Designer Ella’s Profile

Name: Lauren-Noelle ***** (Internet surnom de plume:) Beals

Nicknames: Elle, Ella, L, LL

Status: Single quarter-lifer independent woman

A fashionista who’s a bit of a Fabulista. I believe in rules that help a woman look her best, and I believe in dressing appropriately for whatever the occasion, but I also hate the status quo, authority, The Man and I love individuality, uniqueness and personal taste - to a point. A diva with a little brat. An obsessive-impulsive shopaholic learning to budget and spend on her new apartment. A hard worker, a talented eye, a bright mind, and a creative spirit. A quite flawed, yet strikingly beautiful lady! That is so Ella!

Style: “Domestic working Diva”, “Casual Goddess”

Name: Ella is a nickname from my full birth name and from the fact that I used to love Cinderella. I hate Cinderella now, it’s degrading to women. I will always love her glass slippers, though. (But CLEAR SHOES are horrid, genuine glass is completely different [oh, the glamour of the discomfort!])

I’ve always dreamed of being a clothing designer, and now handbag designer. I’m finally knitting and starting out with knitwear/purse design! Check out my Etsy shop: Milly & Nans.Loves: handbags; soft leathers; side-belted bags, saturated colors; neutrals; black&white; casual-chic flats; comfortable sandals; done-up toenails,;comfortable low and sculpted wedges; blazers-blazers-blazers; belted waists; layers; flared skirts; mid-length skirts; cardigans; knits, plaid; tweed; herringbone; houndstooth; browns, mature colors, dark-wash boot-cut medium-rise denim; polka-dots; pin-stripes; 50s fashion; 60s-Jackie-O; Victorian; ruffles; blouses; bows-bows-bows!

So right now: Red!

Hates: chunky heels; 3″ + heels; synthetic leather (hey, like true Americans, we should use all the cow parts); short-shorts; long skirts; mini skirts; sneakers with skirts; bulky sweaters; boring suits; sneaker-boots; chunky boots; anorexia/bullemia; dieting.

Clothing designers/brands: Rebecca Taylor, Nanette Lepore, Marc Jacobs, Ocar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Antik Denim, DKNY Jeans

Brands/stores: Isaac Mizrahi for Target, Banana Republic Outlet/Sales Rack, Express, The Limited, Target, H&M, Forever 21, Delia*s, Zappos, Forzieri.com

Handbag designers: Chloé, Marc Jacobs, Isabella Fiore, Luella, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Chanel

Handbag brands: COACH, Kathy Van Zeeland, Maxx New York, Dooney & Bourke

Least: Ellie Shoes, Dr. Martin, Wal-Mart.

Television Shows: Sex and the City (so profound, so punny), Monk, The Office, Desperate Housewives, My Name is Earl, Scrubs, Heroes, Chuck, The Tyra Show, Martha, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style, Knitty Gritty, Uncommon Threads, Organizing / design shows.