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what’s ringin our belle…round 15

11 Tuesday Aug 2015

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The latest belle-ringers…

Time to get frozen.

Best entertaining idea ever!!

While we are at it…let’s up our entertaining game. Can’t wait to do this! 

And dying to try what we agree might be the perfect appetizer.

This dip would also delight .

How about this as a hostess dress?

Or this little number?

And Siri might just be a belle..
Cheers!!!

a&a

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clutch it, belles…bags to grab-n-go

30 Thursday Jul 2015

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Alexander Wang, Annabel Ingall, bags, Berry, Ceri Hoover, Clare V, Clutch, Elaine Turner, Elliott Lucca, fall2015, GaBaG.Co, Hoss, India Hicks, Muse Shoe Studio, nordstrom, Paule Ka, purse, savvy, She + Lo, Twill

We’ve talked about the clutch before, belles, (remember this?) but we want to be sure you were listening!!  These little stylish bags are perfectly polished all alone for those “pulled-together” moments…holding all of the necessities without screaming for attention…but are small enough to pop into the big day bag for the belle on-the-go. (Speaking of that day bag, one of us had someone call hers a “samsonite” the other day!  Time to downsize?  Probably not 😉

Here are a few of our faves for fall…

From Nordstrom:

 The Alexander Wang Dumbo


The Berry  Embellished Glitter clutch


The amazingly versatile  SachElliott Lucca Sachaa…it has a removable strap and two extra snap-on pouches!!

From India Hicks…


The “Carmen” clutch with optional mix-n-match tassel

From Clare V…. 
How could a belle possibly go wrong??!

And for some local options…

From Cone & Coleman Collection on Main Street in Greenville:

Paule Ka (left) and GaBaG.Co (right)

Great texture…great colors!

From  Twill on Augusta Road:

the “Jojo” crossbody from Annabel Ingall

Three separate pouches to snap together or use separately…brilliant!!

From Muse Shoe Studio:

from Elaine Turner

Perfectly polished for sure!

Ceri Hoover foldover (with strap) and fringe pouch

for a little walk on the wild side…just sayin’

And from  Savvy…(for some serious retail therapy):

 

She + Lo stud clutch with hand loop

  

Hoss Mongolian lamb fur wristlet clutch with calf hair mini clutch

A belle-ringin’ two-fer!!  Both of these are due in-store soon, ready for your fall updates!

 Clutch ’em while you can, belles!

a&a

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fall fashion forecast…be a belle in-the-know

23 Thursday Jul 2015

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flares, Hampden Clothing, JBrand, jCrew, nordstrom, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Minkoff, Sea New York, shopbop, skirts, Stella McCartney, tibi, turtlenecks

Might be hard to imagine sweaters, booties and tights at the moment (the heat is beyond oppressive!) but it can’t hurt a belle to dream of cool, crisp fall days…and the wardrobe to go with them!  We have been keeping our eyes peeled for the latest and greatest (and most wearable) fall fashion trends to keep us all on the ready. Our favorite stores are opening boxes daily with new fall goodies…here are a few to watch for:

Flirty, fun hemlines…


The Tibi “car wash” skirt…available at Shopbop

A-line minis…

The Rebecca Minkoff “Mel” skirt…available at (Nordstrom ( imagine black tights, booties and a turtleneck)

Chunky knits…

   

Proenza Schouler wool and cashmere…also available at Nordstrom


Chunky on top, flowy on bottom…from Sea New York, available at Hampden Clothing

The high-rise flare…

J Brand lambskin (be still my heart)…available at Shopbop


From Stella McCartney…to make the legs look a mile long! (Shopbop again)

And the bootie is here to stay in a big way…

We are loving the Rag & Bone “Harrow”…available at Nordstrom….


…and we purchased the “Dixon” at Hampden Clothing

We have so much more to share…this just gets the fall ball rolling. Pace yourselves, belles!

Happy shopping!

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 12

21 Tuesday Jul 2015

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time for our latest belle-ringers…

We couldn’t think of a better Southern summer cocktail….sweet tea, lemonade and firefly!!!  Yes please m’am!!
Off-the-shoulder is having a real moment.

This shoe…we die.

We know a lot about hair, but we did not know this!  So excited to try…

If this doesn’t bring back the Good ole days...

Fries on another level!!

Cheers to summah!!

a&a

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what’s ringin our belle…round 11

14 Tuesday Jul 2015

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We are at it again!! Belles are ringin’ all over the place!

An Ice cream that answers all our prayers!!

What does the wine you choose to drink say about you??

Because we are grown ups and it’s hot as blazes out there!

This because we love making a statement…

We think we all need to get in touch with our inner mermaid.

A great idea for a hostess gift.

Let’s kick up our heels !
Cheers ! 

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 9

02 Thursday Jul 2015

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Bite Beauty, bruschetta, cocktail ring, dior, food 52, half baked harvest, hauteheadquarters, kendra scott, kenneth jay lane, lip balm, nordstrom, ole hendrickson, oscar de la renta, sephora, shopbop

Did you know that when it comes to sun protection, your lips need attention, too?  Try some of our favorites here, here and here.

On the subject of beauty, we have found the fountain of youth…and we both use it religiously. Our skin feels and looks better and no breakouts! Get your share of this miracle oil ASAP!!

And, of course, belles love a great accessory!  We own this in coral, and it’s perfect on its own or layered.

We feel like we are pretty experienced travelers…apparently not!  We didn’t know jam was a liquid…and a few other things you might need to know before y’all get on your next flight….

An amazing appetizer…perfect for summer! 

And since you’re making appetizers, why not make a big batch of this refreshing number?  Can’t have anyone going thirsty!

And every good cocktail deserves a good cocktail ring. Or two if y’all are double-fisting!!

Cheers…

a&a

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a swimsuit trend that makes the “cut”

25 Thursday Jun 2015

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We’ve noticed a trend on the beaches and at the pools this summer…and we wouldn’t want you to miss out!  It’s called the “cutaway”…but the part that is cut away might not be what you expect.

It’s a higher neck with a narrowing at the shoulders, calling attention to a toned upper body while balancing things out on the “lower half”…quite a flattering silhouette, belles!

some options that make our cut…


From seafolly.com


Also from seafolly.com


From MinkPink…available at Nordstrom


From BCA…again, at Nordstrom


The “Barbados” top from Mikoh

And there are many, many more, belles!  Give ‘me a try!

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 7

16 Tuesday Jun 2015

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eye shadow, makeup, nordstrom, rose gold, Tom Ford

Here are the latest belle-ringin’ finds…holla!!

Would love to frolic in this romper.

We are lovin’ this way to being rosy.

And this keeps our outlook just peachy 

Advice for the college grad…an absolute must-read! (Amazon…Aliza Licht’s “Leave Your Mark”)

Belles love snackin’ …here’s a top ten from Trader Joe’s we agree with totally.

Chances are if a belle is snackin, she’s also drinkin’ …time to get in touch with your Inner goddess.

We hope these ring your belles too!!
a&a

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a belle shoe fetish friday friend-1-1

12 Friday Jun 2015

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We admit it…we have a problem…we don’t love feet.  We are grateful for them, but we prefer them adorned.

So, in the name of fixin’ our problem and promoting foot accessorizing, here some sandals we just couldn’t resist…and we thought you might like the chance to grab some yourselves!

Vince Camuto has really tickled our fancy with this great flat…

  
Via Pinterest

This little darling is a more reasonable version of a Valentino and can be purchased at Nordstrom or our favorite local shoe boutique, Muse.

While at Muse picking up a pair of the above flat, we spied these and couldn’t resist… 

Y’all can’t tell from the picture but they are the softest woven leather ever…a la Bottega Venetta. And wedges are here to stay! This is a slim, feminine version (no clunky heel) and are a great height for shorts, dresses, jeans…a great uniform sandal that will carry you into fall.  So get them at Muse or Nordstrom.  Your feet will thank you!!

You’re welcome!!

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 6

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

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