Fall has fallen, the leaves are changing, and the air temperature has gotten cooler. And as we put away the summer clothes for another season, I realised that I had a fairly big gap in my wardrobe: While I own a fair number of sandals as well as winter boots that are both stylish and… Read More The Naot narrow Chelsea boot
Yes, it’s another fall shopping post! So soon after my last one? But when I saw that Ann Taylor was having a 40% sitewide sale, and that their website was full of work-friendly items in petite sizes… and then when I saw how many of them were in one of my favourite purple colours? Well,… Read More Fall 2024 haul review: Ann Taylor Petite
Fall has fallen, the leaves are changing, and workplaces across the continent are jumping on the RTO trend. Yep, that’s right, after years of sitting comfortably at home working in pyjama pants, many of us are back at the office at least a few days per week This caught up with me this season when… Read More Fall 2024 haul review: Banana Republic Petite
If you, like me, have been watching the 2024 summer Olympics, you probably can’t help but be amazed by the incredible feats that US gymnast Simone Biles has achieved this week. Regardless of whether you’re American, Canadian like me, or from anywhere else in the world, it’s hard to deny that Biles is a veritable… Read More Petites in power: 4’8″ Simone Biles
Continuing with my petite-friendly travel capsule wardrobe series, I thought I’d showcase something a little different this time: What I packed for a 3-week trip to Italy and Malta this May. Unlike my previous trip to Southeast Asia, this European trip demanded a bit of a different approach. While I could get away with wearing… Read More Petite travel capsule wardrobe: Italy edition
Like many people, I’ve been working from home since COVID hit in 2020. That means that my small home office, never intended as a full-time workstation, was hastily converted into one. Most of us petites with desk jobs know the many assorted challenges of office ergonomics all too well. We have spent our entire careers… Read More Home office ergonomics for petites
For anyone who read my post on finding ski boots for small feet, you may also have noticed that it can be challenging to find a well fitting ski helmet. If so, you’ve come to the right place. As a petite 5’1″ skier, I’ve long accepted that most gear in the male-dominated world of skiing… Read More Ski helmets for small heads
Avid readers of this blog may have noticed that posting has been a bit light lately. The reason for that is that real life has been insanely busy. Over the past few months, we’ve been in the process of purchasing, renovating, and moving into our new home. After renting for our entire adult lives, my… Read More High ceilings, short human: Being a petite homeowner
Talbots is a brand that I, quite honestly, always associated with older women. Maybe it’s because my mom used to shop there quite a bit, back when Talbots had retail locations in Montreal. Despite the fact that they have an extensive petites section, it was never a brand that interested me much; their styles just… Read More Review: Talbots Petite Dresses
Happy May! As the weather gets warmer, I find myself reaching for some new, fresh items to wear. Spring is, after all, the season of renewal. So one day a couple of weeks ago, I found myself browsing on Anthropologie’s website, and inspired by the pretty, lacy, feminine chic styles that seem popular this season.… Read More Spring 2023 haul review: Anthropologie Petite