Every morning when I get ready for work I tune into the Today Show to get my morning news fix, weather and most importantly, covet Meredith Vieira’s shoes. This started about a year ago upon noticing that Vieira, whose in her mid-fifties mind you, was always in impeccable, 5-inch high Christian Louboutins. It’s become a…
I Want This Shoe Collection: Meredith Vieira
Designer Spotlight: Jess Rizzuti
By Francesca Claybrook We have a new designer to highlight this week – Jess Rizzuti, an amazingly talented handbag designer based in New York. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, Jess launched her handbag line in 2008. This season, the line includes an eco-friendly bag (pictured…
Spring Beauty: Thymes Ambersweet Orange
The warm weather has me switching my bath and beauty products from the autumn scents to spring scents, and I really love Thymes’s new collection. Ambersweet Orange has a fresh, citrus smell, perfect for the summer months. The botanically-based bath and body products contain healing properties of creamy yogurt and rich honey. The new line…
Recessionistas at the Beach: Bikinis for under $50
By Francesca Claybrook Well, Memorial Day has come and gone and that means one thing: summer is here. We’re starting a new feature here at BellaVitaStyle to help you get through the summer without breaking your budget (See the whole series here). Each week I’ll feature different beach basics (this week – bikinis!) that are…
Summer Must Have: Lindsay Phillips Switchflops
You already know about my obsession with Lindsay Phillips’ ballet flats, that let’s you change the embellishment to fit your mood or outfit. Well, the brand also has a flip flop equivalent where you can change the straps and snaps according to your mood. I love the idea, and better yet, you can use the…
SATC2 London Premier
The girls were at it again at Sex and the City 2’s London premier. I have to say, I much prefer their outfit styles this go round compared to their choices for the first movie. Let’s start with Sarah Jessica. SJP: I absolutely adored her bustier dress. Even more poignant, she chose to wear a…