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Labels: Dresses, Fashion, Igigi, Review

This Flirty Halter Cocktail Dress by Igigi has me pulling a Roger Rabbit while figuring out what events I could wear this to.

I love the detailing and the Brown/Turquoise color combination is divine.

I will say this, Igigi knows how to pull out all the stops when it comes to dresses that rock.

Labels: Dresses, Igigi

Labels: Igigi, Yay or Nay

Fashionistas, we have to talk. You know when you invest money in clothes, you expect them to be well made and fit you. You expect them to flatter your shape. You expect the color and detail to be rich, even after many launderings. You expect them to be well made and fit you. Ladies, am I correct?

Additionally, us plus size gals sometimes tend to accept that our price points often are higher than those of the clothes made for the non plus-size market. We will pay a bit more if the item lasts for quite some time.

However, us plus-size gals also tend to settle when faced with little to no options. Now if we get clothes that are well made, accent our plus-size curves perfectly and are not budget busters, well that's something that needs to be shouted from the rooftops.

IGIGI, a higher end plus-size retailer has a wrap blouse that, when I saw it online, I greeted it with a sense of skepticism. I'm not going to lie. After all, wrap blouses, for me, have been like a scavenger hunt. From past experiences, I've had blouses that:

• wrap awkwardly;


• gap inappropriately, whereby giving The Girls too much exposure;


• fall apart after 2-3 washings;


• material was cheap;


• material was too sheer;


• and so on and so on.

Please note that the wrap blouses I previously purchased have been from retailers such as Lane Bryant, Avenue, Spiegel, Macys, etc. with prices ranging from $49 - $70.

However, I was willing to give the wrap blouse a final shot. IGIGI'S Nautical Blue Wrap Tunic seemed to fit my criteria. Having read the reviews online from satisfied customers cinched the deal. And, as a bonus when I ordered it, the top was on sale AND I had a coupon. HELLO!

When I received the wrap top, I was greeted by the most stunning shade of blue that was rich and sophisticated. Upon putting it on, nirvana was had, my friends. To summarize:

• the color was rich and vibrant;


• the fabric felt like a very comfortable t-shirt;


• the fabric was dense enough to not show the details of the bra;


• the wrap cord on the top was long enough;


• the wrap top's length was flattering - not too long; not too short;


• the top FIT PERFECTLY; and


• the wrap top was just my size

IGIGI has accomplished what Lane Bryant, the Avenue, Spiegel, Macy*s, etc have not been able to: have a VERY well made wrap blouse for plus-size fashionistas.

Second test: How would it hold up after laundering? Perfectly! The color didn't fade in the slightest. The fabric didn't shrink or stretch out of shape. It looked (and fit) as perfectly as the very first time.

I've worn this blouse a few times and have received compliments galore. It's casual enough for daytime running errands. It's professional enough to be business appropriate. It's dressy enough for a night out on the town. Dress it up or dress it down - it's a wrap blouse for all occasions. Pop it with the right accessories and you will be the belle of the ball.

IGIGI, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I've gone from feeling like the ugly stepsister in the other, inferior wrap blouses to a Cinderella in the IGIGI version.

Now if only I can find that prince with the glass slipper.

Labels: Fashion, Igigi, Review

Ozlem at IGIGI offered a little present that might set off the holiday season right for Fashionista+ readers. If you use the coupon WRAP, you get 10% off your order. How sweet is that!

I have to let you in on a little secret - we just saw a preview of their fall line - each season they raise the bar higher and higher. This Fall/Winter line is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Of course Fashionista+ will let you know when everything is up - I know I have about 4-5 items that will be coming home with me.

So, what are you waiting for - go visit IGIGI, use the coupon WRAP and shop your lil' hearts out. Every Fashionista should feel fabulous (and its even better when its 10% off)...

Labels: Coupons, Igigi

Holiday Parties are just around the corner - I know I know - I'm early, but better to be early than late I say. As I'm looking for *the dress* for the Grammys in February, I'm looking for a dress that will do double duty... It will be a few days of parties, dinners and more, so these are some of the ones I've got my eye on. If I can also intersperse it with some holiday planning, even better.

Check out Avenue's Starlet Dress - Comes in both Black & Red...


And they also have a Hayworth Gold Halter dress as well...


Kiyonna has a very "retro" black lace dress that catches the eye. They also offer it in chocolate brown lace over a mauve lining... tres chic!


I adore this dress, the Lorena Beaded Dress in Charcoal from Igigi:


Feel like being the "Lady In Red" - well Igigi has you covered in this fabulous red lace number with matching shrug:




Lane Bryant does the Little Black Dress in style with an embellished dress:



Now, I *heart* Nordstrom, and this Robbie Bee lattice dress has me LOOKING for an occasion to wear it - the shades of Gray, black and white are stunning...



Nordstrom has a fabulous Maggy London Tie Front Silk Dress in both green and blue (I am more of a blue gal)...



Torrid has an elegant Black Lace halter dress:

Labels: Avenue, Fashion, Holiday, Igigi, Jessica London, Kiyonna, Lane Bryant, Macys, Nordstrom, Silhouettes, Size Appeal, Torrid

One of the hot trends for Fall '07 is a Trench. Looking classic yet stylish is always a fashionista's rule of thumb and nothing says more classic then a trench coat.

Labels: Fashion, Igigi

In continuing the "Fall Is In the Air" Series, here are some great fashion pics from Igigi to kick off your Fall Shopping Season. Remember that you can try the coupon UPGRADE to get 10% off your order…













If you know of a store or have a suggestion for a great place for some fall finds, let us know..

Happy Shopping!

Labels: Igigi

When I was going to IGIGI to pick out the "Fall Picks", the site was down for maintenance and they were kind enough to apologize for the inconvenience.

SO, when they are up and running, enter the code "UPGRADE" and you'll get 10% off your online order.

Not bad - not bad at all!

Labels: Coupons, Igigi