A special thanks to Ellen Shing of Lula Lu for featuring serafina on her blog!
If you are in the market for lingerie and can’t find the petite sizes you require check out her online shop. Ellen has a spectacular selection of lingerie for all of your tiny parts. Should you be in San Mateo — mosey into her shop for first hand advice.
My old apron was given to me as a gift. And, let me tell you, it may be keeping spaghetti sauce off of my cashmere sweaters but it is definitely not flattering. It’s enormous, hangs like a potato sack down to mid-calf, and (as if it could get any more heinous) has a great big cappuccino on it. Not something I like to sport during dinner soirees.
Try the S if you are a 0 or 2. Both the Peacock and the Fujiyama aprons are particularly chef worthy. And they take special offers, so if the size or design doesn’t fit– they’ll work with you.
No need to feel frumpy in your apron any longer. As the company motto says: Life happens. Look fabulous.
I’ll try to gush about the opening of Barney’s CO-OP and Michael Kors at The Grove, but words simply cannot describe my happiness. We’re talking heaps of great clothing, ideally suited for the fashionable petite gal.
The Michael Kors “new lifestyle” store is replete with clothing, accessories, and footwear from the full range of Michael Kors collections: Michael Kors, KORS Michael Kors, and MICHAEL Michael Kors. And as a testament to his genius, his size XS/XP is a true size zero.
Always looking out for my fellow petites, I asked the friendly staff about petite orders. Generally, they receive between one and three P’s per style.
My recommendation: His blue and white shirt dress or the Santorini straw purse.
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As for Barney’s Co-op… well, cue that “kid in a candy store” feeling, ‘cause it’s duly appropriate! (Finally a Barney’s CO-OP in L.A.! What took so long?) Here, you’ll find a rockin’ selection of lines that run small, including Development, Geren Ford, Theory, Vena Cava and Daryl K 189.
A couple items of note: Check out the white Daryl K embroidered blouse and the Hayden Harnett Mercer clutch.
Daryl K 189 | P | $169 (sale price)
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CO-OP THE GROVE
189 The Grove Drive
Suite S-10
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 761–5255
Prefer skirts to the requisite summertime shorts? Then you’ll want to follow the throng of fellow skirt-lovers to SkirtSpot.com.
We’re talking a full-on shopping mecca for skirts — Skirt Spot carries an enormous selection of skirts with every style and fabric imaginable, including those ever-important petite sizes. The smallest petite skirt size begins at PXS (26–27).
Peruse, and you’ll find a healthy selection of skirts with cool details like hand-made buttons, hand-stitched ribbons, and feminine designs.
For petites, it’s all about elongating the body. So consider skirts that touch or fall just above the knee. You’ll also find that most Skirt Spot skirts are designed to sit approximately two inches below your waist — a perfect accompaniment to those belly-baring tanks.
Of course, your first visit to Mecca isn’t without incentive: use the code “my first purchase” during check out, and you’ll receive 10% off!
I love shoes. Case in point, my ‘Favorites’ folder on Zappos.com is seven pages long. So, I fueled my shoe addiction with a few purchases. And, let me tell you, my gorgeous new sandals are duly comfortable and perfect with my spring skirts…
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My new favorites from Bandolino.
Bandolino | Kris | size 5.5 | $73
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Sexy and strappy bronze from Anne Klein.
Oou in Los Feliz is is throwing a 10% off sale complete with sangria and tapas. The sale is this Thursday 5/17 from 6pm-10pm, and the first 30 people to arrive will receive a complimentary pair of sunglasses.
Special features include Melissa Shoes (you know the ones from Brazil that they can’t keep in stock), as well as Montassart Lucite Accessories.
Oou
1764 N. Vermont Avenue
(323) 665-6263
If you are in need or want of a hot new designer bikini this season to rock the beach– look no further. I recommend a handful of suits this summer that will fit, flatter and make you feel gorgeous. And, what’s better, you can find them all online.
You’ll beat the heat and remain elegant in this season’s mini dresses. Shopbop.com has a nice selection of petite sizes for your shopping pleasure. And after-all, for the petite girls it is all about accentuating the gams. And what better way than top flatter them with sizzling mini dresses.
This spring I love the designs and materials as much as I like the shortness in the style.
Coupled with my love of all-things-fashion, I’m fascinated with fabrics that are recycled into new, modern designs. Which is why I was elated to receive an email from designer Jen Sertl introducing her recycled vintage cashmere line Angelina Accoutrements.
Jen designs for women, using vintage cashmere as her main textile source. Everything is one-of-a-kind, as well as versatile and feminine. And, her creations fit petite woman just as beautifully as those over 5’4”.
How long have you been inspired to design with recycled fabrics?
Working with vintage cashmeres is something I truly love and enjoy every moment of. I hand-select each sweater based on quality (2-ply or more), style, and color. I find it invigorating to work with each vintage piece as each has inherent flaws to work around and with. It is a challenge I look forward to each time I pick one up. I incorporate Italian silk velvets, using embroidery and appliqués work.
What’s new in your studios? Do you have any new designs you would like to share with my readers?
New in my studio this season is my cashmere wrap, embellished with Italian silk velvet flowers, or plain and simple — which was my best seller this past season. They sold out at every trunk show. The best thing about them is their extreme versatility… they pair as easily with jeans and a tee, as they do with a skirt and boots. AND, the best discovery was how perfectly it suited a pregnant client of mine — it draped nicely over the belly and tied beneath it for a comfortable feel and look. She was thrilled to have an item of clothing that she could wear after the baby, too! They can also be worn in reverse and pinned with a vintage brooch.
New for this Fall — in addition to the ruffled edges of the cashmere, I have begun distressing it and then over-stitching those areas. Next, small neutral, hand-stitched seed beads nest themselves within and around the stitching. The look is subtle, and goes from day to night with a change of accessories.
What inspires you?
I was first inspired to work with recycled textiles out of necessity, though now from a larger sense of obligation. When I hand-select the cashmere and stumble upon beautiful designer pieces like Emanuel Ungaro, Michael Kors, etc., they might have one small hole or flaw, which, to some, seems irreparable. I love to give something a second life by working around it or cutting it up and starting over. I also like to incorporate the idea of a second life into the hang-tag by making a hand-written note that may say “I used to be boxy,” or for the beaded pieces, “In my next life, I am a Rockette!” It adds a little fun, and it lends itself nicely because coming up with a “style” name for each one-of-a-kind piece is nearly impossible.
Where is Angelina sold? Online and boutiques.
My designs are currently sold through private trunk shows, online, and local St. Louis/Chicago boutiques. This Fall, they will also be available at a boutique in Montana. Truly this year is the year of the big launch: of both the Website and getting out of my Midwest studio — Saint Louis.
What is your size range? Do you take special orders?
Sizes range from XS to XL. And, I do take special orders.
What else would you like to mention to my readers?
I also do A-line skirts which are mostly raw silk, or silk dupioni with hand-made, raw-edged silk ruffles — wrap-style, knee length, long opera length, and adjustable elastic waists.
Ladies, I couldn’t be more excited about the shopping extravaganza I intend to partake in during the month of May. There are oodles of great opportunities for ya’ll to get the petite spring looks you want, and at a fraction of the cost.
Vintage
Vintage Fashion Expo
Saturday, May 12th - Sunday, May 20th
The Vintage Fashion Expo comes to LA only three times a year and is the place to find authentic timeless design. The expo includes over 75 dealers from across the country who sell clothing, textiles, jewelry and accessories that span roughly 125 years.
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Saturday – 10:30am-6pm
Sunday - 11am-5pm
Admission - $20
Revamp Vintage Fashion Show
May 27th
On the last Sunday of each month Annamarie von Firley holds a free vintage fashion show Downtown featuring reproduced vintage clothing. Each month plays off a different decade; for May she’s featuring the fabulous 40’s. After the show you can mingle, enjoy cocktails and sometimes purchase the pieces from the show.
834 S. Broadway, Ste. 1200
LA, CA 90014
(213) 488-3387
Show begins promptly at 12:30.
Billion Dollar Babes
BDB is having a huge three day spring sale the first week of June.
Friday June 8th - Platinum and Gold Members, Noon-9pm (entry time depends on member status)
Saturday June 9th, 9am-5pm
Sunday June 10th, 11am-4pm
IVAR Studios
1525 Ivar Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
To RSVP go to the BDB website. Parking is tricky so get there early!
Spring Glam Sample Sale
Saturday, May 12
The Spring Glam sample sale offers a handful of lines that run small including: Ella Moss, J Brand, True Religion, and Splendid.
Barkar Hangar
3021 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sale hours are 11am-5pm
$15 for VIP preview
$5 for general admission in advance or pay $7 cash at the door.
Stuart Weitzman
Monday, May 21 - Wednesday, May 23
The Fall 2007 trunk show will be held at the Stuart Weitzman boutique on Rodeo, and will have an exhaustive range of sizes (starting as small as AAAA). Look for the Slingex wedge in leopard.
Stuart Weitzman Boutique
437 N. Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 860-9600
Show hours are between 10am-6pm
Stella McCartney
Wednesday, May 30 - Thursday, May 31
One of my favorite designers for small sizes is Stella McCartney. I’m pleased to announce that she’ll be having a spring trunk show at the end of the month at her WeHo boutique.
Stella McCartney
8823 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 273-7051
Event hours are 11am-6pm
Designer Preview
If you would like to meet Ella Moss and thank her for creating petite sizes that fit, you will be happy to know she will be at the Costa Mesa Nordstrom in person previewing her new collection Saturday, May 26th.
Nordstrom
South Cost Plaza
3333 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 549-8300 ex. 1360
She’ll be there from 1pm-4pm.
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