Pom Poms in Pink | FASHION

It started out as a gloomy day with a quick thunderstorm this AM, but the sunshine was out to celebrate Friday after lunchtime...as a result, Dallas felt like a SAUNA today. Mom and I got our hair cut and colored today (check the snaps 👻 'juslikejess'), which is always a treat! Ok, I can put my dramatic weather girl small talk aside. Must get to the good news!

This pink pom pom hat is on sale for $9.50!!! And the button-up pajama-like top is on sale for $17!!! I keep thinking sale items couldn't get any better, but here we are. If you've missed any of my posts from this week, take a moment to catch up because they all have incredible discounted items. I'll make it super easy for you --> Paisley in Peru | Never Enough Noir | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Roundup no.1 | Pom Poms in Pink <-- YOU ARE HERE. :)

Here's all of the shopping info! I also rounded up some amazing gladiator sandals all under $100 down below.

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Top: ASOS | Pom Pom Hat: ASOS | Bag: Urban Outfitters (similar here and here) | Gladiator Sandals: Free People (similar here and here) | Lipstick: NYX

Gladiator Sandals Under $100:

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Jess

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Roundup no.1 | FASHION

The Nordstrom Annual sale is LIVE for exclusive early access, only available to Nordstrom credit and debit users. Click here to apply for a card and receive access to the sale. This is Nordstrom's biggest sale of the year, offering serious discounted prices for some of fall's hottest styles.

I stayed up WAY too late to round up my favorite picks just for you. This is true love, people!!! I'll be posting a series of #NSale roundups throughout the entire sale, so stick close to the blog to preview the sale and get ready to shop til ya drop if you're a Nordstrom card holder!!!

Here's my first roundup of the #NSale series! Click on the item to shop >>

DRESSES:

CROSSBODIES:

HEELS + JEWELS:

Happy shopping xo

Jess

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Never Enough NOIR | Fashion

We're less than one day away from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (#NSale), so I'm ready to get in there and grab up my favorites to share with you!!! It feels like I'm prepping to purchase a 96" flat screen TV at a Black Friday sale, but I avoid Black Friday at all costs...so, this is totally different. Public access to the sale opens on July 21, but if you're a Nordstrom debit or credit card holder, YOU will also gain exclusive early access to the biggest sale of the year. I can hardly wait to shop till I drop.

Speaking of incredible sales, this $300 dress is $68!!! 🙀I KNOW. It was my #ootd for our live recording in Peru! Zip back, side pockets, flared fit...the whole nine yards.

If you've been following my blog very long (hmm, like maybe a day), you've probably noticed I wear so much black. I seem to take after my dad with this one...it's kinda his staple. It's just classic, flattering and seems to work for every occasion. Since I'm wearing all black yet again, I included a few of my favorite quotes regarding the topic below. :) They have "Pinterest" written all over them (figuratively--but also literally in the upper right-hand corner if you hover), so feel free to share!

And if you've been following me on Instagram very long (hmm, like maybe a day), you've probably noticed I've been wearing these flatform sneakers every day. Literally. They're so fun and match everything, so I paired the white crossbody with them. Linked several similar bags, so keep scrolling!

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Dress: ASOS | Shoes: ASOS | Crossbody: Forever 21 (similar here and here) | Sunglasses: Aldo (similar here) | Choker Necklace: Rocksbox (similar here) | Lipstick: Sephora

The rose gold choker I'm rocking is Rocksbox! Members of Rocksbox 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.

They're offering my friends and family 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!

Happy pinning and much love xo

Jess

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Paisley in Peru | FASHION + TRAVEL

This is one of the comfiest outfits ever, which was perfect for our day of rehearsals in Peru. Paisley is such a popular print right now, so I included some similar options below, but this particular dress is on sale!!! $57 (originally $100). It always makes me reaaaally excited when I have good deals to share! 😁

Speaking of rehearsals, our student conference is coming up next week, so our band is meeting up tonight to kick this thing into high gear! Super looking forward to conference! 

Get the look...

Dress: Style London | Shoes: Adidas (similar here and here) | Lips: NYX

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Similar paisley styles...

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Jess

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Destination Ocean Avenue | FASHION + TRAVEL

Happy Saturday! I only wish today's destination was Ocean Avenue, Carmel, California. Let's pretend this weekend is another long one like our Fourth of July, shall we? I also wish. Oh well, I'm ready to have a great weekend regardless of my wishful thinking. We have family in from out of town, which is a special occasion and might as well be treated as a national holiday! Excited to have some hang time at home since we've been traveling so much.

On a side note, the look around here has changed recently...what do you think?! I'm still adding a few pages to it and making tweaks...but that's an ongoing, never-ending process! #bloggerlife It kind of feels like moving into a new house...adding my own furniture and hanging pretties on the wall. I realize a site isn't quite as personal as a house, but almost! Blogging is much more personal than I ever gave it credit for (among other things I'm glad I didn't know before I jumped into the deep end)! Anyway, having fun "decorating" around here...hope you're enjoying the new digs as much as I am! 🤗

Can you believe I'm actually wearing a romper?! Still sticking with my black safe zone since the romper is uncharted territory. I love the dressier fabric, the gold embroidery, the lace-up and the billowing sleeves...all such pretty detail. It's been selling out so much that I included several similar rompers just in case.

I would love to tell you exactly how I did my braid action, but I don't think I could replicate it if my life depended on it. Have you ever had one of those hair days?! It just happened. Adding the sun hat to my washing-needed-twisted-braided-double-over-under-wrap-around-never-to-be-duplicated hair DO seemed like just the right touch for the look...plus, it's only $15 (linked below).

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Get the look...

Romper: ASOS (similar here and here) | Straw Boater Hat: Forever 21 | Palm Tree Tassel Earrings: ASOS (similar here and here) | Lipstick: Sephora 

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Gateway Worship | Lima, Peru | FAITH + TRAVEL

This time last week, I was in a bull-fighting arena. Well it used to be a bull fighting arena.

Hello, my name is...

Maybe I should just start from the beginning...hi, my name's Jessica. I'm an associate worship pastor at Gateway Church, serving as our Southlake campus music director and pianist. (That basically means I have a front row spot for all the fun stuff. 🤗) Seriously, it doesn't seem fair to call it a "job," because I love it that much.

When I stepped into Gateway Church 12 years ago (wearing a black fringe poncho paired with GAP sandals -- how could I forget?), I stepped into my future. 14-year-old Jessica couldn't have imagined she'd now be out of college working full time at such a special place, in such a seemingly tailor-made spot just for her...for such a time as this. Immeasurably more than I could ever ask or think (Ephesians 3:20--one of my faves). This is where I grew up, where I continue to grow, and where I now desire to help others grow. This is my land and these are my people--the ones I walk through the fires with, weather the storms with, and ride the waves with. The roots run deep here!

Walls AKA Murallas

Now back to the bull-fighting arena. Well, almost. In May of 2015, we recorded our latest worship album, "Walls," which was released in October (click here to preview/purchase). This was a really amazing project to take part in, but never did I dream we'd pack it up and take it to Peru to capture the same songs in SPANISH! Over 20,000 people gathered for the event. The sound of that many people singing the same song for the same purpose is really overwhelming...a real dream come true to experience here on earth.

Worship Leading #GOALS

The ultimate objective of leading worship is to connect with God and connect with people, and then help bring the two parties together. Once that connection is established, the worship leaders might as well be invisible. It's not about platform or performance--lights or sound--it's about people experiencing God in the greatest way possible.

At one point during the night, the congregation led us in a chorus that repeated over and over...for over 10 minutes. (I uploaded a few minutes of it on Facebook!) That congregation-led example is just one of countless heaven-on-earth moments from the night. I wish you ALL could've been there to experience it with me, but I'm so grateful to have videos and pictures to share!

That's my dad (on the right) and he is THE coolest, justsoyaknow^^

So much preparation went into this event and will continue to go into the release of this project...truly an amazing team effort! Lots of hugs, huddles and high fives to follow such an incredible experience. 🙌

I'll be sure to keep you updated when the project is releasing...I can hardly wait to relive the fun!

Much love xo

Jess

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July 4 OOTD | FASHION

Happy Independence Day! I'm back in the USA and resting my way through the long weekend. Grateful for the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom...and keeping our great nation in my prayers today. 🇺🇸

On to this July 4 inspired look! This "purse" was actually more like a plastic lunchbox stuffed with popcorn at Tokyo Disney...I did some slight repurposing. 😉The nude mesh dress is $34 and so comfy (linked below)! And I scored these Celine sunnies from Nordstrom Rack, but couldn't find them online (WAH), however I did link a few similar styles!

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Top: ASOS | Sunglasses: Celine (similar here and here) | Sneakers: Sam Edelman | Purse: Tokyo Disney | Hair bows: Forever 21 (similar here and here) | Lipstick: Bite Beauty (I mixed two colors together: Souffle and Meringue)

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Peruvian Patches | OOTD

Top: ASOS | Chambray drape: similar | Pants: here | Sunglasses: Aldo

After our live recording last night (post coming soon with full details...for now, I uploaded a few videos on Facebook for a preview), today was our final day in Peru, as well as our only day off. Grateful to be moving at a slower pace, since this trip has been the epitome of that 2x high speed Snapchat filter.

Photos are my favorite way of reliving memories, but when someone compliments your shoes and you can say, "Thanks, I got them in Peru," that's pretty cool too. :) However, I have a knack for purchasing the quirkiest souvenirs...like a Hello Kitty plush that makes perfect sense in Tokyo, but makes absolutely no sense in my real life context. (At least I'm self-aware?) So over time, I've done my best to gravitate toward souvenir purchases that'll easily transition and actually translate into my every day life.

This time around, I opted for rose gold mirror sunglasses and these adorable patchwork jeans. Both worked perfect with the pink top and chambray I already had on...I wore them right out of the store! Linked all of the shopping details above.

We had a Peruvian meal in Mira Flores on the coast before heading to the airport. I should also mention that Inca Cola has become my favorite (pictured below). It's similar to a Big Red? Like a fruity sweet bubble gum treat. Anyway, here's a few photos from my day!

Much love from Peru xo

Jess

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June Instagram Roundup

It's hard to believe July is knocking on our door this morning! I thought it'd be nice to summarize the month of June with an Instagram shopping roundup...there's lots of goodies on sale from outfits I've posted this month!

You can always shop my Instagram posts with www.liketoknow.it...once you're signed up on their website, "like" my Instagram posts to receive shopping links straight to your inbox! Pretty neato.

Dress: Free People (same dress, similar pattern: here and here) | Shoes: Sam Edelman (similar here)

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Top: ASOS (similar here) | Hat: Everything But Water (similar here)

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Shoes: ASOS

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Dress: ASOS | Purse: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Seychelles | Lips: Bite Beauty

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Sunglasses: Valentino | Hat: Calvin Klein

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Denim jacket: ASOS | Shoes: Nine West (similar here) | Denim jeans: Old Navy

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Hat: Forever 21 | Earrings: Kendra Scott (c/o Rocksbox) | Sunglasses: Miu Miu | Lips: Loreal

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Dress: ASOS | Embellished Bomber: Forever 21 (similar here)

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Top: Forever 21 | Necklace: (c/o Rocksbox) | Lips: NARS

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That wraps it up for this month's round up! Bring on July...

Much love xo

Jess

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