Belladonna Beach Stateside!

So pleased to announce that our first line of suits finally made it into the US, six weeks after we approved all of the designs. Our suits are available for purchase by email order only, belladonnabeach@gmaill.com while we put the finishing touches on our website, www.belladonnabeach.com

Here are some behind the scenes shots from our lookbook shoot this weekend in South Beach. 

Production Day

Today we started production on the first line of Belladonna Beach! I'll be flying back to Civitanova Marche at the end of June to do a photoshoot for the lookbook I found the MOST incredible model during my last visit and I cant wait to work with her. If time permits there will be a brand launch at a beach club with fashion show, more details on all of that at a later date. I can't wait to reveal what I have been working so hard on for the past ten months. I'll also be announcing the winners of the giveaway at midnight on Friday xo

Top 10 Reasons to Splurge on a Designer Swimsuit

 

Think splurging on a designer swimsuit is crazy? Think again! To me, splurging on the right swimsuit makes more sense than splurging on a sweater or a pair of jeans; when you strip down to your swimsuit, you’re at your most vulnerable so you’ve got to look your best. And although a designer swimsuit may be a bit more expensive, you pay for what you get. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Designer Swimsuit… at BelladonnaBeach.com coming soon!

1. Quality Fabric A designer swimsuit always features the most luxurious fabrics. They generally feature a blend of Nylon and Lycra, and are sometimes even made with luxe Italian fabrics. And if you follow proper washing and care instructions, it will last you for many years to come.

2. Exclusive Hardware & Embellishments Only designer swimsuit styles feature the most exclusive hardware and embellished details. For example, designer swimsuit brands like Belladonna Beach uses sparkling Swarovski crystals and gorgeous stones… the possibilities are endless!

3. Hot off the Runway Are you the type of fashionista who lives vicariously through fashion blogs and magazines? Love to experiment with the hottest styles and trends? Well swimsuit designers almost always get their inspirations from general fashion trends and like their muses, their swimwear is featured at the hottest runway shows! In a designer swimsuit, you can walk the beach like it’s your runway.

 

4. Quality Craftsmanship Designer swimsuits always feature exceptional craftsmanship. Designers know that no two women are shaped exactly alike, so during the design process, they always take into account different body types and create styles that will hug you in all the right places. Furthermore, they make assorted designer swimsuit styles that will work for all different figures.

5. Mix & Match Since designers make assorted top and bottom styles within certain color/pattern groups, they’re perfect for mixing and matching. And since the vast majority of our swimsuits are sold as separates, feel free to play fashion designer; mix and match styles to create YOUR perfect look. The possibilities are endless!

6. Bang for your Buck
With our struggling economy, you always want to get the best bang for your buck.  Designers know this and they always create gorgeous designer swimsuit styles that are convertible, reversable, adjustable, you name it! With many styles you get multiple looks for the price of one.

7. Fab Finds Under $100
To go along with the whole bang for your buck idea, certain designer swimsuit lines feature daughter lines that are usually cheaper, yet still feature those coveted designer qualities. 
 

8. Celebrity Status Are you constantly lusting over your favorite celebrities’ wardrobes? It’s time to start looking and feeling like a celebrity, with Belladonna Beach you will have access to what will be some of the most coveted pieces.

9. Fashionable One-Pieces DO Exist!
Are you a one-piece wearer and feel lost in a sea of bikinis? Tired of seeing the same old boring one-pieces that do nothing for your figure? Well we’re here to tell you that fashionable one-piece DO exist! Many designer one-pieces feature sleek slimming patterns and trendy designs. Whoever said one-pieces can’t be sexy was absolutely wrong.

10. Cheap vs. Steal vs. Splurge A designer swimsuit is the happy medium between a cheap $30 swimsuit from Walmart and an outrageous $600 luxury swimsuit from Lanvin. Like we said before—you get what you pay for. And if you take care of it, a designer swimsuit, like one from Belladonna Beach will be your favorite for years to come!

Spring Cleaning

Today is the vernal equinox, the first day of spring. One of my favorite ways to jump off my summer shape up is with a cleanse. Cleanses will gently rid your body of impurities, regain an alkaline balance and normalize digestion and metabolism. It is my favorite way to reset my mind, body, and spirit.
For the past couple of years I had been doing the lemonade cleanse or the master cleanse. Here is a link
http://mastercleanseinstructions.com/ in which you basically live on only lemonade juice, water, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup for ten days. People will argue that this can't possibly be healthy for you but it is always good to give our digestive tracts a break from all of the garabe we put in our bodies.

The first three days are the hardest then if you have will power of steel you can coast through the remaining seven days. This cleanse is extremely cheap to make since you can find all of the ingredients from your grocery store but there are several sites online you can order from if you prefer to not have to deal with measuring and mixing.

Last fall I was introduced to the Blue Print Cleanse, http://blueprintcleanse.com/, a three day supply costs about $225 but I can not praise this enough! This is hands down the best cleanse I have ever done in my life! To be honest something about spending $225 makes it alot easier to stick with as opposed to the lemonade cleanse which is maybe $20.

They have three different types of cleanses you can choose from given your experience level and tastes. I did cleanse #2, the foundation. You drink six bottles a a day for 3 days, the 3 day cleanse is the suggested mininum but obviously you can do more. The bottles are numbered in the order you are supposed to drink them. Its pretty straight forward.  They also give you a tiny way to cheat, because realistically these cleanses aren't easy. Here is a small list of what they will permit you to have while cleansing.  If at any time you need questions answered their customer service is amazing, you call and speak to a live person.

Breaking the Cleanse Sample Menu:

Day 1 – A few pieces of fruit spread out through the day, or some fresh squeezed non-pasteurized juice (green/citrus/fruit). If you wish to drink some freshly squeezed juice, be sure to dilute it with some water.

Day 2 - Raw or lightly steamed vegetables, e.g. spinach, broccoli, try to avoid the more starchy veggies like carrots, beets, squash etc. You may also have a raw green leafy salad with some vegetables.

Day 3 – Green salads should be your staple at this point. If you’re craving some more sustenance, you may choose plain brown rice (a small portion), or a yam or sweet potato.

Day 4 – If you eat meat, you may incorporate some now - lightly steamed or poached fish, with veggies and a salad of course!

Day 5 – Other more “dense” foods are now able to gradually make a come back to your diet.

I highly recommend doing a cleanse first before starting any new fitness plan.
Here's to health, wealth, and amazing bikini bodies!!

Return to Italy!

My official countdown has begun! In three weeks i'll be returning to Italy to put the finishing touches on my first line of Belladonna Beach Swimwear!!! Nine months of blood, sweat, and tears(mainly tears) have brought me to this moment and I am so excited and ready to share this with the world!

"What we vividly imagine, ardently desire, and enthusiastically act upon must inevitably come to pass."

About Me

Once upon a time...I really miss stories that started like that...but my story will be just as good nonetheless. I'm Andrea, a woman that is quietly making her way to the top . My dream, has always been to become a brand , build one, or be associated with one. After ten years I got an inspired idea to follow my heart and intuition which lead me to a small city in Italy and into the arms of my destiny. Almost a year later I am about to launch Belladonna Beach, the sexiest line of swim/resortwear in the world! As you follow this amazing blog, you can follow my journey as I create what I think will change the game of swimwear and as I evolve as a woman, friend, future tycoon, and person. Everyone loves a good love story and i'll definitely get into that later as it ties into how I got here and I break down how my passion became a reality. I'll be using this platform as a candid look into my life and hopefully you'll be able to have some fun with it. I hope that some of the things I'll be sharing will empower and encourage some of you to never be afraid to dream and create the life you want.