belles love a BuDha-sale…

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Sale alert, belles!  Our friends at BuDhaGirl just give and give…this time in the form of a super sale!  It’s their “Lotus in the Mud” sale (now until 9/30) with cuffs, chains and envelope clutches and more up to 90% off!!  Check out some of our faves…


Don’t wait, belles!  Times-a-wastin’!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 72 

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The latest belle-ringers…


Boozy Sweet Tea Popsicles from The Snug

Spicy Brussels Sprouts from PureWow


lesson on Tennessee whiskey…cause belles like to be “in the know”

This fall nail color (and others according to Elle)


Showing toes with these belle-ringin’ booties available here


And finally…some closet inspiration from Houzz…(rug from Stark, paint is Benjamin Moore birds egg)

Well, ring my belle!

a&a

a cool culinary purchase…perk up that Monday, belles

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Belles love pretty things and the kitchen deserves the same attention to detail.

We love this cutting board.  The perfect kitchen accessory!

  
Via Food52

The perfect gift for yourself or a belle friend. Available Here

You need it and you know it!

a&a

cilantro-lime slaw…belleicious!

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From foodnetwork.com this Lime & Cilantro Coleslaw – courtesy of Tyler Florence is one recipe we will have on repeat for a while!!  


Lime & Cilantro Slaw

1 head cabbage, shaved

4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

1/2 c sour cream

1/2 c mayo

2 limes

Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper 

Toss cabbage, scallions and cilantro in a large bowl. Make dressing using sour cream, mayo, lime zest and lime juice. Toss into cabbage mixture and toss o coat. Season with salt & pepper. 

Enjoy!


Served as a side or as a topper for pork, beef, fish or shrimp tacos or sandwiches, you can’t go wrong, belles!

a&a

de-lovely bobs for de-lovely ears…

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We shared our recent obsession with Rebecca de Ravenel earrings a few weeks ago (remember?).  Well…there is a new reason to be ALL about these belle-ringin’ bobs!

For the remainder of September (JUST THIS MONTH), we can all customize our own set, belles!!!  Do you know what this means??  Whatever color combination might tickle your fancy can be yours with just a few little clicks!!

We did some playin’ around…

We need help, please!  Such a tough decision to make!!  Input welcome and appreciated. (And let us know if you design your own)

Panicking

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 71

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Ringin’ our belle this week…


A belle-ringin’ shoe that combines two fall fashion musts…VELVET and MULE!  Available here


Tropical Kiwi shots…cheers!


How to make ice cream sandwiches for a crowd


How about this pearl choker?


Via Pinterest 

We love a dark, cozy room…here are the best black paints to choose from, belles 


Some wine terms you need to know 

Monday beauty perk…a new fave beauty tool

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We all know a tan makes you look thinner and masks the dreaded cellulite. But now that summer is becoming a distant memory, we need a way to hold onto that healthy glow!

While we still love you, St Tropez Everyday, we’ve discovered a new (to us) sunless tanner that works beautifully, isn’t orangey, and lasts for a good 7 days. While we don’t love the smell as you put it on, we soon forget the scent because it’s just that good!


Available via Amazon

Go glow, belles!

a&a

a super-fresh end-of-summer salad…

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We’ve seen versions of watermelon/feta salads and have tried many over the years, but this one creation over Labor Day weekend really rang some belles!

Using sweet end-of-summer peaches along with the watermelon, feta and basil, we took this salad to a new level of belleiciousness…


Belle-ringin’ Watermelon Peach Salad

4 cups watermelon chunks

2 cups sliced peaches

3/4 c basil, chiffonade

1 c crumbled feta

2 T lime juice

2 T white balsamic vinegar

2-3 T c olive oil

1/2 t kosher salt


Place vinegar and lime juice in small bowl. Slowly drizzle olive oil into bowl, whisking to incorporate. Add salt, whisk. Set vinaigrette to side. 


Chiffonade basil

Place watermelon and peaches in a large salad bowl. 


Top with feta and basil. When ready to serve, toss with vinaigrette. 

Enjoy the belleiciousness!!

a&a