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

I'm constantly looking for ways to save when shopping for clothes and accessories. Whether that be by shopping second-hand at my favorite thrift store or by finding online shops, via Instagram, that offer trendy styles at budget-friendly pricing.

One shop in particular that caught my attention, thanks to so many of my blogger friends, is the brand SheIn. Now you may or may not have heard of them, they are an online retailer that carry hundreds of super cute pieces at insanely affordable prices - which I LOVE!

I reached out to the brand to ask if they could send over some pieces for me to wear to share with you all, and they kindly accepted. SheIn was so generous, they even gave me my very own discount code for you all to shop and save 15% off your entire order! *see code below*

Both of these sets are under $20 each, which is incredible! They're both so cute and perfect for summer! I'm wearing a size L in both sets, however I will say the striped set is a tad big on me.

Thank you so much to SheIn for gifting me these really cute pieces. I am definitely going to be wearing them a lot throughout this hot Texas weather. I also plan on shopping for more clothes to expand my summer wardrobe.

Again, my discount code is  YOURGIRLJESS  to save 15% off your entire order on SheIn.com

Thank you, my lovely readers, for taking the time to read my blog post. Until next time friends, take care and happy shopping!

xo, Your Girl Jess

"Always have a good pair of sunglasses on hand. You never know when you might need them." - Michael Ruiz

Now that you've seen them all in action, which ones are your style? Let me know below.

All of these frames are super sturdy, good quality and reasonably priced at under $40.

Thank you Foster Grant for gifting me this beautiful box of stylish eyewear. You will definitely see these sunnies in rotation over on my Instagram from here on out!

The last weekend of Coachella is here and this time around I decided to create a makeup look that's a bit more vibrant and bold with a pop of yellow. Last week I created a makeup look that was more neutral with tons of glow and sparkle [see last weeks look]. This week I wanted to do the complete opposite from my previous makeup tutorial so I kept the entire look matte. Below is the full list of products used on the eyes to get this fun and colorful makeup look.

Be sure to watch the makeup tutorial linked above to see step-by-step instructions on how to achieve this fun festival makeup! Side note: it's a lot easier than it looks. 😉 If you'd like to see more of my videos, subscribe to my channel I put out new videos every week.

PRODUCTS USED ON THE EYES
MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre • Available here
Morphe Brushes x James Charles Palette • Available here
Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Cocoa Bear • Available here
NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Pencil in Milk • Available here
Lashes • Similar here

I think a more personal post is long overdue on the blog so, today I want to share the jewelry I can't live without and why these pieces mean so much to me. I'd love to know, do you own any jewelry that you hold very near and dear to your heart?

Starting with an obvious jewelry piece that I treasure more than anything, my wedding ring, which you'll see glimpses of throughout my Instagram feed. I think my husband did an incredible job selecting the ring, as I find it to be breathtakingly beautiful. He did the ring shopping all on his own [well, with the help of his friend, Sean] and I'm honestly glad he did because if it were up to me to pick a ring I'd never choose one since I'm so indecisive. I had no idea he was planning on popping the question so to say it took me by surprise is an understatement.

Another ring I wear almost daily is my infinity ring. My sisters and I all have the same ring and to me it represents our bond and infinite love that we have for one another.

These last jewelry pieces are ones you'll never see me without and they're my two favorite cuff bracelets. One is a constant reminder to have courage and be kind. I think it's always important to be kind to yourself and others, while being courageous is a trait that I try my best to embody. We all know life can sometimes get us down and we need to have the courage to get through those tough times and this bracelet reminds me of that. The second cuff says 'Do It Anyway' which for me means to not let my fears and anxieties stop me from doing what I love. As someone whose dealt with anxiety since childhood, I've let it get in the way of living my life and experiencing so many things. When I catch myself in those moments of doubt and anxiousness I look down at my wrist and think to myself "just do it anyway" despite my fears. I'm not saying it's a miracle worker but it definitely helps.

I know I don't share too much of my personal life online but, I just felt like sharing something personal with you. I hope you learned something new about me in todays blog post and thank you for taking the time to read this. Until next time friends, take care!

Festival season is here!! In honor of it being the first day of Coachella I wanted to create a makeup tutorial and outfit inspired by the ever so popular music festival. Below are all the products I used for this makeup look.

I hope you enjoy the video! Be sure to subscribe to my channel for new videos every week.

FACE + CHEEKS

Milani 2-in-1 Foundation in 01 Creamy Vanilla • Available here

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick in 330 • Available here

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 20 • Available here

Beauty Bakerie Flour Translucent Setting Powder • Available here

Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer • Available here

MAC Melba Blush • Available here

Anastasia Beverly Hills x Amrezy Highlighter • Limited Edition

NYX Cosmetics Dewy Setting Spray • Available here

BROWS

BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Brow Palette • Available here

EYES

Morphe Brushes x James Charles Palette • Available here

Stila Magnificent Metals Eyeshadow in Kitten Karma • Available here

NYX Pearl Mania Pigment in Nude • Discontinued

Eylure Lashes in Opulent • Available here

LIPS

NYX Lip Liner in Ever • Available here

Maybelline Lipstick in 656 Clay Crush • Available here

After three weeks of transforming my beauty room/home office/filming room aka my happy place, the day has finally come where I share with you all the final room tour! I'm so excited for you all to see how this room has transformed from the first and second episode [before and afters included in the video above]. I would love to know your thoughts in the comments section of the video - tell me what your favorite part of the room is?

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Thank you so much for reading and watching. Until next time friends, take care!

Last week I shared with you all the first episode of the three part series I've started on my channel where I'm transforming my beauty room/home office/filming room aka my happy place. This week I'm sharing with you part 2 of the series [video above] where I show how I organized and decorated my space - there's also a decor shopping haul in this video.

Be sure you subscribe to my channel and turn on your notifications to be notified the moment part three goes up.

Thank you so much for reading todays blog post and watching my video. Until next time friends, take care!