Finding Grown-Up Pieces at ASOS Petites

I was recently contacted by the US rep of British-based online shop, ASOS to review some (complimentary) pieces from their petite exclusive collection.  I have known about ASOS for years – it was introduced to me by the original founder of Petite Fashionista, Christa Jean (she no longer maintains the site and has passed it […]

LOFT #loveyourpants Fit Clinic and $100 Gift Card Giveaway! – CONGRATS to Tayo!

OUR GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED! CONGRATS TO TAYO!!! Since almost half of all women say that they have trouble finding pants, LOFT has redesigned your favourite styles (Marissa, Julie and Zoe) to better fit you!  In the Toronto area, a personal “fit clinic” is being held at the Toronto Eaton Centre store on the following days: […]

Marketing and Pricing: J.Crew Sells Leggings for $650 US

Some of you may have seen my tweet yesterday questioning a pair of leggings from J.Crew’s latest update, selling for $650 (and over $760 in Canada).  I realize that this is from their “collection” line, which is always much higher-priced, considering the material and such, but did it have to be that much higher? And […]

Latest Peacock Parade Purchases: Sachin & Babi Tops

I think I’ve pretty much satisfied my top collection for the upcoming season – I have bought way too many.  Two of my latest purchases came from Peacock Parade, one of Canada’s flash sale sites . The tops were originally listed as $360 and $295 were purchased at $129 and $89, excluding taxes and shipping, […]

Cynthia’s Banana Republic Mad Men Collection Loot!

I walked into the Yorkdale store expecting disappointment, that it was going to be like last time, where there were NO PETITES AVAILABLE.  Turned out I was wrong.  Sort of.  As noted in the earlier post, there were only three dresses – two dresses inspired by Joan and one by Betty – on the racks.  […]

Clothing and the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year isn’t only about food, but clothing as well.  Many people buy complete new outfits – from head to toe – just for the occassion (historically, the new year was the only time people got new clothes).  However, this can be difficult, as the lunar new year always in late January to […]