Ok, I will be the first to admit that today I feel like some rock n roll/RainbowBrite/teenage rebellion version of a Sister-wife LOL.  I think its the height of my pompadour and how it ended up setting itself today in a combination with the maxi dress which is a length I don’t typically venture to since I’m such a shorty. Whatever this look really is though, I am loving it and that’s what counts! Today is a pretty basic day for me, running some errands, hanging around the house working on a few things and I decided it was a perfect day to show off my new maxi dress sent to me by my lovely friends at IGIGI and embrace the style and the level of ease and comfort that comes along with it!

Spike Earrings: Fuego/Octopus Necklace: Gift From Mom/Antonia Dress In Lagoon Blue: IGIGI (Gifted)/

Bangles: Torrid/Animal Print Flats: Maurices

I have been dying to get my hands on a  designer maxi dress perfect for Summer and when I saw the Antonia Dress in Lagoon Blue on the IGIGI site I knew I had found just what I was looking for. I instantly was attracted the fact that this dress was intended to hit the woman wearing it just above the ankle which made me feel like it would actually be a great maxi length for my 5’4″ frame. I WAS RIGHT! I love being right. While this dress would be fabulous just above the ankle on a taller woman it hits right at the floor on me making it perfect to wear with flats, which I never imagined I would be able to do. The second thing that caught my eye about this dress was the beautiful color. The Lagoon Blue is so majestic, bright and summery I thought it would  be a perfect addition to my wardrobe to brighten things up with the ability to dress it up or dress it down. The quality of this dress is exactly what I have come to expect from IGIGI with high quality fabrics and special attention to detail.  It is so soft and comfortable and is also so flattering with the short sleeves, v-neck, and of course the stunning princess knot that is the perfect addition to the waistline.  Proof again that IGIGI is always bringing pieces designed with our curves in mind. I received the dress in a size 18/20 after following the size charts and it fits very true to size and honestly like a dream. I don’t think I could ask for a better dress for my shape and for the look I was after. To make the look a little bit more me I accessorized with some spike earrings, my octopus necklace, bangles and animal print peep toe flats. Such a fun look for me today thanks to IGIGI!

What are you wearing today?

xoxo

Stiletto

Last night I was having a hard time sleeping so I of course spent the wee hours of the morning doing what I do best, SHOPPING! I visited some of my tried and true retailers that I hadn’t checked out in a few weeks and came across not only some awesome new pieces at preferred retailer City Chic but also realized that all of the items on the site are currently marked down for some steals on Spring and Summer fashions! Check out my favorites:

Ombre Dream Maxi Skirt (btw I totally bought this!)

Hi-Lo Wrap Dress

Graphic Dip Dye Tunic

Wild Dyed Maxi Dress

As I mentioned before EVERYTHING is marked down at City Chic right now which is great for stocking up on some awesome new pieces for Summer. Also if you are looking for plus size shorts that are made with your curvy curves in mind I highly recommend the shorts from City Chic, as I have quite a few pairs of them that I LIVE IN all summer long. Free shipping as always is some extra icing on the shopaholic cake, thanks City Chic!

What do you think of the items I selected? See anything else that caught your fancy?

xoxo

Stiletto

Just like Lady Gaga said “I’m As Free As My Hair” and as of the last year that has been pretty damn free and awesome! I finally have reached a place in my life where answering to no one but Stiletto has allowed me to express my self in one of my favorite ways with bitchin hair styles that showcase my personality and the freedom and fun I choose for my life! Yesterday I went in to see my one and only stylist and good friend Jami Jackson, owner of Jacko’s Chop & Kustom Hair Shop in Boise and after 5 hours of shaving rad designs (bubble wand and a rainbow of bubbles is just in time for summer), feeling the burn with some bleach, a whole lot of hair dye and of course some hilarious commentary I ended up with a new hairdo that made me feel like a real life My Little Pony…Actually scratch that I think with this hurr I am a fuckin’ UNICORN!

Sometimes I feel like my hair is so fun it is like its own special entity and that has given me the desire to name it and I need you help! If you would like to participate in naming my hair please leave your recommendation in the comments of this post and the person who comes up with the best name will receive a special gift bag put together by me full of some of my favorite things!

I’m As Free As My Hair Contest: Name Stiletto’s Hair & Win Her Favorite Things!

How To Enter:

• Leave A Comment With An AWESOME Name Suggestion

That’s it-Piece of cake, piece of pie!

Feel free to enter as many times as you would like but only one name entry per comment, lots of comments equals lots of entries! I will select a winner on June 1st and they will win a special gift bag, put together by me of some of my favorite things

What are you waiting for help me name this bitch!

xoxo

Stiletto

Another new category here on Stiletto Siren! I receive dozens of press releases daily regarding brands, fashion opportunities, model calls, and everything under the style sun it seems and I do my best to weed through them and find the ones that I think will interest my readers most. I will now be sharing those press releases here regarding news you can use and things I truly feel are important to take notice of.

I was recently sent the following information on the Essence Music Festival and the competition State Farm and Essence Magazine are hosting to send a fashionista with some unique style and 2 of her friends to the Essence Music Festival as well as to receive a style makeover and some stage time during the festival itself! Here are the deets:

State Farm & Essence Magazine Present the “Celebrate Your Unique Style Contest”

Fans are Encouraged to Share Their Style to Win a Trip to the Essence Music Festival

State Farm and Essence Magazine have teamed up to bring you the “Celebrate Your Unique Style Contest.” The contest is a celebration of your unique style and an extension of the Essence Music Festival, an annual festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. This year’s music festival is July 6-8 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Superdome. The festival will be one of the largest gatherings of African American artists in the country.

The contest celebrates State Farm’s belief that each person is unique and that your style should match your agent. To enter, fans submit a photo showcasing their unique style for a chance to attend the Essence Music Festival with 2 friends. In addition, the winner will receive a style makeover. The winner will be brought on stage at the music festival and their makeover will be featured online. All entries will be judged by a panel of qualified judges and one winner will be selected.

To participate in the “Celebrate Your Unique Style Contest” contest submit your photo to WWW.ESSENCE.COM/CELEBRATEYOURUNIQUESTYLE. The contest begins May 7th and will run until June 7th.

What are you waiting for? Go enter and show um what your working with!

xoxo

Stiletto

I had a really great day today that included sleeping until Noon, celebrating that my amazing girlfriend got a 100% on her last final of the semester giving her straight A’s (for real she worked her ass off so everyone give her some congrats) and spending the day with one of my oldest friends Jackie. I listened to some great old school hip hop, talking about how I was back in the day, felt energized and happy as a girl could be and had a awesome day.  I also actually got myself all beautified today and decided that I might as well snap a couple photos with my iPhone and share my outfit in an absolute quickie fashion. HERE YOU GO!

Head Scarf: Apricot Lane/Sunnies: Armani Exchange (Gifted from Nordstrom Rack)/Leopard Cross Earrings: Betsey Johnson/ Crochet Top: City Chic (Gifted)/Black Cami: City Chic/Jeggings: Torrid/Wedges: Torrid (Gifted)

How was your Friday and what did you wear?

xoxo

Stiletto