April 2011

The Week in Outfits – 4/29/11

by AlterationsNeeded on April 29, 2011

I was a busy busy bee this week, including a mid-week jaunt to Los Angeles, where I wore an outfit pairing that some of you may recognize. Ahh…yes…this is what happens when us petite ladies virtually shop together…we start building the exact same wardrobes. So, just for fun: Who am I supposed to be?   [...]

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Petite Fashion Challenge #7 – The Little Black Dress

by AlterationsNeeded on April 28, 2011

Blazer – Theory “Vern” in “Bicoastal” (seersucker), size 00 Dress – Henrietta Pertuz “Morning to Moonlight”, size 00P (altered) Shoes – Jimmy Choo, size 35 Belt – Ann Taylor “Perfect Patent Skinny”, size xs Jewelry – Honora pearl necklace, jet bead necklace, sterling silver bracelets, Iridesse pearl brooch This month’s Petite Fashion Challenge is being [...]

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Not a Spring Dresser

by AlterationsNeeded on April 26, 2011

Blazer – Theory Amanda B. blazer, size 00 Blouse – Ann Taylor silk shell, size P00 Jeans – Paige Blue Heights, size 23 (hemmed) Shoes – Cole Haan Carma grey suede pumps, size 5 Belt – Ann Taylor “Perfect Patent Skinny” belt, size xs Spring is a strange time for me. On one hand, I’m [...]

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Petite vs. Food

by AlterationsNeeded on April 24, 2011

The food won… Went to Hash House a Go Go in the Hillcrest area of San Diego over the weekend, and we were NOT prepared for the giant portions carted out. Luckily our waiter warned us, and the boyfriend and I were smart enough to share. Regardless, the whole table burst into laughter when this [...]

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The Week in Outfits – 4/23/11

by AlterationsNeeded on April 23, 2011

I dub this week…cardigan week! Because, apparently, that’s all I felt like wearing. This is also the week I decided I need a hair cut, but my salon is two hours away in Los Angeles, and I don’t feel like driving. This may take a while… Bigger photos and outfit details in the Facebook photo [...]

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The Secrets My High Heels Are Hiding

by AlterationsNeeded on April 19, 2011

I vividly remember the exact day I decided I was going to grow up, and be the type of woman who wears high heels. At 16, I was interning at a law office over summer vacation. On my lunch break, I watched two stylish young women cross the street from an office building, confident and [...]

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Adventures in Online Shopping – When Packages Get Stolen

by AlterationsNeeded on April 17, 2011

image source A reader sent me this email, and I thought it would be a great topic to discuss on Alterations Needed. As another petite clothing buyer, I usually have to order stuff online since items are not carried in stores. This can be frustrating. I recently made a purchase online from Banana Republic. Unfortunately, [...]

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