would you buy a bella if it wasnt a bella?

[jessedan]

My costume arrived. All the measurements are exactly as ordered, and it's a perfect fit, the only thing I have to adjust are the bra straps which are a bit long (I didn't send a measurement for those)
Communication with this designer was excellent, she let me know when my bank transfer arrived (it took 10 days from my bank to hers) and she emailed me when she posted the package.
I placed my order August 26th or so, I was notified that it was ready and on it's way around Sept. 26th, shipping took a week and it arrived Oct. 3
It's just as beautiful as the pictures. The costume itself has a tag that says Paganini, the tag on the skirt says Bella.
I'll snap some pictures this week. (when my period is over and my tummy isn't so bloaty)

Regards
Priscilla

[shaynaz]

oooh priscilla!!! i cant wait to see.....hhuummmm i wonder if that means ill be getting an email soon to send the rest of the money i owe and my 2 that i ordered!!!

[diamondvelvet]

I ordered the coin one and it has been shipped out!

For future reference, what is the best way to send money overseas? I went to my bank and they didnt seem to know what they were doing. They looked online for the most recent exchange rate and sort of guessed. I felt strange about the whole thing, seems like it shouldnt be so subjective.

Any thoughts? Is it better to send the cash in euros? Dollars?

[diamondvelvet]

It arrived today! Perfect to my specs. Its is lightweight and very beautiful. A good working costume! They had great customer service too. Ill post a pic when i get one.

[lotus]

does anyone have a password for paganini?

[tabitha]

I can't get in because I don't have the correct "surnamewords". ;-(

[tamrahennatx]

I tried to sign up this morning and got an error message. However, I sent her an email, and by this evening when I got home, I had a login and password.

*goes off to ogle costumes*

[bahaia]

hey shaynaz...
has your order arrived yet?
i'm curious how she did with the special design from the photo you sent.
bahaia

[shaynaz]

hi bahaia, She just sent me an email on friday stating the costumes are almost done. she will be getting back to me soon with my balance and shipping. So i havent gotten them yet! but i will definately let you all know when i do!!!!!!!!

[Elviza Isis]

I don't know if the site was changed but I didn't see anything on there that said produced by Bella-- or even mentioned that she had worked or her...obviously she would be allowed to say she worked there if she wanted to and maybe she has talked about it elsewhere but it's not being played up on this site-- where did it say "Buy a Bell that's not a Bella"?

[basina]

I dont think the site ever said "Buy a Bell that's not a Bella" - that was merely the question the original poster asked. If you are refering to my comment about the site saying "produced by Bella" - that line has been removed recently (and it was in regards to the actual website being 'produced by bella' not the costumes - it read Produced by Bella where it now just reads 2007 Paganini costumes or some such).

[lallakahina]

Does anyone have pics yet? Those costumes on the website look amazing for the price they're selling at...

[gypsybellydance]

on my budget I would be happy to have a bella lite : )

[shashadance]

Originally Posted by lallakahina

Does anyone have pics yet? Those costumes on the website look amazing for the price they're selling at...

I just received my costume yesterday! You can view the pictures

Diary of a costume addict: Burning my money

[lallakahina]

Originally Posted by shashadance

I just received my costume yesterday! You can view the pictures

Diary of a costume addict: Burning my money

Charming costume! It looks just like the pic on the website. I've only heard good things about this vendor.