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!

Candy Striper

What I'm Wearing:

Red Luxetouch Piped Tee - Banana Republic (buy it here)

Striped BDG Cropped Skinny Jean - Urban Outfitters (similar style here)

Dany Platforms - Jessica Simpson (buy em here!)

Black Satchel - Zara

Silver Braided Cuff - Macys

I know everyone wants to jump on the Fall bandwagon, but I'm not letting go of summer anytime soon. Sure, I might break out jeans on an occasion now that it's not 100 degrees in New Jersey every day... but I just love my summer wardrobe.

Looking back on what was in my closet last summer, and what I've built up this year, I can say that my where I spend my money in terms of clothing has absolutely changed. I really do take time to think over my purchases before checking out... Less impulse buying, more long term investment. Fashion broker, perhaps?

Then again, when you find striped pink jeans for $9 at Urban Outfitters, there really isn't much to think about. Case in point - these cropped skinnies that were originally $58 smackers. Plus, you're gunna gasp out loud when you hear I shopped at Banana Republic's Outlet, where I paid about $21 for this red tee. So comfy. Should have stocked up for Fall... or Summer. Whichever comes first.

Oh, and see you at LuckyFABB, soon!

My beaded friendship bracelet is from Antigua, which I bought on my honeymoon! 

Here's a similar style!

Road Trippin': East Coast Style

I'm back from my mini-getaway to Pennsylvania and Atlantic City! Sun, shopping and a little bit of Lady Luck was just what I needed. 

While I might complain that Mike's job consumes so much of his time, it does have its perks. I don't think I'd see some of these places we've been to if it wasn't for his job taking him all over the place. It's fun, and gives us time to explore towns we'd otherwise not know existed.

Here's a look at some photos I snapped on my iPhone. You might have seen some on Instagram on my House Of Jeffers account.  Feel free to follow me to see more!

 1. This is Mike's brick, I mean, lasagna from Buca di Beppo. It's a family-style Italian restaurant,

where a small portion (above) normally serves 2 -3 people. In this case, he finished it the entire thing!

2. Fashion bloggers never really take a vacation. What I wore to a soccer game. 

Mint V-Neck Tee - Gap

Pink Shorts - New York & Co.

Gladiator Sandals - Nine West

Fedora - Charlotte Russe

3. Milky Way Farms in Chester Springs, Pa. So beautiful.

4. The ice cream at Milky Way Farms is named after their cows. How cute! I had Trudy's Raspberry Truffle, and Mike ordered Molly's Mint Chocolate Chip.

5. At one of the soccer tournaments, there was a stand for The Pulsera Project. While I though it was just an ordinary booth selling friendship bracelets, I found out that the Pulsera Project is a non-profit organization that educates and connects Nicaraguan youth with students in more than 200 students in schools across the U.S through the sale of these hand-made bracelets. Each comes with a personalized name tag and a photo of the person who made the bracelet. Such a personal touch, and it really makes an impact on you... knowing that you could possibly help someone. They're typically sold for $5, and I ended up buying three. The cause is truly amazing, and I'd encourage you to check it out by visiting The Pulsera Project website. This is a great project for teachers and students!

6. Swooning over Gucci in the King Of Prussia mall.

8. Revel in Atlantic City was a pit stop on our getaway. It's absolutely ridiculous! 

Next time, I'm staying here!

9. Geeking out inside Revel.

10. Yes, there are Sex And The City slot machines in Atlantic City. No trip to A.C. is complete without blowing your money on these slots!

Totally Crushed Out

What I'm Wearing:

Pink Cold Shoulder Top - Forever 21

Heart Print Skirt - H&M

New Bond Street Florence Bag - Kate Spade

Peep Toe Leather Wedges - Nine West

Violet Princesse Bib Necklace - Bauble Bar

Finally, I'll be taking a mini vacation! So there'll be no update for Monday. I'm sure you're asking yourself "What am I gunna do without a sarcastic House Of Jeffers post on Monday?" My answer - check my archives! 

This vacation isn't too crazy - just a short trip to Philadelphia and then to Atlantic City for a night of wasting my money on the slot machines... Wish me luck!

This outfit pulls together casual elements but with major details that make it not just a regular tee. I loved this cold shoulder top so much, I bought it in grey. And for $9 EACH, I'd be kicking myself if I didn't.

Alright lovelies, have a fantastically fun weekend. See you next Wednesday!