Winston-Salem: Are you ready for the Tanglewood Cup?

Published on April 27, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Our hats are a little more demure, but still create an impact!

There’s nothing quite like an equine event in the month of May. White tents, handsome men in bow ties, ladies in flirty sundresses and wide brimmed hats, Mint Juleps, and crowds of the South’s finely tuned horses jumping with unparalleled precision and grace.

Sound like fun? We thought so too.

bevello is offering a series of specials and events in honor of the return of the Tanglewood Cup to Clemmons, NC, beginning with a Sunday Sundress Sale.

Sunday Sundress Sale: Join us from 1 pm to 6 pm on Sunday, May 2nd for 10% off sundresses and hats. We’re also keeping a list of what dresses and hat colors are purchased so you know who will be wearing your dress! Remember that bevello rarely carries more than 2 of each size per style, so you’re practically guaranteed to look original.

Ticket Discount: Show your bevello loyalty and get rewarded! Use the code “bevello” when ordering your Steeplechase tickets to receive $5 off the general admission price.

Hats! Whether you’re looking for a blank canvas for your creative hat entry or just a stylish, comfortable method of sun protection, the woven hats at bevello boutique in Winston-Salem provide the perfect complement to any sundress. Each hat is hand made by a group of women in Madagascar and purchased fair-trade. While the breathable and flexible Raffia keeps you cool and allows you to shape your hat to your liking, you too can breathe easier knowing you are supporting women across the world. Available a week prior to Steeplechase at bevello boutique in Thruway and in the VIP tent at the event, the hats come in gold, olive, pinks of all shades, burgundy, plaid and orange and cost $40 each.

VIP Tent: Got a spot in the coveted VIP tent at the Cup? We’ll see you there, stocked with Lori Snyder handmade jewelry and special horseshoe pendants from Golden Stella. Also, we’ll have local real customer representatives modeling the latest spring and summer bevello fashions and mingling with guests.

bevello coming to North Charlotte!

Published on April 13, 2010 in Uncategorized. 8 Comments

bevello’s newest location in North Charlotte (Huntersville) is finally up-and-running. It’s located at North Charlotte’s up-scale shopping center, Birkdale Village (between Victoria’s Secret and Bath and Body Works)

Like other two locations in Raleigh and Winston-Salem, we are featuring designers such as William Rast, Citizens, Rock & Republic, Max & Cleo, Aryn K., Theme, RYU, Frenzii, Dolce Vita, TOMS and much more. Most importantly, you will meet our friendly sales associates that will make your shopping experience one-of-a-kind.

Be sure to come by and check out our fabulous clothes and accessories!

bevello loves….Lori Snyder

Published on April 7, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

It’s the end of the week and you’ve just gotten off work.

The stores are closed and you have a soiree in less than an hour and not a single outfit in your closet is clean, new or not plastered all over Facebook already. What you really want to do is use that hour to unwind, catch up on the DVR and enjoy a generous pour of Merlot. Why don’t you?

Instead of taking the time to pull together some elaborate ensemble, consider a plain, comfy tee and these two words: Lori.  Synder.

Lori Snyder is a Winston-Salem local with a killer jewelry line at bevello. We originally kept her all to ourselves in Winston-Salem, but due to the high demand and ridiculous cuteness, all three (!!) bevello locations will be carrying Lori Snyder jewelry.

Lori specializes in one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings made from semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, vintage charms, vintage glass, and more. Each piece is handcrafted and no two pieces are ever exactly alike. 

Ranging from small, simple, elegant neclaces to off-the-charts statement pieces, Lori Snyder jewelry is more addicting than most illegal substances to women in the Triad. We at bevello are here to share the goods with our customers in the triangle and Charlotte area now, too. You’re welcome.

Top Model beauty tips!

Published on March 31, 2010 in Fashion News and lovefun. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Sadly, we can’t all be on America’s Next Top Model. I know, I know — life is so unfair.

BUT, thanks to Miss J Alexander, we can all benefit from top model beauty tips!

This CW exclusive features advice on how to look hot from the queen of fashion herself! Tips on what styles to wear and how to wear to look fierce 24/7. She also gives makeup advice (from the kinds of makeup to buy and how to apply it) and muchhhh more.

And, just for fun, check out this hiiiilaaaaaaarious reel of fabulous Miss J moments from ANTM. Priceless!

Amusing as always. And, let’s face it; who knows beauty and fashion better than Miss J? Not I!

Literacy is Always in Style: bevello book drive

Published on March 30, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

bevello in Thruway is teaming up with John F. Blair, Publisher, a local independent book publisher,  and the North Carolina Gamma chapter of Pi Beta Phi sorority at Wake Forest University to bring books and literacy to people across the country.

bevello’s Literacy is Always in Style event encourages community members to participate in Pi Beta Phi’s literacy initiative by offering a 10% discount on a customer’s entire purchase when they donate one or more new or gently used books. As an added incentive, customers will receive an additional 5% off when they bring in a book published by Blair.

The event begins April 1st and runs through the 15th. Come to donate your books to this worthy cause and enjoy storewide savings at Winston-Salem’s hottest boutique!

pony-palooza

Published on March 15, 2010 in Just for Fun, Uncategorized and lovefun. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

I am a firm believer that there is simply no need to wash one’s hair every day. I mean, who has that much time every morning to wash, blow dry and style? Always a fan of beauty rest, certainly not I. Plus, it’s, like, totally bad to shampoo daily, right?

So, let’s say we skip a day of the wash-n-dry. There’s still one big problem: contrary to what reality television would have us believe (I’m lookin’ at you, Kim Kardashian), not all of us roll out of bed polished and ready to go.

The obvious solution is to throw your hair up — out of your face and out of the way. It’s not the best idea, I know — who feels sexy in a messy ponytail? But just think about those amazing Z’s you were able to snag by cutting out the morning wash!

Well, if you ask me, there’s no reason to have to choose between sleeping in and looking good. There are plenty of ways to embrace the pony and keep it stylish — you just have to jazz it up!

Jennifer Aniston has the right idea…

The side part and low pony is a classic combination — and is an instant glam do for the gal on the go. This look works especially well if you can create a part different than the one you wore the previous day, exposing different, less-weathered locks.

You MIGHT recognize this second style:
Yep, the LC signature side braid. This look is perfect for day-old hair; the braid up front will mask any wear your coif may have endured throughout the night. And, to top it off, the look is très chic!

And, just because you want to put it up doesn’t mean it has to be completely tucked back.
Here Jennifer Lopez is working the low-rise pony, keeping it sexy with a looser, retro-curled front.This look frames her face, giving the illusion of a down-do with all the benefits of an up-do!

I propose the dawning of a new age. No longer is the ponytail a last-resort concession for your hair. Make it a first choice for those early mornings — because beauty doesn’t HAVE to be work. I don’t know about you, but I, for one, will embrace any short cut I can find.

Size mania

Published on March 1, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Ah, the joys of spring. Bring on the birds, bees and, unequivocally, the body issues. Yep, that’s right. The most non-wonderful time of the year is upon us: swim suit season. Cue the crash diets, kick up the gymtime and enter the calorie counting, because it’s time to shed those winter pounds.

Amid this impending weight-loss hysteria, Cosmo published a super interesting article about the emotional power of clothing sizes. And, speaking as a girl gearing up for a fabulous week-long spring break cruise to the Bahamas, I could not relate more.

The battle arises yearly. Lose weight! Get into shape! Drop a size and feel good about your body when it’s time to hit the beach.

But these days, losing a pant size may not mean you’ve actually lost weight. A size 2 nowadays could be as much as 3 inches bigger than a size 2 just 10 years ago — which Cosmo calls “vanity sizing.” When you think about it, it’s brilliant…for them. If I could fit into a size 2 at a store, you’d better believe I’d buy the place out. So, if manufacturers by default make their products just a bit bigger than normal (throwing the size spectrum out of whack), they can make their customers feel good about themselves AND make a huge profit. There’s just something gratifying about being able to drop a size; we’ve become inherently number-centric and it’s only going to get worse!

This got me wondering how well “vanity sizing” works. As a test, I decided to ask 10 of my friends if they’d be more likely to buy clothes from a store that “inflated” their sizes — aka, they’d be able to fit into a size or two smaller than normal. ALL of them said yes. Without hesitation. All of them!

The thing I’ve always loved about bevello is that the company truly does cater to all sizes. When we ran as an online boutique, we put our clothes on all REAL people — real shapes, real sizes. And, honestly, I think that’s the way to go. Because, when it boils down to it…size ain’t nothin’ but a number. Preach!

iShop…what do you want to hear?

Published on February 18, 2010 in Just for Fun. 3 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

We’ve found that there’s something about Lady Gaga blasting ridiculous lyrics with sick beats that makes shoppers want to go out of their comfort zone and try on something a little out of their comfort zone. 

Crooning by Ol’ Blue Eyes (that’s Frank Sinatra, children) seems to make people more inclined to want to try on romantic dresses with ruffles and “dancing hems.” On the contrary, a little Jay-Z can have a grandma in a leather jacket before you can say “grizzo.” Or at least, that’s what I think.

Is music really that influential to shoppers? I think so, but I could be wrong. Any blogvello fans want to chime in on this? As usual, there’s incentive…post below with your favorite music to shop to for a chance to win a $20 bevello gift certificate. Sweet! Don’t forget to take the poll, either. No gift certificate for doing that, just love from the bevello bloggers.

dressing for your valentine’s day!

Published on February 8, 2010 in Events and Festive Things and Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Regardless of whether you’ll recognize this Sunday as the celebration of love and St. Valentine or National Singles Awareness Day, you’re going to need a killer outfit. But perfect outfits one cannot make without the perfect accessory. Yes? But if you’re like me, you might find clothes and accessories specifically designed for Valentine’s to be a bit…tacky.

Well, we set out to find the hottest ways to make your Valentine’s statement WITHOUT going overboard. Yes, you CAN find ways to embrace the holiday without looking cheesy. These look-at-me pieces around will add a subtle hint of holiday spirit to your ensemble, whether you’re trying to either a) sweep your sig other off his everlovin’ feet or b) become a magnet for cupid’s arrow.


I can’t help but find this BeBe bag to be absolutely presh. Pair this with your favorite dress and add a festive (yet subtle) touch to your night’s outfit.


Yep, that’s right. LIPS. Tacky? Maybe. But pair it with a black mini-dress and you’ve got yourself a statement.


Add a floral touch to your look with this Rosette necklace from Arden B. It’s not too loud, but definitely girly and fun!

Those are just a few to try on for size — but the idea is to create an outfit as you would normally, then complete it with a good, festive accessory. I think you’ll find that with this holiday, less is more.

Think you have the hottest Valentine’s outfit? Post a picture in the comments! We’d love to see!

Joy Han + Celebrities = Yummy

Published on January 27, 2010 in Fashion News and New Inventory. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

With the new arrivals of Joy Han’s winter and spring collection, it was hard not to give this post an extremely cheesy title. Some runners up: “Han-lelujah!” ”Jump for Joy!” and ”Holy Han!”

For the sake of our readership’s sanity, we chose to stick with a logical formula. What do you get when you cross one of LA’s favorite new designers with Hollywood’s best and brightest (and Paris Hilton)? That’s right: delicious ready-to-wear cocktail dresses in all colors of the rainbow.

There are a ton of options available at bevello (and even more from the Han herself), but here are some of the most popular choices among celebrities. Anyone want to play the “Who Wore It Best?” game?

Kimmy K in The Chic Dress by Voom

Kimmy K in The Chic Dress by Voom

Item A: The Chic Dress by Voom

Who wore it best? Well, she’s the only one we can find in it, other than our gorgeous customers.

Honestly? Kim Kardashian looks good in everything, so I wasn’t surprised she rocked it. What did throw me for a loop was that this dress is just like the jeans in SOTTP, it fits everyone and genuinely looks good on every size. It also pairs well with any color heels (some fun purple ones would be a cool look) and is comfortable enough to dance in.

Worth the $245 bevello price tag? I believe so, madame.

Item B: The Sandra Bubble Dress by Voom

Paris Hilton in the Sandra Bubble Dress
Paris Hilton in the Sandra Bubble Dress
Deja Kreutzberg in The Sandra Bubble Dress
Deja Kreutzberg in The Sandra Bubble Dress

Who wore it best? Ugh. I hate to say it, but Paris was looking tres chic and about 40 feet tall in this number, affectionately dubbed “The Sprite Can Dress” by one observant boyfriend at bevello. Love the tights, P. In case you were curious, Deja Kreutzberg is the other person wearing the dress. In case you have no idea who Deja Kreutzberg is (we didn’t either), she was in Sorority Row… which may be why you have no idea who she is.

My only issue with both of these ladies is that they wore their hair down. With a dress like that (the back laces up like a corset and there’s a killer silver sash), I’d like to see a slick ponytail or a simple updo.

P.S. This dress has pockets. OMG.

Item C: The Most Popular Dress in Hollywood…The Gwen Babydoll Dress

Jennifer Stone in the Gwen Babydoll Dress
Jennifer Stone in the Gwen Babydoll Dress
Stephanie Pratt in The Gwen Babydoll Dress
Stephanie Pratt in The Gwen Babydoll Dress

Lea Michele (Glee) in The Gwen Babydoll Dress

Lea Michele (Glee) in The Gwen Babydoll Dress

Who wore it best?

This is a tough one. Kay Panabaker is eliminated for poor posture in this picture (for shame!) and Jennifer Stone is eliminated for the shoes (too many stripes). Stephanie and Lea are both doing two things right. First, they both have killer, sculpted Michelle Obama arms that are highlighted by the woven rope straps. Second, they both have simple, tall heels. I like Panabaker’s idea of flats with this dress (it feels casual enough), but a babydoll style like this does wonders for lengthening one’s legs when paired with a good heel.

N.B. This dress also comes with bright purple, Cheshire cat-esque stripes which give the dress a whole new, flirtier look. Valentine’s Day, anyone?