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Hey lovely people. I apologize. Here is a quick update as to why I've left you hangin' for the last week or so- I started a new job! Something you'll learn about me is that I get very dedicated to the things I care about and I reeeeaaaallllyyy care about this job. Therefore, my time and energy have been poured into making sure I become a top performer.

Moving on...

I want to share something pretty bad 'A' with you guys. I am super big on trying to find good hair products because I've dyed my hair way too many times and it's super important to me to have healthy hair! I came across this website and I am absolutely in love.

BLOKE is a natural and cruelty free body care company. I'm not sure if you've read my "About" page, but considering I'm a vegetarian, when I learned they were cruelty free I freaked and I immediately wanted to order some of their products.

Firstly, as I'm big on healthy hair, I wanted to try the BLOKE Restore + Rehydrate hair treatment. It's way easy to use, doesn't take very long, and smells amazing. Not only that, but the natural oils made my hair SO soft and full. I could not be more pleased.

Second, I wanted something that would help with my skin. Unfortunately I deal with having dry skin on my face, legs, arms, and chest. Sometimes it's pretty severe. So when I saw the BLOKE Coffee + Sweet Orange face & body scrub, I had to try it! I love the smell of coffee, and citrus + coffee sounds odd, but I promise it's a beautiful combination. My skin is so soft and exfoliated, I didn't even need to use lotion after my shower. This stuff is freaking awesome.

Be sure to check out the links in this post to find more products by this wonderful company! I'm telling you, their stuff is spectacular. I can't wait to try the rest.

Don't forget to follow by email for updates and follow me on Google+ if you're cool enough.

xx Jess

I don't know about you, but I definitely spend a lot of time on Pinterest looking for style inspiration. I found a few Free People outfits that I absolutely love and thought I'd give you some of my top picks that are bohemian style. I absolutely love Free People and would spend every penny I make there if I could. Enjoy! xo

I am in love with these pants. Not only can you bet your bottom they are the comfiest pants ever, they are also super stylish. Paired with a simple tank and some beautiful accessories, this outfit is perfect for the ultimate lazy girl, who still wants to look classy and gorgeous.

Oh how I love kimonos and structured hats. This outfit is perfect all around. I love the little details from the feathers around the hat to the prints on both the dress and the kimono. This outfit is sweet, and although it's simple, it gives a dynamic, boho chic feel. Love it!

I adore maxi skirts. I myself do not own one with print like this but I'll have you know I'll be hopping on that train soon enough. This is so simple but so perfect. I think that's what I love most about bohemian style. It is simple, comfortable, and effortless. & I can bet you it's all quality made.

All of these photos were found on Pinterest.

Here are some of my favorite bohemian style items.

Also, show me what inspires you and tag me on instagram @thatgiiirrljess

xx Jess

If you are anything like me, I imagine you probably have tons of stuff in your closet. The problem with that is, I'm sure a lot of it is stuff you are saving because you think you'll wear it eventually, right? You can't let go because you think "well... maybe one day?" You're wrong. You won't wear it. So, upcycle it!
Here's a quick tutorial on how to make two shirts (or even just one very long one) into a dress.

Start with two shirts you think go well together. I chose this old t-shirt and a baggy tank top.

You can either keep the sleeves as-is on the top portion, or you can cut the sleeves to make it a more feminine cut. I decided I wanted a more feminine look and thought it would look best to cut the sleeves. You want it to look even, so I measured with a ruler how far out I wanted the sleeve to come, and brought my line down to the bottom of the sleeve seem. I used a dotted line so that I wouldn't leave huge stains on the shirt. I also measured about 8 inches down from the bottom of the sleeve to cut the shirt and make it shorter. The oval cut out will be to tie the bottom portion into.

For the bottom shirt, I drew a line as close to the top of the shirt as I could, that way the skirt portion wouldn't be too short. Then, I drew a line on the front and straight down the middle about 3 inches and cut there as well. That is so that I could tie it into the hole of the top half.

From there, I cut all of the lines I drew out and put the shirts together. Here's how it turned out!

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xx Jess

Hi everyone! I have been dying to share this with you.

Call me boring, but this is my favorite shirt. I know, plain white tee? Lame.

But give me a chance before you judge! This shirt is versatile. That is why I love it. Yes, a white tee with plain blue jeans would be lame, but you can dress this up, a lot! I added some ripped jeans, burlap toms, and some cute necklaces for a relaxed look. I love it because the material is beyond soft.

There is a lot you can add to this look though. A cardi, a belt, a chunky necklace, or even a cute leather jacket would do the trick.

If you don't feel like adding tons of stuff, curl your hair. That dresses up your look a ton!

I'm telling you, buy a plain white tee, because you will not regret it.

Mine is a longer cut, and it is shorter by a few inches in the front, but you can really get any plain t-shirt and do something great with it. I'd love to hear what you guys think.

Find my picks that are similar to what I am wearing here at the bottom. Make sure to pin and follow!

Jess

I'll be honest and say that I am pretty bad about accessorizing. I think jewelry is rad and all, but it ends up bugging me so I take it off 1/4 of the way through my day. I am working on it though!

One thing I'll tell you not to be afraid of is mixing silver and gold. I used to hate gold, so all I had was silver jewelry. Then when gold became a trend, the hipster in me decided she wanted to try gold out. Well, I'll tell you I don't like silver much anymore. I do have my favorite rings though. Check it out.

The ring on the left is from an antique shop in Idaho Falls. The ring on the right is turquoise that my grandmother gave me.

Oh how I love these little things. I got them at PacSun a while back. They're adorable!

I won this gorgeous gem in an instagram contest. Check out the shop here. You can also find some of my favorites to accessorize with at the bottom of this post!

Let me know what you think! Don't forget to share on pinterest and follow my blog!

xx Jess

Hey guys,
I wanted to take the time out of my Easter Sunday and still share something I wore in a shoot a while back with you.
This look for me is entirely effortless. A pretty bandeau from Victorias Secret along with some cute mom shorts and a super comfy sweater.
Basically, something to throw on when you are lazy, like me on Sundays.
Don't mind the ugly home made ombre.
Photographed by Mike.

Happy Easter! Don't forget to follow me and leave your thoughts in the comments! What's your favorite thing to wear on a lazy Sunday? I'd love to see!

xx Jess

Believe me when I say spiders really freak me out. When I see a tiny little spider crawling across the wall of my bedroom, I'm immediately screaming for my boyfriend to come get it. It's kind of dramatic, but whatever. Although they do freak me out like crazy, I may or may not have a pet, giant version of those little guys that I hate, and this one, I love.

His name is Wade, and he is technically my boyfriends, but I don't mind holding him, or letting him crawl all over me during photo shoots.
My wonderful friend Mallory stylized this shoot and photographed beautifully. Becky Pedersen came up with the bad ass look and did my hair and make up.

Enjoy!

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Just so you guys know, you are able to follow without having your own blog. Just make a bloglovin' account to follow all of your favorite blogs.

xx Jess

I'm not sure you read my 'About Me,' but if you haven't, you should know I am crazy about interior design. No, I didn't go to school for it, but it is something I think I would love to do. So keep in mind this isn't just a place for me to share my modeling photos. I want to share my life with you, and a big part of that is keeping a pretty space.

Remember my last post? Yes, the really boring one that consisted of what I did that day and like 50 gazillion photos of me. (Sorry, I'm new to this and I think new, lame content, is better than none.) Anyways, if you read it, you know I visited the cutest little greenhouse named Cactus & Tropicals. Apparently it's popular, I was unaware.

I decided to go again today to find a planter for my adorable little succulent and ended up picking up something else as well. I decided it was worth sharing.

I honestly have a super mixed style when it comes to my home. I have pieces from Target, Ikea, the DI, and HomeGoods. I love to find a good deal but honestly I have a hard time controlling myself when it comes to home decor.

So, you're expecting a How To any moment now, here it is.

First, I think it's very important you choose your plant. I started off with my rad succulent. Make sure you pay attention to how much light it needs, that will have a say in what sort of planter you need.

My succulent needs at least 8 hours per day of sunlight. I searched all over for a hanging planter, but didn't have any luck finding one that was deep enough, or within my price range.

While you can trim the root system of your plant, I decided not to risk it and found the cute tin, square planter in the photo above. It's deep enough and had room for more plants. I ended up adding a second plant so that my succulent wasn't lonely.

Second, find your planter. I wanted an industrial feel because 1) it's a style I love, and 2) it goes with my home. (Pictures of my living space will come eventually). Again, make sure it is big enough for your plant to grow. (Oh yeah, they get bigger huh?)

Third, fill the negative space if there is too much. You don't want a small plant in the middle of a giant pot. Think of it as a tiny landscape. Honestly, when I put this together, I was imagining a tiny little me walking through it like a forest. I know, lame. Effective though, right? You can fill the negative space with more plants, cool branches, rocks, or even small figurines. Eventually I will add crystals to my set up.

Now you have a beautiful piece to put on your coffee table, mantle, side table, or even hanging next to your window.

Make sure to hit the follow button and pin this post!

Much love,

xx Jess

I'm not sure anyone loves lounging around as much as I do, but I sure do love a fun filled day.

Normally I spend my days off watching Grey's Anatomy, lounging with my family, and, well... eating. I know, it's bad. BUT! Today, I made myself get out of the house!

I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, so I started by day Cactus & Tropicals, just up the street from my home in Millcreek, UT.

It was absolutely wonderful. It was amazing how many plants were inside and they were all beautiful. I honestly considered asking for a job at one point. It was rad.
After that we went to dinner with Cameron's family, and spent the evening with the dogs at Tanner park. It was a great day!
Now, I'm back to lounging and watching Grey's Anatomy. Don't judge.

Check out my post from yesterday for details and links to shop, and make sure to click the shop my closet link at the top to find some rad stuff.

xx Jess

Hello lovely people.

I went to Pacsun to shop for my adorable little sister last week, and I ended up grabbing a couple things for myself. I paired it with a few things I already have and voila! Here's the look<3 div="">