Project Runway Baby Challenge

Did any of you see Project Runway last night? 

The designers had to create a look for Heidi's newest baby collection for Babies "R" Us, and what they came up with was adorable! 

Here are some of our favorite looks from the runway show.

What We Are Loving Right Now.Ruffle Bottom Pants

All Three Styles Are Available For Purchase On Our Facebook Page

(Click Here)

Fall is coming, which means our little fashion plates will be replacing those ruffled skirts with a pair of pants. However, that doesn't mean that they can't step into fall in style! We love the idea of adding some print to your fall wardrobe, so why not add a little ruffle as well?

Happy Customers!

Katelyn invited us along for her 8th birthday! 

She wore a custom made birthday top with her name on it, and even her friends wore matching birthday shirts as well! 

We think the birthday party looked adorable!

Thanks for bringing us along for the festivities!

XO,

The Bella's Team

Mid-Week Inspiration

"We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open."
~Barry Edwards

Another Way To Shop Bella's

We will be starting a new auction format for selling Bella's clothing on our Facebook page, and wanted to share a few of the facts. We will be posting new pieces four times a day from Monday through Thursday of every week. These pieces will be up at 9 am, 12:30 pm, 8:30 pm, and 11 pm.  If you wish to purchase the product we have featured at these times, then you must leave your email address and sizing information in a comment under the item you wish to purchase. Within three days you will receive an invoice via email! For more information please check out the "About Us" section on our Facebook page, here. 

The first auction will take place on Tuesday, September 4th (Monday is a holiday)...

 Here is your first look at what we will be auctioning off that day!

Aren't these two college football outfits the cutest?! 

Be sure to join us next week, and get your hands on your own set!

Solana Turns Two

It looks like we have another happy customer who wanted to share how beautiful they looked in their newest Bella's birthday gear! The little Solana is wearing the Elmo Birthday Tutu Set, and couldn't look any more adorable!

Happy Birthday Solana!

Please tag us with your pictures on our Facebook page, here, and you could be the next to make it on our blog.

Having A Whale of A Time

Girl's Tank Dress With A Whale Printed Ribbon

We happen to love whales and think they can be such an adorable statement for your little ones, so we decided to create our very own Whale Collection For Bella's. Our first look, and the inspiration behind this collection, was conceived when we created this whale ribbon dress for our spring line!

However, now we have created a small line dedicated to our favorite animal, and hope you love it as much as we do...

Boy's Whale Onesie\Girl's Whale Onesie

Girl's Whale Bath Set\Boy's Whale Bath Set

Each soft piece from our latest collection is monogrammable and features an adorable hand embroidered whale patch. The boy's pieces are created in a light blue color palette with a royal blue whale patch in polka dot print, and the girl's sets are designed with a light pink color scheme. 

Click the links under each picture for more details.

Back To School GIVEAWAY!!

Bella's is hosting a Back To School GIVEAWAY!!!

Simply "like" our new shop page on Facebook -> Shop Bellas Bibs, and you are entered to win! If you are a reader who already follows our new page, then simply share our post on our fan page on your wall and you will be entered for a chance to win!

Details:

Contest Duration: Now- August 6th. 

The Winner: Announced August 7th.

Will win one of our handmade back to school outfits!!

So get to "liking", and thanks for all your love and support! 

Xo,

The Bella's Team

Stella McCartney Launches A Little Miss Stella Collection

One of our favorite designers is launching a new children's clothing line and a book inspired by it at the same time!

This collection, which is comprised of tees, jumpers, and denim (to name a few) will appeal to children from the ages of newborn all the way to 14 years old. The collection will also be featured in a 32 page book that not only showcases the clothing, but also features the character "Little Miss Nobody" who is looking for a way to get noticed. The character's problems are solved when she is introduced to the designer's clothes and is fashionably transformed into "Somebody". Both the fashionable clothing line and adorable book will be in stores next month!

Back to School Madness!

Pretty soon all our little ones will be heading back to school, and so most of us are already looking for back to school supplies and clothes. We just love this book worm-inspired set! It not only comes with the cutest apple and worm tee, but it also has a worm and apple printed yellow skirt! 

And what back to school outfit is complete without an ovesized bow? This set also comes with a large red bow also!

For more details or to purchase, click here.

Another Happy Customer

We love this little fashionista, Emma, and that she rocked a custom made tee from Bella's summer 2012 collection for her photo shoot this month! She matched the top with an adorable polka dot skirt and boots...

Needless to say, the look was too cute not to share.

A Little Mid-Week Inspiration

"While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about."

~Angela Schwindt

Follow Bella's On Instagram

We just started our very own Instagram account on the newly popular social media app and not only wanted to share it with you loyal followers, but also wanted to find out if you are on it as well!

Find us at @Bellasbibs.

Refer A Friend To Bella's & You Both Get 15 Percent Off!

We have one sweet deal coming your way. 

We are starting our referral program back up! Refer a friend and you and that friend will receive 15% off any purchase! Once the friend checks out and uses promo code "BellaFriend+ Your Name" then you will both be able to receive your discount! 

Why not share your favorite shop with all your favorite people?

XX,

The Bella's Team

Happy Customers!

We love happy customers and when they share pics of their little ones in our latest creations! 

Aren't these two just so adorable? 

If you have your own photos, please be sure to tag us on our Facebook page so that we can share them!

What Bella Is Wearing Today

Gap Kids Hat & Pink Whales Frock From Bella's Bibs

Our little Isabella spent a day at the track and wore her favorite summer hat and new Whale Frock from Bella's Etsy page.

What a fun day at the track, and Bella got so many compliments on her look!

Little Fashionistas

Images Via Bing

We get so much inspiration from street style blogs that include children in their weekly round up. Although we want our little ones to keep some sense of innocence, they can always wear those chic basics that are just like their fashionable mom's...

We love the tutu and pea-coat combination, the printed frock, and the khaki trench that these little fashionistas are wearing so much that we had to share!

Check out Bella's latest printed frock by clicking here, or check out our latest tutus by clicking here.

Our Latest Venture

As many of you know that follow our Facebook and Twitter pages, we have currently now fully transitioned what was once a physical, typical children's clothing store into an exclusively online enterprise with only custom made pieces for your little fashionistas. Although this new venture was quite scary at first, the response has been overwhelming with approval. Now, we are settling into the last phase of this process and have opened our new official online store on Facebook. However, we will continue to sale our pieces on Etsy as well.

Our new online store, Shop Bella's Bibs, is convenient and perfect for all of you who have seen one of our looks on Facebook, but weren't sure as to how to purchase it. We have made it simple! Now while looking at our latest merchandise on our new Facebook site you can just click the "Shop Now" icon to purchase!

It is so simple and easy. Click here to shop Bella's new Facebook site!

Happy Memorial Day!

 Happy Memorial Day!!!

The Bella's team will be enjoying the pool and some family and friends on this wonderful holiday...

A Few Happy Customers

There is nothing that makes us more happy then to know we not only have some of the best customers, but also some of the most satisfied ones. Whether they have purchased some of our sunglasses, a hair bow, or an entire three piece birthday outfit, we love and appreciate them all! 

Here are a couple of our favorite pictures from our newest customers...

If you have a picture of your little one in Bella's attire, please tag us on our Facebook page, here!

We Love The Giudice Girls

We have quite a few style muses here at Bella's, but Teresa Giudice is the originator when it comes to putting the "F" in fabulous in children's clothing. She has been dressing her girls in those coveted tutus and oversized hair bows long before the staples became a mainstay in any mini-me's wardrobe. 

We love the Giudice girl's style so much that we just couldn't pick one as our style muse this week, so instead we are dedicating and entire post to Gia, Milania, Gabriella, and Audriana and all of their adorableness...

Or as Theresa would say, fabulousness. 

Images From Bravo

What Bella Is Wearing Today

Today was the perfect day to get our little muse out for a mini-sized photo shoot featuring one of our latest and favorite pieces, the tutu style dress. Not only did our little Bella love this flowey and almost fairytale-like dress, but she actually didn't want to take it off when we were done.

The piece is so classic because it is perfect for those popular princess parties or any spring or summer event. The dress is made with over a 100 yards of beautiful tulle and has the most adorable bow tie shoulders that give it just that extra special touch.

To purchase your own, click here.

4 Shoes Your Little Fashionista Shouldn't Be Without This Spring

For The Day Outside or Picnik

Kenneth Cole Me-Wow Sandal

The Everyday Fashionable, Yet Comfortable Pair

TOMS' Classic Glitter Slip-On

A Little Bit Dressy

Steve Madden Bella Heels

The Pair That Will Chase Away The Rainy Day Blues

Hatley Butterfly Dots Boots

Spring has arrived, and so we are slowly pushing all of our winter favorites to the back of our closets in preparation for a change in not only wardrobe, but mind set as well. There is something about Spring that not only makes us feel a little bit lighter, (besides the fact that you have shed those extra layers of clothing) but it also helps us get back that little bit of pep in our step that may have been lost during those colder months.
So what better way to celebrate then with new shoes?

We happen to think that these four pairs of shoes will not only cover all your bases for spring, but do so in style!

Images Via Nordstrom

The Perfect Shift Dress

A pretty little shift dress is the perfect staple for the summer months. We love the button and bow shoulder details on each of our custom made frocks from Bella's... 

Each shift comes in an assortment of colors and can even be monogrammed for your little girl. Whether you like polka dots, a basic color, or even some pretty paisley, we have you covered.

To view all of Bella's shift dresses and spring line, click here.

All Images From Bella's

What We Are Loving Right Now.Feathered Hair Pieces

It is that time of year again for our local readers, where Derby is right around the corner and we are all looking for that perfect hair piece or hat to wear for the big event! Some of us will be having Derby parties and get-togethers, so we couldn't wait to share our cute little feathered confections for your little girl.

Here are a few that are currently available at BCBSop.com.

Click here to see more.

What We Are Loving Right Now. Mixing Prints

We are always looking for ways to help dress that little fashionista who wants to wear everything her fashionable mom does, and mixing prints is such a big statement at the moment. The key to making the mix of prints look so effortless and chic is to pair two very contrasting prints that are close in color range and saturation. 

We simply love this statement, so we created this amazing little frock for your little girl that mixes a beautiful summer paisley print with a classic leopard pattern...

The result is an adorable little number that is sure to turn heads and make your little fashion plate stand out.

For more information or to purchase, click here.

Words of Wisdom

"Your children will become what you are; so be what 

you want them to be."
- David Bly

Xo,

The Bella's Team

What We Are Loving Now.Lovely Little Shoulder Details

They say it is the little things in life that make us truly happy, and in this case it is the little shoulder details on these summer pieces from Bella's that will be sure to make your closet happy!

Both items can be customized by color and monogrammed...

Sounds like a sweet summer deal to us.

Click here to purchase.

Easter Craft Projects To Do With Your Kids

Just Ducky Tennis Ball Chick

1. To hatch your own duckling decoration, first use tacky glue to glue together two 4-inch squares of orange craft foam.

2. When the glue is dry, cut out a 1-piece set of webbed feet, then glue a tennis ball to the feet.
3. Next, glue 2 googly eyes and 2 duck bill shapes cut from more orange craft foam to a 2-inch yellow pom-pom, then glue the pom-pom to the tennis ball.
4.  For wings and a tail, glue yellow and orange craft feathers to the sides and back of the duck.

5. Finally, dot nostrils on the top of the bill with a permanent marker.

Dye-ving Dudes Easter Eggs

Materials

• Egg dye
• White eggs, hard-boiled
• Permanent marker
• 3/4-inch round white adhesive labels
• 1-inch-wide water-bottle lids
• Small rubber bands

• White glue or glue gun
• Flexible straws
• Self-adhesive foam
• Small clear glasses or bowls (optional)
• Small pitcher (optional)

Instructions

1. For each snorkeler, dye the bottom third of an egg, then let it dry.
2. Draw eyes on a label and adhere it to a water-bottle lid. Slip the rubber band around the egg, about a quarter of the way down. Glue the lid over a rubber band.
3. Trim a straw 1 inch above and 2 inches below the flexible section. Bend it into a snorkel shape and glue it in place.
4.  Cut foam flippers (trace our template ). Glue them to the egg, adhesive side down, and let dry. Stick the adhesive side to the display surface, or, if you like, to the inside of a small glass or bowl. With the pitcher, gently pour in dye until the egg is partly submerged.

Edible Easter Basket Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 dozen cupcakes
• 1 bag jelly beans

• 2 cups white icing
• Sweetened coconut, colored with green food coloring

Instructions

1. First, frost the cupcakes with white icing. Bend a pipe cleaner or a piece of red licorice into an arch and push the ends into the sides of each cupcake.
2. Shake the shredded coconut in a stainless steel bowl. Sprinkle on food coloring bit by bit, mixing vigorously to distribute the color
3. Place a pinch of shredded coconut on each iced cupcake. Now place three jelly beans on the "nest" of coconut.
4. Tie a small ribbon bow on the pipe cleaner or licorice handle at a jaunty angle.
5. Put one cupcake basket by each place setting at Easter brunch or give them as gifts.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   All Projects and Images Via Family Fun.