Oct 21

Hot In The Hive: Sephora Blockbuster Palette

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imageIt might be a little early to start shopping for Christmas gifts (unless you’re an overachiever… or just really smart and on top of things), but just in case you want to cross me off your list ahead of time, here’s what you can get me! Think of the Sephora Blockbuster Palette as the ultimate fix for makeup addicts. Like a shiny new espresso machine for caffeine junkies, or Willy Wonka’s chocolate river to an insatiable chocoholic, this thing is the mother lode of cosmetics combo sets. With more than 84 eyeshadows, 60 lip glosses, and a ridiculously impressive array of blushes, eyeliners, and all the necessary applicators, you’ll be more than set to achieve the alleged 60,000 different looks possible. And the added bonus? Everything folds and packs neatly into its compact mirrored case. Cue the “hallelujah” chorus!

Price: $48
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Sephora Blockbuster Palette to the Hive.

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Oct 20

Hot In The Hive: Philosophy Candy Corn Shower Gel

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imageI don’t know about you, but when I think of Halloween, the word that most prominently comes to mind is hardly a scary one — “candy.” Mini Skittles packets, fun-size Snickers, king-size candy bars from the nice old man down the street. Oh, and candy corn! Can’t forget the candy corn. However, now that we’re well past our trick-or-treating days (sort of), and we’re more or less haunted by the effects of all those extra calories, we body-conscious ladies have to find healthier ways of getting our Halloween sugar fix. Thanks to Philosophy and all their signature yummy-scented bath and beauty products, we can literally douse ourselves in Halloween-festive sweetness without so much as a cavity. The Candy Corn Shower Gel is actually a 3-in-1 high-foaming cleanser that can be used as shampoo, body wash, and even bubble bath. It smells so much like the real thing, your sweet tooth will either be totally satiated by the end of your shower, or seriously tempting you to raid your sister’s hard-earned trick-or-treating loot.

Price: $16
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Philosophy Candy Corn Shower Gel to the Hive.

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Oct 19

Hot In The Hive: MAC Style Black Glimmerglass

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imageGet ready, makeup mavens — black lipstick is back with a vengeance, and not just because Halloween is around the corner. But forget the waxy opaque gothic-girl look of the ’80s. This time, thanks to MAC’s new Style Black collection, black lips are creamy and glossy and even multi-faceted with gold and pink shimmer. Reminiscent of a glittery oil-slick, MAC Glimmerglass is definitely daring, but undoubtedly wearable for those intrigued by the resurgence of the blacked-out pucker trend. Opt for Blackware, the shiny all-black shade if you’re down to go all out, or try its more sheer pearly counterparts, Bling Black and Blackfire, if you’re looking for a slightly more subtle stepping stone to the dark side!

Price: $18
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add MAC Glimmerglass to the Hive.

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Oct 16

Hot In The Hive: Jonathan Adler Mr. and Mrs. Muse Salt And Pepper Shakers

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imageThese days, I’m getting invited to fewer wild parties and going to more subdued wedding showers and housewarming parties instead. Well… they seem more subdued until someone drinks one too many wine coolers and the rest is Facebook infamy. Anyway, the point of the story is that I’m no longer expected to bring a six-pack of cheap beer. Instead, I have to buy a real gift that they’ll actually want to use. That’s why I’ve been falling back on the creative genius of designer Jonathan Adler and buying all his cute creations. My latest find is the Mr. and Mrs. Muse salt and pepper shakers. These super adorable salt and pepper shakers is a great choice for a housewarming or hostess gift for any quirky friends you may have. As the night wanes and I have the urge to be a little immature, I can always bring the two shakers together and have them make kissy faces. Please, don’t tell me you didn’t think of that too!

Price: $48
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add Jonathan Adler Mr. and Mrs. Muse salt and pepper shakers to the Hive.

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Oct 15

Hot In The Hive: Pac-Man Plug-And-Play Joystick

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imageIf you’ve ever wolfed down an entire pepperoni pie by yourself just for an excuse to hang out at the local pizzeria and beat those kids’ scores on the ancient Galaga machine (okay, maybe that’s just me), have I got the gadget for you! This super-retro Pac-Man joystick literally looks like it was jacked straight out of the arcade and modernized to fit conveniently on your lap or coffee table. Just pop in some batteries and plug the device into your TV and you instantly have a long night ahead of you in old school gamer girl heaven. With 12 classic arcade games in one compact console, you can officially save the trip to the pizza joint (and the calories that inevitably come with it) and you can geek out in the privacy and convenience of your own home (unless, of course, you want to invite the whole building over for a tournament).

Price: $40
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Pac-Man Video Game Kit to the Hive.

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Oct 14

Hot In The Hive: Aqua Eyes Collector Set

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imageAs I’ve mentioned before, I love me some eyeliner. Black, preferably, but I’ve been known to dabble in other colors of the rainbow for a little unexpected “pop,” especially when a little color-coordinating glitter is in order. Sure, it’s not often that I break out the lime green or bright orange kohl pencils, but as a compulsive cosmetics collector, I at least like to have ’em on hand (after all, Halloween is approaching). It’s probably that exact behavior towards makeup — compulsion — that makes me swoon at the idea of Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Eyes Collector Set, a 25th anniversary collection of 25 creamy eyeliner pencils in practically every shade imaginable. It’s gorgeous, like a brand new box of never-been-used Crayola crayons that appeals to both my inner first grader and my outer makeup junkie… but for $249? Sure, it’s kind of a deal, coming out to $10 a pencil… but $10 each on a good dozen colors I’ll only use on a handful of occasions goes a long way when it comes to denting my checking account. I guess it’s just another lust-worthy item to add to the “look, but don’t touch” category.

Price: $249
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes Collector Set to the Hive.

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Oct 07

Hot In The Hive: HeartBeats Earbuds By Lady GaGa

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imageBy now, you’ve probably at least heard of the rhythm-thumping Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, if not seen them around town conspicuously perched on the heads of commuting musicophiles everywhere. They’re not cheap, and they’re certainly not discreet, but they do deliver some seriously stellar sound quality for your favorite mp3s. But what if your style-conscious self isn’t crazy about over-the-ear headphones… and even less in love with the $300 price tag? Thankfully, someone equally style-savvy (but perhaps much more “experimentally” so) has designed her own fashionable equivalent without sacrificing the sound value. Lady Gaga’s HeartBeats, designed by the pantsless wonder herself, are sleek and chic and help deliver club caliber sound despite their tiny in-ear package. If you’re not a serious stickler for sound clarity, you might be okay with sticking to your regular iPod buds, but if you strive to turn your morning walk to work into your own personal runway/dance floor, the HeartBeats may be your next go-to gadget!

Price: $99.95
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add HeartBeats Earbuds to the Hive.

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Oct 06

Hot In The Hive: Ghost Corkscrew By Alessi

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imageNot a day goes by without the Stylehive office busy exchanging links to the newest, cutest, and sometimes really ridiculous (like a $12,000 Balmain jumpsuit). But it’s no secret that we all love Alessi products and that our dream homes would be filled with gadgets made by the famed Italian design factory. Our latest find is the Ghost corkscrew designed by Alessandro Mendini. Perfect for Halloween, the ghost corkscrew is a limited edition piece and sure to be a conversation starter when you use this to open up all the bottles of libations at your upcoming Halloween party. In fact, I’d probably use this all year ’round for a bit of Halloween cheer all the time. There are other costumed characters such as a devil, angel, rock star, and king, but the ghost is the one that charmed our hearts!

Price: $88
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Ghost Corkscrew By Alessi to the Hive.

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Oct 05

Hot In The Hive: Jessica Alba’s Black Orchid Jeans

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imageA quick once-over of my closet and you’ll be able to sum it up in three words: skinny jeans galore! And after awhile, despite all the different washes and dyes and distressing, they all start to look the same. Leave it to Jessica Alba to give me some inspiration for updating my denim collection! Constantly seen out and about LA with daughter Honor in tow, Jessica Alba’s nearly always in jeans for ultimate comfort and mobility, and despite juggling her little one and a demanding career, she always makes time to look stylish on the go. Lately she’s been rocking Black Orchid’s Black Betty skinny jeans — dark classic skinnies updated with hook and eye closures at the ankles for a little dash of edginess. The dark wash makes them appropriate for both dressing up and looking casual-chic — making them the perfect addition to my collection! You can buy this pair along with some of their other celebrity-approved styles at Black Label Boutique.

Price: $127
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Black Orchid Black Betty skinnies to the Hive.

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Oct 02

Hot In The Hive: MovieWedge

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imageMan, do I wish I had discovered the MovieWedge in time for my last sleepless red-eye flight to New York! Think of the plushy little media player stand as a bean bag chair for your iPod — it’s tiny, squishy and portable, and props up your device at an adjustable viewing angle so you can watch videos on your device hands-free. Anyone who’s had to entertain themselves on the go knows it’s a pain to have to hold your player for hours at a time (or at least until your downloads run its battery life dry). Now you and your iPod can be cozy just about anywhere as it sits atop its little perch on any tray table, arm rest, or even on your lap!

Price: $9.95
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add MovieWedge to the Hive.

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