Here’s When You Should Consider DIY Over Hiring A Professional

Bella Breakdown With the weather getting warmer it’s about that time that families begin to renovate their homes. Whether it’s adding that new patio deck for those summer gatherings or finally revamping that kitchen there are many home projects that will be underway. When starting your project saving as much money as possible is going to be the first priority so obviously, anything that you can do yourself is a plus. However, if not done correctly, that DIY project could end up costing you, even more, when a professional comes in to fix it. Before starting your renovations, take...

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Beach-To-Street Fashion Trends

Bella Breakdown When I recently traveled to Mexico, I brought a few cover-ups to wear over my swimsuit to the beach. On our first day, as we were driving to a resort, I saw a group of girls riding on these cute beach cruisers and rocking their swimsuits as a part of their outfit. Then, I had a revelation: swimsuits aren’t meant to be “covered up”! We should flaunt them and wear them as fashion pieces whenever we can! So, here are some ways you can use your swimsuit as a key part of your outfit: 1. As a...

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Real Men Rock Pastel

Bella Breakdown Whether you’re a man looking for some fashion advice, or a woman looking to spruce up the wardrobe of a special guy in your life, you’re going to want to know that it’s okay to rock some color. Guys can sometimes be afraid to rock a little color, unless it’s on some sort of graphic t-shirt. Color is not something to run from, in fact, it will probably set you apart from the crowd in a really great way. We’ve notice a lot of guys on the summer red carpets, rocking some awesome color; and guys, we...

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Summertime Sickness

Bella Breakdown As we make our way to the end of the summer months, we can’t help but savor our last few days of hot weather and weekend parties that go late into the night. You still might be participating in barbecues every weekend, and who could blame you? Barbecues have some of the best food! Summer, especially this particularly hot one, can be a breeding ground for foodborne illnesses. There are a number of foods you might be preparing for your summer meal that should be prepped with a lot of caution. 1. Poultry It’s super important that...

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Protect Your Skin This Summer

Bella Breakdown Since I was a young child, all I’ve ever wanted was an all over summer tan. Instead, my typically pasty self would burn like a boiling lobster, and then freckle. I was convinced that anytime I did get tan, it was because all of my freckles were connecting. I was completely irresponsible in the sun. I thought it was okay to let myself burn to the point of peeling, simply so I could obtain a fleeting tan. Now just a few years later, I find myself worried about new moles. I even notice wrinkles starting to form...

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