tuesday trends : for love & lemons

We are S O in love with the For Love & Lemons label, and their latest Land of Eternal Spring look-book.

The Los Angeles based line, designed by Gillian Mahin & Laura Hall, could be described as 'modern day gypsy' and features a lot of daring lace, clashing colours and prints. 

The location of the recent shoot & the chosen model (gorgeous Carola Remer) are both perfect to showcase this beautiful collection, and we can't stop looking through the gorgeous images.

We tried to pick our top 10, but it was impossible...

 ^^ this.colour ^^

tuesday trends : stylish sunnies

We love adding to our eyewear collection here at belle | beau. Today we are having a look at some of our favourite frames for this coming season.

The looks that are on trend are quite varied - from cat eye (which is proving to be a strong contender in the style stakes for the 4th year in a row!) to flat top, there is something for everyone available at the moment.

 ^^ we are both fans of the 'cat eye' shape ^^

^^ these gorgeous Mui Mui sunglasses are from 2011...

as you can see, they are still very on trend ^^

We believe that sunglasses should be investment pieces, and we are both prepared to hand over quite a bit of hard earned cash for that perfect pair. If you are after a statement pair for a particular event or to just have some fun in, check retailers such as Witchery & Sportsgirl as they have a high rotation of styles that are usually copies of the designer frames and cost a fraction of the price. 

Below are our picks from various designers and retailers. We could have gone on and on, but capped it at 8 pairs for you to browse through. Noone needs a mile long post on a Tuesday Evening!

tuesday trends : mlm the label

MLM is a relatively new Australian clothing label headed by designer Julia Softley. The colour palette could be described as monochrome, with black & white being the key players each season. MLM create a lot of fun basics, as well as pretty key pieces each season to add to your wardrobe. The brand also design shoes and other accessories that are a must see.

"MLM is a contemporary women's wear label that has become well recognised for its authentic take on modern and feministic dressing.

Designed for sartorially intuitive women, MLM draws inspiration from style icons past and present to create collections that are modern, edgy and forever wearable." - mlmlabel.com

^^ We love their creative 'play on words' t-shirts of this season & the 'Team Tee' of 

last year was ever so popular! ^^

We have sifted through the new arrivals and picked out our favourites. 

^^ we love this take on the givenchy 'bambi' collection. very clever! ^^

 ^^ um. totally agree ^^

 ^^ double denim at it's best ^^

 ^^ stripe perfection ^^

 ^^ cruella ^^ 

 ^^ isn't this dress divine? front view ^^

^^ back view ^^

MLM is available online, at David Jones nationwide, as well as select boutiques around the country {see stockist details here}. 

Happy Shopping Beauties!

B & F xxx

nb : photos are not our own | sourced from www.mlmlabel.com

the long weekend

I know it is almost the weekend again, but my Long Weekend last week was too beautiful not to share with you all.

On the Sunday, we caught up with some great friends for a bit of a tradition that we like to call 'Super Seafood Sunday'. The men go to 'hunt & gather' with the kids at the amazing local seafood shop, Seafresh Myaree, while the ladies stay home and prep (or drink champagne and chat...shhh).

We try to organise it for the middle of each school term (we are all teachers, believe it or not) and this particular time it also coincided with the Point Walter Concert which occurs down on the beautiful Attadale Foreshore.

Super Seafood Sunday has become a tradition that both Jarrod & I look forward to each term as a way to break up the routine that we seem to get into once school (& football!!) is back. 

 ^^princess j^^

^^ the tiger ^^

 ^^ princess j photography ^^

tuesday trends : autumn inspiration

Given that it is Autumn in a few days, we thought it would be well suited to take a peek at what looks the stylish women of New York City were wearing during NYFW. The change of season makes us very excited as we get to shop all of the new looks and plan our wardrobes for the next few months. 

Not that it looks like it will get cooler in Perth anytime in the near future.. but we are allowed to daydream, aren't we?

Our forecast : black & white, clashing prints, felt hats, animal print, tailored sporty luxe, tartan & fabulous coats. Oh, and denim. But of course.

Enjoy,

B & F xxx

photography : phil oh

margaret zhang inbcbg max azria. photography : phil oh

clashing prints. photography: tim regas

double tartan. photography : tim regas

street style : 3.1 phillip lim coat, reed krakoff bag. photography: phil oh

tuesday trends : felt hats

We are having a slight love affair with felt hats at the moment.. Between both of us we are in the double digit territory. Can never have too many hats, right?!

We have rounded up some of our favourites to make the search for that perfect 'one' easier for other hat lovers out there.

tuesday trends : chambray

We love a chambray shirt here at belle | beau. Not to mention a chambray dress... pants... the list goes on.  We think is a fun yet classic look and can be styled to suit most occasions.

Below is our round up of some if the best items available in store & online, as well as some styling inspiration.

We have also included a section for little ladies...Why should grownups have all the fashionable fun?

Happy styling & shopping! 

B & F xxx

tuesday trends : denim cutoffs.

Denim cutoffs are an item that should be a staple in every wardrobe come summer. 

It is easier said than done finding that 'perfect pair' so we have put together a selection of some of the best around at the moment. 

^^Rag & Bone "The Mila Shorts", from Shopbop, $183^^

tuesday trends : shirt dress

We love a shirt dress here at belle | beau. Especially if it's denim.

This one sported by Brooke was a purchase years ago from Sportsgirl and has lasted the distance over a few seasons.

we also don't mind a bottle of bubbles or two. much to the Rockstar's disapproval.

Here are some current season finds to shop.

ok, ok, not a complete shirt dress, but it's halfway there. plus its denim!

^^Country Road Chambray Quilted Dress, $149 ^^

tuesday trends.

Trending today : leopard loafers. Oh so very comfy.

Love B & F xx