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…
by AlterationsNeeded on June 18, 2011
6/13/11 Theory blazer | Ann Taylor Factory shell | Paige jeans (altered) | Cole Haan shoes It’s June Gloom here in Southern California, and my color palette was heavily influenced by the weather. This is also the week of the long pearl and jet bead necklaces! Look closely, because I’m wearing them in every outfit! 6/14/11 Abercrombie & Fitch cardigan | Banana Republic Factory top | Paige jeans (altered) | Coach loafers Pai…
by AlterationsNeeded on May 21, 2011
:: 5/16/11 :: Abercrombie & Fitch cashmere cardigan :: Banana Republic top :: Paige jeans (altered) :: Cole Haan shoes It was a cold and icky morning, so seeing as it was Monday (ewww), I couldn’t get myself to try much harder than this. I also had one of those restless nights where I didn’t sleep much, which made getting up this morning ever harder. PS…Check out Fit Review for another giveaway. ;) Winners of last weekR…
by AlterationsNeeded on May 14, 2011
:: 5/9/11:: Theory blazer :: LOFT shell :: Paige jeans (altered) :: Cole Haan shoes :: Gifted cameo brooch This week is the week of the wine colored shoes…because I wore them, a lot! I can’t help it, I just love them so much. :: 5/10/11 :: LOFT cardigan :: Ann Taylor blouse :: LOFT pants :: Christian Louboutin shoes :: Vintage belt You’ve seen this outfit before on the blog, but not romping among pretty flowers at dusk. ;) …
by AlterationsNeeded on November 5, 2011
Theory cashmere sweater, size xs :: Paige Verdugo Jeggings (fun color!), size 24 (need a hem) :: Christian Louboutin Simple 85 Pumps :: J.Crew Edie Purse :: J.Crew necklace :: Timex watch :: Bracelets – Eddera & (c/0) Alex and Ani I care a lot about fit, but I forget that fit doesn’t necessarily mean snug. I blame it on years of wearing ill-fitting, too big clothing, that made it easy to go overboard when I discovered tailoring a…
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…
by AlterationsNeeded on February 8, 2012
…B.’s also come in size 23, so if you’re smaller than myself, size 23 may work well for you. I was delighted at how low the front rise is, but the low front rise is not offset by a higher back rise, like my beloved Paige skinnies are (Paige jeans are made with a boo-tay in mind). That means there is fear of showing off more than is desired of the derriere when bending or possibly sitting. Again, the reviews I read suggested belting, or…