IT'S GETTING CHILLY! WE KNEW IT WOULD, SO WE'RE READY WITH A GREAT SELECTION OF CAMISOLES & COZY PJ'S. MENTION THIS ARTICLE FOR 10% OFF!***

Another October in Williamsburg, and once again the weather plays tricks on us as though every day is Halloween! Bella is prepared with has plenty of layering solutions for autumn’s fickle temperatures. Slipping one of our camisoles or tanks on beneath your sweater can offer extra warmth, and the option of unbuttoning or shedding your sweater mid-afternoon. Not to mention the extra hint of lace, silk, or color is a great way to update the look of any outfit.

• Hanro offers something for everyone with a range of luxurious Swiss camisoles. Choose from 100% cotton basics, both seamless and lace styles, and lycra with a shelf bra. And no trip to Bella is complete without stroking the “touch-feel” line, a heavenly-smooth layer sure to make any sweater that much cozier.
• Calida camisole are available with lace and in pinstripes, and also in tank styles that stand alone just as well as they layer.
  
• Check out our slip wardrobe for silk camisole options -- Bella also carries matching half-slips to flow under your wool skirts.
• If you need a punch of texture or color beneath a dark sweater, Cosabella is on hand with edgy mesh Soire and smooth Talco lines.
• We highly recommend an item new to Bella this fall: the Yummie Tummie Tank. Its innovative knit provides a hard-working first layer to smooth out your midsection. Bella carries it in six versatile colors, which flatter your curves whether you pair your sweater with a skirt, slacks, or jeans.
• Bargain hunters especially should hurry in, as we only have a few half-off Calida and Only Hearts tanks left on our clearance rack.
  

And don’t forget another hot trend in layering as the temperatures dive -- tights! We now carry lace and fishnet Spanx in a several neutrals.

***(OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 31)

A peek at Bella's fall collections . . .

With the fall season now in full swing, Bella Fine Lingerie and Loungewear would like to make a nod to its neighbor, the College of William and Mary, and remind students that you receive a 10% discount on all regular-price merchandise! And of course for your utmost convenience, Bella is located between the College of William and Mary campus and the official college bookstore. A little excursion through Bella's delightful collections could help heal the lingering sting of textbook purchases.

A budget-friendly favorite among many young women, Mary Green Cotton is a line of super-soft, lace-edged camisoles and boy short panties. Bella currently stocks them in ELEVEN different colors. Camisoles are only $26, and then just add $16 for the matching panties. Another lovely and affordable staple is Hanky Panky's line of stretch lace thongs. Only $18 for solid-colored and $20 for printed thongs -- and remember, these are pre-WM 10% discount prices! Both the original and the low-rise styles lie beautifully over every body type.


While we're on the subject of excellent fit, we'd also like to mention an absolute revolution in the battle against womankind's greatest enemy, the Visible Panty Line. Arm your wardrobe with Commando underwear, which is the next best thing to nothing at all! They fit as seamlessly as a second skin, and come in a variety of colors and styles -- girl shorts, c.y.a. panties, and classic thongs. They're especially good to have on your side as you hunt down those clingy, sexy dresses for Homecoming events and Greek formals.

Just In from Aubade

Just out of the box from France, collection Anemone by Aubade. A striking black and white floral print adorned with embroidered black & white lace and gingham trim in the same colors. This amazing collection perfectly illustrates why Aubade is a favorite of so many girls who love fine lingerie. Bella is stocking two bra styles, Aubade's classic demi cup (shown at left)and the plunge style with thick foam cups. Pair either with the cutest panty of the year--but is only January: the string thong laced with black gingham or the elegant tanga. A third panty option on hand is the St Tropez. Valentine's day will be here before you know it. As always we'll need a couple of weeks to get it here from France if we don't have your size, so order early for best selection.

Get Fit

Happy New Year!
I have a resolution suggestion that's easy to follow through on: Get Fit -- in the right size bra. As you probably know, a lot of women are wearing the wrong size. This is unfortunate because getting fit for the proper size can effect a dramatic change in your silhouette. A well fitting bra provides definition between your bust and the rest of your torso-- no matter what your size. If you are heavy-busted, a good bra in the right size provides support and lift that can make you look instantly thinner. Its true, I see it all the time. Small busted women need lift and support, too. The right bra does wonders for maintaining proportion in your figure. So resolve to visit a bra shop where you can get experienced help with this important part of your look.

Do you have a website?

This is my most FAQ, if you don't count all the guys who come in with their ladies and ask "do you have any thing in my size?" expecting it to be the funniest thing I've ever heard. It is not.
I don't have a website for a lot of reasons. For starters, I have to admit that I'm intimidated by technology. The world has changed a lot in the last 15 years in that respect & I've been busy. Also there is the very real problem of lingerie being so tactile, so 3D. The picture does not tell the story. It doesn't matter if your looking for a great fitting bra to make you look like you lost 10 lbs, that fantastic nightie to help make tonite the night or the thinnest swiss cotton camisole to put between you and your cashmere, the best plan is to experience Bella. Walk up the stairs, check out the options, get advise from someone who spends all day exploring the best fit options with other girls looking for the same solution as you. After that, get into the dressing room and experiment. What you think will work often doesn't and what you would never try without coaxing is sometimes the thing that changes your life (We really do have a camisole that will change your life!) All this bricks and mortar talk would be great except that Bella is located in Colonial Williamsburg & I see a lot of girls who are only in town for a couple of days. So I get asked all the time: Do you have a website? Yes, I have no website but I now I have a blog-- thanks Katie. Ask me anything. I'll help you & if you like I'll even ship you UPS. Who knows I may even get a website someday.