As a follow up to my “What’s in My Purse” post, I thought I’d share what’s on my counter. I don’t use all these items at the same time, but they are each […]
Customers are always surprised when I tell them how much I love something and then pull it out of my purse right in front of them. I am not generally a fan of […]
This post was a suggested topic from a Stylebook reader. I admit when I first saw this suggestion my first thought was, “I am the last person to give this advice!” I take […]
Flying overnight can be great. After all, it saves you from wasting a day in the city of your destination. However, more often than not, you arrive and just want to get to […]
Alexandria Stylebook is a labor of love. I love that you, the Stylebook reader, take time out of your busy day to read what we have to say. It really is humbling. It […]
It’s awards season and though they aren’t quite as popular as the Golden Globes and the Oscars, the fashion and beauty at the SAG Awards certainly didn’t disappoint. Here are a few of […]
I have been blessed to own Bellacara for what will be 19 years this March. I’ve moved locations, opened a second store, closed a second store, and made small changes to the current […]
As many of you know Bellacara has recently introduced CBD products in store. We started with our CBD-infused patches by La Mend. They were so well received that we had to explore this […]
Spring fashion runways and surged Pinterest searches have indicated that the following beauty trends are poised to be big this spring. The Lash Lift & Lash Strips After years of lash extensions […]
The past few years have seen major innovations in skin care technology. Light therapy, micro-current, and sonic bristle devices all entered our homes. This year the innovation seems to be in ingredients. The […]
We all saw Lady Gaga rock blue hair at the Golden Globes and Kylie Jenner sent Instagram feeds crazy on New Year’s Eve with her icy blue locks. It’s a trend that celebrities […]
I’m generally not a big fan of taking major hair or makeup risks at awards shows; I leave that for events like the Met Gala where you tune in specifically to see the […]
I know. It seems weird. It isn’t Black Friday and it isn’t our March anniversary event. So what is going on? Remodeling is what. I have new fixtures I’d like to order and […]
I keep hearing this phrase and although it’s meant to be motivational, somehow it seems like more of a put down. Do I really need to be a “new” me? I’d rather just […]
New Year’s Eve is a chance to dress up and put on those sparkly earrings or that sequin dress that may seem a bit over the top the rest of the year. The […]