Loud Pairs

We all have style comforts. For me, I can sometimes get so wrapped up in my own "creature of habit" ways that I have moments of feeling like my clothes look the same. It happens when you shop in the same stores over time, and get accustomed to wearing particular colors and specific cuts of pants, tops and shoes. 

But I'm a sucker for strong details. 

There's nothing I love more than pieces that are slightly loud, but yet, clash when paired together. But it has to be done with care. Over do it, and, well... you look like a hot mess. I had my doubts about wearing such a striking teal with an equally exuberant purple. But, leave it to my trusty arsenal of black tights, shoes and handbags to help tie it all together. 

Olena Cable Knit Sweater - c/o Tommy Hilfiger / Lace Print Skirt - Forever 21 / Laser Cut Camille Satchel - c/o Sole Society / Black Fleece Tights - Francesca's (these are life savers!) / Ankle Boots - Target / Isla Bonita Necklace - c/o Shop Prima Donna / Assorted Alex and Ani Bracelets: Vintage 66 Heart Bangle, Gypsy 66 Wrap

Preppy Chic

When opportunity knocks - you answer it. And when J.CrewFactory.com puts the Emery Flats on sale,

you buy them. 

I have a feeling I'll be wearing the Emery flats a lot in the next couple of weekends, just like I did for a Fall outing on Sunday with my husband. The weekend started out seeing two of our dear friends tie the knot - which lead to my evident recovery on Saturday.

Our plans to eat zeppelos at the local Italian fair went belly up on Sunday, so we decided to do a little local exploring in town. A leather little, a dash of brightness and of course, a whole lotta black makes this my ideal Sunday activity outfit. Even if all it was was eating burritos and killing time at the park...

Gold Polka Dot Button Up Blouse - Forever21 / Jersey Knit Pants - Candies from Kohls / Emery Flats - J.CrewFactory.com / Camille Laser Cut Satchel - c/o SoleSociety.com  / Leather Jacket - Zara / NYC Cosmetics Lipstick - Blue Rose

My Wardrobe Vocabulary

You know when you buy something that you end up loving so much, that you hold off wearing it... waiting for the perfect occasion? That would be this dress I bought from Modcloth.com about three months ago. 

Orange is not a color in my wardrobe vocabulary, but paired with the pink stripes, I didn't give it a second thought. Yes, "love" is indeed the right word to describe it. This outfit is one of my all-time favorites I've worn on House Of Jeffers... it just feels like me.

My photographer friend, Fernanda, who I worked with at Barneys New York, and I had planned to do a shoot together... and immediately, I knew this dress would be perfect! 

I'm feeling very Alice in Wonderland in these photos, and honestly, I think she made me look more glamorous than I normally do in some of my photos - and I'm not complaining! 

Outfit Details:

Striped Dress - Modcloth.com / Camille Bag - c/o Sole Society  / Shoemint Gina Wedges / LOVE Belt - Forever 21 / Alex and Ani Bracelets

Photos by Fernanda Silva

Leather and Stripes

My affliction for stripes as finally found it's way into my pants... Um, okay... that sounds a little raunchy...

I've been searching for a pair of striped pants for a couple of months, but every time I tried a pair on, either the fit wasn't right, the stripes were too thin, the cut of the pant made me feel like I had on clown pants. But, leave it to the Brits to make a proper pair of striped pants: Thank you, Boohoo.com for letting me wear my favorite affliction!

This outfit is how I do a casual Sunday... jeans, a tee and some sick accessories. The laser cut details in my Sole Society Camille bag set off my theme of subtle details with slight contrast. All about leather and lady-like lace details - right down to my Shoemint Gina wedge shoes.

What I'm Wearing:

Black Tank - Old Navy / Valencia Striped Skinny Jeans - c/o Boohoo.com / Camille Bag - c/o Sole Society / Gina Wedge - Shoemint.com / Necklace - c/o Sira & Mara Jewelry