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What an exciting summer this has been!

With one year in business under our (very chic) belt, Bella Caley has been racking up the accolades and honors. We couldn’t be more honored and thrilled!

As you might have heard, we were named Naperville’s Favorite Apparel Boutique earlier this summer by Glancer Magazine readers.

And we also were recognized recently as one of Naperville’s best women’s boutiques at the Best of Naperville awards!

Now we’ve got another exciting honor to share with you! Bella Caley, long championed by Yelp users, was recently featured on Windy City Live’s rundown of Naperville’s Top Spots.
And we’re in good company!

Check out the segment below. Our part is around the 1:15 mark, but it’s fun to hear about all the great Naperville places:

We’re so excited for fall clothes, but even more so because we know all shopping at Bella Caley next weekend will help a wonderful young couple in need.

Naperville native Mikey Horwitz, a graduate of Naperville Central, met his wife Kendra and fell in love as many young couples do, but not long after getting married, they had to face something rare for a couple so young: a major health crisis.

NCHS grad Mikey Horowitz and his wife Kendra

Kendra suffered a collapsed lung due to complications of Valley Fever and battled for her life through two surgeries and multiple hospital stays. Now the young couple’s medical bills have piled up, and though Kendra is thankfully doing much better, they’re still working to pay off the bills resulting from the scare.

So, Aug. 27 & 28 we are donating 20% of all sales to  Mikey and Kendra to help them start their new life together on sturdy ground.

And all you have to do to help these sweet young kids? Shop! How fun is that?!

Just in time for fall, stock up on gorgeous light sweaters, beautiful blouses and chic handbags that double as fab schoolbags!

Everything you buy will go toward helping a lovely young couple in need of some extra help.

Naperville resident Bonnie Bulger has an interior design background – but these days she specializes in dressing up your exterior with her gorgeous handmade jewelry designs.

“It’s a wonderful creative outlet for me,” said the mother of two. “Color is a big inspiration to me. I enjoy experimenting with different color and texture combinations.”

Bonnie said there’s a number of similarities between her design passions and that elements such as color inspire her to create. In the past five years, the designer of BEB Jewlery has taken her love of 1940s and ’50s style and transformed it into one-of-a-kind jewelry that won’t break the bank.

“I have always been drawn to vintage styles,” she said. “I like the glamour and elegance of the styles of the 40′s and early 50′s. I like to design pieces that are feminine and romantic with a vintage feel.”

Pieces Bonnie has created for Bella Caley include romantic rose necklaces and Parisian-chic earrings of metal and crystal.

Stop by the store today to see what BEB Designs we have in stock, because oftentimes once one of Bonnie’s pieces is gone, it’s gone forever. She features limited materials that result in unique, beautiful designs you won’t spot on the lady next to you at this weekend’s cocktail party.

BEB Designs are sold exclusively at Bella Caley.

Naperville resident Bonnie Bulger is the creator and designer of BEB Designs, sold exclusively at Bella Caley.

Designer Melissa Lopez models one of her one-of-a-kind headbands. The Jem is available now at Bella Caley.

When we were working to open Bella Caley last spring, we were on the hunt for great new designers, maybe even right in our backyard.

We stumbled across Naperville resident Melissa Lopez’s beautiful Mila Rose Designs headband line and it was love at first sight – we had to have ‘em!

Melissa has been a great partner since our store’s inception last year and we’re so excited to see her achieving new success everyday – most recently with an ongoing collection at Henri Bendel, New York’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique and even a big Hollywood break!

Mila Rose Designs, sold at Bella Caley, were featured at a Bendel trunk show this past summer and Melissa’s latest collection for them includes great florals and girly bands that add a gorgeous touch to any outfit.

Melissa also recently scored a fan in Hollywood – the young actress that plays the daughter of Ryan Gosling (sigh) and Michelle Williams (love her!) in the hit indie movie Blue Valentine – a Golden Globes nominee.

Actress Faith Wladyka (in red) sports a Mila Rose headband at an event for the new film "Blue Valentine," starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams.

Faith Wladyka has sported Mila Rose styles at several high profile events related to the movie, from press lunches to premieres.

We’re so proud of Melissa and all she’s accomplished – and honored to feature her designs in our boutique. Stop by Bella Caley today to see the latest from this one-of-a-kind designer!

New Valentine’s Day exclusives include sequin heart headbands and shoe lovelies – add a sparkly addition to your favorite heels!

Mila Rose Design hair accessories are featured at the legendary Henri Bendel in NYC.

The new Shoe Lovelies, sold at Bella Caley

Starting Monday, Dec. 13, we’ll be counting down the 12 days until Christmas and offering special 20% off deals each day* on select items as follows:

<—  Monday, Dec. 13: Ollipop rings

Tuesday, Dec. 14: all Three Dots tops

Wednesday, Dec. 15: Essential Maggie London bouclé dress

Thursday, Dec. 16: home decor (frames, mirrors, candleholders, etc.)

Friday, Dec. 17: all scarves

<— Saturday, Dec. 18: Olivina lotions

Sunday, Dec. 19: all earrings

Monday, Dec. 20: all belts

Tuesday, Dec. 21: all coats

Wednesday, Dec. 22: all necklaces

Thursday, Dec. 23: all purses

Friday, Dec. 24: all headbands

* Deals are available only on the day specified. New deal starts each day as announced. Deal a day cannot be combined with other offers.

Black Friday is in full swing at Bella Caley and we’ve got great sales going on all weekend too!

Don’t worry, we don’t like getting up early either. That’s why we’re offering additional holiday savings all Thanksgiving weekend long. 30% OFF all coats and dresses through Sunday, Nov. 28 – don’t miss out!

And stay tuned for more great holiday deals, all winter long. We love you bellas!