Here’s Why You Should Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them

Bella Breakdown When you buy a new outfit, you may not think that you should wash them before wearing them. However, new studies show that putting your new shirt or jeans could save you from serious bacteria. According to Philip Tierno, professor of microbiology and pathology at New York University, the number of people who have tried on that blouse you bought or that dress is actually a lot higher than you think. “It’s not four or five or six people; it’s dozens and dozens … if that garment sits there for weeks or a month,” he said. In...

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Should You Wear White After Labor Day?

Bella Breakdown For years we have been told never to wear white after Labor Day without a true explanation on why. Until now. The color white makes sense for summertime outfits, but according to researchers the rule of “No white after Labor Day” began because of the rich. According to the Thrillist, Labor Day marks the end of summer in the United States. Due to this being the last summer holiday, it became an opportunity for those wealthy enough to vacation to mark their return to the heavier, darker, city-oriented fall clothing. “There used to be a much clearer...

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Rachel Green’s Friends’ Style Is Being Brought Back By Ralph Lauren

Bella Breakdown If you grew up in the 90’s Rachel Green was the epitome of style and fashion.  Jennifer Aniston could not have been a better fashion icon and finally, almost 30 years later, Rachel is getting her own fashion collection. Friends was the show that really summed up the 90s. Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, and Monica stole hearts and believe it or not, shaped what fashion was for a whole generation. As with everything in fashion, it comes in cycles. And the Rachel Green look is coming back in full swing thanks to Ralph Lauren and Bloomingdale’s....

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How To Style Bermuda Shorts For Any Occasion

Bella Breakdown Cat’s out of the bag, Bermuda shorts are back in! Bermuda shorts are great for those who have long legs and don’t want to wear any short shorts, but still, want to show a bit of skin. To help you when it comes to how to wear them, here are the best options to style your shorts. First things first, if you’re going to start wearing the Bermudas this summer then you need to make sure you have a denim pair. The denim style is always perfect for those laid-back and casual summer looks because you can...

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How To Style Leggings To Look Chic And Not Sloppy

Bella Breakdown When it comes to leggings there always seems to be just a few ways to wear them. When you’re working out, lounging around or running some quick errands. However, with so many designers creating new legging look here are some ways to style them without looking messy. When you want to look chic for work, but not make a big effort then go with leather leggings. Layer the pants with pieces like a knitted sweater or cardigan, ankle boots, and some accessories and you’ll have a look that’ll work in even the most conservative office. Even going...

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