Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Shows

Guest Blogger: Coco And Vera

Hi, I'm Cee from Coco and Vera! You might remember me from my last guestpost. I'm a Vancouver girl who dreams of Paris... and will be calling it home in a matter of weeks! Vancouver has been my home for six years, and I will miss it. (But Paris - who could pass that up?) So I've spent the summer visiting all of my favourite places, among them the Sylvia Hotel. I remember, when I first arrived in Vancouver, driving up Beach Avenue and seeing the Sylvia looming on the horizon, a historic beauty by the beach. Many of the buildings in Vancouver are new, buty the Sylvia, built in 1912 and once a lone monument on the English Bay beachfront, has stood the test of time. The ivy-covered stone facade of the Sylvia Hotel always makes me think of glamour... And what could possibly be more glamourous than a lace coat? I fell in love with this beauty from Dammee Inc. and couldn't resist pairing it with a burgundy blouse from Vivian Wong. Burgundy is without a doubt my favourite shade for fall, but this piece is also delicate enough for a sunny late summer day by the water.

 

Coat - Dammee, Inc. via Bellissima

Blouse - Vivian Wong via Bellissima

Skirt - Joseph Ribkoff via Bellissima

Heels - Asos

Earrings - La Vie Parisienne by Catherine Popesco

Blundell Centre Grand Opening

We welcome our newest Bellissima store in B.C., now open at Blundell Centre in Richmond, at the corner of No. 2 Rd and Blundell. It's been awhile since we have had a store in this area and it is good to be back!! We have already experienced a warm and enthusiastic welcome from clients.

Be sure to head down to our new Richmond location, meet our fantastic staff and tempt yourself with exciting spring fashions!

**Mention this blog and receive a GIFT WITH PURCHASE (Richmond location only) until the end of March 2012**

Guest Post, Coco & Vera: Ruby Red Trench

 

Hi! I'm Cee from Coco and Vera. I'm a Vancouver-based style blogger with a passion for all things Parisian. I'm so excited to be guest blogging for Bellissima this month. I paid a visit to their South Granville boutique in Vancouver to see their spring collections and the first thing that caught my eye was a ruby red trench coat from Solo Moda.

Time for a confession: When I was little, I watched Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? every day after school. Carmen Sandiego was a glamourous, enigmatic heroine, so elusive that she was almost never seen except from behind, as she was escaping capture. She inspired my fascination with travel, and she inspired my style; I've had a fondness for red trench coats and fedoras ever since. I think I could almost convincingly pull off a career as an international criminal mastermind in this coat. Not that I would want to - at least, not forever :)

In all seriousness, when it comes to glamour, you can't top this trench.

Coat - Solo Moda via Bellissima

Blouse - Joseph Ribkoff via Bellissima

Skirt - Bellissima via Bellissima

Boots - Aldo

Earrings - Vintage (from mom's collection!)

A Jacket for Every Body

It's always amazing when you come across something that seems to fit all shapes and sizes.

We recently had all 56 members of a well known choir purchase this easy to wear piece...which now will create a cohesive look for them.

These made in Canada jersey jacket's have clean basic lines and come in Black and Royal Blue.

With simply adding the right accessories you can take it from a timeless classic to being fun and contemporary.

For those of you that travel you will find this a perfect addition to your wardrobe due to it's wash ability and wrinkle resiliency....not to mention the great value at $79.00.

Della Docking

Supervisor

Vancouver

Revisiting the little black dress

In time for the holiday's....the little black dress never fails. We have shown 10 different ways to wear our LBD. By simply changing your accessories and what you layer over it, will allow you to create endless looks. No wonder it is a timeless classic. Check out your local BELLISSIMA to find the right version of the LBD that will make you look and feel beautiful, polished and confident.

Wishing everyone all the best for health and happiness

Della Docking

Supervisor

Bellissima

Vancouver

Fall 2011 "MUST HAVE'S" Fashion Show

Women want to look at, read about, shop for and wear great clothes. Fashion shows are events that bring out a women's inner diva.

We just had our 4th semi annual fashion show....held in our Bellissima Lonsdale store last night. Many of the clients that attended expressed to me that they really liked that "real women" modeled the clothes. We used our own staff to show how great everyone can look....regardless of height, body type, age or whatever women feel their area of concern is.

 

REAL WOMEN ROCK...and someone needs to tell them that!!!

Iit's time to head down to a BELLISSIMA in your area to pick up something new and we will make sure you leave looking and feeling great!

 

Wishing everyone the best of health and happiness,

Della Docking

Supervisor

Bellissima

Vancouver

Bellissima gives back

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SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER

November 3, 2011 From 9:30 am to 7:00 pm

BELLISSIMA FASHIONS located at 2700 West Broadway

 in Vancouver

Funds raised from the silent auction together with 10% of our store's daily sales will be donated to BWSS (Battered Women Support Services). Come and visit us on November 3rd and place a bid on your favourite item, or items. Also, come and see the latest fall fashions in the latest colours. The Staff of Bellissima Store - 2700 West Broadway look forward to seeing you. See you soon!

Don't Miss...

In case you missed the news on our twitter feed and facebook pages we want to remind you all that on

  November 2nd Miss America will be at the South Granville location from 2-3 PM

 Teresa Scanlan (Miss Nebraska) will be singing autographs and promoting the Joseph Ribkoff collection. Make sure to stop by, say hello and enjoy some amazingly inspiring comapny. We are looking forward to seeing you this Wednesday.