I am now back from my lovely Oregon Coast family vacation and am killing myself playing catch up so please bear with me while I get back in the swing of things. I have so many things to cover this week and also am trying to pull it together with school and back at the office, it should be a crazy week for me. Lucky enough though we got back from vacation just to send the kids off to camp so hopefully with a kid free week I should be able to handle all the craziness I have ahead of me!
Before I left Candace and I shot 10 different looks some of which you already saw last week before I decided to put the dang laptop away and ENJOY MY VACATION! But now that I am back you will get to see the rest them! First we have a dress you have seen me in before but styled for winter. Well this dress truly is a great Spring and Summer piece and I love wearing it the way it was intended.
Photos By Candace Sweet <<<<<<<<<<
I picked up this Pure Energy dress at Target on clearance a few months back for a whopping $6.24 it was a great find and I have really worn the hell out of it. It is probably one of the most comfortable dresses I own, it is a good length for everyday either office or while running around town and I love the Raspberry Sherbert Coloring of the pink. It reminds me of an ice cream cone and I love that reminder for summer! I paired it with my comfortable black canvas wedges from Payless, and a great wire necklace from designer Amy Radue.
xoxo
Stiletto
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
OOTD: I Am 32 Flavors, And Then Some
Sunday, June 13, 2010
OOTD: And I'm Feeling Good
So some of you may have seen my tweets last weekend about looking like either a hooker or like I was doing the walk of shame while wearing a certain dress at 7am. Well this happens to be that dress. Now I realize it really is a great dress and I love how these pics came out but you can see where those thoughts came from right? LOL
Photos By Candace Sweet <<<<<<< Follow Her On Facebook!
I picked up this dress which I am now referring to THE HOTTEST DRESS EVER! during the 50% Off Clearance Sale at Torrid last week and was so pleased when I got it and tried it on. It is a great bandage dress made from a great heavy material that keeps it structures in all the right places but is actually still really comfortable. It’s a bit more busty then my liking but is totally club appropriate which is probably where I would be most like to wear it. I am guessing I could probably layer it up a bit too with some sort of cami, and nice bomber jacket and some sexy booties and tights for cooler months too. Either way I know I will be looking good in this amazing dress! For the shoot I paired it with my lace ankle black leggings from Torrid and my killer black heels that were a gift from my friend K. I wanted to keep it really simple since its such a BAM kind of dress and just wore my diamond stud earrings for accessories. I’m sure I could definitely style this dress in a ton of different ways though and make it killer!
xoxo
Stiletto
Thursday, June 10, 2010
OOTD: Working On My Fitness
I live a lifestyle under the principles of health at every size (HAES) it is part of my journey through fat and overall body acceptance. A big majority of it for me is the practice of intuitive eating which we will talk more about later but the other part of it is physical activity for enjoyment. Now I am certainly no slave to the gym, I don’t care how many calories I burn or how many hours a week I spend “working on my fitness” so to speak. I do however like to have physical activity as part of my life and I do that in ways that I enjoy. They have nothing to do with weight for me, but have more to do with endurance, health and overall they are about fun! Some of the activities I enjoy are swimming, yoga, dance, and for the most part just getting out and playing with my kids. Whether that be running around at the park, shooting hoops, going for walks or bike rides or even getting out and throwing a football. These type of activities are fun for me, they are something I enjoy doing and never feel like a chore, if I am tired or sluggish I don’t force myself to do them and I never punish myself or feel guilt if this physical activity isn’t part of that day. This I believe is what keeps me doing it. No guilt, no commitment and the desire to get out and play!
Photos By Candace Sweet<<<<< Follow Her On Facebook!
A big part of enjoying physical activity for me is dressing the part. Workout gear is comfortable and if you do it right it can be functional, appropriate and a least a bit fashionable. Most important for physical activity is having a well-fitting, and supportive sports bra. I get mine at Shopko for super cheap and they always support the girls perfectly without creating the uniboob look which no one wants. Also important is a good tennis shoe. I picked up my Adidas tennies at Famous Footwear and they are worth every penny to give me good support and keeping my feet feeling good while running around. Most importantly though I feel a need to feel like myself and to still feel cute while getting active and I do that through flattering and comfortable yoga pants, also picked up at Shopko and an always fun and bright comfy tee, this one from Old Navy.
What activity do you enjoy?
Xoxo
Stiletto
OOTD: You Can Stand Under My Umbrella
We hit a bit of stormy weather this weekend while shooting my outfits but that didn’t stop us! Plus an umbrella always makes for a great accessory! While driving around the small city of Eagle, Idaho I came across this cute little bridge and decided it would be perfect for my rainy day shoot and this outfit.
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In this outfit I am wearing a shirt that I have had for ages from Torrid, and also my Torrid Jeggings. Payless flats completed it for my and the awesome necklace I am wearing is from jewelry designer Amy Radue. She is a good friend of mine and has been making new necklaces like this they are so unique and really cool and I have been wearing it every chance I can get!
So funny story after taking these photos. When we are running around taking different outfits in different locations I spend a lot of time looking for little hideaway to change. It would take far too long if I was always looking for a bathroom. Sometimes changing can be a bit more tricky than other times though and this weekend was one of those times. I had to do 3 bra changes and after this outfit was one of them. The area we were in was empty so I just decided to go for it in the backseat of my car. Candace stood guard and all of a sudden i hear her yell “COP!” a police office drove right by us. All that I could think about was here it comes I’m finally going to get arrested and its going to be for indecent exposure of all things lol. I luckily was super fast and he didn’t see me! Thank goodness I can’t imagine explaining that one to my mother!
xoxo
Stiletto
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
OOTD: What Are Ya Gonna Do? Shoot Da Swans? These lovelies?
Guess who broke the law last weekend? You guessed it me Miss Goodie Goodie!! Ok now breaking into the paddle boats at the park and parking in loading zones may not seem like Bag Girl behavior but for me it is, especially since i’m typically a bit by the book! But I couldnt resist when I put on this dress Saturday and was on my way to meet up with Candace Sweet I just couldn’t stop thinking about taking the shots in this location!
First off let me tell ya that while I love the water and enjoy a good swim every now and then I am soooo not a boat kinda girl, infact I get sea sick on ferries, and the thought of taking a dip in the nasty lake sounded absolutely awful. It must have been pretty amusing wathing my fraidy cat booty trying to get into this boat in wedges none the less, but I accomplished it and it was one of the highlights of my shoot!
I picked this dress up from Torrid online last summer during one of there fabulous 50% off clearance sales and wasn’t sure about it until it arrived. This dress fits my body perfectly and is such a fun tie dyesc print. I normally don’t really wear blue but this dress is one of my summer faves. I love that it has black in it so I can pair it with black leggings and a cardi for the office but can also wear it with bare legs and a great sandal. I chose to wear it with leggings Saturday since it was a bit chilly, but no cardi here! Hopefully you noticed that my outfit posts were all missing cardigans and jackets this week as it is getting warmer and I am loving showing a bit of skin. I don’t have any shame in my arms so I’m glad to show them off!
Well this is the last post that you will be seeing from me until Monday. Nightrider and I are headed to Eugene Oregon to visit her cousin and let off a bit of steam. I am in serious need of a break as I have been working really hard and I will be only working a half day today even. Unfortunately since I will be out of town Candace and I probably wont do another shoot until Tuesday Evening but hopefully I should have some great photos from my vacation and I will make sure to get a couple shots of my outfits from Nightrider. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and I am going to enjoy some much needed rest, relaxation, hippes and tequilla!
OOTD: Our World Is Spinning At The Speed Of Light
Bet you all didn’t know that I have 4 tattoos. I’m sure you have all noticed the leaf on my arm, and maybe even those of you who look closely and pay attention have seen the butterfly I have had on my shoulder since I was 18 but I also have another two that are a bit more hidden. I will admit that I do have a tramp stamp (i was 19 years old give me a break) that is the Chinese symbols for eternal love and anyone who has seen me in a pair of low-rise jeans has seen that one too. My fourth tat however is bit more a secret and has only been seen by partners in the bedroom and of course when I have had too much tequilla at the bar HA!
Before I got married to my ex husband I was parting it up and celebrating the end of an era of me being single with my girlfriends. I was only 20 at the time and really the eldest out of all my friends so we couldn’t hit he bars and go through the real tiara wearing, free shots bachelorette party routines like most girls. Instead we hit up a resturaunt with a live band and on our way back to our cars passed a tattoo parlor. Well I got the crazy idea to get a new tat to always remember the evening with my girlfriends and they all chipped in a paid for it. When I was little I loved the Care Bears and have always considered myself a female version of Bedtime Bear (I LOVE TO SLEEP) so I figured what do all Care Bears have? Well those of you that know your 90′s cartoons know its hearts on their hineys! I too became a Care Bear that night and have the cute pink heart on my booty to prove it!
Ok so what the hell does this little anecdote have to do with my Outfit Post today? Well that great pink and green building behind me is the very tattoo parlor where I dropped my pants and took it like the sassy lady I am!
I have been wanting to showcase this great Leopard Dress from Torrid for a long time and have just been waiting for the right day to do it! I call this my FUCKING PARTY DRESS and always feel like an animal in it, hence the Ke$ha “Animal” lyrics. I picked this dress up before a trip with Nightrider last September and have sported it a number of times since then. I have worn this dress to bars, parties and even in the office a time or two. In this look I paired it with my black ankle lace leggings also from Torrid and my black bow tie heels from Shoe Carnival.
This outfit always makes me feel fierce, hot, and like a million bucks! All women should have a dress that makes them feel a bit wild and remember the more wild memories in their lives. Tell me about yours!
OOTD: Little Red Corvette, Baby You’re Much Too Fast
The first outfit for today is one of my favorite casual weekend combos. What better place to shoot this then a place we frequent on the weekends, especially at 2 in the morning after hitting the clubs? The ever elusive Pie Hole!
This outfit is comfort and sass in one with my red hankerchief tank and black lace ankle leggings from Torrid. I paired it with my black canvas wedges from Payless. This outfit is simple, comfy and a bit edgy with the great face print on the tank. I love what this top does for my curves too! I bought it on clearance at Torrid during a 50% Off Clearance sale too so even better that I got it at a great price!
And don’t you absolutely love how much of a dork I am in that last photo? I know how to work it and geek it up!
OOTD: I Am Not Your Rolling Wheels, I Am The Highway. I Am Not Your Carpet Ride, I Am The Sky
Had an absolutely wonderful weekend! Had a chilled out Friday night, then Saturday woke up early and met with Candace Sweet for our photo shoot. As you all noticed we didn’t do one and there were no outfit posts last week and it made me super sad, so I was ecstatic to be getting back on track. We did another 5 awesome looks and I really think you are all going to enjoy what you see this week. After I got home Saturday I went back to bed for a couple of hours then our whole family did a bunch of yard work and then we all went out for ice cream for a job well done. The kids went to their dads early so Nightrider and I got some alone time Saturday afternoon and ran to Old Navy and I picked up a couple of pieces including a really great top I am going to have to show you all in next weeks shoot. Then we went to an end of the semester Margarita Dance Party and my bff’s house and had a great time, which included far too much tequilla for me and Nightrider got me out of there before I became “that drunk girl” haha! Spent yesterday hanging around the house and had a lovely time together! I am finally feeling 100% back to myself and that is WONDERFUL!
Now onto the outfit! Back in April I featured the Tiffany Top from Elocin Fashions as a Drool-WorthyD ress Of The Day and the lovely people at Elocin sent it to me to review as well!
As you can see this is a really fun and great top from Elocin Fashions! It has a great color combination and tie dye look that is great for spring and summer. The top is true to size, this is a 2X which fit me great! The beading at the waistline is the only really structured part of this piece so make sure you are careful with your waist measurements, but this tunic does have a zip up side to make it easier to put on. I didn’t even realize the zipper was there until I already had it on though so its pretty easy to pull it over the head too. One of the things I loved about this tunic is the great beading and hemp detailing on the waistline. I also love the large flowy sleeves on this top that would fit any arm size comfortably and be flattering. There is a bit of rutching in the sleeve that keeps it looking a bit more structured as well which adds on to the great look! Elocin totally nailed it with this great top that I am sure I will be wearing all summer!
I paired the Tiffany Tie Dye Top with a white cami from NY&CO because it is definitely a very low-cut top, you will need to wear a cami with this or else you will definitely not be leaving much to the imagination, unless that’s your thing! I had a hard time deciding what to wear on the bottom because I am just really not normally a girl who wears very much blue or brown and am really out of practice when it comes to pairing those types of colors. I finally decided on my darkest washed Torrid jeggings which I think ended up looking really nice with the top. I choose my light brown Steve Madden heels that I picked up years ago at Famous Footwear which actually matched the brown in the top PERFECTLY!
I loved this look and even though it is a bit different from my typical style I loved how flattering it was and SO INCREDIBLY COMFORTABLE TOO!
Check out everything Elocin Fashions has to offer, they have great prices and some really lovely pieces that are totally worth taking a peek at! Follow Elocin on Facebook as well to not miss a beat from this great boutique, i hear they have some great new pieces coming soon and tell them Stiletto sent ya!
Friday, May 7, 2010
OOTD: For Kings, Queens, And In-Betweens Its A Question Of What To Do
When I saw this top at Torrid I couldn’t resist and as soon as it came in the mail I HAD TO get some shots of it, so Candace and I hit the downtown Boise Skate Park and I channeled my inner SLC Punk!
I love how 80′s this top is! It is the perfect hot pink with a great pattern, and a-symmetrical cut and has an AMAZING exposed Zipper on the side. It is such a blast to wear! I kept this whole look Torrid with my black rutched leggings and the great hot pink pumps I picked up from Torrid as well for only $12 on clearance. It is the perfect look that makes me feel sexy, powerful and youthful and fun all at the same time!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
OOTD: In Those Hollywood Hills, She Was Looking So Right In Her Diamonds & Frills
This Eyelash dress from Torrid is one of my favorite purchases I’ve made this year. I picked it up right after Christmas and even paid full price which you all know is rare for me. This dress fits very comfortably with and elastic waist and the skirt flows out perfectly around the hips and thighs. The bodice of this dress is a nice gray cotton and is racer back with a big knot. It is super cute and a fun detail that I wish I would have caught on camera for you all. Damn cold weather, I was freezing and forgot to shoot the back. The eyelash frill detail on the dress is awesome and has great movement making this a great dress to dance the night away in! I paired this dress with my favorite bow tie satin heels that I picked up at Shoe Carnival and then gave it a little extra sass with my black and silver sparrow necklace that came from Torrid as well. I have worn this dress out to party and have also worn it to the office a time or two with black leggings and a cardi in the past.
Candace and I took these photos in the parking lot of a great office building in Downtown Boise. I saw the location from a distance earlier in the week when I was pulling out of the bank and knew instantly that it would be the perfect place to shoot this dress!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
OOTD: My Boyfriend's Back, And He's Gonna Save My Reputation
Ok now we all know I don’t have a boyfriend, that I don’t even like boys in the first place, and that I am madly in love with the very wonderful and very female Night Rider. However, I do love the new “boyfriend inspired” trends as of late, especially how they translating to plus size fashion! I have been on the hunt for the perfect and affordable boyfriend blazer and boyfriend jeans and am still looking (i’m a perfectionist) but I did get lucky enough to find the perfect boyfriend cardigan a couple of weeks ago!
I found the new love of my life, the wonderful gray boyfriend sweater in the clearance section at you guessed it ASOS Curve and new I had to have it! I was so pleased when I received this cardigan and was amazed at how wonderfully comfortable it is! It is well made, just like everything else at ASOS Curve, and I love the round hem on the back. It is very flattering on the body and can be worn with dresses or with a t-shirt and jeans. I like it best with the sleeves pushed up so it doesn’t look to slouchy, and I absolutely that it has buttons all the way up to the top of the neckline. For the shoot outside Lucy’s Coffee Shop in Boise I wore the boyfriend cardi with my favorite little black dress from Torrid. This dress fits the body perfectly and accentuated the curves with a fitted v-neck bodice and a tulip skirt. I added my Torrid Heart Shaped Corset Belt to give the look a little bit more dimension and my black Torrid leggings and black, gray and white plaid peeptoe heels that I also picked up a couple of years ago from you guessed it again Torrid as well. I accessorized with my new favorite bracelet from designer Amy Radue and left the look simple. It would be great for running weekend errands or grabbing a cup of coffee or lunch with friends!
Xoxo
Stiletto
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
OOTD: It's A Lovely Thing, The Animal Instinct
I featured this dress a couple of weeks ago as a DWD because I was so excited about ordering it! I love a great animal print dress and Torrid never lets me down when it comes to these type of pieces!
I couldn’t be happier with this dress, it fits like it was made for me and even though it has a plunging neckline it has extra fabric on the bust that keeps it down on your breasts just showing the perfect amount of cleavage. This dress is cotton and super comfortable and has a diamond hem that gives it some extra dimension as well as a fitted waist and side ties that make it fit any body perfectly!
I love the way this dress fits, looks and feels. It is seriously so comfortable but so edgy and trendy as well! I wore this dress with simple black leggings also from Torrid (it’s still a bit chilly out) but could easily wear it with bare legs for summer too. I paired it with my black canvas wedges from Payless. When I wore this to the office I added on the black cardi from Torrid as well. The bracelet I am wearing is from designer Amy Radue and is on of my new favorite accessories!
Candace and I had a great time shooting this fun outfit with a great pin-up vibe outside Ink Vision Tatoo in Boise!
I feel so good in this dress and I think it shows! What do you think, am I rocking the cheetah print or what?
Xoxo
Stiletto
Friday, April 23, 2010
OOTD: Tie-dye fly, A Technicolor Wonder
Thanks for hanging in there yesterday while I was sick. Since I didn’t post yesterday I will have an outfit post for Thursday, Friday (which will be a B&LU reviews as well) and another one on Saturday! Hope you enjoy.
Today's outfit post is one of my favorite pieces from my closet. It surprising actually that I have never shown this dress before since I do love it so much, but I guess it just took the right moment to capture it.
I fell in love with this dress the first time I saw it at the Torrid in Boise last Spring. I purchased it at full price (which I rarely do) because I wanted to wear it for a Cinco De Drinko party Nightrider’s cousin Ali
(BTW today is her birthday so go tell her Happy Birthday!) and I were going to. This dress is really fun and feels great with the silky material and the side draping and bubble hem make it really flattering on my body. This dress has a very deep neckline so I usually wear a simple cami underneath like I did with this black cami from NY& CO. I normally have been wearing this dress with black leggings but since it was so warm on Sunday when I did this photos I went for the bare legs and did a few shots in my black Payless canvas wedges then did a few shots in my raspberry cardigan from Torrid and my matching raspberry flatties from Payless as well (they were only $7 but so cute!). Sorry they didn’t make it into any of the shots I chose but you can see them here. Tie-dye is really in this season and I’m really happy it is since I love this dress so much!
Something I would also like to talk a bit about is about loving every part of your body. A few years back I wasn’t very comfortable with myself and my self-proclaimed problem areas. I wore pants all the time because I hated my legs, and thought my thighs were too fat to let be seen by anyone. I know a lot of women have this problem or feel the same way about their arms. I have chosen to show both of these areas in the last photo. Since discovering body acceptance and self-love I now have a full appreciation for my body and don’t hide it from the world anymore. I love my thick thighs, my large but loving arms and wouldn’t change the way I look in this outfit. While I love cardigans, I mostly just wear them when it is cold and when I am in the office but as soon as I step outside into the sunshine I let my arms and legs be seen and I am so thankful that I have found enough happiness and love for myself that I now am comfortable enough doing so. If you are still hiding your arms or legs from the world I hope this will help you to throw caution to the wind, find some self-love for every part of your beautiful body and let the world see it! I challenge you to go sleeveless as it heats up this Spring and Summer and why not part from the leggings on occassion too!
Xoxo
Stiletto
OOTD: Tuggin' On My Zipper, Ain't Got Nothing On Me
First off I have to tell you that I have already had so many compliments on this fantastic and fierce dress, everyone love its! It is so modern and trendy and everyone goes ga-ga for the exposed zipper on the sweetheart bust. It is a great combination of edge and romance and is really probably one of the perfect examples of my personal style! This dress just like the one I mentioned yesterday is true to size so follow the measurements! I really love the fit of this dress though even if it is a bit snug in the tummy the cut camouflaged my belly. This dress also has pockets! I go nuts for pockets on dress and these are roomy and trendy and appear invisible to everyone but you until you put your hands in them. Jen has really hit the ball out of the park with this dress!
I styled this dress the same way I styled the other tube dress with my thrifted $3 black tee and my Torrid black leggings and payless wedges. I think this dress would also look fab with some textured tights and booties which would really kick it up a notch. This design allows for so many options as far as styling I’m sure any girl could make this look her own!
Make sure you check out everything Jen’s Fashion Plus has to offer and make sure you follow her on Twitter and Facebook (all Facebook friends get free shipping!) and on her blog Passion For Plus Size Fashion and tell her Stiletto sent ya!
Xoxo
Stiletto
PS- Don’t Forget to Sign Up For The Alight Giveaway!
Monday, April 19, 2010
OOTD: You Could Be My Flamingo, Cause Pink Is The New Kinda Lingo
Last week I met a great photographer Candace Sweet from Sweet Reflection’s Photography. She and I hit it off right away and decided to form a partnership and she will now be my photographer for all outfit posts. We had our first shoot this weekend and took some shots of some of the new clothes I have received to review and some of my other stuff for some good old outfit posts! We had a fantastic time shooting those outfits and took over 150 frames. So be prepared because from now on you will be seeing a lot more of me and the looks I love, and love to wear!
Today we have the Pink Ruffled Tube Dress from Jen’s Fashion Plus
Photos By Candace Sweet <<
When Jen asked me to pick an item from her store to review I was instantly attracted to this dress, its such a fun color and I love the ruffle detail. Jen’s Fashion Plus items are true to size and this is a size 3x on my typical size 22 frame. Make sure you follow the measurements because I didn’t (SIZE DENIAL!) and as you can see this dress was a bit tight in the tummy on me. I loved the stretch ruffled fabric though and I’m sure with some Spanx this would probably fit better and hide the muffin top a bit, but oh well I love my stomach and I still think I look pretty HAWT!
This dress came with a black ribbon but I felt like rockin it out a bit and used my Torrid heart shaped corset belt instead. I also decided to show a little less skin and paired it with a thrifted black tee I picked up for $3 and my Torrid black laced ankle leggings. I also wore my bomber jacket from Yours Clothing and my Payless black wedges and gave it a retro vibe.
We shot these photos at The West Side Drive In in Boise. It is a classic burger joint and I was instantly drawn to the fun bright colors and art work to go with this dress!
Make sure to check out Jen’s Fashion Plus for great items and new items every Friday and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and on her blog at Passion For Plus Size Fashion. I have another dress from Jen’s Fashion Plus that I will be reviewing later this week, stay tuned!
Xoxo
Stiletto
Friday, April 9, 2010
I Love Product, But Inexpensive Product Is My True Love!
As I was doing my routine this morning getting ready for work I was thinking a lot about the products I use. I have been using most of them for a long time and I can be a bit set in my ways when it comes to my favorites. Even though this blog focuses more on the clothes and less on face and hair I do get a lot of emails asking me how I style my hair (which is one of my signatures), what eyeliner I use and things of that nature. So I figured I would put together a couple posts breaking down the products I use!
So a lot of you may be surprised because I don’t really spend too much time on makeup and hair or much money on the products, especially when you consider the amount of cash I am willing to put down on hot fashions. I get up every work day at 5:45am, I take a 15 minute shower then I start waking up the kids. I work on keeping them on time while they get ready and spend the next 45 minutes getting ready myself . So basically my routine including showering and wrangling 3 pre-teen boys takes an hour, and a lot of that is honestly spent dressing myself.
I can’t stand the way I look when my hair is wet and flat and not its big obnoxious self so before I can love my outfit or my makeup, getting my hair styled is top priority. Since I usually do my hair first that will be our topic today!
Hair is one of the main factors in my look, it gives me a rock n roll edge and some high fashion quality and keeps me from looking like some other ginger (Yes this is my natural hair color) next door.
As far as shampoo and conditioner go I’m pretty basic. I use Hello Hydration from Herbal Essence for around $3.00 a bottle.
I towel dry my hair and then finish drying with a blow dryer with my head upside down for extra volume. Once dry I use a straightening iron to get my naturally curly bangs in place for styling.
Next I apply Schwarzkopf OSiS Dust It – Mattifying Powder I purchase this from my stylist for $20 a bottle. This stuff lasts forever so I don’t mind shelling out the cash every other haircut.
Dust It is great for getting lightweight texture and separation and doesn't leave any sticky residue. I am absolutely in love with this stuff! With Dust It my hair is capable of being restyled easily throughout the day as well. Sometimes I will tone it down a bit for work and then form it into a fohawk for a night out. All it takes is a couple more shakes of Dust it into my hair, some finger shaping and I’m good to go and rocking! You can apply Dust It either by shaking some into the palm of your hands rubbing together and running your fingers through your hair or you can do what I do and shake it directly into the roots for more volume - I LOVE ME SOME BIG HAIR!
For a more polished look and part of my morning routine I use Got2B Glued Styling Spiking Glue for under $7.00
By adding a very tiny amount of Spiking Glue to the tips and edges of my hair it gives it a bit of a wet styled look that adds a little polish. The same could be done with some pomade.
Lastly when I need a solid hold I use a squirt of Got2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray for under $7
This spray is seriously the shit! It came into my life when I had a bit longer hair and used to wear it teased with what Ellen DeGeneres would refer to as a Snooki Poof (I so patented that way before the Jersey Shore but whatev, lol). The Got2B Glued Freeze Blasting Spray can hold anything in place, give you some serious height when sprayed at the roots and is pretty fab in general! I only use it now when my hair is getting a bit too long and loses its umph,one quick little spray and its perfect for even the windiest day.
So that's it! Pretty simple for such a bitching hair style huh? Well it would be nothing without my stylist Jenna from Jacko’s Chop Shop in Boise
Next week I will be giving a breakdown on how I achieve my 5 minute face and more of the products I love, with prices I love!
Xoxo
Stiletto
Friday, April 2, 2010
ATTENTION: Goodies Give Away!!!!
Well here we are the 100th post! Woo hoo!
I actually never really thought I would make it here. I tend to lose focus on projects but this site really has always been a joy even though it has been forever in transition it seems. Those of you who have been here since day one I congratulate you especially because this started out as a LGBT Blog, then became a Femme Blog, then a Fat Acceptance Blog and now it has really finally found its real home focusing on Size Acceptance, Positivity, Self Love and Fatshion with a little bit off everything else from the past thrown in from time to time. Those of you who are new I am so glad to have you and I know things can only get better from here!
I am so thankful for you all, my readers, my friends, my fellow bloggers, and my kindred spirits. It is you that has kept me here and has kept me writing. I appreciate you all so much. I have had so many great opportunities that wouldn’t have been given to me if it weren’t for this site and in turn you. Special thanks to SKORCH Magazine and The Curve Network for some of those biggest opportunities!
To really show my appreciation to you all I have put together a great giveaway with multiple prizes. I hope you all participate and enjoy!
Here are the details
Entry for this giveaway will start today April 1st (and no this isn’t an April Fools joke!) and will end at 11:59pm Tuesday April 6th . First thing Wednesday April 7th I will draw winners from entries compiled from all 3 different venues. And will choose a winner from the 4th venue. To enhance your chances of winning make sure to enter at every venue!
1. Twitter- Follow me, and RT this message (each RT will enter you so RT often!): Follow and RT @stilettolipstik 100 Posts Is Reason To Celebrate! Win one of 4 fashion prizes! http://tinyurl.com/yckbqna
2. Friend Me On Facebook All of my Facebook friends will automatically be entered. You can receive a second Facebook entry by referencing the giveaway and linking my site on your page!
3. Leave a comment on this post, telling me what your favorite prize is!
4. Email me a photo of you in your best Fatshionable outfit to StilettoSiren@live.com . The best look will win a prize and will be featured on my site! Please put “100th post” in your subject line.
Now that you know all the ways to enter and enhance your chances here are the prizes!
A pair of Fashion Sunglasses in your choice of color (white, black or brown) courtesy of FiveDollarDivas
This stunning necklace from Jewelry Designer Amy Radue
This incredibly cute Bonjour Forever Tote from Forever21
and last but not least a $25 Giftcard to Torrid!
What are you waiting for go enter at all the venues!!!!!
Xoxo
Stiletto
