July 2011

Beige…My One and Only

by AlterationsNeeded on July 26, 2011

By Design Pointelle Sweater, size S | Banana Republic Striped Button Back Shirt, size 00P | Paige Blue Heights Jeans, size 23 (hemmed) | J.Crew “Eddie” Handbag in Pecan | Cole Haan shoes, size 5 Until I brought this little pointelle sweater home from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I didn’t own anything beige. None. Zip. [...]

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Where the Turf Meets the Surf

by AlterationsNeeded on July 24, 2011

Theory “Vern” blazer, size 00 | Ann Taylor Factory petal front shell, size xxsp | Paige Blue Heights jeans (hemmed & slimmed), size 24 | Ann Taylor Factory belt, size xs | Jewelry – pearl necklace, jet necklace, pearl brooch After getting these jeans slimmed, the next order of business is to figure out how [...]

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Weekend Guide – 7/22/11

by AlterationsNeeded on July 22, 2011

Been traveling a little bit, so I’m a little late on this, but better late than never, right? :) Shop: Ann Taylor – 30% off all full-price styles (print this coupon to use in store). Extra 50% sale styles. Free shipping on $150 or more. I’m liking this new refined chambray blouse, and this shell [...]

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Adventures in Alterations – Slimming Jeans

by AlterationsNeeded on July 19, 2011

Here’s another alteration that may come in handy for petites. You may remember this photo from my “wardrobe misfits” post some time ago. I’ve been thinking about these jeans lately and how I could fix them. They never got much wear (once maybe?), and always felt a little “off”. I like the color, but the [...]

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Over-Dressed

by AlterationsNeeded on July 17, 2011

Theory “Vern” blazer, size 00 | Ann Taylor petal front shell, size xxsp | Paige Blue Heights jeans (hemmed), size 23 | Ann Taylor Factory belt, size xs | Jewelry – pearl necklace, jet necklace, pearl brooch, sterling silver ball bracelet   This is me at the beach..the beach! I know, I know…way over-dressed right? [...]

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Weekend Guide – 7/15/11

by AlterationsNeeded on July 15, 2011

Shop: Ann Taylor – New styles added to sale for up to 70% off, and new pre-fall styles are trickling in. Free shipping on $150 or more. I’m interested in this new refined chambray blouse (as if I need more chambray, right?), this shell with ties, and for those of you who love the Perfect [...]

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Developing Personal Style – Wardrobe Color Stories

by AlterationsNeeded on July 14, 2011

A bit of my wardrobe “color story” (don’t worry, I don’t wear this all at once…) Note – browser and computer screens display colors in different ways. If you look at these images and think I must be color blind because my descriptions are way off, please consider that the color display may not be [...]

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