Dec 31

Babes In Boo-land: Halloween Costumes For Little Ones!

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imageAt age one, I was a mouse, and front-page news for winning my small town’s Halloween costume contest. While my fifteen minutes of fame has come and gone, there may be a little one in your life who has a winning future too. Yes, sometimes toddlers don’t like costumes — or clothes in general, for that matter — but wrestling them into an over-sized, plush lobster may just be worth the hassle. It’s probably true that junior won’t remember his or her first anything let alone the first October 31st, but the pictures will live to tell the story of a good costume. The best thing about these costumes is that they’re timeless, and certainly reusable for the next little nugget that will fit into them. Don’t make them too scary though — the thought of getting a toddler into a costume is frightening enough. Click through the slideshow for some adorable Halloween costumes for babies!

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Dec 31

Small Space Storage Solutions For The Closet-less Fashionista

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imageLately I’ve been looking at apartments with some friends who are looking to move to a new place. While many have spacious kitchens, lots of windows, and large bedrooms, I’ve found that some have tiny closets or no closet at all! I’m certainly not a fan of using the hallway closet to hold all of my clothes along with the vacuum cleaner, but there are definitely options that can keep your clothes safely in your room. If you have a small closet, keep all your dresses, shirts, and pants inside the closet. Then make the most of your free wall space by adding something like the Fleur-De-Lys Hook Rack to hang your jackets and coats. For larger storage solutions for the closet-less, go for an armoire like this bamboo wardrobe (cute dog not included). An armoire may seem like a fortune to spend, but if you get a quality piece you love, you’ll keep it forever. Lastly, for the minimalist (in style and budget), a simple rolling rack may do just fine for less than $20. Take a peek at my slideshow to see it all!

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Dec 31

Style Flashback: Lisa Turtle From ‘Saved by the Bell’

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imageJessie Spano was the brains and Kelly Kapowski was the beauty, but it was Lisa Turtle who had all the style. Saved by the Bell‘s resident style expert and gossip queen was sassy with sophisticated taste — heck, she was even accepted into the Fashion Institute of Technology on the show’s finale. But could we pull off her over-the-top look? To the rescue with some tips on making it work: our in-house fashion expert Brian. Brian says Lisa’s wild style is back in a big way with graphic fit-and-flare dresses and light-wash denim jackets. Turn down the volume on her high-intensity style by sticking to tamer prints with fewer colors. Check out more of Lisa Turtle’s style by clicking over to our friends at Lemondrop!
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Dec 31

Hot In The Hive: Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski-Embellished Sandals

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imageGiuseppe Zanotti was born in San Mauro Pascoli, an Italian town by the Adriatic Sea with a long tradition in shoemaking. He’s been making shoes for over twenty years, first as a design apprentice and now for his eponymous line. His designs are known for being high quality, unique, and of course, totally sexy. One of his latest creations is no exception to the rule. His Swarovski-embellished sandals are over the top and super glamorous. I think they’d be the perfect pair of shoes to wear if you’re going to a fashionable Halloween costume party whether you’re dressed as a witch or even as Victoria Beckham. Of course, if you’re going to spend over $1000 on a pair of shoes, you’ve got to be able to wear them again! You can wear them to get over an ex or to all the holiday parties coming up soon. If you don’t know how to already, start learning how to handle all the compliments you’re going to get!

Price: $1150
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski-embellished sandals to the Hive.

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Dec 31

Shop For Pink Beauty Products And Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

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imageWe are now in the midst of Breast Cancer Awareness month and some of your favorite beauty and skincare brands have made it easier for you to remember the constant fight we’re facing to prevent and cure this disease. Clinique offers a face lotion in a decorated bottle, Shiseido is jumping on board with a shimmering eye palette, and Estee Lauder has a number of products to support their pink ribbon campaign- you can find out more about their efforts here. Many other products, like tweezers and hair straighteners, are showing up in that recognizable baby pink and proudly displaying small ribbon decals. Click on the slideshow to shop 10 beauty products that contribute to the cause.

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Dec 31

Recession Chic: Statement Jewelry Under $50

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imageIt’s all about making a personal statement through jewelry these days. Chunky bracelets, multi-layered necklaces and huge earrings help add character and individual style to sleek outfits, but many times, these gorgeous works of wearable art cost more than we’re willing to shell out. The great thing about statement jewelry is that it’s eye-catching and highly memorable, but the downside is also how memorable it can be. Sure, you could wear your statement piece every day, and you’d certainly get your money’s worth, but people would probably begin to notice and you might get bored of the piece yourself! Check out the slideshow for our favorite standout pieces and scoop up a few to add to your outfits- at under $50 each, you can shift your thinking to style statements, not bank statements!

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Dec 31

Dealers Of The Purple Cloth Go “Prepster Chic” At Karmaloop!

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imageThe fall delivery of Dealers of the Purple Cloth, “Prepster Chic,” is now available at Karmaloop. The collection features an array of quirky bow ties, ruffles and hunter fabrics, from tank tops to tees to button-ups. “We wanted to put out the message that nerdy is cool and intelligence is sexy,” said Creative Director Lydia Nam. As an emerging women’s brand based out of Toronto, Dealers has developed a reputation for creative designs that inspire individuality and personal expression. Fall must-haves include The Henley Thermal with Kangaroo Pockets and The Hunter Bow Tank. Look at the slideshow for some of our favorites, then check out the full collection at Karmaloop.com.

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Dec 31

Hot Leggings For Fall’s Cold Weather

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imageWhy not add a whole new meaning to the term “hot pants?” Most of the time, all we ask of our leggings is that they’re comfortable and versatile enough to throw underneath our favorite tops. When the colder weather strikes, however, we need a lil’ something extra if we plan on leaving the house. The blustery winds can be enough to make you want to wear nothing but sweats, but the change of season doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice looking cute in order to stay warm. Whether you’re sick of them or not, leggings aren’t going anywhere soon, so while that’s more than we can say about summer, we’ve got some cold-weather safe picks to add to your legging collection Heavier fabrics from jeans and sweater materials to velvet and suede are one way to keep your tush toasty. And don’t underestimate simple additions such as patches, zips and buttons to give your garment just a little something extra when facing the fall. Regardless of temperature, any of this season’s takes on the now-staple, skin-tight classic are bound to make you look hot: it’s not about the warmth your leggings will bring you this upcoming season — it’s about the heat the new season will bring to your leggings to make you look hotter than ever!

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Dec 31

Be In The Lap Of Luxury And Relaxation At The Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa

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imageYou have a craving for the ultimate in luxury and pampering. Your best bet? Head to a place where the celebrities call home; the Peninsula Beverly Hills Spa, occupying space on the rooftop garden of their super-posh hotel. Yes, they have massages, wraps and other treatments with impeccable service, but for a real dose of the finer things in life, try their exclusive Shiffa Precious Gemstone therapy treatments. They are done using organic gem oils that contain rubies, emeralds and diamonds. The rich gem-saturated oils draw on their luxurious healing powers for inner serenity. Now that’s a splurge that meets star standards.
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Dec 31

Project Runway Alum Jerell Scott Launches His Fall Collection With Macy Gray!

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imageDon’t you just love seeing Project Runway castoffs rise from the ashes and really do something with their talent? We’ve seen plenty of Christian Siriano in the fashion week circuit, and even some strange Santino Rice cameos on various reality shows.. but now it’s Jerell Scott’s turn. The season 5 veteran launched his Fall 2009 collection at One Take Studio in downtown LA this past weekend over drinks and hors d’oeuvres… and an opening performance by Macy Gray! The intimate venue provided guests with an up-close look at the collection, including an accompanying photo exhibit by E Leon Myers and even an exclusive sneak preview at his upcoming Spring 2010 line. Inspired by indigenous people all over the world, the collection boasted flowing fabrics, bold prints and an undeniable tribal energy that foreshadowed many innovative and promising things to come from the designer! Take a look at the slideshow for some pictures of the event and his collection!

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