“Braga”-‘bout “PETITE!”

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

Sincerely, Nia: “Believe it. Trust it.  Never doubt it.”

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

Fashion, Modeling Industry Standards, Height and Petite Modeling

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

Sincerely, Nia: “Your Best YOU is in it”

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

Bella Petite Hour Gets Behind the Scenes with “Chicago Style Petites”

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

PROFESSIONAL PETITE MODELING

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

Sincerely, Nia: WHAT I LOVE ABOUT BELLA PETITE

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

Ann Lauren Biography @ IMDB

Actress Ann Lauren biography on IMDB. Read more

Model and Talent Agent Suzi Hosfeld on the Bella Petite Hour

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

Sincerely, Nia…The MYTH of Perfection: By Nia Peeples

Nia Peeples is a newly contributing writer on Bella Petite and will be sharing her industry experience, personal stories and teach us about the elements of life. Nia is our new Lifestyle Editor!

Written by: Nia Peeples

Women are Read more

America’s Next Top Model Follow Up and Advice With Sundai Love

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

VALENTINE’S DAY: Sweet Confections or Naughty Connections? It’s not what you do…it’s how you do it!

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

ALL MY CHILDREN “DAYTIME STAR PETITES” NOW IN LOS ANGELES

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

Petite Celebrity Actress Brittany Murphy, dead at age 32

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

Model and Entrepreneur Jillian Rabe on The Bella Petite Hour

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

Ann Lauren Call On Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show To STOP HEIGHT DISCRIMINATION

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

Oprah Hosts Star Petites Hudson, Cruz & Cotillard from “Nine”

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

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PETITE CELEBRITY DOUBLE HEADER!

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

America’s Next Top Model Guest Judge 5’3″ SuperModel China Chow

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

Ann Lauren on Bella Petite’s Future

Ann Lauren premier brands global source for petite female consumers. Read more

5’3″Madonna The inventor of REINVENTION! ADOPTION CRAZE!

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

Petite Women Sweep the Teen Choice Awards!

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

5’2″ Miss Puerto Rico Petite, You’re Fired!

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

MODELS AND ACTRESSES TRUTH ABOUT THEIR HEIGHT

2009 MTV MOVIE AWARD RED CARPET PETITE HOTTIES RULE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD! 

Who’s telling the truth about their height in Hollywood? It appears nobody. Even the men lie.

High School Musicals star petite hottie 5’0″ Vanessa Hudgens and Transformers Read more

Halle Berry on her CAREER, LOVE LIFE & NEW DAUGHTER! SHAMU TOO!

EXQUISITE PETITE BEAUTY ICON HALLE BERRYRecognized as one the world's most beautiful people, Halle Berry has been quoted as giving her height as both 5ft 4" and 5ft 5", which means she's likely 5'3". As we've noted celebs and their agents exaggerate actual height by two-four inches. The interesting phenomena with Halle is that we have discovered several sources purporting a wide range of heights from 5'2"to 5'9". Surely their measuring sticks are BROKEN! Read more

THE DOWNSIDE TO BEING SHORT…According to Mainstream Media

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

“Braga”-‘bout “PETITE!”

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

Sincerely, Nia: “Believe it. Trust it.  Never doubt it.”

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

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