Flower Power

The baby doll dress was a huge part of my 90s style upbringing. Baby doll tees, baby doll dresses - I lived in them in high school. And now, with this resurgence of festival style becoming more of a year-round thing, I couldn't be happier to throw on my favorite 90s throwback style. I found this adorable daisy print baby doll dress at Forever 21 and after trying it one (and doing a happy dance in the fitting room), I knew it was meant to be.

I can't tell you how happy I am to be back in dresses! Finally! I'm ready for my ombre to get lighter, nail polish choices to be cheerful, and to wear these laser-cut heels from Sole Society as much as possible. They're the first pair of brown shoes I've ever owned - I'm not kidding (Remember my stance on wearing brown? You can read about it her). 

I thought I'd try something new this summer in terms of my style. I still love my edgy pieces, but I want my style to be all about really girly dresses, feminine shoes other than wedges, and a boho chic vibe, inspired by the 70s, minus the smell of petrulli. I think this outfit is a good start. Don't you think?

Daisy Print Baby Doll Dress - Forever 21 (similar style) / 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Satchel - sold out, but here's a link to the original mini Pashli bag/ Black Frame Moto Sunglasses - c/o Fantas-Eyes / Bettie Laser Cut Heels in Powder Rose - c/o Sole Society, part of the Julianne Hough Collection / Alex and Ani Bracelets - Gypsy 66 Wrap, Lotus Peace Petals Charm Bracelet, Compass Charm Bracelet

Steal Her Style: Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks is without a doubt one of music's most talented, and fashionable, songstresses. Her  voice is one of a kind, as is her recognizable style. From ethereal dresses decked out in layers of silk, to gold dust woman gypsy realness, as the frontwoman of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie started a style revolution that 40 years after she stepped out on the stage in platform heels would continue today.

Stevie is a personal hero of mine. She's just one seriously badass lady. If there's such a thing as reincarnation, I want to come back as her.

This summer, I'm going to embrace my inner white winged dove and go all gypsy, even if I'm not attending a music festival. Replicating her look is easy as boho style has stuck around since Coachella - so recreating her style is easier with summer upon us. The key to creating Stevie Nicks' 70s style is finding pieces that have that have a rockstar vibe, but with vintage appeal.

A fringed kimono or purse, a pair of sky high platform wedges and of course, a white dress that blows in the wind, and you'll feel like you're channeling Stevie's signature style!

Under the Cuff

Wearing my hair down is sort of my M.O. I feel most comfortable that way, and due to my thick mane, I struggle with putting my hair up in those effortless styles that require me to watch YouTube hair tutorials. I'm NOT kidding. As much as I want to be one of those girls, I lack the talent to whip up chic updos.

But this nifty L. Erickson Speakeasy Studded Pony Cuff from France Luxe has changed that.

Looking to add something different to my style routine, I decided to start off with a simple and classic hairstyle: The ponytail. I pulled my hair back, and used a rat comb to give the crown a slightly raised look. Easy peasy. 

But, an ordinary hair band won't do. 

The pony cuff features an elastic to secure your hair. Then, the decorative cuff opens to fit around the band, turning this ponytail into a House Of Jeffers certified hairstyle. C'mon - you know I love my accessories! I can't wait to try a high ponytail with the cuff!

As for my outfit, since Mother Nature is still giving us a big "up yours", my winter clothes haven't been packed away. This cropped blazer from H&M gives my colored pants an extra punch thanks to the modern geometric print. And yes, you can wear two black and white prints at once. The French Connection sweater, which I scored at Nordstrom for $24 on the sale rack, hits at the same length as the cropped blazer for a somewhat preppy look. The library is open, people.

Cropped Blazer - H&M / Black and White Striped Cropped Sweater - French Connection (purchased at Nordstrom) / Peach Jeans - Forever 21 / Studded Smoking Flats - Bakers (Mine are 2 years old, but these studded flats from ASOS are equally chic / A-List Grommet Satchel - c/o Henri Bendel / L. Erickson Speakeasy Pony Cuff - c/o France Luxe

Birds of a Feather

I have a tendency to buy clothing without realizing I may or may not have something to match it with in my closet. I make 99% of my shopping choices based off of how unique it is against my wardrobe. It's an exciting way to shop if you ask me, since you end up with a bunch of pieces you love. Like my Jeffrey Campbell shoes - I bought these 7 years ago, and today, they are one of my favorite purchases. At the time, I hated green, but I absolutely loved the cut of the shoe. 

I must say, I really do love how feminine this outfit is. The skirt, from Wizards of the West, is so out of the ordinary for me in terms of a not being a floral print or stripe, but it's got an artsy feel to it as the birds look somewhat abstract. Since it was a cool day, I wanted  had to wear a sweater, and this monogram J pullover that I nabbed from Old Navy draws from the light blue in the print. 

I know my outfits might look of a similar theme on House Of Jeffers, but in my opinion, it's more important to wear what you love than to try and please everyone else. Sure, I'm a fan of trends and love incorporating them into my style, but I feel so much more like myself when I'm wearing clothes that represent more than just what's popular... Clothes and pieces that represent my personality and my love for diversity are much more important to me than following the crowd.

Maybe that makes me an outcast as a fashion blogger. But, I hope that the shift towards embracing the differences among us, versus celebrating bloggers all wearing similar outfits because it's "the thing to do" becomes more acceptable.

Monogram J Sweater - Old Navy / Bird Print Skirt - c/o Wizards Of The West / Rebecca Minkoff Blake Bag - won at a South Moon Under event (sold out, but here's a similar style)  / Jeffrey Campbell Kitten Heels - sold out, but these JC shoes are just as pretty! / Heart Beat Ring - Etsy / Chain Link Bracelet - Charming Charlie

Lady In Red

It's hot one minute, cold the next. Mother Nature is absolutely on my S$%! List. 

My legs are so pale, it scares me. I seriously need some sun because the dry-leg-in-need-of-lotion look is NOT cute. At. All.

So, while I deal dressing in the unpredictable New Jersey weather, pieces like this lightweight knit sweater from Charlotte Russe is becoming a lifesaver. It's cozy enough to keep me warm on cool days, yet light enough that I can still wear it on those one in a million warm days.

And since I've pretty much worn every pair of solid color pants I own to the point of boredom, I've been all about printed pants. These animal print joggers from Boohoo were my first dip in the prints pants pond. I've had reservations about any kind of pants other than skinny jeans, being that any thing baggy tends to make me look silly. But, I don't want to wear jeans all the time. As much of a staple as they are, it's hard to get creative with regular ol' pants. At least printed pants bring creativity to my style, and can be played up or down with accessories.

Maroon Sweater - c/o Charlotte Russe / Animal Print Pants - Boohoo.com / Black Pumps - Banana Republic / 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Bag Pashli (sold out, but here's another Pashli bag) / LOVE Bracelet - Anthropologie / 

Gold Buckle Cuff - vintage