Kiyonna lace skirt | dressy casual

Hi Ladies,

Today I'm sharing my new lace, a-line skirt from Kiyonna.com. They are an online retailer focusing on sizes 10+. As a member of their Blogger Brigade, I will always have access to their best deals to share with you, and right now you can get 20% off orders of $150 or more, using the code: FALL2015! I think that this skirt is a great example of how they design clothes with the curvy frame in mind. This A-line shape is a great way to highlight your curves. Plus, the classic shape made out of sheer fabric walks the line between sexy and classy perfectly! I did make one alteration to it and really love how it turned out, so keep reading for details!

How much do you spend on clothes? | September Clothing Budget

Hi Ladies,
This was a really, really bad shopping month for me. Eew! Retailers make it so hard to behave in September. First, when the seasons change, all your summer clothes suddenly suck. Second, they put the cutest styles out at the beginning of Fall. It's like going to a carnival and not buying any cotton candy or funnel cakes. It's impossible!

Petite Career Girl's 2nd Birthday

(My very first picture and very first blog post.)

Hi Ladies,
Exactly two years ago from today, I started Petite Career Girl. I gotta tell you that I'm still surprised that I actually did it. (Delighted, but surprised.) It's a big deal putting your pictures up on the internet and there are a million things that you don't know that you'll realize that you need to know about running a blog. To be honest, had I known how much I had to learn...I probably wouldn't have started it to begin with. :) 

Printed Leggings | Dressy Casual

Hi Ladies,
It's fall and you know what that means...legging time!!! My favorite time of the year! I love leggings because they look great with flats, boots and heels (sometimes..lol). They make me look taller, highlight curves and this new printed legging trend means that I don't have to bore people to death with black ones. Horray!

New eShakti Dress

Hi Ladies,
Sorry for the underexposed pictures. I took some really wonderful pictures of this dress and then accidentally deleted all of them. :( Then I had what I'll classify as a "photography malfunction". I don't know if it was the photographer (me), the camera or the lighting, but I couldn't get the lighting right!!! Argh!!! Then my camera kept turning off every time I took a picture. (I had dropped my it a week before and was freaking out.) Anyway, I'm happy to say that after one frantic trip to the photography store and my refusal to leave until they told me what I was doing wrong, I figured out what was the problem. I'm going to go ahead and share it, because even though it's  boring and highly technical, it gives you an idea of how ridiculously prone to screwing-up photography is. (If you ever see a photograph that you love, thank the photographer - she probably sweat blood and tears in order to take the shot.)

Green Bocade Skirt (Business Casual Attire)

 

Hi Ladies,
Today is just a quickie post! BTW...here are two other ways that I wore my green Eloquii Skirt, and here.

How to Style a Swing Dress

Hi Ladies,

You know how I've been raving about Old Navy's dresses this year? Well, their fall collection does not disappoint! I got this jersey swing dress in a few different colors because it's the perfect thing to throw on for running errands or to dress up for a night out. This is the Petite length, but I also got a few in Misses from the store. They come in all sorts of fall colors, plus two stripes. One thing to note is that the Petite length is a little short in the back, so no running! :)

Revolutionary New Shoe Concept by Alessandra Alberta Chiolo!

Hi Ladies,

You know that friend who's shoe closet you always envy? She owns pink heels, sparkly sandals, sophisticated stilettos, adorable ballet flats and everything in between? I do! She's another blogger, but her shoe closet is literally the size of my bedroom. :) I've always envied those women, but due to space, money and the plethora of uncomfortable shoes on the market - that will never be me. However, Alessandra Alberta Chiolo is trying to make that dream come true for all of us!

She has created a line of shoes that will allow you to customize your heels. You choose the upper, heel and plateau to compose the Albertine. Combining different models of the last two elements will allow you to create 3600 combinations! Can you imagine how much space this would save? Plus, the shoes are being designed for comfort with the choice of the best materials and use of the most advanced technologies.

In order to launch this line in US markets, she has started a crowd funding campaign. In addition, the US line will be made in the USA. More details on the Kickstarter campaign can be found here: (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/795911935/albertine-revolutionary-shoes). I'm very excited about this product and look forward to trying it when it hits the shelves!

 Please note: All opinions are my own, however Petite Career Girl was compensated for writing this post.

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My favorite items from Nordstrom that are worth the price!

Hi Ladies,
I love a good deal, however other than at the yearly sale, Nordstrom's can be a bit pricey. I still love shopping with them because their service and quality generally can't be beat. One year, I spent four hours shopping for jewelry at the Nordstrom in Santa Monica. I had found the most wonderful salesman (who now works at the David Yurman counter in The Grove), who had a great eye and we basically tried on everything in the department.:)

Pink, Black and Stripes

 

This past Sunday I got to meet up with Regan from Regan In My Own World! She's another Charlotte blogger with cute style. I can't tell you how much fun it is to do a photo shoot with another person and she's so sweet! It can get really boring taking pictures by yourself with a remote and tripod. Besides, you can get really cute, candid shots when someone else is pulling the trigger. (These aren't the pictures we took, but I'll start sharing them next week.) Can't wait!

How to Wear Pantone's Fall Colors: Dried Herb

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Hi Ladies,

Today is the first day of my new series: "How to Wear Fall Colors". If you don't know, Pantone picks six or so colors every season and dictates, I mean touts them as the season's colors. Then, everyone from clothing companies to furniture manufacturers falls in line and Volia! you can pick out a desk to match your pants! I've started with Dried Herb, which looks suspiciously like olive green to me.

How to Decorate a Boring Bathroom

 I hope you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend! I'm probably eating veggie hamburgers with whole wheat bread and drinking water while you read this, so enjoy some BBQ for me! As you know I recently moved, and left a one bedroom apartment for a two bedroom condo. So, I now have two bathrooms and bedrooms to decorate! Yay! Today, I want to share my bathroom redecoration with you. For most of you who've ever lived in an apartment, you know the "boring bathroom syndrome", where the walls are beige and the cabinets are brown. It's a very clean look, but not an exciting one. I've always struggled with how to decorate them, because well...they are bathrooms. It's a very function-oriented space and it's hard for me to think beyond towels and a shower curtain. However, after scouring Pinterest I decided to treat my bathroom like any other room and actually decorate it. I love the results!

My Favorite Looks of the Season

Hi Ladies,
Since it's officially the first week of September, I thought I'd say one final goodbye to spring and summer by sharing some of my favorite looks. I'm not too sad though, because you know what this means....Carmel Apple Spice Lattes from Starbucks!!

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Flare jeans FOR ALL SIZES

 

Hi Ladies,
Flares are back! Flares are back! Flares are back! I'm super excited. :) Every fashion magazine is calling them the new denim trend, and I couldn't be more happy. I used to wear bell bottoms in highschool, but haven't worn them since. However, I vow to get a pair this season. Here are some good options in Misses, Petite and Plus!

Petite Flare Jeans

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How sophisticated does Selma Hayek look in these dark denim flares?? They are perfect for petite women when worn with heels. For a long, leggy look make sure to get them tailored so that they just barely touch the floor.

Curvy/ Plus Size Flare Jeans

 

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J. Lo always looks awesome, but she looks extra awesome in her bells! Flares can highlight a curvy bod, especially if they fit snugly and you wear them with heels. I recommend taking the heels you are most likely to wear with your jeans and getting them hemmed to be two millimeters off the floor. Make sure you buy ones with a little spandex in them so they hug your curves.

Regular Size Flare Jeans

 

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Leggy ladies, you legs will look even longer in these! Whew..that was a lot of L's. :) Just make sure to get ones long enough so that they graze the floor. You can even try the Rachel Zoe look and get them a little longer so the legs bunch. She alwasy looks so fantastically hip and slouchy!

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