01 Tuesday Aug 2017
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
We love kombucha…but we really love the idea of a kombucha cocktail…
Via Joy the Baker
Pearl hoop earrings…yes please
Via Anthropologie
How to pair cheese and wine….
Via Food52 and Freutcake
A white pizza dip…
Via howsweeteats
A little design inspiration…
Via Thezhush
So fresh-n-crisp!
Til next time…
a&a
25 Tuesday Apr 2017
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
We could use some fresh towels…
Via Anthropologie
Slow cooker Buffalo Meatballs…
Via How Sweet Eats
Best day to buy a plane ticket…
Diet mistakes that hurt your skin…
Via Pinterest
Drooling over these Pillows
Til next time…
a&a
23 Thursday Jun 2016
Posted in fashion forward
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Anthropologie, Charlie Jade, dress, Intropia, J. Britt Boutique, Maeve, Maven, Monkees of the West End, Savvy of Greenville, summer wardrobe
The South is living up to its reputation lately…hot and steamy!! When temperatures hit the high 90’s and the humidity makes the air feel as thick as molasses, a belle needs some trusty stay-cool options in her wardrobe!
A light-n-easy dress is a mainstay in our summer closet…and we have picked up some new goodies lately. Thought we would share…
From Anthropologie…
…this happy little Maeve number is perfect during the day with a simple sandal…and stuns at night with a nude heel
From Monkees of the West End…
…this slip dress by Charlie Jade keeps a belle prim and proper…even when she’s sweltering!
From Savvy Greenville…
…this lacy Intropia stunner keeps things ventilated (in a stylishly good way!)
From J. Britt…
…black hides a multitude of sins (i.e…”dewiness”). We are loving this little Maven number
Keep it cool, belles!
a&a
17 Thursday Mar 2016
Posted in Beauty belle
Spend a lot, spend a little…we just love a clean, fresh, not-dry-at-all face at the end of a long day. We seem to have collected quite an arsenal of cleansers (all in the name of R&D, of course) and thought it might be a good idea to share our thoughts on some of our favorites. Since very belle has slightly different skin and different goals, perhaps you will find just what you are looking for!
Luscious cream… 
Although it might be a bit of a splurge, this iconic EVE LOMcleanser is the crème de la crème. ( get it Here and Here) . Vogue calls it “probably the best cleanser in the world”. Now that’s impressive! It’s handy little muslin cloth is the perfect companion to quickly whisk away all traces of even the most stubborn (damn that waterproof mascara) of products. Best for: dry, aging skin and colder/dry weather. Worth it, belles…prepare the wallet!
Oil…
You. Will. Not. Believe. The. SMELL!!! Of course, being the Franco-belles that we are, we were instantly drawn to the brand – FRENCH GIRL. But once we took a whiff, we knew it was a must-try. We purchased this just as the weather turned wretchedly cold and found that we hardly needed moisturizer after using it! (Of course…we DID use a moisturizer because we were afraid we might age 10 years overnight. Not worth taking a chance, belles). Best for: dry to combination skin and colder/dry weather
Silky smooth…
We ran across this little gem while perusing the “highly edited” collection of products from GLOSSIER. The name intrigued us, so of course we went for it. (Yes, we are absolute beauty product suckers). The verdict? Silky smooth, super gentle, non-irritating (we mean, absolutely NO stinging or irritation in the eyes) non-drying and efficient. Will be keeping this one around! Best for: all skin types, any weather, and contact lense wearers
So practical and efficient it’s almost ridiculous…
Good old NEUTROGENA ! This bargain in a bottle gets our vote for drugstore all-star. It does the job beautifully with no irritation. We find that we use a bit more of this product than the others to accomplish the full-face-strip-down, but at it’s drugstore price, no biggie. Best for: all skin types, especially oily, and warmer weather.
Of course, we are still partial to the Jane Iredale “magic mitt” we told you about a couple of weeks ago. The choices are endless, belles!!
Try one. Try all. Splurge. Save. Be clean
a&a
26 Thursday Mar 2015
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
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Anthropologie, cookies, Easter, egg hunt, eggs, Eleni's, gifts, Terrain, Williams Sonoma
Focusing on the eggs…because Easter decor and egg hunts would be a bit lame without them…our gift options today are eggs-tra special!
For table decor that will be used year after year…
…these alabaster eggs from Williams Sonoma are deemed totally belle-worthy!
For the powder room…attention to detail, belles…
…these robin’s egg soaps from Terrain are just the ticket!
And for an edible treat…also from Williams Sonoma, we are thinking these Speckled Egg Petit Fours would be extra-belleicious…
This next item can be used year-round, but wouldn’t it help display those colorful eggs in style? We think you and yours need these colorful crates from Anthropologie…
then you can hide ’em with some little “hints” for the kiddos with this egg hunt kit…
from Terrain
…and to occupy the little ones while the egg-hiding happens…
…aren’t these coloring egg cookies perfect?? Order from Eleni’s New York, and everyone’s happy!!
Well, belles…we hope you have gotten some great ideas this week, and hope you are well on your way to having the Easter baskets filled. We’ve done our best!!
a&a
23 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
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amazon, Anthropologie, etsy, Henri Bendel, Jerusalem, Jonathan Adler, Kelverum, Mayan Hands, Sami Tamimi, Society 6, Terrain, The Little Market, Yotam Ottolenghi
With the “bunny” making plans to hop on the trail soon, we figured you belles might want some Easter gift ideas for all of your little (or big) chickadees. We have curated quite an impressive list…if we do say so ourselves! We will reveal a category each day this week…a belle has to pace herself! So get ready to start clickin’ and orderin’ (and you might want to put an extra-big basket on the porch for the UPS man…just sayin’).
Starting with Mom…sister…hostess…any fellow-belle (or ourselves, why not?) in need of a little something for the holiday:
We are loving these Bel Air Mini Scoop Vases from Jonathan Adler…
From Kelverum on Etsy, how about these cute little candle holders?
Perfect for the holiday table!
And while we are focusing on the table…we have two more options…
Any belle would love a collection of these vases from Terrain…
or some color-pop napkins from The Little Market
Hand-made in Guatemala by women working with the Mayan Hands organization…a win-win!
For the aroma of a fresh spring bouquet that lasts and lasts…a candle is another winner!
This one from Henri Bendel does just the trick!
Or how about bringing a little giggle to the morning coffee routine…
Find this one at Society 6.
And for the foodie…how about a taste of the Holy Land…perfect for Easter/Passover…
Available at Amazon…but we actually found ours at Anthropologie.
And that’s not the end of it, belles! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s edition of belle-ringers!
a&a
