12 Tuesday Apr 2016
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cocktails, dresses, fashion, Intermix, mimosa, refinery 29, Revolve, Shannon Kirsten, shoes, sunglasses, The Food Charlatan
Our favorite spring cocktail: 
Our favorite new artichoke recipe: 
Please avoid making these common kitchen mistakes…
Belles like to view the world through rose colored glasses…
With spring celebrations popping up, we could all use a new frock…
And a new pair of kicks…
Time to tip-toe through the tulips, belles!
a&a
24 Thursday Mar 2016
Posted in fashion forward
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6 Shore Road, bikini, ElleJay, Lenny Neimeyer, maillot, Mara Hoffman, Revolve Clothing, RVCA, swimsuits
Time to treat ourselves to a new bathing suit… Love the colors of this one
From Revolve Clothing by Mara Hoffman
Loving the clean look and crisp cut of this bikini…
Via Revolve clothing by ElleJay
We have always been fans of the bandeau….
Via Revolve clothing by RVCA
If y’all prefer a Maillot…
Via Revolve clothing by 6 shore road
And this one with the fringe on top…
Via Revolve clothing by Lenny Niemeyer
And this elegant flattering number
Via Revolve clothing by Lenny Niemeyer
And remember this one we shared just a few days ago? Time to put your water wings on, belles…
a&a
21 Monday Mar 2016
Posted in fashion forward
10 Thursday Mar 2016
Posted in fashion forward, what's ringin' our belle
Statement earrings are back on the runways and should be a part of every belle’s jewelry drawer…we love these sooo much!!
Nolita Drops
All from BaubleBar. Chandeliers for zee ears!!! Divine!
a&a
07 Monday Mar 2016
Posted in fashion forward
A belle can never have too many shoes…
From Nordstrom
This style is here to stay for awhile. These Steve Madden beauties are from Nordstrom.
Step on it and step into these perk-me-ups!
a&a
26 Friday Feb 2016
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Of shoulders that is…
We are loving this trend! It’s a great way to be sexy, sophisticated, sultry, romantic, chic, and above all…classy.
Here are our top pics:
Fresh & fun…wear it casual or add some jewelry to dress it up. From Saks. By Rag and bone
We are really loving Tibi right now. This top could be your uniform .
We can’t begin to tell you how much we love this Top from Saks
Sometimes a dress avec color is what we want…here it is
We want to wear this shirt every day! From Saks
This Rag and Bone top is everything. We know because we have it. Get it Here and Here
A classic top from Bailey 44. Available at Shopbop
So, belles …time to shoulder on….
a&a
16 Tuesday Feb 2016
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We did a post not too long ago featuring our favorite fitness-wear du jour…read that full post here.
We have received so many requests and questions about this parka that we featured, we felt the need to repost it with the links where you can find it. Hurry though, it is selling like hot cakes!!!
Available through Nordstrom and Amazon, it is not at all bulky but keeps that winter chill at bay.
Get clickin’!
a&a
28 Thursday Jan 2016
Posted in fashion forward, healthy belle
We know working out is a chore, but there are a few ways to make it more fun (and look good while you are at it).
Our biggest tip is to workout with a friend. If she can do it, so can you…and you have someone to talk to, whine with, and to hold you accountable. No excuses!!
So…back to “lookin’ good”…we’ve come up with some great fashion finds to motivate y’all.
From our new favorite website for all things fitness… Bandier.
A classic Banded sweatshirt
The Perfect performance long tight
A fresh take on a legging
Add a little color to your workout with the Camo support tank
For the more classically-inclined belle, the Central Park west tank
Next stop ..Nordstrom
For wintery outings…a parka that won’t make you puffy!
For windy outings…the perfect jacket
Love these running tights….
Love the back on this Camisole tank
When there’s just a chill in the air, we love a vest
Belles love a Racer back….
Sometimes you need a heads-up and an accurate scale is the key. This one is a great option and is Bluetooth capable.
From Amazon
And finally…for lookin’ good underneath it all…a pretty sports bra
No excuses not to look and feel good, belles…just sayin…
a&a
21 Thursday Jan 2016
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amazon, aquazzura, booties, dolce vita, Intermix, loeffler randall, mules, nordstrom, Rag and Bone, saks, sandals, shopbop, Vince
Can y’all guess which ones we might have already purchased???
Sleek, sophisticated, classy…and the heel!!! This sandal is a must!!!
Great looking…and a great price to boot! These kicks are a great addition to any belle’s closet!
This cognac color is our new obsession. We can’t stop thinking about these beauties.
Y’all won’t feel like donkey’s a** in these mules !! Love the tassels!!
How about these grey, glamorous lovelies…and this is a great height to kick up your heels
We adore open toe booties….
My oh my, what do we have here??? No words!! These sandals make our hearts sing!!!
Done…for now…
These belles will always make room for more foot candy in our closets…just sayin!
a&a
14 Thursday Jan 2016
Posted in belle maison, belle-icious, fashion forward, healthy belle
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acrylic furniture, Aquatalia boots, barbecue sauce, Bezels and Bytes, blondies, budhagirl, favorite things, Fretwork Designs, kale, okra, Perennials, salted caramel, tenderloin, The French Poodle, the skimm, tomato pie, white jeans, Wisteria
To celebrate two years of this blogging business…and nearly 400 posts (yes, we have hit quite a milestone)…we thought it would be fun to list our favorite – and most talked about – posts (’cause we are really, really sweet, and we all need gentle reminders of stuff we need to do, buy, make, read…)
In the #belleicious category:
First up…The French Poodle Vinaigrette. This salad dressing is a constant in our homes. If you haven’t tried it, what are you waiting for?
Remember our foolproof Tenderloin recipe? You’re welcome 😉
Belles love barbecue…and grandmother’s BBQ sauce is the gold standard…
This roasted okra puts a tasty spin on a veggie favorite…
And in other “eat your veggies” news…you must try this tomato pie…
Seems to be all about the kale lately…this kale salad is a winner every time…
And if we are gonna splurge on dessert, it better be worth it. These salted caramel blondies do not disappoint!
Some #fashionabelle reminders:
White jeans…yes, you can wear them after Labor Day!
Aquatalia boots…you won’t believe the comfort, style and practicality! Every one is a real belle-ringer…
For the mindful belle…these BUDHAGIRL bangles totally make the cut…
For the belle-maison:
Remember when we suggested Perennials outdoor fabrics? Well, they are still our go-to for beautiful, durable upholstered pieces!
We are still all about acrylic pieces to bring a little light to a room…
And this fretwork from FretworkDesigns is still one of our favorites…
And, last…but not least…for the belle-on-the-go:
We still start every day with The Skimm (and some giggles)..we encourage you to do the same
And we keep track of our running around with our FitBit Flex, made über-stylish with our Bezels and Bytes bracelets…
And there you have ’em, belles…our faves so far!
a&a
the RARE belle 
