a personal favorite not to be missed

the extremely talented misha nonoo is a personal favorite of chi chi bella's. february 12th she will be featured on the nyc fashion week runway with what we assume will be another fabulous collection. however, in the mean time we figured we would post a few favorites from her pre-fall 2013 collection - we are counting down the weeks till its release. the young designer's use of warm blues, pure whites, and simple textures, makes each of her unique pieces timeless. misha's collections are directed towards women looking for sensible, yet alluring additions to their wardrobes. as you're purchasing pieces from her spring 2013 collection, and waiting for pre-fall 2013 to be released, take a look at the last image for a preview of what's to come for fall/winter 2013. this is not a show to miss..

fall/winter 2013 sketch

in the name of Fashion,
chi chi bella

images courtesy of style.com and examiner.com

the show must go on...

despite our friend nemo slamming the northeast this weekend, nyc fashion week hunkered down. with extra tenting over Lincoln Center and a high heating bill, most of the shows went on. the aftermath of the storm left us with some of our most favorite looks of the week. of course, a full report of nyc fashion week will follow...

notice the textural leather arms of the coat courtesy of rebecca taylor

mara hoffman excites us with her mix of vibrant colors and patterns

a simple yet fabulous wool coat by marissa webb

a classic yet edgy color combination by marissa webb

the elegance of this feminine dress and the simplicity of the coat by marissa webb

an attendee featured on elle looking perfect in her fur coat and oversized clutch

all bundled for the storm with a chunky black wrap (courtesy of elle)

in the name of Fashion,
chi chi bella

Are You Ready for Some Football?

Being the northern girls that we are, we are prepping for some football. Chi Chi Bella presents you with the perfect outfit for snuggling up on the couch with your favorite football snacks, and watching the big games. And of course you need this dreamy hermès watch to know when its time to switch over to HBO's Girls. Enjoy...

madewell. madewell. jcrew. sundry. hermes. free people

in the name of Fashion,
Chi Chi Bella

winter getaway

going on a cold winter's weekend escape? chi chi bella pulled a few essential pieces to put in your duffel before you hit the snow. we don't like to be cold, so warm layers and a heavy coat are key. who says you have to ignore your cute pieces when you bundle up? this floral blouse is the perfect accent to keep your outfit looking in keeping with the trends...

madewell . jcrew . canada goose . jcrew . stuart weitzman . club monaco

Transitional Trends

It's hard to resist the urge to buy spring apparel and accessories upon their release in the middle of winter. Often times the spring dress you purchase in mid-January will hang from your closet door for another three months before the tag is ripped off. This season's spring 2013 trends are new and exciting, so Chi Chi Bella understands the desire to gather all the latest and greatest. Who says you can't buy spring collection pieces and wear them now? Here we have have targeted a few of the upcoming trends and chosen a few pieces that can be worn now, through the the spring season. happy dressing...

this black and white blazer can be worn now with skinny black pants, a casual tee, boots, and some gold accessories. come spring, throw it over a fitted white dress, and pair it with some strappy pumps and vibrant jewelry

this blue and black colorblock leather dress is a great transitional piece following both the leather and athletic trends of spring 2013. wear this dress now with black tights, boots or pumps, and a cropped jacket. spring it up with edgy heels, a bold cuff, and ditch the coat...its warm outside (we hope)

you can never go wrong with stripes. this pair of jeans can be worn with a chunky sweater when its too cold to bare any skin or a delicate blouse or plain white tee come spring. we love tommy hilfiger's use of stripes in a bold suit...another spring 2013 trend to watch 

tribal prints are always great accent pieces. however, this spring you will see entire ensembles consisting of vivid prints. start now with a small evening bag in an exciting pattern and use it all the way through to spring. this fendi baguette is obviously a lust worthy investment piece, but it does the trick 

in the name of Fashion,

chi chi bella

Revived

Beginning to wonder what happened to Chi Chi Bella? Pardon our not so brief absence. With the start to new colleges and everything in between, things got a little hectic. But, don't worry, we can't hold back any longer. Chi Chi Bella is here with more creative juices flowing than ever before. Put us back on your radar as we monitor the pulse of the latest trends, exciting debuts, and give personal tips and tricks. Stay tuned for Chi Chi Bella's 2013 premiere coming later today...

in the name of Fashion,

Chi Chi Bella 

Bright lights...

All anybody can say this year is NEON NEON NEON. These adorable neon accessories are the perfect touch to a subtly bright outfit....SO if your not totally sold on going bold in your clothes, highlight them with great bright shoes and a clutch.

Bright lights...

in the name of Fashion,

chi chi bella