January 2011

Jacket – Diane von Furstenberg Roccoco jacket, size 0 (in white) Top – H&M, size xs Jeans – Paige Blue Heights 14″ skinny, size 23 (hemmed) Shoes – Cole Haan Carma suede pumps, size 5 Handbag – Chanel medium flap, fall 2009 – added to help determine jacket chic-ness As a petite gal, I tend [...]

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Links à la Mode – Independent Fashion Bloggers

by AlterationsNeeded on January 30, 2011

Alterations Needed got listed in this week’s Links à la Mode at Independent Fashion Bloggers! Check out the other great blog posts chosen this week. It’s Getting Hot In Here Edited by Ann of Holier than Now Though you may be living in a snow globe (sure feels like it here on the East Coast), [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide – 1/28/11

by AlterationsNeeded on January 28, 2011

Buy one top/sweater, get one 50% off at Ann Taylor Shop: Ann Taylor – Buy any full-price top or sweater, get the second for 50% off. Free shipping on $150+. I’m liking this striped sailor tee. Navy stripes look very French to me, and the shoulder detail gives it a little something special. **NEW** Get [...]

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Sample Size: Tiffany from My Fashion Epiphany

by AlterationsNeeded on January 27, 2011

This week’s Sample Size interview is a new-comer to the blogging scene. Tiffany from My Fashion Epiphany had me with her stylish, yet wearable outfits, and pretty, scenic photos. When I found out she was 5’1″, I liked her style even more and couldn’t wait to introduce her to the petite fashion community. Be sure [...]

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Petite Fashion Challenge #5 – Brighten Up Your Winter Blahs

by AlterationsNeeded on January 25, 2011

Jacket – Theory Amanda B, size 00 Cardigan – J.Crew Merino Chiffon Placket cardigan, size xxs Shirt – H&M t-shirt, size xs Pants – LOFT Equestrian Wool Lean Trousers, size 00p (size 0p available here) Shoes – Cole Haan Carma suede pumps, size 5 (similar) Belt – Ann Taylor Perfect Patent Skinny belt in Granite, [...]

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10 Tips for Finding Your Perfect Tailor

by AlterationsNeeded on January 24, 2011

Source I recently moved to a new city, which means…I need to find a new tailor! Oh no! My Los Angeles tailor is amazing, but I can’t drive back and forth for my tailoring needs (I tried, believe me), so it’s time to find a new tailor. When you’re a special size and most clothing [...]

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Petite Weekend Guide – 1/21/11

by AlterationsNeeded on January 21, 2011

Petite-friendly deals & things to read from around the web… These cardigans are only $15 at LOFT Shop: Ann Taylor – Buy one full-priced top, get one 50% off, and free shipping on $150+. **NEW** 30% off your full-priced petites purchase with code PETITE or print this coupon to use in store. (Thanks Tara for [...]

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