August 2010

And the Winner of the Sweet Velvet Giveaway is…

by AlterationsNeeded on August 31, 2010

Congratulations to…Deborah! Your Sweet Velvet Audrey dress is on it’s way to you! A big thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! As a special treat for AN readers, Sweet Velvet is offering 30% off your purchase with code SWEET DEAL at SweetVelvetClothing.com.

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Review – Urban Outfitters Kimchi Blue Knit Jacket

by AlterationsNeeded on August 30, 2010

This baby was first seen on the ever stylish Chloe, and I was instantly smitten. My love of jackets is no secret, and this comfy knit version had me at “gingham” and “peplum”. Jacket: Urban Outfitters, Kimchi Blue Knit Gingham Jacket, in Ivory, size XS (here on sale!) Tank: Banana Republic, size petite XS Jeans: [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide: 8/27/10

by AlterationsNeeded on August 27, 2010

Kimchi Blue (Urban Outfitters) Knit Gingham Peplum Jacket Shop: Ann Taylor: AT claims to have changed their pant fits. To get you hooked, they are offering $20 off a full-price pant purchase, and free shipping with the purchase of a pair of pants. But I’ve got a better deal for you…30% off one full-price item [...]

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Petite Fashion Challenge: A Petite "Don’t"

by AlterationsNeeded on August 26, 2010

“A petite should never wear ankle strap shoes. They cut the leg line and make you look shorter” – typical petite fashion advice   Top: Banana Republic, size petite XXS (altered in this post) (similar here) Tank: Banana Republic Factory Store, size petite XS Skirt: LOFT, size petite 00 (altered in this post) Jewelry: Pearl [...]

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AN in the Wild: Wedding in Carmel

by AlterationsNeeded on August 25, 2010

A while ago, we attended the wedding of some very good friends of ours in Carmel, CA. The bride really outdid herself planning the whole weekend, because everything was absolutely perfect. First, we stayed at a bed and breakfast on the ocean in Carmel. Our room overlooked the cliff, so each morning we woke up [...]

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"Look! They Carry Your Size!"

by AlterationsNeeded on August 24, 2010

my boyfriend said… He meant these… I know I’m not the only one who gets teased like this all the time…right?

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New Petite Friendly Brand: Lipsy

by AlterationsNeeded on August 23, 2010

Shopping in Bloomingdales the other day, I happened upon a new section freshly stocked with cute, girly dresses that all looked itty bitty hanging on the racks. A group of sales associates were hovering around, commenting on how cute and tiny the dresses looked, and how the merchandise had just been put on the sales [...]

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