I'm finally on the LiketoKnow.it app!! If you're unfamiliar with LiketoKnow.it, it's basically a FREE app where you can directly shop looks from your favorite influencers. Check out my profile here.
Hope to see you there!!
xo, Your Girl Jess
Happy first of October friends! Can you believe there are only two months left of 2019?
We've reached that time of the year where holidays start rolling in. It begins with Halloween, then Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. With that also comes party planning and if you're someone like me, that likes to host an annual soirée for friends and family to gather, then this blog post is for you.
I believe that a key factor in planning a holiday party, or any party for that matter, is designing and creating the invitations. In my opinion, the invitations are just as important as the party because it sets the tone for your guests while providing them with the details they'll need to prepare for your event.
This year I discovered Basic Invite which is an online invitation company that offers hundreds of designs for almost every major life moment and occasion. With over 180 colors to choose from, over 40 different color envelopes, and foil cards available in gold, silver and rose gold, you're destined to find exactly what you want.
Basic Invite also offers instant online previews of your invitation, custom samples to ensure that the paper quality and print is perfect before placing your final order, and they offer an address capturing service which allows customers to share a link to their socials (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more) to request their guest's addresses. A huge bonus is that Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all card orders.
If you're planning on having any party or want to simply create holiday cards for your loved ones this holiday season, I highly recommend checking out Basic Invite.
Right now Basic Invite is offering 15% off with coupon code: 15FF51
Find inspiration by clicking on the links below to browse through their holiday designs.
• Personalized Christmas Cards
• Holiday Cards Online
• Christmas Party Invitation Template
Want to see what Basic Invite customers are sharing? Check them out on social media @basicinvite » Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter
I hope you found today's blog post helpful and I hope you find your perfect invitation for your upcoming event(s) through Basic Invite. Thank you, my lovely readers, for taking the time to read this post and thank you to Basic Invite for sponsoring it.
Until next time friends, take care!
xo, Your Girl Jess
After weeks of moving furniture around, putting pieces together and shopping for decor my living room is finally at a stage that I love so I filmed and shared a living room tour with you all!!
Links to pieces seen in my living room are listed in the description of the video so be sure to check that out if you want more information on something you see + like.
I hope you enjoy the tour and feel free to subscribe to my channel for more videos. Until next time friends, take care!
xo, Your Girl Jess
A few weeks ago Lookbook Store sent me a package filled with pieces that I've now been wearing quite regularly so today I wanted to share them all with you here on the blog. I also wanted to let you know that I'm on the free 21 Buttons app so if you see outfits you'd like to shop you can check out my profile here.
ITEM ONE
How cute is this black denim skirt? I love the frayed hem detail it definitely makes the skirt more fun and interesting. The material of the denim is also very stretchy and comfortable which I'm a huge fan of because this girl loves her stretchy bottoms, anyone else? Another bonus is the length, it's long enough to cover the booty but not too long to where it makes my legs appear shorter. I'm wearing the skirt in a size Small.
ITEM TWO
I believe that every woman needs a classic white blouse in their closet. This one is on the sheer side and loose fitting which I love because it allows me to wear it as-is in the summer and layered in the fall/winter. Because it's a neutral color and timeless you can pair it with numerous pieces in your closet. I chose to style this top more casually with a pair of shorts and sandals for summer. I'm wearing a size Small in this top.
ITEM THREE
These denim overalls were my wild card pick and I say that because I wouldn't normally pick something like this for myself but I was feeling brave so I went for it! Funny enough the moment my sister saw these she immediately wanted to borrow them. Like the denim skirt, the denim on these overalls are very stretchy and comfortable which I love. The rolled hem is a nice touch and the length of the shorts are perfect, not too long and not too short. I'm wearing a size Small.
ITEM FOUR
The final item I picked from Lookbook Store is this ultra cozy fleece cardigan. I wish there were a way for you to feel how soft it is. Since it's currently 100 degrees in Houston I haven't had the chance to wear this cardigan out, however I've been wearing it non-stop around the house. In fact, I'm wearing it right now as I'm writing this blog post! It has 2 large pockets, a hoodie, it has an oversized fit and its length is about mid-thigh. I'm wearing it in a size Medium for that comfy and oversized fit.
That pretty much wraps up this blog post. Let me know which item was your favorite. Thank you for reading my post I really appreciate it and thank you to Lookbook Store for sending me all the beautiful pieces featured in todays post. Until next time friends, take care!
xo, Your Girl Jess
SHOP MY DECOR
Rooms To Go Sectional Couch + Ottoman Set // IKEA Side Table // Wayfair Area Rug // IKEA Wall Frames
Click here to see what my living room use to look like before.
Please leave your feedback in the comments section of the video and if you enjoyed it, please subscribe to see future uploads!
Until next time friends, take care!
xo, Your Girl Jess
Happy Friday, friends! There's a brand new SHEIN try-on haul video up on my channel. I've listed the links to everything seen in this video down below and in the videos description box, so be sure to check that out if you see pieces you like!
Feel free to use my discount code Q3YGJESS to save 15% off your SHEIN order (code valid thru 9/30/19).
CLOTHES FEATURED IN TRY-ON
Leopard Printed Shorts • Shop here
Cropped Cami • Shop here
Distressed Denim Jacket • Shop here
High Waist Denim Shorts • Shop here
Dalmatian Printed Top • Shop here
Gingham Printed Top • Shop here
White Knot Front Top • Shop here
Button Up Pocket Blouse • Shop here
Graphic T-Shirt • Shop here
Lace Up Chunky Sneakers • Shop here
Yellow Ruffled Set • Shop here
Red Floral Printed Set • Shop here
White Eyelet Dress • Shop here
Red Slip Dress • Shop here
I hope you enjoy the try-on haul and if you'd like to see more of my videos please subscribe to my channel.
Until next time friends, take care!
xo, Your Girl Jess
SHOP MY LOOK
SHEIN Button Up Blouse // SHEIN Denim Shorts
* use code Q3YGJESS for 15% off SHEIN *
When I first started to look for inspo to decorate my house, I came across this image on Pinterest and absolutely loved the minimal aesthetic. Instantly I searched the web for similar pieces and I came across this round brass mirror on the Target website and knew I had to have it.
I made the wise decision to not buy it out of impulse, instead I browsed the internet for weeks to find cheaper options. I slowly started to realized that this mirror was actually the most affordable for its size, compared to similar styles online.
After months of serious contemplation and eyeing the mirror both online and in-stores, I finally caved and bought it on my recent shopping trip to Target when I saw it was on sale for $44.99!! The minute I arrived home I took it out of the packaging and decided to take mirror selfies, which then lead to the thought: "Do I want to hang this on the wall or keep it around as a free-floating selfie mirror?"
As much as I'd love to have it free-floating for picture taking I decided the best and safest thing to do was to hang it on the entryway wall.
SHOP MY DECOR
TARGET Round Brass Mirror // AMAZON Console Table
In addition to a round mirror, I also needed an entryway table. I found this console table on Amazon,
for under $45 which fit perfectly in this small space. I also really like the wood and metal combo! 😍
SHOP MY DECOR
DW HOME Santal Musk Candle // IKEA Faux Plant
Once I had my mirror and table in place I took a trip to my local TJ Maxx to find the finishing touches for my new setup. Browsing through their candles I fell in love with the scent of this santal musk candle, it smells masculine with subtle notes of sweetness.
Afterwards I went to a plant nursery near my house and bought two new houseplants [seen below]. On the left is a Petra Croton and on the right is a Golden Pothos. Aren't they beautiful?
I asked you all on my Instagram what I should name them and one of you suggested I name one Petra and the other Pothos. I'm sticking with those names!
Later that day I hung my baby Pothos plant by the window and moved baby Petra next to my ZZ plant named Steve. Full disclosure: I'm proudly admit to being a crazy plant lady that names her plants, haha!
That concludes my most recent home buys, let me know, which was your favorite?
xo, Your Girl Jess
After months of not posting on YouTube I'm finally back with a new video! Watch me try brand new products for the first time while giving you my first impression and thoughts.
PRODUCTS USED
Duvolle Spin-Care System | 70% Promo Code: OURSPARKLE • Shop here
Vanity Planet Blend Party Brush Set | Promo Code: JESSICAMELGOZA_PARTY • Shop here
Smashbox Photo Finish Oil + Shine Control Primer • Shop here
Smashbox Photo Finish Weightless Setting Spray • Shop here
Subscribe to my channel to stay up to date with new videos. Until next time friends, take care!
xo, Your Girl Jess
"Dear Ocean, thank you for making us feel tiny, humble, inspired and salty all at once."
Where is your favorite place to vacation? My favorite travel destination is somewhere near the ocean. Better yet, on the beach. I personally find that being on the beach really allows me to reflect, recharge and refocus. With that in mind, you can now imagine how excited I was to take a week-long family vacation to the beaches of Florida.
FIRST STOP: FLORIDA KEYS
Our first stop was to Key Largo which is an island of the Florida Keys, located about 1.5 hours south of Miami. During our time in Key Largo we stayed in an incredible ocean front beach house with breathtaking views of the Atlantic during the day and the Sagittarius star constellation in the evening. Every night my husband and I would sit out on the balcony and stargaze while talking about the universe. It's safe to say I wanted to stay at that beach house for much longer!
P.S. You can see video highlights from my trip over on my Instagram.
We celebrated the Fourth of July by going on a boat ride to a nearby sandbar where we spent the afternoon with friends and family. Later that night we saw fireworks on the pier then stargazed for the rest of that evening.
The following day we drove out to Islamorada where we saw a mama and baby manatee in the marina of Wahoo's Bar and Grill. Both appeared to be feeding off the algae. Fun fact: manatees are herbivores and very gentle sea creatures. They also go to the surface of the water every three to five minutes to breathe.
After watching the manatees we walked over to Whale Harbor, a seafood buffet with a really nice roof-top floor. We didn't try the food but the bar, seating, ocean views and breeze was good enough for me.
Many family photos later we got in the car and drove to a gift shop where I purchased a magnet souvenir. I like to collect magnets from our travels. What do you like to collect?
On the way home we stopped at Snappers for dinner. I ordered a Piña Colada and a shrimp cocktail - both were delicious (their rolls are so yummy too!). This place has a super cool waterfront outdoor patio with live music, bar, lots of seating and room for dancing. Overall really good vibes.
After watching the manatees we walked over to Whale Harbor, a seafood buffet with a really nice roof-top floor. We didn't try the food but the bar, seating, ocean views and breeze was good enough for me.
Many family photos later we got in the car and drove to a gift shop where I purchased a magnet souvenir. I like to collect magnets from our travels. What do you like to collect?
On the way home we stopped at Snappers for dinner. I ordered a Piña Colada and a shrimp cocktail - both were delicious (their rolls are so yummy too!). This place has a super cool waterfront outdoor patio with live music, bar, lots of seating and room for dancing. Overall really good vibes.
For our final day in Key Largo we had a day-in at the beach house to rest up for Miami the next morning. We spent most of this day hanging out on the balcony, listening to music and taking Instagram pics. Fun for me. Not so fun for the hubs! Can my fellow bloggers relate?
The hubs did go on a snorkeling trip early that morning so he had his fair share of fun.
SHOP MY LOOK
Totally unrelated to my trip but I'd like to announce that I'm now on 21 Buttons! If you don't know what 21 Buttons is, it's a free site and app that you can download to shop outfits from your favorite style bloggers and influencers. Click here to check out my profile + shop my looks.
LAST STOP: MIAMI BEACH
Our last stop was in tropical Miami Beach. Something about this city really drew me in. Perhaps it's the fact that it's by far one of the most culturally-rich and diverse cities I'd ever been too. Or maybe it's because I really enjoyed the food, music, beach and overall atmosphere. Either way I'd definitely like to go back because our stay here was actually quite short.
Day one in Miami consisted of meeting more of my husbands family, eating lots of homemade Cuban food, checking-in to our hotel and going to the beach.
We stayed at The Edition hotel and let me tell you, this hotel is seriously so beautiful and there are so many plants on the property - it feels like you're on a tropical island. Not only is this hotel gorgeous and luxurious it also has lots of amenities like an ice skating rink, night club, bowling alley and so much more. There are also various restaurants inside the hotel to choose from. I highly recommend you try the brownies from Market at the Edition. It was genuinely the best brownie I'd ever had.
How cool is the ice skating rink? Really wish I'd taken a photo in front of the neon sign. It would have made a great Instagram photo. Oh well, maybe next time!
The following day we went out for breakfast to a nearby cafe called Tropical Beach Cafe. We enjoyed the food so much we came back for dinner. I really liked that everything on the menu was really affordable and all the food we ordered was delicious; I highly recommend their Cuban sandwich.
All in all this trip was such a fun experience and very much needed. I would definitely love to revisit both places in the future. Here's hoping for more travel, more experiences and more adventure!
xo, Your Girl Jess
OUTFIT IDEA #1
SHEIN Button Front Dress * use code Q3YGJESS to save at checkout *
OUTFIT IDEA #2
SHEIN Off The Shoulder Matching Set * use code Q3YGJESS to save at checkout *
OUTFIT IDEA #3
SHEIN Knot Front Cami Top * use code Q3YGJESS to save at checkout *
OUTFIT IDEA #4
SHEIN Button Up Blouse // SHEIN High Waist Denim Shorts
* use code Q3YGJESS to save at checkout *
OUTFIT IDEA #5
SHEIN Ruffle Slip Dress * use code Q3YGJESS to save at checkout *
Thank you Shein for gifting me the beautiful clothes that inspired todays summer outfit post. If you love shopping on Shein remember to use my discount code Q3YGJESS to save some money on your order!
I hope you enjoyed this blog post and come back for more! Until next time friends, take care.
xo, Your Girl Jess
OUTFIT DETAILS
SHEIN Striped Shirred Bandeau + Paper Bag Waist Short Set • Shop Outfit
Use code YOURGIRLJESS to save at checkout!
Use code YOURGIRLJESS to save at checkout!
OUTFIT DETAILS
SHEIN Tie Shoulder Shirred Striped Top + Short Set • Shop Outfit
Use code YOURGIRLJESS to save at checkout!
Use code YOURGIRLJESS to save at checkout!
OUTFIT DETAILS
Which one is your favorite? Leave your answer in a comment below.
Thank you SHEIN for gifting me all of these beautiful summer pieces. If you are ever in need of affordable and trendy fashion you've got to check out their website, www.shein.com, to shop and don't forget to use my code YOURGIRLJESS to save at checkout.
I also want to thank you for reading todays blog post. Until next time friends, take care and happy shopping!!
xo, Your Girl Jess
I shared this look over on my Instagram last week and I thought to myself, why not share it on the blog too! Today I'm giving you all the details of my go-to makeup look for spring + summer.
During the spring and summer months I like to stick to a more light and natural look by using less products. Not only is applying less products quicker but it's also necessary - especially living in southern Texas where the weather gets very hot and humid.
Sure, the idea of putting on a full face of makeup sounds like fun but it won't be so fun when it's melting-off about an hour later. This Texas heat is no joke! Because of this I like to apply products that I know will stay put and last throughout the day.
Below is the full list of products I used to get this look along with links for you to directly shop the cosmetics mentioned.
FACE + CHEEKS
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in 2W2 • Available here
Veil Cosmetics Complexion Fix Concealer in 1G • Available here
Beauty Bakerie Flour Setting Powder in Translucent • Available here
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer • Available here
BROWS
BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Brow Palette • Available here
EYES
Wet n Wild Beauty Rosé in the Air Palette • Available here
Ardell Lashes in Wispies • Available here
Ardell Duo Brush-on Lash Adhesive • Available here
LIPS
Henne Organics Luxe Lip Tint in Coral • Available here
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