Alexa Alfonso

LATEST ARTICLES ( 686 )

• How to Make Your Entire Home Festive

  

  It's hard to believe that we are already approaching another holiday! Just last month it was time to prep our tables for Thanksgiving. Getting into the holiday... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Are Chokers Basic?

  

  I was out for a friend's birthday this past weekend. As we sat at our brunch table, one girl points out that pretty much all of us are wearing chokers. I... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 31 Eye-catching Looks for December

  

  If 2016 were a day of the week, it would be a Monday. Let's all collectively agree that it has been a weird/wild ride. I cannot say that I am sad to see this... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 25 Street Style Looks Perfect for Thanksgiving Dinner

  

  Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! Tomorrow you will be seeing your extended family that you probably only see a few times per year. Even though they would love you... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 6 Cool Ways to Wear Fishnets

  

  Okay, I can't say that fishnets were ever exactly out. There is no denying that there was a definite downtrend as we shifted back to the basics of sheer and... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Table Styling: A Guide to the Perfect Thanksgiving Tablescape

  It's unreal that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While everyone's favorite part about Thanksgiving is the eating...of course. For those who may be... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 8 Tasteful Ways to Wear Animal Print

  

  I am not afraid of prints. In fact, I love them. Stripes, geometric, jacquard, etc. - I live for them. The only type of print that I tend to steer clear of is... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Lex’s 4 Year Blogiversary

  

  Lex Loves Couture started as a Tumblr page with a black background and white text. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect for it to be where it is today. I jus... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 2016 Has Been A Weird Year To Be A Lot of Things

  

  My mom always told me not to have a chip on my shoulder. She'd say, "When I go on an interview I think the fact that I'm black, an immigrant with an accent,... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 7 Easy Last Minute Bodysuit Halloween Costumes

  

  So you don't really care too much about Halloween, but you made plans for this weekend anyway. It's way too late to order a costume and the costumes at Hallowee... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Why You Should Only Wear Muted Nail Colors This Season

  

  While the fall has never been known for its bright colors, you will definitely see a lot less deep purples and reds and a lot more greys, nudes, blush pinks, an... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 5 Ways to Wear Oversized Trend

  

  This season is about all things oversized. If you're like me the step away from tight clothing is welcomed with open arms. Besides the constricting aspects,... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• Trending: Patch Me Up

  

  Whether you buy a garment with patches on it already or you iron the patches on yourself, just know that you need to own at least one thing with the... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 3 Face Masks Lex Is Currently Obsessed With

  

  When I was little my mother would rub this green goop all over her face before bed. For a child, it was pretty terrifying. As I grew older I came to realize it... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• I Dressed Like It Was Fashion Week For a Month

  

  This past fashion week season I put a little more care into my looks. Typically I would buy a few key pieces and haphazardly throw outfits together each day.... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• How to Blend Interior Styles

  

  One of the best things about about interior design is the unlimited creativity. Forget about the usual matching palette and add a little bit of visual interest... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 7 Hairstyles Perfect for Fall

  

  We all love fall, but I love fall for a very particular reason- no humidity! For some girls humidity is a non-issue. Lucky you, but for me no matter what my hai... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2016 LIFESTYLE

• My Optimistic Hopes for Tonight’s Presidential Debate

  

  Media outlets are comparing tonight's presidential debate to the Super Bowl. To trivialize it and compare it to a sporting event sets it up to be a bad reality... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• 3 Ways to Embrace Fall Without Being Basic

  

  Since the day after Labor Day, Instagram and Facebook have been flooded with memes about loving fall. Leaves, sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes- you know... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2016 LIFESTYLE

• How to Define Your Design Style

  

  Defining your decorating style can be a bit hard. While most designers blend a few different styles, having a core style is key. The most important thing is to... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2016 LIFESTYLE