Galaxy Print Leggings

Holy milky way! To say that I love these galaxy print leggings is not doing them justice!

What I'm Wearing:

Colorblock Top - Naked Zebra

Galaxy Print Leggings from Romwe.com (buy em here!)

Multi-Buckle Open Toe Wedges - DSW (BUT! You can buy the Surface to Air ones here!)

Quilted Chanel-type Bag - c/o Urban Expressions Handbags (buy it here!)

Rhinestone Tassel Necklace - Urban Outfitters (similar style here)

They are just BEYOND ANY type of printed pants I own. I love how there's so many variations of the galaxy print legging right now - cloudy prints in dark black and blues, shocking pinks and purples like tripped out meteor showers... They sorta remind me of something a hippy would wear if they hated hippies.

I'm aware that makes no sense whatsoever, but in the context of me... Well, I'm definitely not a tree hugger, but I am a hipster hugger so I guess these are apropos.

I took the liberty of annoying my husband by asking him to take photos of both angles of the leggings. Just for you.

Accessories 

Friendship Bracelet - Urban Outfitters - $3!

Vintage 1950s Watch - My grandmother's 

Silver Rhinestone Givenchy Bangle - Macys (get it here!)

Rings - Craft fair finds

I love a pair of comfortable leggings, and yes I am aware of the "cover your ass" rule if you wear them as pants. But since the print legging trend is huge right now, and so is galaxy print, I'm gunna wear these babies while they're hot.

Oh, and hope you like the new layout!

Copious Style Blogger Meetup

During New York Fashion Week, the lovely people of Copious.com invited me to their Style Blogger Meetup at Elk Studios. I know I don't make it into New York too often, but since I knew one of my Twitter buddies, Suma, from The Fashion Beauty Junkie was going to be there, I had to go.

Suma is an absolute doll, and we clicked automatically. We become fast friends, and it doesn't hurt that Suma's obsession with Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters is just as big as mine. Plus, I chatted with some other bloggers visiting New York for the Lucky Fabb Conference, too.

I think it's so important to have a blogging buddy whose friendship transcends beyond the blog and Twittersphere, and that's something I've felt for a long time I didn't have. Being that I live in New Jersey, I don't run into too many fashion bloggers that I can connect with. But when I do, it's peaches. And I can say because of blogging, I've met a plethora of fabulous ladies who have a passion for blogging.

It's exciting to be a part of a community where you can have friends across the country. While I wouldn't say that I'm Captain Social, I'm working on it. = )

I think the mustaches definitely helped... 

Thanks to Emma over at Copious.com and elk studios for the photos!

Lucky FABB Conference September 2012

Lucky Fabb Conference

Last Wednesday, I hopped on a train and headed to New York for Lucky Magazine's Lucky FABB Conference. The buzz leading up to the conference had me beyond exerburant to get there. Plus, as I attended last September, I knew that this year Lucky was going to up the ante - and they absolutely did not disappoint.

Here's what I wore, in case you were curious...

What I Wore:

Cobalt Blue Peplum Top - Forever 21

Striped Skirt - I'm Your Present via Etsy.com

Hopee Heels - Steve Madden

Kristen Leather Satchel - Coach

Triple Threat Bib Necklace - c/o Sorrelli

Deco Strap Bracelet - Henri Bendel

Rivet Wrap Bracelet - Henri Bendel

Handmade Friendship Bracelet - The Pulsera Project

And let's not forget about the fashion bloggers. Homegirls brought the style - arms stacked with bangles and baubles, dope shoes, and printed pants like whoa. Plus, after months of talking to some of my blogging buddies on Twitter, I finally met these fashionable dames in the flesh! 

From left to right: Kim of Penny Pincher Fashion, Alyson of The Average Girls Guide, Tiffany of Beijos Tiffany,  Me and a friend.
Photo courtesy of Lucky Magazine.

With a theme of "making it on your own", speakers, panelists and industry insiders, including Raman Kia, who gave us the low down on traffic and analytics, to everyone's favorite arm partier, The Man Repeller, shared tidbits on all things fashion, as well as words of wisdom to give us bloggers the kick in the arse we need to make our blogs bigger and better. 

Check out some of my favorite moments from the Lucky FABB Conference!  

Aliza Licht, Senior VP and the voice behind DKNY PR Girl & the crafty Erica Domesek of P.S. I made this... dish on the importance of staying true to your voice. 

Lauren Conrad looking ballerina chic in her Paper Crown dress and LC Lauren Conrad stems from Kohl's. 
Loved how she was so genuine and humble.

Funky arm swag courtesy of BCBGeneration!

Ran into the sweet and shoe-lovin Julie of I Heart Heels!

Brandon Holley, Lucky Magazine's Editor in Chief, and "Shut it down" stylist Rachel Zoe doing the powerful women thang during their conversation. I don't know whose accessories I want more: Brandon's shoes or Rachel's necklace.

"You have to keep looking forward. Nothing will just fall in your lap," 

Rachel Zoe said of her success.

Reunited! My LuckyFABB partner in crime last year, Amy of I'm Gunna Fly!

Simon Doonan of Barneys New York and the always cool Anna Sui gabbed about how

 she got started. Their quirky convo discussed Anna's life, loves and influences,

 which includes nods to punk music and glam rock growing up in Detroit.

Plus, I was thrilled to hear both Anna and Simon dislike the topknot. 

I guess blue was in this year... ya think? Gina of Here Come's Gina and I.

Bangs power! Me and Nicole of Manners and Moxie.

Killing Me Softly: New York Fashion Week Shoes That Hurt So Good

Just making a quick spit stop during New York Fashion Week to bring you some House Of Jeffers goodness! 

Yesterday, I attended Day One of LuckyFABB in New York, held at the beautiful Times Square Building. And yes, I took lots of snaps to share with you... Check back MONDAY for my official LuckyFABB recap, which will be chock full of highlights and my favorite moments from the event!

When it comes to Fashion Week, it's a prerequisite that you'll probably, and unknowingly,  sacrifice your  health during that time... and your feet usually take the worst beating.

If you're like me, and the other 900 fashion bloggers traipsing around NYC right now, you probably come equipped with killer shoes for show, and a pair practical shoes that you have no shame whatsoever changing in front of total strangers right after leaving the stylishly hip event you attended.

I wore these Steven Madden Girl Hopee pumps to LuckyFABB. Love em like woah, 

but after 10 hours in em, flip flops it was.

So, if you're gunna suffer for fashion, might as well make it hurt so good.
(Holla, John Mellencamp reference!)

Here's my pick for practical and "Hot damn!" shoes you should invest in for New York Fashion Week.

Fearless Fashion

You could imagine my surprise when I received an email saying I was selected to participate in the Fearless Fashion campaign, sponsored by Luxury Palladium and Cosmo Magazine! Since I love jewelry, and have been a long-time reader of Cosmo, their was no way I could pass up this opportunity!

The Fearless Fashion campaign asked me to fearlessly style an outfit inspired by shoes. I immediately started thinking of the perfect outfit, and my mind wandered across the shoes I already owned. But, I was surprised when they gave me these awesome lace-covered wedges from Two Lips to rock in my own way! Aren't they beyond awesome!?

What I'm Wearing:

Gold Sequin Top - H&M

Black Skinny Pants - ?

Bamboo Wedges - c/o Two Lips Shoes - buy em here!

Gold Chain Bracelet - Charming Charlie

Brass Bangle - J. Crew

I definitely feel like this campaign and I have so much in common. It's so important to always make fearless fashion choices, and to be 100% you. I'm so glad I had the chance to participate and put my spin on what fearless fashion is... to me.

Oh, and you have a chance to win $1500 of Palladium jewelry! Who doesn't love sparkly jewelry that makes you feel all giddy!? I do!  Click here to enter!

Plus, feel free to check out these Facebook Pages for more info:

Luxury Palladium

Cosmopolitan Magazine

Two Lips Shoes

Big thanks to Luxury Palladium, Cosmo Magazine and Two Lips for including me!