Bella Bleu

Cute, trendy store but with unfriendly service. I came in looking for a last minute New Year’s dress and had to wait 10 minutes just to get a fitting room while the only sales girl there was chatting with her friend. She clearly saw me waiting politely but for whatever reason didn’t seem to care. I also was debating to get my dress because they only had a medium and it was a little bigger than I would have liked. I was nearing desperation and the store had a no return policy in case I found something better later. Anyway, my boyfriend and I were discussing the situation in their jewelry area and the sales girl was eyeing us like a hawk as if we were trying to steal something. When I ask if they had a different size or if I could put the dress on hold, she gave me short, curt answers and was simply not helpful. Cute merchandise or not, don’t think I’ll be returning.

Meh.
Blergh.
OK.
I drive by this place all the time, and I have wanted to go in. The décor is very beautiful and the merch is very pleasantly laid out. It seems like they take their time and think through the lay out. I think they have nice things, but it seemed super sparse when I was there. Like only one XS in each item. I saw a beautiful lace shirt and asked for a large. I liked the shirt SO MUCH, I asked if they could order it, but they couldn’t. They said they didn’t have any back stock, which struck me as slightly off given the few items the had out. With that said, it is beautifully decorated and they have lovely things, but it would be nice if they had at least the conventional sizes: small, medium, and (gasp) large, or, at least have the ability to order it. I think I may give it another chance because they obviously have a great buyer, but I was a little turned off by their stocking.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!
First time in the store was this past saturday… to my surprise the store was having a sale, clothing was all 20% off and accessories were between 20−50%…I got some really great skirts, dresses and accessories for a little over $ 100.00! Best part… spent over $ 100 you got a free gift! (a cute lil accessory)
The quality is great & the prices are even better… the staff is amazing… the girls were all super nice, not overwhelming, helpful and amazing at matching pieces!
Plan to shop here more often as I hear their merch changes pretty regularly!
Recommend to EVERY GIRL I KNOW…

I haven’t been here in awhile, but recently got an email for the launching of their new accessories room, so we checked it out while in the area.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
I think the customer service is always 5 stars here. Everyone is super helpful, but not pressuring. They try their best to find the right sizes or just the item you are looking for.
ACCESSORIES
Good fun pieces that are unique. They also have small soy candles that are super cute.
CLOTHING
They have good styles here that are great for both casual as well as going out. I found some really fun pieces this last time, and even better… everything is 15% off right now! Prices are fairly reasonable on a lot of items.
SALES
I love their sales. I always find really cute stuff on the sales rack.

LOOOVE this place! Wish it was closer though but I would definitely make a trip to Newport!!! Staff here is very friendly, helpful and not overbearing. The clothes and accessories are CUTE and reasonably priced. If you lucky to make it to their sales the deals are even better.
This is definitely one of my go to places to SHOP and I LOOOVE SHOPPING!!!

Great little gem on 17^th street. The staff greats me like I am their best friend, even though I shop much more often at Doll (formerly Lola Rouge) across the street. Trendy, inexpensive clothing that is better quality than Forever 21 and in my opinion generally cuter.
I have a serious addiction to fun, flirty semi-​casual dresses that I can wear with flats, boots or heals as I like to go out dancing and bar hopping. It can be hard to find dresses exist in the middle ground between Vegas cocktail dress and sundress. Actually, way harder to find than you might think. Anyway, Bella Bleu has a great selection of such dresses, and since they get in new shipments every Wednesday, I’ve never seen anyone else out in my dress. Good selection of inexpensive accessories too. I have also found some good sweaters and dresses that I can wear to my work.
Helpful staff, unique clothing, great prices — go get yourself some hot new digs for the weekend!

Do yourself a favor and GO HERE NOW.
I stop in Bella at least once a week. They get new product on Wednesdays usually and there is always something cute.
Great prices and service :)

I like this place! I have past this place a million times, but today was the day I decided to pop in. Reasonably priced & stylish. I was searching for a cute but conservative dress, for a wedding I’m attending next week. Ended up finding it here for only $ 36, what a steal! Girl working their was really sweet. Overall I see myself coming back in the near future.

Love this store, the clothes are always cute and pretty affordable. The staff are also super helpful offering suggestions for things I might like.

I always drive by this place and have always wanted to stop in… I FINALLY made the stop! I got the cutest spring dresses, I love supporting local boutiques and the girl Sabrina (I think that was her name) was SUPER helpful! All the clothes are super cute and priced well. I now have a new place to pick up some cute threads! XOXO

The stuff I find here reminds me of the kind of stuff you could find at a Forever 21 or similar… Which isn’t necessarily a good or bad thing– just depends on what you’re looking for. It’s inexpensive, but I feel like most of the stuff will only last for a few wears…
I prefer Tulum’s or No Rest for Bridget in the Costa Mesa area… :)

Okay, I so enjoy hitting up my intermix at south coast every once in awhile, but I LOVE LOVE shopping at Bela Bleu. This is my secret shopping spot. From cute rompers to fringe leather vests, I get everything there at a really good price. I think it’s also because the owners have the same style I do. SO having them the buyers too also helps me!!!
Every Friday they usually have an event there too… This friday, Banzai Bowls… Acai fruit bowls, yummy. Oh and they have trunk shows there too.
I forgot to mention they sell TOMS there too :)

This store is GREAT!
I come to Newport/​Costa Mesa about 2 – 3 times a year and I always drive by this store but never went in.
Recently i decided to go check this place out and i feelll in love!
the girls that worked there we’re so sweet and helpful and helped me decide what dress to buy.
the sale rack is great ! you can get an $ 80 dress for half the price basically. as for the rest of the store its somewhat reasonable.
the atmosphere is very welcoming and fun.
i diffidently recommend this store for any girl that loves cute boutiques with clothes that no one else will have.

If you wear sun dresses that look like something Zooey Deshanel would wear or chunky jewelry that Rachel Zoe has on then this place is just for you.
First off its a chic little place when you walk in. It’s decorated like an Ikea showcase room. For me the mark of a great boutique isn’t even so much the clothes, it’s the size of the fitting rooms and well the staff! The owners were helpful without being overbearing which is much appreciated. the fitting rooms are roomy and clean.
The clothes they carry are great. My favorite thing to do is wear «dressed up» clothes and make it casual. It’s hard to find those great going out dresses, sheer tops, fitted pants, all in the same store. The prices are decent as well. The quality of material are worth it on items that are pricey. My friend actually walked out with a great Marc Jacobs looking dress and it was on sale for under $ 20!
Saving money on hot clothes, come on who doesn’t want that?

For being a Newport Boutique, OMG the price is right! I really enjoy shopping here for a last minute cute items for a dinner date or a girls night out. The employees are very helpful and can help you try on all the new trends in the store.
This store is clutch and I am so happy that they have moved into town and are becoming a well-​known staple to our community. Prices range from $ 20-​$ 80 depending on what you are shopping for… I have only seen one item that I’ve purchased that was $ 15 bucks more than what I saw it for across the street… when I mentioned it the next time I went shopping I was given a 10% discount and it made me feel that they care a lot about their customers. This place is WAY better than Forever 21, actually there really isn’t much of a comparison.

This boutique is larger than No Rest for Bridget, a similar boutique a little farther down 17^th St. They buy from similar places, though, last time I came in both places were carrying one or two of the same items. The prices here are VERY competitive, and it makes me wonder why I keep trying to shop at places like Forever 21 when I can come here and find clothes with more style that nobody else will have!
The owner is friendly and the fitting room area is large! They have a pretty wide selection for being a boutique store and I’ll definitely be back again!

I love all the clothes here. And the jewelry. It’s a bit on the pricey side but you can bet to fins unique clothes you won’t find in other places (i.e. Ross). The staff is very friendly.

All the the little gems reside in all of the little strip malls on 17^th street in Costa Mesa. I work in the same plaza where Bella Bleu is and I never make it in here until recently. I came in here because my girlfriends rave about this place as having cute dresses and I was looking for something for Coachella so in here I found myself…
1) Greeted with a warm hello.
2) Great prices.
3) Cute stuff.
4) Very clean and stylish.
OK. I will say that Bella Bleu has tons of stuff that I would not really care to wear. But, I did find the dopest sweater dress originally $ 52 marked at 75% off which brought it down to $ 13 and I also found a cute airy blouse for only $ 28. The jewelry here is also pretty cute. Like I said prices are good here. I forgot the chicks name that helped me out but she was super cool and filled me in about the $ 5 pilates class that they have here every Wednesday evening. Not sure if she said it started at 7 or 7:30. They clear out the racks and it becomes a little pilates like studio! How random and rad!
NOTE: This place is located in the same shopping center as is the Pancakes R Us!

I love the cousins (owners)! The customer service is great! I love my faux J Brand Jeans better than my real J Brands… mucho mas comodo!
I’m actually going back today to get another pair… never let men do your laundry!

Wow! Some harsh reviews. Poor Bella Bleu.
I travel 17^th street probably 10 times a day. The windows always catch my eye but I was so hesitant to go in. I thought it would be like Crush (yuck!). It was a bit better than Crush, a bit. A couple of cute dresses which I had seen across the street at Lola Rouge were there. My daughter tried them on and they were cute and cheap ($ 50 – 85). By the way… Bella Bleu… Lola Rouge… am I the only one who sees a connection here…
The staff was nice but they were also talking smack about a new girl who didn’t «have much of a brain». Good music and some cute necklaces and hats. We probably won’t come back too often.