Archive for October, 2010

Oct

PENNY LOAFERS ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY

Recent articles in O, The Oprah Magazine and Real Simple sent me flashing back to my preppy collegiate days when I wore my beloved Bass Weejun loafers with literally everything that I owned. The style revival of loafers led me to wonder, “Does a classic loafer ever really got out of style?”

The consensus from my fashion research seems to be that the loafer is not everybody’s look, but this classic, comfortable shoe is always in style, at least in some circles. This season, look for new twists on the iconic and ageless shoe including loafers in bright colors, patent leather, two-tones, animal prints, and even platform heels.

Bass Weejuns

Classic Bass Weejun loafers

Updated loafers from www.avon.com

Posted by: Kim at 10:35 am Comments Off | Topic: Trends

Oct

JACKET REQUIRED

A well-chosen jacket could be the cornerstone of your fall petite wardrobe. Stretch your clothing budget this fall by investing in a versatile jacket that looks just as good with jeans or dressy wool gabardine trousers. Draw attention upward for added height in a classic camel peacoat, a timeless trench, or a ruffled leather jacket. This season, go for a jacket that showcases your fashion personality. Try something wild in an animal print, a sophisticated tuxedo style, a casual boyfriend jacket in sweatshirt fabric, or a “borrowed from the boys” tailored menswear pattern.

INC Ruffled Jacket $59 on sale at http://www,macys.com

Posted by: Kim at 11:15 am Comments Off | Topic: Shopping

Oct

THE YEAR OF THE CARDIGAN

2010 is the year of the cardigan! This is great news for all petite women because a cardigan sweater is one of the best fashion investments you can make. Cardigans are everywhere right now – in store windows, in store catalogs, and online. Maybe it is the influence of First Lady Michelle Obama, the popular televisions shows “Mad Men” and “Gossip Girl,” or a combination of all three, but cardigans have never been hotter.

A cardigan is both timeless and seasonless. The same cardigan you have been throwing over sundresses all summer can be layered over a turtleneck sweater this winter. Petite women should emphasize the flattering vertical lines of a cardigan with long pendant necklaces. Some of my favorite cardigans can be found at J. Crew (www.jcrew.com) in soft classic colors with updated details.

Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl

Take advantage of the current cardigan frenzy because… You can never own too many cardigans!

Posted by: Kim at 2:49 pm 1 Comment » | Topic: Trends

Oct

VESTED INTEREST

The vest is one of the “must have” fashion items for Fall 2010. This is great news for all petite women because a vest is one of the most petite-friendly garments you can own. A sweater vest that features a flattering V-neckline will automatically make a short body frame look longer. A button-front or zip-front vest paints lengthening vertical lines on the petite figure.

Fashion designers make a big statement with vests in their Fall collections, often presenting the vest as a jacket alternative. Look for knit vests, velvet vests, fur vests, even fun and fuzzy shearling vests. For a perfect petite choice, pair a button-front vest in a menswear pattern with a feminine ruffled blouse. The V-lines of the vest partner with the vertical ruffles to visually elongate while showcasing one of the season’s hottest looks.

INC Shearling Vest $89 at www.macys.com Inc Petite Shearling Vest

Posted by: Kim at 10:20 am Comments Off | Topic: Trends