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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Review: Emyloo Shoes

by AlterationsNeeded on October 6, 2011

Emyloo Shoes “Madison”, size 5.5 – No longer available **UPDATE** Emyloo Shoes was kind enough to give us a coupon code! Use code AN2011 for $10 off at checkout. Good through November 30, 2011. I wear a pretty solid size 5 shoe, which is becoming harder and harder to find these days. Stores are beginning [...]

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Missoni for Target – Small Shoes Up For Grabs

by AlterationsNeeded on September 15, 2011

Tuesday, I went out into the madness that was the launch of Missoni for Target. I had a few items on my wish list, but missed out on my favorite pieces as a mad rush of crazed shoppers filled their carts, only to turn around and sell these items on ebay for incredible markups. A [...]

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Loubies!

by AlterationsNeeded on June 14, 2011

Hello, my petite petunias! Are you ready for a shopping adventure than began 2 years ago? Once upon a time, I discovered I needed black pumps. I wanted them to be classic and simple, yet a little special. Since they were going to be just black pumps, they were going to need a little oomph. [...]

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Banana Republic Memorial Day Sale – In-Store Finds

by AlterationsNeeded on May 28, 2011

Just wanted to get this up in case anyone is interested while doing some shopping this three-day weekend. Banana Republic stores have some good deals not available online this weekend. Employees are giving away coupons at the door that could be worth 30%, 40% or 50% off your entire purchase (some exclusions apply). This was [...]

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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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New Businesses Throwing Their Hats into the Petite Fashion Ring

by AlterationsNeeded on February 9, 2011

Sexy Little Angel, The 16th Bar, Emyloo Shoes There’s been a few new “petite” lines popping up recently, and while none of them individually have yet inspired me to write a whole post, I figure they’re worth a mention. Sexy Little Angel by Lupe Fuentes – Marketed as fashions for the “super petite”, this new [...]

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