First Skirt of the Year and Kate Spade Watch Gets a Makeover

by AlterationsNeeded on April 16, 2012

It was a rare occasion today. After last week’s cold rainy weather, I woke up, looked outside, and seeing how beautiful of a day it was beginning to be, I had the sudden urge to wear a skirt. Not a big deal to most people, but this is the very first skirt I’ve worn this [...]

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Outfit – Pinstripes and Tweed

by AlterationsNeeded on April 10, 2012

Slowly, the jackets in my closet have been making their way to the tailor for some nips and tucks, with this one being the latest to get spruced up. Every time I wore it, the torso was just roomy enough to bug me, and the sleeves needed shortening. Getting jackets tailored can be pricey and [...]

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Blush Spikes – Sam Edelman for the Small-Footed

by AlterationsNeeded on April 2, 2012

Remember when I wrote about things that put a stupid grin on my face? These shoes are a new addition to that club. They are so completely unlike anything else I own, but I found myself so strangely attracted to them that I couldn’t resist. D’Orsay style blush-colored satin is toughened up with just the [...]

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Petite Fashion Challenge #14 – Holiday Emergency

by AlterationsNeeded on March 27, 2012

This month’s Petite Fashion Challenge, hosted over at Couture Coco, is: You have a pre-booked dinner date on the first day of your holiday. But the emergency is your luggage is delayed. So this month’s challenge is to style your travel outfit into a special evening look using whatever you carry in your purse and [...]

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Outfit – Earth Tones and Tangerine

by AlterationsNeeded on March 25, 2012

It’s spring and the garden near my house is blooming again! It also means the bees are in full work mode, making for an interesting time taking photos as I duck and flinch when I hear a loud buzzing coming my way. Scary! Here’s a better look at the Banana Republic sweater from this post. [...]

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White, Blue & Tangerine

by AlterationsNeeded on March 19, 2012

After a rainy couple of days, I’m finally able to step outside and take some photos! Holy moly, my purchases last week have me so excited, I literally have a notebook page filled with outfit idea scribblings. Although the tags are still attached on the white jeans, after seeing these photos, I’m leaning towards “keep”. [...]

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Weekend Outfit: When Know Not, Go Polka-Dot

by AlterationsNeeded on March 5, 2012

The boyfriend came up with that snappy title when we were planning outfits for a dinner in Los Angeles. My outfit called for a pocket square, but I couldn’t decide which one. When I asked the boyfriend his opinion, he came up with that fine piece of sage advice. Words to live by, my friends.

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