Category Archives: Beauty belle

A Sephora-belle gift or two….

23 Monday Oct 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , ,

This is the time of year that Sephora comes out with some awesome limited edition gifts and there are two in particular that we bought, love and are well worth the price! 

First in our cart is the Sephora Favorites- Give Me More Lip
This collection is $68.00 and is a $254.00 value. It contains at least five full size items and is chock full of high=end brands and a slew of great colors . Mattes, glosses, lipsticks and plumpers!


Pucker Power Belles!!!  Get it Here!

Next in the ole shopping cart is the Superstars – Every Day Must Haves…and they aren’t kidding! 

Again…we have several full size and great brands but most importantly every single thing in this package we either use on the regular already or have started using because of the package.  No joke!


And at $75.00 for a $224.00 value, y’all are more than getting your money’s worth.  Just sayin…

Available here

What we also like to do is break up the packages and use divvy them up as stocking stuffers or little extra presents for all the belles we love and adore.  Christmas is just 62 sleeps away!
Let the shopping begin! 
a&a

forget the spotlight…limelight is the way to go!!  

29 Friday Sep 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , ,

A belle friend of ours just hooked us up with the most amazing makeup line that is sure to become a happy addiction!

Heck…the packaging alone is a treat in itself!!


Of course Libby’s hoping it’s for her!!


And Beans just likes to pose. He’s a fool for the camera! 

So…we bought concealer which really works and doesn’t melt off!  


Another great purchase was the setting spray with sunscreen  – and it smells good! 

Limelight’s lip glosses are amazing. The colors are beautiful and very wearable and are great for layering…but they can stand alone too!!


Check out the mirror and the bling!!! Genius!!

Divine!!  We bought the color Dream
Now the piece de resistance….the oil. Our skin has never felt or looked better…truly!!


When they call it a one drop wonder they aren’t kidding. Concocted of only Pomfera oil, this booster works for all skin types and won’t clog your pores.  Y’all will soon be glowing from within!!!

Glow belles glow!

a&a

a new beauty must for every belle…

05 Tuesday Sep 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , ,

Now that summer is “over” after Labor Day, we belles need a way to keep that healthy glow!  We have tried all sorts of self-tanners since we gave up on our baby oil and iodine concoction back in the olden days (well…at least one of us has…because the other already has a perfect olive skin-tone that keeps her looking healthy all year long)…but whatever…we digress…adult ADD anyone?! 

Our new favorites consist of a sunless tanning body lotion by St.Tropez…

Via Sephora – Available here, here and here

And the next game-changer is a tan towelette for the face by Tan Towel…


Via Ulta – Available here, here and here


Now go on and get that glow!!!

a&a

belles are getting baked…in the beauty department 

14 Monday Aug 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , ,

Through our teen belles, we are often taught about the latest beauty crazes…”baking” is one that we have loved…no cooking required!  This admittedly odd-looking process leads to a poreless, flawless finish for your face.   


Here’s the recipe…

1. Hydrate your eyes using your favorite eye cream (ours is by Dermalogica)


A little Vaseline can do the trick if you’re suffering from really dry skin.

2.   Concealer time…apply using a damp beauty sponge.  We like Cle de Peau. Whichever concealer you favor, make sure it’s creamy. Moisture is key!


3.  Add one more layer of concealer. This is optional.  We take this step when we want extra lasting power.  We use Touche Eclat by YSL. 


4. Time to bake. Use a translucent powder like this one from Laura Mercier. 


Take the dampened beauty sponge and a dip it into the powder to get a generous portion. Pack under each eye to make sure there is plenty. 

The Cosmo version…


Our version…


Let it set for 5+ minutes…a great time to check your social media…or maybe go ahead and do your eye shadow… 

5. Using a soft brush, gently fluff off excess powder and voila! You just got baked!! 

The “baking” part comes from the heat of your face setting the powder and concealer while you take a break.  Once the excess powder is gone, you end up with a china-doll-style finish.  What will the makeup artists come up with next??

a&a

it’s all about the lip, belles…

01 Thursday Jun 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , ,

One belle-friend recently asked for our current fave lipstick…because she knew our mommas taught us right (“honey, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together”).  We always, in good belle-fashion, have a couple of go-tos on hand

One current fave is Perricone MD No Lipstick Lipstick…


This universally flattering shade has just about everything a belle needs…SPF, anti-aging benefits, and a touch of natural color in a creamy, moisturizing formula.  One belle is addicted!

And once the conversation started, our sweet belle-friend shared a Nudestix find that really rang her belle…


This soft, non-drying matte stick acts as lip liner, color, and cheek stain all-in-one!!  And guess what the perfect plum-nude color is called…


BELLE!!!  Get outta town!!  How perfect is that??


And if you are anything like us…an in-store display like this just sends our hearts racing!  It’s like a candy store for grown-ups!

Remember, a well-dressed belle always has lipstick and a smile!  Go for it, belles!

a&a

our triple crown winners for undereye issues…

20 Monday Mar 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , , ,

Let’s face it…we are older than yesterday, and our eyes can show it. Whether it be puffiness, dark circles or bags, this triple threat is the cure. 

First apply Natura Bisse which will hydrate, nourish and provide a sheer coat.


Get it speedy quick HERE. 

Next our all time favorite concealer!!! Not just for eyes but any little flaws that may appear. Cle de Peau…it is by far the best!!


Get it at Saks

And step three is the brightener. We all need this. Really. 


Available at Sephora
Welcome to a lighter, brighter, fresher world!

limited-edition beauty alert, belles!!!

12 Thursday Jan 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , ,

We have been waiting for this Chanel tinted top coat to drop for months!! 

Finally this belle beauty must-have has arrived…but not for long, so hurry!! 
This takes your existing polish color to another level…deeper richer, Chanel-er !! 


Get it now at Nordstrom !! 

You’re welcome, belles.

a&a

new belle beauty favorites…your friday friend-1-1

06 Friday Jan 2017

Posted by in Beauty belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , , , , ,

As our skin changes, the routines we use need to adjust accordingly. Aging ( ugh!) weather, travel, activities, etc., all affect our go-tos. 

These are the new faves on the vanity. 


Via Amazon

Teen belles like this Makeup remover too.  And actually use it.

Via Amazon 

We are utterly obsessed with this Eye cream … wish they’d make it by the bucketful!!! 

Dermalogica has been in our repertoire before..
Via Amazon

We are reintroducing this gentle exfoliant back into the stable. It make us feel clean and refreshed but not stripped and raw


Via Amazon

Mirror mirror on the wall…a sensor mirror that will help you see clearly…whether you like it or not!! 

Try one…or try ’em all, belles!!

a&a

A Monday Mauvember purchase 

14 Monday Nov 2016

Posted by in Beauty belle

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

, , ,

We love a purchase and we embrace pucker power.  And, bonus…when it’s all for an awesome charity, we are totally on board! 

BITE Beauty has teamed up with the Mauvember Foundation to support men’s health by crafting an exclusive Amuse Bouche Lipstick in the Mauvember 2016 shade to be sold during this month of November only. 


Via Sephora

Who doesn’t crave a little Amuse Bouche? Available at Sephora
XXOO

a&a