Take 40% Off | My Nordstrom Sale Picks

You made it to the weekend, so take a load off your feet with some retail therapy. 🤗 Nordstrom is having their HUGE 40% off sale...it only happens twice a year, it's going on right now and it ends TOMORROW (June 5). I was going to do this pretty little roundup of my favorite items, but there were waaaay too many great picks for that, so this is where I ended up (you'll see). I went entirely overboard (you'll see).

Stuff is selling out fast, so consider yourself warned. Don't just let stuff sit in your shopping basket...I unfortunately already missed out on my favorite pair of shoes by doing that! If you're not sure what size of something will fit you best, buy two sizes (if they're in stock)...you can always return the unwanted item to your local Nordstrom store. The sale is worth it!

Ok, enough shopping chit-chat, let's get to it! I broke this down based on trends, categories, style, value...I'm basically sharing anything I'd consider putting in my own shopping cart!

Shop my favorites:


Shop my shoe picks:


Shop my accessory picks:


While perusing the Nordstrom website, I found these shorts that actually don't look too short...they're so hard to find, so I'm personally excited about these (the white ones are my fave)! See whatcha think:


For the bride:


If you're looking for the perfect LBD (little black dress), I was surprised with how many options there were...many at an affordable price!


For the beach:


Since rompers are absolutely everywhere these days, I picked out a few of my favorites for you! In my personal opinion, it's really hard to get the right fit, but hey--it's nearly summer--live a little! Give it a try...every girl needs at least one romper this season.


Shop my floral picks:


Shop my lace picks:


Much love and happy shopping xo

Jess

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Strawberry Patch Kid | Part 2

If you missed the first post, check it out here. That'll explain how in the world I ended up on a farm! Once you're caught up on that, this photo diary will make more sense. 😏 Sharing the images I collected from my time at Underwood Family Farms! This was such a fun place to experience...enjoy!

These bees were creepy crawling all around...egghhhhh, gave me the heebee-geebees just watching them squirm and bzz around!

Soooo on Snapchat (👻 'juslikejess'), I totally called these guys llamas, then saw the sign that they're actually alpalcas. Whatever they were, they were fabulous. 😉

She knows how to pick'em...my produce companion! ^^

That about wraps it up! ^^

Much love xo

Jess

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Strawberry Patch Kid | Part 1

Get the look...

Shirt: Contemporary Denim Shift Dress | Hat: Wide-Brim Fedora | Bandana: Lips: Liner, Lipstick

Shop the look...

As surprising as it may be, I didn't plan this outfit around the fact that I'd be on the farm...in fact, I had no idea we'd end up even remotely close to one later that day.

Dad was playing golf, so Mom and I found ourselves with a few spare hours in Moorpark, Cali. We'd never visited, so I jumped on Instagram and Trip Advisor for a quick scan of the land. Underwood Family Farms turned out to be one of the most popular "things to do" in Moorpark. Huh, why not? Mom and I headed to the farm which was clearly a hot spot for school groups, birthday parties and families who simply enjoy picking their own produce.

I'll have to do a photo diaries post (updated: click here for Strawberry Patch Kid - Part 2!). so the goats don't feel left out, but for now, the spotlight is on this not-so-planned strawberry patch kid. Too perfect not to snap some pics!

With love,

Jessica

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40% Off | Free People Fave

Sharing shopping links can sometimes be an act of true love, my friends!! For instance, I purchase a Free People dress full price and it goes on sale...40% off!!! The bad news is, Mr. Budget cringes. The good news is, I love uncovering the best deals and bringing them to you! And I'm real happy to highlight this sale item, cause it quickly became one of my favorite Spring swing grab-and-go pieces (in fact, another color combo might be in my shopping cart).

(Including links to two stores, just in case one sells out. I'm wearing an XS, by the way!)

With love,

Jess

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Golden Denim

Shop the Outfit...

Crop Top: Similar here and here | Skirt: Francesca's | Bag: Speedy 30 | Necklace: ASOS Bow Choker

Shop the Makeup...

Eyeshadow: NARS Dual-Intensity Shadow (lid), MAC (blender - crease), MAC (highlighter - under eyebrow) | Eyebrows: Brow Definer & Brow Gel | Eyeliner: Maybelline Eye Studio | Lipstick: NYX 629 mixed with NYX 601| Mascara: NOIR Couture Waterproof Mascara|

Crop tops are really fun to pair with skirts, no matter your skirt length! I couldn't find an exact link to the one I'm wearing (I think I bought it at ASOS, who's running a big Memorial Day weekend sale, by the way -- 20% off with code HISUMMER), so I gathered up a few other shopping favorites to inspire your crop top styling.

I've not worn a denim skirt since, maaaybe 4th grade, but here we are. It's 2016 and they're back in action! I sorted some favorites for you here!

With love,

Jess

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Coad Family | Baby Ellie

The Coads aren't new faces to my blog (see their gender reveal party here), but there is one new face in particular! As I mentioned in that post, I've had the joy of photographing the progression of Josh and Rachael's relationship, beginning with their engagement. 5 photo shoot seasons later and we meet Elynia (Ellie) Renee Coad. Born April 15th at 10:46 PM. 21.5 inches. 8 lbs 4 oz. Eeeeks!

With love,

Jess

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Bestie's Bridesmaid Look

Happy Monday, friends! Ever have one of those days where it seems as though everything takes way longer than it should've? The struggle is real! We're leaving for a family vacation this week (HALLELUJAH!), but there's much to be done before leaving! Doing my best to check everything off the list, but I must be moving in slow motion...either that or my list is having babies. The investigation is still under way.

My bestie's brother got married a few days ago and I posted her floral crown to Instagram...everyone flipped over it, so I figured I'd share her full look! The lovely bride works at Anthropologie, so you can imagine her wedding was decked out in classy bohemian BLHDN vibes!

The bridesmaids were sporting neutral maxi dresses...all different shades from cream to peach...LOVE. I did some digging around of my own and will link a few of my favorite neutral maxis out there if you wish to shop the look! Same goes for floral crowns. (The leather flower cut-out one is on my own wishlist!) You know, just in case you're in need for a Spring fling (AKA a good excuse...but let's be honest, do you really need a good excuse for a frilly dress and crown?)!

Shop the look...

Get the look...

Dress: Embellished Sequin Strip Maxi Dress | Flower Crown (similar): Flower Headband

With love,

Jess

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Denim in Dumbo

I could hear the ice cream truck go by while the kids were playing in the street today and guess who didn't even make it out of the house to enjoy?! This girl. All complaining aside, today was my "day off," which I'm very grateful for. It was a great day to check off my to-do list at home! Lots buzzing around, but I made time to collect this denim look from NYC, including my favorite denim jacket and my favorite jeans!

Get the look...

Denim jacket: Waven Hanna Crop Denim Jacket with Raw Edge Detail | Top: Daisy Print Babydoll Dress (couldn't find my exact one, so this one is similar!) | Jeans: Mid-Rise Rockstar Jeggings | Shoes: Apollo Rain Shoes | Lips: Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint | Nails: Big Apple Red


I guess we should start out with a big YES, denim jackets are in. Someone actually asked me a few weeks ago, so consider this *permission granted!* In fact, they're not just in, they're highly encouraged and make a great staple in the spring wardrobe. I'm pretty obsessed with this cropped one...might in fact wear it too much this season. It's been great for traveling, since I generally always need to have a light jacket with me! Drop waist tops suits it really nicely with the cut of the crop, so I paired it with my daisy print drop waist.

 


How hard is it to find the perfect jeans? It feels nearly impossible sometimes! These black jeggings fit like a glove...can that even be said of pants? I don't know, that might be weird. But seriously, I have maaaaybe 6 pairs and I wish Old Navy made them in every color (I actually might write a letter). My mom wears them too, so they get passed back and forth between our closets. They don't have a zipper...just a stretchy elastic fit. They pass dressy or casual, so that means I wear them every day. Oh, and they're $30. Need I say more? Thanks to my girl Tia for the initial discovery a few years ago...now I tell everyone I know about them!

 


 

 

These rain shoes are everything. I won't gush over them, cause I already did in this post.

 

 


 

This is my most moisturizing lip tint. I love it because it layers up really well...if I don't want a very intense color from it, I can wear it almost as a tinted lip balm, or I can lather it up for a deep burgundy. L O V E.


 

This is my nail polish red MVP!!! Or, should I say MVR? It's called "Big Apple Red," which I thought was rather appropriate.


Shop the look...

Dumbo was one of the neighborhoods I really wanted to visit while in New York...I've always seen this street view of the Manhattan Bridge and thought it was more than picturesque!

With love xo

Jess

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Tuesday Jewels-day

I've posted now and again about Rocksbox, but today I'm showing you a peak inside my most recent box! Ok, first things first...WHAT IS ROCKSBOX?!

Rocksbox is a membership-based jewelry styling service. Members pay a flat rate of $19/month to get access to a personalized rotating closet of designer jewelry, sent in sets of three at a time.

How it works:

  • Rocksbox sets are curated for you based on your style profile (click here to check out a few featured jewelry items -- just to get a taste of what you have to look forward to).
  • You can keep and wear your Rocksbox pieces for as long as you like, or you can swap them out AS MANY TIMES AS YOU'D LIKE each month!
  • You pay the same membership fee regardless of how often you exchange your box (but keep reading for your freebie, duh).
  • If you can't live without a piece (or if you're like me -- two), keep it when you return your box and you'll be billed at the Member's Price (discounted from the retail value -- also keep reading for your freebie, duh).
  • When you're ready for a new box, send back the pieces you don't wish to purchase (in your prepaid envelope, of course).
  • Once Rocksbox receives your box back, they'll send you your next Rocksbox ASAP!

Ok, ok, ok...check out what came in my most recent set! I included the retail value below to give you an idea of the quality you're receiving.

I decided I couldn't possibly live without the Loren Hope iridescent earrings, so I kept them (I'll explain below how to keep this jewelry for free...yes, FREE!) and sent the other two pieces from my box back, cause I'm ready for a new set!

As a Rocksbox member, you'll receive a promo code, which you can hand out to your BFFs for them to try a free of Rocksbox! Every time a buddy signs up with your promo code, you'll receive some gold stars in your account. Once you rack up enough Rocksbox savings, you can put that toward keeping some of your very own Rocksbox items (yep, free)!

Whether you're excited, curious, skeptical, or really anywhere in between -- Rocksbox is offering my friends and family with a free month of unlimited designer jewelry. Might as well give it a shot! You can cancel your membership at any time, with no penalties. Just enter the above promo code when you sign up and you'll be on your way to a surprise on your doorstep!

My Loren Hope earrings from Rocksbox have me on an iridescent jewelry CRAZE, so I'm linking some shopping inspiration along the trend...enjoy!

 

Much love xo

Jess

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