Alexa Alfonso

LATEST ARTICLES ( 686 )

• Blanket Scarves That Won’t Break The Bank

  

  Blanket scarves first got some momentum last season. They are a great way to hold off on wearing a heavier jacket while still staying warm. Blanket scarves are... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• 3 Ways to Wear a Full Skirt At The Office

  

  Full skirts can seem a little intimidating to wear. I know because it personally took me a long time to actually buy one. Figuring out how to wear it is... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Lex On The Go: Makeup Bag Essentials

  

  As a girl on the go, makeup touch ups are necessary and inevitable. It is important to have the right products in your makeup bag. There some things that you... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• How to Wear Culottes in the Fall

  

  Culottes are easier to wear in the summer. There's no denying it. That does not mean that the cropped pant does do have a place in the fall season. In fact,... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Lex On The Go: Flat Out Of Heels Rollable Flats

  

  There are some weeks where I feel like I am spending every night at home watching television. While there are others weeks I have plans with my boyfriend or... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• The Half Up Top Knot: A Love/Hate Relationship

  

  I have a weird love/hate relationship with the half up top knot. Part of me thinks it is really cute and effortless. It looks like I took time to do an... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Why I (And You Should) Want Mom Jeans

  

  Over ten years ago there was sketch on Saturday Night Live in which Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, and Rachel Dratch dressed up like stereotypical moms.... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• The 3 Types of Over-The-Knee Boots Every Girl Needs

  

  Over-the-knee boots are not just a a trend, they are a necessity. Besides the obvious fact that that they make every outfit look adorable, over-the-knee boots... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Lex’s 4 Must Have Skincare Products

  

  Every girl has products that they are obsessed with. Those steps in your skincare routine that you swear you can feel difference when they are skipped. My mothe... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Layering Season: 5 Scarves Under $15

  

  It is that time of year when a light jacket and a scarf is all you really need to stay warm! Also known as, Lex's FAVORITE time of the year. Fashion is so... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• 2 Ways to Achieve Beachy Waves for the Fall

  

  When you think of beachy waves you probably think of a blonde in a tropical locale and maybe her surf board is nearby. There is no denying that the beach babes... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• How to Stay Chic at Office

  

  The office can be a dreary place. You are sitting in a cubicle for upwards of eight hours a day. You have a short lunch break which four out of five days you ma... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• 10 Booties Under $100

  

  Booties season is in full effect. The fun thing is that there are so many different types of booties that are trending this season! So you can get a pair that i... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Why I’m Quitting Shopping…Sort Of

  

  There was a movie called Confessions of Shopaholic that came out a few years ago. When I saw it at first I said to myself, "Geez, thank God I am nothing like... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 LIFESTYLE

• 5 Fall Outfits for Weekend Activities

  

  One of the great things about fall is the fact that there are so many fun options of things to do. It could be watching a football game, going pumpkin... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 LIFESTYLE

• What to Wear to an Arts Event

  

  There was a time that people would wear formal attire to attend a Broadway show. Yes, evening gowns, tuxedos, and even white gloves and top hats. Heck, they use... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2015 LIFESTYLE

• 3 Outfits Perfect For Start of Fall

  

  The start of fall is tricky. It's not quite chilly enough for sweater weather, but not quite warm enough to extend your summer wardrobe. Also, if you anything... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Why YOU Should Deep Condition Your Hair

  

  It doesn't matter what your hair type is, doing a deep condition weekly is essential to the health and growth of your hair. So if your hair is straight, wavy,... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 LIFESTYLE

• Why a White Button Down is a Must Have Staple

  

  A staple is defined as "something having widespread and constant use or appeal" by the Merriam Webster Dictionary. In terms of fashion, a staple is a classic... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 LIFESTYLE