Video: Webitor’s Picks from Joe Fresh and J.Crew

As cold weather approaches, I’m finding that I’m wearing more and more sweaters.  I actually have a huge collection in my closet (and my old closet at my parents’ place) dating back to high school (I think I still have a Fair Ilse sweater from the Gap circa 1995 or 1996.)  My three newest additions,… [Continue Reading]

Allison Izu’s New Collection Available 11/21!

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ShareAfter a season’s break, new pieces from Allison Izu‘s petite-focused denim line will launch at her online store on November 21.  The new collection consists of six pieces, including skinnies, boot cut jeans as well as a pair of 1980s-inspired ripped jeans and sell between $138-142 US.  Shipping is free for all US orders over [...]

Vivienne Tam Dress from Peacock Parade – Belt or Not?

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ShareHello, my name is CynthiaC and I’m a Peacock Parade-aholic…..yep, that’s right folks, I’ve bought my second item in the last 10 days.  The dress I purchased was Vivienne Tam’s Diagonal Dress – I really liked the pattern and thought it was a great addition to my mostly solids wardrobe.  The original price was $450, [...]

Vintage Chanel Skirt from Peacock Parade

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SharePeacock Parade is Canada’s latest flash sale site.  Though it mostly features modern designers, especially those from Canada, they also do vintage.  They recently held a Chanel suits and separates event and I purchased one of the skirts, which you can read about at DelectablyChic!.  The skirt I purchased was a size 38 (the only [...]

The Bay Now Does Online Shopping – Petite Selection OK

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Share E-commerce is now available (or rather, back) at The Bay and with an okay petite section.  At least, the pictures don’t make it look so “old lady.” I’ve bought clothes here and there at The Bay, but for the most part, I’ve found a lot of their items to be lacking (outside of what [...]

New Canadian Pricing at J.Crew Still Means $$$$$ for Canadian Petites

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ShareSure, shipping is now a flat $9.95 US, but prices are listed to match the store at Yorkdale.  On top of that, you’re still charged duty plus taxes. This means that if you want to order anything that is an online-exclusive (basically all petite sizes and guys’ clothing for the time being), you’re going to have [...]

Banana Republic Bermuda Shorts, Part I

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ShareI haven’t worn shorts since early high school, when I went through a very short Daisy Dukes phase (no, I DON’T have any pictures).  Anyway, now that I’m in my 30s, I’ve decided to go back to shorts, but buy some nicer, more “proper” ones of appropriate length.  It can get pretty hot here in [...]

J.Crew Petite Price Discrepancy CORRECTED!

Share  They’ve changed the price down to $108 now, which is the same as regular sizes.  However, they still need to add the skirt as well as a few other items into the petite category link.  Oh well, maybe tomorrow.

J.Crew Petite Skirt $10 more than Regular?

ShareUPDATE: J.Crew emailed me back to say that both the petite and regular skirt should be $108.  Correction is pendingTake a look at this: A closer look: And not to mention this when “petite” is selected for the bright orange version: Clearly, a second pair of eyes was needed before this went live.  Also, it [...]

J.Crew’s Stretch Twill Minnie on Shorty Stories

ShareREMINDER:  Don’t forget to enter the House of Hsueh clutch giveaway! More info here! Several petite bloggers have reviewed one of the two Minnie pants available in petite sizes, and many have found that it didn’t fit them very well.  For me, I think it’s really about finding the right shoe to go with it.  [...]

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