…ow us to be ourselves. I’d found an opening where there was no competition and a moment when Paris was overflowing with happiness. (source) Madame Carven designed for her fashion house until 1993, at the age of 84. Her label fell into obscurity, and now, not many women are have heard of the once famous brand. A new designer has been tapped to revive the brand in recent years, and Carven is starting to make headlines again. The youthful spi…
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…#8217;s a big plus! Nordstrom will also ship to your home for free if you inquire about a size in store. Standard shipping in the US is $8. They also ship to Canada. Free in store returns, or $6 by mail with pre-paid shipping label. By far the largest online selection I’ve found so far. Carries as small as a size 28AA with lots of cute options for every size. Standard shipping is $4.95 in the US. They ship internationally through their UK w…
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Since finding clothing that fits is so hard, I turn a lot of my attention to accessories, like handbags, shoes, and jewelry. My mom instilled a great appreciation of jewelry in me growing up, especially pearls! Pearls get a bad rap (sweater and pearl wearing Ivy League sorority girls and the Queen Mum come to mind for most people), but I thank Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl fame to teaching an entire generation of girls that it’s okay to w…
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… from more trendy and stylish labels like this: Diesel Kids Benat Belt, $54.00, zappos.com Good places to look for more fashion forward pieces is the Yoox kidswear section (designer duds in kid’s sizes) and Zappos kids accessories. Don’t be embarrassed to head into the boys department to try on belts. Both my 5’7″ friend and I will be there! Join the discussion on petite belts in the forum: http://forum.alterationsneeded….
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…lean I loved the rust (it’s one of my favorite colors to wear), but the white looks even more sophisticated and prim in real life, and I plan to search for it once it goes on sale. I imagine it paired with lots of black accessories to chic-it-up. The black jacket, in my opinion, looked a bit cheap compared to the others. I must admit, I second-guessed myself when I walked out of the Nordstrom B.P. department because I usually really dislik…
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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. I’m loving how well this punchy tangerine pairs with earthy neutrals and gold-tone accessories. Being more of a saturated colors kind of girl,…
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…s a masculine accessory in a casual fabric and playful print. Layering it underneath a vest allows it to peek out, but covers it enough so I’m not self-conscious of the fact I’m wearing a tie. Best part, these are accessories even the boyfriend will wear, so it’s like a gift for the both of us. How many items in your wardrobe can say that? I mean, even if he wanted to wear my Loubies, he’d probably only be able to squeeze …
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