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New Nanette Lepore – Spring 2009

by AlterationsNeeded on January 12, 2009

While perusing the sales, I came across some new offerings from Nanette Lepore for Spring 2009. I always gravitate towards coats and jackets, even though I live in sunny Los Angeles and can only wear them for about 2 months out of the year. Despite this fact, I was instantly attracted to this little number: Nanette Lepore “Campfire” Jacket in Cranberry, $460, bloomingdales.com This coat in size XS gets a big thumbs up! Cut very smal…

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Tiny Bras: The Elusive Size 30 Bra Band

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…

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Petite Haute Couture Fashion House Gets a Modern Makeover

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…

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Print, Pleats, and a Springified Trench

by AlterationsNeeded on April 18, 2012

I’ve always loved the look of an open trench, but find it hard to get right. Double-breasted trench coats have to overlap and button across the front, so there’s a lot of extra fabric flapping around when it’s not fully buttoned. On people with more height and presence, the extra fabric of an unbuttoned trench can look cool and casual. I, on the other hand, look swallowed and lost in my coat. Here, the extra fabric has been fol…

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Petite Weekend Guide: 9/10/10

by AlterationsNeeded on September 10, 2010

…ought I’d dig up some oldies but goodies from the archives this week… Review: The Elusive Burberry Size 2 Petite Knee-High Boots for Narrow Calves: Duo Boots Review: Aritzia – I hear they have great, small fitting coats! Community: If you haven’t noticed already…the AN Forum now has a Marketplace! And…you can make requests if you can’t find an item where you live. Enter: Win a bra/panty set from The Little Br…

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Henrietta Pertuz Petites Morning to Moonlight Dress

by AlterationsNeeded on October 25, 2010

…ed me this dress for review. More posts with the Burberry Trenchcoats: Petite-Friendly H&M Lace Skirt Petite Outfit: Who Needs Sunshine When You’ve Got Burberry? Review: The Elusive Burberry Petite Petite-Friendly Coats: Burberry …

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Petite Weekend Guide: 11/12/10

by AlterationsNeeded on November 12, 2010

…d in trying out this jacket. Community: San Diego meet-up in December! If you’re interested, leave a reply in this thread. More details coming. Ann Taylor XXSP vs. XXS sizing. Some great shopping advice for petite down coats. Advice for a first time snowboarder looking for petite snow gear? Read: Petite Fashion Challenge #4 has been announced! Hosted at Curls and Pearls. Enter: Enter to win a Madewell necklace at Stylepint. Enter to win …

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