Pretty Threading Blowdry, Rancho Santa Margarita

Pretty Threading Blowdry opened it's second location in Rancho Santa Margarita and offers blowouts, make up application, henna tattoos, and threading. I got to experience a VIP media day in which I came into the beauty salon and experienced all the services available. I started with  a blowout and half up-do, eye brow threading, then make up application and a henna tattoo.

My hair wash was relaxing which included a nice head massage; I asked for natural waves which my stylist tried to achieve with a brush and blow dryer but my curls didn't hold so he went back and used a curling iron. I ended up with curled hair and a braid and bun half up-do. I looked like a princess with a rad braid which was a very pretty look but I would have preferred just loose waves.

I moved onto eye brow threading, which I had never had done before and didn't know what to expect. It was a fairly easy process and the stylist doing the threading was really great at walking me through the entire process. It was a weird sensation and stung a little bit but the slight pain got easier from one eye to the next. At least she cleaned up my brows nicely.

I had natural eye make up applied by one stylist before having the rest of my face completed by another stylist. The salon uses cosmetics brand, Mirabella Beauty, which has all Paraben-Free and Gluten-Free products without sacrificing pigmented color. I ended up with a more natural look even though I had my eyes darkened up a bit because I usually like a darker brow and heavy, winged eye-liner; but it's fun to try different make up looks. My fave was the bright, cherry red lipstick that was applied and matched my sweater.

I finished my beauty services with a henna tattoo; I wanted to try something different and had a beautiful anklet drawn on. The stylist that threaded my eyebrows also drew my henna.

Want to visit Pretty Threading Blowdry? Until May 15th, enjoy daily promotions and 20% of sales will be donated to A.W.O.L., A Way of Life (after cancer). Contact the salon below for the daily promotions!

Pretty Threading Blowdry
22312 El Paseo,
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688
(949) 229-5408

Store Hours for Grand Opening Week:
Monday-Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT
Thursday-Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT

Constance Gold $75 Credit Giveaway

As apart of FFF's 4-Year Anniversary Giveaway series, I'm excited to share a $75 Credit giveaway for Constance Gold. Here are some of the goodies that I've received from the newly launched online boutique, Constance Gold. And if you follow me on instagram, you may see that I'm quite obsessed with this fringe backpack and use it almost every day. I also recently wore this gold chain detailed hat and printed scarf to an event. Check out the entire shop here, and enter the giveaway here!

Shop the Items (left):
Tassel Scarf
Milan Shawl
Fringe Backpack
Druzy Necklace
Richie Hat

Giveaway Details:

Runs now until 5/17 9pm PST

How to enter:
1. Follow Me & Constance Gold
2. Tag 2 Real Friends
3. Include your email address when tagging your 2 friends

OPTIONAL:
4. You can tag 2 real friends once a day (include your email address)
5. Repost/Regram this image tagging both @constance_gold x @feastfashionfaves in the image & caption (include text that FFF is hosting a giveaway for $75 credit) once a day

Terms & Conditions:
-Be ages 18+
-Have a US Mailing Address & be a US Resident
-Completed mandatory steps above
-Have valid email address
-IG account must be a legitimate account and not spam or an account solely for the use of entering giveaways -this giveaway is not associated with instagram
-winner will be chosen at random and provided with a $75 credit CODE that is applied at constancegold.com

16th Colony's Lace Narrative Dress

I'm excited to share the full set of photos of me wearing 16th Colony's Narrative Dress from an editorial shoot. I've also teamed up with 16th Colony designer Renee to bring you a special code for 20% off your order! Use code: FFFBohoBabes at 16th Colony! Also, if you had entered the Bel Fiore giveaway, see who won in the post here.


Photographer: Renee Rogers of Hanger Shortage
Hair/Make Up: Dee of Swell Beauty 

New Spring Dishes at Fig & Olive, Newport Beach

I celebrated Cinco de Mayo this past week by dining at one of my fave Newport Beach restaurants, Fig & Olive, for a spring menu tasting. Check out the entire Newport Beach Spring Menu here, and see what I tasted below. Fig & Olive has exciting events coming up this season that you won't want to miss out on.

On Sunday, May 17, 2015 from 2:00pm � 6:00pm FIG & OLIVE Newport Beach will launch a monthly event series, �Sunday Rendez-vous� in collaboration with Veuve Clicquot for an afternoon of bubbly and bites. Stylish OC denizens will be greeted by the sounds of St. Tropez from FIG & OLIVE�s resident sound designer, Thomas Toccafondi on the terrace. Veuve Clicquot will capture the afternoon of festivities with a themed photo booth and offer party favors to lounging guests as they enjoy a midday getaway of champagne and cocktails.

Guests can enjoy dishes from FIG & OLIVE�s regular brunch and cocktail menu or explore new flavors with the Rivera Brunch Buffet ($24) on the terrace featuring endless selections of:

� Granola and fresh fruit
� Eggs (any style)
� Quiche
� Mini Fig Tartlet
� Tomato Burrata Caprese and select salads
� Carpaccio, Charcuteries, and Cheeses
� Apple Tart

Reservations for the Sunday Rendez-Vous and Riviera Brunch Buffet on the terrace must be made in advance.

151 Newport Center Drive
Fashion Island
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949 877 3005
newportbeach@figandolive.com

Lunch:
Monday to Friday
11am to 4pm

Dinner:
Sunday �Monday: 4pm � 9:30pm
Tuesday: 4pm � 10pm
Wednesday: 4pm � 11pm
Thursday: 4pm � 11pm/ Bar until 1am
Friday-Saturday: 4pm � 12am/ Bar until 1am

Brunch:
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 4pm
Provence Margarita $14
(it's not Cinco de Mayo without a Margarita)
A classic margarita with a provincial twist Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, lavender bitters
The lavender bitters was a nice touch and gave the margarita a subtle and lovely fragrance with a refreshing taste. 
Assorted Crostinis 3 for $12 | 6 for $21
Pea, Asparagus, Ricotta Lemon Thyme
Crab, Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini Puree
Pata Negra, Crushed Tomato, Smoked Salt
I only tasted the crab, heirloom tomato, zucchini puree crostini and liked how the crab was balanced by the tomato and zucchini flavors. 
Crab & Heirloom Tomato $14
Jumbo lump crab, heirloom cherry tomato, garlic cilantro, shallot harissa, avocado basil tapenade Cobrancosa Olive Oil
I think I would have liked this dish more if I hadn't tasted the crab crostini beforehand. It ended up being too much crab for me. 
Rosemary Lamb Chops $39
Grilled, smoked � la minute with a bouquet of Herbs de Provence, grilled polenta roasted bell pepper and jalapeno with braised eggplant � Rosemary Garlic Olive Oil
The presentation of this dish is absolutely exquisite; the server brings out the lamb chops under an apothecary dome in which you can see the smoke festering. Once the dish is placed in front of you, the server removes the glass dome and the rosemary smoke dissipates and rosemary garlic olive oil is drizzled onto the lamb chops. I liked how the lamb chops were cooked and the taste which was complemented by the bell peppers, jalapeno, and brasied eggplant, but I would have preferred the polenta to be soft instead of compact.
Lavender Creme Brulee $12
Lavender ice cream, thyme shortbread, honey
The lavender ice cream was delicious, I absolutely loved it but felt a disconnect in flavors with the creme brulee. Because the creme brulee was not served in a ramekins, I feel that the consistency was not as creamy as a creme brulee tends to me. I enjoyed the dessert with a latte.

Love & Lace Bridal Salon, Irvine

I wrote about Love & Lace Bridal Salon in Irvine HERE on the Swell Beauty blog, and I had the chance to stop by last Wednesday to take a look at all the beautiful gowns and catch up with owner Ramona. She is the sweetest and I always enjoy stepping into her bridal boutique because all my bridal fantasies come to life in there. She offers a little bit of everything in terms of bridal gown styles, but is most known for the bohemia-chic brands that she carries. If you're in the Orange County area and currently on the hunt for a bridal gown, you will need to stop in:

Love & Lace Bridal Salon and Tailor
3800 Barranca Parkway, Suite F
Irvine, California
Tel. 949-861-8455
Email: info@loveandlacebridalsalon.com

*Located in the Crossroads Centre

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Denim & Blazer Looks on eHOW

My first style article was published on eHOW; how to wear a blazer with jeans three different ways! The look in this post is the 'date night' look featuring a Cache Blazer, LF Stores Tank, JUST U.S.A. Jeans, and Steve Madden Platform Heels! Want to know how I got this blue ombre, read more here. As per usual, photos were taken by Shawna of Bleudog Fotography. Photos taken by Bleudog Fotography.

Month-Long Giveaway Series for FFF's 4 Year Blogiversary

I'm excited to announce a giveaway every week for the month of May in celebration of FFF's 4-Year Blog Anniversary. To kick off the giveaway series is this hair tie set from Bel Fiore! This set includes 1 blue headband, 2 purple hair ties, a mint chevron printed hair tie, and a purple star printed hair tie. You can see my past couple of posts with Bel Fiore here.Enter the giveaway and read the official terms & conditions by using the rafflecopter widget below; the giveaway runs until this Sunday May 10, 12:00am ET (must be a US resident).

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