Moody Blues

Faux fur vests can be very hit or miss. It's all in the material. Too fuzzy and it looks like you're smuggling teddy bear. While I was looking for a black vest, I stumbled upon this purple one from Express last year. It was heavily marked down, so for the price, I went for it. 

Since there's now 6 inches of snow on the ground, I'll probably be wearing pants a lot more. I myself get bored with wearing pants, but with statement pieces like this faux fur vest, I can inflect a bit of eye-catching interest into my ensembles. 

Plaid Button Front Shirt - Gap / Faux Fur Vest - Express / Blue Skinny Jeans - Marshalls /
Tortoise Shell Sunglasses - Urban Outfitters / Studded Leather Crossbody - Forever 21 /
Maroon Bangle - Gap / Silver Ring - Forever 21

Lately, I've been struggling with my style. I have a complex about sometimes feeling as though an outfit is to... boyish. Admittedly, I love a lot of menswear turned womenswear pieces, but I'm starting to wonder if I have too much of the same thing in my closet. Sure, the only men that would probably wear a fur vest like this are pimps... I'm blaming the weather for the questioning of my aesthetic. I truly miss wearing skirts and feeling uber girly. 

I'll take cold weather without the snow part... so I can free my legs from pants and slap on a pair of tights. Or, I can stop being a baby and put on a dress. 

Don't forget: The Scarves.net $50 gift card giveaway ends Tuesday! You still have time to enter!

Giveaway: Win a $50 Gift Card to Scarves.net!

I absolutely love the look of a cowl neck, or infinity scarf. This winter, they're absolutely on trend, as knits, pashminas and what I call "hipster necklaces" look chic paired with outwear, yet, give instant cool appeal to your every day look. I wear mine without a jacket layered over sweaters and tees since they're light, and keep me extra toasty. 

Lena Houndstooth Infinity Scarf - c/o Scarves.net / Moto Inspired Trench - Forever21 / Snakeskin Print Jeans - Gap / Peplum Sweater - ASOS (purchased last year) / Black Ankle Booties - Forever21 / Oversized Textured Leather Satchel - Forever21 (sold out, but here's a similar style)

One website that has an awesome selection of infinity scarves, plus, wraps, shawls and good ol'fashioned neck scarves is Scarves.net. From solids to colorful prints, scarves compliment jackets in a way that makes my outerwear feel less like a burden. I'm rocking the Lena Houndstooth Infinity Scarf with my birthday present to myself: a leather and wool jacket from Forever 21... Tis the season to give yourself a little something, too.

And since it's the season of giving, Scarves.net and I want to give one lucky House Of Jeffers a $50 Gift Card to shop the site! 

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Contest winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 18. Good luck!

Behind Bars... Stripes, That Is

I believe there are a couple of absolutes when it comes to wardrobes:

1. Everyone should own stripes.

2. Everyone can look good in stripes, it all depends on the kind of stripe (wide, bar, thin, vertical, horizontal).

3. Stripes go well with other prints.

Yes, I am self-proclaimed stripe-aholic, to the point that I purchased these polka dot pumps in May, wore them once, and then forgot about them. There was a plan for them (another LuckyFABB contender that didn't make the cut), but also, I own so many pair of wedges that I figured it was time for a pair of big girl heels... that happen to have a wedge on them.

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! New Jersey is getting hit with it's first snowfall as I write... and while I'm usually a hater when it comes to weather that messes with my hair, I'm okay with living in a winter wonderland for a couple of days.

Speaking of winter, I'm hosting a contest starting Wednesday that is absolutely weather appropriate! 

Be sure to check back then to see what you can win!

Striped Sweatshirt - Target / Purple Skinny Pants - Kohls / 2 Lips Too Too Dottie Wedge Pumps - DSW / King Tut Necklace - Henri Bendel (sold out, but here's a similar style) / Kate Spade New York Kaleigh Vanston (sold out, but here's a striped one!) / Alex and Ani bracelets - Mother Mary Charm Bangle, King's Crown Bangle, Compass Bangle, Om Bracelet

Best UK Shopping Sites For The Fashionista

Being the anglophile that I am, I do, of course, shop at UK sites. While some apparel sites have become common knowledge (ASOS), I have a couple of sites that I think you'll absolutely love. There's just something about shopping British for the holidays. 

MissSelfrige.com

The first store I fell in love with on my first trip to England was Miss Selfridge. Always edgy with extreme feminine flair, I would say I have small obsession with Miss Selfridge (whether in the UK or not). Think of them as the place British girls go to when they want to look like Twiggy, but with a modern twist. 

When I'm in search of something truly unique... something I can't find in the U.S - they never dissappoint. If you love Peter Pan collars, bold prints and sky high heels, this is the site for you.

They're currently offering up to 30% off everything!

Black Corset Coat

Leather Satchel

Rhinestone Pendant Necklace

Parker Embellished Heel

Tapestry Paisley Dress

Black Jacquard Shorts

Boohoo.com

Boohoo.com was a hidden gem that I didn't know about until earlier this year. Their U.S. website launched this year, and ever since, I've been shopping their site like mad. The dress I wore at LuckyFabb this year - Boohoo! What I love about them is they cater to wide audience and trends - so if sequins aren't your thing (what's wrong with you), then you're bound to find a pair of leather leggings, jeans or top you can't live without.

And can we talk prices? Um, $16 for that fabulous gold geo mini skirt? All. Day.

*Use code SANTA for 20% off Boohoo's Christmas shop selections!

Maddie Trouser

Rosie Cracked Foil Geometric Mini Skirt

Pointed Toe Shoe

Holly Jewel Collar Shirt

Lana Studded Front Beanie

ShopDixi.com

If you love jewelry with a boho, gypsy feel, ShopDixi.com is a great site to score unique jewelry. From turquoise rings, to amulet bracelets, sterling silver midi rings and enchanting necklaces, they've got it. The jewelry reminds me of Vanessa Mooney... only British.

*Use code FREEME for FREE shipping worldwide for orders over $50!

Turquoise Poison Box Ring

Fable Cresant Moon Necklace

Avalon Turquoise Ring

Other sites to check out:

Clothing

Apricot

Monsoon

River Island 

Warehouse

Home

Cath Kidston 

Shoes

Office Shoes

Camouflage Chic

You gotta love having a fashion revelation. 

For me, it was slipping on these skinny camo cargo pants from Who.A.U. I've long considered the words "skinny camos" to be an oxymoron. Plus, considering their masculine roots, I thought they might look too... gritty... even for me.

But after standing in front of mirror, and uncontrollably doing the "Happy Dance", I'm a believer. I absolutely LOVE this pants! They look awesome with my many black combat wedge boots, and with this uber warm knit sweater (also from Who.A.U), how could this not be meant to be?

And if I'm gearing up for some holiday madness wearing these pants, I need to have some heavy artillery a la this beyond stunning Shielded Crystal Necklace from Sorrelli. Seriously, I can't handle how beautiful this stunner is.

Plus, since I'm on this new kick, I'm venturing into animal print sunnies. This lightweight frames from Fantas-Eyes felt right at home under my bangs. 

Grey Knit Pullover Sweater - c/o Who.A.U. / Dark Wash Camouflage Cargo Jeans - c/o Who A.U / 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Mini Satchel / Patent Leather Wedge Boots - ModCloth.com /  Shielded Crystal Necklace - c/o Sorrelli Jewelry / Animal Print Princeton Sunglasses - c/o Fantas-Eyes.com