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Dear Darling #003
“How Do I Stop Texting Him When I Know He’s Wrong for Me?” From: “Phone-Addicted Pisces “Ugh, Bella. There’s this guy I’ve been talking...
Bella James
Sep 15, 20254 min read


That One Week Where I Pretended to Be My Dream Self
Let’s just start here: you know that girl on Pinterest who journals at 6 a.m., eats smoothie bowls with edible flowers, wears matching...
Bella James
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Lip Combos That Whisper, Not Scream
aka my signature recipe for pouty perfection without looking unhinged.
There are a million loud lip combos out there. Bright reds that demand attention. Mattes so drying they practically crunch when you smile. Overlined chaos that screams “I watched one too many TikToks on Russian lip filler.”
But sometimes… you just want to whisper. You want a lip that says, I woke up like this — pouty, plush, hydrated, and soft. Feminine but not frilly. Sexy but not try-hard.
And babe, thi
Bella James
Aug 6, 20254 min read


💌 Dear Darling #002
“Is It Too Late to Completely Change My Life at 24?” From: “Existentially Exhausted 💅” “I feel like I’m going through a quarter-life...
Bella James
Aug 4, 20253 min read


The Bikini Lineup That Gets Me Compliments & Stares (In That Order)
Let’s get one thing straight: I don’t just wear bikinis. I curate them. If you’ve ever seen me at the beach, at the pool, on the dock,...
Bella James
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Girlhood in 5 Senses
Girlhood isn’t a phase you grow out of. It’s a full-sensory experience — sticky, sparkling, heart-wrenching and oddly comforting. It’s...
Bella James
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Why I Started This Blog (And Why I Almost Didn’t)
The Gossip Girl Era Never Left Me There’s something about the internet in the early 2000s that just hits different. The cryptic away...
Bella James
Jul 27, 20252 min read


Things I Bought This Month and Didn’t Return
Aka the chaos I justified with “I’ll use it forever” energy Let me set the scene: it’s 11:37 PM. I’m in bed, bonnet on, screen brightness...
Bella James
Jul 25, 20255 min read


My Lazy-Girl Glowy Routine (Because 12 Steps? No Thanks.)
What I will be doing is keeping it simple, efficient, and glowy — in five steps or less (okay, sometimes six if I’m feeling fancy).
This is my lazy-girl routine that gives expensive skin with minimum effort.
No gatekeeping. No unnecessary fluff. No dermatologist-level income required.
Bella James
Jul 23, 20254 min read


💌 Dear Darling #001
“He’s Not My Boyfriend... But I Sleep Over Every Weekend?” From: “Delulu but Hot” “Okay so I’ve been seeing this guy for like… 3 months?...
Bella James
Jul 21, 20253 min read


6 Amazon Finds for the Ultimate Cottagecore Picnic (Hot Girl Approved)
— a.k.a. how to picnic like you’re the main character in a Lana Del Rey music video and might cast a love spell before dessert. Okay...
Bella James
Jul 18, 20254 min read


The Outfit That Carries Me Through My Chaos
Let’s get one thing straight, babe: I do not always have my sh*t together. Mentally? In shambles. Spiritually? Vibing. But aesthetically? You will never catch me slipping — because this outfit, my go-to, my chaotic-girl uniform, carries me through literally everything.
Bella James
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Soft Habits I’m Romanticizing This Month ☁️✨
Let’s be real — I’ve tried the “that girl” routines.Woke up at 6 a.m.? Hated it.Drank celery juice for a week? Questionable choices were...
Bella James
Jul 14, 20253 min read


Meet Bella James (Kinda)
So, who is Bella James? Well… that depends on who’s asking. You could say I’m the girl behind the screen, curating your next favorite...
Bella James
Jul 12, 20252 min read
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