The Vella Journal

Know Your Levi's Number: 501, 711, 720, 721, 725 & 726
The number is the fit. Compare Levi's 501, 711, 720, 721, 725 and 726—and shop a well-stocked Vella Moda style for every silhouette.
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Denim Shorts Never Go Out of Style — Here's Why (And Which Ones to Buy This Summer)
Every summer without fail, someone tries to tell us that denim shorts are over. And every summer without fail, every single woman I know is still reaching for them on repeat. There's a reason for t...
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Huapango Is Having a Moment — And the Outfits Are Everything
I grew up watching my tíos and abuelos dance huapango at every quinceañera, every birthday, every familia cookout that somehow turned into a full-blown fiesta by 10pm. The zapateado. The spins. The...
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Why Fly to Colombia for a BBL When These Jeans Do It for $69?
Let's talk about what's happening on your timeline right now. Some girl you went to high school with just posted a “healing in Medellín” story. New nose, new body, 47 flower arrangements in her rec...
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Rodeo Season Is Here — Here's Your Complete Style Playbook
Rodeo season doesn't wait. Brittney Reeves has your complete guide to dressing for it — from the opening act to the after-party.
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Belts, Boots & That One Perfect Shirt: The Vellamoda Formula
Three things. That's all you need. Brittney Reeves breaks down the Vellamoda formula that makes every western outfit work.
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Strapless, Sequin, Mini, Maxi: The Only Dress Guide You Need This Season
There's a line between western fashion and western costume, and Brittney Reeves knows exactly where it is. Here's how to stay on the right side of it.
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The Jeans That Actually Fit: Why Colombian Denim Is the Best-Kept Secret in Western Fashion
Country concert season is here and Brittney Reeves has exactly one opinion: you can do better than a plain denim jacket. Here's the full formula.
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The Western Shirt Just Became the Most Stylish Thing in Your Closet
The western shirt had a reputation. Brittney Reeves is here to tell you it's over — and the new version is the chicest thing hanging in her closet right now.
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