The Petite Shopper

Jayne Waldorf asked:


To be able to find the wedding dress that is perfect for you, it is always best to prepare everything you will need. Below are just some of the things that you should consider before shopping for a wedding dress and some tips that can help you get by.

Find time to conduct a simple research about wedding dresses. Research can be done online or by reading bridal magazines to get updated with the latest designs and trends for the season. When you are conducting your research online, make sure that you visit sites that contain general and extensive information about wedding dresses.

This is crucial because instead of spending so much time in opening one site to another, you can save more time if the site has everything that you need to know. When researching, make sure that you take note about wedding dress styles available, how to choose a wedding dress for a specific body type, stores that sell quality gowns, price ranges for each wedding dress style or design, and the accessories, jewelry, or shoes that would complement each wedding dress type as well as the hairstyles and make up perfect for the wedding dress you have in mind.

It would also be practical to include a little research about for rent wedding dresses in case you couldn’t find your dream wedding dress on sale. Make sure that you print everything after so you can use it as a guide once you go out for wedding dress shopping. Aside from conducting research online, you can also browse bridal magazines and cut out the photos of the wedding dress appeals to you.

Once you know your own body type, you will know which are the best wedding dress shapes and styles that would complement your physique. Whether you are tall, short, petite, chubby, pear-shaped, have long neck, full hips, full waist and the like, there is always a perfect wedding dress shape for you.

Familiarize yourself with the available wedding dress shapes. Knowledge on the available dress shapes, styles, and designs out there will definitely make it easier for you to find that dream wedding dress. Available wedding dress shapes include two-piece ball gowns that have full skirts and bodice, A-line Princess dresses, Empire cut dresses, Mermaid dresses, Straight line wedding dresses, strapless, halter, or tube wedding dresses and variations of each shape are also possible when custom made.

Before setting your foot out in any bridal store for wedding dress shopping, make sure that you have a specific budget that you can spend. Remember, the wedding dress is just a part of the big event; there are still so many things that you need to pay and buy for the big day so don’t splurge when shopping for your wedding dress. It is very important to set a specific budget and provide at least 10 percent allowance just in case the price of your dream wedding dress is higher that expected.

Don’t be overwhelmed with sales talk. When shopping for a wedding dress, always make sure that you don’t listen to everything the salesman or woman says because they don’t always do you good. It is safe to listen to some of their suggestions but make sure that you have your own specifications in mind that cannot be swayed using mere words.



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Alejandra asked:


I am 24 and I am pregnant with my first child, but I look like I am 16 or 17.
I am small framed, 5 feet tall, round face, my nose, mouth and eyes are small. I am really petite, I have to wear petite clothes size small or x-small.
Well, the other day I went to the store and a woman looked at my belly and then shaked her head in disaprovement. I know I shouldn’t care what people think, but I really feel uncomfortable.

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alley t asked:


if i get the petite one, can i still use it on larger dogs?
iasked my mom to get the regualr sized one, but she accidentaly got the petite one.
i have a small dog, but one of the reasons im also getting it is because i need to trim down another dogs nails.
they are mediuam and large thanks!

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Karunakar asked:


Buy High Heel Shoes

High heel shoes are hot and exotic and a must have for all fashionistas. There is a vibrant variety of high heel shoes everywhere you look, not just on the ramps and fashion shows but also in parties, offices and malls.

Whether you like it or not, heels are very much in and are in all probability likely to hold their position in high end fashion for many years to come. So, if you consider yourself fashion conscious but still dont have a pair or heels, buy yourself a pair of high heel shoes now. And if you are raising your hand to tell me you have a pair of heels and you have been wearing them for a long time, then I will recommend again that you go out there and buy yourself a band new pair of heels so that you can update your collection. The online shoe market is inundated with the latest and sexiest variety of shoes so why stick to the same old pair, and instead buy a new selection of heels to spice up your wardrobe.

Order High Heel Shoes

High heel shoes are not just any other shoe; they make a statement about you in more ways than you can imagine. Experts believe that high heel shoes are a symbol of fashion, style and class.

Once you order high heel shoes and wear them out, take a little time and watch yourself in a full-length mirror. You will admire how heels alter your appearance in following beautiful ways -

* High heel shoes accentuate the appearance of your calves by changing the angle of the foot with respect to the lower leg, hence the easiest way to get those long, shapely legs youve always wanted.

* Lets you take up a more seductive stance by making you stand in a more upright fashion which incidentally works on your posture too.

* Make you appear taller and your legs appear longer - why dont you have a pair yet?

* Makes your foot appear smaller and more beautiful and feminine.

* Gives you hips a seductive sway when you walk (you get to pretend youre on a catwalk all day and all night long).

Ok, enough self praise. Move away from the mirror and go out! But be ready to receive glances and compliments from men who never even noticed you before.

High Heel Shoes Online

If you have decided to go for a new pair of heels, then why not opt to buy high heel shoes online. You will be stunned to see the wide and wonderful range of fashionable high heel shoes available online. Besides, you do not need to worry about the delivery and privacy of your order as there are some wonderful high heel shoe sites that offer you next day delivery in discreet packaging. Forget about wasting time in stores looking for that perfect pair of heels, just shop online!

Online high heel shoe shopping sites offer you a size guide so that you buy shoes that fit well and avoid buying the wrong size. If you have a specific shoe size requirement you can get customized high heel shoes online by telling your specific requirement.

Some of the latest varieties of high heel shoes that you can buy online are -

Ankle Boots – These petite boots are a huge hit this season. Ankle boots are easy to slip on, go with just about anything and can add a quirky flare to any outfit. Your wardrobe is simply incomplete without a pair of these.

Stiletto Heels – High heel stilettos are womans most preferred style of shoes. Shoe designers have come up with an innovative range of stiletto heels for women with varied tastes and interests.

Ankle Strap Shoes - Add a dash of glamour to your outfit by shopping for ultra-modern ankle strap shoes online.

Mules – Seductive in looks yet easy to slip on, mules make a great everyday office or party wear.

Party Shoes – An interesting range of party shoes such as knee high shoes, thigh high shoes, platform shoes, peep toe shoes, court shoes, sling back shoes, pointed toe high heel shoes are available online.

So what are you waiting for, watch online catalogue now and buy high heel shoes online at the click of the mouse.



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Bridget Connors asked:


The handbag can make the difference between fab and drab. The right one brightens up an otherwise boring outfit while the wrong one makes even the hottest ensemble look rather plain. The handbag has such a great impact on your overall look, so I’ve put together the following style tips as a reminder before buying your next handbag:

Tip # 1

BODY TYPE: Does it look good on me?

A handbag whose shape is the opposite of your body type suits you best. If you’re petite and curvy, get one that’s long and slim. The contrast between your body type and the handbag’s shape provides a balance in your look. If you get one that’s the same shape as your body, you’ll just put more emphasis on your problem areas. Your big parts will look bigger while your small parts will seem even smaller. That’s definitely the last thing you need. If you’re not sure if a handbag looks good on you, make use of all the mirrors found in the store. If you are ordering online, check for a money back guarantee. Only reputable online stores have one.

Tip # 2

COMFORT: Is it easy to use?

Real style is effortless…or at least, appears to be. You need to look relaxed while looking glamorous to be a true fashionista. If you’re handbag brings you discomfort, it will show, and you’ll just look like you’re trying too hard to be stylish. That’s a fashion faux pas! The next time you go shopping, pay attention not only on the design but on the materials used. Online shops are great in this aspect because they provide a lot of pictures of their products from various angles. They also list the important details on a handbag like its dimensions and materials. Such practice is not commonly done in regular stores.

Tip # 3

TREND: How long will it be in style?

Some styles of handbags come and go, while others stick around and become classics. It’s great to be able to keep up with trends but your handbag collection should have more of the timeless designs than of fleeting fads. If classics bore you too much, you can prettify them with scarves or chains. Classics are usually more versatile because they can go from serious to sassy with just a few accents.

Tip #4

SPACE: Will my things fit in it?

If a handbag is fit to burst when you put your knick-knacks in it, move on to the next bigger sizes. A handbag may have a gorgeous design but if its shape gets deformed because of its contents, its appeal will surely lose a lot of points. Just think of a duffel-style handbag that ends up looking like a sausage because it’s crammed full. It’s not going to look pretty. On the contrary, if you don’t have too much stuff to carry, choose a small handbag. Some large ones look limp when they don’t have enough filling to support their shapes.

Tip # 5

BUDGET: Can I afford it?

Not everyone can afford authentic Louis Vuitton, but everyone can have a stylish handbag without blowing the budget. Just have a bit of patience to look in vintage stores, factory outlets, and department stores. If you want to stand out with a unique yet affordable handbag, check out an online shop like Siam Sensibilities. They sell beautiful handmade handbags made from Thailand’s indigenous materials at budget-friendly prices. You can’t easily find them in stores so you won’t have to worry about going to a party and seeing five other women toting the same handbag as yours. Of course, nothing beats the excellent quality that a hefty price tag can bring. If it’s something you’ll be using regularly, it’s okay to splurge on a high-end designer handbag. Just make sure that you’re really getting what you’re paying for. Check to see if you still have enough money to pay this month’s rent, too.

Keep these five tips in mind the next time you’re out shopping for a handbag. You may need to do a bit of work but you’ll end up a happier buyer for it. After all, there’s nothing to be sad about taking home the perfect handbag!



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Joanna Steele-Perkins asked:


Going shopping for a wedding dress should be exciting and fun, but sometimes well meaning  your mothers, sister, mother-in-law, best friend can be so desperate to help you can be overwhelmed with advice. Try to take time to assess yourself before you shop, you could save yourself a great deal of time and effort.  Take a look at yourself in a full length mirror and assess your body shape (are you curvy with a small waist, big busted, narrow, flat-chested?) and your colouring (hair, skin and eye colour). 

Although white is a traditional colour for wedding dresses, not all women look their best in pure white.  It can be very harsh and a softer colour such as ivory or champagne can be kinder on the skin. Try standing in by the window of the shop and hold the material up near your face and see what effect it has on your skin.  If you have visited a colour consultant, you can use your colour swatch wallet to find the perfect colour.

The style of the dress is equally important.  You may have a mental image of the style of dress you are looking for, but different styles suit different body shapes.  For example if you have an hour glass figure, wearing a stiff taffeta dress without any waist definition will not be flattering.  You will be better in a soft silky fabric that drapes your curves and shows of your tiny waist.  If however you have a very straight body without much waist definition, a dress with straight lines and some rigidity to the fabric will give you a slim shapely silhouette.  Consider your height.  If you are under 5’3” tall, a very full skirted dress will make you look shorter and squarer.  Try and match your petite stature with less froth and frill. An image consultant can help you discover how to dress your body shape and give you specific styles to look for.

Now you are well equiped for that special day.  By all means take a family member or friend with you, but try and focus on what you want and not what they think you want.  If you have done your homework first by searching the internet or magazines for pictures of the type of dress you are looking for, the whole expedition will be much easier and a lot more fun. 



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Susan Ashby asked:


Nottingham has a delightful array of fascinating tourist attractions, suiting everyone from the history buff to the Robin Hood fan, but the city has a lot to offer beyond half-day excursions for out-of-towners. For those who live in the city proper, or in its surrounding conurbation, and for those who visit on day trips and holidays, there is music of all sorts, theater, dining, shopping, sport and nightlife. Entertainment is rich and plentiful in the modern city of Nottingham.

For classical music, there are several performing groups to choose from, including the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra, the Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra, the Harmonic Society, the Bach Choir, the Symphonic Wind Orchestra, and the Early Music group Musica Donum Dei. The government also sponsors an annual series of orchestral concerts known as the Nottingham Classics, and the Nottingham Music Society hosts chamber music performances at the Castle Gate Congregational Centre.

The city is home to several other exciting music venues, including the Royal Concert Hall and the Nottingham Arena, which feature a wide variety of modern performers. More intimate shows are played at club venues such as Junktion 7, The Old Angel, the award-winning Rock City and its sister venues, and many more. Nottingham has a very lively pub and club scene, sustained by young adults from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. The local music scene has produced the bands Swing Out Sister, Ten Years After, Paper Lace, Tindersticks, Stereo MCs, Pitchshifter and Consumed.

The discerning theatre buff may attend plays at the Nottingham Playhouse, the Theatre Royal, and the Nottingham Arts Theatre. Smaller local theatres include Albert Hall Nottingham, the Bonington Theatre, the Clarendon Community Theatre, the Courtyard Theatre, and the Lakeside Arts Centre. Each year Newstead Abbey hosts summer theatre, with Shakespeare and other offerings, while in the winter time they present nostalgic Christmas pageants.

Dining out in Nottingham twenty years ago was a rather grim business, as the choices were rather narrow and bland. These days there are many fine restaurants, some winning national awards, including Hart’s, Jesse’s, Merchants, Petit Paris, Pretty Orchid, Punchinello’s, and The Mediterranean. There are a wide variety of local and ethnic cuisines to choose from in the city’s numerous restaurants, cafes, delivery places, and take-aways. Indian, Middle Eastern, Spanish, Italian, Egyptian, Caribbean, Mexican, Russian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and even American food is available.

Sport is a prime diversion in Nottingham, with three major venues within direct line of sight of each other. The local football teams are Nottingham Forest and Notts County (the oldest Football League team in the world). The Trent Bridge cricket ground is home to the champion Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. Each year in the fall the acclaimed “Robin Hood Marathon” and a handful of shorter races are organized in the city centre. The National Ice Centre skating rink is where international skating stars train and compete in various sports, and the Nottingham Panthers play ice hockey. The city also has facilities for professional level rugby, tennis, rowing, sailing, and canoeing.

Victoria Centre and Broadmarsh Shopping Centre (with its cave exhibits underneath) are the two main sites for commercial entertainment, housing retailers such as Jessops/John Lewis, Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, and House of Fraser. Smaller retail sections can be found at The Exchange Arcade and the Flying Horse Walk. Designer shops have a home in Bridlesmith Gate; this is where designer Paul Smith got his start, and the home of the Nottingham School of Fashion which he founded. Hockley Village caters to an edgier crowd.

Some central entertainment areas for nightlife in the city include:

Lace Market, a historic area full of stylish 18th century factories and warehouses, now full of apartments, shops, restaurants, as well as the Galleries of Justice museum beneath the old County Gaol

Hockley Village, adjacent to the Lace Market, has shops, galleries, bars and pubs, restaurants, pavement cafes, and the world’s smallest cinema with just 21 seats.

The Waterfront/Castle area features The Waterfront bar, with outside balconies; the Canal House with a canal and bridge running right through the middle, a comedy club, karaoke bar, and more pubs and restaurants

The Corner House has bars, restaurants, a cinema and a gym, inside the old Evening Post building across from the Royal Concert Hall.

Old Market Square offers more bars, clubs, and pool halls, including the gothic club the Pit and the Pendulum.

In addition to the many year-round attractions, Nottingham also plays host to the historic Goose Fair for four or five days every October, at the Forest Recreation Ground. This gigantic attraction started as a trade fair over seven hundred years ago, in the days of King Edward I. It has been known at times for its fine cheeses, for wool and lace, and for the geese driven by the thousands to the city from Lincolnshire. Today the Goose Fair has evolved into one of the largest shows of its kind in the world, with over half a million people visiting every year, enjoying over five hundred rides and games, and hundreds more stalls for purchasing food, gifts and souvenirs.

In short, Nottingham is rich in culture and entertainment, and there is something good to be found for every taste and interest.

Article by Susan Ashby of Nottingham Singles. To read more articles like this or for dating in Nottingham visit http://www.nottingham-singles.co.uk



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kydde0asquare asked:


Baby jewelry is a wonderful way of commemorating their happy moments with her newborn and a splendid gift for Mommio. How do you define the baby jewelry? Well, there are a variety of styles and types of Jewelry for the Baby, but the two most popular are personalized necklaces Mommio with the name of your precious baby and the birth date recorded and petite versions of the necklaces and bracelets for babies as increased in children and adolescents. Personalized necklaces mother tend to be more fashionable and are now in the fashion of young children due to greater sentimental value for the mothers as souvenirs. Moms love jewelry that keeps baby use, located close to their hearts. There is also a possibility of keeping their children’s jewelry intact.

Baby Jewelry Styles

Personalized necklaces and bracelets for mothers as a whole are very popular, but further refine the collections of jewelry that is made by hand by the artists who recorded the names of their children and even mom and dad to have the charms and pendants recently developed into a craze. Monogram necklaces and bracelets with your family and your initials and symbols that represent love and happiness, as the heart, the artist who has been a proliferation of shops and places like PeopleStyle Watch.

Over the past five years, the jewelry with the name of the baby has a tendency meteorically resulting in a wide range of elegant and creative designs. Now it is fashionable to own a variety of necklaces and bracelets customized to coordinate with all teams as the mom who has done with his costume and fine jewelry, reminiscent of their pre-baby social life and for formal occasions. The preferred raw material for manufacturing the custom charm and gold chains and jewelry are sterling silver. Emphasizing personalized jewelry months with the birth stones, freshwater pearls, crystals, gems and has become a standard addition to the jewelry. Recently, a study has found that diamonds have taken the lead in decorating custom necklaces and bracelets, either as a single note or covered in tiny sparkling gems.

Jewelry worth babies

How is the jewelry for babies, Mommio, daddies and worthwhile? Will cost you dear? Not when weighed against the high prices of fine jewelry and wall mounted flat screen TV with surround sound that is her dad in the eye. Personalized Baby Jewelry varies roughly between $ 90 to $ 300, which is a great value when considering the value of the jewelry shop for baby made by hand. Retailers who have customized the largest collections of necklaces, bracelets and rings made by craftsmen in the world, mainly for less than $ 300. Other providers can not touch those prices for one of its kind handcrafted jewelry. This is why we have become a must buy for Mommio and daddies. Artisan jewelry has become precious relics of the hands from one generation to another.



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strawberristarz16 asked:


I’m 5′2, 102 lbs, B size chest, thin arms, flat stomach, and a little bit bottom heavy (large-ish hips/thighs/butt). My torso is slightly longer than my legs. What clothes would look good on me?

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Nicola Cupples asked:


The Mother of the Bride outfit can be a huge source of stress for many proud mothers and can overshadow their enjoyment of supporting their daughter throughout the planning stages of their wedding.

Hiring a personal stylist can help you to ensure you make the right decision for your daughter’s wedding and select an outfit that both you and your daughter are happy with, whilst also sourcing an outfit that complements your shape, size, style and budget.

1. Speak to Your Daughter First

The first thing to do is talk to your daughter about the style of wedding and get her thoughts on the special day. Does she want guests to be informal or formal? What is her colour scheme? Is there a theme to the wedding? What are the bridesmaids wearing? This will give you ideas of what to look at in terms of the style and colour of your outfit.

2. Talk to the Mother of the Groom.

Consult with the Mother of the groom as to any ideas that she may have and try to coordinate between you to ensure your outfits complement each other, and the bridal party. And obviously to make sure you both don’t turn up with the same outfit on!

3. High Street Options

 If you’re shopping on the high street there are loads of options at really reasonable prices but bear in mind that other guests will be shopping for their outfits there too, so beware of anyone buying the same outfit!! The key to shopping on the high street is to find a basic yet classic piece in one store and then shop around to create your own look by utilising other stores to accessorise and customise the outfit.

4. Copying Looks.

If you have seen an outfit in a magazine that you love but there are no stockist details or it’s too expensive, take the picture to a good tailor and ask them to recreate that outfit. This can be a cost effective way of achieving a unique, tailored and designer look!

5. Accessorising.

Accessories can make or break an outfit so make sure they aren’t left to the last minute. Also if you shop on the high street, don’t buy all your accessories from one collection or store, as it is more likely that another guest will be wearing the same accessories or may recognise where they are from and many Mother of the Brides want to look unique on their daughter’s special day!

Also accessories can shed or add pounds to your figure, especially on photographs which will last as a record of the day forever, so ensure you know how to select the right accessories for your body shape. A good personal stylist who works independently from any stores can help you with this by offering professional, expert styling advice. Their job is to make you look incredible without overshadowing your daughter so is a great investment. The last thing you want to do on the happiest day of your daughter’s life is be worrying about your outfit.

6. Prints

Avoid busy prints or busy accessories as they can date very quickly and look ageing on photographs. Better to go for something classic. This is especially true if you have a petite figure as the print may end up drowning you.  If you want to go for a print, spots and stripes are more classic prints that never really go out fashion. If you do go for bold prints, keep your accessories very simple.

7. When to shop for your outfit.

Remember to think of season that the wedding will take place in. You don’t want to be too hot or too cold! Bear in mind that shopping for a summer wedding six months before when the shops are all stocking their winter collections could be fruitless. However leaving it until a couple of months before the wedding or shopping a whole twelve months in advance may be a source of stress.

The ideal time to shop is at the beginning of the season when there is the most choice available but if you have a wedding in February or September this could be problematic as the months before these weddings are usually major sale and reduction times when there is far less choice and is a risky strategy!

A personal stylist and shopper can advise you on the best time to shop and is always in the shops and researching what’s available, so can often find you the perfect outfit without you even having to lift a finger! The whole objective of hiring a personal stylist to help you achieve the perfect mother of the bride look, isn’t just to make you look fabulous but also to ease the stress and time for you, so you can focus on supporting your daughter and son-in-law to be.

7. Finishing off the look.

If you opt for a dress, even if it’s for a summer wedding, ensure you finish off the look properly with a jacket or cover up or you are in danger of looking unfinished on the photographs.

© Nicola Cupples, 2009



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