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Our Las Vegas Engagement Photos

Hello everyone! I'm back on the blog to share our engagement photos and the story behind the shoot. Nick and I had the best time taking pictures in our favorite city, Las Vegas. We got engaged there a few months ago and plan to marry there as well, so it only made sense to take our engagement photos in the same spot. I wanted the photos taken somewhere we truly love being together. I love a mountain backdrop, and Nevada has plenty of them, so we chose Red Rock Canyon right before sunset.

A friend recommended a wonderful photographer, Nichole LeBeau, and she really is fantastic. She helped us pick a location that fit our vision, put us completely at ease, and captured these moments beautifully. We had a great time and the view was absolutely stunning.

My outfit was the Casey Jumpsuit from Sugar Love Boutique. You can also reach out to Nichole or find her on Instagram.

XOXO, Lex

What Is Lifestyle with Lex?

Hello everyone! Today I'm on the blog to explain why I decided to start a blog of my own. For anyone who doesn't know me, I'm Alexis, a college student pursuing a health and human services degree. My goal is to work with grieving children. I've also been drawn to psychology and interior design, but ultimately my heart is in serving our communities and maybe opening my own grief center one day. I'm passionate about helping others through grief, because I've grieved myself and know how much support matters. ♥︎

I recently got engaged to my handsome fiancé Nick, and I'm a dog mom to a sweet boy named Archer. The boys keep me busy most of the time, but I also love being with family and friends, traveling, reading, shopping, eating, exercising, creating, and writing.

I started this blog simply to write about anything. I've always enjoyed expressing my thoughts through writing, and that's exactly what I was looking for when I began. I was going through a hard transition and wanted something positive to focus on to stay inspired. I was searching for happiness when I started this blog, and so far it has helped me discover what I'm truly passionate about. It has also let me open up and connect with wonderful people.

I chose to focus on 'lifestyle' because I want to help others build the life they want through inspiration. I've been inspired by so many people on social media. I've learned how to cook meals, finish a 30-minute full-body workout, and shape my eyebrows all thanks to social media influencers (important things to know, if you ask me!). I've picked up plenty of lifestyle tips and tricks along the way that I'd love to share with you. I love all things fashion, beauty, and travel, so lifestyle made sense!

Blogging hasn't always been easy or natural for me. Fear and anxiety have held me back several times, and I've spent a lot of time worrying about what others might think of me. It has taken several tries, but I am here! I'm still learning, and that's okay. Blogging makes me happy because I can express myself. I've realized it's important to stay focused on the positive and do what's best for me. The connections and impact I can make through blogging mean far more to me than the worry and doubts. That mindset is why I'm here today, with more exciting things planned! 💪

I want this blog to be a positive, fun place full of inspiration for everyone. The more love and kindness we can spread across the internet, the better. Creating an online destination where anyone can join and feel inspired matters to me. Let's come together and talk l i f e s t y l e ☀︎

XOXO, Lex

Meet You•ology: Skincare You Customize

I'm so excited to share this with you all! Introducing You•ology, a customizable skincare solution you build around your own needs. Not everyone has the same skin type, and I've always struggled to find the perfect skincare product that works just for me. With You•ology, I was able to build my own regimen that specifically fits my needs. With up to 40,000 possible combinations, you can create your own regimen too!

Start by choosing three target boosters to create your own cleanser, serum, day moisturizer, and night cream. If you're not sure what to pick, take the skin care quiz to discover your specific needs. You can build a full regimen or any of these products individually.

I took the quiz and created my own skincare regimen, Lex•ology, and I've been loving it! Here are the boosters I picked for each product:

• Cleanser: Replenishment booster, Pore diminishing booster, Exfoliating booster. This is everything I look for in a cleanser! It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and smooth.
• Serum: Firming booster, Brightening booster, Glow booster. This was my favorite product to create, because I love anything that keeps my face looking youthful and gives me a natural glow! I added these three boosters to keep my skin firm and glowing, especially during these gloomy winter months.
• Day Moisturizer: Oil control booster, Pore diminishing booster, Environmental shield booster. I love using this light moisturizer to keep my skin from getting oily throughout the day! I also added the environmental shield to protect my skin and keep it nourished.
• Night Cream: Replenishment booster, Hydrating booster, Time correcting booster. Give me all of the hydration! My skin tends to get dry during the winter, and this night cream helps keep my skin hydrated without being oily. It does all of the work for me while I'm sleeping!

How to: blend the three boosters together with each base product and that's it! Add it to your daily skincare routine. I saw a difference within one week of using Lex•ology.

Build your own skincare regimen for healthier skin! Take the quiz or create your own.

xoxo, lex

A Life Update on Grief

I've been away from my blog this summer because of a huge loss in my family, and now I'm back to share this experience with you all. Grieving is not easy. It's an indescribable process with no limit on time or pain. I've experienced grief before, which led me to my passion for working with grieving children and teens. I've seen how grief affects people physically, mentally, and emotionally. I understand the impact it has on a person for the rest of their life. It's not an easy process, and every individual grieves in their own way, but we have to keep pushing forward.

I lost my grandma suddenly on June 2nd, 2018. I was on my way home from a short trip to Chicago when my dad called with the news. My first reaction was shock and confusion. I had just talked to her a week before on her birthday. I told her I loved her and that I would call soon to set up a lunch date. It just didn't make sense to me at all. Once I found out, I rushed over to say my goodbyes with my family, and that was very hard. My grandma was the root of our family, and without her, what now?

As I mentioned, I've grieved before, but I had never been through the funeral process until now. If you've ever gone through it, you understand how quickly everything happens. With my grandma passing so suddenly, there were so many changes and decisions to make. My mind wasn't prepared for any of this, but it happened. It became my new reality. During that time I felt as if I was shutting down emotionally and mentally. My mind was blocked and all I could think about was my grandma. What more could I have said to her? Why didn't I spend enough time with her? Thoughts of her not being there for other life events, like my college graduation or my wedding. Not only was I grieving personally, but I knew I needed to be strong and be there for my family, who were also grieving. The past two months I have been focusing on being surrounded by support.

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