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what’s in, what’s out…get ready for ’16, belles

31 Thursday Dec 2015

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dresses, floral, in, Kate Spade, kitten heel, mary janes, nordstrom, out, shoes, shopbop, trends, turtleneck, Vince

According to WhoWhatWear as well as our other “sources”, here are some suggestions for being on-trend in the new year. 

 

from ghostlygoingson.com

 
To be soooo 2016…

Time to embrace…
  
Turtlenecks…like this one from Vince at Nordstrom

  
Mary Janes and kitten heels…like this Kate Spade cutie at Nordstrom

  
Florals/jewel tones for spring/summer…like this stunner from Alice + Olivia at ShopBop

 

from exit977.org

 
And here’s what’s sooo 2015

Time to retire…

  Peplums

  

Clunky shoes.  Go for a more girly look. 

  
Hi-low hemlines. Decide on a length and stick to it in 2016

Stay tuned, belles…this is just a start. And Happy New Year!!!

a&a

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and that’s a wrap…belles take on the latest trend

15 Thursday Jan 2015

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Asos, blanket, cape, fashion, nordstrom, poncho, shopbop, Topshop, trends

This trend…the cape/poncho…caused a wee bit of discussion between the two of us.  We both love the idea of a cozy, comfortable, layered look; but we’re a lil concerned that this fashion moment could go terribly wrong, terribly quickly…we can’t possibly allow that sort of thing to happen to our belles!

If one doesn’t take care, one might just resemble a homeless person on the corner, so don’t attempt this look with day-3 hair…or clogs.  Or if you over-layer or are a little too casual with the wrapping aspect, you might look like you’re still recovering from a week-long bout of the flu.

So, with full knowledge that it must be done carefully, we still want to give this trend a fair shot.  Fret not belles, we’ve got solutions! We won’t let you wander the wrong path (heaven forbid).  With the links below, you will be kept firmly floating on avenue chic. Tell us what you think!!

From Zara…on sale for just $119.99…

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From Nordstrom…this Topshop cape, only $68…

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From Nordstrom…another choice from Topshop (also $68)…

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Another from Nordstrom…and a steal at $38!…

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Found this one on Amazon…

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And one more…this one is from Asos and on sale for $58…

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Time to wrap it up, belles.  We’ ll take one….or two

a&a

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belles “jump” on the bandwagon…

05 Thursday Jun 2014

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Copper Penny, express, fashion, j.crew, jumpsuits, savvy, trends

Jumpsuits…another fashion trend, and a good one at that. Like a dress, once on, there is little to consider save for a few (or more) accessories! A jumpsuit is this seasons’s answer to the LBD…only cooler! Ideal for travel as it can be dressed up or down, layered or worn on its own, the jumpsuit adds an air of easy chic .

The jumpsuit can be sleek and sophisticated, cool and casual, boho flair, tastefully trendy, and much, much more. Bonus…it’s a blank canvas for creative accessorizing! Layer piles of necklaces or one statement necklace, have an arm party, scarf it, belt it, add a cardi…or how about a cool blazer?? The options are limitless and it’s a great opportunity to experiment!! C’mon y’all, get those creative juices flowing!!

Of course we’ve picked a couple to show you. The one that both of us purchased and a third belle in the crew had to have as well is by Drew and available at The Copper Penny.

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The necklace is fromJ. Crew and was 25% off!! Belles love a statement necklace that’s a bargain to boot!!

Now, as we had a little trouble finding the Drew jumpsuit on line we found a similar one at Topshop.

And a great, budget-friendly version is this one from Express.

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This one gives you a little more coverage on the top and we adore the sporty “track suit” edginess on the bottom. That tassel necklace? Another great purchase from J.Crew at 25% off. We will be sporting this one everyday.

Now lest you think we are boring, we decided to throw a printed jumpsuit into the mix…with ruffles…divine we tell you. This one from our local boutique of choice Savvy. And their website is Savvygreenville.com.

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With the necklaces from Furla and Kenneth Jay Lane, this jumpsuit just pops.

We love not thinking too hard when we don’t have to, and the jumpsuit sure takes care of a lot of the thinking for us.

So get a jump start on the jumpsuit action before they’re all gone. You’ll be glad you did!

a&a

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Espadrilles = summer thrills…foot candy for belles

08 Thursday May 2014

Posted by theRAREbelle in fashion forward, what's ringin' our belle

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espadrilles, footwear, j.crew, nordstrom, saks, shopbop, shopping, soludos, trends

We love shoes…all shoes…can’t have too many…and we are thrilled to pieces about this season’s espadrille trend! They come in all shapes and price points, and color and pattern choices are vast. While we love the flat version for the comfy casual chic factor, we swoon for the dressier versions because they appeal to our passion for contrast and a touch of whimsy.

Here’s a sampling …which one catches your eyes??

These animal print ‘drilles are a neutral (animal print is our favorite neutral!). They go with just about everything.

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These can be found at Shopbop. They are by Steven . ‘Nuff said.

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We actually own a pair of these darlings…love the lace-up factor…and you can get them at Soludos.

We love a feminine touch…belles are girls after all…and lace is another trend that we can fully embrace! Why not sport these with your boyfriend jeans? A touch of tomboy and a dash of girly-girl adds up to the perfect summer look.

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These Tory Burch are available at Shopbop but they are running out of sizes so you better get crackin’ !

And of course to take it up another notch we have a dreamy pair…but be forewarned they might break the piggy bank…but worth it…maybe…just sayin’….

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Scrumptious . By Valentino at Nordstrom .

Sometimes an LBE (lil’ black espadrille) is what we are pining for and these are just what the doctor ordered.

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From Topshop and available at Nordstrom . Love the leather, canvas and raffia textures!!

And where would we be without J.Crew? We belles often get a hankering for a J. Crew fix and these absolutely satisfied the craving.

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Wear them with pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, sundresses. Can’t. Not. Wear. So there. Get them here J. Crew.

Belles love adornment…aka em”belle”ishments … And these fit the bill….and our feet!

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From Kate Spade and you can get yourself a pair at Saks.

And lest you think we’d forget…you can always just put a bow on it! These will bowl you over….tee hee…

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These beauties are from Gucci and you can get them at Nordstrom .

So there you have it…a selection that is beyond….

a&a

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we framed ours…you will want to frame yours too – bonus post!

13 Thursday Mar 2014

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clothing, denim, fashion, Jeans, trends

Y’all are going to be singin’ our praises as soon as you give these a try!

On the heels of our French getaway, we couldn’t resist a bit of extra sharing!

Frame denim is a new find in denim for us, but it is sure to be an old favorite before long! With a fit that makes you look like you have worn your Fitbit out (if you catch our drift), they offer great color washes, perfect pocket placement (tres important belles) and a modern rise that is still modest enough to allow you not to fret if you have to pick something up off the floor.

We absolutely adore “Le Garçon.” I mean, really, need we say more? No…but we will! Le Garçon is the perfect slim boyfriend jean. Sexy, stylish and comfortable. (We recommend you size down one in this particular style.)

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Awesome, right?!?

Here’s another great pic from Pinterest to encourage you a bit more.

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They are available at net-a-porter.com

Now we belles like our options, so if you are wanting to add a skinny jean to your denim collection we are in full support. Frame makes a great skinny in several color options. We have the dark wash ” Le Skinny” and they are great for day to night . We love the clean simple line, a great mid-rise and fits true to size. We may invest in the white in the very near future. Who are we kidding…we know we will!

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Voila!!

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Oui!

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Oui! Oui!

Find them here

Frame it, belles!!

a&a

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