what’s ringin’ our belle…round 8

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Our latest belle-ringers…

A belle is always well kept…now you can be too! (Wipes from Stay Well Kept)

Keep these in mind next time you are at the dinner table belles…..

Belles can’t help it…the need to dress our feet continues….get a load of these beauties .

A gentle reminder to bring out your inner goddess….belles style…

Still in process of reading this book and loving it so much …had to share…a perfect summer read!! 

Everything you need to know about  being smart this summer.. Protect y’all’s beautiful selves on the inside too !! 
Read, shop, eat, drink and above all …HYDRATE !!

Here’s to summah!!

a&a

fab foutas…a friday friend-1-1 find!

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Fouta…Turkish towel…whatever you want to call it, it’s a must-have for your beach bag this summer!!  We have been big fans of these über-chic textiles for years as they are super-versatile and beautiful all at the same time!  It’s a towel, a blanket, a table cloth…a belle’s version of a win-win-win!

We have found them in various places, but just ran across a plethora of options practically on our doorstep at Gage’s on Augusta Road in Greenville!  Take a gander…and stop in to pick up a supply!

   
Classic, muted colors at $42

  

A bit more colorful at $35

 

And full-on color splash with terry-backing and drawstring bag…$85

Options galore…all from Smyrna Collection.  And we have a belle-bonus!  Tiby…generous lady that she is…has offered 10% off to our readers!!  Tell ’em the belles sent ya. 

a&a

BuDhaGirl…mindful glamour for the well-balanced belle

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As we were trolling the blogs and internet the other day…something we do on the reg…we came upon the most inspiring and delightful website. 

Belles believe in balance…but we aren’t perfect (hard to believe, we know).  We can get caught up in ourselves and forget about the big picture at times. 

So breathe, belle…a deep breath in and a long, slow breath out…because BuDhaGirl is here to guide us calmly (and very fashionably) back to a balanced point of view.  We all need gentle reminders in life, and BuDhaGirl has several solutions to help us achieve a better appreciation, consideration and focus on the here and now.  

We are trying these remembrance bangles and they have quickly become an important part of our morning and evening ritual…a ritual of intention in the morning as we thoughtfully put each bangle on; and, in the evening, a ritual of gratitude as we take each off.

  
Let’s talk practical matters for a moment shall we?  We know, you don’t want to jingle jangle all over town like a cow with her bell. Not to worry… BuDhaGirl has taken care of that…of course!  Not only are these bracelets all-weather…(swimming in bangles?…count us in for a lap or two) there is no fear of tarnish or noise either, belles!  Polycarbonate steel anyone?!?!  So feel free to toast to your new rituals without sounding like you want to be tambourine player in the band.  

And as for comfort, these gold or silver circles of chicness have a hint of flexibility so they can fit comfortably over the hand. Most belles will take size medium but small and large are available as well…so there is no excuse not to be mindfully glamorous! And as a special perk… if you are a frequent flyer, they are TSA approved so you can actually keep these on as you sashay through security. Best way to chic up your travel togs!!  


 But Budhagirl doesn’t stop there, belles…oh no, no, no!!  

Not a bracelet girl?? Hard for us to imagine, but whatever….JUST KIDDING!! (Sort of) How about a choker, pendant, or – hold on to your chakra belles – a lariat with a shout out to Coco!?

 

Speechless yet??  A lariat signifies holding things together, binding and holding. This one can be worn a myriad of ways…as a lariat, long with tassels looped or as a choker.  Talk about multi-tasking!! 

And then our hearts stopped…perhaps they paused in appreciation and gratitude…for budha boy … 

 

Don’t all belles need their own budha boy?? We certainly think so!! This charming fella can be added to your bangles, a necklace  or a wrist wrap.  We are kind of completely in love with the temple chain….. 


No two links are the same…just as each moment (and each belle) evolves in its own special way. We are weak in the knees!  We think we need a lot of reminders and objects of glamour to help us do, be and inspire. 

We can’t help but add one more beautiful piece because we are just so enamored…especially since this one is about remembering the things you love…the Tibetan toggle cord necklace … 

   

  
Be present, be grateful, inspire, love, celebrate, share, and as budhagirl says, “Pause. Be aware. Be it.” 

And to encourage and inspire you in this journey,  BuDhaGirl has graciously offered a special discount to our belles!! 15% off your order with the code BDGRARE.  (don’t y’all know every belle is a rare and unique belle!!)  You will need to be signed into the website (create an account ) to use the code. 
So, belles…be mindful…be glamorous…be budha belles …

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 7

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Here are the latest belle-ringin’ finds…holla!!

Would love to frolic in this romper.

We are lovin’ this way to being rosy.

And this keeps our outlook just peachy 

Advice for the college grad…an absolute must-read! (Amazon…Aliza Licht’s “Leave Your Mark”)

Belles love snackin’ …here’s a top ten from Trader Joe’s we agree with totally.

Chances are if a belle is snackin, she’s also drinkin’ …time to get in touch with your Inner goddess.

We hope these ring your belles too!!
a&a

Soulmates

Okay belles….we just had to share this both heart wrenching and heart warming tribute to the ultimate bond between a dog and a human….heed the warnings…Kleenex , chocolate, a stiff drink will be required! Absolutely worth it…

Donna from One Beautiful Thing's avatarMy OBT

denaliI’m sorry about this. Really I am.

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a belle shoe fetish friday friend-1-1

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We admit it…we have a problem…we don’t love feet.  We are grateful for them, but we prefer them adorned.

So, in the name of fixin’ our problem and promoting foot accessorizing, here some sandals we just couldn’t resist…and we thought you might like the chance to grab some yourselves!

Vince Camuto has really tickled our fancy with this great flat…

  
Via Pinterest

This little darling is a more reasonable version of a Valentino and can be purchased at Nordstrom or our favorite local shoe boutique, Muse.

While at Muse picking up a pair of the above flat, we spied these and couldn’t resist… 

Y’all can’t tell from the picture but they are the softest woven leather ever…a la Bottega Venetta. And wedges are here to stay! This is a slim, feminine version (no clunky heel) and are a great height for shorts, dresses, jeans…a great uniform sandal that will carry you into fall.  So get them at Muse or Nordstrom.  Your feet will thank you!!

You’re welcome!!

a&a

manly gifts for dear old dad…

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Yes…dad could always use another tie…but a belle likes to turn things up a notch (or two). With the big “show dad some love” day around the corner, we thought we would share our picks for gifts that will have him singing our praises (we love all that attention…just sayin’). 

For the ramblin’ man…

  
The Marshall Tote from Cole Haan is perfect for lugging his essentials in style…whether he’s boarding a flight in his business suit or tossing it in the car for a relaxing weekend. 

For the hunter/fisherman/cook…

  
The Filson Tin Cloth Apron protects his duds in a manly way

To keep him hydrated…

  
Filson also offers this recycled aluminum water bottle…just $25!

For the entertainer…

  
He can serve the coldest beer in town with the Yeti Tank…score!

For the dad who likes to brag (especially the new dad who needs to show off his pride-n-joy)…

  
Locket Cufflinks from Mark & Graham…brilliant!

We hope he gives you extra hugs & kisses!!!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 6

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This week’s belle-ringers…

A pool party must have!!!

The 5 best Margarita Mixes!  Cheers!

Here is the perfect party inspiration.

Grillin’ time…excited to try our hand at this.

No excuse not to be hydrated 24/7…awesome invention!

sassy number of a shoe!!

Traveling ???? You need to read this!

Ring-a-ling!!

a&a