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belle gifts for the graduate…with a bit of Indie flair

12 Friday May 2017

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bags, Biscayne Bay Bag, cases, Crown Jewels, duffle, earrings, Firefly, Flat Stanley pouch, Free Spirit, Gypsy Dancer, India Hicks, Indie tokens, jewelry, Margaret Hungerford, pouches, Riviera, Shuffle and Deal, tokens, totes, Winning Streak

It’s that time of year again, belles!  Those babies are graduating (they’re barely out of nappies…right?!) and it’s time to reward their amazing accomplishments, celebrate their achievements and send them on their merry way.  Stumped??  Well…we have some India-inspired ideas for you…


The Crown Jewels jewelry case…to let her know what a precious gem she is (shown with the Shuffle and Deal wallet and the Free Spirit necklaces…may she always be free!)


The Firefly will let her shine, shine, shine (and keep the necessities on hand)!


The Flat Stanley pouch…don’t let her forget her inner child!


The Riviera Tote will come in handy for the girl on-the-go (in palm, poppy and rapeseed yellow)


The Riviera Wash Bag in poppy and palm (also available in rapeseed yellow)…because we want her to always be prepared for an adventure 


For her extended excursions…maybe she needs the whole kit-n-kaboodle with the Riviera Duffle, the Baby Riviera and the wash bag…’cause bein’ a bag lady ain’t a bad thing! (Shown in rapeseed yellow, also available in poppy and palm)

The Biscayne Bay bag will prove to be an essential for move-in day and beyond…while the Baby Biscayne keeps the smaller goodies all nice-n-tidy


The Gypsy Dancer earring…may she always remember to dance!


The Winning Streak necklace…because her winning streak has just begun

But no need to stop there…check out the jewelry and Indie tokens yourself.  Ya never know what treasures you might find!!

Wrap it up, belles!

a&a



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belles blush on occasion …

11 Thursday May 2017

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blush, color, fashion, shopstyle, trending

We love a trend and this one has us glowing! Here are our picks. Whether you want to embrace it wholeheartedly or just a hint…

Talitha – Jaya Tasseled Silk And Cotton-blend Kaftan – Pink • $535 Here

Barneys New York Women’s Block-Heel Suede Slingback Sandals • Barneys New York • $295Here

Manebi – Hamptons Suede Espadrilles – Blush • Manebi • Sold Out  Here for wish list

Boutique Moschino – Crepe Mini Dress – Pink • Moschino • $625 Here

Elizabeth and James – Willow Ribbed-knit Top – Blush • Elizabeth and James • $325 Here

Sam Edelman – Leya Faux Fur-embellished Suede Slip-on Sneakers – Pink • Sam Edelman • $100 Here

Saint Laurent – Shopping Large Textured-leather Tote – Blush • Saint Laurent • $995 Here

See by Chloé – Tiered Stretch-knit Top – Pastel pink • See by Chloe • $265 Here

Paul & Joe – Ribbed Cashmere Top – Pastel pink • Paul & Joe • $345 Here

Chan Luu – Cashmere And Silk-blend Scarf – Baby pink • Chan Luu • $195Here

Women’s Baublebar ‘Pinata’ Tassel Earrings • BaubleBar • $36 Here

Alexandre Birman – Lupita Ruffle-trimmed Suede Sandals – Antique rose • Alexandre Birman • $625 Here

Women’s Free People ‘Show Me Some Shoulder’ Off The Shoulder Cotton Blouse • Urban Outfitters • $78 Here

L’Agence – Margot Cropped High-rise Skinny Jeans – Pastel pink • L’Agence • $225 Here

Ulla Johnson Women’s Ingrid Suede Slide Sandals • Ulla Johnson • $330 Here

And because we couldn’t resist… a few more…

Anthropologie Romane Wedding Guest Dress • Anthropologie • $150 Here

Callisto Taffy Scalloped Flats • Callisto • $50.99 Here

Stuart Weitzman Decorslide Sandals • Stuart Weitzman • $498 Here

What’s that?  You love them all??  Aww…you’re making us blush!

a&a

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ready to run into summer…

08 Monday May 2017

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air presto, athletic shoes, Nike, nike.com, sneakers

We blles are thinking these chic sneaks are the perfect motivation to get us to stay on track 


Via Nike

As they say…just do it!

a&a

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mother’s day is almost here…India has ya covered

01 Monday May 2017

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Clutch, earrings, gifts, handbags, India Hicks, jewelry, Margaret Hungerford, mother's day, necklace, purse, tassel

We have been making a wishlist for Mother’s Day…shocker!  Thought we would share some of our India Hicks picks for your shopping inspiration…

First…The Crown Jewels…


The Komboloi is just the right piece to help Mom chill


Keep Mom In the Loop


Keep her smellin’ fresh-n-fancy with this brilliant Pomander Ball necklace


Let her dance the night away in the Disco Volante earring


The Double O necklace…a statement-maker

And a belle must always be fully accessorized…


The Agra Tassel will help her keep up with her keys…stylishly, of course!


The Big Zipper


The classic Lady P handbag


The “with it” Dougal clutch

We will take any and all…and so will your sweet Mama!!  Click here to shop the whole site and make your own picks!!  Tell India that Ambassador Margaret and the Belles sent you 😉

a&a

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kickin’ up our heels…

20 Thursday Apr 2017

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Bettye Muller, circus by sam edelman, Desi, emilia, franco sarto, free people, hinge, Janice, Layla, Leah, Lucky Brand, marc fisher, marigold, MarYSol, Muse Shoe Studio, nordstrom, Raye, Revolve Clothing, Sam Edelman, sandal, shoes, Vash

The color, the block heel and the height make these shoes sheer perfection…

For those of you who can #shoplocal at our fave spots…here are some picks from Muse Shoe Studio in Greenville…

This Marc Fisher “tie-up” is perfect for an all-day or all-night summer outing!

It’s the “Remone” and sells for $170

This super comfy kick is from Lucky Brand…and just $119

And the Vash clutch ($143) is the perfect complement!

And for the online shopper…

By Raye from Revolve Clothing

Or these… 


By Raye from Revolve Clothing
How about These?

By Sam Edelman from Revolve clothing
Or try These


By Free People from Revolve Clothing
And get a load of these


By Hinge from Nordstrom
Last but not least

By Via Spiga from Nordstrom

And for those of you who would like an espadrille (block heels and espadrilles are a belle’s best option for summer lawn parties!)…


Try the “Dusty” from Bettye Muller (available at Muse Shoe Studio) along with that awesome Mar Y Sol straw bag ($135)!!

Kick ’em up, belles!!

a&a

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belles are blushing…kickin’ up our heels. 

17 Monday Apr 2017

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nordstrom, Pour la Victoire, sandal, shoe, stuart weitzman

Looking for the perfect nude shoe to go with spring’s blushes and neutrals?  Well…we found some options at Nordstrom that just might tickle your fancy…


Both of these are absolutely beautiful on!  

On the left, the Stuart Weitzman “Nudistsong” in “Naked Suede” lives up to its name!  For those with a pinky-peach skin tone, this one disappears…in an excellent way!

On the right, the Pour la Victoire “Elisa” sandal is just the right matte metallic to get their attention without screaming “look at me all bright-n-shiny”.  No one wants a screamin’ shoe!

Although these are both a bit on the “tall” side with sky-high heels, they are actually quite comfortable if you dare to go there.

Give ’em a try…cause, of course, it’s #allabouttheshoe

a&a 



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bonnets, belles…

16 Sunday Apr 2017

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bunny ears, Easter, Sadie

Sadie…rockin’ the bunny ears like a belle!

Remembering Sadie and wishing all a happy Easter.

a&a

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belles are giddy for gingham…

07 Friday Apr 2017

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bowties, coffee cup, gingham, plates, playing cards, ties

Gingham.  So fresh, so happy, so spring!! Check out our picks for rockin’ this check…

Let the games begin! 

Let’s not forget our precious belle Pups…

And for a little Entertaining…


Can you hear us Now??

How about the boy belles….

And the man belles….

And let’s perk up our java…

We could go on & on but we need to do some shopping.  Now, get busy, belles!  You need some too!!

a&a

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what a belle bought…

03 Monday Apr 2017

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Christian Louboutin, Net a porter, nordstrom, pump, rupert sanderson, sandal, shoes

Belles love to shop…and we love to share!  Here are some of our recent purchases that we just had to call to your attention.  

The Simple Pump from Christian Louboutin is one of our favorites!!  And this rich caramel color makes it irresistible!  We both have them and wear them probably a bit too much…but we are working on decreasing the price-per-wear!


Available at Nordstrom

These sandals are going to be a belle’s go-to for day to night and everything in between. Whether it’s jeans, dresses, shorts, or cropped pants, these will make every combination! 


From Net a porter by Rupert Sanderson

We have them.  We think you need them too!!

a&a

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belles love to be well-heeled…

16 Thursday Mar 2017

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hi heel, low heel, pearls, saks, sandals, stuart weitzman

And of course…pearls before swine !!! 

For those who like to reach new heights …

And those who like to lay low…

Both are Stuart weitzman… from Saks

We love. You will too!!

a&a

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