ABOUT US

Ann Lauren Editor-In-CHIEF.  Bella Petite was founded by Ann Lauren, her career started at 16 as a petite model who founded and organized the largest national USA Petite women’s fashion movement, with over a 100,000 members. Many thousands of petite women have participated in her beauty pageants and modeling shows across the United States. She is recognized for her innovative vision and ten+ years of creating a collective “image” for petite women.

Featured in over 500 newspapers, radio, and television interviews nationwide, Lauren is considered the foremost expert in petite fashion, modeling and attitudes.  Lauren has produced and co-hosted the only nationally televised Petite Model Show in the world at Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas.

Lauren been a spokesmodel for dozens of brand named companies.  She began producing events nationwide in her teens. To date she has produced and directed hundreds of successful productions, including modeling shows, pageants, sportswear contests, fashion shows, conventions and seminars.  Lauren’s innovative concepts and powerful drive to promote the petite image is destined to change the fashion, modeling and beauty industry as we see it today.

Many worldwide recognized companies have sponsored the petite fashion movement including, Cartier, Kenar Petite Clothing, Jantzen Swimwear, Nordstrom, Petite Sophisticate Outlets, Bullock’s, Victoria Jackson Cosmetics, I. Magnum, Susan Lucci Hair Care, Saks Fifth Avenue, Decleor Skincare, Macy’s, Avon Cosmetics, Baker and Leeds Shoe Stores, Leon Cliyne Couture, Carlson Travel Network, American Airlines, Disneyland, The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas, Knott’s Berry Farm,  Marriott Hotels, United Airlines, Queen Mary, Crystal Court Mall and La Trattoria Spiga in Costa Mesa, CA, Universal Studios.

Ann Lauren is the petite woman’s fashion expert poised to command this multi-billion dollar industry. Lauren’s innate ability to present and influence vertical markets interested in riding the petite fashion revolution, enables her to rapidly expand the visibility of Bella Petite globally.

Our highly concentrated efforts on this niche market, will fulfill the demanding needs of the average sized woman.  Our advertisers will receive enormous benefits while enhancing their profits like never before. Everyone wins!

Bella Petite will make fashion history, by bringing the petite woman’s image to the fashion fore front. The explosion of Bella Petite Magazine’s launch onto the scene, will once and for all bring down height stereo-types and focus on real women. Making petite women fashion recognizable!

Ann Lauren’s experience in Internet marketing started in the 90’s.  Lauren’s introduction to the Internet was in establishing strategic partnerships and developing integrated marketing campaigns and promotional programs. She was Vice President of Development for Netcity.com the first online electronic metropolis. Working with companies such as Trizec-Hahn, Disney, ESPN, Viking Components, Sportsline USA, Brooks Brothers, PrepCo Food Distributors, etc.

In addition, Lauren was President and founder of an Internet Portal called WildNetwork.com, the start-ups flagship was WildEmail.com, whereby she raised over a million dollars in capital funding.  The portal featured over 75 WILD subdomains such as; Wildshopping.com, WildCoupons.com, WildStart.com, WildDating.com, WildSports.com, etc.  The portal flagship was WildEmail.com comprised of 1000’s vanity email domains.  Ms. Lauren was key in the development process and overall management of WildNetwork.  She structured strategic partnerships, developed integrated marketing campaigns, established key alliances and promotional programs with the following organizations; Verio, Critical Path, RackSpace, American Honda, YouthStream Media Network, Teen.com, SixDegrees.com, Neopets.com, Warner Bros, BlueTorch.com, SportsTalk.com, MetaRewards.com, Emaildirect.com, Datadate.com, WildTangent, etc. to name a few.

Ms. Lauren also has extensive experience in Public Relations and Marketing. Formerly Public Relations Director for NBA Laker Happy Hairston Foundation and the Celebrity Golf Tournaments. She created marketing campaigns and proposals, press releases and worked closely with the tournament sponsors like; The Hosting Country Clubs, Toyota, Callaway Golf, Evian, Titilist, Nike, Lacoste and ESPN programming. Responsibilities included coordinating celebrities press schedules, tee times for the tournaments, and coordinating television programming schedules for the celebrities.

Christopher Toyne Director of Production & Media Development for BellaPetite.  Toyne will develop and create cutting edge content with interactive campaigns, while utilizing cross platform mediums in television and Internet creating real time videos and promotional events on the Internet.

Mr. Toyne  is an EMMY award winning producer.  His expertise as a producer and multi-cam director/associate director transcends a wide range of multifaceted experience in many disciplines of media production, including script writing and journalism skills.

He’s an award winning producer for television programming, genre’s include feature films, live events, original programming, documentaries, and film making.  Most recently he was producer at UPM for White Air, starring Riley Smith, Dominique Swain and Tom Sizemore.

In addition, Toyne was a reality show producer on “The Real Roseanne Show,” with Roseanne Barr, for ABC Network and Domestic Goddess for ABC Family.  He has also produced and directed numerous pageants and live shows, including Ann Laurens USA Petite Model Show from Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, NV.

Mr. Toyne has an extensive background in live events and music programming on his curriculum vitae. Recently, completed the 2009 PBS National Broadcast of Gershwin at One Symphony Place and was awarded a 2008 NATAS EMMY for Outstanding Event/Live, producing One Symphony Place in Nashville, September 2007 for PBS and as a LIVE HI-DEF broadcast worldwide.  He was supervising producer of “An Evening with Amy Grant, featuring LeAnn Rimes in Nashville,” Geffen Records.

Toyne’s resume spans over 40years in entertainment.  It includes credits as senior associate producer/special effects director on the CBS series Beauty and the Beast starring Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman; Showtime’s Nightmare Classics with Laura Dern, Amy Irving and Meg Tilly; and Turner Network Television’s Dinner at Eight with Lauren Bacall and John Mahoney. NBC’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with Michael Douglas.  For a complete history on Christopher Toyne career in entertainment go to IMDB.com.

BELLA PETITE LEAD FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

Peter Baratti

World Renowned Fashion Photographer

Peter Baratti was born and raised in Europe, schooled in the United States, and now resides in Hollywood.  Peter originally started out as a student of architecture in New York, but soon transitioned to fashion photography and moved to California.  It wasn’t long before Peter was photographing famous celebrity faces, including Jenny McCarthy, Drew Carrey, Penelope Cruz, Ian Ziering and Jay Leno to name a few.  His list of photographed supermodels is quite impressive as well, including major names: Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Cindy Crawford, Carre Ottis, Kate Moss, Giselle and Adrianna Lima.  Peter also discovered 5′2″ Colleen Shannon, the “50th Anniversary Edition” playmate, and has been a regular contributor to Playboy magazine.

Baratti has been instrumental in discovering some of the world’s most beautiful talents in fashion and show-business.  His expertise and style has graced magazine covers, fashion editorials, product campaigns and commercials.  He is an ardent believer in Bella Petite’s vision and feels it’s time the industry pay attention to the petite fashion market!  As our lead fashion photographer, Peter is an excellent addition to Bella Petite’s team of industry players. PeterBaratti.com

BELLA PETITE CONTRIBUTING EXPERTS AND WRITERS

FASHION EXPERT KIM WILLAMS DAHLMAN

Orlando, Florida

Kim Williams Dahlman is Author of “The Petite Handbook.” Dahlman has over 20 years experience working in the petite fashion industry, holding positions as a petite fashion buyer for Allied Department Stores, Belk Stores, and Director of Sales for Susan Bristol Petites.  Kim now owns and operates Fashion Marketing Services, Inc. an event-based consulting firm in beautiful Orlando, Florida.  She’s been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and Kim’s television credits include Fox TV, the new series “Smart Women” and Home Shopping Network to name a few! Dahlman will be writing fashion articles, as well as working on development of advertising relations. ThePetiteHandbook.com

BEAUTY EXPERT SHONDA CHASE, R.N.

Palm Springs, California

Shonda Chase  is a noted Beauty and Skincare Expert. She holds an advanced Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and is owner of the Revive Salon and Spa in beautiful Palm Springs, California.  She’s been trained by expert leading physicians like Dr. Mark Bailey.  Shonda provides skincare advice and services to many of the world’s most beautiful and noted faces in Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Newport Beach.  We’ll get the facts  on the latest skincare treatments to the stars that you want to know about!  We look forward to Chase’s articles on beauty secrets and skincare techniques to help you have beautiful ageless skin.  Plus, many petite model makeovers will be provided by Salon Revive!

Nia Peeples Actress/Singer/Producer and LifeStyle Expert

Los Angeles, California

Nia has been in the entertainment business for thirty years!  She recently launched the “Elements of Life” lifestyle website and seminars for women. Nia will be the leading writer and expert of Bella Petite’s lifestyle section.  She will write weekly features on her personal experiences, share her lifestyle  insights and teach women how to live a life of perfection!

Sundai Love Actress and Petite Model Advocate

Los Angeles, California

Tyra Banks America’s Next Top Model finalist Sundai Love. Bella Petite snapped her up as a Cover Girl contender and her career is taking off! Sundai will write about her experience getting into reality television, petite modeling and issues important to young women.

Tana Corporon Writer

Denver, Colorado

Tana has delivered time and again a power packed punch.  Her articles on fashion, entertainment and lifestyle are sharply written with a quit witted edge.  Bella Petite’s readers already demand more from Tana!  She intends to keep our readers entertained, enthralled and asking for more.  Simply stated with every stroke of the key pad she’s a petite woman’s best friend!

Jennifer Bollinger  Singer/Dancer/Producer

Chicago, Illinois

Jennifer has been on stage for thirty years singing and dancing. Recently, Bollinger was a winner in the “2009 Paulo Coehlo Film Competition” independent film festival held in Rome, Italy. For a film she co-wrote, produced and starred in.  Jennifer will be writing exciting interesting professional petite women profiles, lifetstyle and event features.

Vanessa Urenda Public Relations and Petite Fashion Trend Forecaster

Portland, Oregon

Vanessa is a public relations expert, a petite fashion trend forecaster and fashion stylist for AM Northwest morning show.  In addition, she handles new trends and marketing at fashion house Unmei Amai.

Cynthia Cheng Entreprenuer and Journalist

Toronto, Canada

Cynthia is Editor-in-Chief of Prospere Magazine and online web community for business women. She launched Prospere in 2008 with a strong focus on professional females in their 20’s, 30’s & 40’s who want more than the typical fashion magazine offers.  Cynthia will cover fashion, entertainment and lifestyle news in Canada!

Kimberly Cottrell Writer

Washington D.C.

David Moxley AMERICA’S WEB RADIO Internet Entertainment Radio Partner