High Summer Style: The Blogger Edit

Style it Like... Nyane Lebajoa

With summer in full swing (despite the typical British weather!), we've teamed up with our ultimate style sister and all-round blogging bombshell Nyane Lebajoa to showcase some of our must-have High Summer pieces. Thought our ranges were for covering up? Think again. This summer, it's ALL about wearing Bluebella how you want to... 

 Flirty Florals

Opt for flirty florals with the Julianna's gorgeous combo set and turn your nightwear into a summer night's dream. 

Playsuit Perfection

Team the Sephy playsuit with this summer's hottest accessories trend, the choker. Nyane's touch of bling gives an edgy addition to the feminine feel of the look. 

Poolside Princess 

Our sumptuous satin Kimonos are the perfect poolside partner and Nyane's simple yet stylish take on wearing as a swimsuit cover-up has got us seriously thinking about our #holidaygoals...

Delicate Dressing

Dare to bare? The sumptuous Julianna chemise is a gorgeous addition to any SS16 wardrobe. Just like Nyane, let your body do the talking in the sheer goodness of a mixture of mesh, lace and floral detailing!

Back To Front 

Bored of the same look? Work it like Nyane and turn the Sephy back-to-front for a completely new, bang-on look that is perfect for a sassy Saturday night out! 

Life's A Bluebella Beach...

Your Holiday Wardrobe Sorted...

Heading off on holiday soon? Be a poolside princess this summer by packing your favourite Bluebella pieces and styling up the ultimate sunshine-ready outfit.

Not sure where to start? We challenged some of our favourite fashion bloggers to show us how they work the holiday look with some of our key High Summer pieces. And if you're feeling inspired, head over to our dedicated Beach Collection page where you can grab all the pieces featured, plus more!  

Super stylish babe Nyane Lebajoa  headed to the White Isle and showed  off her enviable curves in a show-  stopping swimsuit, finishing off her  Ibiza spirit with our satin Kimono. It's  super lightweight and makes for the  perfect pool partner... just throw it on  for effortless elegance!

Got a hotel with a view? Step out into the sunshine with one of our gorgeous chiffons, just like Milan-based Lucia Matton did with the Caitlin cami set. Its beautifully light material falls soft against the skin and is the ultimate choice when you don't want to reveal all in a bikini. 

Straight in from L.A is the beautiful Brianna Lynn who shows off her beach babe look with effortless style, opting for the Caitlin cami set in black. Style tip? Wear your bikini underneath and head straight to the pool so you can dip straight in! 

We love how UK fashion blogger Chloe Plumstead is styling up the pink Kimono as a gorgeous cover up to her bikini. Pink and white work so well together as beautiful holiday hues and look extra gorgeous with a sun-kissed glow! 

Finally, there's no beach blog without the ultimate beach babe, Natalia Miru. Shake it up and wear the Angelina as your bikini... it's sublime shape and show-stopping white will make you centre of attention at the pool, no doubt...

THE BLUEBELLA SUMMER STYLING CHALLENGE

WE WANT TO SEE HOW YOU STYLE UP YOUR FAVOURITE BLUEBELLA PIECES! 

Summer has finally arrived and we couldn't be more excited about the prospect of sunshine style and the best bit about it... turning your lingerie pieces into the standout stars of your outfit! 

With that in mind, we've just launched an exciting style competition that will get you thinking differently about how you can show off your favourite Bluebella pieces... because why hide a beautiful thing? 

This summer, we want to see your most stylish looks that incorporate Bluebella pieces as outerwear. All you have to do is post your image on Instagram, tag @BluebellaOfficial and hashtag #mybluebella. We'll regularly be picking our favourites and if you're one of those picked you'll win a treat of Bluebella products to add to your wardrobe!

To kick things off, we thought we'd give you some inspo from the best bloggers in the business. Happy styling...

Super blogger Nyane Lebajoa throws on the Sephy backwards for a chic yet sexy style...

Agnija Grigule rocks the season's hottest outerwear trend... PJs

It needn't be a body shot, we love seeing flat-lays too just like What Lola Wants!

 Or why not mesmerise in the Maddox like Lolitamas?

 

Share your favourite festival fashion just as Fashion Hoax did... Caitlin

I DO... BUT NOT YET. CHECK OUT OUR WEDDING SEX SURVEY!

MORE THAN HALF OF COUPLES DON'T HAVE SEX ON THEIR WEDDING NIGHT

With the wedding season well under way for the summer, we thought we'd get down to the nitty gritty and really find out what goes on between the sheets on a couple's happiest day of their lives. After a long day, lots of champagne and plenty of emotions, how many couples actually get round to consummating their marriage on the same night? We surveyed 1,000 couples to find out...

 

The biggest stat from our survey was that more than half of couples don't have sex on their wedding night. We found that 52% of couples didn't do the deed largely because they were too tired or too drunk. 

We found that women's and men's reasons varied. Women found themselves not having sex because they were too tired (the most common answer), followed by wanting to wait for the perfect moment, being drunk or already travelling for their Honeymoon. Men, on the other hand, didn't do it largely because they were too drunk or wanted to carry on partying with their friends.  

We found that a third of couples surveyed consummated their marriage the morning after and one in ten didn't get round to doing it until 48 hours after tying the knot. 84% said that the sex, when they did get round to it, lived up to their expectations.

We also quizzed Brides on whether they bought special lingerie for their big day and we're happy to say that 89% of them do! 

Our founder Emily Bendell, who commissioned the survey, said:

"It’s good to see that so many couples are saying 'I don't' to wedding night sex. Couples are under so much pressure these days to have a 'perfect day' that it is refreshing that so many are defying expected norms and doing exactly what they want. If that means, saving the ‘wedding night’ until they can really enjoy it, then why not?

"It is great to see that so many brides are switching lingerie on their wedding day, too. For some brides that means wearing contour lingerie so they look amazing in their wedding dress and then something a little more provocative later... Bridal lingerie has evolved from the traditional to beautifully fashion-inspired collections." 

If you're a Bride-to-be, we have a gorgeous collection of wedding-ready lingerie so that you can do romance the Bluebella way... whenever you choose to do it. Check the range out here.  

THE SUMMER SECRET TO FLAWLESS LEGS

 THINK HOSIERY IS JUST FOR WINTER? THINK AGAIN...

We've got some tips up our sleeves for flawless legs this summer!

We're on the cusp of summer now and if you're anything like us, you'll probably be in full leg Panic Mode! With no holiday in sight yet, countless fake tan disasters and the odd, unexplained bruise (seriously, how do they happen?!), the last thing we want to do as the weather heats up is get our pins out. But, there is a stylish secret that has been going around the celeb circles for a while now that we want to let you in on... and it's the nod to the Nude.

Nude hosiery is a must-have lingerie staple and is often the reason why you'll see so many of your favourite celebs strutting their stuff with super smooth and shiny legs. With our new hosiery collection launching recently, we give you the low down on how to get A-List looking legs in seconds and why you should consider going nude...

 Make-up addict? The biggest reason that many women opt for Nude hosiery is because it's essentially make-up for your legs! Pulling them over your legs immediately creates the illusion of smooth skin and glowing colour, so you don't have to worry about whether you've moisturised or whether your fake tan has run. Ariana Grande is a big fan of them and is regularly spotted in them along with her trademark skirts or shorts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Worried that people will know you're wearing tights? You needn't be because a good quality Nude hue is just as good as your bare legs. The key is to wearing tights as close to your skin tone as possible and choosing subtly shiny styles that give a gentle shimmer as you walk along. Beyonce is a fan whilst she's on stage although we bet you wouldn't have guessed it if we hadn't of told you!

Another reason why they are a woman's secret weapon is that they give you the confidence to wear short summer styles without having to worry about anything being exposed. Plus, while everyone else is battling with the awkward British weather and either keeping hold on their thick winter tights or just simply not daring to get their pins out, those who opt for Nude colours can beat the transitional weather with ease and look summer ready without the pain! 

 

 

 The Duchess is regularly cited as being the comeback Queen for skin-coloured tights - she's an avid wearer of them and it's clear to see why as her legs always look super smooth and incredibly healthy. Especially for more formal occasions, such as weddings, Nude hosiery can be a saviour because they give your legs instant uplift without any of the hassle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK THEM OUT...

Persuaded? Check out our exclusive collection right here! Happy strutting...

BLUEBELLA Q&A: WOLF & MOON

BLUEBELLA X WOLF & MOON: INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDER HANNAH DAVIS

Lingerie and jewellery go so well together!

We love working with other brands that we adore and we were super excited when East London jewellery brand Wolf & Moon wanted to team up with us. Founded by Hannah Davis, like us, Wolf & Moon prides itself on being a female-led entrepreneurial brand and offers amazing designs at affordable prices. Because we love amazing jewellery just like the next girl does, we wanted to show you how to style up our favourite Bluebella pieces with the Wolf & Moon pieces we're totally obsessed with...

First though, check out our exclusive chat with Wolf & Moon founder Hannah and find out all about the brand...

Q: TELL US ABOUT WOLF & MOON

Hannah: We're an independent jewellery brand based in East London. Our jewellery is graphic, modern and playful - we love to mix up colour, texture and shape creating a unique aesthetic. All pieces are handmade in our workshop by our small team of skilled makers.

Q: HOW DID YOU START THE BRAND? 

Hannah: I started making jewellery when I was very young, but when I moved to London for university I got the opportunity to start selling my pieces on a market stall every weekend. It was so satisfying selling pieces I had made and seeing customers return with their friends the following week. It went from there really - I picked up a few stockists, opened an online shop and when I graduated I started taking on assistants to help with the work load!

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES FOR SS16? 

Hannah: My favourite pieces are the Column earrings (left) - I've found they go with everything and aren't too dressy for daywear. Also the Marble U necklace - I'm really happy with the marble pattern and love the combination of materials in this piece. 

Q: WHY DO YOU THINK LINGERIE AND ACCESSORIES ARE SO IMPORTANT?

Hannah: Wearing pretty lingerie makes me feel great inside even if  no one else will see it. Accessories can transform an outfit and really say something unique about who I am. I would say both are super important in helping us feel good about ourselves, inside and out!

Q: WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE BLUEBELLA X WOLF & MOON COLLABORATION? 

Hannah: I loved the chance to photograph our jewellery alongside another brand, especially lingerie, which we haven't done before. It's always a challenge photographing something new but they worked really well together!

Q: WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE BLUEBELLA PIECE? 

Hannah: I love the Raya Soft bra (first picture, above) - it's feminine but with an edgy side to it.

Q: ANY ACCESSORY STYLING TIPS FOR THE SUMMER AHEAD? 

Hannah: In the summer I love wearing longer pendants over loose-fitting dresses for a more relaxed look.

Q: WHERE WILL YOU BE MOST LIKELY HANGING OUT THIS SUMMER?

Hannah: I'm taking the brand to two festivals this summer - Latitude and Wilderness! Come hang out with us!

NEW IN SS16

 DISCOVER OUR NEW SPRING ARRIVALS...

What's new in our Spring/Summer collection?

We're now into full Spring mode and we're loving it! Sunshine, long evenings and of course, a new wardrobe for the new season, always puts us in a good mood. We've added to our exclusive SS16 collection so we wanted to share with you our favourite styles for the summer ahead! Full of soft satins, sheer mesh and perfect pastels, there are pieces that will work as beach cover-ups, festival fashion or for you brides-to-be out there...

SEPHY

 Our favourite babe of Instagram, Nyane Lebajoa, is a huge fan of Bluebella and has picked out lots of her summer favourites including our new Sephy cami. Gorgeously lightweight and effortlessly elegant, the crossback straps and front cut-out detail add a modern twist to this simple one piece. Nyane loves how she can wear this as outerwear... rock her look by teaming with one of the season's hottest trends, a stand-out chocker, plus a pair of heels and you've got a weekend-ready outfit right there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARIA

One of our favourite style staples for festival planning, the Aria has arrived for summer in a radiant white. The high-necked racer back shape and bold sheer mesh paneling makes this number the ultimate choice for those who want to hit the hot weather in a chic all-in-one. Team with high-waisted denim shorts, oversized sunnies and chunky boots and you have yourself a festival-ready look in minutes. Available in black too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INES IVORY

 The dramatic design of the Ines was one of our favourites for AW15 and we're excited to introduce our updated colourway for the summer season. The  Ines  ivory combines gorgeous guipure lace detail with a bold frame to create a fearlessly feminine style. Finish off the look with our signature harness and ouvert briefs before slipping underneath a summer dress to make your seasonal style just that little bit more provocative...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LUNA

 If you're a fan of the Nova, our most Instagrammed product *ever*, then you'll love the contemporary addition of the Luna. Provocative paneling embellished with a fashion forward design detailing, this cut-away style is the ultimate choice to show off your sexiness in a sassy and chic way. Beach babe Natali Miru loves the style, complete with the ouvert briefs - a daring design that is made to be seen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANGELINA BODY

Looking to complete a sexy yet chic outfit? Look no further than our new Angelina arrival. Now in the form of a Body, this is designed to flatter your curves and really make an impact. The soft, sheer mesh and stand-out strapping creates a stunning silhouette for your shape and if you turn around, cut-out back detail makes the style even more of a must-have. Team with sleek black jeans and heels for a dancefloor ready look.

Discover all our latest arrivals right here. Enjoy!