New Years Eve Dresses

Last minute shopping for your New Years Eve outfit? Look no further then Bellissima! One thing Bellissima is known for is our collection of evening dresses, so you will be sure to find the perfect outfit to ring in the new year. Below are just a few idea from our fall/winter collection in stores now. Click here  to find the location near you.

Monthly Pinterest Inspiration

Are you following along with Bellissima on Pinterest yet? Here are just a few recent images from our Pinterest pinboards. Currently we are loving chunky knits, sequins and ankle strap heels. Along with fashion inspiration our pin-boards include clothing and jewellery you can find at Bellissima, Bellissima in the media, and behind the scenes images! To keep up to date with everything Bellissima, follow us on Pinterest. You can also follow along through Twitter and Facebook. 

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Heart Truth: Bellissima Runway Show

Last month we shared some photos from the Heart Truth Fashion Show. If you missed out on the event, here is a great video by Paul Spenard showcasing many of the looks from the Bellissima runway presentation. 

Heart Truth Fashion Show - Calgary 2012

Clothing: Bellissima Fashions

Models: Sophia Models International

Video by Paul Spenard of Eye Squared Productions

Coats, Colour & Cashmere

Style# 3605886

Winter is here and we have coats. Not only the basic colours but fashion colours too. This shade of fuchsia adds real impact to your wardrobe....also available in royal, black and orange. It’s a blend of wool and cashmere and can be dressed up or down. Most of us are looking for a coat that is versatile enough to wear over a dress or to be able to pair it with jeans and a sweater...This is that coat! Check out your local BELLISSIMA for your new winter coat.

Multi Option Fashion Essentials

If you've got a long shopping list and not a lot of time then here are some inspiring holiday gift ideas.  Multi option pieces will give her several unique looks and you a little more "bang" for your buck. Here are a few of my personal favourites ...

Top E33-6350S     Wrap V9-62500

This piece is actually a long rectangular shaped knit with delicate buttons up and down either side at the hem.  Made of an ultra soft acrylic it's cozy around the neck as a scarf and light enough to be worn as a bolero or shrug. The perfect accent to a simple top and don't even get me started about the vast array of rich colours Bellissima has available!

Top E33-6350S     Vest J19-58673

Top E33-6350S     Vest J19-58673

Now this fabulous number designed by Jaipur can be worn as anything from a vest to a dress!  Add a pin here and a belt there and let your imagination run wild. The subtle heather pattern and warm chocolaty colour works for all skin tones and is a light jersey knit, perfect for travelling, that won't wrinkle.  Making it ideal for that winter get away vacation.  Come visit the Bellissima store nearest you for more excellent gift ideas.

Monthly Pinterest Inspiration

Bellissima has joined Pinterest! We couldn't stay away from this inspirational form of social media. Have a Pinterest account? Follow us and see some of our favourite looks from our in house designer Vivian Wong, weekly looks from Bellissima, seasonal fashion inspiration, staff favourites and much more.  Below are some of our most recent pins from our board, What's up for Winter 2012. 

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Holiday Party Dresses

The holiday season is upon us, and that means Christmas parties will be just around the corner. Bellissima has a wide variety of party dresses for all your holiday needs. Whether it's a night out for the company party or at home with friends and family, Bellissima has you covered. Here are just a few of the dresses that are available this season. 

Fun Fashion Night Out!!!

Fabulous Designer Samples!!

Ok here it is ... straight up ...  after spending what seems like "for-ever" slaving away at work, the bell tolls 5 and we all sprint for the door desperate for some excitement, inspiration and if you're anything like me ... yearning for a little fashion fix.  Well let me tell you ladies, add in a little bubbly and that is exactly what Bellissima had going on this past week at the Scotia Centre and Chinook Centre Bellissima locations in Calgary.  Not to mention the little "cherry on top" ... a trunk show of the Joseph Ribkoff 2013 cruise collection!  Bellissima has brought designer fashions right to our backdoor.  All the latest and greatest, convex silhouettes, fabulous prints, figure framing layers the list goes on and on.  If you are looking for a little "ab-fab" in your life, then you need look no further.  Keep in touch by adding "Bellissima" on facebook and be sure not to miss out on the next fashion night out!

Heart Truth Fashion Show

 Back in September Bellissima took part in a charity fashion show called The Heart Truth, which raised funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The show started out with locally designed red dresses and suits. The show continued with a presentation of some of Calgary's top brands and retailers, including Bellissima!  Below are some photos from the Bellissima show as well as the locally designed red dresses. To find out more about the show click here.

Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Shows

Facebook Contest

We are celebrating our 1500th FACEBOOK LIKE! To show our appreciation we're giving away two $100 Gift Certificates towards Bellissima merchandise! To enter the giveaway, just interact on our Facebook Page by leaving comments and liking posts. Draw priority will be given to Bellissima Facebook participants that comment and participate on the Bellissima Facebook Page. One winner from Alberta and one winner from BC will be selected on December 1st 2012.

If you aren't following Bellissima on Facebook yet, click here to join the conversation! 

Royal Resurgence

Royal is one of those colours that seems to be flattering on almost everybody. We are seeing a resurgence of this colour in handbags, shoes, jewellery and of course clothing. We are even seeing it on the bark of trees....how’s that for a popular colour!!! Just goes to show that everyone should try on some Royal. Get your Royal fix at BELLISSIMA

Photos taken at Port Moody City Hall

Guest Post: Casar Jacobson

Hi, I'm Casar, and I'm excited to be guest blogging for Bellissima this month. I'm currently living in British Columbia, I am one of the faces behind the Bellissima campaigns, and recently won the title of Miss Canada Globe. For my guest post I thought I would share some of the opportunities that I have been fortunate to participate in lately.

 I recently joined an anti-bullying campaign with a school out of British Columbia. I was introduced to this school while visiting a 13 year old boy by the name of Zack. Zack has mild autism, but is a brilliant boy, and very smart. He currently loves the sciences and Harry Potter. He can memorize things word for word and can recollect dates and situations in a manner most of us cannot.

I recently teamed up with a crew that is helping me towards my acting, singing and public speaking goals. I'm also working with a vocal coach. As well, I received a contract with Canada's Sexiest Girl as a representative on the TV/reality series that will be launched out of Auckland, New Zealand.

In addition, I'm competing in Albania for Miss Globe. I departed on the 25th from Ontario.

See the photos below for more of what I've been working on.

Find out more about Casar Jacobson in our Bellissima Spotlight  or check out the About section on her  facebook page

Parkluxe 2012

PARKLUXE, a luxury fashion show presenting local Alberta designers took place in Calgary on October 6th at the Hyatt Auto Gallery Mercedes Benz. The night included runway shows from Caitlin Power, Nicole Campre, Lauren Bagliore and Anne B. Accessories. This was the second year Anne B. Accessories took part in this luxury fashion show, and her collection did not disappoint. Check out the video below to see Anne. B Accessories on the runway! Love the collection? You can find Anne. B. Accessories unique jewellery at select Bellissima stores in Calgary.

Video by Paul Spenard of Eye Squared Productions

photos by DPhotography

For more on all the designers check out the coverage from Fashion Magazine.

Two Shades of Grey

Maybe you’ve heard....Grey is the new Black. We are seeing a trend now towards Grey. It’s popping up in literature, home decor and of course fashion. And like Black..... Grey seems to work well in complimenting so many other colours. Pink, Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange and most other colours allow this neutral colour to do a perfect job of enhancing whatever it surrounds.

 

 Be sure to head down to a BELLISSIMA to find your “two perfect shades of grey”

grey zig zag print swing coat $225.00 style # 396

 

Grey and Cream 3/4 sleeve top $110.00 style # 558D6500W

Black skirt $78.00 style# 188N3188

Featured Label: Joseph Ribkoff Fall/Winter 2012

We are loving the fall/winter 2012 collection from Joseph Ribkoff! Check out these photos below, as well as this behind the scenes video we came across from the campaign shoot! You can find the collection in Bellissima stores now.