Alexa Alfonso

LATEST ARTICLES ( 686 )

• 31 Chic Looks to Wear in March

  

  2019 sure is flying by! We breezed through January and February and have arrived at March. Even though March is not giving us a warm welcome (there's a snow... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Rihanna to Launch Fashion Line

  

  The rumors are true, Rihanna plans to launch a fashion line. So RIP to our collective bank accounts. The luxury brand will feature men's and women's... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Drugstore Finds Worth the Save

  

  As a affordable beauty blogger, you know I love products that don't break the bank. I am also one of those people who goes to the store with the intention of... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Ask Lex: How to Pack Lightly and Maintain Style

  

  Reader: Lex, you always look so great on your vacations! How do you pack light and still pull off those fire lewks?? PS - please be my stylist! Aw, thank you!... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 13 Small Bags You Can Wear Into the Spring

  

  Can I just say how happy I am that small bags are trending in a major way? This is not to say that big bags are out, but they have returned back to their... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Oscars Prep: Awards Season Red Carpet Round Up

  

  Awards season is a long windy road, wouldn't you agree? It starts in early January with the Golden Globes then does not end until the Oscars that occur either... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Bucket Hats: The Perfect Alternative to Beanies and Dad Caps

  

  I used to love me some bucket hats. In the preteen I bought it from Limited Too sort of a way. The hat was denim with frayed ends. I know style to the max,... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• NYFW Style Diaries: February 2019

  

  Fall/Winter 2019 New York Fashion Week has come and gone! I was feeling a little disappointed this season because I did not get as many shows as I usually get. ... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Statements Coats to Shake Up Your Outerwear Game

  

  My very first blog post was about the importance of outerwear. While Lex Loves Couture has since evolved, so has my love of outwear. Statement coats are great... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 7 Pops of Color to Brighten Up a Dreary Winter Wardrobe

  

  Fresh off of fashion week I have to say that winter color was one of the biggest trends that I saw. It is easy to gravitate towards dark colors and neutrals... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• Ask Lex: Valentine’s Day Gifts That Aren’t Chocolate Or Flowers

  

  Reader: I always get my girlfriend the same thing and want to be less predictable for Valentine's Day this year. What are some ideas that are more special than... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 14 Red and Pink Looks to Wear on Valentine’s Day

  

  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... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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 pu... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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 trie... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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.... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2019 LIFESTYLE

• 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... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2019 LIFESTYLE