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“GAGA” Over “Gaga!”

What does “Obama, Facebook, a murder scene and the word, Jerk,” have in common? No, it’s not a riddle… or a joke – it’s breaking news over the petite, shock-pop-performer, “Lady Gaga!”

Those of you who 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

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

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

Swimsuits, Swimsuits, Swimsuits…OH MY!

Well petite ladies…have you “done it?” Have you swum through store upon store, floated down isle after isle, and dove into the perfect swimsuit for the season yet? Or, have you sunk to the bottom Read more

On Tuesday, June 1st, the Bella Petite Hour LifeStyle show with hosts Nia Peeples and Ann Lauren.  Nia will tell us about her activities in France at the Cannes Film Festival. She will also have two excellent guest Read more

AMERICAN IDOL 2010 WAS OFFDAHOOK!

What a night!  There’s no way to sit still for this show.  Petite celebrity “mega diva talents” steal the show!

As you can see totally petite male and females ruled the night. Read more

On May 7th 2010, petite full figured Oprah was all “glam’d up” and had nowhere to go – that’s because she was already at the “showplace of the nation,” New York City’s landmark and favorite entertainment venue, “Radio City 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

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

This week we had two very powerful and knowledgeable women on the Belle Petite Hour. First it was Erica Zodtner from FirmLa who shared with us the wonderful anti aging techniques she offers at her Beverly Hills office. Everything 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

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.

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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

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

Sincerely, NIA…

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

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 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

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

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 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

Written by: Nia Peeples

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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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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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:  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:  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

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

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

PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNER NICOLE

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

ANTM cycle13 “shorty show” on PETITE MODELS…

Contestants for cycle 13 of The CW’s America’s Next Top Model will be required to be at or below five feet, seven inches (5′ 7″) in height for the first time Read more

5’5″ Tracy Austin

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

Miley & Daddy Cyrus

TEEN POP STAR MILEY CYRUS AND BOYFRIEND NICK JONAS

By Ann Lauren

Teen pop star Miley Cyrus is reportedly 5’4″ tall, but keep in mind she has two more years of growth.  Also, remember Read more

Center Eram, Left Sha

Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes!  It’s crazy that lack of height somehow contributes to lack of beauty.  That’s the age old stereo type we at Bella Petite are here to break Read more

“GAGA” Over “Gaga!”

What does “Obama, Facebook, a murder scene and the word, Jerk,” have in common? No, it’s not a riddle… or a joke – it’s breaking news over the petite, shock-pop-performer, “Lady Gaga!”

Those of you who Read more