How to Fix an Unflattering Dress

Bella Breakdown When the summer sun is washing us with it’s rays, we reach for our vintage summer sun dress and group message everyone as fast as we can. It’s sundress season! But sometimes those flowing florals look a little different on us than they do on those catwalk models. Here’s an easy way to add a stylish touch to any dress and flatter your form. To raise that hem from an awkward length to a stylish a-symmetric silhouette all you need to do is tie a knot. Start by deciding if you want it in the front or...

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3 Ways to Wear Knee-High Boots All Spring Long

Bella Breakdown It’s easy to add attitude to any outfit with a pair of over-the-knee boots, and just because the flowers are blooming doesn’t mean your look has to turn demure. This runway season, designers paired knee-high boots with many spring collections in a chic look that’s much more approachable than you might think. 1. If you’re a little hesitant about over-the-knee boots, a great place to start is a flat shape in a light neutral color. Give your look an equestrian vibe with a button down and blazer for a weekend or pair with a black pant for...

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DIY Stop Distressed Jeans from Ripping Even More

Bella Breakdown So we love the distressed jean look, the only downside is that once they start ripping, they rip even more, until eventually the whole pant is a hole. While we love showing a bit of leg, sometimes we want our cute perfectly-distressed-at-the-knee pair of jeans to stay that way. All you need to keep that denim in check is: Iron-on Patches Straightening Iron Scissors Since jeans rip from side to side, you only need to focus on reinforcing the left and right sides of the hole. Start by turning your jeans inside out and warming up one...

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How to Rock Two-Toned Eyeliner Like a Runway Model

Bella Breakdown The 2-toned color eyeliner trend is everywhere right now. From the runway to the red carpet, this easy trend is a great way to mix up your look with what you already have, and it couldn’t be simpler! All you need are: • Eyelid Primer • Liquid Liner (Color #1) • Liquid Liner (Color #2) • Black Mascara Start by apply a coat of eye shadow primer to both eyelids, this ensures that your look will stay put all day and all nightlong. Take the first eyeliner color and apply to the upper lid from the inner...

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The 5 Phases of Getting a Text From Your Crush

Bella Breakdown Are we grown adults? Yes. Do we have crushes that require squealing, second-opinions, self-doubt, journaling and ice cream devouring? Absolutely. And for you taken girls out there who’ve already found your man (shaking our fist at you) this applies to you too. We’ve all had a crush on the really cool gal you want to be friends with, so don’t pretend you don’t know the drill. PHASE ONE:Get the text Miracle, of miracles they’ve texted you! It’s shown up on your iPhone 6 in all it’s messaging glory. Maybe even with an emoji or two. PHASE TWO:...

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