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local lovin’…shopping edition

18 Saturday Apr 2020

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Augusta Twenty, Celia B, Coleman Collection, dress, H. Goose, local, Monkees of the West End, Muse Shoe Studio, Pedro Anton, Pink Chicken, Rush Wilson, sandals, savvy, shop, tops, Twill, Ulla Johnson, Xirena

Time to show some local love, belles!!

With all this “sheltering in place”, we are sure thinking of our local business owners and how they must be missing their shoppers!! We couldn’t help but wonder…what on earth can a belle do to help??

Well…we can keep shoppin’ – online, on instagram, by FaceTime, or just a quick call. There are all sorts of ways to break down those “social distancing” barriers!!

We checked with some of our favorite local merchants (and did a bit of shopping ourselves while we were at it) to give you the how-to on scoring some of their spring/summer goodies right from the comfort of your own, personal quarantine spot!

At Monkee’s of the West End one of us scored this cute little number…

The Cherry Dress from Celia B at Monkee’s

You can view Monkee’s inventory (shoes, accessories, clothing, vintage…) and purchase online for pickup at the store or have your goodies shipped. And…at the moment, shoppers get 20% off online purchases, so click away , belles!!

At Twill, we found an excellent assortment of jeans, accessories, and cute summer tops including several like this one by Xirena…

The Eden shirt in white from Xirena at Twill

Twill has everything up and running on their website as well, so purchases are super easy! Just click, purchase, done. They offer pick-up, local delivery, and shipping – no excuses.

Muse Shoe Studio is also worthy of some lovin’!

We are all about these cuties…

From Pedro Anton at Muse

They are posting their wares on instagram @museshoestudio and have regular shop hours (Mon – Sat 10-3) to answer calls and fill orders! PLUS…they are also offering 20% OFF all shoes!!

Here’s the “how-to” for quarantine-shopping at Muse…

Next up…Savvy Greenville! Another one of our faves and certainly worthy of some love and attention, Savvy also has their online shopping experience down pat!

One of us nabbed this breezy number …

Halsey Vintage Floral Dress in antique white by Pink Chicken at Savvy

We all need a little “retail therapy” as they say!! Savvy is offering free shipping over $100 – so get busy, belles!

Augusta Twenty is also ready and waiting with an excellent online shopping experience! We are all about some Ulla Johnson and they have quite the selection!!

But, why not elevate your lounging look with this kimono by Spell & the Gypsy Collective…

The Hendrix robe from Spell & the Gypsy Collective at August 20

Hop on Augusta Twenty’s website and have some virtual fun!

And downtown, Coleman Collection is full of all kinds of goodies! Jennifer’s website is fully functional and just waiting for your clicks!

And we are diggin’ some of her Coleman Collecton Private Label items like this fun, fancy baby…

One day, we will have the PERFECT event for donning something this fancy…we promise!! (as we sit in our pj’s at 5pm these days)

And for the fellas…

Rush Wilson is a must-do while you are clicking away!

They are offering “virtual shopping” by appointment and “RW Direct” with items curated with the discerning shopper in mind, posted online and ready for purchase (take all or just one or two of the items)…

Above…shirts from H Goose, and Duckhead chinos

Rush has someone always “manning” the store, so get in touch! They would love to hear from you and help in any way!

We know…we know…there are MANY more shops to cover! We will get to them and work to send some clicks their way as well!

For now, you have your shopping work cut out for ya!

a&a

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cheeky kicks…belles dig happy feet

14 Thursday Feb 2019

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Lola Cruz, sneakers, Yoox

On a recent visit to Tuscaloosa to see a junior belle, one of us made a very happy Lola Cruz purchase…

We just love a touch of whimsy…and this little sneaker has it in spades!!

The military green is pretty awesome, too…

Or get this pink version here…

We can’t help but feel happy every time we see (and wear) them!!

😜😜

a&a

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belles belt it out…

25 Thursday Oct 2018

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accessories, b-low the belt, belts, frame, Neiman Marcus, Rag and Bone, Revolve, said, shopbop

If y’all haven’t noticed, belts are back in season and we’re fully wrapping ourselves around this fashion moment.

Here are a few of our faves….

This one from Frame

Via Neiman Marcus

An animal print is definitely a Neutral . This one is from Rag and Bone

Via Neiman Marcus

We bought this one from Rag and Bone and have been wearing constantly….

Via Neiman Marcus

Love the buckle on this from B low the belt

Via Shopbop

Another great black one from B-low the belt

Via Revolve

Love the square buckle on this Frame belt

Via Net a porter

Buckle up belles!!

a&a

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what a belle bought…belle-ringin’ denim

22 Monday Oct 2018

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denim, frame, Intermix, Jeans

Gettin’ ready for fall and cooler weather, we are on the hunt for some belle-ringin’ items for the wardrobe!

One recent purchase…

Frame Le High split jeans available at Intermix

These will be on repeat for the next several months!!

Grab yourself a pair!!

a&a

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coveta-belle vs afforda-belle…

18 Thursday Oct 2018

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band of gypsies, booties, loeffler randall, Muse Shoe Studio, Net a porter, nordstrom, shoes

Corduroy, camel, and booties are all having a moment…and we found two great pairs that are almost twinning! Check ’em out…

The first from Loeffler Randall … a beautiful and quality shoe that will set you back a wee bit …

Via Net a porter

And this one from Band of Gypsies

Via Nordstrom and our favorite local shoe store Muse Shoe Studio.

The price is unbelievable- under one hundred dollars….just sayin!

a&a

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what a belle bought…

15 Monday Oct 2018

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denim, fashion, Jeans, mother denim, mother jeans, Neiman Marcus, rose and ivory, Twill sc

While running into one of our favorite stores, Twill, on the search for some black jeans, we came across these fun belle-ringers from Mother.

Of course, we completely forgot about the need for black jeans and fell in love with this fresh pair.

Photos via Neiman Marcus

You can purchase them here or here

You’re welcome!

a&a

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a new belle-ringin’ earring trend…

04 Thursday Oct 2018

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earrings, gold, Laura Lombardi, Net a porter

We’ve sported the chandelier, the tassel, the bon-bon…now it’s time to embrace chunky gold for the ears!

Here are just a few picks from Laura Lombardi at Net-a-Porter to get ya started…

The Mini Porta

The Link

And the Onda …with a removable silver-tone bonus!!

All of the earrings are hollowed out gold-tone brass so that they are lightweight and easy to wear all day! And at $75-$200…their price-per-wear is totally belle-ringin’!!

a&a

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what a belle bought…kickin’ up our heels

27 Thursday Sep 2018

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animal print, Bergdorf Goodman, Manolo Blahnik, sandals, shoes, shopstyle

We just bought these Manolo Blahnik sandals and we are obsessed….

They’re already on regular rotation…and so comfortable! We are in love…just sayin

Via Bergdorf Goodman

Available here

Shoe la la!

a&a

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belles are blazin’…

17 Monday Sep 2018

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frame, Intermix, Jonathan Simkhai, veronica beard

Blazers are ringin’ our belle lately! Here are some of our current faves…

From Veronica Beard…this green is one of the”colors of the season”…

Available at Intermix

From Jonathan Simkhai…not your typical blazer, but über belle-ringin’…

Available at Intermix

Loving navy right now…and this yummy velvet piece from Frame…

Also available at Intermix

Happy shopping, belles!

a&a

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get ‘em while they’re hot…

07 Friday Sep 2018

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denim, J Brand, Jeans, white jeans

We been having a serious love affair lately with J Brand lately. Their fits are consistent, their style classic and their variety makes sure that there is something for everyone.

Our latest purchase was this Jean.

We are huge fans of wearing white denim all year round, and the lace on the bottom of these with its slightly creamier tone will make this is a go-to pair.

Via J Brand

Via J Brand

The best part ??? THEY ARE ON SALE !!!!

Now we really need your help. If anyone out there knows who makes the shoes in the photo will you please let us know? We are dying to have these, so if you can find them, we’d be ever so grateful!!

a&a

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