Leather, Oxblood and Lace

So this is my idea of "casual". You know... Skinny jeans, a leather jacket, sky-high wedges and a small handbag so I can run errands. No big deal.

Outfit Details:

Leather Motorcycle Jacket -c/o Black Sheep Clothing / Sheer Button Front Lace Top / c/o Black Sheep Clothing / Skinny Ankle Jeans - Forever 21 / Oxblood Wedges - Forever 21 / No. 7 Quilted Camera Bag - Henri Bendel

While I adore a giant handbag both in it's functionality and stylish appeal, I can't stand having a heavy, 10 lb. pound strapped to my shoulder every day. Might as well put my dog in my bag and lug his ass around.

Salvation was found when I picked up this No. 7 Quilted Camera Bag from Henri Bendel bag back in December when I hosted a VIP shopping event at their Short Hills store. I couldn't resist. The gold chain. The pink stitching that made the leather look chic and slick. It was the perfect fit into my collection of smaller handbags.

Turns out I picked a winner since it's big enough to fit all my essentials. Plus, it's shoulder strap converts to pull double duty as an even smaller bag. Yahtzee!

Oh, and if you aren't doing anything this weekend, feel free to swing by Facebook and check out the House Of Jeffers Facebook page!

Stripes Are A Necessity

I've learned two things this month.

1. Don't let any other person besides the person who always cuts your bangs, cut your bangs. Even if your hairdresser is on vacation. Suffer with the long hair.

Learned that on the hard way when I had to have a much-needed bang trim. I'm sure my bangs don't look too much different to you, but they're just too thinned out... and not blunt enough. <Sigh>.

Jewelry:

Black Scuba Ring - Mango

Mele Bangle - c/o Sequin NYC (buy it here)

Diamondhead Bangle - c/o Sequin NYC (buy it here)

Outfit Details:

Striped Heritage 21 Blazer - Forever 21

Black Peter Pan Collar Dress - Urban Outfitters

Ribbed Grey Tights - JC Penney

Oxblood Suedette Ankle Boots - Forever 21

 2. Stay away from creepy cats.

3. Stripes are a necessity. I still can't quite tell if the stripes on my blazer are navy or black... Honestly, I don't care. It's striped. It's got some type of stripe on it. And did I mention, it's striped?  

And you know I can't resist a bargain. The dress, from Urban Outfitters, features a Peter Pan collar... and cost me $9! The tights were equally economical from JC Penney, and the shoes are from Forever 21... even if they don't want to be my Twitter friend, I still love their clothes.