Bella Styles Company
"Fashion Consulting & Event Planning Services"
P.O. Box 7558
Henrico, Virginia 23231
Phone: (804) 914-0460
Email: admin@bellastyles.net
Web: www.facebook.com/bellastyles
Blog: www.bellastyles.com
Bella Styles Company
P.O. Box 7558
Henrico, VA 23231
United States
ph: (804) 914-0460
admin
Resume & Press Releases
Runway Experience:
>Project Curves,Atlanta,Georgia, October 2006
>Full Figured and Fabulous,Atlanta,Georgia, July 2007
>The 10thAnniversary of theVoluptuous WomanCompany,
Washington,DC, November 2007
>Tropical Divas Fashion Show,Richmond,Virginia, July 2009
Training:
>Project Curves: Plus Modeling Workshop, DeVoe Signature Events
Instructors:Sharon Quinn, Chynna McGarity, and Gwendolyn DeVoe
Atlanta,Georgia, October 2006
>ThePlusAcademy-Runway Bootcamp, DeVoe Signature Events
Instructor:Alva Page
New York,NY, February 2007
>Stilettos & Curves: Plus Modeling Workshop, TheFullFiguredDivaAcademyRichmond,Virginia, April 2007
Auditions:
>MoNiques Fat Chance,Atlanta,Georgia, June 2005
>Full Figured & Fabulous,DeVoeSignature Events ,Charlotte,NC,Dec. 2006
>Essence Magazine,Plus-Size Issue,New York City, March 2008
>VH1s Glam God, StylistCompetition w/ Vivica A. Fox,NYC, April 2008
Achievements:
October 18, 2013- Announced as the Fall 2013 Guest Stylist for Just My Size
September 3, 2013- Guest on CBS “Virginia This Morning” for a segment on ‘Back To School Fashion’. Interviewed by Jessica Noll
September 1, 2013- Interviewed celeb nail tech, Naja Rickette, of WeTv’s reality show, “LA Hair”
July 25, 2013- Featured in the “Blogger Picks” section on the Posh shoppe website
July 20, 2013- Judge/Panelist for the Plus Night Out Model Search at Ashley Stewart in Bowie, Maryland
June/July 2013- Worked with the Vivica Fox Hair Company reviewing their Brazilian and Remi Hair Weaves
June 7, 2013- Announced as a member of the 2013 Fashion Front for Full Figured Fashion Week®
June 2013- Featured in a spotlight article on Plus-Size Fashion for Richmond Magazine
May 26, 2013- Announced as a special guest panelist for the Curves Rock Fashion Weekend in July 2013 alongside MTV’s Tionna Smalls, Liris Crosse, Shanda Freeman and many more.
May 20, 2013- Featured in Lane Bryant’s Fashion Style Off for Full Figured Fashion Week
May 11, 2013- Featured by Ashley Stewart to style a dress for Mother’s Day
April 20, 2013- Interviewed (in-person) the BET “Sunday Best” Winner and cast member of the stageplay, “Love Lies”, Crystal Aikin
April 1, 2013- Nominated by Fashion Awards MD as a Media Member (Blogger/Journalist) of the Year
March 30, 2013- Spotlight feature on RVA Fashion Bloggers Website
February 7, 2013-Upon invitation, I attended the Tadashi Shoji Fall 2013 Runway Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City at Lincoln Center
January 4, 2013- Interviewed on CBS “Virginia This Morning” by Cheryl Miller for a segment on “New Year, New You Fashions”. Styled four models in Spring 2013 trends and wedding attire
December 10, 2012- Featured as a guest blogger on the Vivica Fox Hair Collection blogsite
October 14, 2012- Interviewed comedian, Luenell, for my blog
September 18, 2012- Made the cover of the Fall 2012 Issue of Atlanta’s “Rags ‘N’ Riches” Magazine
September 6, 2012- Judge for the Skorch Magazine Model Search during “Plus Night Out”/‘Fashion’s Night Out’ in New York City
September 6, 2012- Upon invitation, I attended the Tadashi Shoji Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City at Lincoln Center
August 31, 2012- Guest on CBS “Virginia This Morning” for a segment on ‘Back To School Fashion’. Interviewed by Cheryl Miller
August 30, 2012- Interviewed for my blog singer Traci Braxton of We TV’s “Braxton Family Values”
August 18, 2012- Hosted and Styled the Grand Opening Fashion Show for Ashley Stewart at Willow Lawn Mall, Richmond, Virginia
August 2, 2012- Appointed as a style contributor to Lucky Magazine
July 27, 2012- Styled model/actress Liris Crosse for a photoshoot during “Curves Rock Fashion Weekend” in Baltimore, Maryland
June 2012-Selected as part of designer, Tadashi Shoji’s, Styling Challenge
June 4, 2012- Featured as a guest blogger on the Vivica Fox Hair Collection blogsite
May 26, 2012- Hosted and Styled the “Bella Styles 2-Year Blogiversary Celebration Fashion Show” at Ashley Stewart in Richmond, Virginia
March 18, 2012- Served as a panel judge for the Tionna Smalls & Toni Reason Model Call for the new plus-size boutique “Majesty’s Closet” in Richmond, Virginia
January 3, 2012- Interviewed actress and comedian, CoCoa Brown, of Tyler Perry’s hit TV sitcom, “For Better or Worse”.
December 27, 2011- Interviewed actress, Alysia Joy Powell, from the hit movie, “The Sitter”.
December 15, 2011- Appeared on CBS “Virginia This Morning” for a segment on “New Year’s Eve Fashion”. I styled three models in apparel to wear on NYE’s.
November 19, 2011- Key Seminar speaker at the “Epiphany Beauty Bash” in Richmond, Virginia. Topics included “Wardrobe Must Haves”, “Fall 2011 Fashion” and “Current Style Trends”. I also was interviewed by Richmondblack.com at the event.
October 25, 2011- Styled & Interviewed VH1’s “What Chilli Wants” star, Tionna Smalls, for her new book cover “Men Love Abuse”. The photoshoot was also featured in the November/December issues of Skorch Magazine
October 15, 2011- Styled the November editorial issue for Skorch Magazine with designer Jovanna Reyes of Curvysta, Photographer Kermit Gresham, Models Debanie Hall & Shelby Wightman, Make-Up artist Charlene Easter and Hairstylist Tahnesha Irvin. The theme was recreating “Madonna and J-Lo”.
October 4, 2011- Received the honor of being featured and interviewed for the Richmond based fashion site, “From the Runway to RVA”
September 23, 2011- Went to New York City on behalf of Ashley Stewart to attend the Holiday 2011 photoshoot with top plus-size models Marquita Pring and Tara Lynn. I also got the opportunity to style 3 new looks from the collection that were featured on the Ashley Stewart website and mail-outs. Read more at www.ashleystewart.com
September 22, 2011- Was given the honor of being the “Bombshell of the Day” on the popular fashion blogsite, “The Fashion Bomb Daily”
September 17, 2011- Styled and presented the “Bella Styles Fashion Show and Birthday Extravaganza” at Ashley Stewart in Richmond, VA.
September 8, 2011- Interviewed on CBS “Virginia This Morning” by Jessica Noll on “Kid’s Fall Fashion”.
June 2011- One of 12 key bloggers for “Full Figured Fashion Week’s Fashion Front” in New York City
February 2011- Hosted and Styled the “Ashley’s In Love” Valentine’s Fashion Show at Ashley Stewart in Richmond, Virginia.
January 2011- Hosted a model call at Ashley Stewart in Richmond, Virginia
January 2011- Interviewed live on CBS “Virginia This Morning” by Cheryl Miller & Jessica Noll on the subject of spring plus-size fashions.
October 2010-Attended the “Just My Size” Style Symposium in NYC to give insight and preview their new Spring 2011 Collection.
August 2010- Interviewed by Glen Johnson of “Full Figure Plus”
May 2010-Started the “Bella Styles Blog”
May 2010-Interview w/Jen Towner of Radio GO Girl! on the subject of “What to Wear on a Job Interview”
February 2010- Appointed Director of “The Plus Academy Virginia” by Ms. Gwendolyn DeVoe of DeVoe Signature Events in New York City: www.plusacademyvirginia.com
August 2009-Hosted the “Skorch Nationwide Plus-Size Model Hunt” at The Avenue Store in Richmond, Virginia; Interviewed by NBC Channel 12 for the event
July 2009- Interviewed on B103.7 Radio Station, by Jen Towner, on the subject of “Fall Fashion Trends 2009″ and to promote the “Skorch Plus-Size Model Search”
July 2009- Interviewed by Style Weekly on “Back to School Fashion for Kids”
July 2009-Co-Producer of “The Tropical Divas Plus-Size Fashion Show” in Richmond,Virginia. Special guests were “Bet Rip the Runway” models, Hosea Chanchez of “CW’s The Game”, Brad James of “Meet the Brown’s”, Zakiya Williams of “Madea’s Family Reunion” and more…
July 2009-Interviewed by NBC’s Channel 12 in Richmond, Virginia on the topic of co-producing “The Tropical Divas Fashion Show”
April 2009-Host of “Diva Day Makeover” with special guest Shawnda from MTV’s “Man & Wife” show, sponsored by The Unforgettable Woman Company
August 2008-Interviewed on radio station B103.7 in Richmond, VA, by Jen Towner; Gave fall fashion tips & fashion do’s and don’ts
April 2008-Interviewed by Houston radio personality Thais Mills:www.lipserviceink.com
April 2008-Speaker at the “Sister for Sister” Conference at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with “The Young & the Restless” actress, Victoria Rowell & Dr. Cornell West. I hosted a seminar on going “From Geek to Chic”.
February 2008-Appointed as “Contributing Fashion Writer” for the urban gossip site www.theybf.com
January 2008- Featured in Richmond Magazine. Interviewed on careers and salaries in the Richmond area.
November 2007-Judge in the 4th Annual Miss Full-Figured Metropolitan Competition and Fashion Show in Columbia, Maryland. Sponsored by the Full Figured Diva Academy.
August 2007- Appointed as “Celebrity Fashion Editor” for Skorch Magazine. I submit blogs on what celebrities are wearing and how to re-create those looks for the plus-size woman. My articles can be read at www.skorchmagazine.com
January 2007- Served as Personal Shopper/Fashion Stylist to author Nikki Turner (“A Hustler’s Wife”) for her interview & photo shoot in the April 2007 issue of Ebony Magazine.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
Tropical Divas show bringing fashion, fame to Richmond
Posted: July 17, 2009
08:17 AM PDT
Updated: July 17, 2009 10:40 AM PDT
By Lauren Compton - email
Posted by Phil Riggan - email
RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - In today's world of modeling and runaway fashions shows, there's one group of women that are still being left out of the fashions scene -- plus-sized models.
Theresa Flatts, director of the 2009 Topical Divas Plus Size Fashion Shows, says plus-sized women deserve the same exposure and treatment in fashions as others models. She decided to take matters in her own hands by creating Tropical Divas Fashions, to highlight the beauty and curves of plus-sized women.
Bella Styles, co-host of the show and Flatts' business partner, agrees that the range in beauty in fashion is limited. She joined forced with Flatt to help women of all sizes embrace their beauty.
Unforgettable Woman in conjunction with Bella Styles Company is using the Tropical Divas Plus Sized Fashion Show to highlight the companies that offer plus sized women a variety of beauty needs. Bella Styles offers modeling lessons, shopping consultation, and overall female empowerment.
It was a humbling experience to meet two powerful and confident women spreading their message that beauty is a state of mind not a clothes size.
The show will include scheduled appearances from many celebrities from BET, MTV and the CW television shows.
Check out the ladies of 2009 Tropical Divas Plus Fashion Show this Saturday at the new Hilton Garden Inn on 501 E. Broad Street. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. The fashion show will benefit the Central Virginia Foodbank. You can save $5 at the door if you bring 5 canned good.
Bella Styles Company
P.O. Box 7558
Henrico, VA 23231
United States
ph: (804) 914-0460
admin