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Feb 22

Colours and their meanings

This years trends seem to be anything goes, i have heard of so many different styles that will be in trend this year and colour blocking is one of them. Colour is in this year one way of wearing the trend without going OTT is just to wear a bright coloured shoe. ( Read more )

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Jan 26

Petite Quotes

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All us petite ladies have probably heard the expression “The best things come in small Packages” quite a few times when mentioning our lack of height. This is a well known proverb that everyone has heard of but where does it come from? I’ve searched online and found many different answers so if anyone knows please share. ( Read more )

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Nov 16

Does Height Matter in the Workplace?

Height is a much researched topic and one that is usually brushed under the carpet, but does height really have an influence in the workplace? I think its a topic that can never be proven but studies have shown that it may hinder you in the workplace even though it has nothing to do with your ability to carry out the jobs.

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According to research the taller you are, the more likely you are to earn more money. In 2003 a university study revealed that for ever extra inch of height you had it amounted in an extra $789 to your pay per year. This research was more aimed at men but other studies have shown it to be true for women too. ( Read more )

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Jul 27

Advantages of being Petite

photo credit: LadyDragonflyCC – Tinsel Time!!!!

OK let’s keep this site as positive as possible here’s some advantages to being petite.

You look younger.
You don’t bang your head or duck through doorways every time you walk through them.
You have a longer life expectancy (according to various studies)
Reduced negative impact on the environment.
Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. ( Read more )

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Jul 27

Height Discrimination

photo credit: Arne Hendriks

Whilst doing my research for the petite clothes shop, i stumbled across some interesting finds regarding height issues some horrified me why in this day and age is height such an issue, its not something you can really change. There is a lot of discrimination out there regarding height for people who are short and tall but it seems to be accepted. ( Read more )

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Jul 18

Tinkerbell Syndrome

We have all heard of Tinkerbell the fiery fairy from the Peter Pan story, today I came across this article on the Daily Mail and found it quite interesting. For years we have heard of the Napoleon complex that describes a man of shorter than average stature having and alleged inferiority complex due to their height causing them to feel like they have to prove themselves to everyone. It seems they now believe there’s a female version of this which they have named the ‘Tinkerbell Syndrome’