Welcome to Bella Donna
Do you know your colours?
Do you know your style?
Or are you wasting time and money buying clothes and accessories that don't really work for you.
Bella Donna is a central Auckland personal styling company established to help women discover their personal confidence through confident personal styling.
Style is the sum of many things — beginning with a sense of who you are and having self-confidence. Kate Spade
Colours, body shape, and a next-steps-for-your-style conversation.
30 mins | $50Carry your styling confidence through to your entire wardrobe. Declutter and organise.
120 mins | $200Make sure you don't buy the wrong dress — shop with a stylist.
150 mins | $250Corporate styling session — team building, health and wellness.
Group styling session — ideal for special gatherings (hens parties, birthdays, pre-balls).
Colour (season) swatches and gift vouchers.
Contact us for prices
MEET SIMONE
Simone Hertnon
Discovering Style
Colours of Summer
Summer is a time for being outdoors and having fun with family and friends. The colours of nature are bright and beautiful, and they make you feel alive. The long warm days are rejuvenating and it gives us the chance to relax or tackle some of those household projects we’ve been meaning to start. If Read more about Colours of Summer[…]
Colours of Spring
I love how spring fashion colours reflect the colours of nature. And I’m enjoying the longer days and warmer weather. If you’re looking for a special outfit then check out the gorgeous spring collection at Country Road. Or you could take a look in your wardrobe to see if you can make an outfit of Read more about Colours of Spring[…]
Winter is here!
A decent coat is one essential item every girl needs in her winter wardrobe. It could be a warm winter coat or a raincoat. The climate you live in will determine what you need and want. If you already own a coat, that’s great. Take it out of your wardrobe and check that it is Read more about Winter is here![…]
Colours of Autumn
I love the change of season from summer to autumn. Living near Cornwall Park gives me the chance to watch nature unfold, and lockdown has given me the time to enjoy and appreciate my beautiful surroundings. This has inspired me to find these colours in my wardrobe. I was pleased to discover some of these Read more about Colours of Autumn[…]
Wardrobe Declutter and Reorganise
Now that we’re 15 days into lockdown, my new normal has started to settle somewhat. Thankfully, the Auckland weather has been kind to us with so many glorious sunny days, allowing me to spend time cycling around my local area and sprucing up the outside of my home. Who would have thought the highlight of Read more about Wardrobe Declutter and Reorganise[…]
Jeans – Bootleg or Skinny?
Buying jeans can be overwhelming when there are so many styles and brands in the stores. How do you know what style suits you best? Two things you need to understand are:1. What is your body shape?2. How do you dress that shape?Once you know this you can narrow down your choices. Bootleg jeans are Read more about Jeans – Bootleg or Skinny?[…]
Striped Clothing – Horizontal or Vertical?
Today I visited the 40 new stores at 277 Broadway in Newmarket. I saw many garments with stripes, polka dots, florals and patterns. Do you wear stripes? Do you know if horizontal or vertical stripes suit you? Stripes can make you look smaller or bigger. The trick is to understand how it works.– Horizontal stripes suit people Read more about Striped Clothing – Horizontal or Vertical?[…]
Do you hate clothes shopping?
It amazes me how many women hate shopping for clothes. Is it because you don’t have time, or you hate the crowds, or is it that you simply don’t know where to start? For me, I get excited about the different colours, styles, and types of garments we can wear from season to season. Read more about Do you hate clothes shopping?[…]
Spring is here – time for you to blossom!
Spring is one of my favourite seasons of the year. The lambs and calves are running around Cornwall Park and the flowers and trees are blooming. I particularly love the cherry blossom trees with their abundance of soft pink blossoms that look spectacular against a blue sky. The colour of nature still surprises me, and Read more about Spring is here – time for you to blossom![…]
Is your underwear important?
Wearing underwear that fits properly is extremely important, as it helps you to feel good about your appearance. And often underwear makes or breaks an outfit. When I wear a good fitting bra, my bust is securely held in place and it gives me a flattering body shape, which gives me confidence. Did you know Read more about Is your underwear important?[…]