by AlterationsNeeded on May 2, 2011
…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…
by AlterationsNeeded on March 30, 2009
…#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…
by AlterationsNeeded on March 28, 2012
…ke binge at the moment. No, I’m not joining a motorcycle gang (although my parents are proud members of their local HOG Chapter…hehe)…instead, I blame a return to my college-age roots of pop-punk and studded belts. =) More bracelets for small wrists. Readers: What trend jewelry are you loving these days? Have you found any other great small-wrist bracelets? …
by AlterationsNeeded on February 20, 2011
…lot of the same items. I also picked up this pretty snakeskin stamped leather belt in size xs. Interestingly, I thought size xs would be the same as the regular Ann Taylor belt size xs. However, when I got home, I compared my belts and the Ann Taylor Outlet size xs is closer to the regular Ann Taylor size s. Weird huh? Leather Lengths – Ann Taylor Factory, size xs: 35″ Ann Taylor, size s: 34.75″ …
by AlterationsNeeded on December 6, 2010
…have the ability to be creative with pieces in a way that taller women can’t. For example, I frequently purchase tunics or long tops and wear them as mini-dresses by adding a belt! Petites can often also wear scarves as belts. It opens up opportunities to let your creativity flow and style things in unexpected ways! (Paraphrased for length) Trina pops in on the blog and forum every now and then, so if you have any questions, feel free to le…
by AlterationsNeeded on May 5, 2010
… the items I saw on Etsy while doing my research, this one is my favorite. I’m also very drawn to this classic shift dress…imagine it belted at the waist and with colorful heels (what is it with me and waist belts lately? I’m obsessed!) This next one may be a little trickier to find the perfect fit, as the items are more structured, but I really like the designs and couldn’t resist adding them to the list: heartm…
by AlterationsNeeded on January 12, 2011
…eat length – even in an eight. What clothing styles look amazing on you? Wide-leg pants, pencil skirts and fitted tops – anything that accentuates the eleven-inch difference between my waist and hips. I’m a big fan of belts, and just-above-the-knee dresses. What clothing styles look awful on you? I think any style can work on any body…but the styles that I’m least impressed by on my own body are tunics and shapeless dresses, …