This week on IGTV I posted a tutorial about how I refresh my natural curls without having to wash my hair again. It's a method I figured out last year after a lot of experimentation & I am ready to share my secrets with you!! CLICK HERE to see the tutorial!! 

I wasn't able to link any of the products on the video or on the caption. I got a lot of questions so I'm here to help!! Below are the links to easily purchase my holy grail hair revamping products!!

Water Mister Bottle | Curl Lotion

​xoxo, Lexie

Adobe Spark is an amazing app that helps me crank out beautiful graphics in record time. If you are a business owner or manage any social media page, you need this app! The app is free but if you have the basic Adobe package (Photoshop & Lightroom) you get premium access to this app.

Unfold is an app specifically for making Instagram stories. I love the clean template designs this app offers. They are simple so they fit every brand & style. The main features of the app are free but you can buy specific collections of templates for $1.99 each. Totally worth it in my opinion. I love how fast & easy it is. Although the graphics are designed for Instagram stories, they are the perfect size for Snapchat & the graphic ratios will perform well on Pinterest too. They just updated the app to offer more color options. They are adding new free updates to the app all the time. Download this now & get posting!

I use this app to add extra edits to my photos. From rainbow streaks to clip art, this app is the funnest to play around on. There are so many free pictures & brushes to choose from! This app takes my creative editing to the next level!! If you are unfamiliar with Photoshop but want to dabble in collage edits, this is the app for you! 

This is the app I make all my digital lettering on. It's also how I draw on top of my pictures. It sucks all the battery life on my iPad but I love playing around with this app & all the different brushes. For this app it is most effective when used with an Apple Pencil. 

I love these apps & hope you do too! Let me know what you think by messaging me or leaving your thoughts in the comments.
xoxo, Lexie

I loooove talking about self love & body positivity so, here we are! I've teamed up with Lime Ricki swimwear to celebrate EVERY body type & answer some of your questions about body positivity!

Q: How can I be more confident about my body?
A: First think about the human body in general. Think about all the amazing things it can do, especially if you're a woman. Make a list even!! Then apply that list to your own body, let those truths feel your body with self love. Some of my favorites are; how my body can fluidly move while I dance, how my body can heal on it's own, & how my body fights off infection to keep me safe. If that's not your style, go buy something you love & OWN IT! Haha!

Q: How do you handle comparing yourself to others?
A: I used to compare myself to all my friends all during my middle school & high school years. I had always danced 10-20 hours a week. I ate really clean (like REALLY clean) & I went to the gym 3-5 times a week. I always felt like a was the fat girl in my friend group when I looked SO GOOD!! It wasn't until my senior year of high school that I STOPPED being my own bully. The only person who was body shaming me, was ME. It took about a year to train my brain, to stop comparing. Now I focus on how I feel. Right now my tummy & butt are softer than they used to be but I am loving how my legs look, so I focus on that. Don't focus on what you don't have!! 

Q: How do you stay positive?
A: I try to alway be bettering myself. It helps me stay focused & keeps me moving forward. I love listening to business/marketing podcasts that help me learn about my field of work, I only follow people on social media that are uplifting or inspiring & I use prayer to communicate my struggles to God & try to always say prayers of gratitude throughout the day. Having a good support system helps me too. I always know that I can go to my mom or my husband Juvol when something is bothering me or when I feel down. Even if it's about my image. I can talk to Juvol about my forever changing skin & body. He listens to what I'm saying & always comforts me with unconditional love. He helps me realize my beauty & what true beauty really is. There have also been times in my life where I've seen a therapist & that always helps me. If you feel stuck, find (or hire lol) someone you trust to help you talk things out. If they make you feel even worse about yourself, you're talking to the wrong people.

Q: Do you workout/eat super healthy?
A: With living somewhere new & trying to get into a good routine with Juvol as a newly married couple we haven't been working out as much as we usually do. My focus right now is on him & my job so I just try to eat a healthy carb & protein with every meal, avoid sugar where I can & drink as much water as I feel my body needs.  I consider myself to be a healthy person but I am not crazy strict with my routine right now. I know what my macros are & what my calorie intake should be but right now I don't track them. I love working out but sometimes getting to the gym is hard so my goal right now is 2-3 times a week, mainly to help me balance time away from my computer. I love group fitness & when we get back to Utah, Juvol & I will try to hit the gym 4-5 times a week. It's all a balancing act. Live a healthy life, FOR YOURSELF, not for anyone else.

Q: How do I stop missing the skinny old me? I have lupus with lots of meds that keep me chubby.
A: Change your lifestyle, your language & your mindset. Don't aim for the "skinny old you," aim for the "new healthy you." Eat what makes you feel good, move your body when you can, be kind to your mind & spirit. Surround yourself with people that celebrate you & make you feel happy. Whether you struggle with mental health, a skin condition, or a chronic illness, REMEMBER you are not your illness!! Focus on the things you can control!!

Q: Your opinion on Spanx & waist trainers?
A: I LOVE shape wear!! LOVE IT!!!! My mom introduced me to shape wear when I was a sophomore in high school. I wore her pair to my first school dance & was hooked! She bought me my own that same year for prom. I love pressure, weighted blankets, tight jeans, etc. so they have never been uncomfortable to me. I love them for big events or if I'm wearing a tight dress or body suit. Sometimes I'll wear one just for the heck of it if I want a little more belly support that day. 

Q: What are your thoughts on flat tummies? And how do you love yourself even without one?
A: Flat tummies? CUTE! Soft tummies? CUTE! Chubby tummies? CUTE! Honestly this one can be hard for me at times because we are so brainwashed from diet culture & supermodel pictures telling us that FLAT tummies are the ONLY cute way to be. Totally wrong!! You just have to be your own biggest hype girl. Put your outfit or swimsuit on, look in the mirror, do a cute dance, tell yourself how beautiful you are & head out the door. All tummies are cute tummies!!

Q: What are the best ways to work with your body when you feel like certain styles don't look good on it?
A: The amazing thing about fashion is there is something for everyone. You don't have to be obsessed with every trend or style. If you dig it, wear it!! When the pearl clip trend came out I was sooo obsessed but felt like I needed to straighten my hair for it to "work" or look good. I played around with it & found a way to wear them with my natural hair & I just have to own it. Some people might thing I look stupid but at the end of the day, if I love it, that's all that matters!!

Q: How do you stay confident if your skin breaks out or isn't cooperating?
A: I always keep in mind that I am my biggest critic. No one notices your break outs, soft spots, or imperfections more than YOU. Remember that you are not your skin. You are SO much more than any perfections you might have. Let the light of Christ (or your own light) fill your soul & it will shine through. As cheesy as that sounds, it is true. If you are only focused on the positive things about yourself & others, that beautiful positivity will be the only thing others will be able to focus on.

Q: How can I appreciate my body?
A: AFFIRMATIONS!! Speak kind words to yourself. Start with little things like, "I love every cell in my body." "I love my legs & all the places they allow me to go." "I love my arms & all the things they allow me to create." Write these "I love..." statements down & keep them places you can see them like on your mirror, on your phone, or on your desk at work.

Q: I don't fit into my clothes anymore. What is the best way to adjust?
A: Size up without focusing on the size. When I came home from serving a church mission in the Caribbean, NONE of my clothes fit me right. I was venting to a friend & she had old clothes that were all in my "new size" so she brought me 3 trash bags full of skirts, dresses & jeans. They were all so cute & they got me excited about fashion & style again. Better yet, they fit me & I looked amazing in them. Go out & buy a few new trendy pieces that you feel excited about. Don't focus on the size. Focus on the style & how you feel. Whatever you wear you will look amazing in. It's all about your mindset. 

I love the quality of Lime Ricki's suits but more importantly, I love the way they celebrate all types of women. Check out their site & go find your new favorite suit HERE!!
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xoxo, Lexie

If you've been here since the beginning (2011) then you are the REALEST & I am so grateful for you. If you are new here, HELLO, I'm so glad you're here!! This blog started as a place where I could document and share my passion for all things artistic & creative. I loved exploring my own personal style but as I "grew up" I realized how multi-passionate I am. This little fashion blog developed into a lifestyle brand where I could share ALL things. I started Lexie Faith when I was fifteen years old but as I evolved, I realized I didn't want this space to be just pictures of me in cute outfits. I wanted it to me much more!!

This space & my brand is now for every day girls like me, trying to look their best & be their best. I think that everyone deserves to live the high life & to become the best versions of themselves. I love to look back & see how I have evolved & changed.

Going forward this is what you can expect from the Lexie Faith brand:

• Blog posts at least twice a week
• One video each week on my YouTube channel
• One newsletter each week, CLICK HERE to sign up
• 3-6 social posts on Instagram, Twitter & Pinterest each week

Bookmark my blog & subscribe to my email list to get the best hair, skin & beauty tips. There will be open conversations about body positivity, self love & relationships. Not only will I be sharing the best beauty & fashion tips so you can look your best, but I'll also be sharing lifestyle tips so you can feel your best & go out to LIVE you best!! I LOVE this passion project of mine but I also want it to benefit others & bring value. Thank you for being apart of my journey & for stopping by my little corner of the internet.

​The summer of 2014, before our junior year of high school Juvol came into the retail store where I was working. He was wearing a Layton High Football t-shirt & I asked him all the basic questions about high school. You know, just trying to practice good customer service. I found out that we went to the same high school & that we were the same age in school. I didn't see him again until October of that year. I saw him in the computer lab & recognized him from the store earlier in the summer. We exchanged greetings & that was it. Then in December of 2014 our mutual friend set us up on our first date & the rest is history. 
We dated the rest of our junior & senior year. I cheered him on during football, rugby & wrestling seasons. He cheered me on as he survived two drill team seasons & celebrated my DECA victories with me. We had the best & biggest group of mutual friends. Every weekend was so much fun. Juvol & I both loved to dance & always took every opportunity to break it down on the dance floor. In 2016 after graduation Juvol served a two year mission in New Zealand for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I traveled & attended one semester of college at Utah State University. After my first semester I also served a mission for our church in the Eastern Caribbean. When I finished my mission I worked hard & enrolled in school again. Juvol returned home in October 2018. A few days after he came home I went over to his house. We sat on his couch & just talked for two hours. We swapped stories & experiences & I just felt the most peaceful feeling. Not a head over heels, school girl kind of love but a deep, mature love that just made my heart so happy. 
Juvol is the kindest, most Christlike man I've ever met. He would give the shirt off his back to any stranger on the street. Seriously. He is thoughtful, gentle & patient. He has a quick wit & killer good looks. He loves Jesus Christ & is an amazing example to me. We balance each other so well & I love that we are able to have fun doing the simplest things. 

Juvol first took me to dinner at the sushi restaurant where we had our first real sit down date. After dinner, he then took me to a beautiful park in our hometown. The park is across the street from the high school we both attended. We were both super involved with extracurriculars in school & many events were held in this park. The football field he played on & I danced on is across the street. One of our first dates was feeding the ducks at the duck pond. We would have little picnics on the grass for cheap dates there too. I was positive he was proposing that night somewhere in the park but then he took a little detour that totally threw me off.
In one section of the park, the city sets up hundreds of holiday lights. Juvol & I have always loved driving through the lights belting our our favorite Christmas songs. All the trees are wrapped with lights, pretty lighted archways & hundreds of mechanical animals all lit up in lights. I thought we were going to get out of the car, walk around the lights & our families would be waiting for us under one of the arch ways but I was wrong. We stayed in the car & drove around the lights.
Then we parked the car by the pond at the park, got out and walked along the path that goes through the park. As we walked we talked about all the little memories we have there. We got to the bridge that goes over the river & the whole bridge & following path was lit up with luminaries and rose petals. The luminary path lead to a gazebo that had rose petals & lit lanterns in it. As we got to the gazebo I noticed the prettiest bouquet of flowers. The low lit lanterns in the gazebo were perfect. There was just enough light to see each other, yet it was dark, private & intimate. After he proposed & we did our cry, hug, laugh, kiss thing, then we walked back down the path & I said, "wait, are there people here?" I thought it would be my mom & maybe my little sister. He held my hand up & screamed "SHE SAID YES!" & a roar of family members started cheering. I was so surprised & touched that all our family would come, wait & hide in the dark in the FREEZING 20 degree cold weather. It was all so perfect! The set up was beautiful. I loved our private, intimate moment & then I loved being surprised by our family. Juvol & our families worked together to make the night so beautiful. It was perfect.

Now we are about a month out from our wedding & it has been the craziest experience. I love Juvol so much & I am so excited to marry him on June 21st!

To see pictures from our proposal, check out this link: https://howtheyasked.com/alexis-and-juvol/

Engagement Photos taken at the Great Salt Lake
​by Kylee Olivia Photography

xoxo, Lexie

My favorite season has always been fall because I love being able to layer. I always feel so much more put together. I'm so excited this 90's trend (an undershirt & tank top) has stuck around for a while. Peekaboo Chic has the best undershirts because they only go half way down your torso. They are perfect for summer so you can have that layered look without actually having to wear more clothing. Check out this tee & more options HERE!!

​xoxo, Lexie

Are you tired of investing in good swimwear only for it to fade & barely get you through the summer?? I've teamed up with Rad Swim to bring you my favorite tips for keeping my swimwear looking amazing for YEARS! Good swimwear in an investment & to make them last as long as possible, it's important to care for them properly. ​

Rad Swim says, "for suit care, our suits require only hand rinsing in cool water after each use and hanging to dry.  We discourage using detergents, washers, and dryers!  All of these things can potentially ruin the suit." I totally agree! This is how my mom taught me to wash my swimsuits when I was little. I ring them out in the sink & hang them to dry. 

This is a tip you can use for swimwear as well as your bras. Especially if they have padding. After you wash out your swimwear & ring all the water out, smooth out the fabric, shape the padding & hang them to dry. Try to avoid any wrinkles. This will help the suit look nice the next time you go to wear it & will give the padding of your suit extra life. Avoid the dryer at ALL costs.

I get it, some people mentally need to wash their suits. Sometimes it's even necessary depending on how much chlorine is in the pool or how gross the water is. You might even spill something on the suit & you have to wash it. If you trust your washer's "hand wash" setting you can wash your suit in the washer with a tiny bit of detergent & hang to dry. If not, you can fill your sink or a small bucket with water & add a tablespoon of detergent. Rinse all the soap out & hang to dry.

Good swimwear in an investment & to make them last as long as possible, it's important to care for them properly. I would love to know what tips you have for swimwear care!! Share them in the comments! Check out Rad Swim & if you want this suit for yourself you can get it HERE!

If you are anything like me, you DO NOT have time to get glam every morning. I could definitely make more time to get ready but the truth is that I just love my bed way too much to not get every once of sleep I can get. Over the years between having 15 minutes to get ready after early morning cheer or drill team practice, serving a mission, to having a 8-5 job & being a student, I have picked up a few little hacks for looking chic & glam in 20 minutes or less.

Don't underestimate the power of an updo. My go-to's are a sleek low bun, or a high messy bun with a hair scarf. Experiment & find out what look you love most.

It's amazing how the tiniest details make the biggest difference. Accessories can transform your look! I recommend having a classic pair of silver earrings, gold earrings, a few dainty rings & some dainty short necklaces or chokers. Throwing on these pieces as you run out the door will help polish your look.

Find your power color!! Mine is black or bright red. I love the way I look in these colors & that helps me feel good!! What color do you have most in your closet? Or what color do you feel most confident in? Those are a few good questions you can ask yourself to start you in the right direction.

I always feel better with a little bit of bronzer!! Applying it in the right way will help you GLOW!! If you don't wear bronzer, go buy some & watch some YouTube tutorials. I promise, you'll never be the same!! I love wearing a little bit of shimmery highlight on my cheekbones & under my eyes. It helps your skin look healthy & when lightly applied under your eyes, it helps hide dark circles. I've been doing it since 6th grade NO JOKE. That was even before highlight was a thing. I would brush a little bit of ivory eyeshadow in my face & BAM, transformed.

I have oily skin so I have usually been shy with my moisturizer in the morning before I apply my makeup. However, I have started to apply THIS moisturizer before I do my makeup & it has made all the difference in how my skin looks under my makeup.  

Having your nails done just makes you feel like you've got your life together. Dip powder nails have been my recent obsession. I can go over a month with my nails still looking FLYYYY! However if you don't have the time or money to go to the nail salon, invest in a light & gel polishes. I've been doing my own gel nails since I was in high school & it is amazing! 

Your mind will believe what you tell it to. SO BE YOUR BIGGEST HYPE GIRL!!! Look up affirmations you need to hear on Google such as "body positive affirmations", "productivity affirmations", and so forth. I promise you will be able to feel the difference!

I hope you enjoyed these tips! Let me know what you think in the comments!

xoxo, Lexie

No significant other? No problem. Here are some things you can do to have the best Valentine's Day yet!

Spend some time doing things to help our your future self. My mom always tells me, "Do it for your future self!" Things like laundry, tidying up your space, making your bed. Spend a day reducing stress in your life & home with these little tasks. It's all in your attitude. If you think "I can't believe I'm cleaning on Valentine's Day" you are going to hate your life. However if you change your outlook & do it FOR YOU because you can, not because you have to, it will make the night so relaxing and enjoyable.

Spend the day doing things for your mind, body & soul. For me this would look like watching a documentary on something I'm passionate about (mind), going to the gym (body), & having a set hour for personal worship (soul).

Take time to do the parts of your selfcare routine that often get neglected. This might me doing your eyebrows, doing your nails, taking a bath, doing a face mask, whatever it is make sure you RELAX.

Put all your girl gang in a group message & plan a girls night. Go to dinner, see a movie, it doesn't even have to be a big deal. Just plan something & go live a little!!

What ever "extra" means to you, GO DO IT!!! Splurge on something. Get all glam & go dancing. Book a massage or a mani/pedi. Do something that you normally wouldn't do. You work hard! Treat yourself. 

I hope these ideas are helpful for you this Valentine's season. Let me know what idea you like best & if you have any ideas to add to the list!! 

xoxo, Lexie

​If you have smaller feet (size 7 & down), shop in the kids section! The shoes are just as cool & the price tags are even cooler. To my gals with bigger feet, shop in the men’s clearance section!! Without fail I always find a steal of a deal when I do this. If you are buying the shoes to actually work out in, make sure they are your size. However if you are just buying them to wear around town you can size up, as long as they don’t look ridiculous. I wear a size 9 in women’s but can usually get away with a size 10 or 10.5 in mens!!

Outlets are the perfect place to buy marked down sneakers. My most unique shoes have been purchased at outlets. Sometimes if there is a small mistake on the shoe they will go straight to the outlets before even hitting the shelves. I once got a brand new pair of white, high top Chuck Taylors at an Outlet in San Diego for $15 because the logo was printed on a little crooked. At first glance you can't even tell but they couldn't sell them full price in a typical store. 

Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshall's... WHAT AMAZING PLACES!! All of my favorite boots & sneakers are from stores like these. It's always hit or miss so you can't count on finding things but you find the gems when you least expect it.

Yes, yes... thrift store shoes can be super gross. I KNOW. I mainly find boots at thrift stores but every once & awhile I come across a mint pair of converse or nikes & I do a little happy dance. Trust me it's happened. My mom & Juvol are witnesses.

Those are a few little tips for upping your shoe game on a budget. Was this post helpful? Let me know in the comments!

​xoxo, Lexie

This past summer was the best summer of my life!! There was always something to do & always somewhere to go. It started getting cold & BAM the fun was over. Juvol & I have conflicting schedules. I go to school in the morning & work in the afternoons. Right when I am off work, his shifts start. We usually can squeeze in a little lunch date but sometimes we settle FaceTime when he gets off work. We were having the hardest time coming up with date ideas because it is so freaking cold outside, but we also don't want to spend major bucks when we go out. I did some digging & came up with this list of winter date ideas for when you want to go have some fun out of the house. The prices for each date vary. Don't have a date?? Grab your girl gang & go have some fun with these activities!!

In the comments tell me your favorite winter date ideas!!
​xoxo, Lexie

1. Do you believe that fashion expresses who we truly are? If so why?
To me fashion isn't personal, it is about other people. It's about designers, industry standards, artwork & trends. Personal style is where fashion gets intimate. Your own personal style is the way you are able to take trends & labels to make them your own. I do think that fashion helps people express themselves. Expression is defined as making known one's thoughts or feelings & when I put together outfits, I love how I look in them & how they make me feel. That right there is expression. 

2. What impact have you seen fashion have in people’s lives?
Fashion plays such a big role in confidence. When people look good, they feel good, & their productivity levels sky rocket. However, I am a firm believer that confidence is based on your level of self love. A good outfit doesn't replace genuine love for body, mind & soul.

3. How has fashion impacted your life?
Fashion & personal style has always been a creative outfit for me. I love taking every day basics & making them my own. I also love rocking trendy, off the wall styles. Fashion has helped me express my creativity & has helped me not care what others think of me. My love for fashion has also helped introduce me to other creative fields like photography, graphic design, interior design, social media strategy, content creation & art history. I love experimenting in each of these fields & developing new networks of friends & professional colleges.

4. For those that really take it as expression, for those who feel uncomfortable about it, what words of advice would you have to help others not be afraid or judgmental of fashion and how one expresses themself?
You do you!! You can't live your life trying to make others happy! You are the only one who knows your comfort level, what makes you happy & what makes you feel confident. 

xoxo, Lexie

The past year I have taken a step back from my blog & used this site mainly as a store for my artwork. It has been an amazing learning experience! I've learned so much but I'm ready to bring back "THE BLOG" full swing! I've worked hard over the past year to create killer content for Instagram & other online platforms but I don't own those platforms & they could all be gone in a blink of an eye. This next year I want to work hard to create a Lexie Faith community here on this site & have it be a creative hub!

What are some things you want to learn? Questions you have for me? Ask away in the comments!! 

xoxo, Lexie

How do you use media, and what are the effects it has on you?

xoxo, Lexie

Lexie is the name, thrifting is the game. I have loved thrift shopping ever since I was a little girl. There is a little thrift shop in Idaho that I would go to with my grandpa & I would always find the most enchanting treasures. I have always believed that style isn't about how expensive your clothes are, or if they are name brand. Style is about how you can put things together to express yourself. I found this cute little denim dress at the Goodwill a few weeks ago. I am going to be doing a thrift store vlog soon on my YouTube channel so make sure you go subscribe so you don't miss the video. Tell me in the comments what your favorite thrift store is!!

xoxo, Lexie

It's National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Awareness, communication, understanding & love is what we need.
I am not here to tell you my political views because no one wants to hear that. I just know that the more we try to listen & respect each other, the more we can change for good. Listen to people's life stories, their experiences. REAL people. Don't just focus on what you've heard from others or on statistics. We humans gotta stick together. God bless the USA. That is my two cents. Have a wonderful weekend filled with love, family & adventure. 

​xoxo, Lexie

This post is a reply to THIS video! I am taking a media class right now & took a poll on my Instagram stories to see if you guys would be interested in reading my papers for the class. 78% of you voted yes. So here is my first post in this little summer series:

Do you agree? Do you disagree? Please leave a respectful response in the comments. I would love to hear your view on this topic!!

​xoxo, Lexie

xoxo, Lexie

One quote that has had immense power in my life is, "Whether you say you can or you can't, you are right." I have learned & am continuing to learn every day that (humble) confidence is key. I don't have time for doubt or to be afraid. This confidence has come from faith in my Savior Jesus Christ. I will never be enough, I will never be perfect, but through him, I can do all things.  

It pains me when I see women of all ages mentioning that they have no beauty, aren't skinny enough, don't have enough muscle, are ugly, are not divine. NEWS FLASH! You don't determine your worth or your divinity. You are priceless & will always be priceless. We are all children of God who has made us in his unique & beautiful image. That fact right there proves your worth, your beauty, and how loved you are!  
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If confidence in your unique beauty is something you struggle with, change. Change can be hard & sometimes painful but it is beautiful. Spend time in the scriptures, surround yourself with beautiful people & people who have beautiful souls, reach out to family, start to understand your flaws & turn them into strengths, take care of the body & the machine that God has blessed you with, deepen your relationship with Christ & ask him for help to understand who you truly are.  ​

xoxo, Lexie

What to Eat:
While we are on the topic of Philipsburg, there so many cute little restaurants on the boardwalk. I love Antione's, & the Peruvian restaurant next to it. If are in the mood for some American food go to the Hard Rock Café. My girl Valerie works there & she is an amazing server! Ask for her!
If you are spending time at Maho Beach watching the planes & jumping in the big waves, go to the Mexican Restaurant to your left. It's called Taco Macho. The burritos are tiny but the tacos are so good. My order is 2 ground beef tacos & 1 shrimp taco.
There is a bar on every corner & more alcohol than is even imaginable. Party hardy if that's your style but if it's not or you're underage, treat yourself to virgin pina colodas all day & yummy cherry cokes (coke with grenadine).
One word. SHWARMA. Shwarma is literally the best thing I've ever eaten & the best Shwarma is at Abu Ghazi in Simpsons Bay.

Comment, tag me, or email me when you visit the island! I would love to see your adventures in this beautiful place!
​xoxo, Lexie

Today I am bringing you an amazing list of road trip tips with the help of the QUEEN of road trips. My aunt @circekristine has been on road trips across the country with her family & takes a road trip every time her kids have a break from school. Use these suggestions from Circe & blend them with your own awesome style. Are you road trip royalty yourself? Comment & tell us your favorite tips!

#1 My biggest tip is snacks, snacks, snacks. I bring a giant bin of snacks. It just prevents everyone from getting hangry. Drinks, too.

#2 Tip: leave as early in the morning as you can. I like to leave at 2:30 am. You can get where you're going SO much faster. And by the time you're fully cognizant, you're 4 hours into the trip. Plus, it gives you wiggle room to make fun stops.

#3 Which brings me to my next point: make fun stops. Buy trinkets. Take pictures.

#4 Make sure you're staying awake. Monitor yourself. You cannot afford to doze off, so you have to know yourself. Don't take risks. Drink caffeine. Crank the music.

#5 Whenever we stop for a hike or outing or whatever, I let everyone choose like three snacks and a drink out of the bin. Cheese sticks, crackers, cookies, chips, nuts, a big variety.

#6 The drive is part of the trip, so start feeling celebratory as soon as, or even before, you start out. I even like to do something special the night before, like go out to dinner. Make sure you're prepared enough to be able to relax right before you leave. Pack early, or whatever it takes.

#7 On the flip side, if you're not ready to go, who cares? Throw some stuff in a bag and go. You can buy whatever you forget. Just make sure you have plenty of jackets and a swimsuit. You never know!

#8 Lastly, music is key. You have to have a trip anthem and a good playlist. That way, you can recall your fond memories of the trip every time you hear those songs in the future.

CLICK HERE to watch my Puerto Penasco travel diary video!
xoxo, Circe & Lexie

Swimsuit c/o: Rad Swim

xoxo, Lexie