Belle Meets World

  • STYLE
    MY NEW FAVORITE BRAS: SPANX BRA-LELLUJAH
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  • BEAUTY
    BEST MANICURE AT HOME – OLIVE & JUNE POLISH AND TOOLS
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  • BEAUTY
    5-SECOND MAGNETIC EYESHADOW
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  • BEAUTY
    BEST OF PIXI BEAUTY – THE DRUGSTORE BRAND YOU NEED TO …
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  • BEAUTY
    3 REASONS TO MEDITATE NOW (and HOW TO GET STARTED)
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  • BEAUTY
    BUSY WOMAN SURVIVAL KIT: 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO SLAY IT
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    • BEAUTY MUST-HAVES

    CASUAL STYLE

    BELLE MEETS WORLD + GAP FACTORY = A DENIM MIRACLE

    BELLE MEETS WORLD + GAP FACTORY = A DENIM MIRACLE

    Sure it’s 90 degrees outside and still officially summer, but I can’t stop daydreaming about fall colors and all the looks I want to try when the weather starts to turn. Among these is the boyfriend jean, a trend that had eluded me (and my hips) until working on this post, and here’s why – I kept trying to actually wear my boyfriend’s jeans. But bulky and loose does not a cute outfit make! Fortunately, I’ve experience a denim miracle thanks to GAP Factory and I need to tell you about it – ASAP.

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    DRESS UP

    LEARNING TO BEAT THE BIRTHDAY BLUES

    LEARNING TO BEAT THE BIRTHDAY BLUES

    Confession: my birthday has always been a quietly sad occasion for me. Not because I’m getting older – that’s bound to happen – but because it’s always felt indulgent to celebrate myself. I’d rather spend that time criticizing who I’ve become because that is what we do as women. It’s dumb and counterproductive and sad. NO MORE. This year, I wanted to be happy and to have a wonderful day – because I was born, because I’m still alive, and because there is much more to do. It was time to let go of the Birthday Blues, once and for all. Read on to see how I did it!

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    LIFE

    BELLE MEETS WORLD + GENTLY LOVED JEWELRY = VINTAGE RING GIVEAWAY!!

    BELLE MEETS WORLD + GENTLY LOVED JEWELRY = VINTAGE RING GIVEAWAY!!

    I am so excited to be partnering today with Gently Loved Jewelry to gush about one of my favorite topics – vintage jewelry! And the best part is that we’re GIVING AWAY A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE RING to one lucky reader. But first – let’s talk about sparkly things and how to get them for less money.

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    CASUAL STYLE

    IN PRAISE OF CULOTTES – AND HOW TO WEAR THEM FOR WORK, PLAY AND A NIGHT OUT

    IN PRAISE OF CULOTTES – AND HOW TO WEAR THEM FOR WORK, PLAY AND A NIGHT OUT

    ulottes – a man-repelling piece of clothing that only your grandmother can pull off? Or a stylish trend that YOU can pull off? I’ll go with a combo of the two – a cute item to refresh your closet that men definitely do not understand (they don’t get the short pants thing). But I love them and I think they are quite flattering on women. In fact, I’ve been experimenting all summer with a number of ways to wear them for work, play and a night out. Read on for ideas and inspiration to fulfill your own culotte dreams!

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    BLOGGING

    HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, BELLE MEETS WORLD!

    HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, BELLE MEETS WORLD!

    One year ago I started this journey, and today I’m celebrating! Belle Meets World started as a style blog for real women with real bodies and real budgets. Since then it has evolved to include beauty tips and tricks, fitness adventures and lifestyle stories. Along the way I have learned a lot, made mistakes and achieved some goals. It’s been a wild ride that’s worth reflecting upon in order to keep growing as a blogger and a person. 

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    FITNESS

    SAVE MONEY ON FITNESS – MY REVIEW OF CLASS PASS

    SAVE MONEY ON FITNESS – MY REVIEW OF CLASS PASS

    Over the last two months, I’ve kept up my quest to build a fitness habit, and it has been hard. Not just because of the whole I-lack-motivation-to-exercise-daily thing, but also because of the cost.  The types of classes I want to try – the trendy, new, popular ones – are very expensive, coming in at 25-30 dollars PER CLASS. Enter Class Pass – a monthly universal pass to various gyms and studios in your city that’s designed to cut down on cost and expand your fitness horizons. Intrigued and determined to save money on fitness, I gave it a try. Read on for my review of Class Pass! 

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