Maria Bello Styling

12/06/2021

A few weeks ago I was interviewed and asked to share my point of view on fashion and style in the workplace at the time of Covid and post lockdown.
You can check it out below:

As pandemic restrictions continue to ease and offices start to re-open, some business experts are not convinced traditional office dress code will resume.

22/09/2020

Outfit n2 from my recent holiday in Eastbourne
This gorgeous dress (even if I say so myself 😉) is part of the Autumn collection 🍂
Perfect for an Apple 🍎 or Pear 🍐 shaped lady.

Another good dress to transition into the colder months.
It can be layered with a chunky knit cardigan or a turtleneck.
It can be dressed up with a smart pump or down with trainers and can also be worn with boots.
.. and no this is NOT a paid partnership, I pay for my own clothes.

I genuinely like this dress 🤗

21/09/2020

Happy Monday and we are back to work after a short but lovely holiday break.

We had quite a windy 💨 weather but still managed to wear all the outfits I had planned.

I always prefer to pack clothes that are Jersey or with elastin as they don't rumple but this time I made an exception and packed this linen/viscose culottes from .
It was ironed prior to packing and stayed wrinkle free ... truly impressed.
They were also very comfortable to wear, light and breathable material perfect for the long day at the zoo under the hot sun.
I paired it with a plain navy blue tank top from and styled it with the gorgeous brooch and camera bag newly purchased from
The clothes i am wearing are also currently on sale at
The culottes are a great buy to carry on holiday or to keep for the next summer 😉
They are a good lenght and can be paired with a fine knit jumper as a transitional piece into Autumn 🍁🍂🍃

16/09/2020

I am finally on Holiday and a much needed one!
Although Covid has disrupted our Plan A, I have the feeling Plan B is going to be equally fun.
Last Sunday I realised a small wish of mine and went to visit the
It was closed of course but I had never seen a windmill before and the location itself, although in a residential area, was like stepping into a different time.
What can I say, I am happy with small things.
I wore an Old Zara dress with bell sleeves.
When you have a Pear Body shape like mine 🍐 wearing bell sleeves adds volume to the top half so the contrast with the broad hips is more balanced.
Orange 🍊is the colour of Energy and my soul needed a pick-me-up.

I paired the dress with the gorgeous earrings by won at the raffle.

Enjoy the rest of the week ❤

13/09/2020

I don't believe in Must Haves per se but I do believe one should own at least 1 blazer in their wardrobe.
A blazer is a good basic that can dress up a a casual outfit, can work as outerwear and will make you always look polished and put together.
Some stylists say that the blazer is one of those items one should splurge money on; I say get whatever your finances allow you to buy - if you take care of your clothes even the budget option will last you for a few years.
Choose primarily Neutral colours which will allow you to wear the blazer in different colour combinations.
Here are two beautiful examples of how to style a blazer for a polished look.
(Images are from Pinterest and they belong to their rightful owners)

Do you own any blazers?
Are they high end or high street?
How do you wear them?

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11/09/2020

Have you been on HOLIDAY yet?
Except for a day in Worthing and one in Whitstable, I haven't! and I know that like me there quite a few of you still waiting to get a well-deserved break.
So wherever your holiday is going to be here are some useful packing tips to help you reduce the pre-holiday stress!
⭐Have a packaging list; it will help you stay organized and curb that "Am I forgetting something?" feeling
⭐ Invest in a good suitcase (that's a no brainer right!😉)
⭐ Packing Cubes will ensure you maximize the space in your suitcase and minimize wrinkled clothes.
⭐ FOLDING VS ROLLING
Fold tops, jackets & blazers
Roll trousers and dresses
⭐POWER PIECES
Travel Capsule Wardrobe
⭐BOTTOMS (Trousers, skirts and shorts)
You wear them more often than any other bottom
They are in your Seasonal Neutral Colours
They can accommodate any post-holiday bloat or overindulgence
⭐TOPS (Blouses, shirts, T-shirts and Jumpers)
Their style complements the bottoms you have packed (
They are in your Seasonal Accent Colours and in your favourite Prints
They look good on you 100% of the time.
⭐OUTERWEAR
It meets the low end of the weather forecast and any inclement weather predicted
Compliments the other clothing you’ve selected.
⭐FANTASY PIECES
Are those items of clothing that, either because of the material or the embellishment, are more delicate to wear and to carry = unpractical!
Limit your Fantasy Items to one per five-day trip and never more than 3 pieces maximum.
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I used to be the Anxious Overpacker and now I help my clients to pack smart so they can truly enjoy their trips.
For info check our website
https://www.mbstyling.co.uk/holiday-packing-service/
or email [email protected]

06/09/2020

Enjoying the last days of Summer ☀ in Whitstable eating the most delicious fresh fish at the
The weather was on and off but I REFUSE to talk about Autumn until Sept 23rd past LFW 🙅

Dress (old)
Shoes & bag (old)
Cardigan (old)

Except for a couple of dresses for work, I have not been shopping since Feb and ,leading by example, I am dressing using all the items I already own in my full yet well organized wardrobe 😉

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Book your FREE 20 minutes discover call at [email protected]
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26/08/2020

The support and warmth received for my return to IG have been heartwarming.
However, since I have been gone for a while I thought I'd reintroduce myself.
Hello everyone! My name is Maria Bello.
I am originally from the south of Italy but I've lived in England on and off close to 20 years.
I am based in south London, Croydon to be precise and I help clients all over Greater London as well as worldwide through my virtual services.
Fashion has always been part of my life since a young age but the dream to pursue a career in fashion did not come true until Jan 2016 when I trained and gained both my Personal Styling and Fashion Styling certifications at the Supreme Stylist Academy under the direction of celebrity stylist
Since then I have been blessed to work for some VERY big names in fashion and to style some truly amazing clients, both women, men and children for their everyday life as well as special events, Red Carpet events, parties at Buckingham Palace, Wimbledon & Ascott.
Together with working 1-2-1 with my clients and teaching, I also work on photoshoots and I am a regular attendee of London Fashion Week.
On a personal level, I can tell you that fashion and spirituality saved my life.
You see for many years, anxiety and depression ruled my life, and it was in the toughest moments that I learnt the power of a "good outfit on a bad day".
I am now able to keep both anxiety and depression under check and through my work as a stylist, I teach my clients how they can use Fashion as a tool to start on their transformation journey.
A journey of self-discovery, which combines personal styling, life coaching and self-development, so they can improve their mindset, change their life while looking amazing in the process.
Other passions of mine are spirituality, crystals, sightseeing and workouts.

22/08/2020

The podcast interview is out
Www.sewmuchmorefun.co.uk/podcast
In this fun and informative chat we talk about the importance of decluttering your wardrobe and the 5 easy steps I use with my clients to declutter their wardrobe, and that you yourself can use to declutter yours.
We also discuss the core values of Maria Bello Styling and I share loads of useful tips on fashion, style and life.

Expert interviews on style, fabric and all things dressmaking to help you make your own clothes.

24/07/2020

Back in February I had the honour and pleasure to assist the fashion genius also known as on a photoshoot for in the stunning Montmartre, Paris.
Well the photoshoot made the cover of the with the beautiful as cover ⭐
Shooting in Paris is a dream job for any stylist and I was blessed to do it with a dream team.
Thank you to & for having me on board.

When you work hard, educate yourself, keep a positive attitude and are nice to your fellow human being then Dreams do come true 🙏BH

23/07/2020

Mini impromptu class to show you how you can wear colours that do not belong to your Seasonal Palette and still look good

12/07/2020

My favourite GREEN outfit inspiration round-up