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Showing newest 16 of 23 posts from June 2009. Show older posts
Showing newest 16 of 23 posts from June 2009. Show older posts

Tuesday, June 30

Letter from a Petite Filipina

Hi Christa,

Let me thank you for putting up a blog that helps petite women like me find sources on how to be beautiful and stylish regardless of our frame.

I truly love being petite and you know what? My husband thinks that being petite is beautiful and very lady-like.

I just have a question if you could help me with it then that would be great:

My question is this: Do you happen to know if the brands listed on your website ship clothes to the Phils?

Thanks a lot!

Mara


Are there any readers that have info to help Mara? I'm off to do some research too. Leave any tips in the comment section to this post.



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Petite Game of the Week

Click on the jewels of similar colors to make them disappear from the screen – see how many points you can score! If there are 2 or more together, click on them and they’ll disappear.

Good luck!




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Monday, June 29

Do you want a Natural Glow?

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Who wants to try the most amazing skin care line ever? $20 for a 5 piece trial set. No chemicals and no parabens... do yourself a favour and give your skin a break, treat it to some nutrients and see how amazing it will look. Email Me for details!

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Sunday, June 28

F is for Fever


Fever is a line at Nordstrom that I just found and I'm super excited about! While the selection is not exciting because it's fashion forward, but more importantly it's exciting because they offer flattering and functional clothing for us!

Snatch up one of their jersey maxi dresses which work very well because they are fitted on top and elongating because of the streamlined cut.

I recommend pairing your maxi with heels if you're headed out for a night out.

Check out Nicole Richie's collection of Maxi dresses here.

What's the perfect piece to have on hand for summer nights and air conditioned movie theaters? A cozy cardigan and Fever offers a variety in petite sizing!

Thanks Fever and please feel free to expand your collection :)


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Friday, June 26

Fresh-Squeezed or Processed O.J. for Petites?


Happy Friday, fellow Petite Fashionistas!

This is Steph Miller, Head Health Nut over at LiveLighter.org. I'm 5"4, a blogger and Christa's new friend. We hooked up because of our mutual interest in looking fabulous through healthy living.

We were discussing the latest Live Lighter health debate and she thought you might be interested in hearing and/or participating in it. The question: Is processed O.J. as healthy as the orange juice industry would like us to believe?

Please feel free to visit Live Lighter to read up on what you may be drinking in the morning to start your day and ask the Florida Department of Citrus your questions about processed O.J.!

Here's the link to the latest post: http://www.livelighter.org/processed-oj-vs-fresh-squeezed/

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful weekend!

Steph Miller
Head Health Nut

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Thursday, June 25

Summer Naughty and Niceness for Petites :-)

Hello Petites!
There are many ways to relax this summer in th midst of your busy work schedules, the kids, the husband, or for single girls like myself--stressing over jobhunting and trying to figure out what I want to do with my life!!

Once sure way to relax is via Massage. www.ItsyBitsyBraBar.com sells Kama Sutra massage oils which is a great hint to the person in your life to slow down and just enjoy some relaxation.
And again if you're like me (single)...well, the lotions offered still feel really nice when you rub it on your feet. The massage oils come in 5 flavors including Sweet Almond and Pleasue Garden. The lotion flavors include Cool Mint Creme and French Vanilla.

And it's on sale of course!! Happy relaxation!

V.
www.ItsyBitsyBraBar.com
...For Small Pockets of Sexiness...

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Wednesday, June 24

HUGE SALE at House of Petro Zillia in Los Angeles this weekend!


Hello you lovely PFs!


It's been a while since I have posted on here, I know. I was in Europe for 2 weeks about 2 weeks ago and am now overly inspired! That's the good news, I am working on a really exciting Spring 2010 collection as we speak! I also joined Twitter this morning (http://twitter.com/FCdesigns) but have no idea how to use it yet! I will learn quickly and will keep you updated on my happenings on there, as well as on here of course!

What I want to inform you about today is this HUGE SALE that will be going on this weekend in Los Angeles! One of my favorite stores (to shop at and to sell to), House of Petro Zillia, will have all of its merchandise at least 50% off!!! They will also have a Garden Sale with racks priced at $10, $25, $50, $100, $150, and $200! You will be able to find Fernanda Carneiro originals priced anywhere from $50 to $200! If you are anywhere near the Los Angeles area this Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday I urge you not to miss out!

I will be coming by on Saturday to check it out for myself :)

Address: 8218 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 323-782-0424
Hours: Friday & Saturday (6/26 & 6/27): 11AM - 7PM
Sunday (6/28): 12PM - 6PM

See you soon!

xoxo
Fernanda

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Saturday, June 20

E is for Eleven ways to Elongate


E is for Eleven ways to Elongate your petite frame!

1. Stand up straight, posture is key for health and self image. Standing up straight will add inches!

2. Vertical lines such as; v-necklines, open jackets and pants create an elongated silhouette.

3. The same color tone from head to toe will create a continuous, lengthwise flow. Dresses are an easy way to achieve this effect.

5. Find an amazing pair of nude colored shoes for longer looking legs and wear them with bare legs for legs that go on for days!

6. Highlight your natural waist, by belting it or choosing a high waisted skirt.

7. Show off your legs! Keep your hemlines above the knee.

8. Sky scraper high heels - Wearing a heel at over 2 inches will lengthen your body and not just your leg, they will make you stand taller making your torso look longer too!

9. Heel Covering Hems - For the illusion of longer legs make sure your hem comes over your shoes and hangs about an inch above the floor.

10. One piece figure hugging dresses that accentuate your natural waist, like wrap dresses.

11. Voluminous hair adds inches!



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Friday, June 19

Let the Wedding Season Begin



Wow, I can't believe I've been away for so long. My sincere apologies.


Anyways, at the request of Miss PF herself, Christa, I am posting a picture of what I wore to my sister-in-laws wedding. This is wedding 1 out of 5 for me this year and of course like any shopaholic, you can't wear the same dress to a wedding in one season...or is that just me??


I picked this awesome dress by Alexander McQueen. Alexander McQueen colaborated with Target and launched the line McQ earlier this year. I'm always looking for very unique pieces and I found this online. Unfortunately, Target instantly sold out of this dress, so i searched and searched and finally found the dress through ebay.


The overlay of the dress is 100% silk and the rest of the dress was polyester. I paired this dress with beige Michael Kors pumps.


Tip: Nude shoes elongates legs.

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Thursday, June 18

D is for DIY Dresses!

If you've ever read Petite Fashionista before or have ever met me, then you know how much of a fan I am of dresses for all women especially petites


They are hands down the easiest to buy, wear and alter (as that's often a reality). They are the most flattering garment we can wear, as the one piece of fabric provides a streamline silhouette that's elongating. 

We all know you can drive to the mall and find a selection of summer dresses that fit your budget, D is for DIY Dresses! Get creative, it's good for your mind, soul and your personal style expression! 


Here are 3 options for the non seamstress to the experienced dress maker!



Get creative with Jason Wu, he will walk you through how to take a basic summer white dress and turn it to a high end dress with his designer flair.

Get inspired here and create your own unique design!











The wrap dress is waist-whittling, bust-enhancing and hip-reducing - what more could we ask for? 

If you're looking to add this dress to your wardrobe, try sewing up one of these patterns:

Simplicity 4074 or New Look 6674, The Onion's Wrap Dress, Vogue 8379 or 8315, Christine Johnson's Wrap Dress, McCall 5314, or Butterick 5206.













Shirred summer dresses are the most care free and flattering dresses for playful summer days and trips to the beach.

Made famous on an episode of SATC and for the last two summers by Juicy Couture. 

I love them so much, that I'm going to to try to plan being pregnant in the summer so that I can just wear these dresses in a rainbow of colors all summer long.

This dress is very easy to DIY, watch this video here and follow the post that goes along with it too.

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Wednesday, June 17

C is for Calvin Klein Petites, Cap Sleeves and Charlotte Russe


Calvin Klein is American fashion at it's best and we all are familiar with their racy ads, like this recent billboard in NYC! The brand has always been known for "celebrating" the human figure and maybe that's why they also offer many petite options in their sizing!

Online you can find many Calvin Klein petite dresses available and many of them are also on sale right now!

The best selection I found was at Nordstrom.com

My favorite dress and I think the best investment piece is this Cap Sleeve dress below. I adore cap sleeves, they are much more flattering for your arms then a sleeveless style and allow you to wear your regular bra.

I also found these some really affordable cap sleeve blouses that are the perfect feminine and flirty additions to your summer wardrobe from  CharlotteRusse.com

Pearl Flower Blouse

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Monday, June 15

Get Free Shipping at Lula Lu on orders over $100!

Hello Petite Fashionistas!

Stock up on your favorite AA and A cup bras and get free shipping when you spend over $100! We've got everything from T-shirt bras for your every day look to push-up bras that'll give you that extra oomph for your night out on the town.





And, check out our latest addition, the Push-up with Underwire, from the Wacoal Petite line. It's a beautiful smooth cup style with some additional padding and gorgeous lace straps that you won't want to hide!

Come see us soon at Lula Lu Petite Lingerie!

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B is for Banana Republic & Belts



B  brings us to a clothing line that me and my sister can agree on!

It also brings me to a staple that every petite fashionista should have a variety of in her wardrobe they are a timeless investment that can be worn from season to season.














This season at Banana Republic I'm in love with their shorts!

No matter how much leg you want to show, shorts are a great option for petites and Banana is offering us a great selection.

I love the high waisted ones on the left that are extra elongating. 

One word of caution that I'd recommend is that shorts should be paired with heels most of the time. Anything from a slight wedge to a stiletto or platform will do, just make sure you choose a color that matches your skin tone so that the length of your legs that you're creating with the shorts don't get cut off with a contrasting strap. Look at the sandals this model is wearing - perfection!











Belts are such a simple accessory to add on that will finish your outfit, accentuate your waist and make your legs appear longer! 

Belt a long cardigan over a dress

Belt a blazer

Belt a flowy blouse

Belt a dress like the ladies of SATC

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10 Minute Flawless Face

Hey Ladies,

I had coffee with Sandy Gold, an amazing woman who is a sought after makeup artist for her company Happi Face. She has had many tv appearances and has worked with countless celebrities including beauty Elle MacPherson!

Sandy is officially going to be the next makeup artist I hire and of course I'll share the pics!

While not all of you will have the chance to have Sandy apply your makeup as she's located in Toronto, everyone can access her super helpful videos, like this one:



Ready to be Flawless?


Check out more videos here.


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Sunday, June 14

A is for Anne Klein & Ann Taylor


The first letter of the alphabet on our way through the petite fashionista dictionary is for these two lines with similar names. Both lines offer a wide selection of current styles that are classic and can be worn by women of many ages. Ann Klein is slightly more conservative and mature, while Anne Taylor is more fitted and can appeal to young women in their twenties as well. Both lines pride themselves on quality, that at a moderate price point the average petite fashionista can afford (don't miss their sale section online too!)





When shopping Ann Klein this season look for their fitted blazers and jackets. 

A classic blazer that fits you like a glove can be transitioned from season to season. The sleeveless safari style on the left is so classic and on trend with this summers boho global vibe. Imagine this with a summer floral dress or some dress shorts and killer tan gladiator heels!








When shopping Ann Taylor this season look for their bright blouses, ecspecially this turquoise one to the left that is ideal for us small busted petites to add some volume where we need to most. Also, the ruffle detail is vertical so it has an elongating effect.

Don't miss their super flattering and feminine summer dress collection as well!















p.s Ann Taylor is my favorite of the two, but many clients of mine have had luck with Anne 
Klein.


Other A's for Petites:

A-line dresses - this style provides us with a fluid line that elongating and comfy!

ASOS Petites - Cheap and super trendy from the UK, go nuts with all the fun styles that were inspired by the latest styles from the stars!

Ashley Olsen - If you're looking for a petite celeb who isn't affraid to take fashion risks then this 5'1 beauty is your girl.


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Saturday, June 13

How to be a Petite Fashionista from A to Z!


Want to be the best dressed petite on your block?

Follow this series of posts starting tomorrow!

I'm going to take you on a petite fashion journey from A - Z!

Plus... look for discounts and savings on petite fashion!



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The Petite Fashion Destination

 
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