Spring Color Palette

Spring has almost sprung, and it is time to get the latest on spring colors! There are 4 must have colors to add to your wardrobe:

MINT This color is wonderful at making skin look TAN! It goes great with nudes and whites and is a beautiful soft color.

NUDE  This is becoming one of the most popular colors for spring. It will go with anything, and can dress your outfit up with some nude heels (like the ones we have in the store!) or keep it simple and put a nude tank on with a pair of white shorts and flats!

CORAL  This color is also a color that makes skin look tan! It goes wonderful with anything! We have coral heels, just like the nude ones, and a couple tops that look fabulous.

POPPY  This is a vibrant color that is very spring like! Add a poppy colored scarf to a white t-shirt and shorts, or grab a poppy colored dress and wear it with a jean jacket. It is a color that will make people instantly think of summer and all the good things that come with it.

February Market Trip!

I spent the past week in Las Vegas at the Magic Fashion Show!  I am so excited to tell you about upcoming trends and share a sneek peak of what's to come for Fall!

First, let me tell you about all the fabulous Spring trends for 2011!  Most of these trends I've already talked about but I think it's fun to talk more and add some pictures!

NUDE-- Nude is a huge color for Spring!  Nude tops, dresses, and more importantly...SHOES!  Nudes shoes are everywhere because they are the most flattering color shoe you could possibly wear!  When wearing nude shoes you give the illusion of a longer leg!  Your leg isn't 'chopped' off by your shoes but instead it 'ellongates' it!
Here's a cute pair we currently have at the store-- only $29.99  shown in Pink but also available in Nude!

Another huge trend for this summer is CLOGS!  It goes with the whole 70's inspired look!  Look for lots of fun clog sandals arriving soon at Bella!

Like I mentioned about 70's inspired looks are huge for summer!  Lot's of fringe, bold prints, clogs, hair pieces, and more!  Here are a few items at Bella to add a little 70's inspiration to your wardrobe!

Another trend we saw at market was sheer paneling, crocheting, and lace!  The most basic top can look sexy with a little sheer detail or lace!  Lots of shirt with crochet detailing in back, lace layering, and more!

And of course the military trend!  The military trend looks to be around for yet another season and add too it some Biker inspired styles!  From ankle booties for

summer to motorcycle jackets...add a little masculine to your wardrobe!

At this show I did some shopping for both Summer and Fall next year!  I don't want to overwhelm you so I'll just give you some sneak peek pictures of a few styles to expect for Fall 2011!  More details to come over the next few months!

New styles arriving daily at Bella!  Check our Facebook and website for updated styles!

Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is just a few days away!  Maybe your going out dinner with your man, have a fun girls night, or a quiet night at home with chocolate and a bubble bath... no matter what your plan is, we have a little some to help you celebrate!!  Here are a few of our fun Valentine's Day items!

A pretty, pink Valentines Day Dress!

Graffic T's and Tanks

Hanky Panky Thongs

Casual Pink Top

Finding your very own "Style"

Style [stahyl] –noun

1. a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character

2. a mode of living, as with respect to expense or display.

3. an elegant, fashionable, or luxurious mode of living: to live in style.

4. a mode of fashion, as in dress, esp. good or approved fashion; elegance; smartness.

 

What's your personal style?  Most style can't be summed up in just 1 word or "look", style is complicated and UNIQUE to you!  Personal style evolves...

Clothing and the way you dress can say a lot about you.  When it comes to finding your personal style, it's not just about clothes, but rather about how you feel about yourself...mostly attitude! 

Choose a fashion style that balances your inner and outer beauty!

 

Here are a few tips for finding 'your' style:

1.  Stay true to yourself! 

Choose a style that will flatter you and your body shape, not just what the magazine are telling you to wear!  Your should feel comfortable in what you wear, if you don't chances are it shows!

2.  Find a fashion muse! 

Search through magazines and find a celebrity or designer whose style you admire!  Now take that style and make it your own!  Even celebrities have a fashion muse-- Kim Kardashian has been quoted mentioning Jennifer Lopez as her style icon!

3.  Look at your closet and/or accessories! 

Looking at your accessories such as jewelry, handbags, and shoes is a great way to begin to understand your personal style.  Do you stick with more traditional, structured handbags?  or may more trendy, embelished jewelry??  These are all clues about your personal style!

4.  Look throught photo albums! 

Look at pictures of yourself to see what colors and looks are the most flattering on yourself..and which ones not so much :) 

 

If you need help finding a "style", come to Bella- we would LOVE to help! 

Remember the most important style tip is

Wear everything with confidence as

this the the most important accessory!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transitioning your wardrobe to SPRING!!

Today's Fashion Friday was about transitioning your wardrobe from winter to SPRING!!  Here are a few tips!

• Layers!  Biggest tip for transitioning from season to season.  Layer a spring cami with a winter cardigan!
• Accessories!  Add some bright, fun accessories!  A light-weight Spring scarf, bright jewelry, colorful tights, anything to add some COLOR!
• Add a few Spring pieces-- we are already putting out our Spring shipments!  There is no reason to wait until May to add them to your wardrobe.  Add a few fun Spring pieces to wear with your Winter fashion until the weather warms up!

This time of year can feel kind of blahhh, the best way to fix that is getting excited about Spring fashions and colors and adding them into your wardrobe!!


Remember to tune in every Friday for Bella's Fashion Friday on SHE 106.3!

Fashion Forecast--2011

Happy New Year!!  So what can you expect in Fashion for 2011??  Here's the forecast::::


90's?? nope  80's?? nope  70's?? YES!
This year we're going back to the '70's!
Items to look for:  feathers, bell bottoms, high-waisted, bold prints!  Our new Vintage Revolution jeans are the perfect Flare jeans to add to your wardrobe!

In 2010 we saw a lot of military-inspired clothing-- joining it in 2011 is...Biker inspired clothing.  Biker clothing includes-- leather cuffs, cropped leather jackets, motorcycle boots, leather skirts.  No, this does not mean we can dig out our Sturgis apparel and start wearing it year- round!  But it does mean it's time to add a little leather, more edgy accessories to your wardrobe!  Key colors-- black, brown, silver

Did you dream of being a ballerina as a child?  Well, this year you get to dress like one!  That's right- 2011 is ballerina inspired!  The idea behind the ballerina inspired look is adding soft, feminine pieces to your wardrobe: lace, ballet flats, ruffles, tutu skirts, and more!  One of my favorite looks in a girly, ruffle skirt paired with combat boots-- the perfect balance of girly, girl and tomboy!

A few other hot looks/items for 2011:

• Lace clothing
• crochet & macrame
• stripes
• crop tops
• off the shoulder tops
• cat eye sunglasses

There you go-- our style forecast for 2011-- Happy New Year!!