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An Outfit Made of Stupid Grins

by AlterationsNeeded on November 13, 2011

Theory Amanda B. Blazer, size 00 :: H&M long-sleeved t-shirt, size 2 :: Paige Blue Heights skinnies, size 23 (hemmed) :: Chanel M/L Classic Flap Handbag :: Manolo Blahnik tweed pumps, size 34.5 :: Ann Taylor Perfect Patent belt, size xs :: Pocket Square from Italy :: Daisy Knights studded ring (also in sterling silver) :: Gold-dipped pine cone pendant I felt at home and happy in this outfit, and realized it was made just by tossing on a few…

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Jacket – Diane von Furstenberg Roccoco jacket, size 0 (in white) Top – H&M, size xs Jeans – Paige Blue Heights 14″ skinny, size 23 (hemmed) Shoes – Cole Haan Carma suede pumps, size 5 Handbag – Chanel medium flap, fall 2009 – added to help determine jacket chic-ness As a petite gal, I tend to get stuck on the same few brands, and would love a little variety to my wardrobe every now and then. I’m not saying there&#…

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The Week in Outfits – 6/4/11

by AlterationsNeeded on June 4, 2011

:: 5/31/11 :: Theory blazer :: Theory knit vest :: Ann Taylor top :: Paige jeans (altered) :: Cole Haan shoes :: LOFT flower pin :: Chanel handbag Ahhh…who doesn’t love three-day weekends? I popped out of bed feeling refreshed today…even my hair looks perky! I kept it in the color family, wearing nothing but reds and purples. Chanel didn’t come to work with me, but I brought her out for the photos because she goes so we…

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Petite Outfit: Ever Stillwater Skirt Part Deux

by AlterationsNeeded on March 24, 2010

A big thank you to Wendy for her styling suggestion back in this post. I never would have thought to pair these together! Top: LOFT Corsage Button Down, size P00 Skirt: Ever Stillwater Silk Skirt, size P Shoes: Cole Haan Carma Open Toe Pump, Wine Patent, size 5 Handbag: Chanel M/L Classic Flap, Fall 2009 Red Necklaces: Pearl: handmade by me, Ruby: vendor at a sample sale What a sophisticated Spring outfit! The blue of the shirt and green of t…

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Accessories to Spice Up a Wardrobe: Flower Brooches

by AlterationsNeeded on November 11, 2009

… White House | Black Market Mesh Flower Pin, $14.99 on sale Sweater: Aqua Cashmere Cardigan, size XS Top: H&M, size XS Other amazing pins I’m pondering (do I really need more of these? I think I do!): Chanel White Covered Knit Camelia Brooch, $599.99 (the ultimate flower brooch! Yum…Chanel!) White House | Black Market Tweed Flower Pin, $25 Spiegel Lace Rosette Pin, $14 Whit…

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Petite Outfit: Inspired By Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2009

by AlterationsNeeded on February 10, 2010

… Abercrombie & Fitch Cashmere Sweater, size XS Top: Diane von Furstenberg Tie-Neck top, size P (sides taken in and hemmed) Skirt: Rag & Bone, size 24 (hemmed) Shoes: Cole Haan Carma Open Toe Air Pump, size 5  Handbag: Chanel Medium Fall 2009 Red The wool Rag & Bone skirt I found at the Barney’s Warehouse sale about a year ago. It fit amazingly in the waist, but was pretty long and had to be hemmed. I loooove that is has pockets…

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Review: Sweet Velvet Petites

by AlterationsNeeded on August 16, 2010

Dress: Sweet Velvet “Audrey” cocktail dress, size XS (here) Belt: Urban Outfitters leather woven belt, size S (here) Shoes: Jimmy Choo, size 34.5 Handbag: Chanel East/West in lambskin Necklace: Freshwater pearls This dress is by a new petite only clothing company called Sweet Velvet. The designer is based out of Los Angeles, so I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to chat with her over a cup of coffee. Shushan, the designer, …

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