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one of a kindness…belles are glassy-eyed over these babies

22 Thursday Jan 2015

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Over the holidays in San Francisco, a belle was sashaying down the street doing some window shopping (belles are professionals at window shopping) when a storefront positively stopped her in her tracks…glassybaby.

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This belle just had to venture inside!!

The colors were mesmerizing…a color for every occasion, relationship or mood. When lit with a candle, they become even more beautiful…if that’s even possible! Here are some of our faves…for obvious reasons…

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BFF…if the color doesn’t get ya, then surely the name will…and 10% of the proceeds go to Sloane Kettering for cancer research.

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Princess…well this should require no explanation but we love their definition…”true, she gets to enjoy magic carpet rides and royal dances, but sometimes she must grow her hair three stories long, bite a poisoned apple or kiss a frog. We define a princess as one who can pass through great trials to find love.” We couldn’t have said it better!

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Wingman…because every belle could use a good wingman now and then…and more importantly, every belle can be great wingman…all you gotta do is call.

The best part about glassybaby…beyond the beauty of their wares…is the beauty they pay forward by donating and partnering with multiple charities. Each piece purchased provides monies to countless needy charities. Don’t you want to start collecting them all?

They can also be used as small vases …

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Swooning!!

And now they even make drinking glasses…the proceeds of which go to support veterans affairs, helping veterans in need all year round.  This is a new belle collection in the making we don’t mind telling you…given that we’ve begun a new little endeavor (see “Two Drink Minimum”), we couldn’t help but fall for these as possible starter sets…

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Splash….when just a splash (or two) will do

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Happy Hour….enough said…

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Last Call…’cause all good things must come to an end….so you can start again!!!

A mighty incredible way to give to yourself, to loved ones, and to those in need…all in one fell-swoop, wouldn’t you agree? Multitasking at its finest!

So belles, time to get your glow on…inside and out…

a&a

c’est chic…a french-y friday friend-1-1

16 Friday Jan 2015

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While we are both southern in our hearts, we we have also always been in awe and enamored with the seemingly effortless chic of the French belles.

For Christmas, Santa brought us a great book Forever Chic by Tish Jett

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Now, fair warning, you may want to wait until you have a wee bit of free time on your hands before you begin reading…cause once you start, you won’t want to stop. Filled with realistic, practical, fun, motivating information about how those French women keep themselves lookin’ so good…inside and out. By the way, they do have to work at it, they just don’t talk about it. This book is a real insider’s guide to what those women are really up to, and they have a few tricks up their sleeves we’d like to try. These French philosophies will inspire you to take the European approach to health and beauty…avec attitude !

bonne chance belles!!

a&a

“chanel”-ing our inner sun goddess…a glowy friday friend-1-1

09 Friday Jan 2015

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We love a good beauty product, but there are only a few that keep us coming back time after time…racing to replace. Well belles, this one is a keeper!!

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Chanel Soleil Tan. It is the reason for our healthy glow…our daily dose of sunshine without fearing age spots and sunburns.

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Now, we will put out a little disclaimer. It should be applied with a foundation brush and one should just start out with a tee tiny bit. Otherwise, you will feel like Cher in the 70’s!  Even so, you might panic at first swipe, but stay steady and trust us.  Start right below the cheekbones and keep blending out with the brush…blend, blend, blend (seriously…it doesn’t take long) and then brush over your forehead, nose and chin (just a touch). It blends like a dream and has staying power, and (most importantly) the ability to make you look luminous, healthy, and flawless.

It’s a wee bit pricey at $48.00, but well worth it…and it lasts forever (well at least 9-12 months).  Another perk…this bronzer is a creme-powder version so it gives us a glow that straight powder just can’t deliver…no matter how hard the poor dear tries. Some of us are old enough to need a lil dewy glow…not shine…glow…just sayin’.  It’s available at Nordstrom, so get clickin’.

In this instance, y’all have our permission to get a little “spendy”.  We can all pretend we have been to the islands, basking in the warm sunshine…ahhhhh!

Go on and get your glow on!!

a&a

two drink minimum…the belles’ new gig for 2015

02 Friday Jan 2015

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Well…we have made no secret of the fact that we like a glass of bubbly…an interesting cocktail…a refreshing beverage here and there. So when we were approached with a belle-worthy new gig which would allow us to do a monthly search of the greatest cocktails at our local establishments, we (very gracefully in heels) jumped at the chance!

Our new assignment is with Talk magazine…a monthly go-to publication featuring the happenings in and around our dear Greenville.

The January issue is out and we are excited to share…

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Two Drink Minimum is our first article…we feature the Moscow Mule and the St. Germaine cocktail from Breakwater Restaurant & Bar on Main Street in Greenville. We encourage you to give them a try yourselves…and be ready for something new every month.

Cheers!
a&a

ringin’ in the new year belle-style…a cheery friday friend-1-1

26 Friday Dec 2014

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We’ve spoken before about our love of bubbles…and we don’t mean the kind little children blow in the yard! We’re talkin’ champagne, prosecco, cava, sparkling wine…the delightful creations that tickle our noses and create a party-in-a-glass. Oh, what fun!!!

Well…speaking of glasses, there are some beauties out there that make the sipping even more fun…and über-stylish.

Here are some options…just in case you need to update your wares (or perhaps need an after-the-fact gift idea) before the countdown begins…

Loving this toasting set…

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From Z Gallerie, these are just a click away (and are under $40…a steal!)

Going a bit retro…

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These gold-rimmed, vintage beauties are available at One Kings Lane. Groovy!

And check out these “chic and sensible” flutes…

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From Olive and Cocoa, they double as super-stylish bud vases in the off-season. Brilliant!!

One last thing…because we like our bubbles chilled…

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Why not chill in style?? Available from Croghan’s Jewel Box (full disclosure…this is a shameless plug for a dear super-belle friend who does the most amazing job in the most amazing store in Charleston…and, yes, we might be a bit biased), this cooler will become a part of celebrations for years to come!

Santé!!
a&a

pop it, drop it, lock it post-script

19 Friday Dec 2014

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Well, belles. In the hustle and bustle, we overlooked one important detail of today’s post! Now, we don’t want you knocking their door down, but our multi-tasking earring find…

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Can be found at Cone and Coleman Collection in downtown Greenville. (That’s what we forgot…the link!!!)

Now, while we can’t promise that Janna and Jennifer can send you out of the store with a sparkly pair of your own – (if they would allow us access to their inventory records, we would certainly check for you…but that could be problematic…for them as well as our purses!!!) – they will surely find something lovely that will suit.

Check out their collection…and start one of your own. Just sayin’

a&a

pop it, drop it, lock it…a modern take on the pearl earring, a bejeweled friday friend-1-1

19 Friday Dec 2014

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We belles have been hard at work shopping for the holidays. We both have a little problem with the “one for you, one for me” thing, and this is a perfect example.

While perusing the lovelies at a local chic boutique by the name of Cone and Coleman, owned by two very savvy, classy and downright fabulous belles, we spied with our little eyes these drop-dead gorgeous earrings being worn by one of them.

Now, these are something we would jump through hoops to have on our dainty ears! They are a chic modern hoops with the fab addition of a pearl (a pearl always makes a belles glow)…

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But don’t y’all know we just love a multitasking accessory?!  You can also unscrew that pearl and wear them clean and simple!  How divine is that?

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Leaves us speechless…well almost. What a great gift for any belle who travels, is headed off to school, has everything or just because she wants a little treat!

These are most definitely a “one for you, one for me” item!!

a&a

ALERT!! arm candy arrival…best be quick

18 Thursday Dec 2014

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We belles told you about a fab local designer, Meredith Anne Sutton, not too long ago…(click here for the post). Her designs are divine, but a T bracelet is what caught our eye…

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We had found them at one of our favorite local haunts, Savvy,…but they sold out quickly (as things worth having do!)  But…guess what?! They’re baaaack!!! Well, almost. So…before you miss out again, reserve one now!! Word on the street is that they are being shipped today.  We will Instagram the moment they arrive, but you best get on the list now, belles!

They make a great stocking stuffer…just sayin’

a&a

a belle-worthy book for the holidays….or anytime really…your friday friend-1-1

12 Friday Dec 2014

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EAT DRINK NAP…about the only other words we love more are shopping and shoes, but we can dream about those while we’re napping!

Belles, this one has it all: catchy title, looks, recipes, decorating, entertaining and pampering…what more could a girl ask for in a book?!?!

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Perfection from cover to cover! Available here.

We’re thinkin’ we might want to belong to Soho House…don’t y’all? In the meantime, eat, drink, nap and enjoy !!

a&a

better than breakfast at Tiffany’s…a gift-giving bonus

06 Saturday Dec 2014

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Feel free to bow down before the fashionabelle find of late!!! We have discovered another delight that has us positively giddy!

Perhaps y’all have seen the latest ads for Tiffany’s T square collection…

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For a piddly $5000.00, you can ask Santa to put it in your stocking.

Or…you might have a better shot at getting this beauty and still leave your favorite Santa a little flush for other thoughtful gifts under the tree.

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These are made by hand from brass and are priced at…drumroll…$68.00!!! They are made by Meredith Anne Sutton, are absolutely beautiful and have a great weight and feel to them. Get them at Savvy.

But be forewarned…as these are made by hand, if you don’t act quickly, you will need to get on the wait list and put it on your wish list for valentines day. It will be worth the wait as we promise this will become a uniform piece worn everyday. Belle-worthy!!

Here’s a view of this little beauty playing nicely with her friends…

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And…because belles love options…we, of course, have a BaubleBar find that we must report! Check out this insta-stack…

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Three pieces to stack as you please, and…as with all BaubleBar finds, the price is belle-ringin’ awesome…just $58!

So there you have ’em, belles…great additions for the race to the elbow. Ready…set…go!!

a&a