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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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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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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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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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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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-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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I don’t know what it is…but I’ve been loving the Eiffel Tower lately. I saw this jewelry holder while searching through the Urban Outfitters online home section the other day, and instantly became OBSESSED. Then I saw this pillowcase set, and this wall art and all of a sudden I knew I wanted a room [...]

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This week’s Sample Size is the always graceful Tara B. from Little Girl Big Closet. I love her feminine style, and reading her blog always makes me wish I was less of a tomboy, and wore girlie skirts and dresses everyday. Her posts are always thoughtful and heartfelt, her photos are amazing, and…she’s petite! _________________________________________________________ [...]

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Petite Body Types

January 18, 2011

Body types are so great! They’re all so different, and once you have a handle on what your body type is, you can follow all those amazing tips on how to dress your particular one. Easy peasy right? Ahh…but here comes the hard part. Guess what…being petite throws a wrench into the whole process. Petite [...]

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