ABOUT

My name is Annette, and I am the proud owner of bella&mango which I operate out of a tiny 850 square foot brick and mortar in Saint Louis, Missouri.

I started my boutique journey 18 years ago in rural Iowa - a small business that pairs perfectly with my still full-time job as a freelance graphic designer. I opened bella&mango in 2024 after a blessed ten years as co-owner of Two Pink Elephants, a boutique in O’ Fallon, MO. Many best describe my little shop as trendy, comfortable and affordable. I love to search for unique and sometimes quirky pieces that lean into the trends of the season!

I was raised in Africa by my mother, a native Kenyan, and Danish father who worked in exporting in Kenya. I named the store in honor of my mother’s middle name, and mango came from the fond memories I have of picking and eating countless mangos during my childhood in Africa. I came to the United States for my university studies and ended up making a life here with my husband and two beautiful daughters. 

I am grateful for this blessed opportunity to interact with women and hopefully in a small way make them feel amazing about how they look as they tackle their day or whatever occasion they are shopping for. I am so humbled to share this space with all the incredible women who come through these doors!

Thank you for stopping by, be it online or a visit to the shop in person. It is my honor to be here, and thank you for shopping small!