October 2010

Petite Weekend Guide – 10/29/10

by AlterationsNeeded on October 29, 2010

Can you figure out who Clinton is supposed to be for Halloween? Shop: Ann Taylor -Free shipping on everything ends today. Banana Republic – The petite Briana jacket I reviewed is now on sale, which would look great on a taller petite, just like it looks great on Chloe. So jealous! J.Crew – Guess what [...]

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Petite Fashion Challenge #3 – The Look For Less

by AlterationsNeeded on October 28, 2010

Wow, this Petite Fashion Challenge was hard! Hosted by the wonderful blog Petite Little Girl, this month’s challenge was “The Look For Less”. We had to pick a celeb style icon, and recreate one of her looks “for less”. So, here we go… My celeb style icon is not a huge celebrity, but she is [...]

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Basic Denim Jean Alterations Part 2 – Original vs. Regular Hem

by AlterationsNeeded on October 27, 2010

I got a few requests in the comments of the basic jean alterations post for more information about original versus regular hems. I tried to make a video on the subject, but seeing as the only video recorder I have at the moment is my Droid cell phone, it didn’t work out very well. =P [...]

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Henrietta Pertuz Petites Morning to Moonlight Dress

by AlterationsNeeded on October 25, 2010

Dress: Henrietta Pertuz Morning to Moonlight, size 00P Belt: Urban Outfitters, size XS Shoes: Jimmy Choo, size 35 Adorable Puppy: Clinton (Pomeranian) If you’re not familiar with Henrietta Pertuz, this is a new designer line designed by a petite, for petites! Her new fall collection is out, and I was dying to try out a [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide: 10/22/10

by AlterationsNeeded on October 22, 2010

This LOFT skirt in on sale, with an additional 50% off! Shop: Ann Taylor: 30% off full-priced sweaters and free shipping on everything. I love free shipping. =) Banana Republic: 25% off all full-priced styles with code BRSTYLE25. Ebates: Double cash back at stores like Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy for the month of [...]

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Small Shoes – Pretty Small Shoes

by AlterationsNeeded on October 20, 2010

Many petite women also need petite shoes. I’m lucky enough to be a size US5, but I see a lot of comments and read a lot of emails from women who are anywhere from a women’s size 2 to 4.5 shoe, and have a horrible time finding stylish, chic shoes in their size. I’ve shared [...]

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But this skirt might convince me otherwise… Coat: Burberry Ledstone Trench, size 2 (torso slimmed & sleeves shortened) First Top: Vintage 1940′s silk top Second Top: Banana Republic petite ruffle top, size XXSP (sides taken in) Skirt: H&M lace skirt, size 2 Shoes: Cole Haan Carma suede pumps, size 5 (super similar)(size 4.5!) Belt: Eugenia [...]

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