28 Thursday Jun 2018
Posted in fashion forward
Well, hello, belles! Long time no see! We’ve been taking a break from the madness (or have we just been lazy??). Anyhoo…we couldn’t resist sharing some fashionabelle pieces with you!
We love a blazer because they are a perfect layering piece, are transitional, and can be dressed up or down…a trifecta!
Here are a few of our favorites at the moment…
By Veronica Beard from Intermix
happy shopping!
a&a
20 Monday Nov 2017
Posted in fashion forward, what's ringin' our belle
We love to shop together and often end up buying identical items…agreeing that we will give each other fair warning before showing up in them to any major event. But funny things can happen when we shop alone. More than a few times, we have bought identical items without knowing the other has bought it as well. As they say…great belle minds think alike!
One example…this Theory shell available at Neiman Marcus
One of us bought it in New York on the exact same weekend that the other bought it in Oxford, Mississippi! Go figure! But with simple, clean lines and a neutral color, this shell is an excellent addition to any wardrobe…especially a fashionabelle one!
We think you need one too!
a&a
08 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted in belle perks, fashion forward, what's ringin' our belle
Tags
All-Clad, amazon, Aquatalia, boots, bracelets, budhagirl, cashmere, Christmas, Equipment, Feetures, gifts, Longchamp, LuluLemon, Simple Human, slow cooker, socks, theory, travel mirror, workout wear
We thought we would share some of our go-to items…just in case you are stumped on your gift hunt. You’re welcome!
Our fave cashmere cardigan…
From Equipment (for the fashiona-belle)
Our fave mirror (and it travels like a pro!)….
…from Simple Human (for the one who is always looking for her reading glasses)
Our fave travel boot…
Pretty much anything by Aquatalia…available at Nordstrom (for the fashiona-belle traveler)
The best slow cooker…All Clad from Amazon (for the busy cook)
The socks we can’t do without…
…From Feetures (perfect stocking-stuffer for the runner…or the one who lives in her Lululemon)
Our go-to workout-wear…
Our Lululemon uniform (for yourself…or the daughter who MUST have the cutest workout-wear)
The pant that does it all…
We could LIVE in this “ponte pant” from Theory! Crisp, comfy, chic. (Well…this might not technically be a gift…except for yourself 😉
BuDhaGirl bangles…
Duh…we have said this over and over and over! Buy these now.
Loving this monochromatic Longchamp…
For any belle who goes anywhere…just sayin’.
More to come, belles!
a&a
29 Friday Apr 2016
Posted in fashion forward
Tags
charleston, dress, Hampden Clothing, lizzie fortunato, off the shoulde, pull on pants, ragandbone, shopping, tassle earrings, theory, tibi, top
While working and learning at The Southern Coterie Summit in Charleston, we belles needed a perk up to keep up. Thankfully, there is no shortage of shopping in this beautiful city!
We both found plenty of perk-worthy purchases to be had at one of our all-time favorite boutiques, Hampden Clothing.
One of our first purchases was a crisp off-the-shoulder blouse by Tibi. The best part about this shirt is the flattering length and the fact that you can easily where a bra with it. Bonus!
Via Hampden Clothing
Of course, we needed bottoms to go with this blouse…and lo and behold, of course Hampden Clothing was happy to provide in the form of this Theory Pant.
Via Hampden Clothing
The perfect amount of stretch, a pull-on skinny that holds you in without cutting off your circulation. Let’s be honest, no one wants to feel like they’re in a sausage casing!!
The finish is classic and it holds its shape. A must-have addition to your wardrobe!
Now, obviously…a belle’s outfit is never complete without an accessory or ten…just sayin.
With tassels trending so tremendously, we had, had, had to have these fabulous earrings.
Via Hampden Clothing
Dreamy, colorful yet a neutral, lightweight…these are the perfect addition to make your outfit “next level” !!
Put it all together…
…and you have a happy belle!!
And of course, why do when you can overdo?? We just had to have this dress…
Via Hampden Clothing
Flattering, easy, and not only can it be worn as a tunic or a dress but it can be worn with the buttons in the front or back. Double bonus!!!
All perked up now…try it, belles!!
a&a
26 Thursday Feb 2015
Posted in fashion forward
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altazurra, bloomingdales, fashion, forward.com, Fringe, Intermix, j.crew, les nouvelles, meli melo, neimam marcus, Net a porter, nordstrom, revolveclothing.com, shopbop, theory, ysl, zara
Fringe…it’s everywhere! You can go whole-hog, or just test the waters. But, for heavens sake, do something with this fashion moment! It’s fun, flirty, and who doesn’t want a little fringe or two with benefits??
Here are a few of our favorites from the dramatic to the conservative…a lil something for everyone. So don’t be too shy, live on the fringe!
How about a jacket or two?
budget-friendly and on-trend…from Revolve Clothing
This one is an investment…just sayin’. From Forward
This one is a must-have…it practically screamed at us from the pages of the Neiman Marcus catalog. So we hollared right back with our credit card when we saw this lux for less…a real bargain!
Skirts are another great way to show off this trend…
The two below are from Intermix…
This suede will put a lil shimmy in your step!!
Tough and feminine
A belle loves to sashay!!
Next up…tops! The first is Theory and the second is J Crew…love!!
Gimme gimme gimme!!
Every belle can rock this look!!!!
If you want to kill two birds with one stone, (we just adore efficiency!) you can order both from Net-A-Porter.
Of course, it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t throw in a shoe or two. I mean, c’mon!! How about this beauty with a touch of fringe by Altazurra…
find them at Neiman Marcus
Or this next pair from Zara…
We die…from complete adoration!
And these from Les Nouvelles…
All for the well-heeled belle!
And sporting a pocketbook is a great way to try fringe without jumping right into the deep end. Sometimes a belle likes to test the waters a bit…
Check out the Tallulah Fringe Messenger bag from ShopBop…
Perfection!!
and this boho-chic hobo from Urban Outfitters…
Well-priced, on-trend, and a pop of color…a belle’s dream!
And if this is all just too much to take in, at least try our favorite lash enhancer to really play up that “eye fringe”. You do know how to bat your eyelashes, don’t you?? Available at Nordstrom…
Fringe for everyday
BFF=belles for fringe
a&a
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