Lex What Wear

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Thrifted Red Dress

JACKET | DRESS similar | BOOTS

Brought back my favorite thrifted red dress, just in time for the warm weather over the weekend. This little red dress was no more than $5 at a small vintage shop in New York City, yet when I wear it, I feel like a million bucks. I guess that’s the perk of thrifting after all.

I love the midi length of this piece, but to change it up, I tied my red dress with a front knot detail and styled it pretty simply. I’m wearing my trusty moto jacket and studded boots to give this look an edgy feel. That’s my favorite way to style outfits right now, so I apologize in advance for the non-edgy fans.

I firmly believe that all of these pieces would be beneficial to your wardrobe, and I encourage all of you to get out and go thrifting one weekend this spring. It’s such a fun and therapeutic kind of retail therapy. I love picking out “another’s trash” and envisioning how I will wear it. I can’t wait to wear this thrifted red dress again this spring, and I intend to style it differently for you all, so you can see how versatile a $5 dress can be.

XO, ALEX

Cheers To 32 Years

I thought once I hit 30 I’d stop sharing my age publicly, because let’s be honest, who wants to get older? Well screw it. 32 is the number this year, and I’ve declared this year as “the year of me”. I’ve sacrificed so much of me (willingly and proudly) over the last two years, so now is my turn to refocus that energy on myself. That doesn’t mean I’m not focusing on my amazing husband and incredible baby boy, but it’s more of an aligned and concentrated focus on me personally.

At 30 I gave everything I had to Evan and his health and recovery. At 31 I gave everything I had to the tiny and precious life growing inside of me. At 32 I plan to give myself some attention, working on my mental, physical and emotional health. The end goal is to be my BEST for my family, who rely on me to keep the train on the tracks every single day. I want to be mentally and physically fit, more so than I’ve ever been. I want to dig into planning for the future, mapping out my professional and personal goals, and defining what success looks like for me in the next decade.

I think this is something we can all do at any point in our lives. It doesn’t have to be a new year or a birthday, or an anniversary of an important date. We can easily pick up a pen and paper at any point and start to focus on ourselves. Give yourself the time and energy you deserve. Schedule 30 minutes per day to devote to you. That’s the plan I have for 32.

Must Read Books For February

HAT | SCARF similar | BLOUSE | DENIM | BOOTIES

I haven’t always been a big book worm. Most of the time I’d rather read the news, scroll Twitter, or catch up on all things pop-culture via Instagram. This year I’ve made a goal to try to read more, and deep dive into books vs. being on my phone, watching TV, etc.

I’ll keep you up to speed on my progress, because this definitely WON’T BE EASY FOR ME! If my husband is reading this, I bet he’s belly laughing so hard. While the thought of me giving up my phone for a book might be far-fetched, I do intend to make a concerted effort in February.

Like everything else I do, I’ve been conducting research and found a list of books I’d like to try in February. This is not saying I will be starting a book club (baby steps), but I thought I’d share my journey and favorite books with you guys. So here goes nothing. Less phone, more time spent being present and focused, and more away from the screen.

XO, ALEX

Easy Layers For Your Wardrobe

HEADBAND | COAT | DRESS | BOOTIES

Easy layers are key this time of the year. We’re all anxiously awaiting spring, pretty much over winter, and want to start dressing for warmer weather. Unfortunately Mother Nature has a few more months of colder days planned for us, so I figured I would share key pieces that make layering outfits easy. Most all of these pieces can be worn until spring arrives. Some you can carry into the spring season. The idea of easy layers, is that they’re super versatile, and ready to be worn for multiple seasons. Just like this little black dress and booties, underneath this plaid coat. They are pieces I can easily layer now, and then wear into spring. You get the idea, so below are some styles I know will help make layering easy for y’all too!

XO, ALEX