Don’t Know What To Wear? Check Out Pose Daily Fashion Forecast!

June 18th, 2013 Stiletto Siren

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Hi Friends!

Yes I know I  have been MIA for the last two weeks. It’s summer and the Idaho mountains were calling name, so I had to take a little vacation time and work on my soul. But now I’m back and ready to rock n roll! Apparently i’m in to rhyming today…

Even girls with a passion for fashion, and closet as full as mine, can still be plagued by the same problem as millions of other women, and that problem is deciding what to wear. We have all been there, standing in our underwear, hair and makeup ready pulling item after to item out of our closet and trying them on only to moments later take them off in frustration and start the whole process over again. Whether the problem is an essential piece we can’t seem to find, a hamper full your favorite clothes that hasn’t made it the washing machine yet, or even the ever changing weather, getting dressed is a difficult task that can set the tone for your whole day. I know for me if I am running late after a million wardrobe changes, unhappy with my final look, or inappropriately dressed for the season, temperature or trends, I can easily turn my typically positive outlook into a grouchy, sloppy mess of overall yuck, and that is sooooo not pleasant for anyone.

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While I may not have a solution to all wardrobe problems I have found a resource that serves as a tool to help make outfit choices based on your local weather, popular trends and lifestyle. One of my favorite websites and apps for fashion, Pose, has created a new feature Fashion Forecast! With the Fashion Forecast daily email Pose is curing closet paralysis like never before by generating a daily outfit recommendation, tailored to fit the weather conditions in your area, just for you. I signed up for my personal Fashion Forecast a couple weeks back and have been taking it for a spin, and I am honestly pretty pleased with this feature. In the morning I simply check my email on my phone and at my finger tips I have the weather report for the day, photos of some great looks from other Pose members (INCLUDING PLUS SIZED MEMBERS) and some tips for creating the perfect looks for casual and dressed up options. Pretty groovy huh?

Pose Daily Fashion Forecast

The Pose Fashion Forecast Feature, and Pose in general is completely free to use and is a great resource for exploring fashion and style whether you are searching for the perfect outfit idea, or even to share your looks with others. What have you got to lose? CLICK HERE to sign up for your own Daily Fashion Forecast and make your mornings a bit easier! Oh and while you are at it make sure to follow me on Pose so we can connect!

xoxo

Stiletto

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Saturday Share: Stiletto’s Top 5 Beauty Gurus On YouTube

June 1st, 2013 Stiletto Siren

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Happy Saturday Friends!

Since we have been talking a lot about makeup this week, see my post on why makeup is amazing but not required here, I wanted to introduce you all to some of my favorite Beauty Gurus on YouTube for today’s Saturday Share. I am all about learning new tips and tricks for painting my face, taking care of my skin, and love to hear about new products and beauty trends on YouTube.  Over the last few months I have come across some really amazing Beauty Vloggers (Beauty Gurus) that are definitely worth checking out and subscribing to. So here we go!

Stiletto’s Top 5 Beauty Gurus On YouTube (in no particular order)

1. xSparkage: Confessions Of A Makeup Junkie

Leesha from xSparkage is the first Beauty Guru I became obsessed with. We have a very similar style and her skin tone is very fair and so close to mine that she is an obvious top pick for me. Aside from our similarities I really appreciate how Leesha is always candid during her videos, is honest about the products she reviews, and even laughs at herself from time to time. Leesha does some great basic makeup tutorials as well as more dramatic movie and series inspired looks. This girl is not afraid of bright colors and taking chances with her look.   She is edgy, has a lively spirit and is absolutely adorkable. She also has a blog worth following where she posts makeup of the day photos and more!

2. Beautycrush

I am actually fairly new to Beautycrush but I fell in love with  Sammi from the first moment. Not only is she absolutely stunning and cute as a button but she also has a wonderful accent that makes her videos even more endearing. Sammi vlogs not only about beauty but fashion as well and does a lot of TAG posts which are always fun. She has a really great naturally genuine spirit which is wonderful. Check her out and follow her blog too!

3. GoldieStarling: Creativity Takes Courage

Angie from GoldieStarling is amazing, bottom line. She is so incredibly talented both in basic beauty and also in some insanely cool special FX makeup. Seriously follow this girl if you like to go all out for Halloween AND  if you like beautiful and easy to follow everyday tutorials, you won’t be disappointed. While I love  all of her videos I really appreciate when she does basic tutorials for makeup beginners such as how to blend eye shadows, and this easy cat eye tutorial that taught me the method I use at least once a week for dramatic eyes. Check out her blog here!

4. CharismaStarTV: Shine Like Stars

Charis from CharismaStarTV is probably one of the most outgoing, energetic and endearingly goofy BGs around. Charis has an insanely great video and production quality, which I think is thanks a large part to her husband Jacob who is a part of her video team and appears in a few of her vlogs as well. Her videos are always stunning, well put together and showcase her top-notch star quality. Charis knows her stuff with beauty and fashion, but is also extremely proud of her love for God and has infused it into her channel in a way that helps her serve as a good role model for living a life of faith as well as for promoting abstinence. Now I know some of you must be wondering why someone like me would be into someone who has such strong beliefs that don’t align with my own, but her ability to connect even with those who are not religious  is what is so amazing about her. Charis also won the NYX Face Awards last year and is a total Disney freak who does awesome Disney inspired tutorials too.

5. MadeULook (MadeYewLook) by Lex

I honestly just came across Lex from MadeULook yesterday while I was checking out the entries for this year’s NYX Face Awards. As soon as I opened her video entry and saw not only her great skills but also her ass kickin personality I was hooked. I watched a ton of her old videos last night and knew I wanted to make sure to include her in this post because honestly she’s too rad not to! Her makeup look are insanely beautiful edgy and awesome and she is the type of girl I would want to be friends with, which is saying A LOT! Make sure to check out her channel and also go look at her NYX Face Awards entry and give MadeYewLook a vote, I really want her to get through to the next round so we can see what she’s bringing to the next part of the competition!

So that’s it!

What do you think of the Beauty Gurus I love? Did I miss one of your favorites? Tell me about it!

xoxo

Sitletto

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Get Involved: Cult Of California Swim Launch & Party Kickstarter Campaign

May 31st, 2013 Stiletto Siren

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Happy Friday Friends!

Before you jet off for the weekend I wanted to let you all know about an opportunity to get involved in the curvy community and show your support to a brand that truly understands and supports your curves.

Cult Of California, by designer Jen Wilder, is absolutely one of my favorite plus size brands that I have come across in the last few years. Her designs are amazing, edgy, fierce and absolutely fabulous which makes them a perfect fit for my personal style and full of great details that make them fantastic pieces for any girls wardrobe. Here are some of my favorites:

Not only is Jen an amazing designer that has created an incredible brand but she is also a very active member of the plus size community. Jen continuously supports each and every one of us, and always makes time to personally communicate with other industry professionals and her customers.  Jen is also notorious for throwing some killer parties for her brand and was even married at her surprise Wedding during her personal birthday party a few weeks back, pretty cool right?
Cult Of California has a much anticipated swim line that is in the works and they need help from all of us in the community to bring that line to fruition and to keep providing clothing we love made for our curvy curves. Here is how you can help:

The Cult Of California Swim Launch & Party Kickstarter Campaign

Cult of California is an emerging plus size athletic and loungewear line. WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF YOU!

So, we had a minor setback when our key investor pulled out very out-of-the-blue amid rising popularity and sales!  We are on the verge of some really great strides in the plus market and we need your help to make the next phase of Cult happen!  We have our samples, patterns and concept for Summer 2013 but we can’t do the photoshoot, launch party or produce the goods with out funding!  That’s where you come in!  Help us throw a kick ass one year anniversary party at which we will debut and sell our new swimwear line!  We can have one of the BEST plus events this town has seen and also keep your favorite brand out of the file of plus lines that were here and then disappeared!!

We currently have over 10,000 likes on facebook, 1,500 on instagram and 1,500 on twitter, we have amazing things coming out as far as press goes this summer, with a shoot for Glamour UK and other high profile clientele and celebrities rocking our stuff!  Any donation you can make will help us reach for the stars and continue our dream of making the MOST fashionable plus size clothing around!

WORSHIP AT THE ALTAR OF YOU!

Sincerely–Jen Wilder–Designer/Owner of Cult of California

If you have not participated in a kickstarter campaign before know that if the financial goal is not met you will not be charged for your pledge. I really want you all to know that I would not promote a kickstarter campaign or ask any of you to contribute if I didn’t believe in it 100%. I have so much faith in Cult Of California and Jen Wilder that I personally have pledged to the campaign myself and hope you will do the same. Even if you can only contribute $1.00 please go make a pledge and give this brand the love it needs and deserves! They are also offering some cool freebies to those who pledge $25 or more so make sure you check out your options. Click Here To Make A Pledge!

What are you waiting for? Go get involved and help support a brand that supports your curves!

xoxo

Stiletto

 

 

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#NoMakeupRequired

May 30th, 2013 Stiletto Siren

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Hello My Beautiful Friends!!

You all know how much I love to beat my face, I am a makeup and beauty junkie after all. However, while I do love to play with makeup, enhance my beauty and glamify with this best of them, I do strongly believe that a woman DOES NOT need to wear makeup in order to be beautiful.

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I post a ton of selfies  on my instagram and facebook and while a majority of them include a painted face, I do from time to time also post no makeup photos. I do this  because I think it is really important to remember that makeup isn’t a requirement for a woman to be attractive, and I like to lead by example. Sometimes I  think we as women, and some amazingly fabulous men, get so caught up in the ideas of conventional beauty, as well as striving  for the perfect face, that we forget that makeup isn’t meant to make us beautiful, but simply to enhance our natural beauty and provide an outlet for self-expression and creativity presented in our appearance.

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Yesterday I posted two photos of myself. One with a face full of makeup and some really great lighting, and the other taken before I went to bed, sans makeup, no filter and low light.  Both photos made me feel beautiful, and the positive reactions from my followers was fairly equal for each photo.  This little experiment confirmed my thinking that makeup while fun, colorful, bright and dramatic, is simply an expression of me, and not a necessity in my life and daily routine.

I am completely aware that some of you will argue with this way of thinking. You will say that I am blessed with a good skin and I will agree with you, although that is really not the point. I know what its like when you skin isn’t perfect, I had horrible acne as a teenager, as an adult  still break out from time to time, and with the summer sun will find myself completely covered in freckles by mid June. I do however take very good care of my face including an extreme use of sunscreen to protect my fair skin. I realize I am lucky and that might make accepting my naked face more realistic, but I really strongly feel that all women can feel the same way about their own skin if they simply remember that makeup is art for your face, but that the canvas is just as gorgeous as the finished product.

It’s all about loving yourself right? I think so, and one way to give yourself a little dose of love is to find your beauty with and without the enhancement of makeup and put your best face forward to the world. Always remember that you are unique, one of a kind, and beautiful. Oh and don’t forget to smile :)

I would love to see your photos with or without makeup because while Makeup Is A Form Of Self Expression, It Is Not Requirement. Feel free to share your photos on my blog facebook page or through Instagram with the hashtag #NoMakeupRequired and help create a movement that we are all naturally beautiful and deserve to feel that way with or without makeup. Also feel free to share this image and spread the word.

xoxo

Stiletto

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What I Wore: “Like LL I’m Doin’ It & Doin’ It & Doin’ It Well”

May 29th, 2013 Stiletto Siren

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Hi My Babeilicious Friends!

I have a confession to make. 90% of the clothes I currently have in my closet are from 2011 or older. Yep that’s right I’m broke as a joke and aside from some review items here and there I haven’t really been able to do much shopping over the last couple of years. While this isn’t ideal, especially for a fashion blogger, it has challenged me to try new things, wear my clothes in different ways and explore what I can do with items I currently have. This pretty much sums up today’s look which features a little bit of this and that for a casual yet fun and edgy style.

Stiletto Siren Outfit Post

 Black Cami: City Chic/Black Button Up: Foxcroft (Gifted)/Animal Print Shorts: Torrid

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Silver Wing Earrings: Torrid/Triangle Stretchy Ring: Rue21/Studded Z Cavaricci Heels: Torrid

Wearing short shorts can be tricky especially as a curvy chick. First off you have to feel confident enough to wear them and feel good about how your body looks in them. Then its a matter of getting the right fit in the waist so they aren’t giving you that awful butt gap, but aren’t so tight that your tummy is hanging over. Challenging isn’t it? While I really couldn’t care less about my clothing being flattering on my curves I do care about a good fit that makes me feel good about myself. These shorts fit almost perfectly but are a tiny bit tighter in the waist then I would like effecting my look. I remedied this by wearing a loose fitting button up top to keep the look casual but with a tiny bit of sophistication as well.

Stiletto Siren Short Shorts

This top from Foxcroft is really lovely, is true to size, and has a nice trim on the collar and sleeves that I really like. I also really appreciate the hi-low nature of the shirt and absolutely love how long the back is. My only complaint is that the sleeves are really long on this top, but since I don’t like long sleeves anyway and always end up pushing my sleeves up this worked out fine.

Stiletto Siren In FoxcroftThese shoes used to be really tight and uncomfortable hence why I wore them so infrequently I completely forgot I even owned them. Today when I slipped them on (really they look so fab I couldn’t resist) they actually seemed to fit better and were actually comfortable to wear as well.

What are you wearing today?

xoxo

Stiletto

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