Beyond the Blog: Meet Phoebe

Meet Phoebe, the newest member in the House Of Jeffers. She's a 3.2 lb. chihuahua, and honestly, she is just so frigging precious. I can't handle this face...and I'm her mother! 

As you may remember, I already have a precious chi boy, Harley. I've been nagging annoying saying to Mike that we should get another dog. I grew up having a dog since I was 5, and they really brings so much light into the house. Harley is such an amazing little guy, but he's plagued with a lot of allergy problems, and has a long list of medical problems due to the breeder we bought him from (very long story). Honestly, because of how sick Harley was as a pup, and managing his current allergies, we were hesitant to get another dog. 

But, in December, I jokingly said to my husband that for Christmas we should get another dog. He laughed it off... but then a couple weeks later, we find ourselves heading out on a Sunday "just to look" at a cream chihuahua pup. The next day, we brought her home. She is so lovable and playful, and honestly, she helped to make our holidays so much more special. Her and Harley have become instant family, cuddling at night and driving me nuts. 

I know I sound crazy, but since I don't have children (someday... hopefully), I love my dogs like they are my children. Being the fur mom that I am, you'll definitely see more of her. My Instagram account has had a fair share of Phoebe pictures! More to come as she gets older!

IFB Pick Me!

I had been planning on attending the Independent Fashion Blogger's Evolving Influence Conference.... until the tickets sold out. Immediately, a wave of disappointment washed over me as the thought of missing Proenza Schouler's key note speech and not being in the mix at a gaggle of panels with fellow bloggers and fashion lovers.

Now, IFB is giving reader's the chance to make a video and possibly, win a ticket! Here's my video - hope you (yes, you, IFB) like it!

Miss Behavin'

Welcome to House of Jeffers! I'm just one of many ladies out there with her own blog... but I have my own sense of fashion and way of looking at the world... so if you're willing to read about the "brand" that is my life and the fashion that consumes it, then read on!

Name: Jen
Location: New Jersey
Age: 29
I've lived in Jersey my entire life. To some, it's dirty. To me, it's got character. I live about 30 mins outside NYC, which is considered a fashion mecca. There's a gaggle of great bloggers from the Empire State, but I have yet to find anyone who has put NJ on the fashion blogger map. <Insert Life Goal #15>.
I live with my British hubby and my feisty Chihuahua, Harley, which you may see from time to time in my photos. Writing is a huge passion of mine, and I've been lucky enough to have my work published in Alternative Press, The Aquarian Weekly, AMP, Chord, Outburn and Substream Music Press, to name a few. I aspired to be a full-time music journalist, but alas, Rolling Stone never called... so I had to turn to Plan B. Tha†'s where fashion came in. Luckily, I landed a job at Barneys New York as a copywriter... and yes, the job is sweet!

I've always been one who was really into fashion. Not so much a designer label whore (I own maybe 5 major designer items). More about coming up with looks and a personal style. Plus, I think you can be a bargain shopper and look just as chic as women in designer duds.

Music is another huge part of my life and has really helped mold me into who I am, and what I wear....

So Writing+Music+Fashion = Me

Here's where the photo aspect of the blog comes into play - my most current look.

This dress had two purposes: Chictopia, and a contest I saw on Refinery29.com.

When this dress arrived, I was overjoyed. Purple is my favorite color, followed by black. Being that the weather is getting colder, I figured the three-quarter sleeves will keep me toasty, and I can probably pair it with a pair of thin tights. The shoes are purely for looks - they aren't comfortable, but they were a steal and yes, I will suffer for fashion. Forever21 is my friend... more of a weakness, really.

• Dress - Forever 21
• Belt - Mandee
• Shoes - Nine West
• Necklace - Sterling silver locket from my mother