15 Tuesday Sep 2015
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a beautiful mess, amazon, honestly yum, jello shots, joy the baker career girl dailyeverybody rise, kickstarter, kiwi caipiriniah, mydomaine
The latest belle-ringers…
belles like Jello…grown up jello that is…
but if jello ain’t your thang…how about these?
In case you didn’t have enough reasons…
sometimes we all need a little help with restraint…just sayin..
our secret to being so effective!
the trick for a Better b.l.t.
and a fun, fast read…
plenty more where these came from…
a&a
08 Tuesday Sep 2015
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The latest belle-ringers just for you…
The upside of always running a bit behind (fashiona-belle-y late)
The wisdom of Coco Chanel …a belle’s inspiration (Coco’s quotes from Town and Country)
Speaking of inspiration…how about Paying it forward?… Great ways !
We are feelin’ peachy.
A peachy libation….
A fun read.
Time to step into fall… Love this new bootie! And the grey…stop the madness!
Ring a ding ding !!
a&a
27 Thursday Aug 2015
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amazon, Cone and Coleman, estella legging, faux leather legging, leggings by jack, saks fifth avenue, savvy, wolford
Belles love a uniform…jeans and a tee have been, and will continue to be, a go-to. But sometimes an upgrade in the uniform is called for…and we have found just the thing: leather leggings that are comfortable, flattering, travel well, cross over seasons and can take us from day to night.
Now…they aren’t cheap…but we figure the price-per-wear comes into action as these are sure to be a permanent part of the uniform.
They come in two colors : black and latte. Wear them now with a light-weight top and sandals. For fall, add a tee, cardigan and or jacket…and why not throw on a scarf? Winter sees them paired with boots and sweaters and coats.
Wolford makes these ever-so-wearable and chic stunners…
Here are the colors…
Via Pinterest
We got ours at Cone and Coleman a favorite local chic boutique. They have both colors and all sizes right now. We did size up because we wanted them to fit more like a jegging and we prefer that our ankle can breathe a little . They feel great and look even better!
You can also get them at Saks Fifth Avenue, and Amazon.
Here they are styled with a tee and sandals…because even though it’s 98 degrees outside, we are dying to wear them !
Forgive the pic quality…the color is way better in person…promise! (Not gold at all…a true latte!)
We know there is a sticker shock factor here but still think the quality can’t be beat. But since we love to find thriftier versions of a particular trend….you can get a similar version by Jack for BB Dakota. They have a little snakeskin pattern which makes them look more genuine. They are very comfortable and the price is right…64.00!! So you and your junior belles can sport this trend that is going to be everywhere! Holla!!
Via Savvy
These just arrived, so get them while you can at Savvy
Gear up belles…fall is around the corner!
a&a
25 Tuesday Aug 2015
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amazon, anti skinny jeans camille styles, butter, honedew mint crush, Kristin Hannah, morning buns, refinery 29, the brown eyed baker, the Cartel, the Nightingale
A fast paced read about the Mexican drug cartels you say?? Why, yes, here it is!
And another page turner…shared by our belle-friend, Nancy
We’ve been told we will be wearing the anti-skinny jeans for fall…these belles aren’t sold on the idea quite yet… Thoughts?
A breakfast treat from the city by the bay…belles love buns…
How about a beverage for any time of day??
Let’s be crystal clear… butter is good for you!
Belles are ringin’ all over the place!!
a&a
09 Tuesday Jun 2015
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amazon, flamingo float, grilled pizza, hydawaybottle, nordstrom, packing tips, picture perfect parties, refinery29, sandal, scoopnyc, simply recipes, whowhatwear.com
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!
A sassy number of a shoe!!
Traveling ???? You need to read this!
Ring-a-ling!!
a&a
29 Friday May 2015
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amazon, beach bags, hats, intermixonline, maraysia, milly, nordstrom, Sam Edelman, shopbop, swimsuits, trina turk
In order or be ready for summer, there are a few must-haves…
To keep our moneymakers out of the sun and stave off the wrinkles, a hat is always a good idea…
We adore this chic sun hat…get it here.
And this one could come in handy all year round…just sayin’ …
And whether we like it or not…swimsuits are a must!!!
This colorful number is available right here.
If prints aren’t your thing, we love this bright pink bandeau and scoop bottom by Ella Moss.
Of course if y’all are more on the modest side, a one-piece might be more to your liking. We think this white one looks resort-ready. Available here:
And we love this Ode to Pucci maillot.
For those of you who are …shall we say, more well endowed…how about this halter top bathing beauty?? And it’s reversible!! Thank you Shopbop.
Strolling to and fro and trotting up to the tiki hut may require a cute Cover up. from Bloomingdales:
Of course, a kaftan is another great option.
Also from Bloomingdales .
And we do love a jumpsuit …especially after along day in the sun or the air conditioning that tends to feel like the frozen tundra. Another score from Bloomingdales.
We can’t possibly head poolside or to the beach without a bag full of sunscreen…here are a couple of totes that we are totally giddy abou!!
Love the pom poms on this one
: Can’t y’all see carrying it to the farmers market on non-beachy days???
Of course, we couldn’t resist this one either…just makes us do a happy dance!
And after cooling off in the water, y’all are going to need a little something to help dry you off. We are very partial to a Turkish towel. It’s soft, absorbent and takes up no room….and it gets bonus points for acting in the role of a sarong in a pinch!
We thought this was a fun color but they come in a wide variety…so pick your favorite hue of the moment!!
So belles, grab that sunscreen and your favorite sunglasses. Hope to see y’all poolside!!
a&a
19 Tuesday May 2015
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amazon, beach bag, cancer empathy cards, eye shadow palette, Food52, ice cream quiz, joy the baker, kale avocado and orange salad, kiwi mint mojito, madewell, orbe dry shampoo, refinery29, shu uemura, whowhatwear.com
The latest and greatest that are tickling our fancy…
A fresh and spirited cocktail.
An eye shadow palette that is the end all and be all !
A cool , refreshing and tasty salad that we can’t wait to try. Y’all’s tastebuds will thank you.
Finally , a guide to the cards you should be sending to those with cancer.
The dry shampoo we swear by and so should you. Seriously the best.
How tell a person ‘s character by their ice cream choice. What kind of ice cream personality are you?
Gettin’ ready for summer…these belles need this tote.
Feel free to let us know what’s ringin’ your belle right now…we’d love to hear from y’all!
a&a
14 Thursday May 2015
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accessories, amazon, bezelsandbytes, fitbit, fitness, jewelry
We belles love our fitbits. We both use the Fitbit Flex, and you can get yours at Amazon.com. By the way, if you haven’t, you should, really…how many times do we have to tell you????
via Pinterest
We can wear this one tres simply… 
Or wear it a la race to the elbow….which of of course we belles are partial to…more is more and accessories galore…just sayin!
Now that’s fashionabelle!!!
Bezels and Bytes has some beautiful options…so don’t be shy, be fit. Time to step with style!!
a&a
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12 Tuesday May 2015
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amazon, amor Towles, better homes and gardens, cocktail, decorative books, Food52, goat cheese balls, greek chicken meatballs, liane moriarty., refinery29, secret restaurant menusbooks, spiked mango lemonade, tsummer tv guide, waiting on martha
Sharing a few more things that are ringin’ our belle these days…
Fashion, books and decor…all in one …or a few…more is more!!
The spring lip. Color me beautiful!
We can’t resist a spiked cocktail. Or two!!
Secret restaurant menus?? Yes indeed….get them here .
Guess who is competing with Gwyneth and Blake?? We’ve got the answer here.
Belles like balls…these and these will make y’all pro ballers too!
The guide to what y’all need to be watching on TV this summer.
Stay tuned !
a&a
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05 Tuesday May 2015
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age quiz, amazon, buzzfeed, cheese, cocktail, Dessert, dodie thayer, harlan coben, intemix online, lettuce ware, nicholas v plunge dress, Rag and Bone, rhubarb, star mela clutch, the stanger, Tory Burch, two peas and their pod, waiting on martha
Since belles are all about sharing, we thought we’d share a few things that are ticklin’ our fancy.
We can’t wait to sip this . And with the leftovers make this .
Going to collect these and use them everyday!
Took this quiz…it actually got our ages right!! Let us know if it works for you.
A great page turner. Read it one rainy weekend.
And of course we can’t resist some major arm candy !
If you can’t live without cheese…we can’t …then you absolutely must read this .
belles ringin’?…stay tuned for round 2
a&a
the RARE belle 