Posts Tagged ‘Big Buddha’

hat fetish: look of the day

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

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I just love love LOVE hats…almost, but not quite as much as I love food.  I think it’s probably because I’m one of those people that actually look good in them.  I can take any hat, put it on, and it looks great on me.  It’s actually surprising considering I have a big noggin.  Usually, people with large heads look silly in hats, that’s not true for me.  But, I look hideous in glasses so thank goodness I have 20/20 vision.

Well, with the weather turning awful, hats are the perfect accessory to keep you warm.  So, here’s BM model Abby looking lovely and beautiful with a knit hat from the Bella Maven closet.  Remind me to tell you more about the Bella Maven closet as we get closer to relaunching our website with its enhanced features.  You know what this means, we will probably be carrying hats soon.

(Abby is wearing the gwen dress by Lush, ivy earrings by Gorjana, lara handbag in creme by Big Buddha, wisdom ring by Ur Eternity, and turquoise pear necklace by Boe.  Hat, denim vest, and belt from the Bella Maven closet.  Photography by Marie Padilla enhanced with lomography technique and viewfinder | Styled by Loralei Rose Bingamon for bellamaven.com.)

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let us give thanks

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

thanksgivingblog5As we approach Thanksgiving, I am reminded that it’s that time of the year again to be thankful for all the blessings in my life and to let the people I care about know I appreciate them.  So, I wanted to thank Bella Maven and my sister for all the joy they have given me these past few months.  Without them, I would not be able to look great at an affordable price every day.  Among the blessings in my closet that I am most thankful for are:

(1) jaime tunic – It’s the perfect office top.  I can wear it under a suit or with a full skirt and some pumps.  The vertical ruffles are ladylike and feminine and give the illusion of looking slimmer and taller.  The modern look of the nancy bracelet and wisdom ring is a nice contrast to the ruffles.  The jaime tunic would also look great with vintage pieces like the floral necklace or blue flower locket.

(2) rose dress – The most versatile dress and great for traveling because it packs up easily and is fairly wrinkle resistant.  For a casual day of sightseeing or shopping, wear it with the boyfriend sweater, patterned tights, and booties.  For an evening out, exchange the sweater for a beautiful scarf, and ditch the tights and booties for some strappy silver or gold heels.  Finish off the look with the matching silver or gold ivy necklace and earring set.

(3) tiny dancer bag – This is the perfect alternative to a briefcase.  It holds everything – paperwork, files, pens, even a laptop or netbook, and my wallet.  It also doubles as an overnight bag for those weekend getaways.

(4) make love not trash tote bags – So inexpensive and strong, I keep one handy wherever I am to carry all my extra stuff.  These eco-friendly bags carry groceries, books, gifts, papers, gym clothes, and just about anything else that I put in them, and I love how they come with different prints and colors.

(5) tress square and heart rings and small star earrings – Stackable rings so cute and lightweight I sometimes forget that I am wearing them.  The rings and star earrings are small and dainty enough to wear in the office every day, but also unique enough to add interest to any outfit.

I am looking forward to adding more blessings to my closet in the upcoming year.  In fact, I can start this Friday at the Bella Maven Black Friday Sale – 30% off everything!  Now that, is a blessing!  Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping!

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she looks so swell

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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I have a weakness for tops that are super comfortable and look great with everything.  So, it’s not surprising then that I was enthusiastic when I saw the moderne tank.  It’s the type of shirt that goes perfect with a bunch of different looks.  Casually, I would pair it up with my black jeans, some boots, and a leather jacket or sweater.  Of course, I wanted to know about some other ways to wear it. I asked BM stylist Loralei Rose Bingamon for some advice and she came up with two different outfits for the moderne tank.  She paired it up with a short full skirt and also some shorts.  Why had I not thought of that?  Anyway, Abby, the BM model, looks terrific in both getups.

(right photo:  Abby is wearing ebony fate earrings, layering ryan necklace, moderne tank, and eclipse clutch in copper.  Jacket, belt, skirt, and shoes are model’s own. left photo:  Abby is wearing joely earrings, nancy bracelet, graham leather wrap bracelet, tiger’s eye ring, band ring, rich expresso scarf, and moderne tank.  Shorts, fishnet stockings, and shoes are model’s own.  Styled by Loralei Rose Bingamon and photographed by Marie Padilla.)

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sparkle like a star

Monday, September 14th, 2009

sparkle like a starI have always admired people with a unique fashion sensibility. But, I have always been one of those people that think you should be able to wear whatever you want whenever.  Marc Jacobs follows the same philosophy.  Lately, I’ve been thinking that I want to be that “cool” dime piece, a fashionista that knows what’s hip and trendy now; one that looks so put together you would never think it took three hours to create that perfect outfit.  What better time to be stylish than September?  Fall ushers in a new season where layering is the norm and now I’ve got my chance to suddenly be chic.

Learning that gray is the new black and the must-have color for this season, I have fallen in love with the most adorable dress, the vanderbilt by Collective Clothing, in the signature gray.  It’s perfectly comfortable and easy to wear.  I like that it has a lining so it isn’t transparent and the length is great – mini, to show off my legs.  What makes the dress eye-catching however, is the tiny bit of “bling” on the belt.  How can you not love the intricate beading?  A little sparkle goes a long way.

How am I wearing it?  Well, I like to combine it with a longer knit sweater, some textured tights with a cool pattern, little booties, which are so hot right now, my By Boe tiered chain necklace in sterling silver, my Diana Warner sterling silver traffic earrings, some cocktail rings like the Ur Eternity wisdom ring, and my Big Buddha midnight clutch in gunmetal.

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