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Today (Feb 22, Wednesday) Lindsay Lohan received high praise in court from the judge who said the actress was one court hearing away from putting a long-running drunken driving case behind her. “Ms. Lohan, you’re in the Read more

The latest juicy petite celebrity gossip is Sienna Miller’s baby bump and engagement ring unveiling this weekend as she left the Groucho Club in London. She’s reportedly engaged to her boyfriend of one year, British actor Tom Sturridge. Read more

CHEW ON THIS WITH STEFANIE: GRAS is Never Greener

No, I don’t mean “grass”. I mean GRAS as in “Generally Recognized As Safe”.

Now, before I get into it, a little on food politics…

The United States Food and Read more

Leadership Skill: The Rule of “3” for Powerful Communication

Public speaking and/or giving presentations can be one of the most nerve-racking experiences in any professionals’ life. Some people are naturals at it. Others loose sleep over the very Read more

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Jessica Chastain vs. Kim Kardashian 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

Mention the word gossip and many people think of spiteful rumors spread without regard to the truth. In reality malicious rumormongers make up on a small fraction of what constitutes gossip, media and networking expert Shawne Duperon says.

This Read more

Finally petite women are getting the right advice when it comes to diet and fitness. It may surprise you to know that petite women should have an entirely different diet and fitness plan than taller women that are 5’6″ Read more

It’s not everyday that you hear about a successful trial lawyer trading in his law degree, “fat paychecks” and executive status to become an actor, but that is exactly what Jeff L. Williams has done. Williams decided Read more

LOOKING FOR WORK?

The new trend in interviewing may require you to brush up on your camera skills. In 2011, it’s estimated that 42% of first round interviews were conducted via webcam according to the Wall Street Journal.

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

Nearly every morning over this past summer I’d take the short walk up to our roof top garden. As an urban dweller Read more

Kathy Ireland is one of the most well-known names in modeling and now Kathy Ireland Worldwide (KIWW) has become one of the most respected companies around the world, designing and marketing thousands of products ranging from clothes to household Read more

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

Virtual Job Interviews: 5 Tips to Get You to the Next Interview Stage  

In our tech driven society, video job interviewing is becoming the preferred method of determining who gets past the first stage of the interview process. Read more

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

Join us in this powerful segment on Bella Petite Hour as (host Ann Lauren and co-host Maria Gamb)  interview serial entrepreneur and Read more

The Kiss that Stays Upon My Lips! 

There is nothing more exciting than the perfect kiss. Amazingly enough I feel that every woman knows without a doubt, when the man in her life has given her the perfect Read more

Mirror, Mirror Syndrome: The Power of Reflection

When I was a little girl I used to play “Snow White” and gaze into the mirror asking the question “Mirror, mirror who is the fairest of them all?”

Of course, I Read more

Petite celebrity actress and fashion designer 5’2″ Sarah Jessica Parker steps down as creative director and president of Halston Heritage.  It seems that history repeats itself, since this isn’t the first time that a fashion venture has 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

Is it possible to intermingle Sex, Romance and Careers- According to Radio Host Candace Chambers-Belida, it can be done, but done carefully. With the rise of social media, and workplace romance, can two people really have a successful Read more

Your Answer Will Determine Your Happiness

Is your relationship to your work one of a Job, a Career, or a Calling? Research suggests that people who consider their work to be a Calling report greater life and Read more

Are you making these missteps in your summer office wardrobe?

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In a July 2010 global survey conducted on by Thomson Reuters/Ipsos on Workplace Attire, 2/3 (66%) of respondents said Read more

Podcast Playing: Join the Bella Petite Hour (Host Ann Lauren) and co-host The Change Agent and Author of  “Healing The Corporate World” Maria Gamb, along with special guest expert Dr. Brian Grossman.

During the show we will discuss 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

This week’s Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will feature co-host and Bella Petite job-seeking expert Elizabeth Lions. Our special guest is corporate image and style consultant Jacqueline Peros.

This show is about female empowerment in Read more

Reflection: Major Transition or Transformation of Your Life

This is a reflection on making a major transition or transformation in your personal life. Your business and personal lives are not exclusive they are actually one in the same, seamless, Read more

Petite actresses were abundant at the latest Los Angeles red carpet presentations of the stars!

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Dual premieres held for the movies “Red Riding Hood” and “Girl Walks Into a Bar.” The Read more

Bella Petite would like to welcome newly contributing writer Elizabeth Lions!

AGE DISCRIMINATION: There is the age old question about age discrimination. Am I not getting the job because I’m too old?

Age is a concept.

Age and how Read more

Once again we are proving you don’t have to be tall to beautiful! May the fashion and beauty industry take note of Bella Petite’s list of ten A-List petite actresses in entertainment.  These leading ladies are setting new Read more

7 Steps to Mastering The Art of Listening…Beyond Your Ears

Sitting in her office with the senior manager on her team, Harriett looks through her glasses and begins to fiddle with her pencil.

“If we try to resolve this 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

“Lawsuit Claims Nightclub Fired Waitresses for Being Too Short”… This headline is unfortunately very real, as reported by Ti-Hua Chang of Fox5 News New York.    According to Mr. Chang’s report, two women have filed suit Read more

Fashion, entertainment and lifestyle has never looked so good! I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Klein the CEO and co-founder of the Fashion One Network on the Bella Petite Hour.  Klein oversees operations and business development of Read more

Welcome to the first New Year’s week “Industry Special” on the Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren).   We have a wonderful show lined up with two excellent guest to ring in 2011!

Top industry professionals will be Read more

This week on the Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) and co-host Ginger Puglia, Bella Petite’s resident fashion expert, President of GingerFinds and fashion entertainment and lifestyle trends television host for Fox News NYC.

We 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.

To shake things up, Toyne will turn Read more

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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

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

Take Your Networking Event by Storm: 5 Quick Ways to Read the Room™ and Meet “Your People”

This week’s Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) and business expert Maria Gamb will focus on the importance of meeting the 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

Bringin’ it On

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

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

6/29/10: The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) features Fortune 500 business experts Maria Gamb and Michael McMillan. We are going to talk about the importance of saying what you mean and meaning what you say.  Plus, 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

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

PETITE FEMALE CONSUMERS REPRESENT 10 BILLION DOLLARS OF RETAIL BUYING POWER IN THE UNITED STATES.

Petite women are 70% of the U.S. Population.  Women 5’9″ or taller are only 3% of the market place and they are the Read more

Now Playing, the Bella Petite Hour (with Ann Lauren) with petite powerhouse Fortune 500 Diva, Maria Gamb. In a collaborative effort Maria and Ann will breakdown all of the negative stereotypes and debunk myths relating to women and height 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“PETITE” REFERS TO STATURE (HEIGHT), NOT WEIGHT.

Industry-standard size women at 5’9″ and taller only represent 3% of women.  The fashion industry is alienating the majority of women around the world.

According to most old-school fashion designers, petite 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

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

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

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

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:  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

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

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

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

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

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 POWER ON THE TENNIS COURT, YES WE HAVE SPORTS!

By Ann Lauren

Petites prove to be powerful on the tennis court.  Former world No.1 Tracy Austin is 5’5″ and was quick to give her Read more

Today (Feb 22, Wednesday) Lindsay Lohan received high praise in court from the judge who said the actress was one court hearing away from putting a long-running drunken driving case behind her. “Ms. Lohan, you’re in the Read more