Ah, yes. Shopping therapy on a Saturday afternoon. Nothing cures workweek blues better than a trip to Native. And, lo and behold, I found a bevy of great sale items in small sizes during my latest escapade.

Nieves Lavi | Lyla Dress | $170 (sale price)

Postella Tunic | $99

The Postella tunic is lovely and available in petite. This stunning number is perfect paired with black jeans. And, speaking of, Joe’s Jeans are on sale. Last weekend, I noted a respectable handful of size 24s available for the picking.

Monteau Shirt | Linen | $20

Their $20 rack had numerous x-small dresses – plenty of great buys for spring and summer. As for me, I went with a Monteau linen shirt.

Ya T-shirt | $24

Native also carries a t-shirt line of alternative fabric – namely, Ya, which is made of 60% bamboo. Super soft, perfectly small, and tagged at only $24.

Level 99 | Sailor Shorts | Linen | $84

There are two Level 99 shorts that I liked: the Chloe bermuda for $84, and the denim/linen sailor shorts for $99. Both well-fitted and well-matched with my new wedges.

Level 99 | Bermuda Short | Denim | $99

Looking for a skinny jean? Try the JBrand capri in dark blue. While labeled as ‘capri,’ they fit me like a jean. The bottom cuff grazes my ankles and, as Kess put it, ‘showed off my bum well.’

If all else fails ask Kessa for help with sizes. She is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about what‘s on the racks.

You’ll want to hurry in. ‘Cause while Native receives merchandise twice weekly (usually Saturdays and Mondays), their small sizes are the first to go.

Native
5915 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, 90026
(323) 962-7710

I share the goal of every gal: Discovering designer clothes that flatter my shape, fit my measurements, and complement my fashion taste. And I’ve found the way with myShape.com

Andy the Ahn | 2 | Jacket $360 & Short $210

Mesmerize Wrap Dress | XS | $89

Signing up only takes an easy 15 minutes, which is time well spent given the results. And, should you lack a tape measure, they’ll gladly send you one. All you need to do is simply drop them an email at tapemeasure@myshape.com, along with your name and street address.

Of course, you can always leave the measuring to the professionals. I had mine taken months ago at the Golden Needle in Los Feliz. You’ll pay roughly $12, but precise measurements are worth it.

Sizing on myShape starts from 0-2-4, however the site leans toward 2s and 4s. Petite lines include (but are not limited to) Andy the Ahn, Vera Christina & Arev.

B.Luu in sunny Pasadena is having a Use Your Tax Refund Fashionably sale. Shop at the online boutique and receive 20% off until April 22. Use tax code Tax Refund during check out to get your refund. Lines they carry that run small include: Development, AG denim, Black Halo, Diesel, Yaya, Ella Moss, Mon Petit Oiseau, Nolita, Hanii Y and more.

And what’s more, you’ll receive 15% off on your birthday week, and students receive 10% off anything any time.

B.Luu
340 E. Coloroado Blvd. #135
Pasadena, CA 91101
(888) 792-2588

Looking for a great opportunity to spend your tax refund? How about the Billion Dollar Babes Diane von Furstenberg sale next Saturday?

Saturday, April 21, 2007
10am-7pm

Platinum Members 8am
Gold Members 9am

W Los Angeles - Westwood
930 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

To RSVP go to http://bdbinvite.com

RSVPs close Friday, April 20th at 7pm

Complimentary bubbly from Pink Sparkling Wine,
free oxygen facials and spa treats from Bliss Spa.

There’s a public parking lot at Hilgard and Weyborn (less than a block south of the W) for $7. W hotel parking is $14.

Constructed of silk tricotine in classic and bust-flattering cuts, JCrews’s wedding dresses have an exceptional fit and won’t wrinkle — a minor miracle on your wedding day. Another thing to be thankful for: your best friends won’t weep all over your gown if you let them choose from JCrew’s well thought-of selection of petite bridesmaid dresses. These gowns come in an array of classic colors.

While white shoes are always lovely, if not traditional, I also recommend exploring the uniquely stunning pale gold. Regarding accoutrements, match your dress with a warm, refined silk-cashmere wrap and vintage-inspired mini-silk clutch (in the same material as the gown) for an exquisitely polished look. Because every bride needs to stash her lip gloss somewhere…

Avery Silk Long Cross Back Dress | P0 | $295

Caroline Wedding Gown | 0P | $295

Sadie Faille Dress | 0P | $295

Lyndsey Cotton Cady Dress | 0P | $265

Lucie Sandals | 5 | $168

Tilley Satin Heels | 5 | $129

Silk Clara Clutch | $68

Tired of looking like a four-sided figure in your dress shirts? No more. Rebecca & Drew Manufacturing offer ready-to-wear, perfectly tailored shirts, jackets, and dresses designed by your bust size. Yup, that’s right—your bra size, not your dress size. Rebecca & Drew is combating the problem that every woman dreads: poorly tailored, boxy, shapeless, gape-at-the-top-I-can-see-your-boob button-front shirts.

Slim Fit Shirt | 32R | $175

Designers Drew Paluba (design background with Daryl K and Express) and Rebecca Matchett (co-founder of clever fashion label alice + olivia) were of one mind on one particular fashion dilemma: the woman’s dress shirt. While the button-front shirt is a mainstay of a modern working woman’s wardrobe, it also can be one of the most ill-fitting and least-considered staples.

Short Sleeve Dotted Swiss Shirt | 32AR | $165

Together they developed an exclusive pattern-making/sizing formula called TrioFit. Simply stated, TrioFit is a sizing system based on three basic measurements of a woman’s body: the chest circumference, bra cup size, and torso height. TrioFit sizing measures the woman by her bust size, waist and hip. The smallest garments they produce measure 32A bust, 22.5 waist, and 33.5 hip for a 5’5” woman.

French Cuff | 32AR | $178

Manufactured from elegant, luxurious European fabrics, shirts are available in slim fit or relaxed fit and come in 34 different sizing options, and in 20 fabrics and 12 styles.

Traditional Fit Shirt | 32R | $165

Finally, a shirt that’s flattering, functional, and fashionable.

Rebecca & Drew shirts, dresses, and jackets are available online and at their boutique in New York City’s über-trendy meat-packing district.

Rebecca & Drew
342 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 647-8904

To view styles and shop at their online boutique. Rebecca & Drew shirts can also be purchased at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue:

Petite fashion blogger, Moi of Ma Petite Chou, blogs voraciously about everything under the sun. Namely, Hollywood fashion, Asian designers, and fantastic finds worldwide.

She kindly accepted my interview. And below, her two cents about her blog, fashion, and what’s hot online.

Tell me a bit about your blog.
It’s a fashion and shopping blog where I talk about fashion trends, where to shop, where you can find great deals and discounts online, my love for shopping, and all things pretty and girly.

Inspiration? Do you have a favorite site or blog?
I frequent so many blogs on a daily basis I could never narrow it down to just one favorite.

You are an avid eBay shopper –- is it easy to find petite sizes?
I find that sellers in Asia offer a much better selection for smaller sizes, which I really like, aside from the ultra-cute and girly style that I’m crazy about. My favorite Asian eBay seller is Ever-Pretty US.

MNG | Tad Esfera Dress | $55

Banana Republic | Empire Waist Dress | $148

Any favorite articles of clothing?
My dresses; they are very versatile. I can wear them in so many ways, dressing them up or down. So, I have lots of fun with them. I love dresses from H&M, Le Chateau, Banana Republic, Mango, and Zara, among many, many others.

Shopping haunts?
I’m located in a small town an hour away from Toronto, Canada. So, If I want to do some serious shopping, I go to Toronto and shop ‘til I drop at the larger shopping malls, such as Yorkdale and Eaton’s Centre — these are my favorites.

Aldo Slovakia Pump | $109

My choice stores: Le Chateau, Aldo, H&M, Banana Republic, Club Monaco, Mexx, and Jacob. I also spend an obscene amount of time on online stores like Style Violet, Rampage, Lulu’s Fashion Lounge, Shopbop, Girlshop, Intermix, Mandee, YesStyle, GoJane, Daisymaze, Cutesyshoes, and so many others.

Your most recent purchase?
Ultra low-rise boyshorts from Garage Clothing. They have the cutest prints on them — I got some with monkeys and hippos — and they are insanely comfortable.

Any words of petite shopping wisdom?
Although I haven’t done it, a petite friend (at 5′0″ tall) buys clothes in children’s section (usually for girls, age 10-14). She has a closet filled with cute skirts and tops that fit her just right.