03 Friday Feb 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
03 Thursday Dec 2015
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We can be very fickle when it comes to beauty products…we are always game to try the next great product….lipstick, bronzer, eyeshadow…bring it on!
So, it should go without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that when we do hit on something we buy again and again, we become fiercely loyal. (See our Cle de Peau post for proof of commitment)
If you have ever battled with mascara spotting on to your lids, liner making marks in your crease and your shadow fading away by noon, we have found the holy grail of an answer. We have personally bought it repeatedly in full and travel sizes! We have permanently added this last step into our everyday makeup routine. Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray is the ultimate answer…lightweight, no offensive smell, refreshing, and…most importantly…hard working!!
Via Pinterest
So, belles, hop to it before your face melts off! You can get this Urban Decay All Nighters Makeup Setting Spray at Sephora and Ulta (we usually try to link to Amazon as well if it’s available…because 99% of the time we love Amazon…but, in this instance, they are charging TWICE as much !! 😡)
We are all set! Are y’all??
a&a
14 Saturday Nov 2015
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Belles are always looking for a potion for parched skin…an elixir that will soak in rather than add shine and create a youthful glow.
We have both been long time adorers of Ole Henrikson. We have ordered on repeat the Pure Truth Youth Actvating Oil.
Ole Henrikson is offering a special promotion thru 11/18. Get a free 3-piece Deluxe Mini Set with orders of $50.00 or more. Use code GLOW.
This magical elixir is also available at Sephora and they have several variety packs if you want to test the waters. Not to mention , you may want to multitask and get a few stocking stuffers or a beauty gift or two.
We swear by this product….try it, you will too!!
How’s that for a belle beauty-bonus?!
a&a
06 Tuesday Oct 2015
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Bite Beauty, buzzfeed, career girl daily, chicken ragu with bacon, esquire, everything you need to know about whiskey, lipstick, model beauty tips, sephora, the kitchn, what ishould your drunk food be? camillestyles, whiskey peach smash
Ringin’ belles this week…
We belles love a lil’ continuing education…
Just in case y’all decide to do an internship or go for extra credit in the above…you might need to be prepared with what food to have on hand. This quiz will give you the answer.
Because we just had a lesson, let’s make sure we learned something…Real world application.
Belle Rule: never drink on an empty stomach. Be a rule follower. Shouldn’t be difficult…it contains bacon!
Belle approved beauty tips.
Belles all need a little pucker power. This is an awesome color for toutes les belles!
Belles rule!!!
a&a
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
the RARE belle 