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sometimes a basic pastel t-shirt &    

boyfriend jean shorts are just what you need. 

add a colorful patterned bag to a simple outfit and it becomes complete:)

going for a sunset walk along the pier at Huntington Beach...

this is what i wore:

Pastel purple basic t-shirt from Urban Outfitters

Light wash boyfriend jean shorts from H&M

Light brown woven belt from Forever21

DIY pink button earrings from jewelrybyjess

Teal sandals from Forever21

Pattered beachy purse from Urban Outfitters

Mint green Billabong pull-over jacket from PacSun

*NEW: jewelry.by.jess

...i am designing bracelets and earrings & selling them!

they are super unique & i can take any requests on colors (for beads or yarn), shapes (beads or earrings), etc.

here are a few of my designs with prices:

bracelet #1: $16

bracelet #2: one= $15, set=$24

bracelet #3: $18

earrings: $12 per pair

coral mini triangles #1

pastel yellow ovals #2

bright orange large triangles #3

let me know if you're interested in any of them by posting a comment or emailing me including:

1.) your name, 

2.) which bracelet and/or earring number you want, 

3.) & your contact information!

BE beautiful from the inside out.

what happens when...

vintage & rocker combine

Patterned tank from Urban Outfitters

Simple black bandeau from Last Chance (Nordstrom)

Deep blue wash jeans from Urban Outfitters

Black vintage shoes from Target

Fossil leather satchel

Miscellaneous bracelets & rings from Huntington Beach 4th of July bargain tents at the pier

Pearl bracelets from Forever21

DIY leather flower headband (ribbon attached by a safety pin)


P.S. 
i went to one of my favorite frozen yogurt destinations in Phoenix last night... it's a cute little place with an open garage comfortable sort of feel. it's called.... zoyo neighborhood yogurt!!! i must say that they had some of the greatest flavors, so if you're close to 12th street & glendale you MUST hit this place up. OR go there for a date! if you go on Wednesday nights & wear your PJ's... you get 50% off! 


my favorites of the night: pistachio, cherry cordial, & cake batter with graham cracker crumbs, granola, and fruity pebbles. YUM! :)

BE beautiful from the inside out.

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just a question... 

can the words classy & beachy 

go in the same sentence?

Well... i definitely think they can. 

Laguna beach is the ultimate place to mix the two styles together.

It's a place where the crashing waves meet the tempting boutique stores along the streets.

Where cute little bakeries full of hot pastries and desserts are just screaming my name.

This is what i wore: (to the boutiques & then the beach)

Bright coral bandeau top from Xi

White pleated waist skirt from Last Chance (Nordstrom)

Large peach colored flower from Last Chance (Nordstrom)

Gold watch necklace from H&M

Gold sandals from Forever21

Bathing suite black&cream polka-dot bottoms from Last Chance (Nordstrom)

Black Roxy board shorts with braided sides from Roxy

BE beautiful from the inside out.

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stripes, 
the color red, 
& bike rides in huntington beach :)

sadly my internet wasn't working while i was in cali last week... 
but i still got pictures of my outfits.
my family and i went for a 6 mile bike ride along the beach... 
gosh it was absolutely beautiful! the ocean is breathtaking that's for sure. it's HUGE!
God definitely knew what He was doing when He created this Earth. 
this is what i wore:

Red&gray striped tank from Gap
Simple black bandeau from Last Chance (Nordstrom)
Blazing red suede shorts from Forever21
Black woven belt from H&M
Black zip-up ankle boots from Last Chance (Nordstrom)
Headband DIY: braided black strand & two black flowers attached
Chain link gold necklace and sunglasses from a Vintage Thrift Store
Gold&black long earrings and miscellaneous bracelets from Forever21

BE beautiful from the inside out.