2012

Stripes, Silk, and Tough Stains

by AlterationsNeeded on May 21, 2012

It’s funny to think once upon a time, I was unsure about this skirt, and even contemplated returning it. Now it’s one of the items I crave wearing when the weather warms up. Everything about it, from the olive green hue, to the heavy drapey silk, and of course the pockets (!) make me so [...]

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Out and About – Wrapped and Red-y To Go

by AlterationsNeeded on May 19, 2012

Finally pulling this Diane von Furstenberg wrap top out of the closet for some warm weather and bare arms. Bought some time ago, it only needed the simplest (my favorite) of alterations to get a perfect fit. If you ever find a tank style blouse to hang just a little too low on your figure [...]

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Weekend Links – 5/18/12

by AlterationsNeeded on May 18, 2012

Ann Taylor–  50% off select full-priced styles (thru 5/28). Select summer styles under $50 (thru 5/28). Cardmembers earn double points. Free shipping on $175 or more. Banana Republic – 25% off your full-priced purchase with a BR/Gap/ON card and code BRSUMMER (thru 5/20). Take up to 30% off select styles (thru 5/21). H&M – 35% [...]

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Adventures in Alterations – Tailoring a Zara Kids Jacket

by AlterationsNeeded on May 14, 2012

Okay…kids clothes. I largely ignore them because I find them of poor quality, distasteful style, and boxy shapes that don’t accommodate a bust, hips, rear end, or show off a waist. With that being said, I’ve discovered some pretty good finds recently from brands that carry scaled down versions of their adult styles, like J.Crew [...]

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Summer-Weight Tweed & Polka-Dot Shoes

by AlterationsNeeded on May 13, 2012

Finding blazers and jackets that fit in the shoulder is one of my biggest challenges, and when they don’t, it can be a $100 cost to fix at the tailor. So when Jean tweeted this little chain detail tweed jacket a while back from…get this…Zara Kids, I was curious enough to order two sizes. Kids [...]

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Weekend Links – 5/11/12

by AlterationsNeeded on May 11, 2012

Ann Taylor–  30% off everything with code MAY30. Free shipping on $175 or more. Banana Republic Factory – 25% off $125 or more when you use your BR/Gap/ON card and this coupon. Bloomingdales – Sale – up to 40% off select merchandise online and in stores. Extra 15% off sale if you use a Bloomingdales [...]

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Red Cures What Ails Ya

by AlterationsNeeded on May 9, 2012

Like a switch, as soon as I got home from LuckyFABB, I got horribly sick. I don’t get sick often, but when I do, it takes me down for the count. For about 5 days straight, I couldn’t even muster the strength to get dressed, and only left the house to eat (the boyfriend dragged [...]

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