Kim Kardashian West Debuts New Cozy Collection For Skims Shapewear Line

Bella Breakdown Though Kim Kardashian West has said that each new line of products for her popular Skims brand has been her “best yet” or “most favorite”, we actually kind of believe her this time. And that has to be pretty monumental considering the last product drop was a perfectly engineered fabric so that women everywhere (including Kimmy) could stop duct-taping our chests in place for low-cut dresses and tops. We thought that that would be *the* product, but we were wrong. This week, West teased to the Skims Cozy Collection, and all my money will once again be...

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Look Sexy In Boyfriend Jeans

Bella Breakdown Oh, boyfriend jeans. How I love your comfort, how I hate your easily unflattering nature. I first bought boyfriend jeans because it was a trend and I was easily drawn to the casual, comfortable style that they gave off (probably like every other girl who owns boyfriend jeans). However, I soon discovered that these baggy pants were difficult to pair with other clothes without me appearing like a frumpy vagabond. It took some time, but eventually I learned that if you pair boyfriend jeans with the right top and shoes they can be comfortable and fashionable at...

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Soul Food: More Than Just Delicious

Bella Breakdown February was Black History Month, and with that comes the celebration of Soul Food in cities across America. Few can resist the southern comforts such as fried chicken, mac and cheese, fried okra, and hush puppies, to name a few delicious morsels that originated in the Black South. However, many people eat this food without understanding its complicated beginnings. Stories have been passed down among some black families in the United States regarding the origins of Soul Food. For example, some say that women who where slaves who did not want to work in fields would work...

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Comfy Comfort Food

Bella Breakdown People tend to have an odd relationship with food. Food can be one of the closest friends we have; we sometimes find ourselves confiding in it. We can also have a really poor relationship with food, rationing ourselves and hating what it may or may not do to our bodies. It’s an odd world we live in, but most people would agree that they all have that one special food or meal that makes them feel safe and happy. Comfort foods are one of the best kinds of foods around. That’s because everyone has a different version...

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Songs To Comfort Your Child When They’re Upset

Bella Breakdown We all get a little grumpy from time to time. But kids take grumpy to a whole other level, and sometimes, it seems like the world is ending over the smallest things. There are plenty of things you can try to help soothe your upset or angry child. One of those tactics is calming or relaxing music. Here are five of the best songs to play for your little one when they have their next ‘world is ending’ outburst: 1.Little Lap Dog, Lullaby by Laura Veirs 2.Yellow, Coldplay cover by Renee & Jeremy 3.Little Bird Little Bird,...

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