Friday, March 5, 2010
BCBG XXS and Size 5 Nine West Shoes
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Labels: BCBG, Nine West, outlet malls, size 5 shoes, spring 2009
Thursday, March 4, 2010
My New Shoes
The white thing on top (on the left shoe) is called a "halter." It helps keep my feet in!
I went shoe shopping yesterday and bought a pair of Chie Mihara shoes. Her shoes were still a tad bit big on me (due to my narrow feet - at least the guy at the store said my feet were narrow. I always thought that they were normal in front, but skinny at the back), so I not only got insoles for them, but also "halters" - stickers which go on top of the shoe to prevent my feet from slipping out. These shoes are great, and I can't wait to wear them when the weather gets warmer!
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Labels: Chie Mihara, halters, insoles, shoes, size 5 shoes, small sizes
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Who Alters Lingerie?
Tried going lingerie shopping at a boutique today. There were soooooo few 30 bands that they gave me 32 bands to try. Since 32 is a tad bit too big for me, they suggested that I alter them. Who does this? Also, why is it that 30 bands are more common in Europe (including the UK) but next to impossible to find here?
*ANGRY*
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Labels: 30 bands, alterations, frustrated, frustration, lingerie, strange
Monday, March 1, 2010
Many Would Enter Petite Model Search
Last month, we asked you: Bella Petite Magazine is looking for models 5'5" or shorter for their publication. Will you enter?
42% said that they'd enter, since it would give some attention to non-celeb petites
7% said that they might, but would need to think about it first
14% said that they wouldn't, since they aren't "modelling" types
7% wondered what kind of clothing these ladies would model (ummm, PETITE SIZED CLOTHING, SILLY!!!! What else would they be modelling?)
21% had no idea what Bella Petite magazine was.
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Labels: Bella Petite, fashion, model searches, petite sizes
Friday, February 26, 2010
Exactly why we are having issues...
I posted a message on the wall of someone related to the fashion industry about petites and body image. I've received a few replies including comments about how we aren't ostricized like women of size, etc and even going as far as saying that being short isn't a "body image" issue and that we don't "suffer" for being short. What do you think? Would you agree with that person? Do you think that's the reason why no one takes us seriously?
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Labels: average heights, being petite, body image issues, clothing, comparing sizes
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Fashion industry and size
A recent New York Times article mentioned the fact that model Coco Rocha is being booked less this season because she is now a size four and considered "too fat" by industry standards. WTF!!!! Really, it's up to the designers to make changes. We can complain all we want, but there won't be any changes unless the designers change.
Note: A similar post (with this very video) is up in Prospere Magazine as well.
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Labels: alternative models, body image issues, designers, fashion industry, petite models, problems, regular sizes
Friday, February 12, 2010
Missed Ann Lauren's Bella Petite interview with ANTM contestant, Sundai Love?
You can now listen to it online HERE!
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Labels: ANTM, Bella Petite, Cycle 13, interviews, petite cycle, Sundai
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Petite Bollywood Actress Rocks the Runway in Archana Kockhar
According to Bella Petite, Bollywood actress, Minnisha Lamba is only 5'1". Though Minnisha rocks the dress (designed by Archana Kochar, who is 5 feet even), would she be modelling if she weren't an actress?
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Labels: actress, Archana Kockhar, Bollywood, film, India, Minnisha Lamba, petite models
Friday, February 5, 2010
Does this sweater look big?
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Labels: Banana Republic, size issues, sweaters
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Petites now available in 14 Canadian Stores!
According to an email I received from Banana Republic, petites are now available in the following stores:
Sherway Gardens, Toronto *
Bayshore Centre, Ottawa
Fairview Pointe-Claire, Montreal
Promenade St Bruno, St. Bruno
Carrefour Laval, Laval
You can still shop for petite sizes at:
Bloor Street, Toronto
Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto
Toronto Dominion Square, Calgary
Metropolis @ Metrotown, Vancouver
Rideau Centre, Ottawa
Richmond Centre, Richmond
Sainte-Catherine Street, Montreal
Robson Centrepoint, Vancouver
Park Royal Shopping Centre, West Vancouver
*- It looks like Shoppes at Don Mills will no longer be carrying petites and has moved them over to Sherway.
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Labels: Banana Republic, Canada, petite shopping








