May 07

Hot In The Hive: Jawbone EARCANDY Headsets

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imageEven the least tech-savvy of people (my mother, for example) have heard of the state-of-the-art Jawbone Headset by now, and probably even have one of their own, even if they didn’t have the gadget-sense to pick it out for themselves. What even you might not have heard about yet, however, is that the brand’s latest model, Jawbone Prime, now comes in a series of fun bright colors for Spring and Summer to counter the device’s usual hue, appropriately-named “Blah Blah Black.” The EARCANDY Edition combines the same desirable high-tech specs of the more inconspicuous Prime, such as its updated NoiseAssassin technology and wind-detection voice clarity, with the fashionably sleek aesthetics that such an important ear-accompanying accessory should have! With clever shade names like “Lilac You Mean It” and “Drop Me A Lime,” this limited edition rainbow of quirky colors is sure to reel in more style-inclined gadget-loving gals who haven’t hopped on the Jawbone bandwagon yet for one reason or another!

Price: $129.99
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Jawbone EARCANDY Headsets to the Hive.

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May 06

Hot In The Hive: Crayon Rings

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imageSome of my fondest childhood memories involves opening up a brand new package of crayons and attempting to color inside the lines of my dinosaur coloring book. The days of using coloring books may be long gone, but who says we can’t still use crayons? Boston-based Converse “idea” designer Timothy Liles certainly keeps busy outside of his day job! He recently created crayons shaped into rings that come in eight basic colors. The playful rings have a pointed tip at the top of the ring in a traditional diamond-like shape which you can use to draw finer lines. Why choose between form and function when you can have both? The rings only come in size 7, so if your fingers can’t fit them, I’d string them into a necklace. Don’t worry, any marks you make will be washable!


Price: $50
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Crayon rings to the Hive.
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May 05

Hot In The Hive: Ballistic Rose From Citizen

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imageThere has always been something so alluring about paradoxical situations and the juxtapositions in life. What symbolizes beauty and romance better than a rose? Tobias Wong creates the Ballistic Rose out of a single piece of Ballistic Nylon, material used for military purposes. The black, rough material is so different from the fragrant, velvety feel of a real rose, but then, that’s the appeal. This Ballistic Rose is in full bloom and lends commentary to the current somber issues in our world today. The Ballistic Rose by Tobias Wong is meant to remind us of the fragility and volatility of our world, but also of the beauty that can still be found in it. Made of a material usually reserved for those that protect, Wong is showing us how simple it is to manipulate our sense of security. The Ballistic Rose is a fascinating and elegant way to accessorize and have your voice be heard. Originally a wry art piece for the New York MoMA, the Ballistic Rose corsage can now be yours. It comes in a replica of a shotgun cartridge box, adding even more tongue-in-cheek appeal to this multi-use, avant-garde accessory. Check out www.citizen-citizen.com for more interesting and innovative ideas!

Price: $175.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Ballistic Rose to the Hive.

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May 04

Hot In The Hive: Your Own Baby Mobile Garden!

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imageMake a green statement with these adorable and quirky baby plants in a capsule! Offered by Strapya-World, these baby plants are easy to grow and maintain and you can customize and personalize to really make it your own. Simply plant a tiny seedling in a capsule, screw the top on and water it once or twice a month. Soon you will see your own seedling growing and you can care for it and show it of at all times since it hangs from a pretty strap from your cell phone. You can also choose to have a “marimo,” a special fuzzy moss ball that is believed to have healing qualities, in a capsule along with your birthstone! Really be eco-chic and choose the “Vitro-Capsule,” a small plant grown in a Bio-fertilizer that comes in pretty pastel colors. Once your pet plant starts to get a little bigger, simply take it out and replant it into your garden or a flower pot. Share a special bond with your pet plant and give Mother Earth something to smile about too! At an affordable $5.00 and up, you can get a few for yourself, or give it as a unique and relevant gift.

Price: $5.00 USD and up
Who Found It: Idabone was first to add the Strapya-World Baby Mobile Garden to the Hive.

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May 01

Hot In The Hive: Buckle Up Your Camera With Photojojo’s Seat Belt Straps!

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imageThe number one safety rule when it comes to driving is buckling up, so why not do the same with your valuables? Expensive cameras fall hard (I’ve learned that the hard way), and to prevent such clumsy disasters, the Photojojo Seat Belt Camera Straps provide a cute and clever way to tote around your hefty piece of equipment in such a way that will secure your camera to your side just like the car seat does to its passengers! The straps are also eco-friendly, made from real recycled seat belts, and with cute color varieties like “T-Bird Teal,” “Mercedes Gold,” and “Porsche Purple,” you’ll be snapping pictures in style while keeping that dream of owning a shiny sports car close at hand. While they’re supposedly compatible with any size camera, the thick and sturdy straps may look a little silly on my dinky Canon… but they’re just so cute and colorful that it’s hard to resist the urge to buy a retro Polaroid camera just to have an excuse to order one in every color!

Price: $20 each, or two for $35.
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Photojojo Seat Belt Camera Straps to the Hive.

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Apr 30

Hot In The Hive: Zip-it Necklace

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imageA trend that I’ve noticed with considerable staying power over the last few seasons is the exposed zipper. Found on clothes, bags, and shoes, zippers have been found everywhere from Narciso Rodriguez to Alexander Wang. So it comes to no surprise when I found jewelry that’s made of one of our most used fasteners. Inspired by people who talk too much, Australian design team Cynics created the Zip-it necklace which is made of a real zipper. Available in antique gold, antique silver or polished silver, you can adjust the length to hang freely or in a choker-like manner. The necklace definitely gives a versatile edge so you can wear this with your darkest and skinniest denim or with an feminine floral print dress. The next time someone can’t stop talking, just point and let your zipper do all the work for you.


Price: $60 AUD
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Zip-it necklace to the Hive.
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Apr 29

Hot In The Hive: Stila’s Mother’s Day Gift Set

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imageYour mother may insist that you’re impossible to shop for, but the truth is, picking out gifts for Mom can be even trickier. Gone are the days when you could get away with fashioning a bouquet made of pipe cleaners and tissue paper or finger-painting a floral masterpiece for your kitchen fridge display. If we’re telling it like it is, it’s not just the thought that counts, so unless you’re exceptionally crafty, an acceptable Mother’s Day gift requires a trip to the mall (or at least a considerable effort in the realm of online shopping). So how do you bridge the generation gap and choose a woman-to-woman gift that’s Mom-appropriate and something she’ll actually enjoy? Let Stila (and Sephora!) help you out! The limited edition My Mother, My Hero gift set packs Stila’s four top beauty basics (shadow, bronzer, plum lipstick, and mascara) in a chic gold-brushed clutch to create an essential set of products that are gorgeous yet subtle and basic enough to be worn by both demure and diva mamas alike. It’s the perfect combination of thoughtful, fun, yet practical for any mom that likes to feel pretty, especially on a day dedicated just to her!

Price: $38
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Stila My Mother, My Hero Gift Set to the Hive.

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Apr 28

Hot In The Hive: EcoSphere Collection

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imageAs a child growing up in the 90s, my friends and I would read Teen Magazine with a passion. The back page was the best part, where you could order color changing lipsticks, personalized horoscope readings, and of course Sea Monkeys. I never did get to order the fun little critters, but now that we’ve all grown up, our tastes should grow up too. That’s where the EcoSphere Collection comes in. The EcoSphere comes with a glass container with everything you need for a harmonious eco-system. Just add fluorescent light or indirect sunlight and the microbes feed the algae which feeds the red shrimp! A gorgonia sprig, gravel, shells and glass add to the environment which should all last for an average of two years. Put this in your office or living room as a conversation piece and as alternative to those plants you keep killing.


Price: $65-$250
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the EcoSphere Collection to the Hive.
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Apr 27

Hot In The Hive: Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set

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imageDespite the fact that my father is a chef, my mother is a natural talent in the baking arena, and I come from a long line of major foodies, I have to admit that the kitchen-savvy gene definitely skipped a generation in my case. Don’t get me wrong — I certainly can read, I can follow simple instructions, and I can whip up a mean bowl of Easy Mac, but when it comes to making a full meal or even just baking cookies from scratch, I need a little help! That’s why I think this Cookbook Box Set from Fred Flare is the cutest thing ever — six colorful cookbooks with photo-accompanied recipes for all kinds of concoctions (Indian, Pasta, Fruit, Wok, Veg, & Treats, to be exact!) that all come in an oven-shaped box, great for gift-giving or even for displaying next to your neglected life-size oven! It’s the perfect little packaged gift for the friend or relative (or just for yourself!) who loves the idea of cooking but just needs a little inspiration and instruction! Plus, the whole set is way cheaper than just one cookbook from one of those bigwigs on the Food Network! Stand back Giada De Laurentiis!

Price: $30
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set to the Hive.

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Apr 24

Hot In The Hive: Givenchy Leather Camera Case

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The combination of the currently warm weather and depressing economy brings back fond childhood memories of my carefree summers spent at Girl Scout Camp. We used to do all sorts of fun things like hiking, face painting, arts & crafts — and as a fashion maven in training, one of my favorite activities was a leather-working workshop where we would get to make our own leather bangles, barrettes, and accessories by etching designs into the material or gluing on tacky feathers or jewels. Sometimes I wish I had kept some of my kiddie creations, just to see if any could have been salvageable for any fleeting trend of the moment, which is why I was so excited to discover the similarly-adorned Givenchy Camera Case at Barneys! Why go through the trouble of a do-it-yourself craft project to create your own camera accessory when you can waste all of your money simply buying a ridiculously-priced designer leather case that looks exactly like an 8-year-old girl decorated it for you? Furthermore, the case measures about 5×8 inches, so it’s actually probably way too big for your camera, but at least all that unnecessary surface area allows more room for gaudy jewels! Overall, it totally makes sense to have your carrying case cost over ten times more than the object it’s meant to protect.

Price: $3,620 — not even kidding!
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Givenchy Leather Camera Case to the Hive.

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