Fashion With Jess

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Styling a White Top for Summer

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You guys know I am all about finding pieces that are so versatile for your closet. If I am going to buy something I have to know that I will have multiple ways to wear it! I always start with brainstorming how exactly I could wear it before I purchase. Makes it much easier when the piece arrives! Today I want to share three easy ways to style a white structured top for summer. I am sure so many of you probably already have a pretty white top in your closet so you can get to styling right away! If you do not, I will link this top and others (all under $20) at the end of this post.

The first and best way to style a white top in my opinion is with light wash distressed denim and a cute sandal. Easiest yet most chic look ever. For this look I threw on my favorite pair of jeans (sold out but linking similar pair here).  I then styled it with my everyday go to jewelry pieces to glam it up. This necklace and bracelet are both stunning and look great with literally any outfit! I also wear these hoop earrings with almost every outfit each day and get so many questions about them! I cannot recommend a pair of earrings enough. They are so beautiful. Add your favorite sandals or simple heels and you have a perfectly styled look! Wear it around the house, out for errands, or out to dinner!

 

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The second way to style this white top is with a pretty pair of shorts! I love a pair of girly shorts for summer! This look is so fun and can easily go from day to night. If you are wearing this during the day, its comfortable enough to lounge on the couch or play with your kids! If you are wearing it at night, you can easily throw on some heels and be done! These shorts are so cute and the ruffled bottom give them a skirt look, when they are really shorts! Since we are styling a white top, you can look for any colored pair of shorts or even some with a pretty lace or floral design. I will link my favorites below!

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The last way to style this top is with a denim skirt. I lovvvve a denim skirt for summer! Some days are so hot there is no possible way to wear jeans, so a denim skirt to me is just as good! My denim skirt here is old, but I will link some new ones that I love. This one is so cute with the buttons down the front. This outfit to me is exactly what I want to wear when we get a date night in when hopefully things start to clear up!

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Skirts

I hope you guys enjoyed this! Hopefully you have some items like this already in your closet so it will be easy to recreate. Stay safe and healthy!

XO,

Jess

Currently Craving- All things Floral

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Is it just me or are there so many pretty floral prints out right now!?! From clothing to home decor, there are so many pretty options to pick from. One of my favorite things to do for spring and summer is to pair a pretty floral blouse with white shorts or jeans and call it a day. It is such an easy outfit and looks great no matter what!

This beautiful floral top in pictures is only $18 and looks so good with these white shorts! I also ordered the denim skort that it is styled with online and I can't wait to wear them together! I am going to share some favorite floral tops below- all for really great prices.

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Along with floral tops, I am loving floral rompers. They are so fun for summer and are the easiest one and done outfit you can do! This romper is beautifully made and feels so good on. I love it paired with small heels. I wore it for my quarantined birthday this year but I am hopeful I will get to wear it somewhere this summer! Here are some other gorgeous floral rompers that will be perfect this summer.

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I hope you all are enjoying all the pretty floral prints as much as I am! Stay safe and healthy everyone 🙂

XO,

Jess

Layering Necklaces

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Layer it Up

Layering necklaces- one of my favorite trends this spring! I am loving all the gold necklaces out there right now. This is such a fun trend to try out because you can purchase really great pieces to spice up your outfit without spending a lot of money.

Personally, I love costume jewelry. I have always been that way! I used to love shopping in Charming Charlie's! I love big earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, you name it. Since I love different jewelry trends so much, I do not like to spend a lot on them because I am constantly changing out what I am wearing and like to wear different pieces with different outfits. This spring, many different necklace styles started coming out and they all looked SO good layered together. I immediately wanted to try the trend so I went to my favorite place for cheap accessories- Forever 21. I quickly ordered the three necklaces in the picture and have been wearing them for months. They are always a weekly top seller! I wear them at least 3 times a week and the quality of them is still great. My favorite way to wear them at home is with a casual t shirt or tie dye set and I feel like it makes the whole look more put together! Even though I am just at home! I will link them below.

How to Layer

Start with a flat herringbone style necklace first. These ones are very in right now and I admit I was hesitant to try it at first, but I love the way it looks on. It even looks amazing on its own. LInking some of my favorites below.

Next, add a chain or chunky necklace. The one I wear has a coin pendant on it, but I am really wanting to get a new one that is just a chain. Linking my favorites below.

Finally, add a dainty necklace. This one can be a necklace with your initial on it, one with coin pendants, evil eyes, stones, whatever you like best! Right now I really love coin pendants and initials. Linking my favorites below.

I hope that was helpful! How do you like to layer necklaces? Leave me a comment below!

Xo,

Jess

My Blog is One Year Old!

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What I have Learned So Far...

I can hardly believe my blog has been public for one year! I remember being so nervous last year when I shared out that I had started a blog and that it was live with its first posts. So much has changed since then and I have learned so much.

I started off this journey with my blog knowing absolutely nothing about WordPress and constantly calling my dad for help. My dad would send me videos he found on how to use wordpress and helped me so much from the beginning! Finally, I got the hang of things and it became easier. If you are nervous about starting a blog, but feel passionate about it, I highly suggest just taking that leap of faith and trying it out!

In honor of my blog being one year old today I want to share some things I have learned along the way! Hopefully this can be helpful to you in starting your own blog!

1. Ask for Advice

Last spring and summer I started going to blogger meetups in my area (DC Bloggers) to listen to bloggers give advice and share out things they have learned. It was SO helpful! I went with one of my friends and we learned a lot about different apps, how to be consistent, and how to share out things. I think many areas have Blogger Unions so depending on where you are, see if they have these and try to go to one of their meet ups. Also, make friends with others who are also starting out a blog. Ask them questions and help others when you can!

2. Be consistent

Right after sharing out my blog, I became pregnant and the first trimester exhaustion hit me, so the last thing I could do was work on my blog. I felt embarrassed and discouraged because I couldn't post much, but I knew my body needed a break. I didn't post much for long periods of time on my blog, but I started to set goals for myself and by setting goals I became better at achieving them! Now I am able to produce 2-3 blog posts a week and I really really enjoy it. I feel more comfortable and at ease when producing the posts. It's like an incentive for me. I finish the work I need to do for school, with Andrew, and around the house, then I can make a post.

3. Look for easy to use templates

I wish I had known this from the very beginning. I actually JUST discovered this and it has made everything SO much easier. You can go to Etsy and search for Blog templates. There are so many amazing ones! If you don't feel comfortable installing it on your page, many stores will install it for you at a price. I found my current template on Etsy and installed it myself. The girl I bought it from was so helpful and her instructions on install were very easy! I used to hate the layout of my blog before I found her template. It's incredible.

4. talk about your blog on social media

One way I have found to increase traffic on my blog is to talk about it on instagram. I use instagram all the time so for me it is the best resource to share out my blog! I share it on my stories and in posts as well. It might even be helpful to do quick screen recordings to share how to navigate your blog.

5. don't get discouraged

This is one of the most important things I have learned that I still have to remind myself. Nothing that is good or worth it is going to come easy. As with anything you do, you have to try and work hard. Some days I felt like there was no purpose in it, but then my husband would remind me that this is what I love. And he is right! I love to share clothes, makeup, and anything that works for us. I love to talk to others about those things! It's one of my passions and as long as I feel that way, the blog serves a purpose for me and for anyone else who is interested in reading!

I still have so much to learn when it comes to having a blog and sharing things but I feel so excited for that and for what's to come! Thank you so much for reading and following along. It means so much to me!

Xo,

Jess

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Mother's Day

Mother's Day is coming up so soon! It is only two weeks away, which I cannot even believe! Even though we are quarantined, I feel like these months are flying by. Mother's Day may be a little different this year for families, but it is still so important that you celebrate your moms, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and friends. You can celebrate these women by sending cards, giving gifts, or sending a sweet message.

This is my first Mother's Day as a mommy and I am so excited! I remember last year on Mother's Day feeling so sentimental and grateful for all the moms that I know especially my mom, my mother in law, and my grandma. I felt in awe of what a mother does for her family. My mom has been there for me through every high and low life has brought and I just wanted her to know how grateful I am (don't worry, I feel this way on Father's Day too for my Dad!) Little did I know I was already pregnant and on my way to becoming a mommy too! This year, since we are quarantined, we won't get to attend church and celebrate with a lunch after, but I am hopeful we can maybe have a picnic, or go on a walk, or just do something to see our moms! (trying my best to look at things positively and focus on what we can do, not what we can't do)

If you are Mom, know that you are a rockstar. You are strong, you are powerful, and you deserve all the thanks and hugs in the world! Hopefully your sweet family can spoil you to thank you for the mother that you are!

Below are some gifts that you can order easily online if you need to shop for the moms in your life, or if you want to send a link to your husband letting him know Mother's Day is coming up:)! Haha! All items I am linking are under $50!

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How I like to Gift

For Mother's Day, I typically like to do something sentimental, like a picture frame and a photo. Then, I add in a candle or a fragrance. Lastly, I add in something that I know they will enjoy like a piece of jewelry or something for the home. I hope this was helpful. I would love to hear how you are celebrating Mother's Day this year and what you are gifting! Leave a comment below :)!

xo,

Jess

Abercrombie & Fitch Sale

You guys... Abercrombie & Fitch has SHOCKED ME! They have SUCH good things right now! I placed a huge order and truly could not get over how much I loved every single piece and the quality is amazing. I should preface this by letting you all know that I worked at Abercrombie & Fitch for years in Highschool and College breaks! I never wanted to buy their clothes and only bought what I needed to wear to work. OMG. Things have changed, I think I will be adding them to my favorite store list and I am 26 YEARS OLD! My college self would be laughing at me right now.

I am sharing some pictures below of the items I purchased. I got a few tops that are easy to wear around the house and can be worn when quarantine is over! I also got a super cute pair of knit shorts that can be worn dressed up or down. I didn't order any of their jeans but was talking to one of my girlfriends yesterday and she just got in a pair from them and said they were the best jeans ever. Now I am convinced...I need to order some! I will link up some that I think are so cute.

 

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They are also running a great sale right now on their website. Some pieces are 50% off and then an additional 25% off in the cart! So many great deals. I hope you all enjoy! Thank you for reading!

XO,

Jess

Nordstrom Sale: Prices Dropped!

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I am throwing together this blog post so quickly because I want to share the best items from the Nordstrom spring sale! The prices of so many pieces just dropped big time- I mean lower than I would ever expect some of these items to go. Things are going very fast though, so if there is something you have had your eye on, now would be the time to grab it. This gorgeous top from the photo is on sale now for $26 and it is so beautiful in person. I wish I could wear it all the time! I am going to break down my favorites into categories starting with clothes. Click on any of the items to shop the links directly.

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Jewelry

Accessories

Shoes

What to Buy

I am noticing a ton of dresses are marked down 60-70% off, I guess because we don't have many places to wear them! My Easter dress is marked down to only $35 and it is an incredible dress- it's so flattering and the quality is amazing. To me, this sale is a great time to purchase things to wear later on, like dresses (only if you can!) because I can't imagine prices going lower. This would also be a great time for new sneakers if you have been needing a new pair with all your walks! These Adidas are marked down to $38! If you are searching for gifts for Mother's Day this is also a great time to spoil your mom! This necklace is gorgeous and the price is amazing!

If you snag any great deals from this sale, leave a comment below to let me know!

XO,

Jess

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Forever 21 Finds

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FOREVER 21 SALE

You guys know I love me some Forever 21. It is one of my favorite places to shop and I am almost 27?! I had a minor panic when I heard they were thinking of closing!

They are offering such a great promo right now so I wanted to share some of my favorite pieces (still in stock) that I have in my own closet! The sale they are running is 30% off your order of $85 or more (so basically if you spend $85 you will get it for about $60 and let me tell you- you can get a LOT from them for this!). SUCH A GOOD SALE! I am not sure how long the sale is running but their items do go quickly. Use code Refresh30.

WHAT'S IN MY CLOSET

 

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What i am loving

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Tell me what you love below!

XO,

Jess

Mommy & Me: Matching Your Baby!

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Okay I am not embarrassed to admit that when I dress Andrew I think to myself, 'What do I have that can match him?' haha! It makes me so happy. Why?! Who knows. Today I am going to share a few outfits for both you and baby to match! I will share both girls and boys items! The boy items I will be sharing are mostly items that Andrew has. If you are like me, you may have some of the items for yourself already in the closet.

The first look is all blue and white items. I am obsessed with blue and white for spring so it is no surprise that I bought Andrew these adorable blue and white pull on pants! He is wearing size 4-6 months and I have to say how AMAZING they are! They roll at the side and fit him perfectly now, but I can also undo the button to make them longer as he grows! The waist is also pretty big and I was able to tie it tighter with the string. They are so stinking cute I could barely handle it. For me, I wore a frilly blue and white skirt (that is a great length) and a white off the shoulder top. You can shop both of our items through the links below.

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This next look is a springy casual look. I know we all are not going anywhere right now, but I have found it fun to put on real clothes for a little throughout the day  (I'm also obsessed with clothes) or to set the table and have an at home date night. For Andrew he has a tan and white striped shirt (too big for him because I bought for him to grow into) and these adorable tan little shorts! These shorts are just incredible because he will grow into them and they come in a pack of THREE! Yes please! For these pictures, I dressed Andrew in an all white set with a onesie underneath. This set was a gift and he looks like a little teacher in it! It is so so cute! I think it's a very gender neutral outfit. My outfit doesn't exactly match him, but it has similar colors so we can call that a match in my book! I love this blouse so much. It is so beautiful with the billowy sleeves and the print. The buttons down the front are so flattering. It looks great with high-waisted jeans but will also be perfect with shorts in the summer. I also found such adorable outfits for little girls to go with my outfit. You can shop all the items right below.

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So this is a look that you see us in almost every single day. I certainly wear this set once a week! I will link some of my favorite tie-dye options below. As for Andrew, his classic daily outfit is a onesie and sweet little joggers or leggings! Here he is wearing the adorable set from the photo above as well.

I hope you enjoyed this post! This was so fun for me to do so I will probably do more in the future as Andrew grows. Thank you for reading!

XO,

Jess 🙂

Affordable Loungewear

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Currently loving all the loungewear out there right now but only into the pieces that are affordable! I have been searching for the best loungewear that will last, look stylish, and wont' break the bank. Luckily I found many good options!

First up are these gorgeous tan joggers and short sleeved sweatshirt! The quality is amazing and each item is only $13. I will wear these pieces again and again!

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Next up are some very neutral pieces you can wear many different ways. Yay! Love to have pieces that are versatile in my closet. I love the look of these sweatshorts and think they would be so cute with either the henley bodysuit or the cami with a linen button down top. Add a layered necklace to dress it up.

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This is  another neutral look featuring the same joggers from earlier. These joggers would pair perfect with a white t-shirt, sneakers, and chunky layered necklace. Ready for the day or a nice long walk!

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This last look is more edgy but so fun and on trend. The colorful biker shorts would look so good with a white t-shirt and a layered necklace. With this outfit you're ready for a busy day of playing with kids, walking, and looking stylish the whole time.

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