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Giveaway at PetiteAsianGirl.com

by AlterationsNeeded on October 30, 2009

If you haven’t checked out Petite Asian Girl yet, now’s a good time to do it. She’s a new blogger sharing her adventures in being a well dressed, stylish petite, and she’s having a giveaway! Send in a photo of your favorite, chic, Fall wear-to-work ensemble, and be entered to win a $25 gift card to Neiman Marcus. Visit her blog and enter the contest here: Petite Asian Girl I can’t wait to see all the well-s…

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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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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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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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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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…for the life of me figure out how to layer them without fumbling over twisted sleeves and endlessly tugging to straighten everything out. After asking for tips on Twitter, I learned a very helpful trick (many thanks go out to PetiteAsianGirl, oohtana, and Saimaeve!) Instead of putting on the button down, and then pulling on the sweater, put the shirt inside the sweater, all nice and straight, and then pull both on over your head. I kept one butto…

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Petite Weekend Guide: 12/17/10

by AlterationsNeeded on December 17, 2010

…full-priced order with code HOLIDAY, and free shipping on $125+. Friday only, this cable knit sweater is marked down to $25. Banana Republic – 35% off full-priced merchandise with code BR35PRE. Free shipping of $50+. As PetiteAsianGirl pointed out in the comments, it’s Free Shipping Friday at lots of retailers. Here is an extensive list. Community: New! Check out the item reviews forum. What’s your opinion of J.Crew kids clothi…

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