𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝑺𝒘𝒂𝒏: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆
‗ ❍ 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆
Bella’s wardrobe consists of mostly dark tones that reflect her simple, laid-back style. Not a lot of white or pastels are used in her look, but they can be used minimally to accent other colors that serve as the focal point, such as these:
Dark blues
Neutral light and dark grays
Earthy browns
Black
Burnt or sunset oranges
Dark purples
Green
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The first thing you need to know is that Bella’s entire style is based off lots of layering. There will usually be multiple shirts, layered shirts and jackets, or a combination of shirts, sweaters, and coats.
These shirts are often plain and don’t have a lot of pattern to them, but there are some exceptions to this, like striped shirts.
Bella often wears long sleeved, fitted shirts in most of her outfits. They complement the body shape and allow for extra layering on top.
To go one step further, layer a short sleeve tee on top. Use colors that complement the long sleeve shirt.
If you want to add a little bit of interest to the outfit, use a button-up plaid shirt instead of the short-sleeved tee. Leave this unbuttoned and wear it like a jacket to get the full effect.
Since Forks weather is largely rainy or cold most of the year, Bella often makes appearances in raincoats, fleece lined coats, or thick hoodies. You can layer this on top of any of the options listed above.
Blouses are also seen in a few of Bella’s outfits, so if you don’t want the hassle of choosing things to layer, a simple blouse will work by itself.
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Bella doesn’t have a lot of variation when it comes to the bottom of her outfits, but there are a few different options to still get that effect.
Jeans: opt for medium or dark wash jeans that are flares, boot cut, or straight leg.
Skirts: khaki, denim, or corduroy are all great options and still adhere to Bella’s laid-back style.
Leggings: Choose a solid colored black or brown legging that is either fitted or flare leg.
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Bella’s signature shoes are Converse, but there are multiple options based on the overall look of your outfit. Usually her shoes are quite worn and scuffed, but this is optional and just helps the look come together a little bit.
Black or dark purple Converse
Flat-soled sneakers
Black combat boots
‗ ❍ 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔
Bella’s personal style is incredibly simple, so accessories will be mostly small and not eye-catching.
Of course we can’t forget her signature black headband- opt for a thin one that will help hold your hair.
When choosing necklaces, make sure it’s something on the subtle side, matches with your chosen color scheme, and adheres to her simple style. Think silver or beaded jewelry, or choose something with a very small pendant.
Bracelets can vary quite a bit- you can use beaded bracelets, thin woven ones, subtle wooden ones, or you can just copycat her blue and silver bracelet from Twilight (you can find it on Amazon).
If you’re a hardcore fan of the Twilight books, you probably know that Bella owns a moonstone ring- this is great to add to her look.
Earrings need to be either studs or very small, thin hoops. Opt for silver jewelry, and if they do have charms on them, make sure those are small and subtle.
If it’s cold and you would like to add a scarf and gloves, make sure they’re a solid color. These can be knit or fabric, depending on what goes with your chosen outfit.
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For those of us that have long or medium length hair, it will be the easiest to copycat Bella’s style. However, if you have short hair or don’t have any at all, a wig can be a great option if styled appropriately.
Use either a straightener or a curler to give body to the lengths, but don’t curl it all the way! Instead opt for subtle curls at the bottom ends of your hair with a few pieces curled more fully here and there for shape. Then use the black headband and pull a few face framing pieces out in front, spraying the curls to make them last.
‗ ❍ 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒖𝒑
Bella’s makeup is extremely subtle and natural, but I do have some quick tips if you’re someone who does wear makeup every day.
Opt for a natural foundation, skin tint, or concealer: we want the skin to look very natural, so don’t use full coverage products for this look. Textured and acne-prone skin will need medium coverage, but make sure this isn’t cakey or dry.
Blush: Don’t use a lot of it, but aim your blush on the apples of the cheeks and blend it up towards your temples- this will create a naturally lifted look. You can also use a tiny bit across the middle of your nose bridge to amplify the natural glow.
Eyebrows: Bella’s brows are naturally very straight, so don’t curve them a lot if possible. They are also rather dark and thin, so shape with concealer and a good brow product.
Eyeshadow: Bella’s eye makeup is very subtle and warm toned (to contrast the cool tones of the Cullens). Use a light brown shade all over the lid and a little bit under to add dimension, then use a slightly darker shade above the crease. Don’t use too much or too dark of a product, because we want this to look as natural as possible.
Eyeliner: Bella doesn’t wear eyeliner, but if you feel you can’t go without it, opt for a brown liner instead of a black one, and keep the wing very small. This will help it look less harsh.
Lashes: Bella has naturally thick lashes, so opt for either a brown or black mascara and use 1-2 coats to make sure the lashes are visible. I don’t recommend false lashes for this look, so just use a mascara and your natural lashes if possible.
Lips: Again, emphasizing the natural look, opt for something light and hydrating, such as a sheer lip oil, tinted chapstick, or subtle lip stain. Use colors close to your natural lip color or add just a tiny bit of mauve/pink tones.
✧.* Let me know if there’s another character you would like me to do a full tutorial on!
