Petite Pick of March

Here's my Petite Pick of the month: Hollister's Grandview dress (now $29.89), Hollister's Capistrano zip-up hoodie in navy (now $29.89) and Hollister's Embellished Leather Flip-Flops in Turquoise Gem ($39.50).
The dress is cut in a flattering halter style that will enhance your bust line. The sweet plaid pattern is just enough to make your frame pop without overwhelming it.
The hoodie makes the dress seem more casual, without dressing it down too much. Its classic fit will make you look amazing!
Finally, the flip-flops really stand out with their turquoise gemstones and pull the outfit together for a cute early spring look.

Want A Little Jelly With Your Flip-Flops?

Check out the newest thing to hit Hollister stores--jelly sandals! Their Vintage Beach Jelly Flip-Flops are a throwback to those popular jelly sandals of the '90s. They are available in light pink, light red, light green and light blue and feature the signature seagull on the sole. All colors cost $17.50 and are available in sizes XS (6/7), S (7/8), M (8/9) and L (9/10). Grab 'em before they're gone!

Best Swimsuit for Your Body? Read On!

Though it is important to like the design and color of your swimsuit, it's more important how it looks on your frame. Some suits, while they may be the right size, don't look as good on your body because you have the wrong style.
The best styles for petites are triangle, bandeau and push-up. Triangle bikinis have adjustable tops that help enhance a smaller bust, and the bottoms are cut perfectly to show off your small legs. Bandeau styles are also great for petite girls because the ruching creates perfect curves. And of course, push-up bikinis create cleavage, something many smaller females want but don't have.
Check out Hollister's Orange County in Dark Orange (top $34.50, bottom $24.50)--the floral design also helps fill you out. Hollister also has three great push-up styles, and check out American Eagle Outfitters for cute triangle bikinis.
So this year, don't just wish for the perfect swimsuit--get the perfect swimsuit!

Bright Beach Essentials

Planning an exotic getaway for spring break, or just headed to your closest beach? Check out these great new spring pieces that look great poolside or kicking back on the shore.
Hollister's basic Crest Canyon tanks ($15.50) are a cute cover-up for a swimsuit and look amazing on their own. They have a perfectly simple look that screams "beachy". It comes in a variety of bright colors, such as dark turquoise and orange.
For the best swimsuit, why not try the Solana Beach in burgundy (top $29.50, bottom $24.50) or the Cardiff in navy floral (top $34.50, bottom $24.50). The former is a push-up triangle style that's basic but adorable, and the latter is a bandeau with a pretty flower pattern on top and bottom.
Searching for the perfect board shorts? Find them at Hollister! Their Surfriders Beach ($29.50) is a shorty-short style, with vibrant shades that will have all eyes on you.
Step out in style with the Cali Beach flip-flops ($15.50-$24.50) in a variety of styles and colors.
With these springy essentials in your luggage, you're sure to have a great vacation!

The Newest Jeans for Petites

Check out the latest trend in jeans: twist wash!
It features vertical lines that help visually elongate your legs. The contrast between dark and light helps create this illusion, and it also fills you in to make you look longer and curvier!
Try ymijeans.com for a cute pair, and keep checking out your favorite stores to see if they're stocking this ultra-hot trend.

Who Wears Short Shorts?

The answer: American Eagle and Hollister do! Just in time for spring (well, the fashion industry's spring), both stores have introduced their latest shortie shorts, in denim, twill and nylon.
Check out Hollister's ultra-cute and ultra-dark Stone Steps Beach ($34.50), or American Eagle's light wash Studded Denim Shortie shorts ($39.50).
For an adorable preppy look, try the AE Favorite Short ($29.50, with a choice of eight cool colors like Radiant Coral and Lime Sprout). Or try HCo's patterned Surfer's Knoll ($34.50).
The best beach look, hands down, has to be Surfrider's Beach ($29.50, from Hollister), which is available in white, pink, bright turquoise and navy. You'll be sure to stand out on the waves or in the sand in these.
So this spring, don't forget to go short!

Less is More!

Have you ever wondered why less actually is more? It's hard to get a real answer for that one, but one possible answer (for petites anyway), is that less makes you look "more", and by that I mean taller. In this case, the shorter the dress, the longer and leaner you'll look...to a point, of course (I'm not suggesting skimpy dresses, just ones that fall above the knee).
It's almost the season for dresses, and with all the styles out there, it's easy to be confused about which ones look best on your frame. Maxidresses are a no-no for petites; they are way too overwhelming. That's where a shorter dress comes in.
If the fabric only falls to your knees, it will really elongate your legs and make them look miles long. Also, a fitted look is nice; it will create curves but not look too trashy.
Try Hollister's Sycamore Cove ($49.50) for a classic, cute dress. If you're more conscious about your arms, El Porto Beach ($24.50) offers the perfect solution: three quarter length sleeves. And wherever you go, seek out styles that have an empire-style waist and a smaller bust area!