Saturday, August 4, 2012

POP of color 01

bubblegum, bubblegum... POP! POP!

It would be crazy for me to think I know exactly what the Lord has in mind for me.

At any given moment something can pop up; out of the blue and completely random. 
A lot of the time i wish i knew why something was happening 
& where i will be ten years from now, five years from now, or even two months from now... But where would be the fun in that? 

I was recently called for a job interview with Vector... A cutlery company which basically sells knives. WHAT!!! KNIVES?! Now, if you really know me you would find this quite humorous due to the fact that me having knives in my hands would scare most people since I am very silly and unpredictable to say the least... not to mention I play soccer, so I come off as being very aggressive I guess you would say.

Getting a call from this company was definitely not what I was expecting when a 
random phone number showed up on my phone display. 
I was surprised, shocked, and a teency bit curious at the same time. 

Me as a sales representative? Selling cutlery? Is this for real? 
The truth is... I thought the phone call to set up a job interview was random
but it wasn't AT ALL. the Lord has mapped out every detail of our lives. 
He knows EVERYTHING about us. 
He even knows the number of hairs on our very heads (Luke 12:7 & Matthew 10:30).

I would have never thought I would be recommended by someone to sell cutlery for Vector, but I guess I can never fully expect what exactly will come up on any given day while I'm on this earth. :) we can never begin to imagine the amazing plans the Lord has for us. We just have to say YES to wherever He is leading us. But be careful & don't say yes to too many things because then you will just have chaos. I definitely find myself always getting involved in too many things & too many ideas. But when I prayerfully seek the Lord and ask Him... He lets me know which ones to say yes to by leading me with peace
Soooo.... I said no to the Vector job. Although it would have been a great job, I was feeling overwhelmed by it and not in peace at all!

The Lord says in Isaiah 55:8-9, 
"I don't think the way you think. 
The way you work isn't the way I work.

For as the sky soars high above earth, 
so the way I work surpasses the way you work, 
and the way I think is beyond the way you think."
(The Message)


The Lord has things in mind that I would never even think of. 
It's fun living under His control and mighty hand of guidance because I never know what to expect, but I always know that He is right by my side leading me & guiding me.



*UPDATE* 
new favorite frozen yogurt location: Red Mango in Tempe, Arizona on Mill Ave.
it is even healthier than the other fro-yo places. 


I got: 
honey, peanut butter, & white peach frozen yogurt topped with mango & blueberries


for this post there is lots of pictures!
my sister and also my amazing photographer, Lexie, went crazy with this outfit :)















white classic floral necklace turned into a headband from Francesca's Collections
gold hoop earrings from a vintage Thrift Store
detailed gold bracelet from Forever21
ocean blue top with gold studs at neck & waist and zip-up back from Urban Outfitters
white 7 For All Mankind jeans turned into shorts from Last Chance (Nordstrom)
bright pink Betsey Johnson ballet shoes with ribbon ties from Last Chance (Nordstrom)
bright pink clutch from Forever21

BE beautiful from the inside out.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

simple & refreshing 01


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.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

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.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

beach bum 01

just a question... 
can the words classybeachy 
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.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

passion: blazing red 01

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.

Saturday, June 30, 2012

mixing styles 01

elegant, but still casual

somehow, adding pearls to any outfit dresses it up a bit
but mixing a maroon and cream polka-dot collared top with relaxed khaki Calvin Klein pants is the perfect way to get the best of both worlds... 
this outfit SCREAMS, "elegant, but still casual!"
so, if your going for a lunch date? ...dress it up a little, but stay comfy:)










Maroon & cream colored polka-dot top: button up & collared front, cinched back with a button, and cinched sleeves from Fashion Q (Xi)
Lacy white bandeau from Last Chance (Nordstrom) 
Calvin Klein khaki beach relaxed fit pants from Last Chance (Nordstrom)
Isaac Mizrahi bronze sandals from Target
White Dolce&Gabbana bag
Large tan bow accessory from Forever21
Nine West gold plated watch with deep brown straps
Gold chain link necklace with a maroon jewel from Buffalo Exchange
Pearl necklace and bracelet set from Forever21
Miscellaneous bracelets mixed together from Forever21


...and how can I forget to mention the nails?! French tip gel acrylics :)