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
Sincerely, Nia…….Have a little FAITH!
Faith in who you are most uniquely, most naturally. Faith in who you are becoming. Faith that the universal ever flowing energy, whatever we may call it, can not help but conspire 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
The First Cover – Petite or Not?
1964 marked the first issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and was credited with making the “bikini” a justifiable piece of apparel. The cover girl for this January issue was 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 Bella Petite Hour with (Host Ann Lauren) there will be two fascinating and knowledgeable guests joining us to discuss the business of entertainment.
You will find out about what it takes to be a glamour model, what Read more
At age 16, I went to work at Pam’s figure salon in West Covina—my very first job. My duties were simple: Teach aerobics…sell memberships. Clean the hot tub… sell memberships. Tout the grapefruit diet… sell memberships. Strap women 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
Does she? Or, doesn’t she? “SHE”…is the one and only, 5’1”, “Lady Gaga!”
I’m sure you all know what I’m talking about, right? By now, it’s an age-old question given how fast rants, raves and rumors fly through the 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
On the next Bella Petite Hour host Ann Lauren introduces Bella Petite’s new lifestyles host Nia Peeples. Together Ann and Nia will have fun talking to you about “faith! ”
Faith in who you are, faith in 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
PETITE MODELS BEWARE! A smart general rule to follow: Don’t ever attend a modeling school and if an agency or a management company is advertising for “petite models” it is a scam. You will never see Read more
On the next Bella Petite Hour with (Host Ann Lauren) we will have special guest entertainment expert Lynette McNeill “LA’s hottest acting coach.” Lynette has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. We will get 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
Can a 5’2″ petite model work in the industry?
Sure they can, but to become a fashion model it is not likely. Even for commercial print modeling, the market for petite models is nearly non-existent. The realistic 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
The “Bella Petite Hour” (with host Ann Lauren) and petite celebrity Nia Peeples will be focused on the importance of “individuality.” Every month we will have a lifestyle show with Nia to talk about the “Elements of Life.” 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
The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) is exposing the truth about the modeling industry with East Coast model and talent agent Suzi Hosfeld. Suzi is 5’10” and began her career as a model, working the runways 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
RECENT NEWS: We’ve all heard the sayings, “If you’re going to cheat, cheat death,” and, “When it’s your time to go…it’s your time to go!” Well, not true for petite (and pregnant) Kelli Chapman of the United Kingdom. In 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
There is exciting news on the petite fashion scene, but it seems you need to head out to Mumbai’s fashion circuit if you want to see true petite models rockin’ the runways! Couture fashion designer Archana Kochhar is blazing 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
You may have already heard the reports today detailing the cause of Brittany Murphy’s death – a death that could have been “preventable,” sources say.
Speculations grew each passing second upon learning about the untimely death of petite actress, Read more
Can we say hello Halston! Petite celebrity 5’2″ Sarah Jessica Parker is back in action as a new fashion designer for Halston. Originally Sarah’s budget friendly line “Bitten”, sold exclusively at the Steve & Barry’s (now defunct) department Read more
On February 2nd the Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will discuss Spring petite fashion trends with public relations and marketing expert Vanessa Urenda of AM Northwest in Portland, Oregon. We will also have two excellent petite clothing Read more
The latest news in the investigation into petite celebrity 5’2″ Brittany Murphy’s death in that the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office is attempting to find an explanation for the crucial gaps in her medical history, in order for a 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
Written By Ann Lauren: It seems the petite (5’0″) Paula Abdul has left an indelible mark on American Idol. Though no longer a cast member, we have missed her entertaining (though often pointless) commentary this season. 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
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
The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will feature visionary internet entrepreneur and innovator Sheri Wells. Sheri is currently guiding a burgeoning internet empire through her company, SMS Media Group. She might be petite, but Sheri’s stature Read more
ALL MY CHILDREN ARRIVES IN LOS ANGELES
They have arrived! In an effort to cut production costs, ABC daytime soap All My Children has moved production from New York City to Los Angeles. The new AMC set will be Read more
The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will feature a petite perspective on the modeling and entertainment world, special guest Jennifer Bollinger. Bollinger started out in entertainment when she was 10 years old. She is Read more
By Ann Lauren: Lady Gaga owned the 2009 pop charts, snatching up numerous awards this year! The singing, dancing, piano playing 5’1″ petite pop star sensation is making a fashion statement appearance that’s all Gaga on Bravo’s “Launch My Read more
By Ann Lauren: Brittany Murphy born November 10, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia age 32, found dead this morning by her mom while in the shower at her home, having collapsed from cardiac arrest. She was pronounced 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
By Ann Lauren: If you DVR’d the Dexter season finale and haven’t watched it yet, read another Bella Petite post. Dexter’s season finale was by far one of the most distressing season finale’s in television history. The Showtime series 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
For the last decade petite fashion diva 5’4″ Rachel Zoe has been styling the stars. Formerly of Gotham and YM Magazine, she is now starring in her second season of The Rachel Zoe Project on Bravo, a reality show Read more
The Bella Petite Hour with Host Ann Lauren is coming to you live with “Holiday Fashion Highlights” on December 15th! The show will feature two guests: author and fashion marketer Kim Williams Dahlman, and fashion designer Fernanda Carneiro. The Read more
By Ann Lauren: The nominations for the 2010 Grammy Awards were announced during a special live televised concert on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! Coutdown to Music’s Biggest Night, special aired on CBS Read more
An inside look into the entertainment world will be brought to you live on December 8th, with The Bella Petite Hour’s “Hollywood Insiders” special with host Ann Lauren. The show will feature two guests working in the entertainment industry, Read more
BELLA PETITE MAGAZINE BRAND AMBASSADOR EDITOR ANN LAUREN ® IMDb BIO / Credits
HOW VICTORIA’S SECRET DISCRIMINATES AGAINST WOMEN
BELLA PETITE QUESTION: How many petite women buy clothing, lingerie and swimsuits from Victoria’s Secret?
After our 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
By Ann Lauren: It was awesome watching another awards show be completely dominated by PETITE superstars! You must see the AMA video’s below to see what I’m saying. Petite women rule the entertainment world. It is easy to see Read more
By Ann Lauren: Last week my hopes of having a true petite model winner on ANTM were dashed, though I had been anticipating this disappointment for some time. Despite this, I caved and watched the finale. Read more
By Ann Lauren: Today Oprah welcomed an all-star lineup of guests, including a few major petite celebrities. The guests of the show, all from the new musical film “Nine,” included petite stars Kate Hudson, Penelope Cruz and Read more
EXCLUSIVELY PETITE COUTURIER
Fashion month continues on The Bella Petite Hour this week with Ann Lauren hosting the owner of TLé Designs, exclusively PETITE Fashion Designer TLé;. Teresa Le aka TLé her signature nickname since childhood, decided Read more
By Ann Lauren: On Saturday, Nov14th petite pop star Fergie (5’1″) and the Black Eyed Peas rocked the SNL house. The show was hosted by petite actress 5’5″ January Jones of Mad Men, and they did not Read more
By Ann Lauren: The beautiful petite celebrity 5’2″ Robin Givens appeared on Oprah Winfrey today and received an apology from Oprah, who admitted during her show that she should have handled a recent Mike Tyson interview “better.” Read more
By Ann Lauren: America’s Next Top Model no longer has any petite models on the show! Much to my chagrin the last remaining true petite model 5’5″ Jennifer didn’t make it into the top two (as 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
By Ann Lauren: Most designers have forgotten the petite consumer, but we have found five major designers offering petite sizing in their lines, though none include high-end petite offerings. There are many smaller labels offering petite lines, Read more
ANTM PREDICTIONS BY ANN LAUREN
My America’s Next Top Model predictions are coming true! The final three models in the competition are 5’5″ Jennifer, 5’6″ Laura and dark horse competitor 5’7″ Nicole. You’ll notice I 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
BRITTANY GETS VOTED OFF BEFORE ERIN…
Let me start out by saying that I simply don’t agree with letting Brittany go before Erin. After last week’s show, Erin undoubtedly proved she’s not up for the challenges of a Read more
Interview 101 with Jessica Lowndes of “90210”
By Ann Lauren: ANTM Episode 8 “Interview 101” was an extremely informative and relevant show. The models put their interviewing skills to the test as they interviewed 90210’s Jessica Lowndes 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
By Ann Lauren: It’s mid-season and America’s Next Top Model is becoming tedious for me to write about. In fairness though, all of ANTM’s shows tend to bore me at this point. I 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
ANTM Cycle 13 Episode 6: JABBAWOCKEEZ & Guest Judge Petite Supermodel Josie Maran
By Ann Lauren: This week’s ANTM “Dance With Me” show, with the JABBAWOCKEEZ and judges Benny Ninja and Lil Mama, was uninspiring. Thank goodness for my Read more
ANTM GUEST JUDGE CHINESE SUPERMODEL 5’3″ China Chow
By: Ann Lauren
Admittedly, I wasn’t looking forward to ANTM’s episode 5. I was expecting the same old tired routine and I just could not bare the prospect of Read more
Cougar Town Star Courteney Cox
By Ann Lauren
Former Friends star Courteney Cox has a new television show on ABC this season with Cougar Town. Born on June 15, 1964 in Birmingham, Alabama, and is the youngest Read more
PARAMORE
BRAND NEW EYES RELEASED
By: Ann Lauren
Hayley Williams, the petite lead singer of Paramore, rocks the music world! We love the tiny 5’1″ Hayley, and she’s redefining cool! This 20 year old punk rock dynamo Read more
Internet PR News Wire Sept. 25 Wilhelmina Hot Body Search
By: Ann Lauren
Wilhelmina International, Inc. announced today that its special event activities have been extended to the category of fitness, and that the first-ever Wilhelmina Hot Body Read more
America’s Next Top Model Episode 3 “Make me Tall”
By: Ann Lauren
I have a feeling the Wilhelmina Agency is hoping ANTM can magically make the petite models tall. This week was ANTM’s biggest improvement, mostly since Tyra 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…
THE
HOT
GUYS
By: Ann Lauren
My intention in covering America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 13 is to provide objective, reliable observations on the show and how it relates to the current state of petite modeling. In my experience working Read more
2009 VMA’s Feature Exceptional Performances, Bittersweet Tributes and HIGH DRAMA
By: Ann Lauren
This year’s VMA’s, on the so-called “music television network” (which somehow retains the title despite no longer airing music videos), were quite the spectacle. I Read more
TYRA BANKS MISLEADS PETITE MODELS!
By Ann Lauren
It’s intriguing to me ANTM cycle 13 winner will be awarded a contract with Wilhemina Models. Last time I checked (today) they don’t even have a “petite model division” at Read more
ANTM CYCLE 13 SERIES PREMIERE
Tyra Banks and the America’s Next Top Model producers clearly know they aren’t the “first ever” petite model show. I wonder if they appreciated our efforts for producing the largest petite women’s organization Read more
Season Premiere September 9 on the CW Network
By Ann Lauren
ANTM breaks the mold for cycle 13 by offering women “below the industry height standard” (5’7″ and under) the chance to become America’s Next Top Model.
Tyra Banks Read more
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
KATE MOSS
KATE MOSS: THE MOST FAMOUS PETITE MODEL TO DATE!
By Ann Lauren
Petite model 5’6″ Kate Moss is as close as we can get to an actual petite supermodel, though she is over 5’5″ tall. I guess we will go with it for now. Moss opened the door for actual petite models to sneek in! Surely, she proves to the lame fashion industry czars that petites do can represent in style! Kate Moss is breaking down old stereo-types about height and age, and at almost 40 she looks great and is still in demand!
Get all your petite fashion news and entertainment at Bella Petite!
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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
Janet Jackson: “You don’t have to hold onto the pain to hold onto the memory.”
By: Ann Lauren
Even the dynamic, unstoppable petite-powerhouse, Janet Jackson, was caught in little fib to OPRAH when she mentioned, “I am little, I’m Read more
5'0" DANICA PATRICK
US RACE CAR DRIVER AND INDY 500 STAR, DANICA PATRICK: PETITE, HOT AND FAST! By Ann Lauren
“Eat my dust boys!,” says 5’0″ Danica Patrick as she looks back at the following pack. Danica has Read more
Petite beauty queen Gone WILD!: Keishla Villafane Rivera Pageant Fiasco…
BY ANN LAUREN
5'2" Keishla Villafane
I have been in pageants, as a model and a producer, and I thought I’d seen and heard it all! Usually the pageant Read more
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