Get Inspired! Get PASHIONATE! with ReFabished Love by Regina Bella

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Ghandi

No matter where you're from, making your community a better place is something we've all wanted to achieve. While some of us only want change and growth, others actually go out there & make it happen. Shuttling around from Philadelphia to New York, I've met a lot of people who are passionate about not only making a change in their communities, but doing so by doing what they love. A friend of mine, Regina Bella, is a prime example of one of those people. After working in the cosmetology field for 7 years, Regina decided to expand her horizons and started taking image consulting classes at The Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) in NYC. During her time there, she came to find she had a much bigger interest in the creative aspect of fashion and decided to pursue design and styling. With that passion and drive, in 2012, Regina's design and styling company, ReFabished Love was born. 

 Regina Bella with two models styled for a photoshoot by Regina herself.

ReFabished Love is a place where people from all different walks of life, backgrounds, as creeds can come to seek fashion help; whether it be an entire wardrobe update or help with making what you already have work. They help inspire people to feel happy and comfortable with themselves and what they put on. They encourage self love and motivation and appreciate individuality. ReFabished Love also has their own clothing line of reconstructed, handcrafted, and customizable clothing. These items can be seen and bought on ReFabishedLove.com or in boutiques in the Philadelphia area. 

Outfit for photoshoot styled by Regina Bella.

Regina and ReFabished Love are active members of her community, inspiring and encouraging people through love and fashion. The ReFabished Love crew are participants in the annual Philadelphia Aids walk and continue to donate their time and efforts to the Committee to Benefit the Children at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. 

ReFabished Love founder and CEO Regina Bella with two mini clients and they're newly ReFabished pieces.

ReFabished Love customized vest

As if that isn't enough, Regina and ReFabished Love will also be participating in The INSPIRED & PASHIONATE Networking Show Case this Spring, where local inspirational and motivational designers, speakers, poets, movements and community awareness projects come together to show how they're bringing change and making a difference in their communities. The showcase will be held March 27, 2014 at 7pm. ReFabished Love will be donating a third of the proceeds from ticket sales to the Childrens Benefit Commitee with The Saint Christophers Hospital in Philadelphia. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be one of the people that MAKES the change happen. Come out and support, get motivated and get inspired!

For more information on this event, Regina Bella, and ReFabished Love, visit ReFabishedLove.com, like Reginabellastylist on Facebook and follow Refabished_Love on Instagram. 

OMG IM BACK!

Can you believe it?! After months of not posting I finally took some time out to take a few pictures to post! I'm sorry I've been gone for so long; new job, new responsibilities & no time for anything! I'm really going to put in some effort to post more often. Forgive me if I'm a little rusty.

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Devil horn beanie - Japan

Plaid flannel - American Eagle Outfitters 

T-shirt - StyleMint

Jeans - American Apparel

Tie-dye Socks - H&M

Sneakers - Nike AirMAX 

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So I'm omw out to run some errands and even though it was snowing yesterday, it's actually really nice out! I decided to do a layered outfit today that way I can add or remove anything if it gets too hot/cold. 

For my two tops, I chose a graphic tee & a plaid flannel. This lumber jack look is one of my favorites for snowy weather. It just makes me feel comfortable and cozy and like I could go logging or something, haha. For the tee, I chose this StyleMint "no is a full sentence" tee by MaryKate & Ashley Olsen.

 

This tee is made of pima cotton and is so, so soft! It's also thin & heavy so it drapes really well over the body making it a good option for all body types. It's also heat here's which gives it a textured look.

This flannel is a men's shirt from AEO and it's one of my favorite flannels (I have a lot). It's loose in all the right places without looking like it's too big. It's warm but light weight so it doesn't make me too hot. It stays true to color wash after wash & maintains it's softness. 

I am OBSESSED with American Apparels Easy Jean. It is the perfect high waisted pant for every occasion. I wear them to clubs, raves, to the park, the mall, for holidays, literally everywhere. They're so comfortable and flattering and hug in all the places. Seriously if you don't have a pair GO GET ONE NOW! They're a little pricey ($76 or $78 I forget which) but they're well worth it I promise. You can also get them like half off at the outlet. I plan on getting 7 black pairs; one for everyday of the week lol.

For footwear, I wore my neutral with gold flecks Nike Airmaxes. I bought these from a fellow Poshmark user and I'm so happy I did! They go with everything and are so comfortable! I love the gold flecks, they give the otherwise plain sneaker that pop it needs. These will defintely be my go-to sneaker for a lot of occasions. I paired them with my blue tie-dye socks from H&M for a little extra somethin.

I bought this little "cat" earred beanie from a Japanese boutique online and the "cat" ears looked a little more like devil horns so I decided to call it a devil horn beanie instead. Which incidentally suits me just fine ;)

So that's it guys, my first ootd post in FOREVER! Promise not to be away so long again. Happy Sunday ✌️