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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 109

13 Tuesday Jun 2017

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advice, Caesar, cocktail, earrings, fennel and burratta salad, flight, food 52, kale, Pimms, salads, shoes, slides, Tory Burch

What we’re craving…


A Fennel and burrata salad (we love fresh fennel!!)

Or this Kale Caesar salad
Can you guess maybe one of us just spent a week in the DR?? And with teenagers…so not in some high falutin’ place.  Hence, we lived on quesadillas, hamburgers and chicken fingers.  It was great, until it wasn’t . Just sayin…
Good advice always rings our belle…


Never drink this on a plane!!!

We are always in need of some eye-catching earbobs


And a new footfancy never hurts!! 

Cheers!!  Let’s make homemade Pimms!!! (Practice up before Wimbledon, belles)

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 95

28 Tuesday Feb 2017

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avocado, bauble bar, brain, byrdie, my domaine, Tory Burch, wine decanter

Finding ways to protect that noggin function…


Foods to avoid according to the folks at Byrdie.com

For the fashionabelle ears…


These sales down bonbons from Bauble Bar
We obsessed before…


Still having this Tory Burch lust!

We love a good stuffed avocado…


we MUST try these from My Domaine

And finally, beautiful way to serve wine…

Also from My Domaine

They will ring your belle, too!!

a&a

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belles in bloom…

30 Monday Jan 2017

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blossom, flower, Neiman Marcus, petal, Tory Burch

Kick up your heels with these Kicks 

Now you can tiptoe through the tulips…and take your little blossoms with you!


From Neiman Marcus

How’s that for flower power??!!

a&a

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for the hostess with the mostest…gift-giving brainstorm

25 Wednesday Nov 2015

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amazon, bespoke post, birch placements, champagne saber, cocktail napkins, houzz, laguiole, lights and decor for all occasions, nordstrom, saks, slipper, sunday pasta, Tory Burch, waiting on martha

A good belle always remembers to properly recognize her hosts and hostesses. Here are some ideas to make you the most prized guest…


Cocktails anyone????    From one of our favorite websites, Waiting on 

Hostesses are always looking for new ways to Set the table

And the perfect Flatware  to go with it…

We can’t think of a better  way to open that champagne cork! Every home should have one….

A beautiful book…

Let’s hope you ordered the champagne sabre, now all you need is some great glasses for the bubbly…

After the ball, our feet deserve a little pampering slipper…from Saks


for a little gold-bug touch…any hostess would love these cocktail napkins from our fave belle-owned treasure trove, Croghans Jewel Box

Cheers, y’all!  Focusing on the fellas tomorrow!

a&a

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for her…gift-giving brainstorm for the belles

23 Monday Nov 2015

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A Jaffe, bags, bracelets, budhagirl, Christmas, Coordinates Collection, Croghan's Jewel Box, face brush, faux fur, fur, gifts, jewelry, Lenora Dame, Longchamp, makeup brush, Mark and Graham, necklaces, nordstrom, PJ Luxe, purse, rings, shopbop, Shrimps, socks, Stila, Tory Burch

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

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

12 Thursday Nov 2015

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add down parka, aidia kibur, alexis bittar necklace, amazon, annabelle new york, bailey44, bbdakota, bezelsandbytes, bkr water bottle, boss, burberry, cardigan, charlotte simone scarf, coat, current elliot grey jeans, elizabeth and james dress, enza costa, felt sandals, fingerless gloves, fitbit bracelet, fot bit, frame, frame denim, fringe bag, fur shawl, fur wrap, giles and brother, glamourpuss, grey pants, grey tank, haute mess, Intermix, lanston pullover, le skinny, le skinny satine, leather skinnies, mackage scarf, majorca grey pearl studs, max mara, miansai screw bracelet, milly, monrow vneck tee, natori pajama set, nordstrom, open toe bootie, Paige Denim, parker, portolano, Proenza Schouler, Rag and Bone, rag and bone pant, rainboots, ray ban, Rebecca Minkoff, romana dress, S'well, saks fidth avenue, scalloped suede pumps, shopbop, siwy patchwork grey jeans, slippers, statement necklace, stuart weitzman, sunglasses, sweater, t by alexander wang, Tory Burch, tote, ugg, uneck sweater, valentino, vince open toe bootie, vince suede bootie, wide brim hat, yves solomon

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! 

1.

  Fuuuurrrgettt….it……!!!

2.

Time to get felt up!!!
3.
  

Gloves off belles!!!
4.

 
Because belles can relate……  
5.

  For rainy day puddling…

6.

 
Real shades of grey….
7.

   
Show off your shoes with these pants…

8.

  
Show off that pedi…. 
9.

 
And that’s a wrap….except it’s not!!!
10.

 
Stay hydrated!!!!  
11.

 

 Grey can be so chic…… 
12.

 Dress this little number up or down….
13. 

 
It’s time to pump you up!!!
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Pearls before swine , belles…..
15.
   
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!!!
18. 

 
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….

24. 

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

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Sweater weather…
27. 

 
Hats off to all the belles!!!
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Sometimes it’s okay to get screwed….
29.  

  Go ahead and cuff us…just sayin’
30.

  
Belles love sweater weather!
31. 

 
These boots were made for walking…
32.
 

Stylish grey Jean …check  
33. 

 We do like to make a statement…

34.
  
 Time to bundle up.

35. 

  

Belles are swell….
36.

 
Cardigans are cool….just sayin’
37.

   
Bootie-licious
38.

 
We’re so fancy…but you already know
39. 
 Totes for real…  

40.

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
47. 

 
Slipper love….
48.

 
Sometimes it’s ok to skirt the issue….  
49.

 

We want to frock you up….
50.

  
Time to tuck in….

That’s all belles

a&a

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10 essential shoes for every belle…a shoe fetish friend-1-1

06 Friday Nov 2015

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all-weather boot, amazon, animal print, Aquatalia, ballet flat, basic pump, booties, ChristianLouboutin, espadrilles, evening shoe, Gucci, Hunter, indispensible shoes, ivanka Trump, j.crew, Jimmy Choo, Muse Shoe Studio, must-have, nordstrom, pelle Moda, Rag and Bone, rain boot, Sam Edelman, sandal, shoe, Tory Burch, Vanelli, wellie

We’ve been helping a dear belle-friend get her closet in order after three moves and three years of being “unsettled” (poor dear). In the process, we realized that every belle could be reminded of what we deem to be the shoe collection top ten. In other words…the ten pairs of shoes that we couldn’t live without.

If you have ’em all, you’re a savvy belle (or a shoe hoarder…takes one to know one…just sayin’). If you don’t have ’em, we’ve given you some options so that you can fill those holes, pronto!

We started at our favorite local shoe haunt, Muse Shoe Studio, with some picks to fill every belle’s needs…and we’ve added some online options for our far-flung friends…


1. A simple black pump 

Above is an Ivanka Trump design…classic and affordable…available at Muse and Amazon.


And this Christian Louboutin “simple pump” is a high-end no-brainier (its price-per-wear will make it a bargain!)  Find it HERE.

 2. A nude heel

A nude shoe goes with virtually everything…this Corso Como (above) from Muse fits the bill. Also available here.

And the Louboutin “simple pump” also comes in nude…just sayin’ ( at Nordstrom)

 3. An evening heel

Above…this metallic, strappy Pelle Moda from Muse adds a bit of bling to your festivities.

And the Jimmy Choo “Lang” (find it HERE) is another great (albeit more pricey) choice

4. A fun print

From Muse, this Sam Edelman combines two trends that are on-point now…and won’t be “out” anytime soon…animal print and the pointy-toe flat. You can also order it from Amazon.

and we have been long-time fans of the calf-hair, animal-print “Elsie” pump from J Crew. Pretty indispensable in our book!
 5. A ballet flat 

The quintessential staple for any stylish belle, this Vanelli (above) from Muse combines a bit of brown with the basic black for extra versatility .
 We are quite partial to this little  beauty as well….may even have to get it in all three colors!! Order here now for 20%off!!


6. A sneaker/espadrille.

This fashionable flat  from Sam Edelman will keep you chic and comfortable. Stop in for a pair at Muse… Or you can order here.


7. Booties/boots

Muse has an incredible selection in this category!  Wish we could include them all!  This basic bootie combines that of-the-moment shape with a comfortable heel-height and classic black. You can also find it here.

And we’ve touted the comfort and style of Rag and Bone booties before…but we are always willing to get preachy…the “Margot” at Nordstrom won’t let you down.

8. A sleek, all-weather street boot

We’ve sung the praises of Aquatalia boots before, belles…and we will do it again and again!  This “Gael” all-weather riding boot will be a staple till the cows come home! (We’ve been known to wear ours every…single…day while on trips to NYC, Paris, Chicago…). Absolute perfection!


9. A pair of Wellies/rain boots 

For walking the pups in style…or just surviving in this rain-soaked home we used to call the “sunny (hot, muggy) South”, this Sam Edelman bootie from Muse will keep you dry and happy.  You can also order it here.

And the “Original Tall” Hunter boot ( find it here) is a classic…and perfect for entertaining yourself by jumping in puddles (we have experience 😉

10. A neutral sandal

Tory Burch offers great options each year. The Kieran is a favorite of the belles.


And this Gucci “Marmont” stunner…of a sandal will ring belles for years to come

Inventory time, belles!!  Let us know if you have any additions. Wouldn’t want to miss out!

a&a

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what’s ringin’ our belle…round 1

05 Tuesday May 2015

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age quiz, amazon, buzzfeed, cheese, cocktail, Dessert, dodie thayer, harlan coben, intemix online, lettuce ware, nicholas v plunge dress, Rag and Bone, rhubarb, star mela clutch, the stanger, Tory Burch, two peas and their pod, waiting on martha

Since belles are all about sharing, we thought we’d share a few things that are ticklin’ our fancy. 

We can’t wait to sip this . And with the leftovers make this .

Want these , this and this .

Going to collect these and use them everyday! 

Took this quiz…it actually got our ages right!! Let us know if it works for you.

A great page turner. Read it one rainy weekend.

And of course we can’t resist some major  arm candy !

If you can’t live without cheese…we can’t …then you absolutely must read this .

belles ringin’?…stay tuned for round 2
a&a

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a belle always remembers momma

03 Sunday May 2015

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Clutch, Cone and Coleman, gifts, Gigi New York, Hen House Linens, jewelry, Lady B Designs, Love Poppy, Melvin, Monkees of the Westend, mother's day gifts, Muse Shoe Studio, Paisley & Paper, Piko, S'well, savvy, Spartina, Suzanna Dai, Sylvia Benson, Tory Burch, Twill, Twine and Twig

Mother’s Day is just a week away!  Time to make a plan if you haven’t (and we belles must admit…it’s crept up on us!). We thought we would share some swoon-worthy gift picks from some of our favorite area shops for you local belles in need of that perfect something for Mother Dear.  (and we have included some links for online shopping for those of you a bit more far-flung…can’t forget our friends from afar!)

Put these shops in your GPS and put it in drive…Cone and Coleman, Monkees of the Westend, Savvy, Paisley & Paper, Twill, and Muse.

First stop on our shopping spree…Cone and Coleman on Greenville’s Main Street – accessory heaven!  Our picks:

Perhaps a clutch?… 

cork…the perfect spring/summer neutral – $190 

or a sweet selection of sizes and colors – $325-375

These are beautiful deerskin leather, made in Italy

…and maybe a bauble or two…

so Dior – and only $89

Not your basic earring, these have an interesting edge….a must-see, and a must-buy!  The ladies at Cone and Coleman will not lead you astray.  Stop in for other suggestions!

Heading on down Main Street, we popped into Monkees…and found these excellent options:

the Tory Burch “Miller” sandal – $195

The ladies at Monkees might even know her size!!

for an accessory option: …they have a beautiful selection of Sylvia Benson necklaces…handmade in Cary, North Carolina (spreadin’ the local love)…just under the $100 mark

and for the mom who hydrates in style… 

a S’well water bottle is an excellent choice…and the large fits an entire bottle of wine! (just sayin’)

Farther down Augusta Road, we paid a visit to our friendly ladies at Savvy to pick their brains for ya.  Here are their suggestions…

How about these beautiful  Love Poppy necklaces?  And they don’t hurt the wallet!  Just $56-88

and you might have seen belles wearing some of these about town…Twine and Twig necklaces are all the rage!  ($120 – $280)

and these  Melvin tassles are just too much fun!!  The necklaces range from $95-116, but they also have bracelets from $25-45.

Moving on to our next stop….Muse Shoe Studio is our go-to shoe source, but Musette and Jenny have lots more to offer!

We belles are ALL ABOUT these rings!!!  They look far more expensive than they really are…always a good thing in our opinion!  Just $50-55

And for more bauble options, our dear friend Katherine’s Lady B Designs are always a hit…    

…beautifully creative necklaces and earrings range from $20 to $98.  Something for every budget!

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and how can you not find something on their scarf wall?  At just $28-$48, you might just grab 2 or 3!

 

Hopping a couple of doors down…the dear belles at Twill have lots to offer.

For a multi-purpose zippered pouch…

…these Gigi lovelies can’t be beat.  And BONUS…Twill is having a Gigi Trunk Show this week from Wednesday to Saturday!!  If you can’t find it there, it can’t be had.

Piko tops

Piko tops

Twill has every color of the rainbow…and stripes to boot…in the ever-so-comfortable yet put-together-looking Piko knit tops.  Moms of all ages could LIVE in these…and they are only $32!!!  An absolute steal!!

Suzanna Dai jewelry

Suzanna Dai jewelry

And for a more ornamental option…Twill has this very creative line of baubles from Suzanna Dai.  These range in price from around $200-350 and are quite the statement!  Another BONUS!  Twill will also be featuring a trunk show for this line as well!  (again…Wednesday – Saturday of this week).

One last stop just up the way…at Paisley & Paper.  Marty has options galore!!

How about linens (napkins, aprons…) from Hen House Linens?  The colors and patterns would brighten any mom’s day!  

or these Spartina lovelies (made in Daufuskie Island…spreadin’ the local love again) would be a great option for helping to keep mom organized.  (We can use all the help we can get with that!)

– and last, but most certainly not least…how about a practical yet snazzy clip board (for more options in the organization department?)  Let us tell you, dear Marty is just the best!!  We needed a couple of these at the last minute about a week or so ago…so she whipped them up and even delivered them to our door!  Now that’s service!

So, there you have it.  A little something for any mom, wife, grandmother…on your list.  You’re welcome!!

Happy Mother’s Day!

a&a
 

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Easter gift ideas…accessories and a little somethin’ for the fellas (the ultimate belle accessory)

25 Wednesday Mar 2015

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accessories, amazon, Clare V, Easter, Gap, gifts, Huffy, j.crew, Michael Kors, nordstrom, Rush Wilson, Southern Tide, Tory Burch, Urbanears, Zazzle

We are back, belles, with more eggs-ellent gift ideas…this time with a focus on accessories and the fellas in our lives (can’t forget the poor dears!).  Get ready to do some clickin’ and buyin’!

For the “techie” in your life…or really pretty much anyone over the age of 10 with opposable thumbs…a phone accessory or two would be sure to please. Put a spring-y twist on it and you have yourself a perfect little Easter treat…
IMG_2644This sweet little beauty is from Zazzle…and they have like a thousand-plus more options! Good luck with that decision!

And because small mobile accessories tend to “grow legs” and disappear, just about anyone would be happy seeing one or two of these amongst the jelly beans:
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Find these at Urbanears

Next, remember this post on tassels? Well, how about a fun, Easter-egg-colored tassel from Clare V. to add a little sass to a spring bag?…IMG_2594Perfect to nestle down in the teen-belle’s basket with all that chocolate…and peeps, of course!

And any belle would love to have this little beauty on her arm…
IMG_2640…doesn’t the pink just scream spring? It’s from Tory Burch (surprise)…available at Nordstrom

Or how about this on the wrist…
IMG_2657…the Michael Kors Golden Runway watch with a pink dial! We found it on Amazon at an awesome price! Click and see for yourself!

 

Now, for the fellas…we kinda like the idea of sprucing up his wardrobe with some spring-y options…and swimsuits are always in order this time of year!

For the little crowd, how about these Island Board Shorts from Gap…IMG_2612

or maybe this preppy little option from j crew…IMG_2613

And to dress him up a bit, we are loving this big-boy look…
IMG_2658…the Secret Wash gingham shirt, also from j crew comes in every color of the rainbow! Belles just love options!!

Now for the big fellas…maybe a little spring-y wardrobe addition or two…

From Southern Tide’s “Easter Shop”…and available for all you local belles at our fave men’s store, Rush Wilson…IMG_2611
…how about a snazzy shirt (or two)

IMG_2610…or a “not-your-everyday-ho-hum” tie? He will thank you when the ladies can’t take their eyes off!

And finally…we saved the absolute best accessory for last, belles…this might be a little something we “spring” for just for ourselves…
IMG_2617To. Die. For. Available at Amazon, this is the ultimate mode of transport for any belle ready to celebrate spring in style!!

Go for it, belles!  Times-a-wastin’!

a&a

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