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.

some love for the home

If you're  anything like me and have a slight obsession with fun cushions and all things pretty for your home then take a look at these guys...

Mynd Interiors are based in the bayside suburb of Mentone, VIC & have so many beautiful, fun things for your home. Local colourful designs and artwork fill the walls and floor with everything from cushions to candles, furniture to French soaps, artwork to accessories - they have it all! And the best thing is you can purchase it all online.

Here are some favourites :

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

new york state of mind

New York City has been on the mind since NYFW started last week. I was lucky enough to travel there a few years back now, and I think a second trip will have to be on the cards in the coming year or two. I love this city so much.

Below is a bit of a photo diary from my time spent there. I hope you enjoy.

B xx

  

  

empire state cheese.

holly golightly's stoop. 

beautiful treats.

A few beautiful things that are inspiring us currently. 

Christian OITA/WONDERLAND

Peter Lindbergh 1990

Hepburn/Kelly

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^^

the perfect orange lipstick

At the beginning of 2013, I had a black tie wedding to attend in Sydney. A few days before the wedding, the Golden Globe Awards were on and I spotted the look below on Jessica Alba. (Red Carpet season is my favourite season of the year!)

I knew immediately that this was the exact lip colour I wanted to wear. I spent about half an hour on google tracking it down, and was extremely excited when I discovered that it was a shade by Hourglass Cosmetics, one of my favourite makeup brands. I had booked to have my makeup applied at Mecca Cosmetica (who stock Hourglass), so it felt like it was meant to be.

{Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in 'Riviera' is the name of it for anyone who is interested, and it can be found here for $42.}

The lipstick is in a liquid form with an applicator stick attached to the lid. The colour is very rich and it stayed on all night - I only really needed to reapply top coat and fix the edges a little after eating. 

Below are a few photos of the shade on me (as I look nothing like J.Alba..).

{please excuse the hotel room selfie..}

{we look extra shiny as it was one of the hottest days of the
summer in sydney that day. but it was a good test for my makeup!
this photo was taken about 4 hours after the initial application of my lippy
...not bad, hey??}

I have worn the shade several times since this particular wedding, and always get comments on the colour. I have tried several different orange lipsticks before finding this one, and it beats all the others by a mile. 

Happy weekend everyone

B xx