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Lex Loves Couture
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Your guide to affordable fashion & beauty
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NYFW Street Style: September 2015
Fashion week is SO different this year. My thoughts on the new location is still pending, but the change of venue has lead to a new type of street style... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Lulu*s Style Studio—September 2015
So, yesterday was my birthday! While most would say running around in the rain going to shows and events is not the way to celebrate, as a fashion lover I was i... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Brigitte Bardot Hair & Vibrant Colors at Malan Breton SS16 Show
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Malan Breton Spring/Summer 2016 Collection show. I absolutely loved his entire collection! From gorgeous... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
3 Things I Have Learned from NYFW—So Far
In the fashion blogging world, fashion week sort of acts as a thermometer of how you are doing. Invites are obviously not the only measure of success, but it... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
4 Ways to Wear White During Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is so bittersweet, isn't it? Part of you is like, "Yay! Long weekend!" and the other part of you is like, "Ugh, the summer is over". The... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Lex’s Back to School Style Rules
I have been out of school for four years. So those first day jitters are something that are now a distant memory. While I don't miss classes, professors, and... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
3 Fall Trends You Can Start Wearing RIGHT NOW
Okay, I love the summer. Long bright days, leaving the house in the morning without a jacket, and the general carefree spirit that comes with it are amazing... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2015 LIFESTYLE -
How to Sightsee Stylishly
I spent last weekend in Washington, D.C. It wasn't my first time visiting, but I'll admit it was my first time exploring and seeing all of the monuments. I'm no... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2015 LIFESTYLE -
What to Wear to a Summer Wedding/Cocktail Party
June and August are the two biggest wedding months of the summer. Last weekend, I knew of at about four people going weddings. I even went to one myself. In... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2015 LIFESTYLE -
3 End of Summer Culotte Looks
Culottes are a piece that are technically supposed to go all year. While you can make them work in the colder months, the easiest time to rock a pair is during... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2015 LIFESTYLE -
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... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2015 LIFESTYLE -
4 Office Looks Perfect for a Hot Summer
Well fashionistas, be careful what you wish for because you just may get it! All winter and spring we were counting down until summer. Now the summer is... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Lex’s Summer Beauty Essentials
With the summer heat comes a shift in our beauty routine. This can extend from makeup to the type of perfume you use. I have a few tried-and-true favorites... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2015 LIFESTYLE -
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... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2015 LIFESTYLE -
The Dangers of Shopping Cheap
You walk into Forever 21 and see a table of beautifully displayed camisoles in every color for only $3.80 each. You grab three telling yourself that you really... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Chic Thursday: Summer Day to Night Transition
We have all been there. A long work day that is followed by an event or a happy hour with friends. You do not want to nor do you the time to go home and change... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Cancun 2015 Style Diaries
The vacation may be over, but the style isn't! I stayed at the Beach Palace in Cancun, Mexico for seven beautiful and relaxing days. Usually when we visit... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Bruce Jenner Beautifully Debuts as a Woman on June Vanity Fair Cover
Imagine living your life in a body that feels wrong. What if living your life freely could potentially put you in danger (physically and/or mentally)? Now... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Style Crush Monday: Hailee Steinfeld
She got her start in 2010's True Grit at age 13. Five years later, Hailee Steinfeld is a highly sought after actress and a fashion icon to boot. Most recently,... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Trending Tuesday: 2015 Swimwear Guide
Bikini season is officially upon us. Whether it is a trip to the Hamptons, the Jersey Shore, a tropical getaway, or maybe just the pool in your backyard there i... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2015 LIFESTYLE