07 Thursday Feb 2019
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We’ve mentioned these before, but we just can’t get enough! Maybe it’s the cold weather and our penchant for snuggling down in our pj’s a bit more often than usual!
From PJ Harlow, available on Amazon, we are loving the “Laura” top in navy…
…and our all-time fave pants, the “Jolie”…
Or perhaps you would prefer a sweet Valentine’s-inspired color…the “Daisy” in blush…
And the matching blush “Jolie”…
And hint, hint…they make a really good Valentine’s gift for the junior belles!
a&a
31 Thursday Jan 2019
Posted in belle perks, what's ringin' our belle
While exchanging a pair of slippers for a junior belle (she got these), we happened to notice a super cute pair for ourselves…
We are huge followers of the “one for you, one for me” mantra…just sayin!
Here they are…
Via Amazon
And here we are sporting them…
So comfortable & cute… and we especially love the heavy duty rubber sole for quick jaunts to mailbox or getting the paper!
So slip into something new belles…we did😜
a&a
28 Monday Jan 2019
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There are a few tried and true nail colors we always are drawn to and that make us feel happy and elegant.
These are our top picks…
A timeless, neutral pink…Ballet Slippers (said to be Queen Elizabeth’s fave as well!)
Because sometimes we are feelin’ a bit Wicked…
Another sweet pink for zee sweet Mademoiselle
So good we are wearing it now…
Stitches…a fabulous coral pink ….
The new neutral – Chinchilly …
A beautiful bright pink for the Bachelorette …
Flowerista…the perfect pop of color…
When we grow up we want to be professional nail color namers!
In the meantime we will just be happy getting nailed 😉☺️
a&a
22 Tuesday Jan 2019
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amazon, apartment therapy, Food52, goop, lashes, makeup, plane germs, Rapid Lash
Filed under good things to know: where the most yuck is on a plane…
Via Pinterest
Some awesome makeup tips….
Via Goop
Why hangovers get worse as we age…
Via Pinterest
Finally a way to fold a fitted sheet ….
Via Pinterest
Longer, thicker lashes and brows…
Via Amazon – and, YES, it works!!
Ring-a-ling!
a&a
29 Monday Oct 2018
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While a freshly washed head of hair is a beautiful thing, it’s just not a reality for either of us on a daily basis. First off, it’s just not good to use shampoo every day (according to the NYTimes), but, truth be told…we just don’t WANT to! So…we have been keeping the dry shampoo makers in business!
One that happens to be at the top of our list lately…
Drop Dead Gorgeous Dry Shampoo from Handmade Heroes. Perfect for all hair colors (we both use it with great success), it adds body and texture to boot!
Available at Amazon
Getcha some, you drop dead gorgeous belle, you!
a&a
23 Tuesday Oct 2018
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We recently stayed as a guest with a friend and discovered this best soap ever…it lathers beautifully, is moisturizing, smells divine and has this great exfoliating effect…all in one bar.
We adore it so much, we ordered it from Amazon before we even made it home. We have it in every bathroom and are seriously addicted!
Via Amazon
Thank you Swedish Dream!!!!!
a&a
11 Thursday Oct 2018
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amazon, Benefit, brow pencil, Bumble and Bumble, dry shampoo, exfoliator, favorite things, French Girl, Neiman Marcus, Net a porter, R&Co, sephora, setting powder, shampoo, SPF, Supergoop, Tatcha
We have a dear friend (hello, Scott) who recently reminded us that we should all be sharing our favorite things! After all, how is a belle to know if other belles don’t share?! This got us thinkin’ about our go-to, daily products that keep us feelin’ and lookin’ good. Here are a few…
Most of these are in the daily rotation…while others (hello, Mario Badescu) are on an as-needed basis.
The perfect skin-polisher…
Tatcha enzyme powder gives the most gentle, beautiful glow! (It happens to be a fave of the new Duchess of Sussex, aka Meghan Markle as well!). Available at Sephora and Amazon
A multi-tasker for the hair…
R & Co Analog Cleansing Foam Conditioner cleans and conditions all at once…and SMELLS AMAZING!!! Available at Amazon and Net-a-Porter
For the MANY days we skip shampoo altogether…
Bumble & Bumble pret-a-powder dry shampoo is the very best brunette-belle has ever used! Perfect for blondes as well, the brunette bonus is its utter invisibility! It gives volume and texture on the down-low. Brilliant!! Available at Walgreens and Amazon
Brow perfection…
Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil available at Sephora and Ulta – this little magic wand fills sparse brows in a snap
For a bit of stepped-up exfoliation…
French Girl Rose Facial Polish – while the Tatcha enzyme powder is a mild resurfacer, this polish turns it up a notch
To control shine and fight sun damage…
Supergoop! Invincible Setting Powder…available at Neiman Marcus and Sephora – perfect for a day on the run!
We’ll cover the next few items in a bit. Enough “favoriting” for now!
a&a
09 Tuesday Oct 2018
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amazon, apartment therapy, because im addicted, Chrissy Teigen, cleaning, Cravings, leggings, Neiman Marcus, pants, sage, slow cooker, Vince
How to freshen your kitchen disposal …
Via Pinterest
Why to sage your home …
Via Because I’m Addicted
How to clean your slow cooker…
Need this new cookbook…
Via Amazon
A fall/winter wardrobe staple…
Vince stitch-front seam “leggings” (although they are more of a straight-leg crop) – available at Neiman Marcus
We hope they ring your belle too!!
a&a
05 Friday Oct 2018
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Alon Shaya, amazon, cauliflower, Cooking, Domenica, Food52, genius recipes, recipes, roasted, sides
Thanks to one our favorite websites by the name of Food 52 we were reminded of one of our fave cauliflower showstoppers – whole cauliflower with whipped goat cheese
We told you about it before… here, but we just had to repeat! It’s beautiful and delicious!
This recipe takes a little time but is very easy and well worth the effort.
Alon Shaya’s Whole Roasted Cauiflower and Whipped Goat Cheese
Serves: 4 to 6
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 hrs
Roasted Cauliflower
1 head cauliflower, whole, stem trimmed and leaves removed
2 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup olive oil plus more for serving
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 pinch Coarse sea salt (for serving)
1 Heat oven to 475° F. Bring wine, oil, salt, lemon juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar, bay leaf, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
2 Carefully lower in cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer, turning occasionally, until a knife easily inserts into center, 15 to 20 minutes.
3 Using 2 slotted spoons or a mesh strainer or spider, transfer cauliflower to a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, draining well.
4 Roast, rotating pan halfway through, until brown all over, 30 to 40 minutes.
5 Transfer cauliflower to a plate. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with whipped goat cheese (recipe below).
Whipped Goat Cheese
4 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 ounces cream cheese
3 ounces feta cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
1 Blend goat cheese, cream cheese, feta, cream, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth; season with sea salt.
2 Transfer whipped goat cheese to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
3 Note: Whipped goat cheese can be made one day ahead. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
This makes a generous portion of goat cheese…you can use remainder as a spread with crackers , or as a condiment to grilled meats .
We love it so much that we bought the Genius Recipes cookbook …
Via Amazon
Yum!!
a&a
24 Monday Sep 2018
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We just noticed that our all-time favorite candle is available as a 4-pack these days!!!
We’ve taken to burning them en-masse so that the aroma floods the home in no time flat…so the 4-at-a-time deal really rings our belle!!
Get the 4-pack here and the single here at Amazon
PS…this makes a great gift, too. Just sayin’
a&a
the RARE belle 