Dec 17

10 Eco-Chic Gifts For Fashionably Green Gals!

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imageI’m all about saving the world one recycle bin at a time, but some people take being green to a whole new level. For example, one of my college roommates used to literally holler at our guests if they so much as took one step toward the trash can with an empty plastic water bottle in hand. Strange experiences aside, I guess it is the ultra-passionate “world warriors” who make the biggest difference, which is why I’m proposing the idea of making this year a green Christmas! You don’t need to make presents by hand to be kind to Mother Earth. For example, Sephora has loads of eco-friendly beauty sets, and Dogeared has its own line of recycled jewelry and totes so the eco-chicas on your list can continue spreading the world-saving word! View the slideshow for 10 fashionably earth-friendly present picks!

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Dec 15

Designer Handbag Gift Ideas Under $200!

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imageI’m pretty confident that there’s at least a few people in your life in need of a new handbag. Either they’ve been carrying around the same ratty bag since high school or they’re a die hard collector of anything by Marc Jacobs or Tory Burch. Either way, the holidays is not the time to gift a handbag from the likes of Forever 21 so I’ve rounded up some of our favorite designer handbags for less than $200 (and no, I did not find them on Canal Street)! If you’re looking for a standout clutch for all the parties she’ll be going to, look no further than this bright turquoise DKNY stamped leather clutch. For someone who is a bit more edgy and loves animal print, I think the Betsey Johnson ‘Hottie Spotty’ animal print velour hobo is a perfect fit. For more handbags that will delight any recipient and won’t break your bank, take a peek at my slideshow!

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Dec 14

Bag Of The Week: The ‘Efram’ Hobo by Tory Burch

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imageDesigner Tory Burch may be best known for her signature logo on flats seen on every uptown girl last year but did you know that she also designs clothes, bags and jewelry? Her designs are always classic and understated (and that doesn’t mean boring!) and can take you from brunch with your friends to a romantic date at night. One of her latest designs really caught my eye and I’m trying to impress Santa right now so he’ll bring me one for the holidays. The leather Efram Hobo may look plain and unassuming head on, but tilt it a bit and there are square metal pailettes (aka sequins) on both sides! The roomy interior is big enough for all your daily essentials and can even fit file folders and most laptops. The sequins mean that you can do a quick outfit change and take the bag for a night out on the town too.

What: the Efram Hobo by Tory Burch
Price: $550
Where to Buy: Shopbop
Who: facadeindreams was the first to add the Efram Hobo by Tory Burch to the Hive.

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Dec 11

Couture In The City Catches Lindsay With A New Gal On Her Arm!

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imageLindsay Lohan loves her Rebecca Minkoff Devote Hobo with neon pink piping — and can you blame her? Lohan was spotted all over Los Angeles this weekend with her fabulous new go-to handbag. You can nab it for yourself in tan from Shopbop — I love how the neon belted details give the otherwise neutral bag a refreshing and unexpected pop of color without going overboard! Don’t forget to visit our friends at Couture in the City for more celebrity street style!
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Dec 11

10 Designer Handbag Gifts, Because You’ve Been Really Good This Year (Right?)

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imageI don’t have an actual “wishlist” of items that I have added to and then edited throughout the year to send to my friends and family. Instead, I catalogue all the beautifully innovative or classically gorgeous items that I run across in my many shopping excursions (I admit, many were just window perusals). I like a lot of what I see, but only a few things – be it a to-die-for pair of leather boots or a sparkling makeup palette of colors – really stay in my mind. Weeks, sometimes months, will go by and I will find my mind drifting back to that hot leather jacket that I still wish I owned, or whatever it may be. These items that stay on my mind and, really, in my heart, are the ones that I will drop subtle hints about to certain friends and family members. Perhaps you have noticed someone dropping hints, or maybe you’re like me, and you’re the one tactfully being helpful with routine gift reminders. Either way, we have found ten must-have designer handbags that are sure to be on anybody’s holiday wishlist (looking never hurts)! Click on the slideshow to check them out and get that important person in your life a handbag gift that they’ll never forget and can use proudly throughout the years. Or find one to add to your wishlist and start that hint-dropping now!

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Nov 27

Hot In The Hive: Customize Your Own YSL ‘Roady’ Bag!

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imageThe YSL ‘Roady’ bag, the latest handbag from the famed fashion house, is already a favorite amongst celebrities like Mary Kate Olsen, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Leighton Meester. This soft leather bag comes in a classic hobo shape, making it the perfect accessory to go with just about anything in your closet. The Roady comes in a variety of colors as well as leathers, including patent, textured, and sting-ray. This gorgeously simple and simply chic handbag comes just in time for holiday gift-giving as well! From now until December 1st, YSL is offering New York and Los Angeles clients an opportunity to customize their own YSL ‘Roady’ with choices of different handles in different colors ranging from lizard to ostrich to crocodile for $225, $385 and $515. You can also add monogrammed initials or a private message inside the bag to make it truly one of a kind for your mother, sister, best friend or some other special someone. Really like it and don’t want to give it away? Add it to your own wish list!

Price: $1195 – $1795
Who Found It: dawnr1101 was first to add the YSL ‘Roady’ Bag to the Hive.

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Nov 24

Beautiful People Handbags Shine The Brightest

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imageBeautiful People handbags have created their new holiday line! These handbags are irresistible and very holiday-appropriate with a theme described as “all that glistens.” To achieve that sparkle, the bags are adorned with strategic pleating and gathering, adding texture and design to each piece, giving a glossy finish. The Beautiful People handbags come in a variety of styles including shoulder bags, clutches and wristlets. A great must-have is the metallic gray purse with chain shoulder strap. This purse is also available in a softer dusty rose color and black laquer. The pleated detailing and shine finish make this bag the perfect accent piece, adding a little extra dose of fabulous to all your outfits. For the perfect festive carry-all, look no further than the Beautiful People shoulder bags that come in an array of colors, all with the signature sheen finish and pleating detail. Buy online or look for Beautiful People in a store near you. For more festive collections, head over to WhatsWear!
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Nov 24

Tread Lightly And Sling On A Small Satchel

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imageBig purses have their moments: they’re great for beaches, books and boho looks. There are, however, more simplistic ways of toting around all your stuff — and, let’s face it, not look like a bag lady. Though our clutches are a great way to shed the extra pounds of bag, they’re not good for much more than a phone, credit card, and lip gloss. A small satchel is somewhere in between, is straight to the point about what it can fit, and because of its size, is cute in its own kiddie-sized travel tote kind of way. Click through a sampling of small satchels in this slideshow and find the perfect sized sack for all of your toting needs!

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Nov 23

Bag Of The Week: The Kooba ‘Jagger’ Bag

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imageI’m sure I’m not the only one by far, but I am guilty of having an extensive handbag collection of all different shapes and styles. In recent years, however, I have matured from snatching up any cute purse and taking it home, only to realize that it doesn’t actually match anything I own and have it just sit there until I obtain an outfit that goes with it. Instead, I have wised up and learned to invest in a well-made, high-quality piece that is versatile and convenient, as well as trendy but classic at the same time. That may seem like a lot to ask from one bag, but the ‘Jagger’ bag from the Kooba Holiday ’09 Collection easily delivers all those qualities. The soft leather, the subtly edgy zipper detail and the classic shape make the Kooba ‘Jagger’ Bag a must-have bag that works for so many occasions from work to play and back again. Plus, it comes in a variety of colors, meaning you can choose the best look for you, so make room for this pretty bag in your purse family!

What: the Kooba ‘Jagger’ Holiday ’09 Bag
Price: $595.00
Where to Buy: Kooba
Who: Idabone was the first to add the Kooba ‘Jagger’ Bag to the Hive!

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Nov 23

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Help You Keep Your Cash In One Place With A Shiny New Wallet!

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imageThanksgiving is this week, followed closely by the season of gift giving and package sending. The stars predict a little bit of chaos for us all, but that’s not hard to believe with all the planning that usually takes place this time of year. Holiday cheer and chaos can be fun-filled and festive, but it can also put a pretty big hole in the savings funds. Before you make a mad dash for the stores and lose yourself in a Christmas shopping debacle, treat yourself to something nice and practical! Star alignment says that we’re all going to be spending at least a little on others (especially uber-generous Pisces), but let’s not forget about our own needs and joys, either! A cute new wallet is just what you need to stylishly keep all your money in one place and is the perfect piece to bring along while shopping for friends and family. Click on the slideshow to see what the stars have decided is your winning wallet! And check out what the stars have to say about the perfect pocketbook for your mom or a best friend, too.

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