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t+j Designs Style Challenge: Fun With Statement Jewelry

by AlterationsNeeded on November 28, 2011

t+j Designs Layered Statement Necklace & Glam Leatherette Ring t+j Designs, which just so happens to be founded by fellow petite, Tiffany, knows how challenging it can be for petite ladies to wear certain trends. One of those being…statement jewelry! Tiffany asked a few bloggers to give their statement jewelry styling tips, and introduce a fun style challenge! See the bottom of this post for more details… ———- S…

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Wardrobe Essentials – Summer Jewelry

by AlterationsNeeded on May 31, 2011

Amrita Singh Nello (coral) and Wainscott (turquoise) necklaces So now that we have summer blazers and summer cardigans…we need to jazz them up with some summer jewelry! In the same way I like to save my super bright cardigans for spring and summer, my boldly colored jewelry gets most of it’s wear in the warmer months. My favorites…turquoise and coral!   Handful of my turquoise collection Turquoise ranges from shades of…

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Altered Pearl Bracelets

by AlterationsNeeded on January 3, 2012

…#8243; in length, which just slipped right off my hand. Now they measure 6″ in length, and fit perfectly on my wrist. All they needed were a little bit of alterations… One of these bracelets has been sitting in my jewelry box for literally years. I would pull it out every now and then, thinking I could just wear it very carefully, but as soon as I relaxed my arm, it would slip right off my hand. The last time this happened, I finally …

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Bangle Bracelets for Small Wrists

by AlterationsNeeded on April 11, 2011

My mom is literally obsessed with jewelry, and while a bit of that has rubbed off on me, she’s on a whole different playing field. It only makes sense to everyone who knows her that she should start a jewelry business, so last year, she did! She has been traveling all around the Southwestern states, stocking up on interesting turquoise pieces, mostly made by Native American artisans. The best part about my mom buying and selling jewelry

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Brand that Sometimes Runs Small: Banana Republic Petites

by AlterationsNeeded on September 14, 2008

…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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LA Sample Sales: Paige and Frankie B.

by AlterationsNeeded on December 12, 2008

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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Little Vintage Brooch Finds a New Home

by AlterationsNeeded on October 16, 2011

Sinequanone jacket, size 36 :: H&M t-shirt, size 2 :: Paige “Blue Heights” jeans, size 23 (hemmed) :: Christian Louboutin Simple 85 pumps, size 35 :: Chanel East/West handbag :: Ann Taylor Perfect Patent belt, size xs :: Iridesse pearl necklace :: Bracelets: sterling silver bangles, sterling silver ball, vintage carnelian :: Vintage brooch Going through my mom’s jewelry collection is one of my favorite things to do. SheR…

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