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June 5, 2019

Affordable, Cute + Comfy Summer Uniform You Can’t Go Wrong With

With summertime, you’re literally having too much fun to waste time either hating your clothes or not knowing what to wear. Which is why I’ve legit created a summer uniform…

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May 29, 2019

Healthy Haircare Routine + Tips

Not only do I have some hair care tips today, but I also have a diet tip for you: Spend all your money on your hair, and you won’t have…

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May 22, 2019

Spring Q&A

I wanted to introduce another new series to Love Everything Lovely… I know, lots of new things happening with LEL lately, but I’m getting serious ya’ll. Gone are the days…

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May 20, 2019

4 New Products in my Skincare Routine That I’m Obsessed With

I loooove a good skincare routine, and I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve perfected my skincare routine (read about my skincare routine here). Because I’m already obsessed with my…

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May 15, 2019

The Workwear Style Formula You Need to Know

This is probably my favorite combination of workwear pieces. It’s also a combination that I use constantly when putting together a professional look. If you invest in these staple pieces,…

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May 13, 2019

May Tablescape: Peonies + Brunch (Including a Delicious Menu!)

I love a good dinner party, and I especially love hosting one! Although it can certainly be stressful at times, I love knowing that people are coming over to relax and…

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March 25, 2019

A Blush + White Outfit for a Weekend Brunch at Turning Point

Happy Monday! I am soooo excited for this new week and new start. If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen that last week did not go so…

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March 18, 2019

3 Tips For Styling an Entryway Table

A little entryway table was very necessary in our home. Whether you get a bigger table like this or a smaller version, having a space for your keys, wallet, etc…

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March 4, 2019

How to Find & Style a Skirt for Your Body Type

I remember trying on a skirt at a store when I was maybe 15-16 years old and it was so incredibly unflattering and made my self esteem drop faster and…

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February 1, 2019

My Morning Routine + Why You Should Establish a Good One Too!

It’s no secret that I love my morning routine. I’ve talked about it on my instagram, and in previous blog posts. (See How to Beat the Winter Blues + 5…

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January 24, 2019

The Correct Way to Apply Eye Cream for Optimal Results

If you’re into skincare, you’ve probably heard about how important it is to apply eye cream. However, are you applying it properly so that you can achieve the best results…

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January 21, 2019

How to Beat the Winter Blues ❄

Now that the holidays + New Year’s Day is over, there’s really nothing that exciting to look forward to for the next few months! I mean, what can beat the…

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January 4, 2019

How I’m Staying Organized & Productive this Year

Being the planner that I am, I love a fresh new start. Especially the start of a new year! However, this year I decided to take a different approach to…

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November 28, 2018

The Best Nutella Hot Chocolate Recipe

It’s the most coziest time of the year! And what is a cozy season without a hot cocoa to warm you up?! So I thought I’d share my recipe to…

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November 20, 2018

Best Ways to Organize Your Kitchen

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you may have seen me share our new kitchen. You may have also seen that I do a weekly Tidy Tuesday where I…

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October 19, 2018

Tinting Your Eyebrows for a Simpler Getting Ready Routine

Ya’ll know I’m all about a lovelier life, which means making my life as simple as I can. That is why I love tinting my eyebrows, so I thought I’d…

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October 16, 2018

How I Overcame My Shy & Introvert Tendencies & Turned Into a Bold Goal-Digger

I was talking to someone two weeks ago about how I’m such an introvert and he was so shocked to hear this! His shock shocked me! It was then that…

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September 28, 2018

Fun Face Masks For Healthy Skin!

Ya’ll know I’m all about taking care of your skin. If you don’t take care of your skin, the largest organ of your body (+ easily visible), no amount of…

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September 24, 2018

5 Ways You are Sabotaging Your Week + Tips to a Lovelier Week

It is so easy to sabotage your week when the weekend is over and Monday rolls around. I’ve been there too and am totally guilty of it. But we’re not…

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September 19, 2018

Pearls + White Jeans in NYC

Black + white is so classic and you simply can’t go wrong with this combination. Add some pearls and blush to elevate the combination to a new elegance and feminine…

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ABOUT LEL

Welcome to Love Everything Lovely, a life & style blog filled with my take on living a life all around lovely and with the goal to inspire you to pursue your loveliest life! I’m Alena, a twenty-something with a heart full of passion for beauty, fashion, and always striving to live my best and loveliest life.