It may be warm, but please ... dress your age.

I know summer and warm temps are just around the corner (it's even warming up here in New England!) and I am ready to break out the warm weather gear. But I have to voice my opinion about one thing: Short shorts.

I know short shorts are supposed to be elongating on us petite girls, but you also have to think about class and age appropriateness. I hate to be a bummer, but I don't think short shorts are made for women past the age of 32, no matter how fabulous your legs are. My friends and I even agree on this (a first) because you can elongate yourself all you want but if you look like a cheap, whore doing so, you haven't accomplished anything.

I won't buy anything shorter than a 4-inch inseam anymore and I will only have one pair of those (the BR shorts below). Bermudas and capris are just as cute, and a heck of a lot more classy than 2-inch inseam, low-rise shorts that leave NOTHING to the imagination.

There's something to be said about picturing yourself at a summer party in the Hamptons with George Clooney before heading out the door. If you wouldn't wear it there, why where it anywhere?

Couldn't help it!

I was only "allowed" to spend $100 on the BR web site the other day, but I went a little bit over that (only $24, sorry honey!) But I couldn't say no to this navy blue sweater jacket.

Or these shorts:

Or these flip-flops:
Yes, I am a shopaholic.

Sale alert!

Banana Republic has 30 percent off some of their super cute summer clothes — it only lasts until May 4 so hurry up.

They have some super cute petite shorts — Bermudas too! So catch yours while you can!

Frustrating search

I've continued to search for some beachy dresses for my upcoming trip to Miami but haven't found any that really jump out at me (if you have any suggestions, PLEASE leave a comment below.)

But here are a few that I am considering:

This is from the Gap and comes in petite. Love the color.


From Victoria's Secret:


From VS as well:

Sun and sand

I'm taking my yearly trip down to Miami for a little R&R in about a month and I am on the hunt for some cool resort dresses. I'm looking for suggestions — where's the best place to stock up on resort wear?

Spring sales

Here's a run-down of our favorite stores with petite lines on sale now:

Banana Republic:


J.Crew:


Anthropologie doesn't have a lot of petites on sale right now but I do love this green cap sleeve shirt dress.

Good day for a run

I know I talk a lot about fashion, spending money on clothes, work and travel, but I do have other interests. Yoga and running are my top two hobbies. It has been so cold up here in New England this winter that running outside hasn't been a possibility. But this week is has warmed up, and me and my Siberian Husky have run outside twice this week. First time, 3 miles and tonight we completed 3.25. I can't tell you how exhilarating it is to run outside after being stuck on a treadmill at the gym all winter.

I am so glad to be able to get outside, especially after a long day at work like today. And to give you your fashion hook, I will tell you I washed the Lucy yoga pants and they did shrink so I will not have to visit the tailor to hem them after all. But I have to admit, not sure if I was the biggest fashionista on Back Bay today as I topped off those cute pants with a Nike San Francisco Half-Marathon T-shirt. Hey, if you completed it (even in a very slow time) you have to brag.

Anyway, here's the view I had this evening during our run: