My Blue Heaven

I must admit: I'm getting excited that Fall means it's pants season again. Although admittedly, Fall isn't my favorite season, I'm starting to change my mind since I've purchased a number of printed pants and updated my jeans.

This outfit is very basic, but out of all the the accessories I'm wearing, the tiny Maid Marian braid is my my favorite. It's my way of giving my straight hair an update on the days when I'm feeling a little too plain.

This Sunday, I'll be venturing into the city for New York Fashion Week to take in the excitement, catch up with friends and hopefully, make new ones! Follow me @HouseOf Jeffers on Twitter to keep up with my activities - and if you see me or want to say hi, send me a tweet!

What I Wore:

Animal Print Top - Forever 21 / Blue Skinny Jeans - Marshalls / Peep Toe Mary Janes - Nine West / Cone Cuff - BaubleBar.com / Riveting Romance Cuff Bracelet - c/o Sorrelli / NYC New York Color Ultra Last Lipwear - Blue Rose / Olivia + Joy Affiliate Satchel - c/o

90s Throwback Style: Wild Polka Dots

Gotta love a dress that does all the work for you. Sure, polka dots have been around forever, and it's a classic pattern... But I'm so in love with this little number. I think I was channeling Blossom for this 90s inspired look... I mean, homegirl did have a mean hat collection.

I can't believe August is almost over! New York Fashion Week is approaching, and it's still up in the air as to how much I'll be able to attend. The good news is that I was invited to attend LuckyFABB in October!

Even though I have a blog, I have commitments to my adult self: i.e. work. I honestly don't know how some of you do it, and I'll admit... There's a tad bit of jealously in that statement. Would I love to be able to blog for a living? Absolutely! Do I realize that that might not ever happen? Yes. Does that mean I should give up on that? Not necessarily. Having a blog is absolutely a juggling act. As many of you know, your blog is your second job... the one that doesn't pay well, but you love it through and through. I sometimes wonder what's going to happen to my blog as I get older, hopefully have children and well, just continue being an adult. I like to think that my blog is leading me toward something special, something I was meant to do... and in many ways, it already has. The many friendships and opportunities I've had - those make it all worthwhile. 

But until I hit it big, like they say, "Fake it till you make it." Looks like I'm a professional at that.

What I Wore:

Polka Dot Dress - Forever 21 / Straw Fedora - Forever 21 / Big Bow Necklace - Gypsy Warrior / Tortoise Shell Sunglasses "Lady Luck" - Lulus.com / Nude T-Strap Wedges - Blowfish Shoes via ModCloth.com (similar wedge shoe style found here)/ Deluxe Girlfriend Beaded Wrap Bracelet - Henri Bendel / Studded Mini Shoulder Bag - Forever 21

What To Bring to IFBCon 2013

IFBCon 2013 Survival Kit Must Haves by houseofjeffers

NYFW has begun! I'll be headed to IFBcon Wednesday, February 6! I'm so excited to return to the conference that truly helped me wrap my head around what it meant to be a fashion blogger. You might not remember, but I won a ticket to the conference in 2011 for making a video for a contest IFB ran. Needless to say, I'm excited to catch up with some of my favorite blogging buddies and make new friends. If you see me, please don't be a stranger!

Or, if you're at the conference, be sure to tweet at me @HouseOfJeffers! #IFBCon

And since I've attended a conference or two, I know that you can't take these things lightly. And I'm only talking about your outfit, and what you bring. Besides for business cards, I've realized that sure, it's great to be prepared, but it's even better to be comfortable. That's why I recommended two pairs of shoes - one for function, and one for fashion.

Check out my other IFB essentials - see you Wednesday!