Posts Tagged ‘look of the day’
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
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.)
Tags: Abby Nyema, apparel, Bella Maven, bellamaven.com, Big Buddha, By Boe, clothing, fashion, Gorjana, handbags, hats, jewelry, look of the day, Loralei Rose Bingamon, Lush, Marie Padilla, Ur Eternity
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Though we often think of the new year as out with the old and in with the new, Bella Maven’s approach to fashion is all about mixing these two opposites. This is why we absolutely adore our vintage De La Luna leather handbags – josie, butterfly, fruity, true blue, and blue rose. Without the intricate hand painted design on fabric, these handbags would look so plain. The old classic style of the handbag is upgraded with floral imagery. If you mix the moderne tank with black slacks, a vest, and a scarf from your closet and combine it with the josie bag or pair the pink watercolor tank with your own leather jacket, some leggings, a scarf, and the butterfly clutch, your look becomes street chic and naturally pulled together.
We apply this same philosophy to other things in our life like our relationships – keeping old friends and meeting new ones. This week we had a chance to see our good friend from Otis, up-and-coming and uber-talented designer Jay Nicolas Sario who stars in Project Runway this season; our favorite celebrity photographer Jonathan Friolo, whose photos you can see in various publications; foodie and best chef ever Rolando Armenta, who is a visual merchandiser for GAP corporate and makes a killer boeuf bourguignon; new friends Justin Warwick, owner of vintage store Warwick in Echo Park; and Anthony Martinez, store manager of soon to be open Australian based company Cotton On.
We hope you can incorporate this style mantra into your own wardrobe – layering the old with the new. Have a happy 2KY! Be productive, fashionable, and always strive for something beautiful everyday!
(Loralei wears moderne tank, coral celluloid ring, and josie handbag. Shoes, vest, scarf, sunglasses, and bangles from the Bella Maven closet. Denise wears pink watercolor tank, gliteratti scarf, butterfly clutch, and madrid ring. Sunglasses, earrings, jacket, and leggings from the Bella Maven closet. Shot on location in Los Angeles. Photography by Joyce Vicente | Styled by Loralei Rose Bingamon for bellamaven.com.)
Tags: Bella Maven, bellamaven.com, butterfly clutch, De La Luna handbags, fashion, handbags, inhousephoto.com, Jay Nicolas Sario, Jonathan Friolo, josie bag, Joyce Vicente, look of the day, Loralei Rose Bingamon, moderne tank, Otis College of Art & Design, Otis School of Fashion, pink watercolor tank, Project Runway, Rolando Armenta, vintage handbags
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Coco Chanel once said, “I don’t understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little – if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that’s the day she has a date with destiny. And it’s best to be as pretty as possible for destiny.”
With all the holiday parties these season, including the family get-togethers and office shin-digs, we need to look our best. That means putting some effort on our part, you just never know who you are going to meet, right?
I’m notorious for going over-the-top with my holiday dressing. My sister with her sharp tongue tends to reign me in. So, this year, I’m looking to go more streamlined, have one or two “look at me” accessories, but the focus remains largely on the dress. I’m crushing on black dresses. Here are a few of my recommendations for the best holiday dresses.
palomar - I can’t stop gushing about this dress. I wore it to a fancy dinner party once in San Fran and my stylish gay best friend complimented me when I walked in. I love it in purple, just to be different.
rumi – So soft because it’s made out of silk and fitted to show off your body’s contours. It’s all about the black and white combination that we’ve seen on the runways.
marble – Great in black! You’ll look adorable!
japonai - I wore this dress on my birthday during a five course meal and it was roomy enough to hide my belly bulge.
(Abby wears the palomar dress with the max clutch, nancy bracelet, letter A charm necklace, and tiger eye ring. Fur mini-wrap, knee high socks, and shoes are model’s own. Abby also wears the marble dress in black and nancy bracelet. Knit hat, scarf, stockings, and shoes are model’s own. Photography by Marie Padilla. Styled by Loralei Rose Bingamon for bellamaven.com.)
Tags: Bella Maven, C & C, clothes, clutches, Diana Warner, dresses, fashion, Gorjana, holiday dressing, jewelry, letter A charm necklace, look of the day, Loralei Rose Bingamon, Lush, Marie Padilla, max clutch, Naked Zebra, nancy bracelet, necklace, palomar dress, ring
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
By Loralei Rose Bingamon
It began last Wednesday morning with an email. I had just been invited to Los Angeles Laker- Ron Artest’s December bash and toy drive. Thrilled, but also in a state of disbelief, I sat staring at my computer screen. Anxiety began to fill my veins. Like every style conscious woman, the first question that popped into my mind was, “What am I going to wear?” With only two days to find the perfect fit, I decided to skip the crowded malls and go straight to the Bella Maven girls for help.
After a long debate with myself, I decided that I wanted to go for the glam rock look. But just how would I pull this off and still be comfortable and confident at the same time? I knew I needed the perfect dress and just the right accessories to do the trick. Thank God Bella Maven had so many great selections for me to choose from.
The puple palomar dress saved my life! I absolutely loved it and so did everyone else at the party! It’s stretchy and the body shaping material hugged me in just the right places, accentuating what needed to be accentuated and hiding what needed to be hidden, if you know what I mean. Ahem. The dress was classy, hip, and occasion appropriate. Whether walking through the club or dancing on the dance floor, I felt confident in every stride and two step. Black textured tights and black ankle booties undoubtedly complemented the dress and aided my rocker aura.
Knowing that glam rock style is not complete without the appropriate details, I chose a few edgy pieces from the Bella Maven jewelry collection. Scouring for studs, metals, and metallics, I decided on the snake earrings and gray graham leather wrap bracelet with gold studs. If these two pieces didn’t scream “she’s bad”, nothing could. To tie the entire outfit together, I went with the studded rockstar clutch.
I truly felt like a rockstar that night and I have Bella Maven to thank. So, thank you Bella Maven. I heart you!
(Stylist and model Loralei Rose Bingamon wears the palomar dress in purple, rockstar clutch in black, snake earrings, and graham leather wrap bracelet in gray. Shoes and stockings are model’s own.)
Tags: apparel, Bella Maven, clutch, dress, fashion, graham leather wrap bracelet by Gorjana, handbags, jewelry, look of the day, Loralei Rose Bingamon, palomar dress, rockstar clutch, Ron Artest, Ron Artest December party, snake earrings, SOOS, Urban Expressions
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
A few years ago when I was climbing the corporate ladder and had a routine 8 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. job, I was restricted in what was considered appropriate office attire. You know the drill. No sleeveless blouses, no open toe shoes. If you wore a skirt, it couldn’t be too short. And, you had to wear hosiery. My workplace was ultra conservative. Me, being the slacker that I am, always tried to find a way to push the envelope so that I wasn’t breaking the rules, but I definitely wanted to stand out. It’s a little risky to wear brightly colored stockings, completely different colored shoes, and to sport a blouse that you would normally wear with jeans, to the office. I like to stack necklaces too. You just need a little confidence. And then suddenly, office wear looks amazingly cool!
(Model is wearing jolie blouse in white, small horseshoe necklace in gold, and large horseshoe necklace in gold. Skirt, stockings, and shoes are model’s own. Photographed by Ryan Gabriel. Styled by Loralei Rose Bingamon.)
Tags: Bella Maven, clothes, fashion, Gorjana, jewelry, jolie blouse, large horseshoe necklace, look of the day, Loralei Rose Bingamon, necklaces, office fashion, office wear, Ryan Gabriel, small horseshoe necklace, tops
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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.)
Tags: Bella Maven, Big Buddha, bracelet, Bubijou, Collective Clothing, Diana Warner, earrings, eclipse clutch, fashion, Gorjana, graham leather wrap, jewelry, look of the day, Loralei Rose Bingamon, Marie Padilla, moderne tank, nancy bracelet, necklace, rings, scarf, tank, tops
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Friday, September 18th, 2009
It always amazes me how people can completely change an outfit so that the same dress looks completely different when I wear it and when someone else wears it. Take for instance my new favorite dress from Bella Maven, the vanderbilt, our model and stylist Loralei Bingamon wore it with the Diana Warner nancy bracelet, Gorjana graham leather wrap bracelet, Gorjana charm hoop disk earrings in gold, long boots, Big Buddha eclipse clutch in copper, funky leggings that had some sort of shimmer, and a rocker style belt complete with studs. The vibe from the outfit exuded a night out to go drinking and clubbing.
(photography by Marie Padilla | hair by Julie Santhavisouk of Nanus threading and beauty salon | stylist Loralei Bingamon | on location at La Creperie Cafe in Long Beach)
Tags: accessories, Bella Maven, charm hoop disk earrings in gold by Gorjana, eclipse clutch by Big Buddha, fashion, fashion blog, fashion photography, graham leather wrap bracelet by Gorjana, jewelry, Julie Santhavisouk, La Creperie Cafe Long Beach, look of the day, Loralei Bingamon, Marie Padilla, nancy bracelet by Diana Warner, Nanus beauty salon, photography, vanderbilt dress by Collective Clothing
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
I 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.
Tags: Big Buddha, Collective Clothing, Diana Warner, fall fashion, fashion, gray, look of the day, trends
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