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mother’s day is almost here…India has ya covered

01 Monday May 2017

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We have been making a wishlist for Mother’s Day…shocker!  Thought we would share some of our India Hicks picks for your shopping inspiration…

First…The Crown Jewels…


The Komboloi is just the right piece to help Mom chill


Keep Mom In the Loop


Keep her smellin’ fresh-n-fancy with this brilliant Pomander Ball necklace


Let her dance the night away in the Disco Volante earring


The Double O necklace…a statement-maker

And a belle must always be fully accessorized…


The Agra Tassel will help her keep up with her keys…stylishly, of course!


The Big Zipper


The classic Lady P handbag


The “with it” Dougal clutch

We will take any and all…and so will your sweet Mama!!  Click here to shop the whole site and make your own picks!!  Tell India that Ambassador Margaret and the Belles sent you 😉

a&a

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a few of our favorite things…the belle gift guide

08 Thursday Dec 2016

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We thought we would share some of our go-to items…just in case you are stumped on your gift hunt.  You’re welcome!

Our fave cashmere cardigan…

From Equipment (for the fashiona-belle)
Our fave mirror (and it travels like a pro!)….


…from Simple Human (for the one who is always looking for her reading glasses)

Our fave travel boot…

Pretty much anything by Aquatalia…available at Nordstrom (for the fashiona-belle traveler)


The best slow cooker…All Clad from Amazon (for the busy cook)

The socks we can’t do without…


…From Feetures (perfect stocking-stuffer for the runner…or the one who lives in her Lululemon)

Our go-to workout-wear…

Our Lululemon uniform (for yourself…or the daughter who MUST have the cutest workout-wear)
The pant that does it all…


We could LIVE in this “ponte pant” from Theory!  Crisp, comfy, chic. (Well…this might not technically be a gift…except for yourself 😉

BuDhaGirl bangles…


Duh…we have said this over and over and over!  Buy these now.  

Loving this monochromatic Longchamp…


For any belle who goes anywhere…just sayin’.

More to come, belles!

a&a

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a list of faves…just in time for Mother’s Day

28 Thursday Apr 2016

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amazon, Annabell Ingall, Bezels and Bytes, budhagirl, candle, cookbook, gifts, Isabella, Jerusalem, Missoni Home, Monkees of the West End, mother's day, S'well, saks, shopbop, sugarfina, tote, Twill

Although we tend to subscribe to the belief that every day is Mother’s Day, we don’t think that should stop anyone from remembering Mom with a little something special on the actual designated day…just sayin’.  

Here are some of the items that we use/wear/think about daily.  If you know of a deserving mom…we think she might enjoy them as well…

We have harped on these several times before, so perhaps it’s time to take the hint…


The all-weather gold bangles from BuDhaGirl will set mom off on the right foot every morning with her nine intentions for the day, and thoughts of gratefulness at night.  Stylish and zen all at once…score!

For stylish hydration on-the-go…


we both keep our S’well bottles handy.  We mentioned them here and here before.  Just wondering if you were listening??  We happen to know that they are available locally at Monkees in Greenville.  Now you have no excuse.

For the fitness-minded mom…


As we have noted here and here and here and here (you get the drift), we would bet she will enjoy one of these little beauties from Bezels and Bytes for her FitBit Flex.

For the mom-chef…


She can take a culinary virtual tour of Jerusalem with this beautiful cookbook

For the mom with the sweet tooth (um…is there a mom without one??)


this Sugarfina bento box from Saks should do the trick.  Read all about other Sugarfina treats (and our little visit to heaven) right here.

For her home, sweet home…


this pretty little candle will spruce things right up.   

And for all of the goodies she can’t leave the house without…


This tote might even hold the kitchen sink!  One of our absolute faves, you can get it here from ShopBop, or one of our local haunts, Twill.

Happy shopping, belles (or belle-daughters, sons, husbands…)

a&a

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for her…gift-giving brainstorm for the belles

23 Monday Nov 2015

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A Jaffe, bags, bracelets, budhagirl, Christmas, Coordinates Collection, Croghan's Jewel Box, face brush, faux fur, fur, gifts, jewelry, Lenora Dame, Longchamp, makeup brush, Mark and Graham, necklaces, nordstrom, PJ Luxe, purse, rings, shopbop, Shrimps, socks, Stila, Tory Burch

It’s coming…ready or not!  Christmas is just a few short weeks away, and those gifts aren’t going to buy themselves!  We figured we would brainstorm some kick-ass ideas for you…’cause that’s what belles are for…

We have some ideas for him, her, the techies, the hostess…and we will share them all this week as we prepare to enter the “vortex”.  First up:

Some ideas for her…

Ya know how we are always saying, “remember who you are and where you came from”??  These will help with that:

From A. Jaffe:

 

the 14k gold version

 

Choose any location in the world and A. Jaffe will engrave the map and place a diamond where “X marks the spot” for where her heart is (or should be)…(there’s a less expensive sterling version as well)

And from Coordinates Collection (above…we’ve told y’all about these before) use the coordinates of that special place to create a piece that will be all hers

For a comfy, daily-wear bauble, from Mark and Graham, this Ariel Gordon Semi-precious Stone Necklace will be sure to please

 How about polishing up that  ponytail ? Comes in gold or silver . A great stocking stuffer from Nordstrom.

And from BuDhaGirl…we are still big fans of these all-weather bangles…for a bit of mindful glamour!


From our fave belle-friend-owned jewelry store, Croghans, in Charleston, this crowning glory of a ring (above) is perfect for the princess or regal matriarch.


From Nordstrom she will love these Stila “sweet kisses”…an excellent stocking stuffer!

 

in “pebble”

For the travelin’ belle, Longchamp’s Le Pliage (also available at Nordstrom) is a classic that she will surely love!

and this lux face brush from Tory Burch will be treasured


The Lenora Dame Polar Bear or Orange Puff bag charms from Shopbop will add some whimsy to her adventures


From Shopbop, the Shrimps “Abatha” faux fur coat will keep her warm


And the feet stay warm with these Foxy Sox (also from Shopbop)

Stay tuned…there’s more to come!

a&a

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an artist among us…a very belle gift idea

15 Thursday Oct 2015

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We are fortunate to be surrounded by a bevy of talented belle-friends (a smart belle keeps good company, just sayin’). One such friend is someone you oughtta know!  With the holidays approaching, we have been putting on our thinkin’ caps for some cool, super-special, meaningful gifts for our own nearest and dearest. If you are doing the same (and we suggest that you do…time’s a-wastin’), this particular belle might just be your answer!

Starr Haney, of Starr Haney, Art and Design,  is ringin’ belles all over the place with her unique, fun, and simply stunning artwork. 
From commissioned paintings of your furry friends…

our very own Sadie


 
to edgy insects…

  

 

 

to moments artfully captured on canvas…

   
   
to awe-inspiring abstracts…

  

 

 
this “Starr” can deliver!

Starr captures the mood and energy behind each and every piece, leaving us with a creation that feels like a warm hug, raises spirits, and induces a smile. We feel positively giddy when we take a gander at our pieces of her work!

Contact Starr here on her Starr Haney Art Facebook page, follow along on Instagram (@starrhaneyart), and check out her website, www.starrartandgraphics.com.  But don’t lollygag…she needs time to work her magic!  She is taking Christmas commissions until November 15, but is filling up fast!  This is also a great idea for graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day…

And if you run a bit behind (which we have been known to do) or want to be sure the gift is even more perfect…Starr can wrap up a blank canvas and your recipient can choose the subject!!  How’s that for belle-ringin’ personal service?

a&a

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a belle always remembers momma

03 Sunday May 2015

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Clutch, Cone and Coleman, gifts, Gigi New York, Hen House Linens, jewelry, Lady B Designs, Love Poppy, Melvin, Monkees of the Westend, mother's day gifts, Muse Shoe Studio, Paisley & Paper, Piko, S'well, savvy, Spartina, Suzanna Dai, Sylvia Benson, Tory Burch, Twill, Twine and Twig

Mother’s Day is just a week away!  Time to make a plan if you haven’t (and we belles must admit…it’s crept up on us!). We thought we would share some swoon-worthy gift picks from some of our favorite area shops for you local belles in need of that perfect something for Mother Dear.  (and we have included some links for online shopping for those of you a bit more far-flung…can’t forget our friends from afar!)

Put these shops in your GPS and put it in drive…Cone and Coleman, Monkees of the Westend, Savvy, Paisley & Paper, Twill, and Muse.

First stop on our shopping spree…Cone and Coleman on Greenville’s Main Street – accessory heaven!  Our picks:

Perhaps a clutch?… 

cork…the perfect spring/summer neutral – $190 

or a sweet selection of sizes and colors – $325-375

These are beautiful deerskin leather, made in Italy

…and maybe a bauble or two…

so Dior – and only $89

Not your basic earring, these have an interesting edge….a must-see, and a must-buy!  The ladies at Cone and Coleman will not lead you astray.  Stop in for other suggestions!

Heading on down Main Street, we popped into Monkees…and found these excellent options:

the Tory Burch “Miller” sandal – $195

The ladies at Monkees might even know her size!!

for an accessory option: …they have a beautiful selection of Sylvia Benson necklaces…handmade in Cary, North Carolina (spreadin’ the local love)…just under the $100 mark

and for the mom who hydrates in style… 

a S’well water bottle is an excellent choice…and the large fits an entire bottle of wine! (just sayin’)

Farther down Augusta Road, we paid a visit to our friendly ladies at Savvy to pick their brains for ya.  Here are their suggestions…

How about these beautiful  Love Poppy necklaces?  And they don’t hurt the wallet!  Just $56-88

and you might have seen belles wearing some of these about town…Twine and Twig necklaces are all the rage!  ($120 – $280)

and these  Melvin tassles are just too much fun!!  The necklaces range from $95-116, but they also have bracelets from $25-45.

Moving on to our next stop….Muse Shoe Studio is our go-to shoe source, but Musette and Jenny have lots more to offer!

We belles are ALL ABOUT these rings!!!  They look far more expensive than they really are…always a good thing in our opinion!  Just $50-55

And for more bauble options, our dear friend Katherine’s Lady B Designs are always a hit…    

…beautifully creative necklaces and earrings range from $20 to $98.  Something for every budget!

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and how can you not find something on their scarf wall?  At just $28-$48, you might just grab 2 or 3!

 

Hopping a couple of doors down…the dear belles at Twill have lots to offer.

For a multi-purpose zippered pouch…

…these Gigi lovelies can’t be beat.  And BONUS…Twill is having a Gigi Trunk Show this week from Wednesday to Saturday!!  If you can’t find it there, it can’t be had.

Piko tops

Piko tops

Twill has every color of the rainbow…and stripes to boot…in the ever-so-comfortable yet put-together-looking Piko knit tops.  Moms of all ages could LIVE in these…and they are only $32!!!  An absolute steal!!

Suzanna Dai jewelry

Suzanna Dai jewelry

And for a more ornamental option…Twill has this very creative line of baubles from Suzanna Dai.  These range in price from around $200-350 and are quite the statement!  Another BONUS!  Twill will also be featuring a trunk show for this line as well!  (again…Wednesday – Saturday of this week).

One last stop just up the way…at Paisley & Paper.  Marty has options galore!!

How about linens (napkins, aprons…) from Hen House Linens?  The colors and patterns would brighten any mom’s day!  

or these Spartina lovelies (made in Daufuskie Island…spreadin’ the local love again) would be a great option for helping to keep mom organized.  (We can use all the help we can get with that!)

– and last, but most certainly not least…how about a practical yet snazzy clip board (for more options in the organization department?)  Let us tell you, dear Marty is just the best!!  We needed a couple of these at the last minute about a week or so ago…so she whipped them up and even delivered them to our door!  Now that’s service!

So, there you have it.  A little something for any mom, wife, grandmother…on your list.  You’re welcome!!

Happy Mother’s Day!

a&a
 

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belles love to coordinate…a great gift for someone special

30 Thursday Apr 2015

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accessories, Coordinates.com, gifts, graduation, jewelry, meaningful gifts, rings

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We must share a gift that is perfect for graduation, a special trip, to commemorate a special event or, in this case, an 18th birthday gift!!

This particular birthday-belle has terrific taste and an eye for finding just the right gift. She requested a “coordinates ring”(LINK!!) (which she introduced us to by the by) as it is stylish, unique, fashionable, sentimental and memorable. Just like her!! She wanted the coordinates of a special place in all of our hearts out on the west coast. Of course, we couldn’t possibly deny her and it turned out beautifully.

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The jewelry is customizable in several ways: material, finish, outside coordinates, interior engraving (we did her birthday) and even an option for a birthstone.

IMG_1550The ring is beautiful on its own or stacked with other rings. Belles love a race to the knuckle!!

We also love the bracelets…and wouldn’t it be fun to have a few of them representing places that mean the most? We could think of quite a few memorable places we’d like to have on our wrist.

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And the necklaces are just as awesome…

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Whatever style you choose…for whatever occasion, surely you’ll agree that this is a gift that any belle would adore receiving!  And, yes…that belle just might be you!

a&a

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Easter gift ideas…the egg-stra special version

26 Thursday Mar 2015

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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…
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…these alabaster eggs from Williams Sonoma are deemed totally belle-worthy!

For the powder room…attention to detail, belles…
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…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…
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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…
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then you can hide ’em with some little “hints” for the kiddos with this egg hunt kit…
IMG_2626from Terrain

…and to occupy the little ones while the egg-hiding happens…
IMG_2662…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

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Easter gift ideas…accessories and a little somethin’ for the fellas (the ultimate belle accessory)

25 Wednesday Mar 2015

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accessories, amazon, Clare V, Easter, Gap, gifts, Huffy, j.crew, Michael Kors, nordstrom, Rush Wilson, Southern Tide, Tory Burch, Urbanears, Zazzle

We are back, belles, with more eggs-ellent gift ideas…this time with a focus on accessories and the fellas in our lives (can’t forget the poor dears!).  Get ready to do some clickin’ and buyin’!

For the “techie” in your life…or really pretty much anyone over the age of 10 with opposable thumbs…a phone accessory or two would be sure to please. Put a spring-y twist on it and you have yourself a perfect little Easter treat…
IMG_2644This sweet little beauty is from Zazzle…and they have like a thousand-plus more options! Good luck with that decision!

And because small mobile accessories tend to “grow legs” and disappear, just about anyone would be happy seeing one or two of these amongst the jelly beans:
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Find these at Urbanears

Next, remember this post on tassels? Well, how about a fun, Easter-egg-colored tassel from Clare V. to add a little sass to a spring bag?…IMG_2594Perfect to nestle down in the teen-belle’s basket with all that chocolate…and peeps, of course!

And any belle would love to have this little beauty on her arm…
IMG_2640…doesn’t the pink just scream spring? It’s from Tory Burch (surprise)…available at Nordstrom

Or how about this on the wrist…
IMG_2657…the Michael Kors Golden Runway watch with a pink dial! We found it on Amazon at an awesome price! Click and see for yourself!

 

Now, for the fellas…we kinda like the idea of sprucing up his wardrobe with some spring-y options…and swimsuits are always in order this time of year!

For the little crowd, how about these Island Board Shorts from Gap…IMG_2612

or maybe this preppy little option from j crew…IMG_2613

And to dress him up a bit, we are loving this big-boy look…
IMG_2658…the Secret Wash gingham shirt, also from j crew comes in every color of the rainbow! Belles just love options!!

Now for the big fellas…maybe a little spring-y wardrobe addition or two…

From Southern Tide’s “Easter Shop”…and available for all you local belles at our fave men’s store, Rush Wilson…IMG_2611
…how about a snazzy shirt (or two)

IMG_2610…or a “not-your-everyday-ho-hum” tie? He will thank you when the ladies can’t take their eyes off!

And finally…we saved the absolute best accessory for last, belles…this might be a little something we “spring” for just for ourselves…
IMG_2617To. Die. For. Available at Amazon, this is the ultimate mode of transport for any belle ready to celebrate spring in style!!

Go for it, belles!  Times-a-wastin’!

a&a

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Easter gift ideas…for the girly belles (young…and not-so-young)

24 Tuesday Mar 2015

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Cosabella, Easter, Farfetch, gifts, Hanky Panky, Nike, plum Pretty Sugar, soludos, Sophia Webster

Here’s our second installment of all the best Easter gifts for the chickadees on your list. Granted…a basket full of all the usual suspect Easter candies might suffice on Easter morning, but we kinda dig giving the bunny a little nudge to include something a bit more substantial…lasting…useful…and belles just love giving (and receiving) a good gift!!

So…this edition of the “Great Easter Gift Guide” is for the girly-belles (think teens and beyond). Again…get ready to do some clickin’!

First up…for a stylish, yet comfy, evening…morning…and beyond, how about these spring-y pj’s from Plum Pretty Sugar?
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Or these from Cosabella…
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And every belle wants to feel pretty “underneath it all”! We think these will do the trick in a very colorful way…
IMG_2631…from one of our favorites – Hanky Panky.

For a colorful way to put a spring in her step…let her get her kicks with these…
IMG_2652…the Nike Free Training shoe from Amazon

And for the little girly-belle…
IMG_2653 the Nike Kids Free should bring a sunshiny smile!

And for another comfy yet more “dressed” option, how cute are these Soludos Flamingo Espadrilles??
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Or for something a bit more fancy…’cause that’s how we tend to roll…we are loving this Sophia Webster Crystal Embellished pump from Farfetch.com
IMG_2637The heels make us think of jellybeans…oh my!!!!

Whew! Stay tuned, belles. There’s more to come! We have accessories and some ideas for the fellas coming your way tomorrow. You’re welcome!
a&a

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