Jul 31

Hot In The Hive: Papersnake Has A Necklace For The Black Sheep 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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Jul 30

Hot In The Hive: Crescent Row Fragrances By Benefit

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imageLeave it up Benefit Cosmetics to come up with the cutest fragrance concept in existence! Based on a fashionable row of flats in Bath, England, and three individually posh tenants, the Crescent Row Fragrance collection features three unique scents, all in cocktail shaker-shaped bottles and cleverly boxed in packages that mimic the enviably chic little apartments adorning the street. With names like “Laugh With Me LeeLee,” “My Place Or Yours Gina,” and “Something About Sophia,” each of the sassy scents lends itself to a different fashionista’s imaginary personality, backstory, lifestyle, and signature fragrance. Not sure which one you love the most? Sephora even has an online personality quiz you can take to see which one suits you best! The packaging and Crescent Row concept is so cute, you might even be tempted to pack your bags and move in!

Price: $36 each
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Crescent Row Fragrances to the Hive.

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Jul 29

Hot In The Hive: Falling Books Bookends By Art Ori

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imageForget dull metal bookends that serve as only functional, minus the “fun” — your at-home library deserves a little character, whether your collection includes a fond selection of your favorite fiction or a boring set of textbooks that could use a good dose of humor. Art Ori Designs is known for its clever metal works, all featuring silhouettes of different characters that bring a little life to otherwise boring household objects like napkin holders and coin trays. Their latest addition is the Falling Books Bookend, which supports your books at an angle in a way that conceals its frame, giving the illusion that your books are about to squash the tiny figures below! But don’t worry — the frame is sturdy enough to keep the cute little guys safe, and you won’t have to crane your neck quite as far to read the book titles! It comes in three different colors and two shapes — check them out at Design My World!

Price: $35
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Falling Books Bookends to the Hive.

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Jul 27

Hot In The Hive: TokyoMilk Kiss Me Kit!

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imageYou always remember a summer fling. With everyone leaving their homes and traveling by plane, train or automobile, you never know who you’ll meet… and get to know! Pack a little more pizazz into those flirty kisses with the Kiss Me Kit by TokyoMilk. These creamy lipsticks come wrapped in an elegant and feminine silver metal and paper and are available in a variety of seductive shades that will have him lusting after those lips well into the winter months! TokyoMilk Kiss Me Lipstick colors are infused with avocado oils, vitamin E, jojoba and aloe extract and protect your pretty pout with SPF 15. So whether you’re the vivacious vamp in the lush rose of “Your Kiss Is On My List,” the seductive sex-kitten in the shimmery champagne of “Kiss and Tell,” or the sexy girl-next door with the sparkly, kissable pink lips of “Kissing Booth,” TokyoMilk Kiss Me Lipsticks will nourish and hydrate your lips while making them luscious and unforgettable. For added spark, the Kiss Me Kit spices up the lip-locking and includes “Knock Him On His Knees” cinnamon mints that’ll have him begging for more!

Price: $22.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the TokyoMilk Kiss Me Kit to the Hive.

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Jul 24

Hot In The Hive: Jules Smith Twilight Jewelry

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imageGet your wallets ready, Twilighters! Jewelry designer Gina Nigrelli of Jules Smith designs has recently released a vampire-inspired collection in the light of the upcoming release of Twilight’s sequel. As of now, the New Moon collection features an Edward’s Smile necklace, a Jacob’s Nemesis bracelet, and a Bella’s Good Luck Charm bracelet, each bearing a toothy vampire grin charm of either silver, gold, or gunmetal. Unfortunately for Team Jacob fans like myself, hand-carved wolves are nowhere in sight (though I guess there’s no point in wearing a wooden charm unless Jacob’s the one fastening it to your wrist), but the collection’s current pieces are still pretty sweet — edgy, yet dainty enough to avoid being too tacky (or too creepy).

Price: $20-$65
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Jules Smith New Moon Collection to the Hive.

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Jul 23

Hot In The Hive: Portable USB Turntable

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imageEver sit at your work desk and wonder what life would have been like if you pursued your dreams of becoming a DJ? …No? Yeah, me neither… but I still think it would be pretty fun to give it a shot without having to bribe the club mixmasters into letting me dabble with their ultra-expensive equipment. With the Crosley Portable USB Turntable, an exclusive Urban Outfitters gadget, you can start spinnin’ and scratchin’ all your favorite old-school tracks with just a quick plug-in to your Mac or PC, and even transfer them to your iPod. Now all you need to do is raid your parents’ collection of ancient LPs and you can get to experimenting away with your untapped beat-rocking skills.

Price: $160
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Crosley Portable USB Turntable to the Hive.

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Jul 22

Hot In The Hive: Williams-Sonoma Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan

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imageI don’t know what it is about summer, but I tend to do a lot of baking during the months between June and August. Maybe it’s because friends are home from college and out of town visitors are making my home seem more like a bed & breakfast! Anyway, I love to entertain and I’ve even attempted a mini-pie business (sadly, it only lasted two weeks) so I’m always on the lookout for the latest and greatest. That’s why I’m a regular visitor to the local Williams-Sonoma store. Can you believe that everyone in the store heard my audible gasp when I saw the Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan? Perfect for kids and grownups alike, two cakes can come together with a delicious buttercream frosting middle or even add ice cream! Williams-Sonoma even provides a recipe on their Web site. So forget making a boring salad or casserole to your next summer party. This cake will definitely be a crowd pleaser!

Price: $29.95
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Sandwich Cookie Cake Pan to the Hive.

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Jul 21

Hot In The Hive: Jessica Alba Is In Favor Of A Denimocracy

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imageFinally, some celeb-approved skinny jeans we can actually afford! Jessica Alba is apparently playing favorites with a new name in designer denim — Denimocracy, a friend to all bank accounts alike! With high-quality fabrics and fits, Denimocracy brand serves us recessionistas well by providing a trendy, designer-quality alternative to the dictating $200 pairs we love to covet but can’t necessarily comfortably afford. With a wide variety of fits and washes, including the “Anarchy” ultra skinny, “Revolt” pencil skinny, and “Republic” slim boot, it’s hard not to get swept up in the denim revolution! And with prices like theirs, your bank statement will still look almost as good as you do!

Price: starting at $58
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Denimocracy Revolt Skinny Jeans to the Hive.

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Jul 17

Hot In The Hive: Retro-Style Internet Phone

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imageDo you have a gift for gab and talk on the phone almost constantly? Do you have a special place in your heart for all things obsolete and/or retro? Do you have a laptop that’s almost as old as you are? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, I may have the perfect vintage gadget for you! Urban Outfitters’ Internet Phone (no, not that kind of iPhone) is about as unnecessary as laptop accessories get… that is, unless your computer doesn’t have a built-in mic and speakers like most are made with nowadays. In that case, it’s totally useful for finally carrying out successful Skype conversations and iChat video discussions (that’s only assuming you’ve equipped your ancient computer with an external webcam) via a plug-in phone receiver made just for your computer. Otherwise, the retro-looking cyber accessory is still pretty covetable, for the sake of cuteness alone… and I guess it could also help keep the receiving end of your e-conversations on the down-low from snooping roommates. So in conclusion, it may not be the most mandatory addition to your shopping list, but the fun things never are, are they?

Price: $15
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Internet Phone to the Hive.

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Jul 16

Hot In The Hive: Lipstick Queen’s Chinatown Glossy Pencils

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imageAs a girl who is equal parts beauty junkie and film buff, I can’t resist movie-based makeup products! Lipstick Queen’s Chinatown Glossy Pencils aren’t just clever in their inspiration, but they’re smooth, sheer, and moisturizing too! With shades and package art influenced by both the company’s NYC location and the mystery film by Roman Polanski, these pencils will have you channeling your inner Faye Dunaway and painting the town (and your lips) in “Mystery,” “Thriller,” or any of the five sheer shades in the film-inspired line. The pencils come with their own jumbo sharpener and are available for purchase at the Lipstick Queen site as well as at Barneys!

Price: $20 each
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Lipstick Queen’s Chinatown Glossy Pencils to the Hive.

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