This week and weekend there is a Trina Turk sample sale taking place at Trina’s Alhambra outlet. These sales only happen once in a blue moon –so stop by to rifle through all the racks of petite goodness.

Last time my friends and I were at a Trina Turk outlet sample sale every item was $25 — we made out like bandits.

Trina Turk Outlet Store
2075 West Mission Road 91803
Alhambra, CA 91803 ex.25
(626) 548-7768

Wednesday-Friday: noon - 6pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm

Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

If you’re anything like me, you’re always in the market for unique jewelry. So, I’m pleased to report that my persistence has paid off yet again. This time, I’ve fallen in love with the resplendent, delicate collection created by San Francisco-based jewelry designer Peggy Li.

Ruby Earrings with Rose Gold | $95

For more than five years, Peggy’s feminine, handmade jewelry has been featured on shows like “What About Brian” and “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer,” and noted in both Oprah magazine and Lucky.

Triple Moon Earrings | $49

Peggy’s inspiration lies in nature. Her latest muse? The organic shapes and finishes of soft metals. (And my personal favorite – rubies with rose gold.)

Brass Locket | $62

Bracelets and necklaces start at 7” and 15”, but she will custom-fit most of her designs to fit that delicate neckline or wrist. Special orders are also welcome – Peggy will help you design the perfect piece for any occasion.

Rose Quartz Dream Necklace | $59

Oh, and from one petite lass to another, Peggy stands an elegant 5’2”…

serafina readers receive a 15% off coupon good from July 10 to July 25. Use “serafina” at checkout.

I sold my wedding dress on eBay a few years ago — and it was an excellent experience. As luck would have it, a woman in D.C. was exactly my size and was absolutely thrilled to receive a size 00 silk strapless gown at a fraction of the cost. I felt relieved the dress was going to someone that was as delighted to wear it as I was.

Since then, I’ve been hooked on eBay. There are great finds to be had for us petite women. My suggestion is to check often as new items are listed daily. For my devoted serafina readers, I’ve taken some of the legwork out and found a several fantastic XS and XXS summer dresses.

There’s a classic 1950’s vintage black dress (waist: 24″) currently going for $19.

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Here’s a stunning size 0 BCBG dress for $70.

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How about a wrap dress by BCBG? In size 0, currently at $2.25.

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And, last but not least, here’s a strapless size 0 dress by Milly in a red and white floral pattern for $75.

CoutureCandy is a brilliant online shopping smorgasbord of petite and small-sized hot designer duds at a fraction of the cost.  Although I love the entire site, I always stop first at the “new arrivals” section — it showcases the new, the stylish, and for me, the must-haves for the season. If you are a size 2 or 4, you’re golden.

Couture Candy smartly offers various ways to shop. The clever designer index is alphabetical and makes it easy to find designers at a glance. You can also refine your search by selecting your size in the top sub nav bar (including size 0 AND petite), as well as search by price, color, size, or designer. Anything that’s in stock can be a part of your search, making it easy to find that James Jeans miniskirt in a size 0 that you’ve been hankering for. Not to mention their page of great Podcasts, stylist essentials and their very own blog.

For summer check out the new items from Brette Sandler, Woo, Matiko Footwear and more. Online shopping doesn’t get much sweeter than this…

Ah, California livin’. Days and days of sun-drenched skies with nary a cloud in sight. Afternoons bring the warm sun with its bright, luminous, dazzling light. Not to mention the higher risk of sunburns, wrinkles, and skin cancer.

Schooner | S | $36

Hats. Hats. Hats. Summer in L.A. can be damaging to your skin without protection. It’s the season to cover your noggin’ in style, and ladies, have I found the place: Goorin on Melrose. Everything from funky custom fedoras to sporty bucket hats in a wide range of summer colors and prints can be found in this shop. The majority of the hats are unisex (don’t forget to protect your significant other); still, they have a fine selection of hats designed solely for us.

Vespa | S | $38

Women’s sizing starts at XS (7-1/8-inch width) — much too small on me. Ask the friendly sales staff to help with measuring.

Shimmer | 0/S | $27

And because they’re affordable ($35-$65) you can have one for the beach, the pool, the cabana, the picnic, the hike, shopping on Melrose…

Dollywood | 0/S | $18

If you’re outside of L.A.visit their online shop, or check out their handy store locator.

Our friends at Goorin Brothers have offered serafina readers a 10% discount on your entire purchase! Enter ’serafina’ at check out through July 16th.

Goorin Hat Shop L.A.
7627 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 951–0393
Open daily: 11am – 7pm