Jun 13

Who Can Pull Off A Bright Red Pin-Up Girl Pucker?

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imageForget shimmery beiges and glossy nudes! According to some of today’s most beauty-savvy starlets, the chic trend in lip color during this almost-summer season is a punchy red-orange pout to match the red carpet they’re treading on! With accompanying curly locks and sometimes even mile-long lash extensions to boot, it seems like young Hollywood fashionistas are taking a page from the old Hollywood glamour book and channeling some of their favorite pin-up poster girls in a way that’s both classic and hip. While Katy Perry is no stranger to cranberry lipstick (topped with cherry chapstick, no doubt), other lippy ladies like TV bad gal AnnaLynne McCord, Katharine McPhee, and Evan Rachel Wood are less about the retro-glam gimmick and more about making a bold yet risky statement with their racy kisser. Bright red-orange lips may be a vivid look, but that doesn’t mean it suits everyone! Vote below on who looks the prettiest with a ruby pout. Photo Credit: PR Photos

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Jun 12

Hot In The Hive: Lush’s Daddyo Shampoo

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imageEven if your father isn’t exactly the “metro” type, he’s still gotta wash his hair, right? And unless he’s been blessed with remarkably good time-fighting genes (or he’s an ageless vampire, but that’s even less likely), chances are your dad is rockin’ a salt-and-pepper hued ‘do by now, if not a head of full-blown gray hair. Help him make the most of his time-seasoned locks and unleash his inner “silver fox” with Lush’s Daddyo Shampoo, a lemon-scented purple lather formulated specifically to restore strength, infuse shine, and eliminate brassy tones for dads with distinguished grays (and other fair hair shades). Even if he’s given up all hope on making over his dull-colored coif, Dad will definitely be taken by the fresh lemony (and very manly!) scent.

Price: $26.75 for a 16.9 oz. bottle
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Lush’s Daddyo Shampoo to the Hive.

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Jun 10

Hot In The Hive: Spa For Men Giftybox

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imageIf your dad is the kind of guy who has it all then he’s probably the hardest person on your list to shop for. For Father’s Day, ditch the ties, business card holders, and other typical gifts and get him something a little more unique. Giftybox.com provides themed activities from wine tours and yoga classes to scuba diving. All you have to do is choose the theme and the recipient gets to choose the activity! What better way to show your appreciation for your dad than giving him a spa gift package? He can choose from a variety of spa experiences such as a deep tissue massage, acupuncture, facials, and more. Get the deluxe gift set which includes a camera and a notebook to capture and preserve the moment when gift recipients open their gift. What’s even better is that for Father€™s Day, Giftybox is offering buy 1 Spa for Men Giftybox and get 1 free! Use promo code FATHERDAY09 at checkout.

Price: $89-119
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Spa For Men Giftybox to the Hive.

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Jun 09

Hot In The Hive: OPI Axxium Gels For Perfect Nails!

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imageThere is nothing more feminine that a well-done manicure. The precise prettiness and the pampering makes it lovely to be a woman. With a fresh manicure, you can be wearing your weekend sweats and still feel polished and put-together. I prefer to give myself manicures purely for the reason that it’s cheaper for me to do it at home. I can’t stand chipped nails and as soon as my manicure gets a little ratty, I whisk off the offending color and put on a few new coats. The problem is, it is a fast-paced world and we are only becoming busier and busier. A busy schedule is a manicure’s worst nightmare as polish becomes dented or chipped easily and there’s no time to fix it. What is a girl to do?! Nail polish companies have long been pumping out products that promise long wear, chip-resistance, press-and-go, and peel-and-stick options. Some work better than others, but none work quite as well as OPI’s new Axxium Gel for nails. These little tubs of color are made from the same substance as the acrylic nails that many of us have been so used to. The difference is that these gels are thinner than their early counterparts and are pliable as regular polish, therefore look more natural and real. They also form a bond to the nail after being set with a UV light and can be painted over with regular polish if you want to change it up! They last up to 3 weeks chip free and require just a touch-up fill after that. They are easily removed by soaking the nails in an acetone-based solvent for 15 minutes and are a favorite for busy celebrities like Beyonce! So the next time you want to give your nails a little loving, ask about the OPI Axxium Gel polish. Sessions are on average $40 and up. Or get the kit and save yourself time and money at home!

Price: $40+ for salon manicure, $108.95 for the Axxium Intro Kit
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the OPI Axxium Gel Polish to the Hive.

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Jun 08

Behind The Scenes With The New Face of Polo Fragrances: Nacho Figueras

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imageI like Ralph Lauren‘s Polo style for a number of reasons. It’s classic, it’s comfortable, it’s clean. And the main reason to like Ralph Lauren’s Polo? The hot-blooded, tightly muscled, gorgeous male models for their Polo fragrances! The latest sexy hunk to join the ranks of handsome male Polo models is Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras. This rugged 25 year old hottie hails from Argentina and is an actual polo player! Nacho Figueras first started playing polo at the age of nine and at the young age of just 17, he began a professional polo career. Now at 25, Figueras has competed in many prestigious polo tournaments and is currently Captain of the Blackwatch Polo Team in New York. He’s not just a jock, though! Figueras is also an ambassador for the sport and breeds horses at his Buenos Aires ranch. He also enjoys sailing and traveling. The only downside to this tall, dark and handsome Argentinian? He’s happily married with two adorable young children. No worries! You can still see him whenever you want as he is the face of Polo Blue, Polo Black, the new Polo Modern Reserve and the Ralph Lauren fragrance trilogy known as “The World of Polo.” Check out what Nacho has to say about life and love in this behind-the-scenes video!
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Jun 05

Blue Nails: Love It Or Loathe It?

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imageA few years ago, we all fell hard for Chanel€™s black nail polish. Celebs started sporting this goth color and soon it spread faster than the H1N1 virus. But can they cause another nail craze again? Come summer, most of us turn to bright pinks, corals and reds when we head into the nail salon (if we head in at all); however, this summer may be different. Recently, there has been quite the stir in the nail salons across the country — stars such as Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port, Lindsay Lohan and Miley Cyrus have been encouraging the masses to sport blue nails! The colors have ranged from a dark navy to teal blue (a la little Miss Cyrus at last weekend€™s MTV Movie Awards), but the real question is, are you prepared to go blue this summer? Check out our friends over at WhatsWear for more up-to-date beauty and fashion trend alerts!
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Jun 03

Enter To Win A Mini Minerals Make-up Set from Eve Organics!

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imageIf there was a perfect make-up, it would be one that gave me the coverage that I needed but couldn’t feel. It would be made of all natural ingredients and improve my skin the more I used it. It would have a variety of products so I can customize it for my specific skin type and color and, for the cherry on top, it would be a philanthropic make-up brand and donate a portion of proceeds to give back to society. Can you say, Eve Organics? Eve Organics is not just another cosmetic label jumping on the “mineral make-up” band-wagon. They use truly all-natural ingredients- no talc, no fragrances, no dyes, no sulfates- that actually improve and rejuvenate the skin the longer the product is used. Eve Organics has stripped the brand of all the marketing bells and whistles and focuses solely on the quality of all its skincare and mineral make-up products. Now is your chance to enter to win and try out this amazing mineral make-up! THREE winners will receive a mineral make-up kit including: foundation, eyeshadow, blush and lip-gloss (as pictured), valued at $50. Read on and find out how you can enter!
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May 29

Tulips, Pansies and Flowers For Your Hair!

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imageWhat happens when you combine some of the biggest names in fashion with…floral design? On May 14’s Tulips & Pansies: The Headdress Affair event in NYC, I got to see the results of that unlikely pairing firsthand, as designers including Tory Burch, Thierry Mugler, Lilly Pulitzer, Alvin Valley, and Zang Toi partnered with some of New York City’s top horticulturalists to create one-of-a-kind, uber-chapeaus made entirely of flowers. The finished product? Simply stunning. Painstakingly weaved orchids, red roses that spilled from a bustle in a graceful blanket, and twigs that were fashioned into shapes straight out of a Tim Roth film were just some of the highlights I tried to capture with my meager little 8.0 mpx. Some of the creations just had to be viewed in person, though, to really appreciate the extraordinary level of detail and work that went into each headdress. After the fabulous runway show, I ran into designer Zang Toi and PR doyenne/”The Hills” favorite Kelly Cutrone, and even got to try Zang’s headdress on, wherein I decided that the models must also be thick-necked linebackers in disguise because, Holy Cow, it weighed at least 25 pounds (the tilt I’m sporting in the pic is not at all an attempt to be coy)! Yet the fact that the night was in honor of Village Cares New York (VCNY), a not-for-profit organization serving individuals with HIV/AIDS in need of medical and rehabilitation services, must have made the weight quite a lot easier to bear. Check out the slide-show to view some of the fab headdress creations!

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May 29

Hot In The Hive: Dior Addict Spinning Lip Polish

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imageI know what you’re thinking — what’s so “hot” about a regular tube of Dior lip gloss? Yeah, it’s pretty… but it’s also pretty expensive. What you may not be able to tell from this photo of a seemingly “regular tube of Dior lip gloss” is that the Dior Addict Lip Polish has undergone a rather unusual upgrade. In the spirit of bizarre new beauty gizmos like illuminating tweezers and vibrating mascara (which just sounds like a disaster waiting to happen, in my opinion), what used to be just your average sponge swab applicator is now a spinning “magic wand.” Yes, folks — the applicator rolls as you glossify, to apparently help you channel the application techniques of expert makeup artists (you know, just in case you have some kind of wrist deformity that won’t allow you to manually mimic the action on your own). For $30 a pop, even a gloss addict like myself isn’t convinced that my pucker is going to look much more “pro status” from this beauty tech boost, but hey — I guess I shouldn’t knock it till I’ve tried it!

Price: $29.50
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Dior Addict Spinning Lip Polish to the Hive.

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May 26

Mineral Color by Prescriptives

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imageI’ve been waiting for my favorite makeup brand Prescriptives Mineral colors since I first heard about them… and now they are here! The new line “Minerals for face, eyes and lips” is bringing the principle of minerals into a vibrant color collection for spring. The limited edition collection comes in easy to use kits with step-by-step instructions. The secret ingredient to their make-up? R.E.C.: Radiance Emitting Crystals. These crazy little crystals, a combination of amethyst, rose quartz and calcite, absorb and reflect the light making you look like you’re glowing from within. There’s the Making Faces Mineral Kit that is made to enhance and illuminate the skin with its Loose Lighting Powder and a Mineral Color for Cheeks. The powders go on silky smooth and are mistake proof to apply (no more streaky 80s blush!). The Making Eyes Mineral Kit comes in warm and cool and includes a trio of shades to create a perfect eye every time. A mineral bronzer and a high shine lip-gloss round out the collection. All the products are oil free, talc free and fragrance free to make them easy on your skin. Prices range from $17 for the lip gloss to $37.50 for the kits. Get them now while they last at Prescriptives counters and prescriptives.com.
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