Hidden dangers in plastic packaging: what you don’t know has been hurting us!
Amidst the pre-packaged wonderland of our modern supermarkets, everything is quite conveniently packaged in plastic bags and containers. One can shop for years, and take these Read more
This week we are proudly celebrating our 50th Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) show, and will be joined by co-host, Emmy-winning producer Christopher Toyne, our resident entertainment expert.
No “Italian Vogue” for PETITES
Another season of “hype,” …I mean “height” hits the airwaves as America’s Next Top Model launches Cycle 15. September 8th’s premiere proved to be another demonstration of how “petite” models just do not have Read more
BEAUTY TRENDS: Summer has once again come to a close. It’s time for fall and just like the changing leaves, it is time to update your make-up wardrobe. The hot must-have look this season is a natural Read more
This week’s Bella Petite Hour radio show hosts the “Who Needs a Jersey” promotional campaign, created by Eddie Drummond of the NFL. The campaign message for “Who Needs a Jersey” is that you don’t need to be Read more
Tyra Banks talks about her new season – Here is what she had to say (and what really chaps my ARSE!!):
Tyra: “Top Model was one of the first times we saw plus-size models treated equally; now it’s a Read more
Back from blissful Bali and ready to rock and roll…NOT. Okay first of all, Bali was total chaos, Chaos I tell you. The traffic and mad scooter driving in Kuta put those crazy Italians in Rome to Read more
The September 14th Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) and co-host Bella Petite business expert Maria Gamb the “Change Agent” will be all about relationship building in business and our personal lives. Ann and Maria will talk Read more
Bella Petite’s resident “Business” Expert Maria Gamb valuable words of wisdom!
Most people believe giving is only measured in terms of money, but there are no-cost ways to give through expressing and demonstrating your internal abundance. This is your Read more
Celebrity Red Carpet Look on Julie Benz
The red carpet always inspires celebrity looks at discount prices. You can find tons of celebrity inspired looks online at edressme.com, or you can order direct and check out discount stores Read more
This article is the first in a series of fashion trend reports from Bella Petite’s newest fashion, entertainment and lifestyle trend expert, Ginger Puglia of GingerFinds and Fox News Trend Host.
In this article Ginger and Fashion Stylist Read more
Many of you have been following the latest shift in my gym regime on Facebook. I’ve been in search of a new, more energizing workout that is more fun and rewarding. The operative word is FUN. I work Read more
The Bella Petite Hour will focus on petite fashion and lifestyle trends for the fall and 2011… we are making fashion history! No longer is the “petite” the forgotten woman.
This show is ramping up for the biggest Read more
“As a kid I wanted to be a writer. As a teen I wanted to be a performer. Now I just wanna be happy.” And happy she is. My next guest writer, Jessica, is a wonderful kindergarten teacher, Read more
Summer is coming to a close and we thought it would be fun to do Bella Petite’s “TOP TEN” hot petite celebrity bikini babes of this year!
Here’s the first installment on the top five petite celebrity bikini babes. Read more
Bella Petite Chicago Regional Director and newly Contributing Writer Jennifer Bollinger.
As a petite model working in the business of modeling and entertainment, I know the word “rejection” far to well. When I was first starting out the “door Read more
Nia Peeples is taking the month of August off! Yes thats right. I’m off to Bali to regenerate, rejuevnate, refill, relax. everything RE. so in the meantime I have my wonderful guest writers coming in directly from Read more
It is true that limb lengthening (LLD) surgery is actually an amazing procedure and equates to a small miracle for some (like, people with leg inequality, bone deformities or for patients who have suffered Read more
This week’s Bella Petite Hour Lifestyle show hosted by petite celebrity Nia Peeples will feature Nia’s co-star from the hit ABC television show Pretty Little Liars, Shay Mitchell. We will get the scoop on what’s happening with this Read more
Ladies, here is a man worth paying attention too! Meet a totally delicious hot male model, “Who Love’s Petite Women!” My experience has been men prefer petites. In fact, evolutionary facts support my point of Read more
Let me ask you some questions:
Do you feel alive? Do you get excited? Are you curious? Are you aware and living in the moment? Or do you feel like you’re living in a box, in Read more
Petite Deformity of Another Kind “Distraction Osteogenesis…callus distraction…callotasis and osterodistraction are all part of the same thing – breaking the tibia and fibula, and inserting the Fixator – HUH?? Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right?! Read more
Written by Angela Phillips a Bella Petite Regional Director and newly contributing writer.
Life is sometimes very tough. We often think our journey is far more difficult than others and feel like giving up. When I feel Read more
My experience with FaceBook seems to mean “business” as usual for FaceBook. A recent report on ABC 7 News shows FaceBook to be one of worst companies for customer service ranking them at the bottom along with MySpace. Read more
This weeks Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will direct you towards some exciting new talent and new channels to explore when embarking on a career in entertainment.
The old rules of how to break into the industry Read more
Sincerely, Nia….Don’t make Mountains Out of Your Mole Hills
I live at the beach, so it stands to reason I’ll be wearing a bikini much of the time. I’m okay with that. I’ve been good to my Read more
Written by Angela Phillips a Bella Petite Regional Director and newly contributing writer.
For years it has been defined that a “runway” model has to be 5’9″ or taller. This illogical definition has killed many aspiring petite models’ Read more
Okay, I’m going to brag here about a woman who is an inspirational dynamo. She’s a petite dynamo! This woman is pulling petite women together from all around the world!
Her efforts are bringing women Read more
PETITE FASHION TRENDS: Best and Worst of 2010
As we reach the half way point of 2010, it’s natural for our minds to spring forward towards 2011’s seasonal trends. We can’t help hoping that some of the big Read more
Don’t you hate it when people tell you to stop and smell the roses? Especially when you feel like if you stop for even a moment its all going to come crashing down around you. How can you stop Read more
ARE YOU A LIPSTICK BULLY? By Maria Gamb Bella Petite’s “Business Expert” and newly contributing writer!
Most believe that competitiveness in business is an activity engaged in amongst the males in the society. Women, the loving, nurturing souls Read more
THIS PETITE, NOT PUSSYFOOTING AROUND! (My response to New York Time’s and Vanity Fair’s Freelance Writer, Maria Ricapito):
It appears to me that “ignorance” remains bliss…to some people. Freelance writer, Maria Ricapito, wrote and published Read more
What does “Obama, Facebook, a murder scene and the word, Jerk,” have in common? No, it’s not a riddle… or a joke – it’s breaking news over the petite, shock-pop-performer, “Lady Gaga!”
Those of you who Read more
6/22/10: The Bella Petite Hour with (Host Ann Lauren) features entertainment expert’s Lynette McNeill “LA’s hottest acting coach.” Lynette has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. Plus, Emmy Award winning producer and director Christopher Toyne Read more
A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE – A True Story
Here Comes the Judge (and she was “petite” too!)
“Please rise – Superior Court of the State of California, Honorable Judge Leonard presiding over the case of, Toro vs. Toro, in Read more
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Petite celebrity pop diva and actress 5’2″ Jennifer Lopez was on fire last night in a Gianfranco Ferre dress! She was escorted by her singer songwriter not to tall husband 5’4″Marc Anthony, to a Spring benefit Read more
On the next Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) we will explore the petite model, fashion and entertainment scenes. We have three great guests scheduled for the show to let us in on what’s happening in the Read more
Stage 7 at Warner brothers studios, I was on the set of Pretty Little Liars watching the playback from my scene with Shay Mitchell, admiring her bright eyes and beautiful lips, how easily and perfectly Read more
Swimsuits, Swimsuits, Swimsuits…OH MY!
Well petite ladies…have you “done it?” Have you swum through store upon store, floated down isle after isle, and dove into the perfect swimsuit for the season yet? Or, have you sunk to the bottom Read more
BELLA PETITE MAGAZINE CELEBRITY BRAND AMBASSADOR EDITOR Ann Lauren ® biography on IMDB
Ann Lauren® Bella Petite Magazine Copyright©Bella Petite Magazine Created by Celebrity Petite Model Ann Lauren
Ann Lauren® Bella Petite Magazine Copyright©Celebrity petite model Ann Read more
“BATHING SUITS” – WHERE THEY’VE BEEN, WHERE THEY WENT, AND WHERE THEY ARE TODAY! A Petite’s Chronicle thru the Centuries PART-3
Power of Petites, And the Reduction of Fabric!
As the 1920’s rolled around and the emancipation Read more
Pretty Petites Popping up in the Swimsuit Edition
Although Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues have not had any petite models on their covers, I must give them some credit due to the fact that they have allowed petites in their Read more
Meet new petite model faces for Bella Petite!
5’3″ Sundai Love, 5’2″ Colleen Shannon, and 5’4″ Shannon Hall they are a few of the many new faces that will be appearing in Bella Petite Magazine’s editorials.
We Read more
There has been a been an outcry in the press recently over the Lane Bryant advertisements, but the real forgotten woman is the petite woman! The actual discrimination happening in the fashion industry is only against using petite Read more
On the April 13th Bella Petite Hour radio show with (Host Ann Lauren) we featured special guests petite model Amber Forrester and International agent Swan Bowden.
Amber is the Bella Petite cover girl finalist for April! She is one Read more
Beauty is in it.
Your best you is in it Believe it. Trust it. Never doubt it.
“What’s at stake is nothing less than our own personal autonomy- our capacity to empower ourselves so that we Read more
THE TRUTH ABOUT: COMMERCIAL PRINT AGENCIES ON HEIGHT AND PETITE MODELS
Can I get Commercial print as a petite model? (Petite Modeling)
The current “status quo” practiced by the fashion and beauty industry, leaves the petite model Read more
“Alice Braga,” – another petite actress hitting the big screen! You may have already seen this 5’3” Brazilian-beauty in the critically acclaimed, crime-drama film, “City of God,” released worldwide in 2003, earning itself four Academy Read more
The best I can do for everyone is be the best I can be.
The best I can be is the greatest me, not the greatest you.
What is the greatest you?
Many times I see women trying to Read more
Petite women want to wear the latest fashion trends just like our taller counterparts. The truth of the matter is that if you follow a few simple rules for putting outfits together, there is actually very little a Read more
Tyra Banks’ new cycle of America’s Next Top Model successfully demonstrates why the status quo remains the industry standard. As a petite woman you owe it to yourself to tune out this series, so we are declaring that Read more
Sincerely, Nia: Individuality II
“Alive within the energy field of every single one of you is a light so abundant, so overwhelmingly alive, that to touch upon it would fill your longing heart.” Bartholomew, Reflections of an Read more
On the next Bella Petite Hour (with Host Ann Lauren) we will get the behind the scenes scoop on the “Petites: Chicago Style” shoot. It was produced and directed by actress, dancer and producer Jennifer Bollinger. Jennifer is a Read more
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT BELLA PETITE is that it helps put things into perspective. It encourages women to be real, to love themselves enough to see the truth about Hollywood and the fashion industry, which is so Read more
Written By Nia Peeples: A Daytime Emmy Awards experience to remember. It is 3:45 pm and it’s a sweltering 95 degrees. The last thing I want to do is pour myself into a skin tight sequin gown and Read more
The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will have “Fashion Industry News and Trends Forecast” for 2010. Ann will be joined by two fashion industry experts, including “Oscar Designer Challenge” top nine finalist Fernanda Carneiro! We Read more
The stars of the new Beverly Hills 90210 are on a tanning time out! Seriously, how else are the California golden girls suppose to have that oh-so-golden glow? Apparently, the producers of “90210” don’t want the show’s Read more
It’s on the countdown to the Oscars begins! The 82nd Academy Awards are coming to you LIVE March 7th on ABC. We want you to vote and choose which designer’s evening gown will worn by an on-stage escort during Read more
Written by: Nia Peeples
Women are Read more
Michelle Braun, a Hollywood Madame, claims that the “Tiger” of the golfing jungle prefers his prey “petite, blonde and natural”…oh yeah, and easy on the “breasts!” Although, clearly, that’s not always the case given he carried on a 3-year Read more
America’s Next Top Model Finalist Sundai Love is a newly contributing writer on Bella Petite and will be sharing her industry experience and petite model insight.
PETITE MODEL ADVICE
I have received a million questions about the modeling industry. Read more
The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) is pleased to present special guest petite celebrity, actress and musician Nia Peeples! Nia Peeples has enjoyed a diverse and successful career in the entertainment business which spans over Read more
5’0″ Danica Patrick, Bella Petite’s favorite petite racer, is taking her passion for speed to a new track this year: Nascar’s junior Nationwide series.
A veteran of breaking new ground and defying the odds (a most respected trait Read more
The Bella Petite Hour a fashion, entertainment and lifestyle radio show (with host Ann Lauren) has special guest celebrity petite model 5’3″ Sundai Love, from the Tyra Banks (ANTM) America’s Next Top Model Cycle 13 “shorty edition.”
Sundai Love Read more
TICK TOCK…TICK TOCK…you realize the weeks are flying by, the days are spilling into the next faster than you can keep up, and before you know it you have less than 72 hours to plan…SOMETHING! Then, suddenly Read more
The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will feature a look from above in the modeling and entertainment world, special guest Jillian Rabe. Jillian is a business woman, entrepreneur and an “industry standard” 5’9″ Read more
Powerful petite celebrity icons take on the business of HIGH FASHION!
By Ann Lauren: Petite stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became millionaire moguls by age 10! Their careers were launched as infants on the tv series, Full House.
Mini Read more
On December 1st, professional petite business women on “The Bella Petite Hour” with host Ann Lauren. It’s always great to highlight professional women making a difference, and we have two excellent guests who exemplify that image. Cynthia Read more
SWEET PETITES ACTIVE AND CASUAL APPAREL
Fashion month continues on The Bella Petite Hour this week with Ann Lauren hosting the founder and lead designer of Sweet Petites Apparel, Elizabeth Dutra. Petite ladies have never looked so good Read more
FASHION MONTH IS UNDERWAY WITH FIT, FASHIONABLE, STYLISH JEANS! The Bella Petite Hour (with your host Ann Lauren) is announcing “JEANS ARE BACK IN THE CLOSET!” That’s right you heard me, your prayers have been answered by Read more
BEAUTY AND FASHION EXPERT WEEK
The Bella Petite Hour (with Host Ann Lauren) will star special guests beauty and skincare expert Shonda Chase, R.N. and petite fashion expert Kim Williams Dahlman next Tuesday, November 3rd at 10:00 am PST, Read more
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER AND PLAYBOY PLAYMATE
The Bella Petite Hour with Host Ann Lauren will launch its premiere radio webcast on October 20th with world-renowned fashion photographer Peter Baratti and Playboy Playmate Colleen Shannon. Peter has had the pleasure Read more
EMMY AWARD HIGHLIGHTS AND PETITE FASHION REVIEWS
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, were humorous and entertaining, but I think Mario Lopez might have been a better choice! You be the Judge…
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SLAMMIN' HOT PETITE 5'3" MADONNA
PETITE POWERHOUSE POP ICON ROCKS MUSIC WORLD
By Ann Lauren: Yes, it’s true: Madonna is 5’3″ tall. She’s the petite, female powerhouse that rocked the music world. Her slammin’ hot petite body Read more
ANTM cycle13 “shorty show” on PETITE MODELS…
Contestants for cycle 13 of The CW’s America’s Next Top Model will be required to be at or below five feet, seven inches (5′ 7″) in height for the first time Read more
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes! It’s crazy that lack of height somehow contributes to lack of beauty. That’s the age old stereo type we at Bella Petite are here to break Read more
Please note: that all the information contained in this article was found in Allure Magazine with stats and research provided by psychologists Linda A. Jackson and Kelly S. Irvin of Michigan State University. In addition to ABC 20/20 Read more
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