Saturday, July 30, 2011
Petite Fashion Challenge # 9: Heat Wave Appropriate
It’s been a crazy week for me at work. Projects are due and deadlines are approaching. Thankfully, the weekend is finally here! On top of that, my laptop is completely dead for some reasons. I am not sure how to fix it yet. I guess it's time for an iPad :) On a cheerful note, my husband and I are taking little one to Kings Island for a fun day today. We won't be back til later this evening so I am posting a few hours early.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
CLOSED - Win a $30.00 gift code to Stella & Dot!
The winner of Ann Taylor's giveaway is Jen (random # 16)
The 1st winner of flower pin's giveaway is Anna (random # 14)
The 2nd winner of flower pin's giveaway is SPG (random # 3)
Congrats to all! Please contact me to claim your prize!
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This week’s giveaway is for a $30.00 gift code to Stella & Dot. Thanks Dana for sponsoring this giveaway! This gift code can only be used at her e-boutique.
To enter this giveaway, please follow 2 simple steps below:
1. This giveaway opens to US and Canadian readers only. You must be a public follower of PetiteLittleGirl.com to enter. Click here to follow if you haven't. Please enter your follower ID in the box below.
2. Visit Dana's site and leave a comment below letting me know your favorite item.
To be fair with everyone, I will verify all entries. Winner will be chosen on Tuesday 08.02.
Good luck!
-Sydney-
Monday, July 25, 2011
Seven Ways To Wear A Flower Pin!
Accessories are just as important if not more so than clothes. I am a firm believer that the right accessories can glam up any outfit. Flower pins seem to be the hot trend right now. Wear them in your hair, pin them to your clothes, or update your favorite necklace. Sadly, I don't own one. The owner of Sproos has kindly offered to send over a few products for me to try. Since I am not a headband kind of girl, I opted for flower pins instead. I did a little research and came up with 7 easy ways to wear a flower pin. I'm sure there are other ways that I haven't come up with. These are probably the most common ways to wear a flower pin.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Getting my dream Chanel bag (Part IV): Q&As
I wasn’t planning on doing another post on my Chanel purse. Since I’ve gotten a few questions from you guys, I thought I’d share my experiences. Buying an expensive handbag is always a monumental task whether it’s brand-new or pre-owned. It requires a lot of homework to be done. A Chanel bag is an investment. Like all investments, you need to make sure of everything before pushing through with your purchase. Below are my answers to some of the questions you’ve asked:
Q (from Nelah): If you don't mind me asking, did you get it from a reseller? Perhaps you can recommend a trustworthy one. I am so afraid to buy high end bags from ebay to find out I paid for a knock off.
A: Yes, my purse was a pre-owned one. I actually prefer pre-owned over new designer handbags. The money I saved can be put towards something else. I won’t reveal the seller’s name publicly just because I don't want to be held responsible for any purchase from this seller. If you’re interested, please DM me =)
Q (from JenLovesBal): Did you purchase preowned as well? I believe its the best thing to do right now since the current retail prices are insane!!
A: As the price will just keep going up, it makes more sense to go with pre-owned. I don't mind a few scratches at all. Scratches add character to the bag and I won't be afraid to use it. I am not the type of girl who keeps everything in dust bags. If I paid a fortune for it, I’ll make sure I get a ton of use out of it.
Q (from CinnyAngel): What is her size and exact model, just for reference, and for us to compare her to the ones mentioned in your previous post?
A: She is a size small. The measurements are as follows: width = 9 inches, height = 5.5 inches, depth = 2 inches. It was just a tad smaller than the M/L classic flap but wasn’t anything considerable. The exact same purse in brand-new condition retails for $3700. The M/L flap retails for $3900.00. As you can see from the photos, the small was a good size for me.
Q (from Sophia): You mentioned that you found many classic flaps with gold hardware. If you don't mind me asking, which store did you find them at? I'm looking for one with gold hardware, but it's so hard to find one in my area (SoCal).
A: If you’re looking for a preowned classic flap with gold hardware, I've found quite a few listings on Malleries, Bonanza and Yoogi's Closet. There is also a store called FashionPhile located in Beverly Hills and San Francisco. Hope that helps!
{Close-up photos of my purse}
Q (from Nelah): If you don't mind me asking, did you get it from a reseller? Perhaps you can recommend a trustworthy one. I am so afraid to buy high end bags from ebay to find out I paid for a knock off.
A: Yes, my purse was a pre-owned one. I actually prefer pre-owned over new designer handbags. The money I saved can be put towards something else. I won’t reveal the seller’s name publicly just because I don't want to be held responsible for any purchase from this seller. If you’re interested, please DM me =)
Q (from JenLovesBal): Did you purchase preowned as well? I believe its the best thing to do right now since the current retail prices are insane!!
A: As the price will just keep going up, it makes more sense to go with pre-owned. I don't mind a few scratches at all. Scratches add character to the bag and I won't be afraid to use it. I am not the type of girl who keeps everything in dust bags. If I paid a fortune for it, I’ll make sure I get a ton of use out of it.
Q (from CinnyAngel): What is her size and exact model, just for reference, and for us to compare her to the ones mentioned in your previous post?
A: She is a size small. The measurements are as follows: width = 9 inches, height = 5.5 inches, depth = 2 inches. It was just a tad smaller than the M/L classic flap but wasn’t anything considerable. The exact same purse in brand-new condition retails for $3700. The M/L flap retails for $3900.00. As you can see from the photos, the small was a good size for me.
Q (from Sophia): You mentioned that you found many classic flaps with gold hardware. If you don't mind me asking, which store did you find them at? I'm looking for one with gold hardware, but it's so hard to find one in my area (SoCal).
A: If you’re looking for a preowned classic flap with gold hardware, I've found quite a few listings on Malleries, Bonanza and Yoogi's Closet. There is also a store called FashionPhile located in Beverly Hills and San Francisco. Hope that helps!
{Close-up photos of my purse}
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Getting my dream Chanel bag (Part III): The reveal
As mentioned in this post, my search for a dream Chanel is finally ended. This is what I ended up with – a 2.55 classic flap lambskin with silver hardware. I’ve been searching for this perfect purse for almost 4 months. It’s easy to get caught up in moments and settle for just OK. This has happened to me a couple of times when searching. I was able to talk myself out of it both times. $2000 is a lot to spend on a bag. Hence, I wanted to make sure that I make the right choice.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
CLOSED - Giveaway: Ann Taylor Aztec Silk Scarf
The winners of last week's giveaway are SimplyYvonne (prize #1) and Hillary (prize #2). Please contact me to claim your prize. Congrats!
For this week’s giveaway, you’ll have a chance to win this beautiful Aztec silk scarf. A big thank to Ann Taylor for sending over this beautiful scarf to giveaway for my readers. It’s sold out online but a complete description can be found here. I am not a huge fan of scarf but I love this one. It’s made out of 100% silk. This elegant scarf is perfect for hot summer days and easy transition to Fall.
To enter this giveaway, please follow 2 simple steps below:
1. This giveaway opens to US and Canadian readers only. You must be a public follower of PetiteLittleGirl.com to enter. Click here to follow if you haven't. Please enter your follower ID in the box below.
2. Leave a comment saying "enter me" down below.
To be fair with everyone, I will verify all entries. Winner will be chosen on Tuesday 07.26 along with a new giveaway announcement.
Good luck!
-Sydney-
Friday, July 15, 2011
Getting my dream Chanel bag (Part II): Researching...
After convincing my husband that spending $2000 on a purse is OK, the next step is to go look for one =) We stopped by Saks a couple of months ago to try on a few purses in person. With a $2000 budget in mind, I know I wouldn’t have so many choices. If money wasn't an issue, my first choice would be this jumbo flap. It’s so gorgeous! Sadly, the $4000 price tag is wayyy out of my price range right now. I've tried on both the Wallet On Chain (WOC) and the Petite Shopper Tote (PST) in store that day.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
30 for 30 Challenge Recap: Week 4
The 30 for 30 challenge has finally come to an end. I decided to end my challenge last Sunday. Technically, I only participated 28 out of 30 days. This was my first 30 for 30 challenge and I have to say it was a lot harder than I anticipated.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
CLOSED - Club Couture $25.00 gift card giveaway!
The winner of last week's giveaway is...MommyBee. Please contact me to claim your prize. Congrats!
Onto this week's giveaway, there will be TWO winners chosen!!!
Prize # 1: Club Couture just launched the "She dreams of the country" collection last month. This collection was inspired by the Côte d'Azur. It brings together a classic meld of sweet romance, love for the countryside and effortless style. To celebrate this exciting news, Club Couture has kindly offered one of my lucky readers a $25.00 gift certificate to use towards any purchase. Just in case you missed my previous post, I am modeling the purple halter maxi dress here.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Weekend Outfit: Black and White
I was thrilled to receive an invitation for the opening celebration of Ann Taylor’s Concept Store at the Green Town Center – Dayton, OH. I went yesterday with my sister and a friend . I have to admit, it was rather disappointing. There wasn’t much celebration going on. The store was clean and well-organized. However, the petite section was insignificant. I asked the lady if I could take a couple of pictures and she said “You’re not allowed to take photos here. Pictures of all items are available online”. Duh! Don’t you think I know that?
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