“Let’s make getting dressed the best part of your day again. I’m here to help you build a wardrobe you truly love, one that feels effortless, elevated, and so you. Think quality over quantity, timeless pieces with a touch of trend, and a mix of shades that make getting dressed fun! Because when you love what you wear, it feels like stepping into your most confident self.”
MY RECENT LOOKS
Click through to my LTK page to shop these looks and see even more of what I’ve been wearing lately.
CURRENTLY COVETING
ALL THINGS COZY
With the holiday season fast approaching, all I can think about is snuggling up by a fire with a cup of hot cocoa, wearing festive pajamas and fuzzy slippers, with the soulful sounds of Nat King Cole in the background reminding me that a turkey and some mistletoe help to make the season bright. I realize that we’re still in the midst of fall, but if I’m being honest, I’m embracing the Christmas spirit early this year! If you’re in the same camp as me, I hope these pieces help you cozy on up and fully enjoy all that this season will bring.
RECENT POSTS
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MY HONEST REFORMATION REVIEW AFTER 5 YEARS OF SHOPPING THERE
I’ve been shopping at Reformation for the past 5 years, and in this video I’m finally sharing my honest thoughts on the brand - from the dreamy dresses that made me fall in love to the not-so-great moments I’ve experienced along the way. Reformation is known for their sustainable approach to fashion and effortlessly chic style (especially when it comes to wedding guest looks and summer staples). But with rising prices and a customer service issue I experienced last year, I wanted to give you the real story.
ABOUT
chantelle ballesteros
My love for fashion started at a young age while watching What Not To Wear on TLC with my mom. I became so captivated by the makeovers that Stacy London and Clinton Kelly gave these men and women who were on the show. It amazed me how a new wardrobe and a hair/makeup refresh could completely transform someone and give them a confident, new outlook on life. It made me realize that style and the clothes we wear speak volumes without you having to say anything at all. Movies and TV shows continued to inspire my love of fashion, like The Devil Wears Prada, The Parent Trap, and The Hills.
I knew that I wanted a career in the fashion industry and after I graduated from high school, I moved to downtown LA to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. It was such an incredible experience that I’m so grateful for! Just 3 years after graduating I launched my blog, Blushful Belle, as an outlet for my creative musings that combined my passions of fashion, writing, and photography. My thesis statement for my portfolio of work that I created while at FIDM almost a decade ago still rings true to my vision and inspiration for my blog: Imagine, Create, Inspire. My goal is to dream up and create content that will inspire you in your daily life.








