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fringes with benefits…puttin’ a swing in our step

26 Thursday Feb 2015

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altazurra, bloomingdales, fashion, forward.com, Fringe, Intermix, j.crew, les nouvelles, meli melo, neimam marcus, Net a porter, nordstrom, revolveclothing.com, shopbop, theory, ysl, zara

Fringe…it’s everywhere! You can go whole-hog, or just test the waters. But, for heavens sake, do something with this fashion moment! It’s fun, flirty, and who doesn’t want a little fringe or two with benefits??

Here are a few of our favorites from the dramatic to the conservative…a lil something for everyone. So don’t be too shy, live on the fringe!

How about a jacket or two?

budget friendly and right on trend!

budget-friendly and on-trend…from Revolve Clothing

This one is an investment...just sayin'

This one is an investment…just sayin’. From Forward

This one is a must-have…

This one is a must-have…it practically screamed at us from the pages of the Neiman Marcus catalog.  So we hollared right back with our credit card when we saw this lux for less…a real bargain!

Skirts are another great way to show off this trend…

The two below are from Intermix…

This suede will put a lil shimmy in your step!!

This suede will put a lil shimmy in your step!!

Tough and feminine

Tough and feminine

A belle loves to sashay!!

Next up…tops! The first is Theory and the second is J Crew…love!!

Gimme gimme gimme!!

Gimme gimme gimme!!

Every belle can rock this look!!!!

Every belle can rock this look!!!!

If you want to kill two birds with one stone, (we just adore efficiency!) you can order both from Net-A-Porter.

Of course, it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t throw in a shoe or two. I mean, c’mon!!  How about this beauty with a touch of fringe by Altazurra…

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find them at Neiman Marcus

Or this next pair from Zara…

We die...from complete adoration

We die…from complete adoration!

And these from Les Nouvelles…

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All for the well-heeled belle!

And sporting a pocketbook is a great way to try fringe without jumping right into the deep end.  Sometimes a belle likes to test the waters a bit…

Check out the Tallulah Fringe Messenger bag from ShopBop…

Perfection!!

Perfection!!

and this boho-chic hobo from Urban Outfitters…

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Well-priced, on-trend, and a pop of color…a belle’s dream!

And if this is all just too much to take in, at least try our favorite lash enhancer to really play up that “eye fringe”. You do know how to bat your eyelashes, don’t you?? Available at Nordstrom…

Fringe for everyday

Fringe for everyday

BFF=belles for fringe

a&a

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time to in-vest, belles…

04 Thursday Dec 2014

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BB Dakota, faux fashion, fur, Intermix, nordstrom, savvy, shearling, shopbop, trend, vest

Unless you’ve just fallen off the turnip truck, you know that vests are in…way in…in so far that they are going to hang around awhile. And we are thanking gawd because vests are the ideal layering piece and make a fabulous addition to any wardrobe. Especially ours and y’all’s.

Shearling, fur, faux, wool, long, short and in-between…there is an option for every belle. Fashionable and flattering for all ages…teen belles, sporty belles, sophisticated belles, laid-back belles, working belles, working-it belles, mom belles and beyond can jump on this trend. Here are a few of our faves…

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This grey and shearling is a beauty…classic, elegant, timeless. We see it becoming a staple for years to come…and we love the length! It is on super sale now at Intermix, an extra 30% off! This beauty is on tall belle’ s Christmas list by-the-by (Nonie belle, we sure hope you’re reading this!!)

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Another great find from Savvy are these cozy-chic rabbit vests. They are the perfect length whether you are petite or tall. And they are light as a feather – a blessing ’cause who wants to be weighed down?!? They are also not the least bit bulky…another blessing because we belles don’t necessarily go for extra paddin!! These vests can be super-casual or trés chic…or both at the same time! And…bonus…they are perfect for travel as they can be worn so many ways (on their own, under a trench, over a jacket or blazer (ooh…especially a lil’ leather number so it looks like a coat with leather sleeves)!

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And this sweater vest is another great option available at Savvy. A little shorter, encouraging the layering options…and don’t y’all just adore the sweater back? We think the play on texture is very smart. And who doesn’t want to look smarter?! And, by the way, the color way makes it a great addition to any wardrobe.

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Okay, this one makes us die just a little bit. We are swooning over the color-way, the pattern, the whimsy!! This is a vest to perk you up, add a little pep to your step, and put a smile on your face. Get it before it’s gone at Nordstrom.

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Next on our list is a faux shearling option. The perfect throw-on-and-go! Worn with jeans for a relaxed look or layered over a dress for an edgier feel, belles can rock this look a million ways. Find it at Shopbop.

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For the fashionista belles who want to make a statement here’s a jaw-dropping, to-die-for vest that adds a little toughness with leather. The leather can be removed so a belle can change it up with ease. Mouthwatering right?!?! This one can be purchased at Shopbop as well.

And last, but most certainly not least, is this so-right white vest…what a way to lighten up the dark and gloomy days of winter!! Again, the length is good for just about any belle and so is the price!!

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Find it at Nordstrom.

We have a ” vested ” interest in keeping y’all on trend. Now do your part and “invest”!!

a&a

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a novel idea…fun, fashionable denim!

21 Thursday Aug 2014

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Intermix, J Brand, Jeans, novelty denim, Paige Denim, prints, saks, Savvy Greenville

We belles appreciate and adore that denim has become fully embraced as a uniform for day, night and everything in between. We love the skinnies, the cropped, the high-waisted, the boyfriend, the straight leg and the bell (of course). We swoon over dark wash, light wash, coated, colored and printed.

Thank you, world, for making denim a fun, fashionable workhorse for our wardrobes!!

This season’s trend toward the novelty jean has us whistling Dixie!! We are smitten with two in particular…so much so that we had to buy both! We are confident that they are going to be in continuous rotation for the foreseeable future.

First, the Paige Hoxton indigo pinstripe. A dark wash with a higher-waist, it makes bending over a non-issue! This denim can be sporty-casual with a tee or tank, but can easily be stepped up a notch with a leather jacket or blazer and some heels…or throw in a pop of color…be creative, belles!

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Available online from Paige or from one of our favorite local retailers, Savvy, here.

James jeans is always a go-to denim for us and they never disappoint. We just fell out over these camouflage jeans!! Again, dress them up or down and even play around with pattern…they look really cute with a black and white striped top! Also available at Savvy as well as online from James Jeans.

They are called the “espionage”…the name alone makes us want them!!

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A couple of other fun options we are debating are the 7 for all mankind striped jean at Saks Fifth Avenue…

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and the j brand kaleidoscope at Intermix…

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Fun, fashionable, denim in so many prints…what a novel idea!!

a&a

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