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Petiteplayground has a new look in 2013! You will be redirected to our new home soon... remember to update your bookmarks and links!

See you on the other side!

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{Crowning Glory}

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I wanted to kick off 2013 with vibrant colours, complemented by feminine details, and thought this teal outfit would be perfect for the 1st Jan blogpost!

Teal is a dramatic colour (for me anyways!) that I have wanted to try for a while. When I saw this Portmans skirt on sale for $23.95 (reduced from $99.95 to $39.95 with a further 40% off), I knew it was time to give this ocean-inspired hue a go. The scalloped lace hem definitely sealed the deal for me.

On the topic of lace... I adore the perforated peter pan collar and lace back details on this otherwise nondescript tee. I am a sucker for these sort of subtle yet distinctive touches in clothes. And finally, my favourite part of this outfit has got to be the stunning floral crown, handmade by the incredibly talented KisforKani. It is literally bursting with love and happiness - the perfect accessory to say hello to 2013!

Outfit

Top: Marcs Insert Lace Collar 3/4 Sleeve Tee (here)

Bottom: Portmans Corded Lace Skirt (here)
Accessories: KisforKani Oversize Pastel Head Crown (here), Wittner heels

Happy new year everyone - let's make 2013 the best ever by setting and working towards goals that will help us become better and happier people.

Petiteplayground was a late but amazing addition to 2012, I can't wait to continue this journey with you all!

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Get social with me in 2013: Follow me on Bloglovin' and Instagram (@_naomip), and send me your questions, suggestions or feedback in the comments below or in the Ask section!

{Summer Whites}

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White is such a fresh and easy choice for an effortless summer look. Here I have added some bold and cheerful coral accents using a bag and a belt. These photos reveal my one reservation about this dress - how easily the material wrinkles. Nevertheless, it was on sales and was at a good price point so I #yolo-ed it (say hello to my favourite verb of the month!). I have also been secretly hoping to adapt the white on white look into my wardrobe, it hasn't happened yet but this is definitely one big step towards my all white moment!

If you have been following my blog or know me in real life, you would know that many pieces of my wardrobe come from Forever New. The main reason is probably because Forever New goes down to a true size 6 and size 4 that fit my petite frame very well, usually with no alterations needed. This look really embodies the feminine and fun vibe of the brand that I adore.

 Outfit

Dress: Forever New Mia Military Style Shirt Dress

Accessories: Forever New Kathryn Belt, Forever New Pixie Straw Bag (here), Alannah Hill headband
Shoes: Wittner

Merry Christmas everyone and thank you very much for reading!

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Are you wearing white this summer?

{Lights and Reds}

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With only 10 days til Christmas, I have been adding some simple festive touches to the house. We gave away our Christmas tree few years ago so I made do with a DIY christmas tree and fell in love with fairylights all over again...

Homemade twig Christmas tree: minimalistic but still oh so cheerful

Lucky lanterns (from Typo): pretty things to look at before I doze off

Pinecones: the smell of these humble pinecones always make me think of Christmas

Red bows: can jazz up anything

And how can we forget Mrs Santa Claus?

I have now added an "Ask me anything" widget to the Ask page. Feel free to ask me any questions you have about my blog or tell me any suggestions you have!

What are your DIY Christmas decoration ideas - please share them!

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{Festive Lace}

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I love browsing through ASOS every so often - it is where I can buy high waisted tapered pants that fit with no alterations needed (thank you to whoever came up with the Petite range!). Though I have never bought a dress from ASOS, the vibrant colour and full skirt of this lace dress caught my eyes. I caved in since I don't have a lacy dress or a red dress and I really wanted one for Christmas. Thankfully, Petite AU 4 fit me perfectly, though the waist was quite snug. The cut-out back and three layers of tulle add character to the dress and are so fun to play around with! At around $55 (after online codes), this is a great affordable option for those Christmas/New year's parties!

Outfit

Dress: Asos Lace Dress with Cut Out Back (here)
Accessories: Wittner heels, Temt bracelets

Thank you so much for reading!

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What gems have you bought from ASOS?