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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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H&M Knit Double-Breasted Blazer

by AlterationsNeeded on February 22, 2012

…version to compare 73% polyester/23% viscose/4% elastane Dry clean only Outfit Details – H&M double-breasted blazer, size 2 :: H&M long sleeve t-shirt, size 2 :: 7 For All Mankind Gwenevere skinnies, size 24 (post) :: Jimmy Choo shoes, size 35 :: Ann Taylor belt, size xs Has anyone else picked up this blazer? Did you see the same sizing inconsistencies I’ve been seeing? …

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Stripes, Silk, and Tough Stains

by AlterationsNeeded on May 21, 2012

…” cleaner as a last resort. They haven’t failed me yet. And now, this skirt lives on to have food dropped on it another day… Outfit details – H&M top :: Ever skirt :: Ann Taylor belt :: Chanel handbag :: Jimmy Choo shoes :: Kate Spade watch (customized) :: Pearl bracelets :: Stella & Dot necklace (c/0) :: Loud Love Jewelry ring (c/0) Have you ever used a couture dry cleaner? …

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Blazer – Theory “Vern” in “Bicoastal” (seersucker), size 00 Dress – Calypso St. Barth linen wrap dress, size xxs (altered) Shoes – Jimmy Choo, size 35 Belt – Ann Taylor “Perfect Patent Skinny”, size xs Handbag – Chanel lambskin East/West flap Jewelry – Honora pearl & jet bead necklaces, sterling silver bracelets, Iridesse pearl brooch Ok, ok…I know what you’…

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Review: Some More Ann Taylor Petites

by AlterationsNeeded on July 12, 2010

Once again, a few Ann Taylor goodies for your reviewing enjoyment… First up, the Pearl and Bead Tank in size XXSP: Ann Taylor Petite Pearl and Bead Tank This top is really cute, and if not for the following problem, I would have kept it: Jeans: Paige Blue Heights 14″ Skinny in Winter Solstice, size 23 (hemmed) (similar) You can see the flappy things in the first photo too. I’m not sure if it’s because the armho…

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Petite-Friendly Coats: Burberry

by AlterationsNeeded on November 5, 2008

…he trench shortened, but I kept mine near the knee. Burberry Ledstone Trench ($1095), burberry.com     My Burberry Ledstone trench, Paige jeans, Christian Louboutin shoes     Burberry Ledstone trench, DVF dress, Jimmy Choo shoes   My latest acquisition is the Burberry Ledstone Trench in Military Red (my favorite color!). My favorite feature about this coat is the buttons are spaced closely together, which makes it easier to wear th…

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… “p” in front of it. And lastly…it’s on sale for $40 marked down from a full retail price of $130! Here it is in size p0 on me: Dress: Armani Exchange Chevron Dress, size p0 Shoes: Jimmy Choo, size 35 I love the colors and the print, and for that price, you can’t go wrong. The only gripe I have with it is the way the sleeves are constructed makes reaching up a little difficult. If I’m go…

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