Aug 24

Wearable Neon Makeup Shades, No Rave Required

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imageWhile we’ve thankfully moved past that ’90s flashback of fluorescent clothing and accessories, it’s important to note that neons haven’t been banished from the planet for good — they’ve just relocated to the beauty department! I know, the idea sounds terrifying, but used with the right shades and a subtle hand, bright pops of color are an emerging makeup trend that’s making feminine features stand out in a feisty, fresh and modern way. While trying to shed her goody-goody Gossip Girl stereotype and make a name for herself as her punk band’s frontwoman, Taylor Momsen has been spotted flaunting neon lips and smoky eyes — but you don’t have to be a rock goddess in training to pull it off. Sticking to one feature at a time, you can go with an electric blue eyeliner to make your peepers pop, or highlight your summer tan with contrasting tangerine nails, for example. Take a look at the slideshow for some wearable neon shades!

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Aug 24

Hot In The Hive: Bling Band Aids

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imageWhile I’m not sure I’ll ever understand why rapper Nelly thought it was fashionable to wear a band aid on his face, there’s something about these Bling Band Aids that really floats my boat. I don’t know if it’s the Swarovski crystals, the variety of colors they come in, or the fact that they’re fairly reasonably priced considering their “bling” factor, but I just can’t help but think they’re pretty sweet. I’m not saying I’m going to start wearing them on my face (or anywhere for that matter) when I’m not even wounded, and I’m certainly not going to jump for joy every time I nick myself shaving and have an excuse to wear one, but the little sparkles have me sort of smitten. You have to admit, they’re a lot cuter than those Hello Kitty bandages from Target… and that’s saying a lot.

Price $12
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Bling Band Aids to the Hive.

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Aug 21

Get The Look: Megan Fox’s “Teen Choice Hottie” Hairstyle

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imageLast week, actress Megan Fox won the award for “Female Hottie” alongside Robert Pattinson at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, California. Renato Campora for Frederic Fekkai created a young tousled, soft and sexy look for Megan, perfect for strutting the red carpet and accepting her life-size surfboard onstage. Below she shares how to create the look yourself!

The Look: Tousled, soft and sexy

How to Get the Look: In order to achieve Megan Fox’s soft and sexy summer look Renato started out by using FEKKAI COIFF Strong Hold Volume Mousse on damp hair to create sexy texture that holds. He then air-dried her hair his fingers and used a one-inch curling iron to make long soft waves and give the hair a modern and fresh feeling. He then spritzed the hair with FEKKAI GLOSSING Sheer Shine Mist to add shine and finished with FEKKAI Sheer Hold Hair Spray to maintain the look all show long.

Don’t forget to click over to the Couture In The City blog for more fashion & beauty tips from the stars!

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Aug 20

Be Your Own Makeup Artist With These Instructional Beauty Buys!

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imageNo matter how many cosmetics ads you rip from your magazines or grainy tutorial videos you try to study on YouTube, replicating the exact makeup look you see done by the pros is not often an easy feat. Not everyone has the skill, time, or coordination required to be as creative and as beauty-dexterous as the trained makeup artists of the world, and even if you’re pretty gifted with an eyeshadow quad and brush, chances are there are loads of makeup tricks you just can’t seem to master on your own. Luckily, more and more our favorite big-name beauty brands are making their collections more novice-friendly with product intro kits and how-to instructional sets that are sure to make Hollywood-worthy glamour accessible to even the most easily intimidated. Have a huge array of shadows but don’t know how to apply them to achieve the perfect smokey eye? Maybelline can tell you where on your lid each shade belongs! Got the eyes down pat but need a little help with the brows? Anastasia’s at-home brow kit even provides the stencils! Take a look at the slideshow for a few of my favorite instructional products and sets!

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Aug 19

Fekkai Shampoo Swap: September 17th, 2009!

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imageRenowned hairdresser Frederic Fekkai is launching his Fekkai Advanced collection and he wants you to experience the luxury of his new hair care line with a shampoo swap. On Thursday, September 17, 2009 visit any participating Saks Fifth Avenue store and exchange any full-sized shampoo you currently use for one full-sized complimentary bottle of Fekkai Advanced Shampoo — a $23 value. In store only and while supplies last. Visit fekkai.com for a list of participating Saks Fifth Avenue stores, then click over to ShopDiary for more beauty news and tips!
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Aug 19

Hot In The Hive: Nail Airbrush Kit

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imageDuring these tough times, it’s easy to feel guilty about spending money to get your nails done on a regular basis. Sure, you may consider manicures about as important as meals, but still — the costs add up. So when it comes to splurging on fancier polishes and treatments at the salon, say airbrushing for example, the costs add up even faster. Give your wallet a rest and opt for an at-home Nail Airbrush Kit! (Okay, so it’s kind of a splurge in the beginning, but you’d be saving money in the long-run!) The kit comes with a collection of colors and laser-cut designs so you can get the glamour of salon-done nails without needing to tip the chatty technician. Plus, you can polish while staying in your pajamas and spare yourself the judgmental looks from other customers!

Price: $180
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Nail Airbrush Kit to the Hive.

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Aug 19

In Love With L’Occitane Shea Butter Cream!

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imageMy poor dry skin can’t seem to get enough moisture so I decided to try out the shea butter cream from L’Occitane. I’ve been using it right out of the shower and finally my arms and hands aren’t feeling dry anymore! Did you know that shea butter is a natural fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree and is a wonderful natural moisturizer and emollient? You can pick up a limited edition shea butter body set ($88) to get the hand cream, foot cream, body cream, and mini hand cream! I also want to pick up this shea butter soap trio ($21). Head over to Coquette for more beauty must-buys!
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Aug 18

Bobbi Brown Ivy League Makeup Collection

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imageRight on the heels of Nude Collection, Bobbi Brown brings us another lovely new collection for fall. The Ivy League Collection focuses on shades of ivy and products for the woman on the go. There are new eye pencils and lip crayons, a new shade of her amazing gel liner, limited-edition shadows, and a new, essential makeup brush. “Pencils are back in a big way for fall,” Bobbi says. “They’re quick, mistake-proof and can go from subtle to bold in one easy stroke.” I headed to Neiman Marcus in San Francisco to get a closer look at the collection and get a makeup lesson on how to use everything with the wonderful Katrina Rau, Education Executive for Bobbi Brown. Head on over to The Coveted to read all about it and to watch a makeup lesson.
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Aug 17

Our Favorite Beauty Products… From Seventh Grade!

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imageWe were randomly surfing around Hot Topic the other day (What? Shut up.) when we stumbled across perhaps the greatest cosmetic product EVER MANUFACTURED: Twilight Edward Body Shimmer. OK, we’d make fun, but we were also young once. We also had crushes on fake boys, and we also slathered ourselves with some seriously frightening beauty products. (Hey, if they’d made Holden Caulfield Coconut Body Splash, we probably would have bought a case.) Let us take you back to seventh grade, when it was cool to smell like Dippity Do, cherry air freshener and Mall.

* White Eyeliner and Mascara
What did white eyeliner say, exactly? I’m being medicated for pinkeye? This Liquid Papr-for-eyes look was like typo correction… for your face.

*Urban Decay Eyeshadow
“ARGH! I’m so full of rage! I will express it by wearing makeup colors called ‘Dumpster’ and ‘Afterbirth’!” God, we were edgy.

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Aug 10

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Invite You To Take A Bold Beauty Risk!

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imageTired of putting on the same face every day? Here’s some stellar advice to try on for size: switch things up with some of the hottest bold makeup picks that are destined to freshen up your beauty regimen! Been eyeing that daring dark nail color but aren’t sure you can pull it off? Well, if you’re a Taurus gal, it may just be written in the stars to become your new signature hue! And Pisces girls will get to ditch their usual go-to nude lipgloss and channel a Film Noir look with dramatic burgundy lipstick. Whether or not these bold and beautiful beauty trends are wearable enough to be incorporated into your everyday routine, you’ll be sure to turn heads with the new you and maybe even find a favorite new look in the process! Check the slideshow to see what daring shade, tip, or tool your sign is fated to try this week!

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