Decorate a Small Space for the Holidays

  Bella Breakdown Decking the halls can be a little hard… when your studio apartment doesn’t have any halls to begin with! That doesn’t mean that you can’t add a little holiday cheer. With a few of these cheerful decorating ideas and entertaining tips you’ll create memorable holiday fun for all! An easy way to add some cheer is by stocking up your bar with holiday favorites. No room for a bar cart? No worries! Turn you bookcase into a drink station. Use a pretty candlestick pillar to hold napkins and group common liquors together with decorative glasses. Mismatched...

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The 5 Phases of Online Dating

Bella Breakdown Phase 1: Consult Your Friends – Where are all your girlfriends finding all these dates they’re going on? We’ll give you a hint, online! If your social circle is dating up a storm, odds are there’s one or many apps and sites behind it. The best way to find out? Ask them! Phase 2: Drink Wine and Make a Profile – Writing about yourself to your potential mate definitely required at least half a bottle of cab sauv. Is the internet the place to be picky and elaborate all your romantic fantasies? Well yes, but not on...

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60 Sec to Fit: How to Do the Jump Squat

Bella Breakdown We love workout moves that get our heart rate spiked and work on multiple muscle areas at once, which is why we’re so excited to add the jump squat to our arsenal. Make sure you’ve got some cross trainers and an open space to move around in. Start by placing your feet hip-width apart and have your hand free at chest level. Bend your knees, leaning back, like you’re sitting in a small chair right behind you. Come all the way up onto the balls of your feet and lower into your squat. To kick things up...

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You Need To Tie Your Shoes Like This

Bella Breakdown You probably haven’t thought about how to tie your shoes since Mr. Rabbit’s bunny ears taught you how in elementary school. But now, as with everything these days, there’s a better – and more stylish – way to tie those cool new sneakers you just bought. Start by lacing up your shoes the normal way, we’re not taking it all the way back to skate kids in middle school, this is sneakerhead chic after all. Next take the laces in both hands and hold onto the laces with your third, fourth, and fifth fingers. Leave your pointer...

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The Model Way to Half-Tuck Your Shirt

Bella Breakdown The half-tuck is a super popular styling trend this season, and for good reason, it’s cute! When you’re standing in front of your bathroom mirror, adjusting your shirt to find the perfect way to show the world how small your waist is, the half-tuck always look so good… but when you go out into the real world, people tell you your shirt isn’t tucked in all day. That was the past. Now, this mega on-trend look can be easily achieved with a few sure styling tips. Start with your blouse nice and straight, unbutton from the bottom...

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