Technicolor Fall

I wore this outfit to the Carla Fernandez show and I really wanted to do an outfit shoot for the blog because I loved it so much. There is also an interesting story behind the jacket. A very sweet woman named Heidi gifted me this stunning piece along with a bunch of other garments she was not using/wearing anymore. She messaged me one day and said she kept getting this feeling like she needed to give me this stuff. I had never met her in person so it was nice to have lunch and chat. She has AMAZING style obviously and this jacket was actually given to her but she said it was a bit too colorful for her. Even I thought it was a bit too colorful but I knew I could make it work somehow and I did! I think?! It's actually handmade in Lebanon by a company called Atelier Nanou that creates pieces that take you "back to a space and period of time in the Arab world." Sounded right up my alley and it also reminds me of hippies which I love! I was in a witchy mood so I paired it with mostly black. I added the touch of pink at the waist and some colorful new rings I just got from Avizeh and Zamarut Jewel. I've been on an jewelry high lately. It's the only thing I ever splurge on because it's my weakness! Everything else is basically thrifted.

Have a wonderful festive weekend! I'll be staying in watching scarrry movies and eating food.

Much love and PEACE OUT!
Feda

Ebb and Flow. Trusting Your Intution and self expression. Update.

It has been a while since I have sat down and written a blog post. The summer has come and gone and the air and scenery is changing as all things do. I was in need of a breather this summer, needed to inhale, take in nature and feel with all my senses, which is why the blog sort of took a back seat. My friend Jean (of the amazing Drossintogold) told me recently life is full of ebb and flow, and I couldn't agree more. The only constant in life is change. I think sometimes I'm happy with my presence being more outward, through social media and blogposts and other times I need to renew inward and take a break form the internet. I think I took a little longer than I needed because I missed it and missed all of you!

What have I been up to? Lots of reading, researching/taking in knowledge, enjoying time with family and friends, the outdoors, a little bit of traveling and of course work. I did a few weddings/sessions, some I can't share because the families requested privacy and others I would love to share on the blog eventually. Hope you all enjoyed your summer and are ready to jump into fall or whatever season you are transitioning into.

One of the books I really enjoyed reading was one called Divine Intuition by Lynn Robinson.  It talks a lot about listening and trusting your intuition. Trusting the voice of love inside, trusting yourself. It infuses a lot of the follow your dream mentality, follow what you enjoy doing, follow your excitement. What is sort of divine is I picked this book up at the thrift store. It was exactly what I needed at that time.

The reading follows a workbook format where there is content and little blurbs or pages allowing you to pause and answer questions based on your life experience. One of the exercises had you imagine yourself enjoying something. What does that image look like? What are you wearing (loved that one)? What are you doing?

I pictured myself decked out in this unique ensemble. I was at an exhibit, my exhibit! Proud of work that I had put so much of myself into. Then I realized that is what I love to do. Create art, and be art both inwardly and outwardly. Self expression is like breathing to me. There's no other way for me to describe it. I notice how I feel when I'm not doing it, the build up of this uneasy feeling that I have to release. Which is what I'm feeling right now. My sister (of Dream It Up Cookies) who also has the artist bug says artists are gifted and cursed at the same time. I have to agree, it can be both a blessing and a source of anxiety. I find myself constantly trying to find a balance between that ebb and flow.

Do any of you get this overwhelming emotion to express yourself? How do you work through it? Would love to hear your stories.

I've been feeling a divine push lately and I'm ready to jump in. I have three projects I'm so excited to be working on in the next few months. I'm collaborating with Papaya! on something that is very special to me. If you haven't read my feature on artist Anahata Katkin's blog go check it out. It is one of the most beautiful things I've read about my work and I have to admit it was a revelation to me! It was really the boost of assurance I needed as I continue on this interesting path I have taken. I'm also working on an editorial with a great team of artists that will be exhibited this winter (Inshallah), and my personal ongoing project Red, White and Blue.

Hope you are all following and trusting your intuition. Go for it. Don't let the past or your negative thoughts hold you back. You are a unique expression of life. Don't let society dictate that expression. It can't be put into a box. Be aware of it, explore it, hone your craft and let it out!

Much love,
Feda

P.S. The images are double exposure using two images. Portraits of myself and images of flowers I took in the spring. I love how they turned out. 

Fall Vibes Editorial

Through our stages, we learn to live like warriors. 

Our lives lived in layers.. 

A story of decay and transformation.
 

This story was created by a talented team of artists:
Model: Tayla Fernandez
Styling: Nicoletta Lyons of Lolas Urban Vintage
Makeup: Joy Granara
Hair: Gianna Gennari
Photography and Concept: Feda Eid

My favorite work to date! This was my first time arranging a team for a shoot. I don't why it took me this long to do. They did an amazing job and the teamwork really shines through these images. Each element adding to the overall picture. THIS is what I love to do!! Let me know what you think and as always much LOVE,
Feda

Mix and Match: prints and turquoise

Be free. Mix and match as you please. There's no other time that's better. If you love it, do it.

In These Shoes

“Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.”
―Oprah Winfrey

I leaf you

Fall is winding down. There's a winter chill in the air. Anthony and I took a walk to get some coffee and cherish the little bits of fall that are left. While walking I noticed this beautiful almost tie die looking leaf. Such art! To think I almost walked right past it, but I decided to stop and take a few steps back and grab it. Anthony said something sweet to me while I was twirling it in my hands. He said that's why he loves me because I do things like pick up leaves of the floor. I thought well there are so many leaves out there but I chose him. A piece of art among the crowd. It's not always roses and sunshine but I'm glad I have my best friend to walk beside me and take this journey together.  Ok I promise no more sap stories! hehe I just had to tell this one. And you know what?!? I LEAF YOU TOO!!!

Falling for Fall

In general I haven't been a big fall person in the past. This fall is feeling quite special this year and I'm slowly falling in love as if we're just meeting. I'm getting into purple a bit more which is really strange for me because I'm more of a pink person but I've found a few magenta-purple shades that suit my coloring. I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone and experience life in different hues. My style and color palette keeps evolving and I think that has a lot to do with just getting older. I feel like I prefer to be a bit more classy boho looking these days as oppose to just bum hippie boho (saying this while typing in my bum clothes). Hope that makes sense?! I'm still not into the whole pumpkin-cinnamon-squash everything yet. I basically hate the taste of all of it. Pumpkin latte, NO PLEASE!! One step at a time right?!

This outfit I wore to a Boston Fashion Week event this Monday and I got so many compliments on it. I feel like it doesn't quite match correctly but oh well..sometimes I don't match! The cool thing is it's almost entirely thrifted. My favorite is the scarf which I believe is vintage. The print and colors of it are so unique. The jacket was thrifted but originally is H&M and the dress thrifted and originally an old Liz Claiborne gown. It has long sleeves and it's really funky! The proportion is sort of strange on me but I still love it! The rings seemed to get a lot of attention too. My friend Dina sent them to me as she wasn't getting much use out of them. They are from Lebanon if you are wondering;) The bag and head scarf are from TJ Maxx.

Shapes of Light, Shades of Fall

Some of the pretty plants still in bloom in the backyard. Loving these shades magentas, greens, teals, and burnt yellows!

Getting Cozy For Fall

I bought this sweater from the goodwill a few weeks ago. I couldn't resist it even though it's a few sizes too big on me. I love how warm it is. It's like walking around with a blanket! Picked up the scarf on the same trip. Yay for good finds! The necklace was bought at a flea market in nyc. Isn't it so strange!? I love looking at it and it was also a good steal at $5! I'm such a cheapo so if I'm going to be posting more outfits get used to my cheapo (but still amazing) style!

Stay warm out there! XO
Feda