Petite Fashion Challenge #6

Petite Fashion Challenge #6 is being hosted by the one and only Jess from Stylepint.

The Challenge:“Dress Up Your Basics”
Jeans and a tee is a classic outfit starter. Depending on what you layer over this basic pairing, you can change style and feel of the entire look. This is your chance to show your personality and your creativity.
For this challenge, start off with a jeans and tee basic look (it can be any style or color) and dress it up to show off your personal style with accessories, jewelry, and whatever you’d like to add.

I was actually pretty excited about this one, my basic "uniform" is jeans and some kind of top so I did have a bunch of ideas going in my head, but I wanted to kind of just keep in simple and stick with one "look".

Here is my basic white T and jeans look:

T-shirt:  H&M XS

Jeans: Gap Jean Leggings 00R - OF COURSE! ;) (here)

Boots:  Me Too size 7

(As an aside my hair isn't chopped off, it was behaving badly so it went up in a ponytail - not the best look for me unfortunately!)

There are so many ways to dress of a simple outfit like this - scarves, jewellery, sweaters, jackets etc.  It's the perfect base to start any outfit on!

I decided to go with jewellery and a blazer.  BUT I thought I would go a little "extra" and throw on some "night time" jewellery and a pretty clutch:

Jewellery:  Avon (2 necklaces layered)

Clutch:  Banana Republic gift from ML of Twenty York Street

To dress it up even further, a blazer always does the trick!

Blazer:  Mexx XS

I wish I had found a pair of earrings to go with this outfit, but I felt the ones I had were either too small or too dangly and were competing with the necklace. 

I think this outfit is good enough for a night out on the town (if I ever had a night out on the town Ha!).

What do you think?

Thank you Jess for hosting this challenge!  If you would would to sign up to host a future challenge or would just like to know more about the challenges be sure to visit the Alterations Needed Forum.

Please be sure to check out all the other ladies participating at Stylepint's site.

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My Secret Santa Revealed!

Jessy from The Little Dust Princess was thoughtful enough to organize a Secret Santa event amongst some of us petites who participate in the Alterations Needed Forum.

It was such a fun experience and my first one doing any type of gift exchange with people I have only virtually met.

I was so excited when my gift arrived in the mail from the one and only Jen of From Head to Toe.  If you haven't checked out her blog - what are you waiting for?   I have been a long time follower (ahem perhaps stalker as my husband likes to call it) and she is one of my favorite petites :)

Here are pictures of all the items she sent me:

^such cute stationary!!^

^earrings to go with any outfit^

^I'm not sure how to use these but I'm sure I'll figure it out :P^

^Ahh I can't wait to try these masks out!  I will definitely be asking Jen the best way to use them^

^this colour is GORGEOUS - I can't wait to use it :) and the maple leafs are so Canadian LOL ^

^I absolutely love primers.  I have really oily skin, so this will be perfect to try out^

^sooo excited about this one since I watched Jen's video ^

^eeek, so excited - I've never tried eyelashes on my own before - I bought the glue so I will attempt these soon :)  ^

LOFT dress!  I remember seeing this on several petite bloggers.  Please let me know who you are so I can link your blog to this post :)

^Everything together!!! :) ^

And here's how the dress looks on me :)

Thank you Jen, I can't believe how generous you are!  I LOVE all my gifts and can't wait to put them all to good use!

Edit:   I drew Elle from Fast Food & Fast Fashion.  Click here to see what I got her :)

I'm so happy to have found the "petite community" and the whole blogging community!  I have had nothing but positive experiences in the short time I've been blogging.   If there is anyone out there thinking about starting a blog I highly recommend it.  It's a great way to communicate with others that have similar interests.  If blogging isn't for you perhaps checkout the Alterations Needed Forum.   Many bloggers and non bloggers are part of the forum and it's a really nice way to get to know each other.   Twitter is also a great way to join in on the conversation. 

I wish all of you a wonderful New Years and may 2011 bring you all great health and happiness and I hope new friendships :)

Verrrry Casual Friday - Loft Cardigan!

I just wanted to post really quickly one of my new favorite cardigans, the famous with petites Ann Taylor Loft Ruffled Cardigan as seen on Kelly, Chloe  and on Vicky in Turquoise (I got this one too!)

I used it to polish up an otherwise very casual Friday outfit.

Cardigan:  Ann Taylor Loft size XSP

Top:  H&M size S (old)

Jeans:  Gap Always Skinny Cropped Size 00

Necklace: Avon

Close up of the pretty ruffles:

Necklace:

Ann Taylor Loft is sadly not available in Canada nor does it ship to Canada :(.  Kelly aka Alterations Needed was kind enough to acquire a few of the petite items I was coveting.  If there is an item you are looking for but are unable to get your hands on try posting a request on the AN Forum Marketplace another fellow petite may be able to help you out!