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lip fairy-tales really ring our belle!

05 Monday Nov 2018

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While there are endless options in the hunt for the perfect lipstick, sometimes a belle needs a fairy-tale to believe in.

We were recently turned on to a unique line of lipcare products (thank you, Cary!) that not only makes totally belle-ringin’ lipsticks, they give back to some very worthy causes with each and every purchase! How refreshing!

Color the World gives the gift of color…and the gift of support…

“Each shade helps support a good cause around the world, and with each tube of lipstick color sold, 10% of the net profits goes to a cause. – Founded with love in Raleigh, NC.“ 

And another belle-ringin’ detail…all products are all-natural / vegan / cruelty-free!

Here are some examples…

Click here to give ‘em a try!

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be a drop-dead gorgeous belle…

29 Monday Oct 2018

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While a freshly washed head of hair is a beautiful thing, it’s just not a reality for either of us on a daily basis. First off, it’s just not good to use shampoo every day (according to the NYTimes), but, truth be told…we just don’t WANT to! So…we have been keeping the dry shampoo makers in business!

One that happens to be at the top of our list lately…

Drop Dead Gorgeous Dry Shampoo from Handmade Heroes. Perfect for all hair colors (we both use it with great success), it adds body and texture to boot!

Available at Amazon

Getcha some, you drop dead gorgeous belle, you!

a&a

a few of our favorite things…

11 Thursday Oct 2018

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We have a dear friend (hello, Scott) who recently reminded us that we should all be sharing our favorite things! After all, how is a belle to know if other belles don’t share?! This got us thinkin’ about our go-to, daily products that keep us feelin’ and lookin’ good. Here are a few…

Most of these are in the daily rotation…while others (hello, Mario Badescu) are on an as-needed basis.

The perfect skin-polisher…

Tatcha enzyme powder gives the most gentle, beautiful glow! (It happens to be a fave of the new Duchess of Sussex, aka Meghan Markle as well!). Available at Sephora and Amazon

A multi-tasker for the hair…

R & Co Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner cleans and conditions all at once…and SMELLS AMAZING!!! Available at Amazon and Net-a-Porter

For the MANY days we skip shampoo altogether…

Bumble & Bumble pret-a-powder dry shampoo is the very best brunette-belle has ever used! Perfect for blondes as well, the brunette bonus is its utter invisibility! It gives volume and texture on the down-low. Brilliant!! Available at Walgreens and Amazon

Brow perfection…

Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil available at Sephora and Ulta – this little magic wand fills sparse brows in a snap

For a bit of stepped-up exfoliation…

French Girl Rose Facial Polish – while the Tatcha enzyme powder is a mild resurfacer, this polish turns it up a notch

To control shine and fight sun damage…

Supergoop! Invincible Setting Powder…available at Neiman Marcus and Sephora – perfect for a day on the run!

We’ll cover the next few items in a bit. Enough “favoriting” for now!

a&a

belles go brazilian…(it’s not what you think!)

01 Monday Oct 2018

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We are always on the hunt for a great lotion and have tried at least a bazillion.

We were playing in a little round robin recently and a belle friend started regaling us about the benefits of this body lotion. Despite being super creamy, it absorbs beautifully, and the aroma is divine…but it has an added perk. It actually minimizes any dimples you might have for a few hours. Score! We have become addicted to this wonderful elixir also known as Brazilian Bum Bum Cream .

Photo via Sephora . Available at Sephora .

We also fell in love with another product from Sol de Janeiro . This bronzing oil is amazing, and after two minutes is completely transfer free! It gives the perfect amount of sheen and shimmer to enhance your legs and blur any flaws.

Image via Revolve.

Available at Revolve

So let’s all go Brazilian….just sayin’

a&a

gettin’ cheeky…

13 Thursday Sep 2018

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We love to share our favorite things…and love to hear about yours as well! So when we find a must-have, we can’t wait to let ya know! Such as…a staple that one of us has in her bag-o-tricks (purse) at all times…

Stila Convertible Color in “petunia” (a peachy coral)

or in “Lillium” (a more reserved nude/ pink)…available at Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, and Amazon

The creamy, coral goodness of “petunia” is a great pick-me-up to a tired, washed out face. It’s an instant lift to the spirits and the look! Tap onto cheeks, smooth onto the lips, and you are ready to face the day (or night!)

“Lillium” is a universally flattering pink that’ll make ’em wonder how you got that glow!

They’ll ring your belle. We promise.

a&a

goin’ high-brow…

27 Monday Aug 2018

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Sometimes a belle wants to go a little high-brow with her brows…but it’s pretty much a pain in the you-know-what to take the time to get them “just right”.

Well…

This little magic wand makes it a snap!! The Goof Proof Brow Pencil from Benefit is quick-n-easy and comes in a range of colors sure to match up with any belle.

Available at Benefit, Sephora, Ulta, and Nordstrom

No excuses now!

a&a

A Sephora-belle gift or two….

23 Monday Oct 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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