July 2010

Petite Weekend Guide: 7/30/10

by AlterationsNeeded on July 30, 2010

Kimchi Blue Knit Gingham Peplum Jacket Shop: Ann Taylor: Free shipping on everything through the end of today (7/30/10) so grab anything you might have your eye on, and check the coupon code page. Ann Taylor and LOFT: Friends and Family sale starts Tuesday, August 3, when you can get 30% off items with code FRIENDS1 [...]

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Portrait of the Blogger as a Young Woman

by AlterationsNeeded on July 28, 2010

I was camera shy, even at the tender age of 4.  Luckily, my style sense has much improved since then…and just to prove it…here I am… Outfit: (here) dinner in Carmel with friends (and Mr. AN) That’s right, I finally decided to come out of hiding, albeit, by way of a very washed out photo. Baby [...]

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10 Ways Being a Petite Shopper Can Be a Good Thing

by AlterationsNeeded on July 26, 2010

A lot of things about being petite and shopping for clothes are really irksome. Just take a look through most of my store reviews, and you’ll see what I mean. But there’s some good that comes out of this too… Because there are so many fit issues to consider, I’m choosier about what I buy, which [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide: 7/23/10

by AlterationsNeeded on July 23, 2010

Barneys Warehouse Sale! Shop: Ann Taylor: Some new arrivals are popping up, and free shipping on everything until Saturday, 7/24/10. I picked up this pair of “perfect pumps” in size 5, and used code JULYSALE35 for 35% off with my Ann Taylor/LOFT card (30% off if no card is used). Banana Republic: Did you know BR [...]

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When Bad Fit Strikes: Ellen Page in Inception

by AlterationsNeeded on July 21, 2010

It’s official, I’m a “fit” nerd. I saw the movie Inception over the weekend (which is a great movie by the way), but one thing really bugged the hell out of me. All this blogging and obsessing and shopping and altering has infiltrated my brain so much, that as I sat there sitting in a [...]

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Review: Banana Republic Logan Fit Pants in Size 00P

by AlterationsNeeded on July 19, 2010

and a few other goodies… Ever since Banana Republic did away with the Ryan fit, I haven’t had much luck with their dress pants. Too bad too because I always find cute fabrics and cuts that I really like, but the rise is always too high on me, and the fit in the front is [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide: 7/16/10

by AlterationsNeeded on July 16, 2010

LOFT Ruffle Cardigan Shop: Ann Taylor: Some new things have been added to the sale section, including the tiered top from this post, and the brushstroke top from this post. Banana Republic: 30% off select items. Included in the promotion is the streamers cardigan, which I would recommend if you’re a size or more bigger [...]

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