photo: allisonizu.com Allison Izu is a designer from Hawaii who has come out with a petite denim line. I found an interview with the designer on The Examiner and something caught my eye: Q: What sizes do you have? A: From triple 0 to 10. Petite is not just an Asian thing. Typically American is 5’4″. If anything, you shrink. Did I just see triple 0?! I read on Shorty Stories that the Allison Izu e-commerce store has just opened,…
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I just found listings for two sample sales happening today in Los Angeles! Paige Premium Denim size 24 jeans generally run small in the thigh, and even make a petite length in some styles. Label: Paige Premium Denim Deal: Sample sale, featuring variety of styles, washes and sizes at $50 When/Where: Friday, December 12, 9am-3pm, 127 East 9th Street, Suite 209, Downtown Frankie B. Jeans make size 23 (very rare!) and I’ve also heard this je…
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…n are of this variety. For example, this top fit me fantastically! Petite sleeveless tie-neck top (rayon/spandex) Jackets: I’ve found a few blazers in P00 that have worked me, and each one has had the word “stretch” on the label. Go figure, since the stretchy fabric garments are cut smaller right? Look for things that say “stretch”, and there’s a chance it’ll fit. Pants: Just like with the jackets, the P00 pants that have the word “stretch” so…
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…’s to everyone who has posted! Size XXS being added to Jacob in Canada. Also in Canada, the Petite Feet Sample Sale has been announced. Enter: Last day to enter: Sweet Petites Giveaway right here at Alterations Needed. Allison Izu Giveaway at Extra Petite. …
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…w this seersucker baby in size 00 hanging on a sale rack. I was in 00 heaven! LOFT: Free shipping on $125+, and 30% off full-price dresses with code DRESS30. I’m kinda liking this dress in the gray. Read: Review: Allison Izu Petite Denim (Extra Petite) All Ruffled Out By LOFT (Petite XXS) Floating On Air: How I Met My Sole-Mate (SHORTcuts) – another satisfied Cole Haan customer =) Happy Anniversary, Blog (Petite Little Girl) – wish P…
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…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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