by AlterationsNeeded on December 12, 2008
I just found listings for two sample sales happening today in Los Angeles! Paige Premium Denim size 24 jeans generally run small in the thigh, and even make a petite length in some styles. Label: Paige Premium Denim Deal: Sample sale, featuring variety of styles, washes and sizes at $50 When/Where: Friday, December 12, 9am-3pm, [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on December 10, 2008
Lucky NY girls can pick up tiny size 0 dresses and tops from Diane von Furstenberg from 12/9/08 to 12/13/08. Here is the description from NY Magazine: 12/9–12/13 Dresses, sportswear, and knits are all up to 75 percent off at the Diane Von Furstenberg sample sale. New merchandise will arrive throughout the week. 260 Fifth [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on December 3, 2008
I had to post this because it’s my first attempt at using a sewing machine, and it didn’t turn into the complete fiasco I imagined it would be (thread and buttons flying everywhere). That said, if I can do it, anyone can! The subject of this project is a Banana Republic red short trench coat [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on December 1, 2008
www.francosarto.com Franco Sarto shoes are great quality at a very affordable price point, not to mention they come in sizes 4 and 4.5! I like Franco Sarto for reliable work shoes (modest looking shoes that are good quality, so I can wear them to death) or for trendy styles that I don’t want to dish [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on November 19, 2008
Lucky New York gals can buy tiny Nanette Lepore pieces for sample sale prices until 11/21/08. Here is the info from NY Magazine: Frocks are $140 to $150 (from $335 to $595), skirts are $100 (from $195 to $295), and jackets are $190 (from $285 to $495) at Nanette Lepore‘s sample sale. Through 11/21. 225 [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on November 11, 2008
The petite XS from this brand runs nice and small. Studio M is essentially the same merchandise as Max Studio, which can be found at www.maxstudio.com and at Max Studio stores. However, I’ve never seen the petite merchandise online or at a Max Studio store. Here in Los Angeles, I’ve only found the petite version [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on November 5, 2008
I love trench coats, therefore, I love the ultimate classic, Burberry. I pined for them from afar, but had convinced myself they would be too big. Then, the fantastic man in my life gave me a big Burberry box for Christmas last year (thanks babe!), and now I’m hooked. Burberry runs pretty small…and if [...]