PLOT: Four successful women who have been friends since their college years try to balance their careers and personal lives in New York City, with each other’s help.

MAIN CAST:

• Lucy Liu as Mia Mason (a publisher)
• Frances O’Connor as Zoe Burden (top business executive)
• Miranda Otto as Juliet Draper (CEO)
• Bonnie Somerville as Caitlin Dowd (marketing executive)

PRODUCTION:

• Directors: Joe Napolitano, Lee Rose, Matt Earl Beesley, Matthew Penn, Michael Pressman
• Writer: Chris Alberghini
• Studio: Sony Pictures

GENERAL REVIEW: Cashmere Mafia is not an exact copycat of other TV show hits like Sex and the City and Desperate Housewives. However, it suffered from such comparisons. And, unfortunately, it didn’t last very long as it was cancelled just after one season (7 episodes).

Petite Celebrity in Profile: Lucy Liu (or also written up as Lucy Lui)

Height: 5’2

Birth Date: 2 December 1968

Country: USA

Celeb Claim to Fame: Appearances in several TV shows (from the original “Beverly Hills 901210″ and the popular “Ally McBeal” to the short-lived series “Joey” and “Cashmere Mafia”), as well as movies like “Charlie’s Angels”, “Chicago”, “Kill Bill: Vol 1″ and “Shanghai Noon”. She has also voiced over animations like “Kung Fu Panda” and “Mulan 2″. She has won several awards, including an Emmy for her role in “Ally McBeal”.

Why We Love Her: Not only can she act (both on TV and the movies!), model, and be a voice talent – she can also paint! Yes, this multi-talent beauty has a lot of tricks up her sleeve. How can you not admire her for such versatility?

Petite Celebrity Style: Just like her talents, Lucy is also versatile when it comes to style. She can look like a fierce, tough, and butt-kicking chick one minute, then appear as a glamourous celeb in a gown during a Hollywood event in the next minute.

In the photo you see here, Lucy appears in a chic tailored white suit by Christian Dior, with matching Dior bag. Four fabulous petite style tips that she uses in this look:

1. Create a singular block of colour in clothing – In this case, Lucy wears an all-white ensemble. This elongates the body.

2. Consider lines in clothing! – The V-neck and vertical lines in her suit helps to flatter petite figures.

3. Wear shoes in the nude – To create an illusion of longer legs, petite women are often advised to wear shoes that match their skin tone. Lucy follows this advice well in this look.

4. Make sure your clothes are well-fitted – Need we say more?

Being part Australian, I can’t resist featuring one of my favourite petite celebrities – no other than Aussie pop singer from Neighbours fame, Kylie Minogue.

Petite Celebrity in Profile: Kylie Ann Minogue

Height: 5’0

Birth Date: 28 May 1968

Country: Australia

Celeb Claim to Fame: Originally a soap star, Kylie rose to fame in the Australian television show, Neighbours. She managed to reinvent herself as world-famous pop singer – and won several awards, including a Grammy. She was also granted an OBE by the Queen of England for her contribution to music.

Why We Love Her: Kylie is an Aussie icon. And, she has shown a lot of heart and spirit throughout her career. What’s really great about her is that she is able to reinvent herself to make herself ‘current’ and popular for many years – from being a soap star (“Neighbours”) to her girl-next-door music (“I Should Be So Lucky”) then to a sexy pop diva (“Spinning Around”). And of course, she makes petites look sexy and stylish! Proof that small women can definitely rock.

Petite Celebrity Style: Kylie is able to wear just about anything and make it look absolutely stunning – from jeans-shirts combos or hot pants to dresses and evening gowns. One petite styling tip that she seems to do very well is to wear matching colours from head to toe to make her look taller. In this photo of her leaving her flat in London, for example, you see her wearing black- sunglasses, dress, and high heeled shoes. Even the bag! Smooth, flowing and absolutely stylish!