December 31, 2011
Just a quick post to express my gratitude for everyone who has read, commented, tweeted, Facebooked and supported Alterations Needed over the last year. I can’t thank you all enough, and would like to wish you all a very happy, healthy, and stylish new year. Stay safe in your celebrations tonight, and I’ll see you [...]
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December 30, 2011
The name Coco Chanel is usually tied to tweed jackets and quilted handbags, but to me, she’s my favorite tomboy. When I pulled this cardigan out from under a pile at the Banana Republic Factory store, my first thought was, “it’s so Coco!” This cardigan has a menswear feel to it with it’s length, slouch, [...]
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December 28, 2011
A few ladies and myself had a mini Secret Santa exchange this holiday season, with the bloggers among us posting a reveal of our SS gifts today. Here is my very thoughtful gift, from my lovely Secret Santa, Elaine! I couldn’t be happier with the delicious teas she picked out. They’ve been my favorite treat [...]
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December 22, 2011
As a jeans girl, what better to collect than a small wardrobe of excellent t-shirts? So I’ve been anxious to try the famous-for-being-perfect brand of t-shirts…James Perse. At first glance, it’s an insanely expensive t-shirt, but everyone I’ve met who actually owns the brand, absolutely loves it. I couldn’t get myself to pay full retail, [...]
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December 18, 2011
Having these gauzy, over-sized scarfs around have been wonderful! I see them following me well into spring and even summer paired with simple t-shirts. But after having gone scarf happy and bringing home three of these babies, I was a little afraid of what I’d done. I really inspected them at home, and fearfully discovered [...]
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December 16, 2011
Ann Taylor – 40% off your full-priced purchases with code ENTIRE40. Free shipping on $150 or more. ASOS – 40% off footwear. 20% off with code XMASSHIPNL. Free shipping both ways in the US. Banana Republic – 30% off your entire purchase with code BRGET30 (ends today, 12/16/11). In stores, 40% off select items through Sunday. [...]
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December 13, 2011
Rainy days in SoCal are a novelty, and really throw me for a loop. On one hand, it’s one of the few days of the year a trench coat fits right in, and I love a good excuse to wear a trench. But slick sidewalks and floors make flats a must. On a shorty like [...]
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December 12, 2011
BCBGMAXAZRIA knit vest, xxs :: Banana Republic blouse, 00P :: Paige jeans (hemmed), 23 :: Ann Taylor belt, xs :: Christian Louboutin Simple 85 pumps, 35 :: Chanel M/L Classic Flap I was instantly drawn to this knit vest, and while I still really like it and have worn it a few times now, I [...]
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December 7, 2011
Esprit Heavy Jersey Blazer, 0 :: Ann Taylor Cashmere sweater, xxsp :: Paige Laurel Canyon jeans, 24 (altered) :: Ann Taylor belt, xs :: Cole Haan pumps, 5 (similar) :: Chanel M/L Classic Flap **UPDATE – Esprit has a Friends & Family discount running through Dec. 11th! 40% off with code FAMILY12** The prepster in [...]
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December 5, 2011
Burberry “Harbourne” Trench, size 2 (altered) :: Madewell Spotted Snowfall sweater, size xs (similar) :: Ann Taylor chambray blouse, size 00P (altered) (similar) :: Paige Laurel Canyon jeans, size 24 (altered) :: J.Crew “Edie” handbag :: Cole Haan shoes :: J.Crew necklace (similar) **Update – Madewell.com now has 25% off and free shipping on orders [...]
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