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.


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! 😍


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."

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

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 on your order! Code below:

 15% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: Q3YGJESS 


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  Q3YGJESS  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!