What is TFP and what is a Test shot?

When a model collaborates with a photographer and neither are paid, that is known as trade or time for print (TFP) or test shot. Both the photographer and model get Read more

Petite celebrity hair styles 2013 and what it says about them. We have created a list of this year’s current hot hair trends featuring your favorite celebrities!  The next time you head out to your salon check this Read more

Petite Celebrities and the Tats! 

LEA MICHELE

While petite actress and singer Rachel Berry would probably never get a tattoo — she’d fear it would affect her ability to get cast as a young Barbra Streisand or Read more

A Petite Model Mission

For over a year now, international celebrity and fashion photographer John Glantz, director of Glantz Media Productions, has been working almost exclusively with petite models. He enjoys using his classic and elegant photographic style, Read more

Glamistic Design Tips From  HGTV Design Star Vanessa Deleon

1. Metallics! Mosaic tiles are high style and used to create a gilded glamour effect.

2. Use a bold splash of color in a room full of neutrals.

3. Read more

Being a Professional Petite Woman

For those of you who are about to start a professional life, it is always important to pay attention to your looks, in work life even more than in private.

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Miss Rosie the Riveter was the original woman who showed that just because women are petite and beautiful doesn’t mean we cannot get the job done.  Although the battle on gaining respect for petite models isn’t over, these Read more

Oscar’s Academy Awards is film and fashion’s grandest night!  Bella Petite Magazine brings you the best and worst dressed petite celebrities on the red carpet…

BEST: 5’3″ MICHELLE WILLIAMS– The My Week with Marilyn star glowed Read more

The day of ‘Love’ approaches us and sooner than expected! Guys did you think we’d forget? hmrr, hmrr! May I clarify this day is not only about lovers but about friendships, family, all whom we cherish and hold dear Read more

BELLA PETITE MAGAZINE: Daily Shopper GUIDE Petite Fashion For Petite & Plus Size Petite Women 

This Fall I’ve noticed how many “older” women are gracing the covers of our country’s most popular magazines about beauty, fashion and health. Read more

THIS IS THE HOLLYWOOD WEDDING OF THE YEAR WITH PETITE CELEBRITY KIM KARDASHIAN AND KRIS HUMPHRIES

It’s official the Hollywood famed celebrity Kim Kardashian wed Kris Humphries over the weekend! Kim was blushing as she stand hand in hand Read more

All’s Fair in Love and War!

I’m sure many of you have heard the cliché “All is fair in love and war” at least one time or another in your life, you may have even said this cliché yourself.

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Imitate Your Petite: By Bella Petite Personal Stylist Tamy Lugo of Vstylist!

In my fashion & styling experience, I’ve learned a trick or two. A fun way for petite women such as myself to be able to draw their Read more

THE PETITE “FOX” AND THE HOUND: “JONAH HEX” Starring, Josh Brolin and Megan Fox

“Foxy lady,” exclaimed by many, is completely true when talking about petite celebrity Megan Fox.   However, I prefer to call her 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) will feature “Wheely Famous,” petite model Tiphany Adams. Tiphany is a living exhibition of courage and inspiration, and her story needs to be heard and shared around with world. In life, Read more

On January 19th, the Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will feature Bella Petite’s resident beauty expert, Shonda Chase, RN.

Shonda Chase, a registered nurse and owner of Revive Salon and Spa and Wellness Center in Palm Springs, Read more

PETITE CELEBRITY REESE WITHERSPOON PETITE FASHION STYLE!

This week petite celebrity 5’1″ Reese Witherspoon is in London with Robert Pattinson promoting their new movie release “Water For Elephants.”  Witherspoon and Pattinson play on screen lovers, but reportedly on Read more

Petite celebrities Kate Hudson’s (5’4″) magic mirror this Mother’s Day is her mother, Goldie Hawn (5’4″). One of today’s “It Girls” can see into a possible future for herself by taking Read more

Editor’s Special Message: Bella Petite Magazine presents our Models Community column featuring advice, insights, model talk, influencers, and personal stories from Bella Petite Models. Whether you are an aspiring petite model, or a woman interested in model news, there Read more

When renovating, there are several things that you need to know before executing your design plans. The first Read more

Bella Petite Magazine Exclusive cover featuring ABC Quantico star Priyanka Chopra!

After slaying Oscars, Priyanka Chopra (age 33, height 5’5″) has now been invited to White House to attend the annual correspondents dinner later this month. It will be Read more

Tablescapes By Vanessa Deleon

I hope that you have enjoyed many of my recipes that I have shared with you here on Bella Petite magazine. Now that you have some of my favorite recipes, it’s time to create a Read more

Beautiful Brows, to pluck or not to pluck? That is the question!

The eyebrow is either beautifully shaped or hairy furry mess. We spend time worrying about wrinkles, the slight notice of a tiny gray hair, but we never Read more

How To Choose The Perfect Nail Color

With so many nail polishes these days, finding the right color can be pretty overwhelming. However, the best way to choose a nail color is to think about what you want your Read more

Here are the hottest make-up trends for the Summer! Varying shades from light blue hues to peachy pinks. We have paired the best colors  to enhance your tanned skin.  Save your skin by using sunless tanners Read more

Bella Petite Latina Column

10 Warning Signs That your Man is Cheating….

Is it me, or is my guy cheating? Many women may ask themselves if their significant other is cheating. If Read more

Three Simple Tips: How to Prepare and What To Do To Become a Model.

1. What’s your look?

Establish what your range of looks are.  Look at current fashion magazine advertisements and replicate what you see.  Don’t Read more

The 86th Annual Oscars held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood are underway on a soggy red carpet!  Despite the torrential downpours over the last few days the stars are wading through line and they look just amazing Read more

What’s Your Look?

ANOREXIC (underweight), THIN (good BMI), FIT (athletic shape), CURVY (hourglass), OVERWEIGHT, FAT (The U.S. population of men and women has reached epic proportions of obesity)…

Firstly we think women of all heights should want to Read more

Petite Models

What is petite? Unlike plus-size or size zero, the word petite used to describe a woman is complimentary suggesting that the person is smaller and well proportioned. So does size matter? It certainly does Read more

Classic Glamour in the 21st Century

Bella Petite magazine’s cover girl, Lauren Carter, was thrilled when she received the opportunity to work with international celebrity, fashion and event photographer John Glantz, director of Glantz Media Productions Read more

THE PETITE SHOP LAUNCHES ONLINE BOUTIQUE FOR PETITE WOMEN

Women 5’ 5” and under finally have a shopping site dedicated exclusively to them.  Exciting news The Petite Shop offers clothing solutions exclusively for petite women by launching Read more

Allison Izu is for  petite women 5’6″ and under this is great news for you!  No more hemming, this petite premium denim line fits women size 00 to 14 (inseam 27″ to 31″). Every garment is Read more

Petite Stars walked the red carpet for the 85th Academy Awards! The fashion scene exploded this weekend with a selection of gorgeous gowns remniscent of old Hollywood glamour at the Oscars. Many celebrity petites exemplified classic elegant styles. Not Read more

The 70th annual Golden Globes took over Hollywood on Sunday evening (January 13), with hosts petite celebrities Tina Fey and Amy Poehler who delivered an uproarious opening monologue. Lets see what some of our favorite petite celebrities wore that Read more

The epic love story between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen concludes in this final installment of Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling series. The film sees the love story of Bella Swan (Stewart), vampire Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and werewolf Jacob Black Read more

BELLA PETITE HOST Ann Lauren ® celebrity biography on IMDB Interviews: The Push Girls

Sundance TV Channel viewers are in for a real surprise on June 4th at 10pm Read more

EDITOR’S PICK: PETITE CELEBRITY SALMA HAYEK

Petite celebrity icon 5’2″ Salma Hayek (age 46) looked breathtakingly amazing at the Gucci Awards For Women in Cinema held at the Hotel Cipriani on September 2 in Venice, Italy.  She was Read more

EDITOR’S PICK: PETITE CELEBRITY SELENA GOMEZ

Petite Celebrity 5’4″ Selena Gomez (age 20) took the plunge at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, California on August 28, Read more

Vanessa DeLeon’s  interior design is inspired by her Cuban roots and the Art Deco styling that so strongly influences her culture. This, coupled with her innovative sensibility and keen eye for details, results in her signature Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrity Emma Roberts Petite Fashion Style! 

Celebrating the final Harry Potter installment in London this week petite celebrity actress 5’2″ Emma Roberts.

Roberts petite fashion style looked polished  in a lace-paneled Max Mara Read more

Four Words Every Woman Should Know for Unstoppable Confidence!

A tremendous amount of evidence indicates that people who are fit and healthy tend to be more successful, in their chosen fields. Why is this?

The answer lies in the Read more

PETITE CELEBRITY RASHIDA JONES PETITE FASHION STYLE!

Petite celebrity 5’3″ Rashida Jones (daughter of Composer Quincy Jones) attended the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend held at the Washington Hilton. 

Hollywood petite celebrity attendees ranged from; 5’1″ Mila Read more

PETITE CELEBRITY KERRY WASHINGTON PETITE FASHION STYLE!

Proud to be petite!  Petite celebrity actress 5’4″ Kerry Washington walks the red carpet at the 100 gala’s “TIME’S, 100 Most Influential People In The World” at Lincoln Center.

Kerry’s distinctive Read more

PETITE CELEBRITY SCARLETT JOHANSSON PETITE FASHION STYLE!

Petite celebrity 5’3″ Scarlett Johansson showed off her petite fashion style this week!  Johansson is a celebrity petite model appearing in campaigns from L’oreal to Dolce and Gabbana.   Yesterday, she Read more

Petite Celebrity Eva Longoria Petite Fashion Style!

Petite celebrity actress Eva Longoria attended the Inaugural Gala of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 9.  The  36-year-old Mexican American petite actress 5’1″ Read more

Petite Celebrity Kylie Minogue Petite Fashion Style!

Last night the Australian Singer 5’0″Minogue was in London attending the opening of  “The Hurly Burly Show,”a new burlesque show.

Minogue was looking fantastic in a tasseled Emilio Pucci laser cut Read more

Petite celebrity Kerry Washington and her petite fashion style!  The 5’4″ petite model Kerry Washington is quite the petite fashionista.  She arrived at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts looking fabulous in the latest Read more

PETITE CELEBRITY EMMA ROBERTS PETITE FASHION STYLE!

The twenty-something petite actress 5’2″ Emma Roberts crashed the “Sucker Punch” premiere wearing leather Kova & T black leggings, a Razan Alazzouni beaded blouse and a pair of beautiful black satin Read more

PETITE CELEBRITY BRITTANY SNOW PETITE FASHION STYLE!

Over the weekend petite celebrity 5’2″ Brittany Snow showed off her petite fashion style. She posed on the red carpet at Tru Hollywood  for Nylon Magazine’s 12th annual issue party.   Read more

Congratulations to Bella Petite Cover Model Stephanie Nogueras! Nogueras is an extremely pro-active Bella Petite model. She absolutely connected with our readers by continually promoting BellaPetite.com and interacting with our readers on Facebook and blogging! As a Read more

PETITE CELEBRITY EMMANUELLE CHRIQUI FASHION STYLE!

Petite actress 5’1″ Emmanuelle Chirqui age 34, is Vegas Magazine’s Spring Fashion Issue current cover girl and they hosted a party in her honor at The Mandarin Bar this weekend.  Perhaps Chriqui Read more

Good looking, fresh-faced rock n’ roll singer Matthew Zeiss is a charmer and a heart-breaker with a rich bluesy voice that some have compared to King of Rock n’ Roll himself, but don’t go too far with any Read more

A BELLA PETITE MODEL PROSPECTIVE

JEANENE CANNON

Petite modeling inspiration and petite model tips about getting into the petite modeling industry. Written by Bella Petite fitness and nutrition expert Jeanene Cannon of Physique Complete.  Here’s Jeanene’s story on Read more

This article is written by Bella Petite’s health and fitness contributor Jeanene Cannon.  Jeanene is a Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist via the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

MAINTAIN, DON’T GAIN

Fall and winter 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

The Need, and the Need-Nots

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 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

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

Article written by Bella Petite Member Sunshine Peterman:

This is my story…

Writing to me is a hobby, children are my passion. Put that both together, and with the Examiner, I am able to have a voice that may Read more

By Tana Corporon:  With fashion trends changing throughout the seasons each and every year, sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what’s in, what’s out or what’s staying for awhile.  Breaching fashion etiquette is easier than one Read more

PETITES: Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus & Megan Fox

Petite Women Sweep Teen Choice Awards!

By Ann Lauren

Ahh, music to my ears, petite ladies dominate the 11th Annual Teen Choice Awards. It’s time everyone acknowledges the fact that petite Read more

CARVEN DESIGNS

Madame Carven turns 100!

By Ann Lauren

Paris (AFP): Only a diminutive five feet one in her stockinged feet, for half a century she was the favourite designer of petite women.  “Couture brought me happiness, they Read more