […]
25 Reasons to Love Neon
That last time I wore neon I was in college. I thought it was a good look, but it was in fact not. This new wave of neon is much more chic. When worn correctly […]
Accessories That Will Save You From a Bad Hair Day
We’ve all had those days. Days when you just cannot deal with your hair. It’s frizzy, dirty, won’t do anything you want it to do, or all of the above. These days call for reinforcements. […]
How to Wear Hiking Boots Off The Trail
Leave it to the fashion gods to take a very practical item and to suggest we wear it in the most impractical way. Here’s my thoughts on the trend — take it with a grain […]
Ask Lex: How to Edit Instagram Photos
Reader: I love your photos on Instagram! What apps do you use/how do you edit them? I have had a lot of trial and error over the years on how I edit my photos. I […]
11 Shows to Binge on a Cold, Rainy, or Snowy Day
So, the winter storm they predicted was definitely a bust, but the deep freeze predicted for today was not. Today is single digits with a real feel that’s in the negatives. I don’t know about […]
What to Wear During Winter Weekends
Cheers to the freakin’ weekend! Unlike summer weekends, there is less inspiration to go outside during this time of year. While living like a hermit and hibernating like a bear is one ideal option, keeping […]
20 Pairs of Pants Perfect for Work
I try to make skirts/dresses work for as long as I can, but there is certain point in the season where it so cold the wind hurts my face. When this happens I try to […]
4 Ways to Get Out of a Beauty Rut
Even when you feel like you are a master of beauty, you get a a little bored sometimes. It could be doing the same hairstyle, following identical makeup steps everyday, or simply sticking in a […]
Ask Lex: Do Fashion Trends Matter?
Reader: It seems like everything is in style lately. Do fashion trends actually matter anymore? From a blogger perspective I can’t in good conscious tell you no because that would be me telling you that […]
How to Wear Slouchy Boots
Slouchy boots were HOT in the early 2010s and began to downtrend when the more form fitting options became available. They didn’t quite go out of style, but if you were anything like me you […]
Antigua 2018 Style Diaries
If you follow me on Instagram then you saw that I spent my holiday break on the beautiful island of Antigua. It was my first time and it did not disappoint. My best friend’s family […]
Lex’s FAQ
The purpose of this space is for me to give you tips on affordable fashion and beauty. I do my best not to steer the focus away from that. Just in case you were curious […]
6 Ways to Layer a Turtleneck
Turtlenecks are great on their own, but one of the best things about them is that they are great for layering. Whether its extending the life of your favorite blouse/dress or simply extra warmth. Turtlenecks […]
Ask Lex: How to Spend a Sephora Gift Card
Reader: If you had $30-$40 left on a Sephora gift card, what are some suggestions to purchase to make the most of this amount? The majority of the time I use Sephora gift cards for […]
