Thursday, December 24, 2015

C H R I S T M A S T A B A L E S C A P E

Reclaim Wood Table with Industrial Legs: World Market (discontinued) | Silver Vase: Target ($14.99) | Red Charger Plate: Michael's ($2 EACH) | Silver Candle Stick Holders: Ikea ($9.99 EACH) |  Matching Wreath & Trees: Target (ON SALE) | Champagne Flutes: Target ($1 EACH) | Red Candles: Ikea | Cloth Napkins W/ Red Strips: Ikea ($.79 EACH) | Mini Pine Cones: Target 

This year, my husband wanted traditional red throughout our house for Christmas. What better way to do that then by adding holly and red roses! Because red is so bold,  I wanted to keep our table scape this year simple, classic and romantic. Its tradition in my family to have Christmas Eve dinner and open gifts Christmas morning. Hope you all have a great Christmas Eve making lots of memories with your friends and family!

Love Always.
Jessica


Monday, December 7, 2015

B L A C K O N B L A C K O N B L A C K

 

Black Lace Top: Charlotte Russe (Similar Here) | Black Chiffon Maxi w/ Slit: Forever 21 (Similar Here) | Black Strappy Heels: Target (Buy Here) | Accessories: Charlotte Russe

These photos were taken by the lovely @HildaCentenoPhotography.

December is a month filled with parties from the first weekend of the month until New Year's Eve! Some parties are completely casual while others are formal. Can we all just agree that you can never go wrong with black?! Its simple, classic, elegant and can be both casual and formal. One of my absolute favorite things to do is to keep it simple with my clothes by using solid colors but making a bold statement with the textures and fabrics. This ensemble you see here is not a dress but two separate pieces you can use many different ways. I paired a black lace top with a chiffon maxi dress, added some strappy heels, lip stick and accessories and voila! I am ready for any Christmas party that comes my way!

I hope you ladies have a lovely December and when choosing our cute outfits for this months festivities, lets remember we not only represent ourselves with what we wear, but also Christ our Lord.

xoxo

Saturday, November 21, 2015

LIFE LATELY

  

Black Chiffon Top: Charlotte Russe (Buy Here) | Black Leather Leggings: Forever 21 (Buy Here
Nude Pumps: Target (Similar Here) Accessories: Charlotte Russe 

Photos By @HildaCentenoPhotography

Hello! It's been four months since my last blog post and so much has changed. Some changes have been exciting and some not so much in the beginning, but we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them (Romans 8:28).

Ultimately we can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps (Proverbs 16:9).

We've also been busy with a few more home updates, babysitting my one year old niece Azyriah three times a week, church events and my husbands ever changing works schedule as an IT Specialist. I am enjoying all this new found time with my husband and loved ones and I couldn't be more excited for whats to come! 

Hope you all have an amazing week and a Happy Thanksgiving! Lets keep Jesus at the center of it all. 

Love, 
Jessica
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Thursday, June 18, 2015

E M E R A L D H A I R

  

Later in my life when someone asks me, 'what is the craziest thing you have ever done?' I will happily say 'dye my hair green!!!!' HA. If you know me, you know I am not very edgy nor does bright hair colors fit my personality. I am a safe & classic looks typa gal. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to cut my hair in a long bob and/ or to dye my hair green and I always found an excuse NOT to do it. Well, I finally did both and I love it! 
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Its silly but it was on my bucket list before having a baby hehe. Long bob. CHECK. Green hair. CHECK. 

 Of course I did NOT do this to myself. The best cut and color stylist also happens to be my friend. Valerie Slade, thank you for making me feel edgy and fun all while remaining a classic beauty. And special thanks to all the ladies who encouraged me to go for it and rock it! 

xoxo
Thursday, May 21, 2015

ONE DOWN 100 MORE TO GO

 
"And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:22-24
 
                           
 
Vintage Rentals & Shoot Location: Etablir Vintage Event Rentals | Photography: Vanessa G. Photography   | Gold Glitter "ONE' Cake Topper: CutsofConfetti (buy here) | Long Sleeve Maxi Dress w/ Slit: H&M (similar here) | Two-tier Chapel Length Veil with Lace Applique: Vera Wang (buy here) | Wedding Belt: Vera Wang (similar here) | Ivory "Tuxedo" Pump: David Tutera (buy here) | Black Satin Tie: ALDO (similar here) | Black Velvet Blazer: (similar here) | Black Dress Shoe: ALDO (buy here)
 
As Carlos and I celebrate our 1 year anniversary, my heart is rejoicing in gladness, I never imagined marriage to be this sweet and incredibly wonderful. In my singleness I always dreamed of being married and pictured it to be some what like a fairytale. After celebrating one year of marriage, I have realized marriage is greater than a fairytale, greater than a wedding it's a gift from God. I wish I could express how truly wonderful marriage is and how beautiful it is to please the Lord together as husband and wife.
All I can say is being able to experience such a divine gift makes me so excited about Heaven.
Ladies, marriage is worth the wait, it truly is!
 
We had so much fun during our one year anniversary shoot! I put on my veil, wedding shoes & accessories and my hubby wore his bow tie & wedding shoes. It was especial magical being surrounded by all the amazing rental pieces we used on our special day! I want to thank my sweet friend & vendor Vivian Khanh for allowing us to shoot at her shop & letting us use her gorgeous pieces.
I also want to thank my sweet friend Vanessa Gonzales who did such an amazing job capturing
all the love and excitement my husband and I are feeling celebrating the big ONE year!!!
 
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"But from the beginning of the creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh, so then they are no longer two but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."  Mark 10-:6-9