Ashely K from Oberlin, OH is the winner of a Lucia bra and panty set courtesy of The Little Bra Company! She wrote…I’ve definitely tied my bra straps together in the back, racer-back style! You’re not alone! I’ve also tried pinning the straps onto the back of the bra to make them an inch or so shorter, but the pins always pop open and poke my back Oh gosh, I’ve tried everything! I’d love to win one of these bras, what a fabulous invention for us tiny girls!

Congrats Ashely! We know you’ll love your new lingerie. Thanks to everyone who entered and stay tuned for more five star giveaways in 2009!

How many times have you slipped on a bra, only to be met with straps that are too long to give your girls the support they so deserve? Oh, you haven’t shopped The Little Bra Company yet? Have you not fallen in love with its bestselling “Lucia” style, a contoured lace push-up design with a deep plunge?

Well, I’ll make it easy for you. Leave a comment with your favorite make-this-bra-fit story, and we’ll award the most deserving gal with a Lucia bra-and-panty set. You’ll enjoy a choice of two new colors: oyster/aqua and peony/tangerine. Sizes include 28 (new!) to 36, A and B cups. And we promise — those days of using safety pins to pull loose straps together, racer-back style, are over. (True story.)

Get your entries in by December 31st to win! Winners will be announce January 2nd. Happy New Years ladies!!

The Lush Jewelry giveaway winner is JS from West Los Angeles! She wrote in *twice* to win a magnificent pair of Kara earrings. Her entries read:

I do not deserve to wear this jewelry… It would be inappropriate for this high-top wearing skater to don any of these beautiful pieces while tearing up the streets of UCLA and Venice beach. Scrutinizing eyes would disapprove of the dichotomous pairing of punk and glitter… but wait, maybe it is precisely this flash of femininity and gold that she is missing? 

and…

I was kidding earlier when I said I don’t deserve your jewelry!! I do. I really, really do. And i’d love to ;D. Thanks for the chance!

JS had me at dichotomous. Congrats petite skater lady! Barbara and I are thrilled to don you with new jewelry for your holiday parties!

Just in time for the holiday gift-giving frenzy, I’ve discovered Barbara Wheeler’s Lush Jewelry collection. This fabulously talented designer has created a delicate and feminine selection that’s ideal for petite frames. And it’s every bit as unique as it is dainty. Because, fortunately for the lucky recipient, most of her pieces are one of a kind. Her design philosophy is all about freedom of expression, rather than mass production, and her customers love her for it.

I was honored to chat with Barbara about Lush Jewelry and what inspired her latest collection.

What are your favorite metals and stones to work with, and why?
I mostly work with 14k gold filled and sterling silver because they are so versatile. I can make something that looks really organic or add some juicy gemstones and make a really luscious, expensive-looking piece. Lately I’ve been obsessing over gunmetal — it has a vintagey appearance that I like to pair with gold for a chic, unique look. I also love rainbow moonstone, labradorite and green amethyst because they’re so clear and almost look wet when they’re high quality.

What inspires your line?
So many things inspire me. Nature, architecture — and not having any earrings to wear today! So, of course, I’ll have to sit down and make a pair of earrings to perfectly complement my outfit and mood. That happens a lot. Sometimes they’re one of a kind and sometimes they make it into my line. But they ALWAYS make me late!

What would you like my readers to know about your line?
So often, my jewelry is described as “delicate,” so whether they choose a three-inch long pair of earrings or small hoops, their petite frames will be accentuated rather than overwhelmed by my jewelry.

Lush Jewelry has graced the pages of ELLE, Pacific, Want, and 944 magazines, and has been used in a number of local fashion shows. A growing number of fashionistas and celebrities alike are taking notice. Petite musician Lily Allen in particular, if you don’t mind the name-drop!

Lucky for us, she’s agreed to a serafina giveaway! Winners will have a choice of the following:

See yourself pairing one of these beauties with your new holiday attire? Comment or email and tell us why you deserve to own such a fabulous design, and it can be yours. We’ll select winners Sunday, November 30th.

Congrats goes to Jess in the Bronx! She is the big winner of the Lula Lu corset and panty set. She wrote:

So… I grew up in a really rural area where beauty always equaled busty bosoms. I always felt somewhat inadequate (and the cruel comments boys used to make about my chest certainly didn’t help).

I am older now and happily living in New York! I grew to love my body, and I wouldn’t change anything about myself in a million years! I don’t want to sound cheesy (I totally sound cheesy), but I’ve finally realized that everybody is beautiful… it’s just a matter of finding what works for you. Falling in love with fashion increased my confidence immeasurably. And thanks to the internet and blogs like yours… it’s been a lot easier to find flattering dresses that show off my waist or jeans that enhance my assets.

But I unfortunately still have yet to find the perfect lingerie set… I fluctuate between a 32a/aa, and I’m so TIRED of having lingerie just hang off of me. Oh Lula Lu, why are you all the way in California? I have had that corset bookmarked for MONTHS, but because I am a poor college student, I haven’t been able to save up enough money to purchase it… and burgundy is my favorite color! Okay enough begging.

Remember when I said that this fall’s fashion included blacks and greys with splashes of color, like burgundy? Well, here’s your burgundy, ladies! I’m giving away one corset-panty set from our favorite petite-lovin’ lingerie shop, Lula Lu. Sizing is limited—your potential sexiness is not, of course! So tell me why you must have this playful set of lacy goodness, using your PG-13 judgment, and I’ll announce the winner on October 8th. Good luck!

Congratulations goes out to Isabel of West Hollywood and Katherine of New York City! You girls are the proud owners of new fall legwear courtesy of Seattle’s Atsui Tokyo!

Isabel wrote:

Good stockings are definitely a necessity this fall. Especially with all of the skirts that are trendy. I want these bc I want stockings and leggings that fit. And they’re really really cool.

Katherine proclaimed:

I’m 5′0″ and a size 2 petite. I need new hose, socks, leggings you name it. Thanks for the chance to win small sizes!! You have no idea how much I appreciate it.

Enjoy your new sexy legwear girls. And to all others who entered, stay tuned for more serafina petite giveaways!

Want more info on the hottest Japanese trends? Stop by the Atsui Tokyo Web site. Atsui carries exclusively Japanese upscale designer fashion for both men and women, including a range of premium Japanese denim and a selection of clothing and accessories to meet both casual and professional demands.  Atsui focuses on the up-and-coming Japanese designers and the quality of the fabric and the make provided by Japanese artisanship. And they’re available to all of you sweet petites right here in the US of A.

The right stockings are a must this season for all of your fashionable petite outfits. The serafina Atsui Tokyo Gunze legwear giveaway ends Friday! Share with me why you must have a few pair of stockings, and we’ll reward the two lucky readers with goodies from Tokyo’s very own label Gunze. Just leave a comment or send an email why you need this legwear and it could be yours. My favs? The fishnets. What girl doesn’t want the hottest hosiery from Tokyo…?

And as a super bonus, Atsui Tokyo is offering free shipping to serafina readers with a minimum order of $15, valid during the giveaway only. This offer applies to email and phone orders only. Simply mention “serafina.” E-mail requests should be sent to sales AT atsuitokyo DOT com.

This time of year, we petites begin taking note of stockings. The prints, the solids, the daring-but-occasionally-necessary fish nets. But finding a collection that doesn’t sag or pucker is near impossible.

Of course, I’d never point out a flaw in our fashion system without promptly sharing a solution!

Seattle’s very own Atsui Tokyo boutique is our mecca for perfectly fitted stockings. Ladies, the quality of the stockings is superb. In addition to being superbly soft and comfy, these beauties fit perfectly without rolling, pinching or sagging.

I’m overjoyed, of course, and simply must give away an assortment of these key finds. Share with me why you must have a few pair of stockings, and we’ll reward the two lucky readers with goodies from Japanese stocking label Gunze. Just leave a comment or send an email why you need these tights and they could be yours. The drawing ends Friday, September 26th, and winners will be announced Monday, September 30th!

Stockings are one-size, and the recommended size for M/L  is 4′11″ to 5′5″. Check out Atsui’s online shop for additional info.

Also, for those ready to commit, Atsui Tokyo is offering free shipping to serafina readers with a minimum order of $15, valid during the giveaway only. This offer applies to email and phone orders only. Simply mention “serafina.” E-mail requests should be sent to sales AT atsuitokyo DOT com.

I’m thrilled to announce the winners of the Balzac giveaway. And, because there were so many entries Lynn generously offered another pair of pants to serafina readers.  The winners are Courtney in Antioch, CA and Kim in Alberta, Canada!

Courtney wrote:

I need a new pair of pants because I work in a public library and I think if I owned a pair of petite candy pants, no patron would ever come up to me again and say, “Oh my gosh, you’re so tiny. When do you graduate from high school?” Instead, they’d say, “Your pants are made of so much awesome,” and that would make me just a tad happier every day.

Kim declared:

Honestly…I only have two pairs of pants that fit me. I had twins a little over a year ago and had to say goodbye to my wardrobe forever. I went from a size 2 to a size 10 and don’t feel very good about it. Those pants actually might make me feel a bit better.

Congratulations ladies! Lynn and I hope you enjoy your fabulous new pants. For all of you gals that entered — stay tuned, we will be hosting more giveaways in the coming weeks.