May 2010

Petite Outfit: Feeling Lofty

by AlterationsNeeded on May 31, 2010

Remember that LOFT skirt I decided to keep from the Friends and Family sale? I finally got her back from my tailor, and she’s here to make her grand appearance. I’m really happy with it, and am glad I decided to keep and alter it. Blouse: LOFT Corsage Button Down, size P00 (torso and sleeves slimmed [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide: 5/28/10

by AlterationsNeeded on May 28, 2010

Rue La La Shop: Paige Premium Denim: Sample sale on Rue La La this Saturday, 5/29/10, starting at 11AM ET. I’ve been waiting for one of these for what seems like forever! This site is invite only, so if you need an invite (commissioned), click here. Ann Taylor: Extra 40% off sale items with code [...]

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The Little Bra Company Petite Bridal Collection

by AlterationsNeeded on May 27, 2010

TLBC Lucia in Ivory It’s wedding season, and on top of finding petite sized honeymoon lingerie, petite brides must also figure out what to wear under their dresses. The Little Bra Company is now offering their Lucia bra in Ivory, as part of their new Bridal Collection. This is my favorite style from TLBC (I [...]

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Review: Ann Taylor Petite Goodies

by AlterationsNeeded on May 26, 2010

Ann Taylor review time again! Petite Tiered Charmeuse Front Shirt in size PXXS: Ann Taylor Petite Tiered Charmeuse Front Shirt, size PXXS With a jacket. This top is different than anything else I have in my closet, but I’m not sure it’s me. What I like: Slim fitting and a nice length. The petal details [...]

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Review: Aritzia

by AlterationsNeeded on May 24, 2010

Aritzia is one of those stores that I always heard about, but never saw. Lots of petite women on fashion forums and message boards sing it’s praises for carrying petite friendly sizes, so I made it a mission to go the first chance I got. Aritzia is a Canadian store that has just recently infiltrated [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide: 5/21/10

by AlterationsNeeded on May 21, 2010

Shop: Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale: West coast ladies…hit up the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale! I’m hoping the Morning After Mini Mini in the ad means there will be a few of the petite sized handbags available. Los Angeles 5/21/10-5/23/10 Confederacy 4661 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 San Francisco 5/22/10 111 Minna Street (near the [...]

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Review: Diane von Furstenberg Francia Dress in Size 0

by AlterationsNeeded on May 19, 2010

I’m going to at least three weddings this year, so I’m on the lookout for great, colorful dresses. While at Saks Fifth Avenue in San Francisco, this DVF dress looked super tiny on the hanger, had major hanger appeal, and there it was in size 0. The color is a deep purple (a bit brighter [...]

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