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 […]
28 Chic Looks to Rock in February
How is it already February. Doesn’t it feel like we were just doing a champagne toast on New Year’s Eve? Enough time has passed for us to have successfully tried and failed to keep up […]
What to Wear When You Don’t Know What to Wear
You’re getting ready for work, a night out with the girls, and/or a date. You haven’t shopped as the holidays have left you broke as a joke and you’re just now recovering. Not every outfit […]
Why You Should Only Follow People Who Inspire You On Instagram
As I have gotten older, my Instagram following has shifted. I stopped following people who I find annoying, uninspiring, or offensive. The accounts I follow now are people who I find motivating in some shape […]
Ask Lex: How to Stay Warm (and Chic) for Work on Cold Days
Reader: It’s so hard getting ready for work in the morning when it’s really cold out. How do you suggest staying warm during the winter commute while keeping your fashion sense? This time of year […]
Lipgloss Making Major Comeback
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 […]
