what’s ringin’ our belle…round 78

01 Tuesday Nov 2016

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This week’s belle-ringers…

photo via pinterest


Dying to make timpano for the next dinner party!

A little decorating wisdom…


Curtain tips from Apartment Therapy (photo via Pinterest)


How to have a high energy day….great advice!


Via Oh happy day…how about a giant cream sandwich for dessert??


Via Saks…Yes belles, you can wear white jeans after Labor Day…


Just add a turtleneck!


Via Nordstrom…How about the perfect cross body?

Well, ring my belle!!

a&a

a Monday hair perk…for a super-perky belle

31 Monday Oct 2016

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We received this R+Co cleansing conditioner in a recent Birchbox and LOVED it!  Smells great, feels clean, conditions without weighing down hair…figured you might want to give it a try as well!

a&a

fall salad belleiciousness…

28 Friday Oct 2016

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Here’s a new belle-ringin’ fall favorite…a Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad!  Perfect for fall dinner parties or as a Thanksgiving side, you will have this one on repeat. 

Start with about 10-12 ounces brussels sprouts 

Remove tough outer leaves and shred sprouts

Gather remaining ingredients:  1/4 c chopped walnuts, 1/4 c crumbled blue cheese, 1/4 c dried cranberries, 1 pear, diced, 2 large, thinly sliced shallots, 2 T balsamic vinegar, 2 T olive oil, 1 t dijon mustard…

Add walnuts, pear, cranberries, and blue cheese to shredded sprouts.  

Next, combine vinegar, oil, syrup and mustard, then season with a dash of salt and pepper.  Pour dressing over salad and toss.  

And…for the final step – heat about an inch of canola oil in skillet.  Fry shallots until golden.  Add shallots to salad…


and serve!

Belleicious!

a&a

belles are all choked up…

27 Thursday Oct 2016

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We are so happy that chokers are back in fashion!  You can bet’cha bottom dollar we will be wearing this trend a lot…and, of course, we have been doin’ some shopping (’cause that’s what we do).

Here are some of our picks…


Via Shopbop by Dannijo


Via Intermix by Fallon

Via Shopbop by Lacey Ryan

Via Intermix by Rosantica

Via Shopbop by Luv Aj

Now, of course, we have to throw in some local options from one of our fave Greenville boutiques…Savvy


…this Capwell rose gold bar choker

…this Hyla Dewitt “Leo” stunner

And one belle’s recent Savvy purchase…

…this “Black River Mane” horsehair and copper piece from Which One

And a pic showing the other belle getting her choker on at a recent celebration…

That’s a wrap, belles!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 77

25 Tuesday Oct 2016

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Some belleiciousness…


Via Pinterest…a genius hack perfect for football season 

And the best damn chili recipe

Just right for fall…

Via The Glitter Guide…how about an Apple Sullivan

Via Pinterest…now you can customize your own La Croix. And try these La Croix cocktails


Via Nordstrom…the perfect fall sandal


Via Pinterest…do you have RBF?


Via Pinterest…Every belle needs these pearls of wisdom

Til next time, belles 

a&a

belles just fell under the spell of some voodoo…

24 Monday Oct 2016

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We belles have been on a tear traveling here there and everywhere. Planes, trains and automobiles have all been used with abundance.  While on our last car trip, a stop for gas and a snack led to a discovery so exciting, tantalizing and addicting that we started buying out these chips everywhere we saw them. 

Can’t stop eating them. Tangy, sweet, spicy and delish.


We now will include them on our list of vices…

And you can even have them delivered to your door!! Thank you Amazon!

Zapp’s How do you do that voodoo so well? 
a&a

baby-belle eggplants and a recipe to swoon over…

21 Friday Oct 2016

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Recently we were the ever-so-grateful recipients of some beautiful baby eggplants. Now we are on the novice side of cooking eggplant, but we’re game to give it the old college try. 

After a little research we found this recipe for roasted baby eggplants stuffed with goat cheese.

We have to say we gave this recipe (and ourselves) an A+ for ease, flavor, and presentation. 

Thank you Runningtothekitchen for such a delish recipe…

Roasted Baby Eggplants with Goat Cheese Stuffing

from Running to the Kitchen


The process…


Drizzle the clean, split eggplants with olive oil and season with salt & pepper. Roast for 20 minutes and then broil 3-5 minutes


Combine goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes

Stuff the cooled eggplants with goat cheese mixture and top with pine nuts and honey, balsamic, and parsley

Enjoy!!

a&a

belles bejeweled…some fashionabelle options

20 Thursday Oct 2016

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We have heard the buzz surrounding the Monica Vinader line of jewelry for a while, but we are beginning to hear more and more!  The British designer has become quite the go-to for the Duchess of Cambridge and other celebs, giving her a bit of well-placed publicity…and causing us to take notice!

Some of our faves…


1 – the “Riva Kite” diamond drop earring

2 – the “Riva” diamond hoop ring

3 – the “Stellar” blue diamond/rose gold detachable ear jacket

4 – the “Siren” drop earring

5 – the “Baja” pave diamond bracelet

And bonus…prices range from $160 to about $1500 tops…so the entire line is within reason for a “fashionabelle” touch


The Duchess in Siren drop earrings in Green Onyx

Bling like a princess, belles!

a&a