September 2010

Petite Fashion Challenge #2 – Wear It Now, Wear It Later

by AlterationsNeeded on September 30, 2010

Welcome to Petite Fashion Challenge #2! This month’s challenge, in honor of the September transition into fall, was to pick a piece from your wardrobe and style it two ways: one for summer/spring, and one for fall/winter. Please take the time to check out all the stylish ladies who participated (in alphabetical order): Caramel-Covered-Everything Curls [...]

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How to Shop for Pearls

by AlterationsNeeded on September 29, 2010

And the winner of the freshwater pearl necklace giveaway! Congrats to Cheryl! Your necklace will be on its way to you soon! Thank you to everyone who entered! I’ve found pearls to be a crucial addition to building a wardrobe. I’d like to take this opportunity to share some pearl shopping tips to help you [...]

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You Had Me At J.Crew – Petite Size Wool Skirt

by AlterationsNeeded on September 27, 2010

Cardigan: Abercrombie & Fitch cashmere cardigan, size XS Shirt: LOFT corsage button down, size P00 Skirt: J.Crew wool bell skirt, size 00 Shoes: Cole Haan Eve, size 5 Belt: Vintage Those of you subscribed to my newsletter got a sneak peak at this already… =) Let me start by saying, I love J.Crew. I love [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide: 9/24/10

by AlterationsNeeded on September 24, 2010

Banana Republic Briana Jacket Shop: Ann Taylor: $50 off a full price shoe purchase, plus free shipping with a pair of shoes. Extra Petite also tipped us off to a possible stackable 20% off code. The Ann Taylor Perfect Pumps are divine, but a little too wide for my narrow feet, but maybe some of [...]

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Petite Outfit – My Bosom is Abloom for Peplum Gingham

by AlterationsNeeded on September 22, 2010

Jacket: Kimchi Blue knit peplum jacket, size XS (review) Top: Ann Taylor floral front top, size PXXS (review) Jeans: Paige Laurel Canyon, size 24 (hemmed & waist taken in) Shoes: Cole Haan Carma open toe pump, size 5 Jewelry: Pearl necklace (similar), carnelian bracelet (similar) & silver bracelet I’m really enjoying this petite size Urban [...]

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Petite Vintage Shoes – They Don’t Make ‘Em Like This Anymore

by AlterationsNeeded on September 21, 2010

One of the best things about coming from a family of petite women is I get all the lovely hand-me-downs my mom used to wear when she was my age. These vintage shoes were bought by my mom back in the 80′s, and they were vintage back then…so I can only imagine how old they [...]

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Giveaway: Long Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace

by AlterationsNeeded on September 20, 2010

**This giveaway is closed** In honor of AN’s two year anniversary, I’m giving away this long strand pearl necklace to one lucky reader. This is a freshwater pearl, 60 inch strand, which looks amazing doubled, or even tripled. The pearl size is perfect for a small framed petite, so as not to be overwhelming. Toss [...]

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