20 Wednesday Dec 2017
Posted in belle gifts, what's ringin' our belle
A couple of months ago, we received some samples in our Sephora order that really rang our belle! One of the samples that became a staple on one belle’s dressing table was ELIZABETH AND JAMES NIRVANA ROSE
With it’s clean, floral scent laced with rose de mai, vetiver, and geranium, this fragrance elicits compliments from men and women, young and old. Might be a good stocking stuffer…just sayin!
Available Here, Here and , Here
a&a
27 Monday Nov 2017
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
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converse, FindOrbit, flat iron, gifts, Paper Source, sephora, shopbop, Uncommon Goods
Via Shopbop
Via Converse
Via Papersource
Via Amazon. For our 21+ belles… duh
Via Amazon
Via Findorbit We all need this!
Via Sephora
Via Uncommon Goods
Stay tuned for more shoppin’ suggestions, belles!
a&a
23 Monday Oct 2017
Posted in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle
This is the time of year that Sephora comes out with some awesome limited edition gifts and there are two in particular that we bought, love and are well worth the price!
First in our cart is the Sephora Favorites- Give Me More Lip
This collection is $68.00 and is a $254.00 value. It contains at least five full size items and is chock full of high=end brands and a slew of great colors . Mattes, glosses, lipsticks and plumpers!
Pucker Power Belles!!! Get it Here!
Next in the ole shopping cart is the Superstars – Every Day Must Haves…and they aren’t kidding!
Again…we have several full size and great brands but most importantly every single thing in this package we either use on the regular already or have started using because of the package. No joke!
And at $75.00 for a $224.00 value, y’all are more than getting your money’s worth. Just sayin…
Available here
What we also like to do is break up the packages and use divvy them up as stocking stuffers or little extra presents for all the belles we love and adore. Christmas is just 62 sleeps away!
Let the shopping begin!
a&a
05 Tuesday Sep 2017
Posted in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle
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amazon, dermstore, self tanner, sephora, st tropez, tan towel, tan towelettes, ulta
Now that summer is “over” after Labor Day, we belles need a way to keep that healthy glow! We have tried all sorts of self-tanners since we gave up on our baby oil and iodine concoction back in the olden days (well…at least one of us has…because the other already has a perfect olive skin-tone that keeps her looking healthy all year long)…but whatever…we digress…adult ADD anyone?!
Our new favorites consist of a sunless tanning body lotion by St.Tropez…
Via Sephora – Available here, here and here
And the next game-changer is a tan towelette for the face by Tan Towel…
Via Ulta – Available here, here and here
Now go on and get that glow!!!
a&a
14 Monday Aug 2017
Posted in Beauty belle, what's ringin' our belle
Through our teen belles, we are often taught about the latest beauty crazes…”baking” is one that we have loved…no cooking required! This admittedly odd-looking process leads to a poreless, flawless finish for your face.
Here’s the recipe…
1. Hydrate your eyes using your favorite eye cream (ours is by Dermalogica)
A little Vaseline can do the trick if you’re suffering from really dry skin.
2. Concealer time…apply using a damp beauty sponge. We like Cle de Peau. Whichever concealer you favor, make sure it’s creamy. Moisture is key!
3. Add one more layer of concealer. This is optional. We take this step when we want extra lasting power. We use Touche Eclat by YSL.
4. Time to bake. Use a translucent powder like this one from Laura Mercier.
Take the dampened beauty sponge and a dip it into the powder to get a generous portion. Pack under each eye to make sure there is plenty.
The Cosmo version…
Our version…
Let it set for 5+ minutes…a great time to check your social media…or maybe go ahead and do your eye shadow…
5. Using a soft brush, gently fluff off excess powder and voila! You just got baked!!
The “baking” part comes from the heat of your face setting the powder and concealer while you take a break. Once the excess powder is gone, you end up with a china-doll-style finish. What will the makeup artists come up with next??
a&a
03 Friday Feb 2017
Posted in belle perks, friday friend 1-1
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Check out one belle’s favorite Christmas gifts received!!!! This dryer has changed her life!!!
Both of her teen belles were also blown away and amazed…which is sayin a lot right there!
Worth every penny!!
a&a
14 Monday Nov 2016
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We love a purchase and we embrace pucker power. And, bonus…when it’s all for an awesome charity, we are totally on board!
BITE Beauty has teamed up with the Mauvember Foundation to support men’s health by crafting an exclusive Amuse Bouche Lipstick in the Mauvember 2016 shade to be sold during this month of November only.
Via Sephora
Who doesn’t crave a little Amuse Bouche? Available at Sephora
XXOO
a&a
08 Tuesday Nov 2016
Posted in what's ringin' our belle
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apartment therapy, cocktails, creamy goat cheese and sundried tomato pasta, drinking water, election, flourishing foodie, how to hardboil eggs, how to leave a party early, Liquordotcom, pinterest, sephora, ultra repair cream
Ringin’ our belle this (election) week…
How to hardboil lots of eggs all at once
A comforting pasta recipe via Flourishing Foodie
How to leave a party gracefully…early exit style (photo via Pinterest)
How to drink more water….great tips, belles! (photo via Pinterest)
Gettin’ ready for cooler weather and drier skin…
Our new favorite hand Cream…available at Sephora
And, to wrap it up…who needs a drink to get through Election Day?? We do!
Check out the election cocktails at Liquor.com (guess which one is “the Donald”!)
Cheers…and may we all have peace tomorrow!!
a&a
26 Monday Sep 2016
Posted in Beauty belle, belle perks
We’ve tried lots of dry shampoos, texturizing sprays, and other “tools” to keep ourselves coifed…but we just HAD to share the best-smelling one yet…
Works like a charm…and keeps ya smellin’ like a rose.
Fluff-n-go, 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
