Aug 13

Hot in the Hive: Homo Sapiens Caveman Kitchen Tool

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imageI like to cook. “Like” as in I watch Food Network and enjoy flipping through cookbooks (but only the ones with pictures) and am particularly inspired to whip things up when there is chocolate involved, or perhaps a dough I can repeatedly test (for quality control- I’m very thorough). Michael Pollan would disagree and say that what I actually like is food and not the process by which it is prepared. He would not be wrong. His recent cover story for The New York Times Magazine not only points out cooking’s transformation from obligation to fascination, but also the idea that cooking actually helped our ancestors evolve and develop a culture rather than merely grunting, gnawing, and chewing all the live long day. And so, in the spirit of getting back to those simpler times, I am seriously pondering this caveman kitchen tool from ThinkGeek. It grinds, grates, mashes, flattens, and even sharpens your knives, and the best part is that it’s not the least bit daunting, so you don’t have to worry about your tools being more sophisticated than you are. The other best part is that you can make noises like “oog” and “grog” as you pound your way to your next meal!

Price: $39.99
Who Found It: lisannebee was the first to add the caveman kitchen tool to the Hive.

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Aug 12

Hot In The Hive: Penguin Classics Illustrated By Ruben Toledo

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imageFor the upcoming Fashion Week, you might not find me glued to the computer hitting the refresh button as the latest runway images come in. Instead, I’ll be curled up in my reading nook with a classic novel instead. (Just don’t tell my boss!) No worries, they are fashion related. Penguin Books is releasing three beloved classics, The Scarlet Letter, Wuthering Heights, and Pride and Prejudice all with brand new covers illustrated by artist Ruben Toledo. If his name sounds familiar, that’s because his wife Isabel designed the dress and coat First Lady Michelle Obama wore to the inauguration ceremony. Ruben is also a name in fashion with his illustrations that have appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Interview just to name a few. The fashion makeovers for the new covers are just what we needed with Hester Prynne’s tangled letter A scorning her from society, Elizabeth Bennet rejecting Mr. Darcy, and a mysterious Heathcliff lurking in the back cover of Wuthering Heights. So who says literature and fashion don’t mix?

Price: $16
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Penguin Classics Illustrated By Ruben Toledo to the Hive.

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Aug 11

Hot In The Hive: Professional Stud Setter

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imageOkay, I think it’s officially time to call off that search for the perfect studded handbag. Now you can custom-make it yourself with this Professional Stud Setter! Portable and super-easy to use, this crafty tool allows you to attach your own grommets, studs, snaps, and other embellishments to your favorite clothes and accessories. It’s the ultimate way to spice up your wardrobe and salvage boring old pieces that were once destined to end up at the thrift store. And at the reasonable price of $68, think of all the shoes, shirts, jackets, and bags you can bedazzle just the way you want them, without having to sift through all the heavily-blinged out merchandise on the sale rack that never perfectly suits your fancy. Now, if you see a girl on the street wearing seriously studded duds from head to toe in the next couple of days, it’s not an overzealous wannabe biker chick… it’s probably just me, taking a break from my fun new fashion toy.

Price: $68
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Professional Stud Setter to the Hive.

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Aug 10

Hot In The Hive: Dominic Jones Jewelry

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imageWith stars like Rihanna leading the gothic, punk style trend and edgy vampires popping up as sex symbols everywhere from Twilight to True Blood, it’s no surprise that designers have taken clothing and accessories to the next level. We’re seeing metallic studs and points and shiny materials like patent leather and finished georgettes as added details of choice. Reds, blacks and greys are the new backdrops and blood red lips and pale, pale complexions are gracing the runways. One designer to jump on the “sexy-vampire” band-wagon? Dominic Jones. Jones’ designs are right on with the current edgy, rocker, “don’t get too close or I’ll suck your blood” craze, but still makes it his own. Take his black and gold “fangs belt” for example. Black belts are nothing new, but the gold fangs meeting in the middle definitely make it different! The great thing about this belt is that you can wear it to amp up a simple sheath dress and add some attitude into your look, and then lend it to your crazy, over-the-top, super-trendy younger sister to wear over her slashed leggings and oversized tees.

Price: Inquire at Dominic Jones for details!
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Dominic Jones “Fangs” Belt to the Hive.

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Aug 07

Hot In The Hive: Spinning Bird Jewelry Stand

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imageLet’s get something straight — I am not high maintenance. In fact, I could easily cut my getting ready time in half if I didn’t ever-so-frequently end up spending 20 or more minutes untangling my jewelry from the heaping pile sitting atop my dresser. No matter how often I try to keep my accessories free and separated for easy access, there’s just some freaky inanimate mutual attraction that forces all necklaces and earrings and bracelets and chains to magically knot themselves into an impossible tangled mass. The solution? A handy spinning jewelry stand, similar to those organized revolving earrings displays you see on countertops at the mall (but much cuter for your room, of course). This one is shaped like a birdcage and has plenty of holes to hang your earrings from and keep your studs, hoops, and chandeliers with their matching pair partner and away from potential tangles with other jewelry. I’d run out and buy one now if I wasn’t too busy looking for that other silver hoop of mine…

Price: $32
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Spinning Bird Jewelry Stand to the Hive.

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Aug 06

Hot In The Hive: Beyond Yoga Graffiti Tote

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imageThe hip yoga gear brand Beyond Yoga launched their “I Am Beyond…” bags to benefit The Art of Elysium earlier this summer and just about every celeb it-girl from Reese Witherspoon to Jennifer Aniston has hopped on the bandwagon with these useful tote bags. Created by Beyond Yoga designer Jodi Guber and graffiti artist Andre Charles, they are perfect for going to the gym, beach or just bopping about town. These limited edition bags are to raise awareness and support The Art of Elysium, a non-profit that encourages working actors, artists and musicians to share their craft with children living with serious medical conditions. You can choose from one of the 4 slogans: “I am beyond…” grateful, blessed, loved or lucky. Not feeling any of these? Create your own to reflect your personality like Rachel Bilson (“I am beyond DRAMA”) or Cameron Diaz (“I am beyond HOPEFUL”). The possibilities are endless!

Price: $65
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the “I Am Beyond” Yoga Tote to the Hive.

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Aug 05

Hot In The Hive: Sonos ZonePlayer 120

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imageMy favorite dance clubs are the kinds with multiple rooms or floors that play different types of music in each section. That way, I’m never bored, always have a multiple options to choose from, and all my friends can find a room that they like. Have you ever imagined bringing that into your own home? I found a company called Sonos which makes wireless audio receivers and speakers that work in your home. Start out with the Sonos ZonePlayer, plug in your router and favorite speakers, and you’re ready to go. With this system, you can listen music from your own iTunes library or listen to digital radio stations like Sirius and Pandora. Add ZonePlayers in other rooms and you can have your own in-house dance club. Sing along with Aretha Franklin and other classics in your bathroom and rock out to Gwen Stefani and Rihanna in your kitchen! Best of all, you can control everything with their Sonos controller, your computer, or your iPhone!

Price: $499
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Sonos ZonePlayer to the Hive.

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Aug 04

Hot In The Hive: Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar 2009

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imageIt’s tough walking into a Sephora lately without being overwhelmed by the store’s display of false eyelashes, boasting an impressive variety of designs, cuts, and colors ranging from modest to Vegas showgirl. However, the 2009 additions to Shu Uemura’s Tokyo Lash Bar bring a level of innovation to your peepers that put any collection human-looking lashes to shame. Designed by the company’s top creative minds from across the globe and inspired by nature scenes, the collection’s premium edition lashes channel snowflakes and ski slopes with “snow twist,” crisp autumn leaves with “goldglam leaf,” and the ocean waves with “marine tide,” just to name a few. While the designs may not be practical for an everyday night out on the town, you can’t deny that they’re gorgeously inventive! You could always stock up for next Halloween…

Price: $79 a pair
Who Found It: lindsaytimberlake was the first to add the Shu Uemura Tokyo Lash Bar 2009 to the Hive.

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Aug 03

Hot In The Hive: SurfMonk’s Perfect Beach Blanket!

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imageSummer has been speeding by, but it’s not quite time to pack up the BBQ grills and sundresses just yet! You’ve found the perfect swimsuit, learned how to do minimal make-up to avoid melting in the sun, found products to use for “beachy” hair, and don’t have to worry about getting sun-burned because, by now, you are a bronzed goddess. So I’m going to throw one more tip on summer fun at the beach or poolside your way! Lather up the SPF, adjust that bikini, order yourself a refreshing drink and relax and lay back on … the sand?! The hot, plastic lounge-chair that’s been sitting in the sun all day? No thanks. But no worries, because we may have just found the perfect beach blanket for you! SurfMonk is a company that specializes in all things surf and swim. They happen to have an awesome beach blanket, and here’s why. First, it’s huge. It’s long enough to cover the entire lounge chair so none of your body has to get burned on the hot vinyl, and it can fit two people comfortably laying down! Second, it feels amazing! SurfMonk uses a special blend of bamboo (the new “it” fabric) and cotton to make their terry cloth, leaving the blanket super-soft and plush to the touch– plus, they include built in straps to help tie your blanket to a chair or post in case of wind. Then, as if that wasn’t reason enough to by this ultra-comfy, eco-friendly beach blanket, the thing even has pockets! Now you can store your keys, cell-phone or wallet right inside your beach blanket and not have to worry about it being stolen or buried under the sand.

Price: $99.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the SurfMonk: Beach Blanket to the Hive.

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Jul 31

Hot In The Hive: Papersnake Has A Necklace For The Black Sheeps Out There!

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imageWe live in a society that celebrates individualism and encourages people to be unique and think outside of the box. We strive to be different, and to set ourselves apart from the rest of society. What about those who never really fit in anywhere? Friends with everyone, but not really friends with anyone. Those whose ideas might be a little out there and their fashion a little “avant-garde”, and are generally beautiful and interesting people but just a little misunderstood? Allison Wells, jewelry designer at Papersnake, has designed a necklace for the “black sheep” out there who are a little strange and loving it a lot! Papersnake offers a “Black-Sheep Necklace” that features a flock of white sheep on a chain with a single black sheep dangling from the center. It’s the perfect accessory to show how wonderfully unique you are, or give it as a original gift to that special someone that you love but just don’t quite understand.

Price: $110
Who Found It: Idabone was first to add the Papersnake: Black-Sheep Necklace to the Hive.

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