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Pretty Pieces from Anthropologie
Shorty Stories | August 13th 2008 by prosperewebitor
Fall has arrived at Anthropologie, with beautiful coats, tops and skirts. As usual, Anthropologie does not have a big selection, but the following are pieces that I liked and are available in petites:Street Poet TrenchSunless Skies ShiftSufi SkirtThe read more
Petite Premium Denim Designer Allison Izu
Shorty Stories | August 11th 2008 by prosperewebitor
Like many petite women, Allison Izu Song, 5'2" was frustrated at how clothes fit her. However, as a fashion designer, Allison was able to not only hem her clothes, but also alter it in a way that it would resemble her silhouette. She also realized th read more
Cynthia's August J.Crew Picks
Shorty Stories | August 3rd 2008 by prosperewebitor
While August has just arrived, the new arrivals at J.Crew scream fall, with their school-like jackets and coats. However, there are a few pieces that one can still wear in the heat of August. Here are a few picks:Ones with petite sizes:Petite silk read more
The Peruvian Connection
Shorty Stories | July 30th 2008 by prosperewebitor
I found out about this line from Luxe Petites, another petite blog. According to the site, Peruvian Connection has actually been around for more than 30 years, founded by a mother/daughter team and the brand's contact address is in Kansas. They al read more
Banana Republic Fall/Holiday 2008 Collection
Shorty Stories | July 6th 2008 by prosperewebitor
What do you think of the collection? There seems to be a lack of colour for this collection. I'm also not sure if all of it is their Monogram collection or if there's a mix. Some of the pieces are petite-friendly, though. Let's hope that they'll read more
New Petite Line: Balzac
Shorty Stories | June 26th 2008 by prosperewebitor
I found Balzac through the Serafina site. Balzac, whose slogan is "petite wear with a genuine flair," was founded by Lynn Colclough of Irvine, California. Balzac's clothes are cut to fit all petite figures, not the skinny, size 00P woman. According read more
Cynthia's J.Crew Picks for June
Shorty Stories | June 5th 2008 by prosperewebitor
Not a lot of selection this month in the petites category, but here are a few that I like:Solid Jessie BlouseCrystal-button Starlet JacketThat's actually it! There ONLY THREE items in the "new arrivals" section that are available in petite sizes as read more
As Seen on Screen
Shorty Stories | May 22nd 2008 by prosperewebitor
I found this online store via Serafina when they interviewed Vikki Taylor of Yo-Shorty. As Seen on Screen (aka ASOS) is an online store similar to YOOX or eLuxury. Unlike YOOX and eLuxury, ASOS actually has a petite line. The petite sizes are for read more
Lovely Petite Dresses at Anthropologie
Shorty Stories | May 14th 2008 by prosperewebitor
I don't normally write about Anthropologie. Though they have petites (and they deliver internationally), I usually find their selection small. Very small, in fact. The entire petite collection is only four pages, consisting of dresses, pants and a read more
Next Issue of Prospere Magazine: Cynthia Meets Paige Adams-Geller…
Shorty Stories | May 12th 2008 by prosperewebitor
I had the opportunity to meet Paige Adams-Geller of Paige Premium Denim on Saturday as a part of an event at Holt Renfrew, Bloor Street. I'll have a full write-up of the event in Prospere Magazine in the issue out tomorrow morning, but meanwhile, her read more
Celebrating Petiteness with Shortbred
Shorty Stories | May 6th 2008 by prosperewebitor
Petite Personal Shopper is introducing a new petite line from the UK called Shortbred, an online store selling t-shirts with petite-centric slogans. The line of clothing was started by British five-footer, Faye, who is on a "petite mission to make t read more
Petite Designers Will Be Recognized When Pigs Fly: Poll
Shorty Stories | May 2nd 2008 by prosperewebitor
Question: Do you think we'll ever see a famous designer for petites?13% said: Yes, but not without celebrity spokespeople27% said: When they start thinking outside of the box when it comes to sizing22% said: Yes, but not before a plus sized designer3 read more
Petite Fashionista Presents June 22, 2008 in Toronto!
Shorty Stories | April 24th 2008 by prosperewebitor
I just spoke with Christa Jean of Petite Fashionista and she's told me more news about Petite Fashionista Presents! She has confirmed that the event will include the following brands!Joe's Jeans Sweet PetiteTLE Designsand MORE!In addition to shopping read more
Shorty Story Ideas and Opportunities to Contribute
Shorty Stories | April 22nd 2008 by prosperewebitor
Hey everyone!It's your turn now! What kinds of petite articies would you like to see here at Shorty Stories? More fashion? Social issues? Petite-related events? Profiles of people who are petite? Post your ideas here!Also, after a year of posting sto read more
Cute Spring Dresses at Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft
Shorty Stories | April 16th 2008 by prosperewebitor
As the weather warms up, many women are exchanging their jeans and heavy sweaters for dresses. Ann Taylor (and Ann Taylor Loft) has been a favourite of mine for petite selection - unlike many other brands, it's not granny-like and the selection at br read more
Atsui Tokyo: Cutting Edge Japanese Fashion Right here in North Am…
Shorty Stories | April 14th 2008 by prosperewebitor
Atsui Tokyo is a new Seattle boutique selling hip fashion from Japan. As people in Japan are on average, smaller than Americans, many items in their women's line are cut perfectly for many petites. However, their pants are still "American length" wit read more
Have trouble finding clothes that fit? Try Shop It To Me!
Shorty Stories | April 4th 2008 by prosperewebitor
I recently signed up for a unique service called Shop It To Me. I receive regular e-mails from them telling me which brands have gone on sale. They have over 500 names, including J.Crew, Banana Republic, Joe's Jeans, Diane von Furstenberg, Theory and read more
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