August 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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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Urban Outfitters Eyelet Dress – on sale! Shop: Ann Taylor: $20 off and free shipping with a full-price pant purchase. Looks like AT updated their pant fits, although they still have the same names. ASOS: Free shipping and returns to the United States. No code needed. Banana Republic: 30% off select tops and shirts (here) [...]

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**This giveaway is now closed. Stay tuned for the winner** So…you remember that Sweet Velvet dress I’m wearing in this post? There was such a great response from readers about that dress (and the wonderful petite fit) that Sweet Velvet has graciously offered to sponsor a giveaway for Alterations Needed readers! Sweet Velvet is a [...]

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**Today only at Banana Republic: Get 25% off $100 or 30% off $100 with your BR/Gap card with code FALLAFTER5** I did some tinkering with the forum over the weekend, and just wanted to give everyone a little run down. Petite Shopping City Guides: The new “Petite Shopping City Guides” forum is now available on [...]

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