Miss You Much!

Hello Dear Friends!

I had a second to look at my blog last night for what felt like the first time in years, and I discovered all your sweet concerned comments!  I just wanted to take a second to let you all know that I am just fine :)  A personal situation is preventing me from blogging at the moment, but I sure hope to be back soon.  I feel so blessed to have such thoughtful, concerned friends!  Thank you all so much!!  If any of you have sent e-mails to my PEMS account, I have to apologize.  I will definitely catch up on my e-mails as soon as I am able to blog again ;)   Thank you all again, your support means so much to me!!

Hugs & Kisses - Cali

Pink Prints

Areopostle Shirt (thrifted): Gap Skirt (tailored):  JCrew Belt: Nine West Pumps: H&M Bag: Francesa's Necklace: Express Ring: Express Bracelet: H&M Ring: Versona Watch: F21 Bangles

Outfit Recap for Second Week of April

BCBG Dress

Loft Jacket

Ann Taylor Belt

Nine West Pumps

F21 Ring

Vintage Earrings

This outfit was inspired by Bee from Atlantic Pacific

Target Jacket

Loft Outlet Shell

Loft Jeans

Nine West Shoes

F21 Ring

Banana Republic Outlet Bracelets

Versona Watch

Loft Outlet Blouse

H&M Skirt

Banana Republic Belt

WHBM Pumps

Ann Taylor Outlet Ring

F21 Ring

Versona Watch

Vintage Earrings

F21 Vest

No Name Bodysuit

WHBM Skirt

F21 Ring, Necklace and Bracelet

H&M Bag

Jeffrey Tyler Shooties

Old Navy Shirt

Rampage Cardigan

Loft Skirt

Aldo Wedges

H&M Bag

Loft Rings

Versona Watch

Loft Jacket

Loft Outlet Shell

Banana Republic Skirt

Banana Republic Slingbacks

Kenneth Cole Bag

Versona Watch

Ann Taylor Ring

Happy Weekend Dear Friends!  As you guys know I've taken up running recently and now I'm on the lookout for some excellent running songs with a 166 to 170 beats per minute.  I'm hoping you running veterans can give me some good recommendations.  I've googled online but haven't come up with very much.  So far the best that I've found is "Check Yes Juliet" by We The Kings.  I'd love to hear from you if you have any suggestions at all ;)

Outfit Recap for First Week of April + Coupon Code for Allison Izu Petite Denim

This outfit was inspired by Allie of Wardrobe Oxygen

F21 Tank

Loft Skirt

Express Jacket

Old Navy Scarf

Kenneth Cole Bag

Madden Girl Booties

Loft Dress

F21 Cardigan

Loft Belt

H&M Bag

Franco Starto Sandals

Ann Taylor Sweater

Target Fur Vest

Gap Outlet Trousers

Steve Madden Pumps

Hype Bag

F21 Necklace

JLo Ring

JCpenny Bracelet

F21 Ring

WHBM Striped Dress

H&M Blazer

Michael Shannon Pumps

Ann Taylor Belt

Kenneth Cole Bag

Vintage Earrings

F21 Necklace

JLo Ring

JCpenny Bracelet

Loft Outlet Dress

Loft Outlet Jacket

F21 Belt

Franco Starto Sandals

H&M Bag

Loft Ring and Ring

Versona Watch

I'm happy to be able to offer a special 30% off at Allison Izu Denim with code "petitestyle".  The offer is good for any purchase over $100.00  If you aren't familiar with this brand, it is a denim brand designed especially for women 5'6" and under.  This brand was recently featured in O's Magazine as the best petite denim brand.

Quality is something I consider to be one of the most important components of an item of clothing and I can tell you that the quality if this brand definitely stands out from the crowd!  Now before I go any further, I'm going to mention that I have received no compensation for this post in any way.  These are simply my personal observations.

This brand has been reviewed multiple times by petite bloggers all over, so if you're interested, please visit Michelle's review here and check out her links to view additional information.

Thank you dear friends for visiting and supporting my little blog.  It's a fashion/style outlet for me that I really enjoy!  See you next week ;)

 

Outfit Recap for (partial fourth and fifth) Week of March

White House Black Market Striped Dress

Ann Taylor Silk Camp Shirt

Blush Citron Belt

Giani Bini Sandals

No Name Small Cross body Bag (Thrifted, Similar here)

Loft Blouse

Ann Taylor Skirt (Thrifted)

Nine West Pumps

Steve Madden Bag

F21 Necklace

Target Leather Wrist Band

F21 Ring

Outfit worn for Neon Challenge last Wednesday

Loft Shell

H&M Jacket

JCrew Outlet Skirt

Tahari Pumps

Francesa's Clutch

Blush Citron Belt

Vintage Earrings

Dillard's Ring

Ann Taylor Outlet Dress

Loft Cardigan

Ann Taylor Citron Belt

Target Sandals

Kenneth Cole Bag

Versona Watch

Vintage Earrings

Loft Bracelet

Francesa's Ring

New York and Co Blouse

Loft Sweater Jacket

Express Cropped Trousers

Ann Taylor Citron Belt

No Name Small Cross body Bag (Thrifted, Similar here)

Versona Watch

Versona Leather and Gold Bracelet

F21 Ring

Vintage Earrings

(Heidi Girl adores my bag collection ;)

F21 Striped Tank

Loft Snake Print Cardigan

Francesa's Skirt

Steve Madden Sandals

Kenneth Cole Bag

Ann Taylor Citron Belt

H&M Ring

Versona Watch

Loft Necklace

Hello Dear Friends!

Lately I've been organizing my closet for spring, as well as, running in the evenings so I won't have as many outfits for you for a little while.  I went ahead and combined my pics from last week and this to make up today's post and that seemed to manage it.

On the days I did happen to get out of my workout gear into "blogworthy" attire I found myself putting on a neon yellow belt.  Not sure how that happened actually, but bear with me because this may last awhile! Lol

Trend of the Month: Neon Challange

I am loving the neon trend going on right now, and am particularly in love with the color citron. (neon yellow ;)  So when Marion posted her neon challange link up, I said I was definitely in! 

I was hoping to purchase the JCrew No.2 Pencil Skirt in Citron in time for this post but the cost of $110.00 kept me holding out for a sale or promo.  (Ironically, it is on sale now for $89.50).  The color online looks a bit more yellow to me than the skirt that I tried on in the store, which looked like a neon yellow with a hint of green.

Thank you for checking out my contribution to the neon challange and please make sure to follow this link to Marionberry Style to check out the other participants!

Outfit Details:

H&M Jacket (Fabulous quality and no alterations needed!)

Loft Pink/Orange Shell

JCrew Outlet Skirt

Blush Belt

Tahari Pumps

Francesa's Clutch

Loft Bracelet

Dillard's Bauble Ring

H&M Multi Rings

Kohl's Gold Ring

Vintage Earrings

Outfit Recap for Third Week of March

Really should have done a "Don't buy it, recreate it" post for this outfit.

Ann Taylor Blouse

Express Cropped Trousers

Loft Scarf

JCrew Coat

Tahari Pumps

Loft Wool Sweater/Jacket

Loft Shell

Banana Republic Outlet Trousers

Nine West Pumps

Banana Republic Outlet Necklace

Steve Madden Bag

Francesca's Wrap Watch

H&M Stretch Bracelet

Ann Taylor Bracelet

F21 Ring

H&M Ring

I had such high hopes for this new Loft dress but check out what happens below if your job requires you sitting at a desk all day!

That's right, the back sags out and creates a schlumpy butt!  No thank you, Loft I can get one of those on my own just by eating too many candies ;)

This outfit was inspired by Notes From the Dressing Room

Ann Taylor Blouse

Loft Sweater Jacket

Target Skirt

Madden Girl Booties

Steve Madden Bag

F21 Pearl Cluster Ring

So here is the long awaited Ann Taylor Petite Silk Camp Shirt

I have to say that although the shoulders are perfect, the sleeves on the other hand are too long and there is waaaay too much room in the body of the shirt :( 

Perfect color though, right?!

(For the rest of the outfit)

Old Navy Cord Trousers

F21 Sandals

Steve Madden Bag

F21 Ring

American Eagle Necklace

H&M Halter Vest

Loft Shell

Ann Taylor Skirt (Thrifted)

Charlotte Russe Studded Double Wrap Belt (Traded)

Bandolino Wedges

Steve Madden Bag

Vintage Pearl Earrings (Gifted)

The good new is that the weekend is finally here! Whoo Hoo  The bad news is my much awaited Ann Taylor order was a complete flop :(  Sizes were inconsistent and quality didn't equal my recent purchases from WHBM. 

So then the good news would be that I'm saving money since I'll have to return everything.  But then the bad news is I'll still have to be on the lookout for a fabulous silk blouse in olive or similar color.

Again, the good news is that Mr. PEMS is taking me on a shopping road trip to H&M Monday, but then the bad news is.....................nope, I got nothing.  That's all good!

Have a fabulous weekend Lovelies ;)

Outfit Recap for Second Week of March

This outfit was inspired by Bee

Ann Taylor Jacket

Loft Long Sleeve Tee

Adriana Goldschmeid Skinnies

Target Shoes

Marshall's No Name Bag

Premier Jewelry Pin

American Eagle Necklace

F21 Rings

Loft Bracelet

Target Sweater

F21 Skirt

(Amazing price on this skirt at $17.80...fully lined and ultra flattering! I bought both the nude and coral)

Nine West Peeptoe Slingbacks

H&M Bag

F21 Ring

Target Leather Wrist Band

Thrifted Earrings

JCrew Jacket

Loft Long Sleeve Tee

Loft Skinny Jeans

Bandolino Sandals

F21 and Target Bangles

MaxStudio Blouse (gifted from Bestie)

Ann Taylor Outlet Skirt

Francesa's Leather Wrap Watch

F21 Bangles and Ring

Tahari Two Tone Pumps

Marshall's No Name Bag

WHBM Dress

(I put this dress on and immediately lost 10 lbs.........Unbelievably flattering!!)

Loft Jacket

F21 Sweater

Premier Pin

MaxStudio Pumps

Marshall's No Name Bag

After promising myself that I would not be purchasing another item for at least two weeks, Ann Taylor offered free shipping on top of their 40% off promo yesterday and it was all over. 

On a whim I ordered the Bias Stripe Sheath Dress and the Parallel Dot Sleeveless Dress (never would have given this dress a second glance but it looked so amazing on Annie over at Really Petite).  I also ordered the Exotic Dot Print Side Tie Dress and the Petite Silk Camp Shirt. 

Now, I will definitely not be keeping all of it but I'm really looking forward to trying everything on and comparing the quality against my new WHBM Dresses.  I'll let you guys know the verdict! 

Have an amazing weekend Lovelies ;)

Outfit Recap for First Week of March

Crewcuts Cardigan

WHBM Skirt

Payless Slingbacks

Francesca's Clutch

Fossil Watch

Gap Outlet Cardigan

Loft Shell

Express Jeans

Madden Girl Booties

Marshall's No Name Bag

Loft Necklace

F21 Ring

Old Navy Dress

WHBM Belt

Bandolino Wedges

JLo Ring

Target Watch

This outfit was inspired by Elle

Banana Republic Jacket

Loft Blouse

H&M Skirt

Marshall's No Name Bag

Target Pumps

Banana Republic Dress

Crewcuts Cardigan

Payless Slingbacks

Marshall's No Name Bag

H&M Ring

Fossil Watch

Loft Jacket

Talbots Shell

Banana Republic Outlet Trousers

Nine West Pumps

Angie & Lola Clutch (Thrifted)

H&M Ring

F21 Necklace

Target Dress (Thrifted)

Banana Republic Outlet Tee

Target Cardigan

F21 Boots

Francesca's Travels Bag

F21 Necklaces

F21 Bangle

Still waiting for the real spring to come, and by "real" I mean after basking in an amazing 70 degrees Friday I nearly died when a 45 degree Saturday and Sunday hit.  (It probably didn't help that I insisted on wearing peep toe slingback's both days) but then again, how else could I have shown off my newly acquired pedicure?  Priorities ladies!....I've definitely got mine in order ;)   

Outfit Recap for Third Week of February

Loft Sweater

F21 Skirt

F21 Boots

Tyler Rodan Bag

Fossil Watch

Target Scarf

Banana Republic Outlet Sweater

Ann Taylor Outlet Skirt

Nine West Shoes

Marshall's No Name Bag

Francesa's Wrap Watch

H&M Jacket

Ann Taylor Skirt

Tyler Rodan Bag

Bandolino Boots

Loft Sweater Dress

Ann Taylor Outlet Jacket

Steve Madden Booties

Loft Scarf

Marshall's No Name Bag

(Ever get tired of the same old poses?) Lol

Express Jacket

Ann Taylor Blouse

American Eagle Skirt

Madden Girl Shoes

Marshall's No Name Bag

Target Leather Wrist Wrap

JLo Ring

Ann Taylor Cowl Neck Sweater

Banana Republic Trousers

Bandolino Boots

Gap Hat

Fossil Watch

Marshall's No Name Bag

I totally blame this outfit on all of the spring catalogs that are everywhere right now ;)

Old Navy Sweater

Loft Skirt

H&M Scarf

Tyler Rodan Bag

Target Shoes

Francesa's Wrap Watch

I was so excited to start my day that I couldn't sleep past 5 this morning.  Shopping with Sissy, lunching with girlfriends and hanging out at old haunts with Mr...........(ie...getting groceries for the first time in two weeks)!  Yep, doesn't get any better than this ;)