Back in October of 2010, I did a post- see here- about 5 petite staples that I think every woman, petite or not, must have in their wardrobe. I wanted to do a part 2 to this because there are 5 more items I want to add to this list!
In my first post, I mentioned that you must have a nice pair of classic black pumps which is still the case but black doesn't always go with everything. And a pair of nude pumps really can make a difference. My favorite pair is Ann Taylor Perfect Patent Pump. You can get away with a nude peep-toe for Spring and Summer which is what I like to do. I like the lizard peep-toe in pumice stone, perfect exotic pump, or Christian Louboutin Simple 100 in bone.
A 3-3 1/4" heel is ideal. The highest I would go for a business environment is 3.5" max. Any higher is borderline inappropriate for the work place. And the style of heel is important as well. You want to stick to classic heel, no stilettos!

I was able to check out this H & M that I have never been to because I had a near by appointment for work so what better excuse to pop in! I didn't have very much time so I just grabbed these items on a whim. So please help me decide to keep or if I should return?

I am torn about this one but not sure when I will really wear it. But for $10, is it worth it or will it end up in my donations pile? This dress has been purchased!
I thought this was super cute in-store and the fit is really nice but it's just too much for me. I think this is a return.
I am indifferent about this. It's obviously not of high quality but there is something unique about the print that makes me want to keep it...yay or no?
**a size 6 fits my middle finger perfectly so the fit is more like a small size 5 ring**

I didn't see this in-store but these earrings that I have in olive green are now available in turqoise and they are so pretty!!! I am into turquoise and coral these days. I think I am getting ready for Spring and Summer! I haven't ordered these yet but wanted to show you.

Have you looked in your closets and just disliked almost everything you see? That's kind of what I have been feeling lately. I am trying to donate and get rid of as much as possible because I am coming to the realization that the majority of my clothes, I either don't like, don't fit or just poor quality. Blogging really makes me stop to think about what I am going to wear verses just throwing something on like I used to! Here is a casual but yet dressy enough for dinner look:

This is my first Petite Fashion Challenge and I am really excited! I missed the other 4 due to work schedule or I just couldn't figure out what to put together. This challenge is being hosted by Cynthia from Shorty Stories.

So last April, I bought my first pair of Tory Burch Reva flats- see my post/review here. It's amazing how terrible my reviews were when I first started blogging..hehehe I ended up returning them because I just couldn't justify me keeping and wearing flats that were so expensive. I've always regretted not keeping them. Luckily I found them on sale in a size 5 online and with the help of my lovely Twitter friends, I pulled the trigger and ordered them! And they are a tiny bit cheaper this time around with no tax and free shipping!
I was a bit nervous ordering from Jildor- never bought anything from them so not sure if they were reputable or not. But when I got them, they were in perfect and brand new condition. *Whew*

Here is a close-up of the color "coconut" stingray leather. I just love it! It's neutral so I can wear pretty much anything and everything with it.
I won't do a review since that would be redundant but wanted to show you what they look like. It's so weird for me to be in flats, I still need to get used to them. I haven't worn them shopping for a full day yet but hope they will be comfortable.
Can anyone tell me if how comfy they are and if they hurt your feet at all? Will the back of the heel stretch out? I am really worried about that...

OMG! I was shopping late last night on my iPad and found this Theory complete suite in a 00 on sale! I have been actually eying this since it first came out but never pulled the trigger. And being that I just spurlged on 2 Gratian suits in black and ivory, I am going to refrain from trying this but wanted to share with you fellow petite ladies!
This is ON major sale from $245 down to $120. We all know how hard it is to find a 00 complete skirt set from Theory!

And the matching boucle Dialogue jacket is available in a 00 and on sale from $465 to only $130! I am not sure of the fit but know the 00's usually fit really well and the skirt looks like it's tiny and shorter than the Gratti pencil skirt which needs the hem to be taken up.

So the entire suit is $250 which is NOT bad at all from the original retail price of $710!!!

Plus you get cash back from ebates so click on my referral link before purchasing. Plus if you sign up for Bloomingdales for the first time, you get 10% off your purchase but it takes a few days to get the code.

It was so difficult to select just a few of my favorites so hopefully you won't be overwhelmed by this post. I hope I didn't ruin the quality when uploading them here.  I tried to keep it sequential so it makes a bit more sense of our wedding day. A little history of me and lovely hubby. We were engaged only after 6 months, together for 11 years, married for the past 2 years. Yes I know, we had a very long engagement but we were very young and I am glad we waited. We moved out to CA from the Midwest together, we were busy focusing on our career so we wanted to wait until it was the right time.


The location was really important to me because I knew I wanted a beach wedding but did NOT want to be "in the sand" for our ceremony and I didn't want  just a typical beach wedding. I wanted something much more upscale and the setting had to be absolutely perfect.  I also needed another location to take pre-wedding photos with my family. And knew the St. Regis was just the right place!
Here is me getting my hair done...oh gosh I miss my light hair:( My hair stylist was just fantastic. She owns her own salon and I couldn't have chosen a better person to do my hair on my special day. I knew I wanted a veil with my gown but I didn't just any veil. I found this veil with little swarovski crystals and pearls that looked like tiny flowers scattered through out without being too busy or noticeable. Loved it!

I contemplated about getting a makeup artist but am so glad that I did because she did an amazing job! So if you are petite bride to be and wondering if you should spend the money on getting professional makeup done, do it! It's worth every penny;)
Look at my tiny feet! Sorry for all the kissing photos, we are so in love:)
Here is my bouquet..can you guess my wedding colors? Pink and white of course! In case you are wondering, I am wearing my 1 carat princess cut platinum engagement ring (Jeff Cooper Design) on my right hand and my 3 carat radiant cut split shank Platinum (Danhov Design) wedding ring. In case you are wondering, my ring size is a tiny size 3! And yes those are my real nails! No acrylics here!