Author Archives: Mindy

About Mindy

I'm a pixie. I'm a paper doll. I'm a cartoon. I'm a chipper, cheerful free for all, and I light up a room. Ani DiFranco quote aside, I'm a writer by hobby based in the Twin Cities. I have always had a passion for fashion and art, and was inspired by my incredibly artistic friends to create my blog. I like supporting local businesses as much as possible, ang I enjoy frequenting coffee shops, vintage-shopping, and live music.

Bella is moving!

Posted on December 12, 2011

Bella has a new home at http://www.bellafashionarts.blogspot.com   I’m going to keep this site up as an archive, since I’ve invested so much time in it. I like wordpress, but for various reasons, I’ve decided Blogger is a better fit for … Continue reading →

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Heads Up: 5 great winter hats

Posted on December 9, 2011

When winter rolls around, I’m always tempted to curl up into a ball and hide. So what keeps me out of hibernation? Hot chocolate, lots of coffee, and cozy winter gear- especially hats! Like a great handbag, you can absolutely NOT … Continue reading →

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I’ll tumble for ya

Posted on October 14, 2011

Lovely readers, sometimes I have little things that I would like to share with you, odds and ends, that just don’t make for an entire article. So, I created the companion bloglet (just made up bloglet) called Ampersand on Tumblr. Check it … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time: Imagine Peace

Posted on October 12, 2011

         Yoko Ono lights the Imagine Peace Tower in Reykjavik, Iceland every October. The tower remains lit until December 8th.

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A Sorta Fairytale: Felted fantasy

Posted on October 6, 2011
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You’re a shoe in!

Posted on October 4, 2011

 I’m a flip flop girl, and it’s hard for me to let go at the end of the summer (wipes away a tear). But as autumn sets into the midwest, I have to accept that cold weather is around the … Continue reading →

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Music Notes: Tori Amos : CD : Night Of Hunters

Posted on August 30, 2011

Tori Amos : CD : Night Of Hunters. The fiery redhead is back with a hauntingly gorgeous new album titled “Night Of Hunters,” to be released September 20 on Decca Records. The album, classically and mythologically inspired, is not a departure … Continue reading →

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Evolution of a painting: Artwork by Kimmy Bess

Posted on June 21, 2011

    Kimmy Bess is an incredibly gifted artist I met online a couple years ago. I would say her artwork is best described (to my ability) as psychedelic surrealism. She has made murals, jewelry, ink drawings, and paintings on canvas and guitar often … Continue reading →

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Bella Reimagined: Blog News

Posted on June 5, 2011

So, I have a lot of ideas as to how to improve and expand Bella Fashion and the Arts. The blog will remain open during the reimagining process. Please bear with me as I work out any kinks. I want … Continue reading →

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Music Notes: Foo Fighters – This Video Reely Sucks

Posted on June 4, 2011

Everyone who personally knows me is aware of my love for the Foo, which is a spin-off of my past and present love for Nirvana. I recently purchased a copy of ‘Wasting Light’  that included a clipping of the original … Continue reading →

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