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high brow, low brow, we prefer belle brow…. just sayin’

25 Thursday Feb 2016

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In the beauty realm, brows are everything right now. And they should be. A brow frames the face, and based on color, shape and arch can completely transform the face.

One key essential to creating the perfect brow is the perfect pencil.

While on holiday we were treated to a brow enhancement to beat the band!! A perfectionist in her field, she was kind enough to fill us in on her favorite brow pencil. So of course, we are sharing with you. 

Precise, sharp, and the ideal color for all brows!! Voila!!! 

  

Y’all will be amazed and thrilled. We promise. Our life is better for this Brow pencil and yours will be too.

Available at Sephora, Nordstrom, and Amazon.

Here’s looking at you belles…

a&a

parka obsession…perk up your winter

16 Tuesday Feb 2016

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We did a post not too long ago featuring our favorite fitness-wear du jour…read that full post here. 

We have received so many requests and questions about this parka that we featured, we felt the need to repost it with the links where you can find it. Hurry though, it is selling like hot cakes!!!

  
Available through Nordstrom and  Amazon, it is not at all bulky but keeps that winter chill at bay. 

Get clickin’!

a&a

belles fancy getting fit…fashionably of course

28 Thursday Jan 2016

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We know working out is a chore, but there are a few ways to make it more fun (and look good while you are at it). 

Our biggest tip is to workout with a friend. If she can do it, so can you…and you have someone to talk to, whine with, and to hold you accountable. No excuses!!

So…back to “lookin’ good”…we’ve come up with some great fashion finds to motivate y’all.

From our new favorite website for all things fitness… Bandier.

  
A classic Banded sweatshirt
  The Perfect performance long tight 

  
A fresh take on a legging


Add a little color to your workout with the Camo support tank  

 
For the more classically-inclined belle, the Central Park west tank

Next stop ..Nordstrom 

   

For wintery outings…a parka that won’t make you puffy!
  

For windy outings…the perfect jacket

  

Love these running tights….

 
Love the back on this Camisole tank 
  

When there’s just a chill in the air, we love a vest

 

Belles love a Racer back….

Sometimes you need a heads-up and an accurate scale is the key. This one is a great option and is Bluetooth capable.

  
From Amazon

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And finally…for lookin’ good underneath it all…a pretty sports bra

No excuses not to look and feel good, belles…just sayin…

a&a

what these belles are stepping into for 2016…

21 Thursday Jan 2016

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 Can y’all guess which ones we might have already purchased???

  
Sleek, sophisticated, classy…and the heel!!!  This sandal is a must!!!

  
Great looking…and a great price to boot! These kicks are a great addition to any belle’s closet!

  
This cognac color is our new obsession.  We can’t stop thinking about these beauties.

  
Y’all won’t feel like donkey’s a** in these mules !! Love the tassels!! 

  
How about these grey, glamorous lovelies…and this is a great height to kick up your heels

  
We adore open toe booties….

 My oh my, what do we have here??? No words!! These sandals make our hearts sing!!! 

Done…for now…
These belles will always make room for more foot candy in our closets…just sayin!
a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 37

19 Tuesday Jan 2016

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IMG_3687-0The latest batch of belle-ringers…

Packing secrets for the belle-on-the-go. Belles don’t leave home without this!!

A few clever travel hacks to combat jet lag.

Our absolute favorite suitcase! It really is the lightest ever!! Get it here. Empty you can lift it with your pinkie finger! 

The best hot chocolate recipes! How to up your hot chocolate game

Every belle household should have a handy toolkit. Here’s how to put together the perfect starter kit ! 

Now that’s a wrap….oops, almost forgot about Happy Hour ! 

a&a

what’s in, what’s out…get ready for ’16, belles

31 Thursday Dec 2015

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According to WhoWhatWear as well as our other “sources”, here are some suggestions for being on-trend in the new year. 

 

from ghostlygoingson.com

 
To be soooo 2016…

Time to embrace…
  
Turtlenecks…like this one from Vince at Nordstrom

  
Mary Janes and kitten heels…like this Kate Spade cutie at Nordstrom

  
Florals/jewel tones for spring/summer…like this stunner from Alice + Olivia at ShopBop

 

from exit977.org

 
And here’s what’s sooo 2015

Time to retire…

  Peplums

  

Clunky shoes.  Go for a more girly look. 

  
Hi-low hemlines. Decide on a length and stick to it in 2016

Stay tuned, belles…this is just a start. And Happy New Year!!!

a&a

what’s ringin our belle…round 34

22 Tuesday Dec 2015

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It’s that time of year sooo…

How to tie a better bow….

Belles never want to run out of alcohol at a party….all the info you need so you don’t!

It’s the season for hot chocolate ….

And napping…

A winter-worthy salad.

Dying to make this tatin…

A few  ways to get a head start on the holidays. 

And why not add a little spicy fun to your next dinner party???

Cheers!

a&a

for him…gift-giving brainstorm for the beaux

26 Thursday Nov 2015

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We’ve shared our gift ideas for the belles in your life…now it’s time for the beaux…(click away while you wait for that turkey to roast)…

From Amazon…


This Daniel Wellington wristwatch is an instant classic


And keep him fit with the Fitbit Charge …available at Nordstrom and …Amazon


And fashionably hydrated with this S’well water bottle (Nordstrom) (love the onyx, too)


He will like these cold balls…Whiskey Balls, that is (get several…at Nordstrom)


For his on-the-go listening pleasure…this Harmon Kardon wireless Bluetooth speaker will do the trick (available at Amazon)


And for his on-the-go cocktailin’…how about the Yeti Hopper? (Amazon


To keep him warm…from Peter Millar


to spiff up the bar…from our belle-friend-owned Croghans Jewel Box


and for more bar-spiffing…a decanter from Mark & Graham

for a little gold-bug bling…these cuff links will keep him snazzy. From Croghans again

That’s it for now, belles. Make your list and start shoppin’!

a&a

for the hostess with the mostest…gift-giving brainstorm

25 Wednesday Nov 2015

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A good belle always remembers to properly recognize her hosts and hostesses. Here are some ideas to make you the most prized guest…


Cocktails anyone????    From one of our favorite websites, Waiting on 

Hostesses are always looking for new ways to Set the table

And the perfect Flatware  to go with it…

We can’t think of a better  way to open that champagne cork! Every home should have one….

A beautiful book…

Let’s hope you ordered the champagne sabre, now all you need is some great glasses for the bubbly…

After the ball, our feet deserve a little pampering slipper…from Saks


for a little gold-bug touch…any hostess would love these cocktail napkins from our fave belle-owned treasure trove, Croghans Jewel Box

Cheers, y’all!  Focusing on the fellas tomorrow!

a&a

for the technically-inclined belle…gift-giving brainstorm

24 Tuesday Nov 2015

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Here’s the second installment of our gift-giving guide (hope you saw all of the gifts for her yesterday). This time, we thought we would focus on some belle-ringin’ gadgets…


From Amazon. A great stocking stuffer and lots of colors too…

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Sassy headphones for the fashion forward belle from Frnds and available at Nordstrom

 


Via Pinterest

Well hello there, this  Technical Dream will keep you company, be your wealth of information, and play your favorite tunes…basically take care of you …from Amazon

 


pearl-strung earbuds from Croghans…we’ve seen it all!

  
For the active belle (or the belle who needs a gentle nudge to get out there) get the FitBit Flex (available at Amazon) and then bling it up with one of many belle-ringing choices from Bezels and Bytes (the tracker comes out of the plastic band and pops right into something a bit more  spiffy)

  
For the techni-belle on the go. This Luggage has a gps,can charge your phone, has a built in scale, has a digital lock, and can even remember your travel stats. From Amazon.

  
The most comfortable and sought after earbuds…you can get them at ..Amazon. 

A toast to the hosts tomorrow…

a&a