Cherry Blossoms & More!

                                                


Good Morning Lovelies!

Yesterday old man winter made it clear he had not left. Now if you reside in Washington,DC you  woke up to clear skies with little to no snow on the ground. There's barley a hint of yesterdays snow storm. As you guys now I'm not a huge fan of snow because it causes delays. Anyway, over the weekend I worked on updating the blog and added a new feature. You can now follow the blog via email subcription! This means you will receive every post directly in your email box. This way you wont miss any post! Also we have a google+ social group and store front page.  LuluBellaWomensBoutique welcomes you to join all of our social sites. We enjoy interacting with you guys! Oh and if your in the nations capitol, visit the tidal basin to view the Cherry Blossoms. The blossoms will bloom in a week! That's about it for this post! Have a great day!

"beauty is a lifestyle"
diva samai

Top Ten Tuesday - Top Ten Books I Recommend the Most

It's that time of the week for Top Ten Tuesday, the weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

This week it is the top ten books I recommend the most.

I feel like these lists might get a little repetitive... ah, who cares.

• The Fault in our Stars by John Green. Have I conveyed yet how much I love this book?? This is a book that I think lives up to its hype. And I'll recommend it to anyone who talks to me for long enough!
• The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling. Do you need a reason why I recommend this series to the three people in the world who haven't read it?
• Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion. Even after what I'd heard about this being a surprisingly sweet zombie love story, I was still pleasantly surprised. I would recommend this to anyone who thinks they don't like zombies, but like supernatural stuff. And to anyone else.
• The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer. If, despite recent events, I end up working with kids, I will be making sure the school library has a copy of this book. It is perfect for kids. Twists on classic fairytales and a few new characters thrown in. And big kids will love this too.
• The Life of Pi by Yann Martell. This is a book I'd recommend to people who like philosophical or spiritual books. It doesn't preach but instead makes you challenge your own perceptions. And there is also a tiger involved.
• Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. I recommend for anyone who loves a swoon-worthy YA romance set in Paris. Always makes me want to go to Paris when I think about this book.
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Still the cream of the crop when it comes to YA dystopian fiction, in my humble opinion.
• Watching the English by Kate Fox. This book is like seeing my own quirks laid out before me. If you're British, you should read this book because it is one of those books that make you go "Omg, I so do that! That is so true!" If you're not British, you should read it because it will explain why the Brits act like they do. It's one of those popular science-type books, that you can just pick up, open anywhere and read. I love this book.
• Nefertiti by Michelle Moran. I would recommend this to anyone who like The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Quite a similar set-up but set in the time of the Pharoahs. Fascinating.
• Finding Himself by Minisinoo. Ok, so this isn't technically a book, but a Harry Potter fanfiction, but I constantly recommend this to anyone who wants really well-written fanfiction. It could be a book! Seriously, one of the best, if not THE best fanfiction I've ever read (which is a lot). (Cedric/Hermione, AU Cedric survives GoF. E-book download here.)

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Spring Fash in the Village *Full Coverage/Photos*

Yesterday was the **Spring Fashion in the Village of Rochester Hills** Runway Show! So fun. I did not walk in this show, which is good since I was vomiting the night before, so I just went to spectate and see what the stores of that Shopping Area thought was in for Spring. I was pleasantly surprised by some of their picks! Also, the lovely Kathy Thrasher and Erica Mann were walking in the show, so I was able to get some shots of them. 

All of these outfits are available at the Village of Rochester Hills (website here)

As I reported before, the spring trends that we are seeing for 2013 are:

• Color-Blocking
• Black & White
• Wedge Heels
• Bright Saturated Colors
• Maxi/High-Low Hemlines
• Ethnic Prints

Also, they had some paper dresses made by this amazing artist, Matthew Richmond, as seen below. I love these. I want one so bad. I would love to wear one for next years Auto Show Gala.

This one was made out of Ann Taylor bags. Which is probably the only way I would ever wear Ann Taylor (ZING!) hahha. Thanks to all the models that recognized me and gave me a good shot, like this beautiful lady above.

Kathy werqing it for Banana Republic, see the bright tangerine shell and love the gold necklace.

Erica in a comfy little athletic dress by MooseJaw.

I loved this. I think it's by Buckle. The tutu over the jeans with the shrunken jacket, so cute.

This I really liked too, which i was surprised at myself for. The high-low dress in an ethnic print, with an ACID WASHED DENIM VEST!

Love the combo of the red and turquoise

 Another one of Matthew Richmond's paper dresses.

By Banana Republic. Love the mint shift with Denim blazer and the gold necklace. Tres chic.

This ethnic-look tunic is so cute.

Love this beachy dress. I swear I am going to get into a maxi dress this year.

Another paper dress. I love the full skirt.

This blazer is SO ADORBS. I love the stripes on it and the whole outfit is just killing. Loves it.

Yellow and Persimmon? Yes Please.

Love love love love this. Skater skirt in faux leather, love the animal print and cross body with booties. Perfection.

I LOVE this too!! I kinda want to do a polka dot booty short now! with the bow belt!? how cute!?

This has kind of a Valentino Rock Stud look. it's a cute simple dress.

I do not advocate asymmetrical necklines, but this is very springy and adorable.

Oh here's my friend Miss Michigan in her paper dress. Made out of the YELLOW PAGES! so cool.

Missy missy Mich and I after the show. It was sooooo cold, homegirl is a champion.

My paper dress honeys and I. They were such troopers with the weather. I really have to look into getting one of these dresses done!

Old Man Winter Is Back

                                          


                                                    



Happy Monday Everyone!

If you live on the east coast you maybe experience winter weather. I was so excited about spring and more sunny weather. Now it appears old man winter is still here. So what do I like to do when a snow storm comes? Make a cup of hot tea and snuggle up in a warm lounge wear. I think this one will do.

"beauty is a lifesyle"

Beyonce For Shape Magazine April 2013

                                  



                                          
                                                               Image: Shape.Com

Singer Beyonce Knowles will be on the cover of Shape magazine April 2013. The new mother talks about her her 57 pound weight gain during her pregnancy with daughter Blue Ivy Carter and reveals how she got her pre- baby body back.“I didn’t have a lot of time to lose the weight because I scheduled a show three months after I gave birth, which I would never do again!” she laughed. Beyoncé says a healthy diet and dance workouts helped her reclaim her pre-baby body.” Read more here.

Mrs. Knowles-Carter is a very lucky lady! For those of you who are beach body ready like Beyonce try LuluBellaWomensBoutique beachwear for women collection by UjENA!

                                                      
                                                        Slick 3 strap bikini
                                           

                                                      
                                                         Sexy Soho Cover

Princess Diana: A Style Icon

 The late Princess Diana's most iconic gowns were up for auction. Ten of the late Princes of Wales gowns were auctioned at London's auction house and sold for a whopping 1.2 million in total.

                              
               Actor John Travolta and Princess Diana dance at White House dinner in 1985.

Diana was a philanthropist and months prior to her tragic death she sold dozens of her gowns at a New York charity auction, at the suggestion of Prince William her son.  What were some of our favorite gowns of Princess Diana ?

                              

Celebrity Beach Looks For Spring 2013

Celebrities know how to party hard and in style. For those of us who will be heading to warmer climates this spring break here are a few beach looks from some of our favorite celebrities and their spin on beachwear for women. Hope you enjoy!


                              
Actress Drew Barrymore was spotted in a retro inspired polka dot swimming suit.

                                                        
UjENA has a really cute 50s skirted retro inspired black and white polka dot swimming suit.

                              
Julianne Hough was spotted in St Barts in January with a black sleeveless top. Here's our version by UjENA which has a sexy black lace top which can be worn as a beach cover up and blouse. For those who want extra arm coverage this is the perfect top!


                                                       

                                           
Singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter brings back one piece swimming suits after giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

                                                
UjENAs' Full Figure Tankini Plus will cover just the right spots!

                                         
Actress, singer and mother of two Jennifer Lopez looks smok'n hot in her red two-piece swimming suit while vacation in Fortaleza, Brazil. This red classic tie bikini will have you feeling a star!

                                                    
"beauty is a lifestyle"
Diva S.