by AlterationsNeeded on January 28, 2009
3.1 Phillip Lim Ruffle Mini (Resort 2009), $310, barneys.com I came across this little cutie in Barney’s Coop and loved it so much, that I returned the next day after opting to wait on it because it kept me up all night thinking about it! There was not much from the 3.1 Philip Lim Resort [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on January 22, 2009
If you’re like me, then very little off the rack clothing comes even remotely close to fitting properly. Most garments “might” fit after a few tucks, seams, pleats…etc…etc… Part of my wardrobe expansion project includes yanking and pulling (and at times, hoisting) garments that are too big in dressing room mirrors, and wondering if a [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on January 19, 2009
This video isn’t new, and if you’ve done any kind of search for size 0 petite fashion, then you’ve probably already come across it. Regardless, it’s still interesting, and it’s also nice to know you’re not the only one out there looking for chic tiny clothing. Petite Fashion-Shopping as a Size Zero/Size 0, Easy Living, [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on January 14, 2009
You know that feeling when you find the thing you’ve been searching for since forever, and you skip out of the store singing a little song that goes something like, “I found tiny clothing…I found tiny clothing!” Well, today was one of those days. Finding tiny fitted sweaters has always been a challenge for me, [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on January 12, 2009
While perusing the sales, I came across some new offerings from Nanette Lepore for Spring 2009. I always gravitate towards coats and jackets, even though I live in sunny Los Angeles and can only wear them for about 2 months out of the year. Despite this fact, I was instantly attracted to this little number: [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on January 9, 2009
While frantically doing my holiday shopping, I of course had to peruse the sale shoes at Barneys on Rodeo Drive. The shoe department had apparently exploded, and equally frazzled women were picking through the mangled remains of F/W 2008. Being a size 5 (35 if we’re talking European brands), the availability of fun styles is [...]
by AlterationsNeeded on January 8, 2009
For anyone in Los Angeles this weekend, Fred Segal is having their 50% off sale starting today! Fred Segal is jam packed full of beautiful clothes, but it’s a bit of a mess to find anything that runs small during this sale. My advice…check out the handbags and jewelry! Fred Segal has fantastic contemporary jewelry [...]