Body Architecture

by Bella Design Collective

We empower successful professional women with design intelligence to transform their visual world - making wardrobe, workspace, and home an authentic expression of who they are and the legacy they lead.

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Body Architecture

by Bella Design Collective

We empower successful women to confidently express their true Body Architecture and curate an authentic professional image where personal design becomes a powerful form of self-expression.

GRAB YOUR FREE GIFT

Lauri James Smith


Designer | Proprietor | Coach

Lauri James Smith is the author of Body Architecture: A Guide to Discovering Personal Clothing Style. Raised in a small community in Southern Oregon, her passion for design began in childhood—sketching floor plans in the dirt at recess and later sewing her first interview suit in college.

With over 20 years of experience styling women and certification in interior design, Lauri empowers women to dress with confidence by aligning their wardrobes to the natural structure of their bodies—what she calls Body Architecture.

 Unlock Your Signature Style: The Body Architecture Quiz That Changes Everything

Start your exciting journey!

  • Design Your Life -Express Your Legacy
  • Where Authentic Style Meets Purposeful Living
  • Visual Intelligence for Women Who Lead

Are you STUCK when it comes to your personal style?

Lauri James Smith helps women break free from fashion confusion by teaching them how to dress with confidence through a proven design-based approach rooted in both art and science.

Too many women silently struggle with their wardrobes, unsure what fits, what flatters, or what even feels like them. The good news? You don’t have to stay in that place of frustration. When you understand how your body was built, your unique Body Architecture, you unlock a new way of approaching style. One rooted in authenticity, clarity, and confidence.

The difference between staying stuck in uncertainty and stepping into your personal design style? It all begins with action and a guide who knows the way.

STYLE doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by design.

Style that lasts isn’t trend-based, it’s truth-based. There’s a sequence to success when it comes to personal design, and Lauri James Smith has mapped it out through decades of experience in interior design, personalized color training, and wardrobe consulting.

When you apply timeless design principles with a Spirit-led approach, you get more than a great outfit, you get lasting transformation.

Body Architecture™ is the philosophy Lauri developed after years of working with both spaces and wardrobes. By using the same elements and principles that bring harmony to a room, she helps women bring harmony to what they wear.

What if you could stop chasing fashion trends and instead wear what honors your natural frame? What if you could feel confident in your clothing choices every single day?

That’s not a dream. That’s Body Architecture and it’s waiting for you.

We can help you achieve greater success, faster, and with fewer setbacks.

COACHING

This isn’t just style coaching; it’s deep transformation. Through personalized sessions grounded in Lauri’s Body Architecture™ principles, you’ll learn to read your body’s lines like a blueprint, embrace your structure, and select garments that both flatter and liberate you daily, with renewed confidence and joy each morning truly.

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ONLINE TRAINING

Want to discover your unique design style but don’t have time to meet in person? Lauri’s Body Architecture™ Online Training brings her most powerful insights straight to your laptop. This self‑paced curriculum was designed to help you decode your natural structure, understand your personal proportions, and build a wardrobe that enhances, not hides your design.

Learn More

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Looking for a speaker who brings both heart and high‑impact insight? Lauri James Smith blends design thinking, style clarity, and transformational coaching in talks that energize audiences. With warmth, humor, and depth, her presentations are customized to match each group’s needs, leaving all listeners inspired, equipped and eager to apply what they learn.

Learn More

Allysia


Self-Employed | California

"After being on a wild job hunt for the second time in 6 months, it really reinforces the thankfulness I have for your mentoring. All of my interviews went so smoothly, and I had no problems with presenting myself. I hope that you are continuing that kind of training with your current students? It’s worth so much!"

Jenny


Washington

"I found what Lauri expected from us in branding ourselves was what was expected in the professional world once I got out of her program.

This may sound arrogant, but I am very successful now."

Anna Delise


Pivot Marketing Group | Oregon

"Starting my career I hardly have any experience and no substantial skills to offer so that least I can do is present myself well, thanks for teaching me that."

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Lauri James Smith


Designer | Proprietor | Coach

Lauri James Smith is the author of Body Architecture: A Guide to Discovering Personal Clothing Style. Raised in a small community in Southern Oregon, her passion for design began in childhood—sketching floor plans in the dirt at recess and later sewing her first interview suit in college.

With over 20 years of experience styling women and certification in interior design, Lauri empowers women to dress with confidence by aligning their wardrobes to the natural structure of their bodies—what she calls Body Architecture.

Her work shifts the conversation: the way you are built is not something to hide, but a reality worth adorning well. She teaches style as both an art and a science, helping women move past fashion confusion into freedom and clarity.

There is a huge difference between fashion and style. Fashion goes in and out of season, but an individual’s body design style is constant. Knowing your personal design style is about understanding your body architecture your bone to muscle structure.

Lauri empowers individuals by working with the elements and principles of design to build a wardrobe that is physically flattering and confidence enhancing. Her own journey has been filled with 30 plus years of Interior design. Her training and expertise in wardrobing and personized color has led her to a point where these two areas have converged into a philosophy that is not just an art, but truly a science in knowing how to integrate these two disciplines.

Wearing the clothes that make you look great and feel great to be your authentic self and be free to your live out your true identity is her goal. This Design Style book is about using the elements and principles of design to select garments that are fashioned for you.

Having roots in a community of five hundred in Southern Oregon, and spending half her life in Southern California, Lauri has a diverse background giving deep inference to her work.

She has owned and operated her own interior design business for Twenty Years, implementing events for ten years, and is completing her fifth-year teaching Interior Design college students. While in California, she consulted with such companies as Litton Industries, the Automobile Club, First Interstate Bank, Foursquare International, and numerous homeowners in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.

As a Certified Interior Designer (CID), Lauri can assist in making your living and work environment functional and aesthetic. With a background in design and organizational management, she will offer consultation and implementation to give permanent changes from the inside out, including blueprints and bidding. CID recognizes the professional service of preparing nonstructural or nonseismic plans consistent with sections 5805 and 5538 of the California Business and Professions Code in accordance with local building departments.

Why you can depend on Lauri James Smith to help you dress with confidence and live in alignment with your personal design:

  • REPUTABLE – Lauri James Smith has been guiding women in design and personal style since 1991. With over three decades of experience in interior design, color theory, and wardrobe styling, she’s a trusted mentor, speaker, and educator in both her community and industry.
  • EXPERIENCED – From corporate training rooms to one-on-one consultations, Lauri has worked with hundreds of women to unlock their unique design blueprint. Her proudest achievement? The long-term relationships she’s built with women who return year after year, trusting her guidance as their lives and wardrobesevolve.
  • INTEGRITY – Lauri leads with a Spirit-centered approach rooted in truth, not trends. Her mission is to honor the God-given beauty of every woman by helping her align her outer appearance with her inner design always with honesty, care, and excellence.
  • DESIGN-BASED RESOURCES – From her signature Body Architecture™ method to immersive trainings and style workshops, Lauri’s resources are built on timeless design principles. These are not cookie-cutter tips, they are transformative frameworks that deliver clarity and confidence.
  • CUSTOMIZABLE – No two women are the same and Lauri believes your personal style journey should reflect that. May it be stepping into a new season, revamping your wardrobe, or learning how to dress your unique frame, her guidance is always tailored to your needs and lifestyle.
  • 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE – Lauri is deeply invested in your transformation. She’s committed to walking alongside you until you feel confident and aligned in what you wear. No confusion. No overwhelm. Just real results and wholehearted support.

COACHING

If you're ready to step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and your most authentic presence, Lauri offers private coaching designed to help you align your wardrobe and your life with the beauty of your natural design.

BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY SESSION!

COACHING

If you're ready to step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and your most authentic presence, Lauri offers private coaching designed to help you align your wardrobe and your life with the beauty of your natural design.

BOOK YOUR FREE STRATEGY SESSION!

Your body has a design. Let’s dress it with purpose. 

This isn't just style coaching. This is transformation from the inside out.

Lauri’s coaching method is rooted in the principles of Body Architecture™, her signature approach to helping women understand and embrace their God-given structure. Through personalized coaching, you’ll learn to read your body’s lines like a blueprint and select garments that both flatter and free you.

It’s about more than clothes. It’s about reclaiming your identity and walking confidently in it.

Our Coaching Clients Receive:

  • A personalized style discovery plan rooted in the principles of Body Architecture™
  • Weekly or monthly coaching sessions with Lauri
  • Style-based self-awareness exercises to unlock identity and expression
  • Color and design consultations tailored to your unique features
  • Ongoing accountability, feedback, and encouragement
  • Direct email access for support between sessions
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You were designed with intention and dressing with intention changes everything. Whether you’ve felt lost in the world of trends or are simply ready to stop settling for "just okay" in your appearance, Lauri’s coaching helps you finally align how you look with who you truly are.

“Design is not just for rooms, it’s for people. And the most powerful style is the one that reflects your true design.” — Lauri James Smith

Take the first step toward clarity and confidence. Let’s design your life from the closet out.

Accelerating Your Success

We all define success differently. For some, it might be the ability to purchase a new car or take a fantastic vacation. For others, it might mean being able to provide for one’s family, or having lots of free time to spend with them. 

No matter what your definition of success, now there is a tool to accomplish it! 

Lauri James Smith shows you how to accelerate your success with an ingenious new system for maximized achievement: 

  •  The 5 Laws of Rapid Advancement 
  •  Surefire Steps to Becoming a Stronger, More Strategic Decision-Maker 
  •  The “People First” Principles 
  •  How to Find (and Become) a Magnificent Mentor
  •  Finally Revealed: The Real Secret of Success
BOOK YOUR FREE SESSION NOW!

ONLINE TRAINING

Want to discover your unique design style but don’t have time to meet in person? Lauri’s Body Architecture™ Online Training brings her most powerful insights straight to your laptop.

GRAB YOUR FREE GIFT

ONLINE TRAINING

Want to discover your unique design style but don’t have time to meet in person? Lauri’s Body Architecture™ Online Training brings her most powerful insights straight to your laptop.

GRAB YOUR FREE GIFT

This self-paced curriculum was designed to help you decode your natural structure, understand your personal proportions, and build a wardrobe that enhances, not hides your design.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify your body’s architectural structure
  • Understand which fabrics, lines, and silhouettes work for you
  • Clarify your personalized style language
  • Avoid costly wardrobe mistakes
  • Build confidence every time you get dressed

Each video module is broken into bite-sized lessons that walk you step-by-step through Lauri’s proven method. It’s like having a personal stylist and design mentor right in your pocket.

Lauri’s approach blends her 30+ years in interior design, wardrobe consulting, and color theory into a deeply personal system that works. This is where style meets science, and the result is lasting transformation.

You don’t need another outfit. You need a framework, and that framework starts here, on your time, in your space, at your pace.

Accelerating Your Success

We all define success differently. For some, it might be the ability to purchase a new car or take a fantastic vacation. For others, it might mean being able to provide for one’s family, or having lots of free time to spend with them. 

No matter what your definition of success, now there is a tool to accomplish it! 

Lauri James Smith shows you how to accelerate your success with an ingenious new system for maximized achievement: 

  •  The 5 Laws of Rapid Advancement 
  •  Surefire Steps to Becoming a Stronger, More Strategic Decision-Maker 
  •  The “People First” Principles 
  •  How to Find (and Become) a Magnificent Mentor
  •  Finally Revealed: The Real Secret of Success

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Looking for a speaker who brings both heart and high-impact insight? Lauri James Smith offers a powerful blend of design thinking, style clarity, and transformational coaching in her speaking engagements.

GRAB YOUR FREE GIFT

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Looking for a speaker who brings both heart and high-impact insight? Lauri James Smith offers a powerful blend of design thinking, style clarity, and transformational coaching in her speaking engagements.

GRAB YOUR FREE GIFT

From women’s conferences to leadership retreats and creative summits, Lauri delivers dynamic talks that help women:

  • Shift from fashion confusion to design clarity
  • Embrace their natural structure with confidence
  • Learn the design principles behind a functional, flattering wardrobe
  • Reconnect with their God-given identity
  • Leave the room feeling seen, inspired, and equipped

With warmth, humor, and depth, Lauri’s presentations are always customized to fit your audience’s needs. Whether you’re gathering a group of women seeking personal growth, hosting a style-forward leadership event, or empowering entrepreneurs to show up with presence, Lauri’s words create real movement.

As the author of Body Architecture: A Guide to Discovering Personal Clothing Style, Lauri’s message is grounded in both experience and expertise. She’s spent decades in both interiors and identity work and her message resonates with women who are ready for both beauty and breakthrough.

“The way you are built is not something to fix—it’s something to celebrate.” — Lauri James Smith

Booking fills quickly. Connect with Lauri and find out if your event is the right fit.

Accelerating Your Success

We all define success differently. For some, it might be the ability to purchase a new car or take a fantastic vacation. For others, it might mean being able to provide for one’s family, or having lots of free time to spend with them. 

No matter what your definition of success, now there is a tool to accomplish it! 

Lauri James Smith shows you how to accelerate your success with an ingenious new system for maximized achievement: 

  •  The 5 Laws of Rapid Advancement 
  •  Surefire Steps to Becoming a Stronger, More Strategic Decision-Maker 
  •  The “People First” Principles 
  •  How to Find (and Become) a Magnificent Mentor
  •  Finally Revealed: The Real Secret of Success

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Start your exciting journey!

  • Design Your Life -Express Your Legacy
  • Where Authentic Style Meets Purposeful Living
  • Visual Intelligence for Women Who Lead

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