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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

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

“Misoweol Cosmetics Campaign Spokesmodel Emina Dedic”

Bella Petite Magazine exclusive release on cover girl Emina Dedic (5’3″) becoming the spokesmodel for a new cosmetics line in 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

HOW TO WEAR SKINNY JEANS ON ALL PETITE FIGURES: PART THREE

HOURGLASS PETITE FIGURE: Lucky lady, you have the coveted hourglass shape! Respect your figure by pairing a darker wash skinny with a looser top or tunic with Read more

PEAR

As a pear-shaped petite, you probably already know the benefit of a basic dark wash for your bottom half – this applies to skinny jeans as well! This takes care of slimming your bottom half, leaving you Read more

Petite Skinny Jeans: How Any ‘Body’ Can Wear Them!

Skinny jeans. They’ve made appearances throughout the twentieth century, and now most recently popped up in the mid-2000s. With no sign of slowing down, is it time you gave them Read more

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Wearing Maxi Dresses for Petite Women

Our friend’s at The Petite Shop offer a fabulous selection of clothing specifically made for you the petite woman! You have asked us to bring you stylish and Read more

Sunset Skirted Underwire

This underwire top is perfect for that extra added support you need. The skirted bottom is good for all figures to help you look and feel your best!

This body loving suit will make you look Read more

Supermodels and celebrities from Iman and Kathy Ireland to Cindy Crawford and Sandra Lee have tapped into the design and furniture world and found success.  In fact, Kathy Ireland built a $2 billion global brand, with Read more

The weather outside may be frightful, but you can still look delightful! Here are some fun Winter makeup trends that will make you the star of any party this season.

Festive Lips

Red lips are the perfect accessory to Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Carrie Underwood and Rachel Bilson Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

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Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Kourtney Kardashian, Nicole Richie and Olivia Palermo Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

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Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Emma Watson and Amanda Seyfried Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

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Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Michelle Williams, Nicole Richie & Amanda Seyfried Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!   

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

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BELLA PETITE MAGAZINE: Daily Shopper GUIDE Petite Fashion For Petite and Plus Size Petite Women DEALS ON JEANS!

JEANS RULE

Jeans the pant for all seasons that looks right for all reasons. Denim is BIG business producing billions of Read more

Negotiations, Money and The Game! By Bella Petite Jobs and Employment Expert Elizabeth Lions!  Author of “Recession Proof Yourself”

Money has all sorts of connotations for different people. Some will view money as a statement of who they Read more

As a professional romance and relationship matchmaker coach, I’ve helped many women with dating and relationship issues.

THREE TYPES OF WOMEN

This has led me to identify a few client “types,” and coaching methods that tend to 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

“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

A Petite’s Chronicle thru the Centuries PART-1 of a Trilogy

Take this fascinating walk with me thru the centuries to find out how this whole “swim wear, bathing-suit, one-piece, bikini” fad started in the first place, it just might Read more

FROLIC AROUND WITH THESE 10 BARE-BIKINI FACTS

Did You Know…?

1. The World’s largest “Bikini Parade” was set in Las Vegas, Nevada in May of ’09! Leading the 281 bikini-clad-sexy-babes was Hugh Hefner’s, Playboy…playgirl, ex-petite “Girls Next 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

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

Winter woes are setting in and with spring break on the horizon, many women are heading out to tanning salons. Before you do, you need to know the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is contemplating how to impose tougher 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

Often we are asked here on Bella Petite Magazine for outfit ideas that are flattering on petite women’s figures. Being a 5’2″ (98lb) petite woman with an hourglass figure (34D-22-34) and a short torso, I have spent a lifetime Read more

Five Petite Women’s Fashion Myths

1. PETITE MEANS TINY.

Petite sizing is based on height, not weight.  According to the National Center for Health Statistics, only 8% of all petite women weigh 100 pounds or less.   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

Petite Fashion Advice On How To Look Taller

Bella Petite Magazine understands that it is difficult to find that perfect petite fit, so we want to help you focus on some specific styles, clothing items and accessories that Read more

DOES THIS MAKE ME LOOK FAT?

Hello Bella Petites, we are offering you our fashion advice to help you look your best! Do you ever find yourself asking Read more

How Can a Woman Really Tell when a Man is in Love with Her?

One of the most amazing mysteries to women is knowing when a man is authentically in love with her. Most women study all the signs Read more

DOES THIS MAKE ME LOOK FAT? 

“Top 10 Styles That Make Petite Women Look  Fat,” they are amongst some of the worst style offenses a petite woman can commit if you want to look elongated, thin or Read more

How we define, beauty is a constantly evolving process. It takes a moment to look outside the box of our last sixty years in recent fashion history to see this. Along with the direct correlation that society’s idea of Read more

Does This Make Me Look Fat? The remaining 5 styles that make petite women look fat. (Part III) We are often asked by petite women about what they should and shouldn’t wear for their petite frame and we want Read more

Editor’s Pick: Celebrities JLO and Kate Hudson on petite celebrity style watch!

Bella Petite Magazine on celebrity style watch! Who’s got the look? Fashionable looks starring petite celebrities JLO and Jessica Kate Hudson  Read more

For many of us, selecting the right clothes for a figure flattering fit may be a daunting task.  Especially if you have not properly identified your figure type as apple, pear shaped, hour glass, rectangle (athletic) or inverted Read more

Here’s a fabulous look at swimsuit trends for this season to add to your wardrobe! It’s time to store away our constraining winter clothes and unleash our favorite bikinis and cover-ups in time for pool season. Especially for 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

Latest Petite Fashion Trend: High-Waisted Pencil Skirt

It seems that petite women are constantly being told what they can and can’t wear. No oversized sweaters or coats. No large prints. No maxi dresses. The list goes on and Read more

The fashion world can be perceived as a cutthroat monopoly that favors, advocates, promotes, and sears into the brains of “the rest of us” the ideology that the skinny, tall, white girl is what is universally beautiful. In fact, 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

“Beauty is in it. Your best you is in it  Believe it. Trust it. Never doubt it.”

I want to share a little story with you about trusting in your individuality and uniqueness.

It’s a story my father Read more

Bella Petite Cover Model Fresh Face Editorial 

Anna Katana (age 26) has been involved with the modeling scene starting at age sixteen. In 2005 she was excited to take a role at the John Casablanca Modeling Career Center. 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

Petite Fashion Tips: How to Wear Fall 2013 Trends 

Fall, already? We’re not ready to say goodbye to Summer yet, either, but the good news is you still have some time left. We just wanted to share some Read more

Fabulously Petite Celebrities: How To Dress Between Seasons

Summer coming to an end only leads to one thing: The awkward time between Summer and Fall means saying goodbye to the daily uniform of shorts and flip flops, but not Read more

Authentic Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability 

For my fellow adventure travel lovers out there, I have some very exciting news to report! Last month, while I was leading my annual 30 day yoga teacher training retreat in Bali, 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

Bella Petite Magazine on petite celebrity style watch! Who’s got the look?! Celebrities Salma Hayek and Halle Berry looked fashionably petite! Join us to help petites become part of the fashion scene.  If you want Read more

It’s a boy for Halle Berry and fiancé Oliver Martinez! The 46 year-old actress confirmed the pregnancy rumours, sharing with the world that she is three months along, entering her second trimester.

What we’re waiting for? Halle’s fabulous maternity Read more

How To Dress Between Seasons

Cool mornings and warm afternoons make for pleasant days, but dressing for this spring-ish type of weather can really be a nightmare. Here are some tips on how to stay stylish through the awkward 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

Music’s biggest night 55th annual Grammy awards 2013 was held at the Staples centre Los Angeles. Most of the trends on the red carpet must have been cause for alarm for the network, with cut-outs and sheer panels featuring Read more

Congratulations to our Petite Celebrity Mums!

Petite Celebrity Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announce pregnancy news! West revealed onstage during his concert asking the audience to ‘’make some noise for my baby mama here’’ while Kim was in the Read more

BELLA PETITE CLOTHING DESIGNED BY UJENA

High Cut Martini

This swimsuit looks fabulous on petite women.  Petite Model 5’0″ Crystal (105 lbs.) hour glass figure looks amazing!

Great news for this year’s “Bella Petite Model of The Read more

Anastasia Soa’re is the definitive eyebrow expert, and her salon, Anastasia of Beverly Hills, is the premiere salon for celebrities with a  clientele list that reads like the who’s-who of entertainment.  Oprah, JLo, Megan Fox and Read more

Petite Fashion Trend and Celebrity Petites: Faux Fur Fashion

What’s warm, chic and furry all over? That’s right, it’s fur season. Faux fur season, that is. Being kind to animals is always in style and showing your love for Read more

At the 64th Annual Primetime Emmys, there were a variety of trends seen on the red carpet. But one that stood out was the presence of fashionable petite celebrities.  These stars proved that their height doesn’t impede their 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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 Why Corporate Recruiters Won’t Work With You

There is a common theme that recruiters are insensitive to job seekers. Specifically, the complaints of most candidates are that recruiters don’t tell them where they stand in the process, don’t Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Ashley Greene and Anna Kendrick Petite Fashion Style

 Bella Petite Magazine on petite celebrity fashion style watch! Who’s got the look?! Featuring stylishly petite celebrities Anna Kendrick and Ashley Greene. The days Read more

Style Questions & Answers For Everyday Petite Women

Recently two of the most favorite petite women and colleagues I know dared to ask me questions on styling, which I found to be great questions as they are dilemmas that Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrity Natalie Portman Petite Fashion Style

Bella Petite Magazine on petite celebrity  daily style watch. She’s got the look!  The incredibly gorgeous Natalie Portman always looks fashionably petite! You can dress like the Read more

This Summer is all about fabulous color and sumptuous fabrics. Combined with pastels and neutral for fun!  Spring floral prints are in the air with plenty of red and lace for Summer.  As always the predictable black Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Kate Mara and Emma Roberts Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

Bella Petite Magazine on petite celebrity style watch. Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Kristen Stewart and Kate Mara Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

Bella Petite Magazine on petite celebrity style watch. Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Viola Davis vs. Olivia Palermo Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

Bella Petite Magazine on petite celebrity style watch! Read more

It is always a pleasure when you meet an engaging and beautiful person on the inside and out. Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing such a person on the Bella Petite Hour. She’s 5’4″ Preity Uupala, an international Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Rachel McAdams and Elizabeth Olsen Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

Who’s got the look?  The petite Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper! 

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

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Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Victoria Beckham and Paula Patton Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!

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

Who’s got the look? The petite celebrity Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Olivia Palermo and Victoria Backham Fashion Style Daily Shopper!  

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

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Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Victoria Beckham, Salma Hayek and Kate Hudson Petite Fashion Style Daily Shopper!   

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

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New photos surfaced of Jennifer Lopez with her new BF and backup dancer Casper Smart.  The photos taken while they were traveling in Europe.

According to sources, Lopez and Smart spent the first few months as “just friends” Read more

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

METABOLISM: Podcast Playing! Tune into Bella Petite Fitness Expert Jeanene Cannon on The Bella Petite Hour with Kathy Ireland!

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Editor’s Pick Petite Celebrity Selena Gomez Petite Fashion Style! Daily Shopper

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

Suede Booties are all the rage this season for petite women!

You may Read more