Ann Lauren On Violence Against Women Must Stop Now

One in every three women is sexually assaulted globally. In America a woman is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. Violence against women is a global pandemic. Read more

TO Bobbitt, or NOT To Bobbitt The Penis, IS The Question?

A reflection 25 years after "The Bobbitt" media spectacle sensationalized male-driven headlines marginalizing rape, domestic abuse that demonized the victim. Read more

Ann Lauren Fashion Dolls™ ANTM Petite Models Fashion Style

America’s Next Top Models Fashion Influencers Sundai Love, Reina Hein, Laura Kirkpatrick, and Courtney Davies Bella Petite Magazine All-Star Models. Read more

Models Wanted Bella Petite Magazine Model Search Apply Now

Petite Models Wanted. Annual Bella Petite Magazine Model Search. We accept model applicants worldwide to be cover girls, print editorial, fashion & fit models. Read more
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Model Influencer Ann Lauren Professional How To Model Advice

Professional career advice on how to become a petite model and not get scammed. Read more

The Who’s Who of Famous Petite Runway Fashion Models Now

Models prior to the '60s were in fact iconic petite celebrities. Read more

Ann Lauren Defines Petite Size Models & Fashion Standards

According to the fashion industry; Petite is defined by height at 5′5″ inches tall and under. Petite refers to stature, not body weight. Bella Petite Magazine Read more

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Bella Petite Magazine's celebrity editor Ann Lauren is a vanguard publisher of petite model editorials, covergirls, and ethnically diverse model searches. Read more
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Ann Lauren Fresh Faces Fashion Editorial

Bella Petite Models "Fresh Faces" editorial. Read more

New Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editorial Features Model Ann Lauren

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editorial with actress-model turned editor-n-chief, Ann Lauren launches all new model search and shares how this could be you! Read more

Ann Lauren Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids Editorial

Maybelline cosmetics beauty editorial. Bella Petite Model search testimonials. Read more

New Editorial Modern Chic With Actress Ann Lauren

Bella Petite Magazine cover girls in Krisana Vigus fine fashions designed to fit a petite woman's figure and height. Read more
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Ann Lauren® Sexy Model Search

Recognized for her nationally televised shows and entrepreneurial ventures. Hot Petite Body Model Search is on! Read more

Ann Lauren ® Fashion Model Search

Ann Lauren Fashion Model Search ANTM testimonials. Read more

Ann Lauren Fashion Dolls ® Editorial

Bella Petite Model Editorial. Read more

Ann Lauren Fit Our Generations Look

Designer fashion scaled to fit petite women. Read more
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Ann Lauren George Hurrell Tribute

A Hollywood tribute to an iconic era of entertainment's most notable faces; Carole Lombard, Ava Gardner, Rita Hayworth... Read more

Ann Lauren ® Fashion Our Generations Look

The freshest designer fashion brand for petite women! Read more

Ann Lauren ® Fashions

Bella Petite is the fashion bible for petite women. We celebrate the petite woman's image with rich multimedia content. Read more

Ann Lauren Fashion Is Custom Made To Fit You Now On-Demand Order Today

Bella Petite Capsule Collection by Ann Lauren. Fashion that is all about the fit. Ready to Wear On-Demand Fashion for petite women 5'6" and shorter. Read more

Ann Lauren Reviews Biden-Harris Presidential Ceremony Fashion

Presidential inauguration fashion reminiscent of classic Jackie-O style! Read more
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Bella Petite Magazine Ann Lauren Fashion Model Search Apply

Bella Petite Magazine model testimonials. Models win covers, fashion editorial tearsheets and prizes. Read more

Ann Lauren® Shows First African American Winners

Bella Petite leads the industry in ethnic diversity. Read more

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Ann Lauren Fashion Models. Read more

Find Happiness Unlock the Hidden Secrets to Overcoming Today’s Turmoil!

The Bella Petite Hour with (Host Ann Lauren) and co-host Bella Petite Business Expert Maria Gamb features special guest Feng Shui Master and astrologist Donna Collins to help you “Unlock the Hidden Secrets to Overcoming Today’s Turmoil And Find Read more

Ann Lauren Fashion Editorials Starring Petite Models

High fashion editorials starring petite models. Read more

Ann Lauren ® Hollywood Designer Fashion

Iconic celebrity day wear exclusively by Dahlia Macphee. Read more

Ann Lauren ® Hollywood Glamour Editorial

Petite Celebrity Editorial "Hollywood Glamour Girls” Read more
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Ann Lauren® Iconic

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Ann Lauren Ethnic Diversity Leader For African Models

Ann Lauren is the industry leader for ethnic diversity. Read more

5 Techniques To Create a Loving Relationship With Your Body

In this modern society, it can be very easy to get caught up in a cycle that takes us away from our center and focuses our attention on what is not perfect about our bodies. Read more

What they are saying about the future of petite models in the fashion industry.

What they are saying about the future of petite models in the fashion industry. Read more
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Retailers Support the Future of Petites in the Fashion Industry

Petite women are the future of fashion. The realization is the majority of women are 5'6" tall and under. Read more

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Fashion One Television Interviews Ann Lauren®

Fashion One Television interviews Bella Petite Magazine Editor-in-Chief  Ann Lauren and model highlights. Read more

Desert Heat Modern Silhouettes Fashion Editorial

Sexy modern silhouettes amplify the rich colors of the season in downtown Palm Springs California. Petite fashion and celebrity models; ANTM Sundai Love, Nia Peeples 'ABC Pretty Little Liars, fitness expert Shannon Hall and Petite Model and Fashion Expert Ann Lauren. Read more
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Natalie Portman Stars As Jackie Kennedy

Bella Petite celebrity Natalie Portman totally looks the part... Read more

Ann Lauren ® Desert Fashion Petite Model Editorial

Desert Heat Palm Springs on location editorial shoot. Read more

Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Models EXCLUSIVE

REVISITING TYRA BANKS’ AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODELS “SHORTY” EDITION.

As you might expect from your favorite magazine reporting on petite fashion, the appropriate title for the show would have been  “Petite Model Edition.”  Rest assured, we went Read more

Models of Diversity In The News

 

Models of Diversity announces strategic partnership with Global Disability Inclusion, LLC Unique partnership will assist companies achieve greater diversity by utilizing models with disabilities.

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A Model of Diversity: Angel Sinclair

The fashion world can be perceived as a cutthroat monopoly that favors, advocates, promotes, and sears into the brains of “the rest of us” the ideology that the skinny, tall, white girl is what is universally beautiful. In fact, Read more

Resort Wear and Bikinis For Petite Women

Bella Petite Swimsuit Creme de La Creme

The Monroe top is flattering for a petite woman’s figure!

Ties at the neck and back with a twist in front, you will look fabulous.

The minimizing bottoms are super slimming with Read more

10 Heart Healthy Tips For Women: AHA ‘Go Red Women’

10 Heart Healthy tips for women from a woman Physician

  1. Stop Smoking or for that matter never start in the first place!
  2. Exercise Regularly (30 minutes of Aerobic Exercise at least 3 times per week), and I don’t mean Read more
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Ujena Network Sponsors The Cover Girls of The Bella Petite Model Search

This is an amazing time for petite women, fashion and Bella Petite models! We are proud to announce our partnership with the Ujena Network for the Bella Petite Model Search. Ujena manufacturers the largest line of swimwear in the Read more

Petite Fashion Resort Wear For Warmer Destinations

BELLA PETITE CLOTHING DESIGNED BY UJENA

Monroe Shaper

The Monroe shaper is the best way to shape every inch of your body while looking like a star!  This is a top selling swimsuit!  It ties at the Read more

Fashion Designer and FGI Rising Star Finalist Rolando Santana Endorses Bella Petite

Earlier this month we found out on the Bella Petite Hour ( the January 15th live broadcast) that New York Fashion Group International unveiled this year’s nominees for its ‘Rising Star Awards.’   The group is set to Read more

Skyfall Fashion Shoot: Miss Regio Nederlands By Glantz Media Productions

A Petite Model Mission

For over a year now, international celebrity and fashion photographer John Glantz, director of Glantz Media Productions, has been working almost exclusively with petite models. He enjoys using his classic and elegant photographic style, Read more

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Stylishly Petite Ann Lauren

Petite model Sundai Love says, “it’s time for petite women to stop complaining and take action to change the industry standards. Read more

Classic 70’s Summer Fashion

Summer of Love

This season, it’s all about peace, love, and bell-bottoms. Can ya dig it? Yes, the 70’s are back and it’s time to mellow out with some of history’s favorite trends, revisited with fashionable petite women. 

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Kristin Stewart & Emma Stone Red Carpet Petite Celebrities MTV Awards

Editor’s Pick: Petite Celebrities Kristen Stewart & Emma Stone Petite Fashion Style

Bella Petite Magazine on petite celebrity fashion watch. Who’s got the look!   MTV Awards red carpet petite celebrities Kristen Stewart and Emma Stone look Read more

Style Questions & Answers For Everyday Petite Women

Style Questions & Answers For Everyday Petite Women

Recently two of the most favorite petite women and colleagues I know dared to ask me questions on styling, which I found to be great questions as they are dilemmas that Read more

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Keep The Focus Up Top The All American Accessory

Miss Rosie the Riveter was the original woman who showed that just because women are petite and beautiful doesn’t mean we cannot get the job done.  Although the battle on gaining respect for petite models isn’t over, these Read more

Model Mayhem For The Model “Ego”

The model ego always craves attention.  The disappointing thing about the ego is that cravings are never quite satisfied, the ego always needs more. How does that make you feel?  If you are a model, it’s not likely that Read more

Daily Style: Petite Celebrities Kardashians Petite Fashion Style! [petite model]

EDITOR’S PICK: PETITE CELEBRITIES KARDASHIANS

The Kardashian sisters celebrated their new Kardashian Kollection for Sears.  The line features dresses, shoes, handbags, sunglasses, belts, and jewelry, all for under $100!   Last week Kim Kardashian said at the Read more

The Network Talent Change the Industry, Change the World!

Change the Industry, Change the World

It’s not every day that you hear about a modeling or fashion company whose mission is nothing short of global transformation. Spend some time with The Network Talent or with Bella Petite, however, Read more

Get Wet! One Model Place Pool Party in Miami!

Dive Into the OMP Get Wet Event for Free Prizes and Upgrades!

One Model Place members can beat the heat and get free memberships or upgrades during the hot summer months by attending our rooftop pool party on Read more

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Daily Style: Petite Celebrity Mila Kunis [petite fashion] [petite model]

Petite Celebrity Mila Kunis Petite Fashion Style!

Petite celebrity actress 5’2″ Mila Kunis (age 28) gave us more proof that “men prefer petites,” at the Guys Choice Awards.  Kunis won the Holy Grail of Hot award and it Read more

Ann Lauren Created Bella Petite Magazine

Ann Lauren Fashion Editor Created Bella Petite Magazine and Televised Petite Fashion Model Shows. Read more

Exclusive: Celebrity Stylist Kithe Brewster Reveal Announcement!

Bella Petite was given an all-access pass to the world of fashion with international celebrity stylist and fashion editor Kithe Brewster!  You can say his name is synonymous with fashion and beauty.   He consistently reinvents celebrity Read more

Summer Petite Fashion Do’s and Don’ts [petite women] [petite clothing]

TOP 10 Fashion Do’s and Don’ts for the Petite Woman

PETITE FASHION “DO’S”

1. Be ready to hit the beach in low rise cut string bikini!

2. Four inch platform, cork, wood sandals, wedges and a flat sandals are Read more

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Image, Style & Techniques For Job Seekers [jmpstyle] [petite women]

This week’s Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will feature co-host and Bella Petite job-seeking expert Elizabeth Lions. Our special guest is corporate image and style consultant Jacqueline Peros.

This show is about female empowerment in Read more

Petite Celebrity Kristen Bell Newest Face of Neutrogena [petite model]

Exciting news for petite celebrity 5’0″ Kristen Bell, she is the newest petite model face to become a celebrity ambassador for Neutrogena!  Being a petite “celebrity” actress will definitely afford you better opportunity to land brand recognized campaigns. Read more

Daily Style: Petite Celebrity Sarah Jessica Parker [petite fashion] [petite modeling]

PETITE CELEBRITY FASHION SARAH JESSICA PARKER

After party celebration held in N.Y.C. for the premiere of Sex and The City 2.  Leading lady petite celebrity 5’2″ Sarah Jessica Parker attended wearing a black Elie Saab dress, with Kimberly Read more

Petite Celebrity Prince and Wanna-be Kim Kardashian Dance Off [petite celebrities] [petite modeling]

Unbelievable! So-called petite “celebrity” or more aptly, reality character, Kim Kardashian towered over Prince on stage Monday night (Feb 7th) at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Apparently, that is all she did when Prince brought her on stage Read more

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Daily Style: Petite Celebrity Lea Michele [petite fashion]

PETITE CELEBRITY FASHION LEA MICHELE

Petite celebrity 5’1″ Lea Michele from television show Glee showed off her fashion sense and left her sense of humor behind. Showing up on the red carpet at the Funny Men and Women of Read more

Height Discrimination? Waitresses Fired for Being Too Short [Petite Models]

“Lawsuit Claims Nightclub Fired Waitresses for Being Too Short”… This headline is unfortunately very real, as reported by Ti-Hua Chang of Fox5 News New York.    According to Mr. Chang’s report, two women have filed suit Read more

Media Industry Negative Stereotypes About Height [Petite Fashion]

This is the exact headline I cringe to see in the press “Tiny Porn Star-Fashion Industry Hates Little People.” This is no joke!

This is the exact consistent negative media stereo-type of petites we are tired of reading.   Read more

The Change Up: Starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman [petite modeling] [petite models]

I must admit I was excited when I booked a gig with Universal Pictures to shoot some promotional posters for one of their upcoming movies called “The Change Up” to be released  in August 2011.

The gig got Read more

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She’s Got the Height [petite models]

She’s Got the…“height”

So I found myself in my mid-30’ s addicted to reality TV modeling shows & I developed a love & passion for the art of modeling. Every mirror was a camera & every hallway  Read more

Nothing NEW! Fashion Week Amazon Models Rule The Runway [petite models]

All that can be said for Paris Fashion Week (at the Christian Dior fashion show) held this week for the Spring 2011 collection is: nothing new!  Pretty boring, in fact.

The fashion world is fresh out of ideas. Read more

The Bella Petite Hour 50th Show Anniversary Edition! [petite model] [petite celeb]

This week we are proudly celebrating our 50th Bella Petite Hour  (with host Ann Lauren) show, and will be joined by co-host, Emmy-winning producer Christopher Toyne, our resident entertainment expert.

To shake things up, Toyne will turn Read more

No “Italian Vogue” for PETITE Models [petite fashion] [petite models]

No “Italian Vogue” for PETITES

Another season of “hype,” …I mean “height” hits the airwaves as America’s Next Top Model launches Cycle 15. September 8th’s premiere proved to be another demonstration of how “petite” models just do not have Read more

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A Petite LIE! ANTM Run Amuck [petite models]

Tyra Banks talks about her new season – Here is what she had to say (and what really chaps my ARSE!!):

Tyra: “Top Model was one of the first times we saw plus-size models treated equally; now it’s a Read more

Petite Models Take on The Catwalk

Written by Angela Phillips a Bella Petite Regional Director and newly contributing writer.

For years it has been defined that a “runway” model has to be 5’9″ or taller.  This illogical definition has killed many aspiring petite models’ Read more

PETITE MODEL FASHION PROSPECTIVE [petite clothing]

WRITTEN BY: New Bella Petite contributor Fariha Alhassen

Fashion represents changing seasons.  We see trends and styles come and go like night and day.  A majority of us women, if not all, are entranced by the styles Read more

Hot Petite Celebrities in Sports illustrated Swimsuit Editions!

Pretty Petites Popping up in the Swimsuit Edition

Although Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues have not had any petite models on their covers, I must give them some credit due to the fact that they have allowed petites in their Read more

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Bella Petite Hour “Palm Springs Highlights” Editorial Campaign: New Faces!

Meet new petite model faces for Bella Petite!

5’3″ Sundai Love, 5’2″ Colleen Shannon, and 5’4″ Shannon Hall they are a few of the many new faces that will be appearing in Bella Petite Magazine’s editorials.

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Who’s the REAL forgotten Woman? “Petite”

There has been a been an outcry in the press recently over the Lane Bryant advertisements, but the real forgotten woman is the petite woman!  The actual discrimination happening in the fashion industry is only against using petite Read more

Fashion, Modeling Industry Standards, Height and Petite Modeling

PETITE MODELS BEWARE!  A smart general rule to follow: Don’t ever attend a modeling school and  if an agency or a management company is advertising for “petite models” it is a scam.  You will never see Read more

Tyra Banks America’s Next Top Model “CANCELLED!”

Tyra Banks’ new cycle of America’s Next Top Model successfully demonstrates why the status quo remains the industry standard.  As a petite woman you owe it to yourself to tune out this series, so we are declaring that Read more

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PROFESSIONAL PETITE MODELING

Can a 5’2″ petite model work in the industry?

Sure they can, but to become a fashion model it is not likely.  Even for commercial print modeling, the market for petite models is nearly non-existent.  The realistic Read more

Model and Talent Agent Suzi Hosfeld on the Bella Petite Hour

The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) is exposing the truth about the modeling industry with East Coast model and talent agent Suzi Hosfeld.  Suzi is 5’10” and began her career as a model, working the runways Read more

Sincerely, Nia…The MYTH of Perfection: By Nia Peeples

Nia Peeples is a newly contributing writer on Bella Petite and will be sharing her industry experience, personal stories and teach us about the elements of life. Nia is our new Lifestyle Editor!

Written by: Nia Peeples

Women are Read more

Tiger Prefers “PETITE-Meat!”

Michelle Braun, a Hollywood Madame, claims that the “Tiger” of the golfing jungle prefers his prey “petite, blonde and natural”…oh yeah, and easy on the “breasts!” Although, clearly, that’s not always the case given he carried on a 3-year Read more

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Mumbai Fashion Designer Archana Kochhar and PETITE Runway Models

There is exciting news on the petite fashion scene, but it seems you need to head out to Mumbai’s fashion circuit if you want to see true petite models rockin’ the runways! Couture fashion designer Archana Kochhar is blazing Read more

Model and Entrepreneur Jillian Rabe on The Bella Petite Hour

The Bella Petite Hour (with host Ann Lauren) will feature a look from above in the modeling and entertainment world, special guest Jillian Rabe.  Jillian is a business woman, entrepreneur and an “industry standard” 5’9″ Read more

MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN [PETITE FASHION] STYLE ICONS

Powerful petite celebrity icons take on the business of HIGH FASHION!

By Ann Lauren: Petite stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became millionaire moguls by age 10! Their careers were launched as infants on the tv series, Full House.

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Ann Lauren Call On Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show To STOP HEIGHT DISCRIMINATION

BELLA PETITE MAGAZINE BRAND AMBASSADOR EDITOR ANN LAUREN ® IMDb BIO / Credits

HOW VICTORIA’S SECRET DISCRIMINATES AGAINST WOMEN

BELLA PETITE QUESTION: How many petite women buy clothing, lingerie and swimsuits from Victoria’s Secret?

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America’s Next Top Model Cycle 13 Season Finale Review!

By Ann Lauren:  Last week my hopes of having a true petite model winner on ANTM were dashed, though I had been anticipating this disappointment for some time.  Despite this, I caved and watched the finale. Read more

America’s Next Top Model “Petite Ninja Warriors”

PHOTO CHALLENGE WINNER NICOLE

By Ann Lauren: It’s mid-season and America’s Next Top Model is becoming tedious for me to write about.   In fairness though, all of ANTM’s shows tend to bore me at this point.  I Read more

Fashion Photographer Peter Baratti & Petite Celebrity Playmate Colleen Shannon

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER AND PLAYBOY PLAYMATE

The Bella Petite Hour with Host Ann Lauren will launch its premiere radio webcast on October 20th with world-renowned fashion photographer Peter Baratti and Playboy Playmate Colleen Shannon.  Peter has had the pleasure Read more

America’s Next Top Model Guest Judge 5’3″ SuperModel China Chow

ANTM GUEST JUDGE CHINESE SUPERMODEL 5’3″ China Chow

By: Ann Lauren

Admittedly,  I wasn’t looking forward to ANTM’s episode 5.  I was expecting the same old tired routine and I just could not bare the prospect of Read more

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