Thread: what's the nicest Bella you've ever seen?

Just for fun! But the rule is, only one photo per person! haha ha this should be good...

I am so curious, it seems like Bellas are all over the map in terms of bling, fortuitous cutouts, etc. I'm not crazy about every single Bella I have seen to be truthful. Sometimes they look really cookie cutter, and sometimes her choices can be....well..."special".

But when they get it right, those costumes can be STUNNING.
What's the nicest one you have seen?

I don't own a Bella but I imagine that this will be quite a challenge for TanyaLV.

oh no, the question is about the nicest one you've seen, not the nicest you have owned. I haven't got any of hers either....

But the rule is, only one photo per person! haha ha this should be good...


I have to pick only ONE??



** head explodes **

Katlyn, that smilie rocks!!

Did anyone get a shot of Aziza's rad teal and chocolate one from the Orlando show? That Bella was the bomb, IMO.

http://www.bhuz.com/index.php?cmd=/p.../name_lizajuk/

this one on Artemisia

http://www.bhuz.com/index.php?cmd=/p.../name_lizajuk/

this one on Artemisia

..cr.:..cr.:

*wishes white didn't make her look like she's already dead and in a shroud*
*speculates about whether she will ever earn that kind of money*

I love some of the ones I've seen on Aalimah (?sp) - she has very similar taste to me.

This one, and I'm heartbroken to know that she's already sold it, and not to me *cry*

oh wow, *love* that one!

My fav was a choc brown set sold by a fellow Bhuzzer on Ebay about 8 months ago.

I *almost* bought it till some other chick sent me an email through the system asking me to stop bidding as she needed to own that dress.
What?????

As much as I coveted it - that kinda wrecked my buying mood and made me mad - so I made many tiny bids till I forced her up to her max bid. Was that too mean?

I *am* getting one of Aziza's killer Bella's soon, buying it from Bahaia - it's her olive green one she was wearing a year or so ago. *bounces up and down*

Ooh, that one's delicious as well!

The one on Kimarhi's Bio Page here (you may have to wait for the image to switch):
Kimahri: Chicago Belly Dancing - Belly Dancer & Instructor - Middle Eastern Dance Artist

It's just the most beautiful honey/cognac brown color, the right kind of cutouts, perfect amount of fringe, etc. Now that my hair is a different color, I'm on the lookout from something very similar, but I think she sold it last year.

Originally Posted by laura 2

The one on Kimarhi's Bio Page here (you may have to wait for the image to switch):
Kimahri: Chicago Belly Dancing - Belly Dancer & Instructor - Middle Eastern Dance Artist

It's just the most beautiful honey/cognac brown color, the right kind of cutouts, perfect amount of fringe, etc. Now that my hair is a different color, I'm on the lookout from something very similar, but I think she sold it last year.

I think my friend Amara (shimmy goddess) has that one. Was it Aziza's at one point?

(Hope you don't mind I posted this gorgeous shot of you, amara! Ask me to take it down if you want it down)

I don't have pictures but there was a bella here on bhuz not too long ago that was pink with coins on it. OMG---Amazing. ,r:;

Originally Posted by caasious

My fav was a choc brown set sold by a fellow Bhuzzer on Ebay about 8 months ago.

I *almost* bought it till some other chick sent me an email through the system asking me to stop bidding as she needed to own that dress.
What?????

As much as I coveted it - that kinda wrecked my buying mood and made me mad - so I made many tiny bids till I forced her up to her max bid. Was that too mean?

was that mine? something like that happened but i can't remember how long ago it was. this one? i got it from michelle. (and i hope this doesnt count as my photo. i'm still deciding!)

Originally Posted by tamrahennatx

This one, and I'm heartbroken to know that she's already sold it, and not to me *cry*

I must piggyback on this one, because I feel the more color on costumes, the more I likey...! ..l;,

I tried to post a pic of Stardancer's multi-colored "Carnival" Bella that her DH got for her (lucky!::)), but the pics aren't coming up, except for the bead detail one...
http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...e-addicts.html

this green one on Hadia



when i was at montreal drooling over her costume closet, i told her to put it in a box and mail it to me once she's ready to let it go.

Originally Posted by andalee-oriental

I think my friend Amara (shimmy goddess) has that one. Was it Aziza's at one point?

That's it! And yes, it was Aziza's originally.

Amara is so lucky to have that costume, and she totally does it justice.

Found my favorite!!!! I don't generally drool over bella's but this is the total package~~
Maria • Professional Belly Dancer For Hire • San Francisco Bay Area Belly Dance • BELLY DANCE COSTUME

Originally Posted by latriamou

was that mine? something like that happened but i can't remember how long ago it was. this one? i got it from michelle.

Yup - that was it.
((big sigh))

i know who has it. ill let you know if i find out she's going to sell it.

The only one I ever saw in person was Yazeena's black coin from Tanya. Those are well made and super sexy, but can be very heavy with so much beading, etc!

Originally Posted by Lesgemini_Zafirah

I tried to post a pic of Stardancer's multi-colored "Carnival" Bella that her DH got for her (lucky!::)), but the pics aren't coming up, except for the bead detail one...
http://www.bhuz.com/forum/fitness-be...e-addicts.html

Here it is. I saved it to my "Costume Lust" folder. I have nearly 4 dozen Bellas in there...g.: I've never seen one in person & can only dream of owning one, since I have no professional aspirations & really don't need a Bella for dancing at home & haflas.

It's a really tough call (impossible to choose just one), but for the moment, I guess I'd have to say Stardancer's 'Carnival' is my favoite too. (Had to include 2 pics to show skirt detail).

Originally Posted by Samirah-NH

Here it is. I saved it to my "Costume Lust" folder. I have nearly 4 dozen Bellas in there...g.: I've never seen one in person & can only dream of owning one, since I have no professional aspirations & really don't need a Bella for dancing at home & haflas.

It's a really tough call (impossible to choose just one), but for the moment, I guess I'd have to say Stardancer's 'Carnival' is my favoite too. (Had to include 2 pics to show skirt detail).

THIS IS THE ONE!!! I LOOOVE THIS BELLA (Hear me, Stardancer??Hehehe..l;,)! Samira, you RAk, Bhuzgirlfriend!!!! I think we should form a new group: ",r:;..l;,Stardancer's Carnival Bella Stalker Fans"

Originally Posted by andalee-oriental

Found my favorite!!!! I don't generally drool over bella's but this is the total package~~
Maria • Professional Belly Dancer For Hire • San Francisco Bay Area Belly Dance • BELLY DANCE COSTUME

That one is my favorite too!

OOOH So har d to decide... Hadia's... I have seen that one in person and it's just YUMMY!!!

BTW.... If anyone is looking...I have one for sale in the Swap Meet section!!!

Samirah-NH posted my favorite for sure! Honestly I am getting a little tired of bellas. I can spot them from a mile away! They mostly look the same but once in awhile a really special one comes along like samirah's lust costume above. Classic but unique! Love it!

My favorite Bella is the Tempest bella that Aazura sold a little while ago. I love the Tempest design and it was interesting to see a Bella version of it.
http://www.bhuz.com/forum/bellydance...ella-sold.html

That pink one is amazing Andalee!

interesting... my most-favorite ever was one I saw on a German dancer, on a gold pharaonic theme. It was a bit like the turquoise one above, but I think the German dancer's version was much more elaborate. I think they are gorgeous when you get the right bella on the right girl. But I'm not crazy about all the spaghetti straps. Especially on the large cup sizes; I think it messes with the visual proportion.

Originally Posted by andalee-oriental

Found my favorite!!!! I don't generally drool over bella's but this is the total package~~
Maria • Professional Belly Dancer For Hire • San Francisco Bay Area Belly Dance • BELLY DANCE COSTUME

I have this one now :) I'm planning to sell it in a few months too; doesn't fit me quite right.

Here's my fave: