'Chiaroscuro' Spread in Estela Magazine's Winter 2014 Issue

I'm bringing the 2014 year to a close by having my wardrobe styling published in an 8-Page Spread in Estela Magazine's Winter 2014 Issue. The fashion editorial features No Ties Management model Ciara in soft and drape-like pieces from cruelty-free label Delikate Rayne, mixed with edgy elements.

Photographer: Dhrumil Desai
Hair & Make Up: Henry Rasu
Wardrobe Stylist: Amanda Nguyen
Assistant Stylists: Meg Vora & Komie Vora

Holiday Party Braid Bun Updo with Swell Beauty

Hope you all had an amazing holiday weekend! I just got back from a Christmas Las Vegas trip and I'm very excited to share this Swell Beauty Holiday Braid Bun Up do done by hair/makeup artist Dee; which also goes hand in hand with the Holiday Glitter Beauty Tutorial. This tutorial is perfect for a New Year's Eve look and it's also very simple to achieve.

What You'll Need:
1 Thick Hair Band
6+ Small Elastic Hair Bands (Depending on how much hair you have)
Hair Spray (we used TIGI Bed Head Hard Head)
Dry Shampoo (we used Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo)
Spray Wax (we used Redken Wax Blast 10 High Impact Finishing Spray Wax)
50+ Bobby Pins (your hair color)
1 . Spray Clean, Dry Hair & Roots with Dry Shampoo to create good root lift & texture. Used fingers and a brush to disperse the dry shampoo into the hair and roots. 2. Spray hair with spray wax for flexibility in the ends.
3. Gather hair in a high pony tail.
4. Separate hair into 4 to 6 sections.
5. Braid each section and secure with the small elastic band.
6. Loosen each braid until some pieces are falling out.
7. Pin each braid around the ponytail to create a bun-like look.
8. Continue pinning down each braid until the bun is formed.
9. Finish the look by pulling out pieces of each braid to give make a messier bun.
10. Once the bun is formed, spray hair with hair spray to secure the up do style.
Photos taken by Shawna of Bleudog Fotography

So Cal Winter Style with J.Jill & $100 Giftcard Giveaway

Greetings from Las Vegas! I hope you're all enjoying your holiday season and I'm excited to share my second fall/winter look from J.Jill with you; I styled this super soft Seamed Pocket Tunic in Dark Grey Heather, and a yummy Luxe Wool & Cashmere Wrap with my Kix'ies Argyle thigh high stockings and Vince Camuto Knee High boots. I wanted to add a bit of dimension to the look so I thought the argyle print of the stockings would be perfect, and it nicely pulled in the grey color of my tunic. My favorite knee high boots gave this look an instant winter vibe, and I added a pop up color with my burgundy handbag. Here are the details on the outfit:

Luxe Wool & Cashmere Wrap, J.Jill
Seamed Pocket Tunic, J.Jill
Kimmie: Not Your Grandma's Argyle Thigh Highs, Kix'ies
Karita Knee-High Boots, Vince Camuto
Morrison Triple Zip Satchel Bag, Lauren Ralph Lauren

Were you busy this holiday season shopping for everyone else? Well here's your opportunity to enter for a chance to win $100 to spend at J.Jill in-store or online! The giveaway will be conducted solely through my instagram account, here's everything you'll need to do to enter:
1. Follow @Jjillstyle 
2. Follow @Feastfashionfaves 
3. Like this Giveaway Image
4. Comment on this giveaway image by tagging two friends! (may be done once a day)

5. Optional Entry:
Reposting or Regramming my giveaway image and tagging both @jjillstyle and @feastfashionfaves in the image itself and in the caption with text 'Enter for a chance to win a $100 J.Jill Giftcard! Happy Holidays from @jjillstyle x @feastfashionfaves', must leave a comment on the my giveaway image saying you have done this step. (may be done once a day)

Terms & Conditions
Applicants must be 18 years of age when entering and be a U.S. Resident with a valid U.S. Mailing Address; have an instagram account (that is not solely for the purpose of entering giveaways) and complete the mandatory steps (1-4) in order for the submission to be valid equaling 1 entry. Step #3 may be done once a day and will count as 1 entry. The optional step #5 in which applicant can repost/regram the giveaway image and tag/caption accordingly may be done once a day and count as 1 entry. Any extra entries beyond the mandatory entry may increase but not guarantee your chances of winning. Giveaway runs Saturday December 27, 2014 10am PST to January 1, 2015 10am PST. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted via instagram by being tagged in a comment within 72 hours of the giveaway ending. Winner is to provide an email address within 24 hours of being notified in order to redeem the giveaway prize.
Photos taken by Jennifer Lee

Salt Shoes Two Ways for the Holidays

Unique & Stylish Convertible Heels supporting the 'NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN'

I heard about the fabulous Salt Shoes line through the OC fashion grapevine and was therefore really excited when co-founder Liliana reached out to me to style and shoot a pair of Salt Shoes. I met with her and picked out the wooden heel style in 'night' as well as gold foil and gunmetal foil straps to play around with. All heel and wedge styles are handmade by craftsman with wood that is from and cured in South America; and there are endless possibilities on how to wrap/wear the shoes. With the gold straps, I twisted the straps at the top of my toes and foot then wrapped it around my ankle. With the gunmetal straps, I kept the straps wider instead of twisted on my foot, and tied at the top of my toes and foot. I can wrap/tie both style straps in a way to show just the metallic side, the reverse denim side, or both. It's fun to get creative with the straps and I found that I need to pull the straps as taut as possible in order for the shoes to stay firmly on my feet, but these are the perfect holiday shoe that I can wear more than once to multiple holiday parties because of the vast ways of changing up the look of the shoes. And did I mention that they are very comfortable? I have the 8 MM thick proprietary foam and premium full grain leather footbed to thank for that. For a limited time the heels and wedges are mark downed from $200 to $100! Although the shoes are separate from the straps ($30-$40 set), my readers get 10% off their entire purchase with code: Feastfashionfaves (tax/shipping not included).  Details on my heels featured in this post:

Handmade Wooden Heel in Night Grain
Gold Digger Designer Gold Printed Denim Strap
Black Mamba Reversible Denim Straps

Read more here about Salt Shoes and their mission to support The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Photos taken by Andrew Nguyen

Christmas Sequins Style

Dripping in Sequins & Faux Fur for the Holidays

I'm glamming it up this Christmas with a fabulous sequin romper from Dames & Damsels. It perfectly complemented the holiday glitter beauty look that Dee of Swell Beauty did on me and I shared in my last post. Wardrobe Stylist Rebecca of Tailored Tantrums added accents of gold with the jewelry and clutch which highlighted the gold glitter pigment on my eyes. The outfit exuded a bit of winter with the faux fur vest and rich burgundy hues. I can't forget the Jeffrey Campbell shoes, which, are to lust for, I need to get myself a pair if I can even find them; they are a versatile lace up heel and so comfy! What I love about the use of the glitter pigment on the eyelids and lining the lower lash line is it adds a huge pop and is a beautiful statement without being overwhelming on the face. As for the sequin romper, I absolutely adore the deep burgundy color and I can wear it alone or add a sweater or blousy top over to show just the shorts part of the romper. What are you styling this holiday season? MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!


Hair & Make Up: Dee of Swell Beauty
Photography: Shawna of Bleudog Fotography
Styling & Wardrobe: Rebecca of Tailored Tantrums
Romper: Dames & Damsels