Thursday, July 29, 2010

Lookbook: Stripes and Bows

Happy Friday everyone! Here is the striped H & M bow skirt from my haul post on Monday that seemed to be quite popular! I wasn't sure how to wear this because it's not a skirt I can wear to work so I did two looks. Here is with this top......
Top: H & M lace tank- size XS (similar HERE)
Skirt: H & M bow skirt- size 2 (similar HERE )
Shoes: Aldo Taupe Patent Pumps- size 5 (similar HERE)
Necklace: Pearls with diamond accents

The navy lace tank I just got but forgot to include in my post on Monday- oopsie! I also got a belted black skirt from H & M that I failed to take a pictures of but it will more than likely appear in the future! I have tried other parts of my backyard but the way the sunsets, it's too dark so sorry for the same backdrop:(
Click below for more pics!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Winner of Pink Giveaway and My Make-Up Goodies I Won!

***The winner of the CSN pink makeup bags is PAG (ExtraPetite)! Congratulations!! Please contact me within one week with your information so I can pass it along to CSN! Thank you to everyone who entered! ***
 
If you didn't get a chance to enter this giveaway then you have a chance to enter my TLBC bra giveaway HERE!

On another note, I won BeautyBag411's giveaway! YAY! I got my items last Friday so I wanted to show everyone my winnings! This is my first time winning a giveaway so I am super excited!! Her blog is one of my favorite beauty blogs since I really know nothing about make-up or products! So if you don't already follow her- I highly recommend her blog!!

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Weekend Shopping: LOFT Final Sale Haul And H & M finds!

***Just got this dress today at LOFT for only $9.88***
 
Sorry for the terrible photos but just wanted to share in case someone wants to check out their local LOFT store! It was the only 00P left and fits really nicely! The picture does not do it justice!
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LOFT is having a huge sale and most of it is up to 70% off! I normally order most things online but hubby had to go get his new iPhone this weekend so I popped in the LOFT store and found these! Hurry before they are all gone!!
LOFT white jacket- size 00p (on final sale for $29.88)
LOFT Dobby Military Jacket- size 0P- (on final sale for $29.88)
(Here is the tag as a reference in case anyone wants to call the store)
I was so mad I couldn't find a 00p because it would have fit much better. But I had to settle for a 0p because it was too cute and too cheap to pass up! I will still keep looking for other stores to see if I can hunt down a 00P. I tried to have the SA call a few stores but it was so busy, I could have sworn- the stores she called didn't really check! (*sigh*)
Click below for all the things I bought!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Petite Lookbook: Yellow Linen Mini

I wanted to show a different side of me since I always do "work" outfits so here is a dress I pulled out of my closet that is definitely different from my other outfits. I got this about a year ago and have only been able to wear when we go on vacation but it still is a piece that stands out for me.
Dress: Twelve by Twelve Linen Mini- size XS
Shoes: Aldo Strappy Sandals- size 5

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Petite Review: Paige Denim Kids Jeans- Size 12 Girls

I have always been curious about Paige Denim jeans ever since I saw it on Alterations Needed. She is a huge fan and wears a size 23 but I have never been able to track that size down. So I tried on a size 24 at Nordstrom Rack but the waist was huge and the length was way too long. I happened to stumble upon the kids section at Nordstrom Rack and found a pair of Paige Denim in size 12 girls! They looked like they would fit so I thought heck- I'll try it on just for fun. Here they are!
Okay so I wanted to try a different area in the backyard...:)
Click below to see my review!

Sunday, July 18, 2010

The Little Bra Company Giveaway!!!! Win A Gorgeous Petite-Friendly Bra!

****This giveaway has ended! Thank you to everyone who participated! I will announce the winner soon!****

I was honored when The Little Bra Company aka TLBC got in touch with me to host a giveaway and give one of my readers a beautiful bra! TLBC specializes in petite friendly bras with A and B cups and band sizes 28-36 and soon to have C cups (Fall of 2010). I think this is a GENIUS company who took notice of how many petite women are in need of a perfect fitting bra. I first found out about this company from AlterationsNeeded and ExtraPetite. It's just fantastic that companies are taking notice of our petite community!
The winner of this giveaway will win the Yvonne (retails at $56) smooth push up bra with gorgeous lace detail in their choice of size and color. It comes in Nude/Vanilla and Nude/Mocha. I love smooth cup bras because you can wear it under anything and everything. And the lace detail makes it ultra feminine!
 
Yvonne Bra- Photo credit TLBC
GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES:
1. Open to U.S readers only (sorry Canada and International)
2. Ends Sunday, August 15th at Midnight (EST)
HOW TO ENTER:(Mandatory)
1. Follow me "publicly" so I can see you
2. Visit TLBC and leave a comment below with what item you like    (PLEASE MAKE SURE TO VISIT THEIR SITE AND LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW)
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Follow @thelittlebracom on Twitter (+1)
2. Tweet about this giveaway: Ladies- enter the @reallypetite and @thelittlebracom giveaway to win a gorgeous petite-friendly bra! Visit http://www.reallypetite.com/ (+2)
3. Blog (on your sidebar) about this giveaway using the button below and leave me the link (+4)
Total amount of entries is 8.  A winner will be chosen at random by a number generator and will have 1 week to contact me with their info.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry in the comments section so it's easier for me to tally up the entries!

Good luck everyone!!!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Lookbook: Pretty in Pink

This was a last minute post but I wanted to share with everyone my first Ann Taylor accessory purchase!! I was super nervous because it was a FINAL sale which means, if I didn't like it- I had to keep it no matter what! Well luckily for me, I loved it! Good thing I got both colors!!
Top: B.P. Nordstrom's Sweater- size XS (similar HERE)
Skirt: Theory "Joanie" Skirt- size 0
Shoes: Aldo Patent Pumps- size 5 (similar HERE)
Necklace: Ann Taylor Single Strand Pearls (still available)
This sweater top is so old but one of my favorites. Love the button sleeves and the fit. I am shocked that it hasn't started pilling up yet!
B.P (Nordstroms brand) has some cute shoes and tops. It's a Junior's brand so the sizing always runs small!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Petite Review: LOFT Items

I finally got my LOFT items in the mail the other day and was so excited to rip open my box! Here are my reviews on everything.  Up first is the Mini Spots Ruffle Dress:
On me
On Model
I had my eye on this dress and then saw it on PetiteLittleGirl when she tried it on in the dressing room (see here) and thought- it may fit nicely since I think I am wider than her.
HERE IS MY REVIEW:

CUT/SIZING: I have a XXSP on and it fits but its roomy. The thing I disliked the most was how LOW cut and BIG the bust area was. You would most definitely need to wear a cami because even with me not bending over- you could literally see straight down the dress! The length of the dress was perfect- right above the knee on me is where I like my skirts and dresses to hit. I would love it if it were more fitted- especially near the bottom.
FABRIC: The ruffles and the edges were super pretty. The overall material was nice but just didn't do it for me.
QUALITY: The quality was great- most LOFT items are.
PRACTICALITY: I really wanted to love this dress and wanted it to fit perfectly but how many times will I really wear it? I love the colors and the ruffles but it's just not something I see myself wearing more than once. And at $53 after discounts, that's a bit too much for a "fun" dress I won't be able to get much use out of.
VERDICT: Sadly- returning:(
Click below for more items I reviewed!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Reader Inquiry: Transforming Work to Casual Outfit & Favorite Brands

I received emails from a two of my readers asking what my favorite brand is for petites and how to transition from a work outfit to casual easily so I wanted to do a post about these two topics. Here's a work outfit I put together with some new items I have gotten recently and then I will show how to simple it is to make this into a casual outfit!
Jacket: Theory Khaki Blazer- size 00 (similar HERE)
Skirt: Bebe White Skirt- size 00
Shoes: Nine West Nude Pumps- size 5
Necklace: Long Strand Pink Pearls- Nordstrom Rack
Braclet: Pink Pearls (similar HERE)

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Lookbook: Date Night Outfit

I wanted to do an outfit post with my H & M striped tank dress from my previous post because I wanted to actually style it compared to me taking a photo in the fitting room. Here is an outfit for date night! This dress is VERY sexy and very outside of my comfort zone so bear with me:)
Dress: H & M tank dress- size 2 (similar HERE and HERE)
Sweater: Aqua Girls Cashmere Bolero- size Large (BLACK or CREAM)
Shoes: BCBG Patent Pumps- size 5
Purse: Chanel Medium Flap (my new love)
Click below for more pics! (picture heavy)

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Lust vs. Must Items for July

I love doing this type of post because I want to show everyone that you don't have to spend the big bucks to get great looking items! Here are my picks for the month! Since I just recently got a Chanel purse, I thought I'd show you ladies that you can get a similar bag at a fraction of the cost!
                                                     LUST                        MUST
                                                     Chanel               Marc Jacobs
Chanel's iconic quilted look with chain link straps have been imitated by many designers and cheapie brands. If you like the "Chanel" look but don't want to fork over thousands of dollars, then there are many other great alternatives. This Marc Jacob's is so similar, I had to do a double take when I saw it online! It has the same quilted appeal and chain link straps. And this time, you are not giving up quality either and for a fraction of the price of the Chanel!

Monday, July 5, 2010

My New Chanel Purse And Other Goodies

I have been waiting to officially break out my new Chanel purse I got for my b-day from Hubby but it's still in the box.  It's so pretty, I am afraid to bring it out into the world:) I was really excited to show everyone so here it is!!!

Ah....it's so pretty!!! I decided to go with the medium flap with gold hardware since I already have a grande shopper tote with silver. I wanted something smaller that wouldn't weigh down my shoulders so much! Just to let everyone know, I literally spent 5+ hours in the Chanel boutique trying to decide on which purse I wanted....I was like a kid in a candy store. The SA probably thought I was insane!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Pink Giveaway!!!!

***This giveaway has ended! Thank you to everyone who entered and for those of you who missed out, please enter my TLBC giveaway HERE***

I travel a lot and love to travel in style!!! This 2 piece Luca Vergani pink polka-dotted cosmetic cases is so perfect to travel with and totally cute enough to display on your vanity! Since pink is my favorite color, what better way to celebrate Summer than to give this pink cosmetic case set away to a lucky and lovely reader! I love pink/white polka dots!
CSN Stores was kind enough to sponsor this giveaway! Thank you CSN stores! They have over 200+ stores and I didn't even realize I have bought things from them before!
Click below for the guidelines and how to enter!