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Rebecca Minkoff F/W '12 Runway Show

2012-02-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

I had the privilege of catching the Rebecca Minkoff fall/winter '12 runway show thanks to Mollie of MollieInSeattle. Theophilus London performed briefly before the models took the stage in beautiful leather, metallic, sherbet tones and geometric prints. I'm not sure there was a bag in this collection worthy of taking the Morning After's place as "It Bag", but there were a few cute accessories in the mix.
Check out some of my favorite looks from the show, then my video of the final walk (all photos via Fashionista.com):

Erin Fetherston F/W '12 Presentation at Milk Studios

2012-02-12T08:05:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of attending Erin Fetherston's F/W 2012 presentation at Milk Studios last night. Ms. Fetherston's collection is packed with tons of chiffon, berry tones, brocade and lovely, flattering lines. These are perfect for every occasion from a night out on the town to a fancy gala. The presentation attracted a beautiful crowd of celebrities, industry professionals and bloggers alike.

Enjoy the pics!

Erin!

ErinFetherston.com

Fresh Style: Eazy Breezy

2012-02-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

After weeks of cold temps and even a few days of snow and ice, the sun came out in the Emerald City and decided to bring some (relative) warmth with it! In upper-50 degree weather, it only made sense to reach for some shorts, my vintage Eazy-E tee and my current staple, the denim shirt, for a few errands and a casual chocolate cooking demo at my best friend Sara's boutique, SPUN Sustainable Collective.

H&M denim shirt & faux leather shorts
Vintage Eazy-E tee
Marc by Marc Jacobs necklace
Steve Madden military boots (another staple of mine)

Traipsing the city & catching reflections with AlixRose

Illin at home after a great day!

Mercer Boutique $500 Gift Card Giveaway

2012-02-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

Mercer is one of the go-to boutiques in the city for the hottest brands and trends fitting the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Mercer's probably best known for their denim selection, but they've really stepped up to provide a well-rounded selection to create full outfits and styles.

They're hosting a $500 gift card giveaway on the Mercer Facebook page right now. All you have to do is like their page and fill out the entry form to enter to win (make sure you mention Fresh Jess as your referral!)

What's there to lose? You could win a sweet gift card to update your wardrobe for spring, and you'll be updated on the latest items and events in Mercer stores. Take a look at what they've got in store now:

IFB Conference Feb 2012 - Recap

2012-02-09T07:54:00.000-08:00

The February 2012 IFB conference was the perfect way to kick off New York Fashion Week! This was my third time attending and my first as a speaker, moderating the "Media Goes Mobile" panel.

The audience was full of fresh faces and judging by the #IFBcon tweets, they had a great time and learned a lot from all of the speakers!

I hadn't really considered myself a "veteran" blogger - in fact, I still don't since I have a lot to learn and do! However, it was really fulfilling to be onstage sharing information and advice on social media and blogging.

Milk Studios was absolutely PACKED to the walls for each panel, so my pictures are mostly backstage. Enjoy!

Vintage plaid cape, bib necklace, belt & clutch from Sustalux; bracelets from Moksha, Sustalux & Urban Xchange

The panel! Karen Moon (StyleMusee), Macala Wright (Fashionably Marketing Me), Tom & Lorenzo, Bryan Boy & Aliza Licht (DKNY PR Girl)

H&M sleeveless top w/back cutout; vintage belt from Sustalux

With Jennine Jacob, founder of IFB

With Karen Moon & Bryan Boy

With Aliza Licht in our capes

With Macala & Aliza before our panel

Tony Wang

Tom & Lorenzo

Met one of my favorite bloggers, Vintage Vandalizm!

Another fabulous panel

bling!

Guest of a Guest has their conference photos up already. Check them out!

I am in town for the rest of the week catching a few shows and catching up with some great friends. Tweet at me if you're around! @JessEstrada

How Bad Do You Want It? (Video)

2012-02-08T06:00:00.001-08:00

One of my heroes, Amy Jo Martin of Digital Royalty, tweeted out this "How Bad Do You Want It" inspirational video last week. Amy queues this up every night so she can watch it first thing in the morning. The video's by Greyskale Media and features football player Giavanni Ruffin with voiceover from Eric Thomas, aka "The Hip-Hop Preacher."

I can see why Amy starts each day with this video. What a great reminder to go the extra mile. When you think you don't have to...that's when you have to, most!

Enjoy!
How Bad Do You Want It from Greyskale Multimedia LLC on Vimeo.

Fresh Style: Alive and Well

2012-02-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Alive and Well might only stock menswear for now, but that doesn't mean the stylish ladies can't work some pieces into their wardrobe. After getting a sneak peek last week, I came back for a couple of beanies, from the house brand as well as Seattle's own Actual Pain.

Remember that HUF x Haroshi deck I posted and pinned? We got that too! It'll stay in our home as a collector piece though. No skating here :)

Black leather jacket
Grey short sleeve drape tee
Deena & Ozzy python print leggings
Black/metallic gold TOMS from Coastal
Vintage Ray-Ban aviators from Sustalux

PowerCam App for iPhone (Review)

2012-02-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

They say that the best camera is the one you have with you (at least, Chase Jarvis does.) For a blogger and amateur photographer like me, that means the lens and apps on my iPhone. I am always looking for ways to improve my blogging game. Lord knows I am sharing photos with friends on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hipstamatic, Pinterest, Tumblr and more on a regular basis! So when I was asked to review* the PowerCam app by WonderShare, I was excited to add it to my arsenal of iPhone photo apps.

PowerCam is an app for all apps. Besides the basic necessities of grid, zoom, balance, exposure, photo resolution/sizing and lighting adjustments, it's got an impressive 50+ effects for editing & filtering photos and videos. There's also a tilt-shift functionality, face-tracking and timer for self-portraits (YES), color splashing and in-video filter changes. You can share your pictures and videos straight from PowerCam to Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Tumblr and via email. I have over 20 apps on my iPhone for photography alone, but this is the closest one I've seen that has features of a point & shoot camera combined with the features of Camera+, Hipstamatic and Instagram. Honestly, the only thing missing for me was a good stabilizer function. Aside from that, it ranks high on my extensive list of photo apps!

I took PowerCam with me to my family's Super Bowl party today to play with its many features. Check it out:

Download the PowerCam app on iTunes, and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

This is a sponsored post, fully written and reviewed by me. All opinions expressed in this post, as with all posts on Fresh Jess, are mine.

The Independent Fashion Bloggers conference is coming! (Fresh Jess on stage!)

2012-02-05T18:14:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to be a moderator at this week's Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) conference!

IFB is such an amazing community and I am fortunate to be a member for three years standing. It's a great resource for blogging in general. I've picked up so many tips and links for so many things, from photography, video, editing tools, promoting my blog and networking with other bloggers. IFBcon coincides with New York Fashion Week and features a full day's worth of speakers on a variety of topics on blogging and the fashion industry. This will be my third conference as an attendee and my first IFBcon onstage!

I'm moderating the "Media Goes Mobile" session. Now more than ever, your blog is only a fraction of your online personality. Through social media channels and instant photo-sharing apps, it’s becoming faster, easier and more important to share your thoughts and styles on the go. This panel will explore the reach and power of social media and how bloggers can better engage with their community.

My esteemed panelists include:

Aliza Licht, DKNY PR Girl
Bryan Boy, BryanBoy.com
Tom & Lorenzo
Macala Wright, FashionablyMarketing.me
Hilla O, FashionTraffic
Karen Moon, StyleMusee

Do you have any questions for us? Tweet me at @JessEstrada with #IFBcon and I'll address it in the Q&A session!

See all the panels, speakers and more on the IFBcon event page. Fashion bloggers - see you there!

Seattle: Alive and Well opens February 1 on Capitol Hill

2012-01-31T23:49:00.000-08:00

The Hill is Alive and Well!

Seattle's latest boutique, Alive and Well, premieres with a bang tomorrow at 11:00a.m. in the old punctuation art gallery on Pike. Marcus Lalario of Lil Woody's, HG Lodge, Captain Blacks and various other ventures is partnering with George Otto and Steve Gonzales on this "Northwest-centric skate shop."

“We have love and respect for our city and its culture,” said Marcus Lalario. “Alive and Well will showcase the very best of the Northwest, and beyond.”

I got a little preview of the space and I'm excited to see the finished product tomorrow. Check it out:

Alive and Well is for the man who knows his brands. Along with an in-house line, the shop will feature Sausage Skateboards, Nike SB, Black Scale, Converse, Adidas and Seattle's Actual Pain.

Sorry for the bad pic! The team is already has collaborations in the works with many of the brands they carry. This deck is a HUF x Haroshi collaboration - and Alive and Well is just one of 16 retailers in the world to carry the collection! I want this. I pinned this image a couple of weeks ago!

Design & logo by the multi-talented Four Color Zack

"We’ve got some great things in the works,” said Steve Gonzales, who also serves as Youth Program Coordinator for the Bellevue Parks Department. “Funneling money back into our community is important.” One way will be through their Seattle Legends collection, which includes this amazing hoodie & hat:

Alive and Well opens at 11:00a.m. with DJs BlesOne, Sean Cee, Cherry Canoe, Astronomar, and Lacao Time spinning throughout the day. You can shop Monday through Saturday 11:00a.m. - 8:00p.m. and Sunday 12:00 - 6:00p.m.

“We got next”

Pinterest Is Taking Over My Life: 1/29/12

2012-01-29T23:15:00.000-08:00

I knew this was going to happen. Once I joined Pinterest I knew I'd be sucked in. But the addiction doesn't have to be a time-suck - I won't let it be! The wonderful thing about the vision board social networking site is that it's helped me organize myself and find things that inspire me. While it's common to search within Pinterest, I actually use it to work through my Google Reader. I now make a habit of reading through my favorite blogs, and I've found so many more to follow by keeping up on my reads. It's also helped me organize my thoughts and inspirations so that I can create better outfits, try new recipes and workouts and ultimately have more ideas for content for you to read!

With that, I've decided to post a few of my favorite pins from various boards on my Pinterest in a weekly roundup here on Fresh Jess. You will see outfit inspirations, recipe ideas, travel destinations, celebrities, art and other visual stimuli that inspires me.

For my first post, these are some of the top re-pins from fellow Pinterest followers. Enjoy!

This is my most-repinned image so far. I love the backless, floral & eyelet detail of this shirt.

Source: bohie.tumblr.com via Jess on Pinterest

Make it happen!

Source: keanoross.tumblr.com via Jess on Pinterest

Mila's waves are insane.

Source: electrictigers.tumblr.com via Jess on Pinterest

This was my DIY project last weekend. Necklace organization!

Source: Uploaded by user via Jess on Pinterest

Who wouldn't love to step out to this every morning?

Source: electrictigers.tumblr.com via Jess on Pinterest

Rainbow mani!

Source: electrictigers.tumblr.com via Jess on Pinterest

Source: electrictigers.tumblr.com via Jess on Pinterest

Yes Yeezy

Source: whiterivers.tumblr.com via Jess on Pinterest

JULES

Source: sincerelyjules.com via Jess on Pinterest

This image is so intricate. I love it.

Source: thecoolhunter.net via Jess on Pinterest

Are you on Pinterest? Leave your username below in a comment so I can follow you!

Nike Basketball presents The Kobe System

2012-01-28T20:25:00.000-08:00

As a proud alumni of the Niketown Seattle team, a place where I learned to be nice to even the most vile and rude customers, pretend celebrities were real people (a.k.a. to not lose my shit when Eddie Vedder casually picked out Nike Golf polos) and made some of my best friends in the world, Nike has never left my life. There is something about the culture, marketing prowess and strives for innovation that make Nike a brand you fall in love with (like Apple!)

Nike Basketball recently introduced the Kobe System (#KobeSystem.) What's the Kobe System, you ask? Let's find out from someone who's been through it. Kanye West:

Here are all the different levels so far. Watch every single one! They're hilarious!

Level 1: Success (f/Aziz Ansari)

Level 2: Adaptation (f/Serena Williams)

Level 3: Perception (f/Wang Leehom)

Level 4: Explosion (f/Tony Robbins)

Level 5: Domination (f/Jerry Rice)

Level 6: Beastion (f/Kanye West)

So You Want to Start Blogging

2012-01-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

I've received a lot of emails & messages with a variety of questions from people who want to start a blog, so I thought I'd write a post with some of my general thoughts and tips!

First of all, kudos to you for wanting to start a blog! Fresh Jess has been an outlet for me to share with you the things in my life that inspire me. It's also been a great exercise in refining my writing style and ultimately learning about myself. I love it, and I hope you do too!

With that, here are some tips on getting started:
Know your passion(s)Having an answer to the question "What do I want to write about?" isn't enough, especially if it's a vague, one-word term like "fashion" or "food." What is it about fashion that moves you? What do you gravitate towards when you find yourself thinking about food? Try to be specific in defining what it is your blog will be about, but be broad enough that you can write about a diversity of topics. Whether it's personal style, covering the latest trends or highlighting independent, unknown designers, knowing what you're passionate about will help guide you in writing blog posts. In turn, your readers will have the best possible idea of what to expect when they visit your blog.
Do your researchNow that you have an idea of what you want to write about, take some time and make a list of other blogs or online publications who are covering those topics. What are they doing well? What do you like about the layout, design, writing style, and content of these blogs? What don't you like? There's nothing like seeing what's already out there to conjure up - and focus - inspirations for what you want with your blog.
Make time for it!This might sound like a no-brainer, but it's important to make the time commitment to writing and maintaining your blog if you're going to start one. It sucks to Google a topic, find an interesting blog about it and find out that the author hasn't posted anything since 2006! Carve out some time each week devoted to writing blog posts, promoting your blog, networking with other bloggers, and maintenance or analytics. If you don't work it into your current schedule, it's really easy to fall off and really hard to pick it back up again. Your readers also won't have an idea of how often you post, if at all.
Are you adding value?This one is absolutely necessary. Does writing and maintaining a blog bring value to you? If it stresses you out to even think about sitting down to create blog posts, maybe you're better off with a less time-intensive social media platform like Twitter, Facebook or Tumblr. You can still write and share what you want to there. Beyond that, think about whether or not you're adding value to your readers' lives. Are you sharing valuable information? Setting the platform for dynamic conversation? Hoping to inspire your readers through visual imagery or video? This is all part of really knowing why you want to blog.
Write, Write, Write!Practice makes perfect. I created FreshJess.com then posted 25 blogs before telling anyone (aside from my boyfriend) about it. Doing that gave me time to get comfortable writing blogs, playing with different post formats, finding my voice and just getting in the habit of writing regularly. When I first started at my job, I got so busy that I nearly stopped blogging altogether. I reached the point where I was always working and never writing, and eventually it felt like writer's paralysis. I couldn't write because I felt like I didn't know how anymore. I got back to journaling (with pen and paper) and started writing for my agency's blog, and that helped me get back in the groove of posting here on Fresh Jess.
I've also found a great resource for getting started over at What I Wore. The video below is from one of my favorite bloggers, Tac Anderson of New Comm Biz, on quitting the overthinking and just diving into it!

You don't need weeks or even hours to create something. sometimes you need to stop overthinking things and trust your creative impulses.

Happy blogging!
Do you have any questions on blogging? Leave a comment below, or feel free to email me at info@freshjess.com.

Fresh Faves: SoleStruck

2012-01-24T22:28:00.000-08:00

I had no idea SoleStruck was based in the good ol' PDX, just three hours away from me. All this time spent perusing the Jeffrey Campbells, Dolce Vitas, Unifs, Opening Ceremonys and more online and I could've been face to face with them in real life with one car or train ride! This holiday season, my boyfriend and I went on our annual trip to Portland for some shopping and I discovered this sweet gem of a store on SW 13th next to the Pearl District.

Needless to say, I pretty much lost all constraint in the presence of all of these beauties. I went home with a pair of JC Nightwalks & a unique blue suede pair from Irregular Choice.

Here are some of my other favorites:

Now I feel twice as nice shopping and supporting a Pacific Northwest business!

Find these shoes at SoleStruck.com.

President Obama Channels Al Green

2012-01-22T20:23:00.000-08:00

I love this so much:

Seattle Snow. BURR

2012-01-21T08:37:00.000-08:00

This is basically what Seattle has been like all week:

Image via The Hundreds

Image via Tumblr

Slowly defrosting...

How Bill Gates Has Saved the World (So Far) (Infographic)

2012-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Everyone's got their own perceptions of Bill Gates as the founder of Microsoft and a pillar in the tech world. Though the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been around since 1997, much of the strides they've made have gone under the radar compared to his press for Microsoft. I thought this was a great infographic to show what they have done so far.

Mr. Gates, Melinda and Bill Gates Sr. are three of my biggest heroes. I admire their dedication to give.
He may not be a superhero in the traditional sense. He may be so much better.

Source: frugaldad.com

Fresh Faves: Rooney Mara

2012-01-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

I'm obsessed with Rooney Mara right now. I'm fascinated with how much she did to get into the role of Lisbeth Salander for the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo movie(s). It's a long way from playing Zuckerberg's girlfriend in The Social Network, that's for sure!

Couple her with these shots on the beaches I'm missing right now and well, I had to share these with you.

Images & article at Dazed Digital

Stop SOPA & PIPA

2012-01-18T11:30:00.000-08:00

I really enjoy writing this blog for you. I don't want to be penalized for sharing information, images and other content both mine and yours. Obviously we are communicating over the internet, and most likely, you spend time on the internet reading other things too. SOPA & PIPA could change (read: censor) a lot of that.

Take a moment to educate yourself on SOPA & PIPA today. Google's got a simple infographic + a petition you can sign. You should also contact your congressmen (these are Washington state's - just click "Not Your Location?" to find your state's):

Fresh Faves: Gabe de Dios, Stylist

2012-01-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the Emerald City is so small, you meet people and you can't remember how you met or who introduced you. All I know is that as long as I've known Gabe de Dios, I knew he was going to be a star. Back in the day, Gabe was a mainstay in the Seattle dance community. He would eventually follow his passion for fashion to L.A., where he now lives, works and plays as one of the most unique stylists in the game.

Gabe de Dios is a wardrobe stylist who has worked with such celebrity clients as Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Colton Haynes and Gilles Marini.

Nicki! in the "Dance/@$$" video

Gilles Marini

Katy Perry

Perez Hilton

A lover of fashion, music, food and dance, he also designs for his own t-shirt line called J'TEES ME and is the founder of his dance crew Haus of Shablamcakes. You can find his perspectives over at 102.7 KIIS FM's The Stitch, where he contributes fashion posts regularly.

I asked Gabe for a few of his favorite outfits and to answer a couple of questions from my Seattle Style interview, then went over to his official Facebook page and pulled a few (okay a lot) of my favorite photos of his work. Check them out!

Comme des Garcons army trench coat, Rojas tank, Alexander Wang pants, Kris van Assche shoes & Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow sunnies

How would you describe your style?

hyper, sensational & kawaii AKA J'CRAY

Comme des Garcons lace shirt, Burberry pleated skirt, Dr. Martens boots, Jeremy Scott x Linda Farrow TV sunnies, gifted vintage Rubik's Cube purse (best birthday gift ever!) & Paige Bae Jewelry necklace

What are your favorite shops?

LA: Joyrich, Wasteland and Freak City

Seattle: Urbanity, Goods, Zebraclub, Ian and Red Light

Online: Ssense, Luisa Via Roma, Fred Flare

Gerlan Jeans pink monster tee, vintage Bone Thugs & Harmony camouflage jacket, Onch Movement custom teddy bear neckace, LA RAP making loot pants, Dr. Martens boots, Paola Loves to Shop Mickey x Chanel ring, SEE Eyewear glasses, Jeremy Scott x Swatch watch

What's your favorite thing about Seattle?

The friendly, genuinely nice and chill vibe - the gorgeous scenery (there ain't no mountains or snow in L.A.!) I miss Seattle!!

Find Gabe on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube & The Stitch

Rumi of FashionToast!

All images and so many more photos can be found on Gabe's Facebook page.

Don't Miss Red Bull's 3Style Seattle - this Thursday!

2012-01-17T21:32:00.000-08:00

When I go out, I want to have a good time and dance the night away. It's also a chance to observe one of my favorite art forms - DJing. I can't support some hack who randomly patches together songs on Serato, or even worse - his/her iTunes library. It's a waste of my ears and my time. I do appreciate good people with a talent for entertaining people with precise beat-matching, scratching and seamlessly mixing a diverse array of songs that keep the party going all night long.

I want to invite you to check out some of Seattle's finest, including TigerBeat, Four Color Zack & a special set by DJ Scene at this Thursday's RedBull 3style Challenge.

Red Bull Thre3Style is an innovative concept that gives highly skilled DJs a platform to battle, perform, gain notoriety and express themselves in a party atmosphere. Unlike other DJ battles that are based on more technical aspects, this is a creative and unique format that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of “party rockin’.”

Seattle DJs Johnny Fever, Cide, Christyle, Josh Quest, Four Color Zack, TigerBeat, Bebop & Pryme will fight for the crowd & judges' favor with a 15 minute set of at least three different musical genres. A panel of music industry judges will select the winners based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction.

RedBull Thre3style Seattle

Volume (172 S. Washington, Seattle 98104) / Doors at 9:00p.m. / 21 +

FREE with RSVP (on Facebook or text “3STYLESEA” to 72855 - each person must RSVP separately)

Check out the official RedBull Thre3Style Mixcloud for sets from previous Thre3Style events.

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2012-01-16T22:39:00.000-08:00

We enjoy a lot of freedoms, many that we may take for granted, thanks to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For this, I am grateful!

I watched this video of a young Kanye West on NecoleBitchie.com and wanted to share it with you. Yeezy wrote a poem entitled "His Name Means Love" in honor of MLK Jr. and it moved me:

His Name Means Love

“A man who fought for freedom
A man who fought for equality
Those who were against him
Were too blind to see what this man was fighting for
So Blacks, Hispanics, Jews and Asians could put their foot in the door
Yes, we know that this man is great
That’s why today we celebrate
And everyone lifts their voice and sing
For a man who wanted freedom to ring Martin Luther King is who I’m speaking of
A man who’s name means love”

If you haven't listened to Dr. King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, I highly suggest you do so over at the King Institute (it's just over 15 mins.)

It's More Fun in the Philippines

2012-01-12T21:19:00.000-08:00

Want to know something embarrassing? In my 28 years of existence I haven't visited the Philippines. Ever. Being Filipina-American is awesome aside from this one glaring hole in my passport. The other night, I discovered the Philippine Department of Tourism's new social media campaign to attract visitors to the beautiful country some of my family calls home.

The "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign launched last week with a bold, colorful microsite. Its Facebook page boasts over 8400 fans already and a variety of crowdsourced images designed by Facebook fans and including the cheeky slogan. The DOT's Twitter account also fanned the flames with a #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines hashtag that was the #1 trending topic worldwide last Friday.

I have no excuses anymore. They're using social media to come after me :) I love this campaign and wanted to share.

Photo by George Tapan

Photo by Julius Calvin Santos (crowdsourced)

Seattleite & Google Places present New Year Libations - Thurs Jan 19 (Giveaway!)

2012-01-11T12:17:00.000-08:00

You've been hard at work on your resolutions and well, getting back in the swing of things after a hectic holiday season. Take a moment for some fun and libations from a few of the best and brightest establishments in town!

Seattleite magazine & Google Places are hosting "New Year Libations" next Thursday night at Pravda Studios. There you'll mash it up with some of Seattle's most awesome while enjoying specialty drinks from: Tini Bigs, The Pink Door, Little Water Cantina, Golden Beetle, Boka, The Saint, Tavern Law, Bastille, Poquitors and Bathtub Gin & Co. Wild Ginger, Bellacelli & Cal's will be there with bites so you're not drinking on an empty stomach!

New Year Libations lasts from 6:00 - 9:00p.m. next Thursday, January 19th. Tickets are $25 apiece over at Eventbrite.

Want to win a pair of tickets to Seattleite & Google Places' New Year Libations?

I've got one for you, and I'm giving it away on Wednesday, January 18th at 5:00p.m! Here are a few ways you can win:

1) Follow me on Twitter @JessEstrada + tweet me your favorite cocktail

2) Leave me a comment on the Fresh Jess Facebook page with one of your new year's resolutions

3) Leave me a comment below with one of your new year's resolutions

4) Score an additional entry by following me on Google Connect!

Good luck! See you next Thursday.

Jess

Melody Ehsani's "Forget M.E. Not" Collection

2012-01-09T23:24:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's been over two years since I first covered jewelry & shoe designer Melody Ehsani. I'm now a big fan of her Tumblr, where she posts her latest lookbooks and tons of inspirational photos and videos. Here's her latest collection, Forget M.E. Not. Tons of color & sass for the spring & summer:

See the full lookbook on Melody's Tumblr

Shop at MelodyEhsani.com