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what’s ringing our belle…round 33

08 Tuesday Dec 2015

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With us belles, you just know we are going to be talkin’ about food…we can attest to the awesomeness of most of these…just sayin’

Belles love their pups…this is how they love us back!

Get in touch with your inner huntress!

It’s black tight season….let’s find some that don’t rip!

A cocktail to embrace the season…

How to take your sundae to the next level…

Belles need to be prepared in an emergency…
Happy, happy belles!
a&a

for her…gift-giving brainstorm for the belles

23 Monday Nov 2015

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It’s coming…ready or not!  Christmas is just a few short weeks away, and those gifts aren’t going to buy themselves!  We figured we would brainstorm some kick-ass ideas for you…’cause that’s what belles are for…

We have some ideas for him, her, the techies, the hostess…and we will share them all this week as we prepare to enter the “vortex”.  First up:

Some ideas for her…

Ya know how we are always saying, “remember who you are and where you came from”??  These will help with that:

From A. Jaffe:

 

the 14k gold version

 

Choose any location in the world and A. Jaffe will engrave the map and place a diamond where “X marks the spot” for where her heart is (or should be)…(there’s a less expensive sterling version as well)

And from Coordinates Collection (above…we’ve told y’all about these before) use the coordinates of that special place to create a piece that will be all hers

For a comfy, daily-wear bauble, from Mark and Graham, this Ariel Gordon Semi-precious Stone Necklace will be sure to please

 How about polishing up that  ponytail ? Comes in gold or silver . A great stocking stuffer from Nordstrom.

And from BuDhaGirl…we are still big fans of these all-weather bangles…for a bit of mindful glamour!


From our fave belle-friend-owned jewelry store, Croghans, in Charleston, this crowning glory of a ring (above) is perfect for the princess or regal matriarch.


From Nordstrom she will love these Stila “sweet kisses”…an excellent stocking stuffer!

 

in “pebble”

For the travelin’ belle, Longchamp’s Le Pliage (also available at Nordstrom) is a classic that she will surely love!

and this lux face brush from Tory Burch will be treasured


The Lenora Dame Polar Bear or Orange Puff bag charms from Shopbop will add some whimsy to her adventures


From Shopbop, the Shrimps “Abatha” faux fur coat will keep her warm


And the feet stay warm with these Foxy Sox (also from Shopbop)

Stay tuned…there’s more to come!

a&a

fifty shades of grey, belle-style…and fashion loves

12 Thursday Nov 2015

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We are creatures of habit and both of us prefer a neutral palette in our wardrobe.    Grey in all of its many hues and tones is a key player in our closets. It holds its own monochromatically, embraces other neutrals beautifully, and handles any pop of color with ease.

Here are fifty or so of our favorite pieces in no order of preference….we adore it all! 

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  Fuuuurrrgettt….it……!!!

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Time to get felt up!!!
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Gloves off belles!!!
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Because belles can relate……  
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  For rainy day puddling…

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Real shades of grey….
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Show off your shoes with these pants…

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Show off that pedi…. 
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And that’s a wrap….except it’s not!!!
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Stay hydrated!!!!  
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 Grey can be so chic…… 
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 Dress this little number up or down….
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It’s time to pump you up!!!
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Pearls before swine , belles…..
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Belles are boss….just sayin’
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Nothing dreary about these leathers…
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But you might need to stay fit in order to fit in them!!!
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Step worthy belles…..
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These will fit your frame perfectly.
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  Layering grey is always a great idea….
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Wrap yourself up ….you deserve it. 
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  Subtle shades of sexy…

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A clean polished Jean….

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 Belles need to bag this!
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Let this jacket wrap itself around you  

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Sweater weather…
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Hats off to all the belles!!!
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Sometimes it’s okay to get screwed….
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  Go ahead and cuff us…just sayin’
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Belles love sweater weather!
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These boots were made for walking…
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Stylish grey Jean …check  
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 We do like to make a statement…

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 Time to bundle up.

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Belles are swell….
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Cardigans are cool….just sayin’
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Bootie-licious
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We’re so fancy…but you already know
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 Totes for real…  

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All bundled up! 

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Invest…
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Feel free to pull one over on us!
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We’ll keep our ears crossed…
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A ring around the collar we can live with!
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Belles dig tees.
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Fashionably fit….duh
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Slipper love….
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Sometimes it’s ok to skirt the issue….  
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We want to frock you up….
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Time to tuck in….

That’s all belles

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 14

04 Tuesday Aug 2015

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Let’s beat that humidity shall we?? Cheers!!

Did you know these fun facts?? Neither did we! 

We loooove the idea of a lazy belle’s chicken salad…best way to beat the heat is to stay out of the kitchen!!

These are so cool, we don’t mind the heat…

Belles…honesty is the best policy…finally bottles that can do the truth-telling for us…

And because it is important to stay hydrated and keep things cool…a nifty trick to keep those big batch cocktails!

Stay cool belles …

a&a

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

23 Thursday Jul 2015

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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

what’s ringin our belle…round 10

07 Tuesday Jul 2015

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A cucumber cocktail???  Well, don’t mind if we do !!

Since grilling season is here to stay for a spell, we love this new way to tell if your steak is done. 

We think summer sleepwear is imperative. We adore these and this for those hot summer nights.

Do y’all attract bugs as much as we do?? We are dying to try this.  A bug repellant and a perfume in one?!? Count us in!!

When it’s this hot out, no belle wants to sweat in the kitchen…here’s an easy dinner that will delight the tastebuds and still let you enjoy summer.

If you like a BLT, then you’re sure to like this dip.

And a fun little etiquette reminder…belles don’t like to offend…just sayin!!
Enjoy!

a&a

what’s ringin’ our belle…round 9

02 Thursday Jul 2015

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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

belles are getting beachy…a summer-time friend-1-1

29 Friday May 2015

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In order or be ready for summer, there are a few must-haves…

To keep our moneymakers out of the sun and stave off the wrinkles, a hat is always a good idea…

We adore this chic sun hat…get it here.
 And this one could come in handy all year round…just sayin’ …

And whether we like it or not…swimsuits are a must!!!


This colorful number is available right here.

If prints aren’t your thing, we love this bright pink bandeau and scoop bottom by Ella Moss. 

  

Of course if y’all are more on the modest side, a one-piece might be more to your liking.  We think this white one looks resort-ready. Available here: 

 

And we love this Ode to Pucci maillot.

 

For those of you who are …shall we say, more well endowed…how about this halter top bathing beauty??  And it’s reversible!! Thank you Shopbop.

    

 

Strolling to and fro and trotting up to the tiki hut may require a cute Cover up. from Bloomingdales:

  
Of course, a kaftan is another great option.


Also from Bloomingdales .

And we do love a jumpsuit …especially after along day in the sun or the air conditioning that tends to feel like the frozen tundra.  Another score from Bloomingdales.

We can’t possibly head poolside or to the beach without  a bag full of sunscreen…here are a couple of totes that we are totally giddy abou!!

Love the pom poms on this one

  
:  Can’t y’all see carrying it to the farmers market on non-beachy days???

Of course, we couldn’t resist this one either…just makes us do a happy dance!  

And after cooling off in the water, y’all are going to need a little something to help dry you off.  We are very partial to a Turkish towel.  It’s soft, absorbent and takes up no room….and it gets bonus points for acting in the role of a sarong in a pinch! 

We thought this was a fun color but they come in a wide variety…so pick your favorite hue of the moment!!

So belles, grab that sunscreen and your favorite sunglasses. Hope to see y’all poolside!!

a&a

every rose has its thorn…and every belle should have hers too…a not-so-prickly friend-1-1

20 Friday Mar 2015

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We belles have noticed a little trend for spring…and we think it’s quite fitting that it has an über-cool botanical spin…

Check out the “thorny situations” we have found in the accessories garden lately:

First…this “sharp”, 14kt gold thorn necklace, hand-cast in Brooklyn from Catbird –

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…and they even have a budget-friendly sterling version…

(priced at a very reasonable $88)

(priced at a very reasonable $88)

Or how about these thorny (yet not prickly) bangles…

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…handmade in LA using all reclaimed metals (eco-friendly to boot) from Alkemie.

From Aúrelie Bidermann…check out this ring that winds around the finger like a rose vine…

(in silver-plate…$260)

(in silver-plate…$260)

…or this gold-plated, “briar-inspired” choker…

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…a bit more of a splurge at $575. Both available at ShopBop.

And…one of our favorites (but a bit more pricey)…from Elisabeth Bell …

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…this pair of 14kt gold to-die-for dangles.  Just perfect for la belle rose!

Grab on (but not too tight) to this spring trend, belles!!
a&a

tassel me this…belles can’t get enough

19 Thursday Mar 2015

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Fringe has been a big trend, but we think tassels may even be bigger…and not for nothin’ either because they can be a lot easier to carry off without looking like you’re trying to relive the 70’s!

A few of our favorites…

In the kicks department:

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Thank you j.crew! And, of course, for you girls who are afraid of heights, j.crew has a flat version:

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Here’s a little beauty that looks way more expensive that it is, making it virtually irresistible. From Nordstrom…

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It’s no secret…we belles do love to make a statement with a shoe, and this one from shopbop surely fits the bill…and then some!

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And we couldn’t resist throwing out an option for the baby belles, also from j.crew!

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Movin’ on, belles…because we love a good pocketbook and tassels add just the right amount of sass…

This one from Rebecca Minkoff shows that this smart-cookie designer knows her way around a purse!

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And we can’t leave Tory out! This cross-body from Tory Burch is cross-generational…meaning all the women in the family will be having hissy fits over this one.

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And it wouldn’t be right to ignore the inside of the purse, now would it???

From Banana Republic…

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Or how about this monogrammed little beauty (belles always love a monogram)!! Get it at Clare V…

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And then there is always a phone case, ’cause the phone could use a little fashion boost, too! From Henri Bendel:

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And our ears could always stand a little extra “something-something”. These two from shopbop are the perfect way to add a little pizzazz to a classic ensemble…

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And, belles…bathing suit season is just around the corner, so how about adding a touch of whimsy to your cover ups???

A pareo from Revolve Clothing…

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Another festive option to frolic in, also from revolveclothing

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And let’s not forget that tassels can upgrade a patio, porch or party in no time flat.

Island love from etsy:

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And another glorious accessory for zee home or fete from food 52:

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So, belles…obviously, tassels aren’t just for loafers anymore!
Tassel on belles!

a&a