Mar 24

Hot In The Hive: BookBook Laptop Case

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imageI’ve always looked down on laptop bags because they’re not terribly functional beyond holding a laptop and it can also advertise that you’re carrying an expensive piece of technology! For those like me who wants something that provides a disguise yet also protects, the BookBook laptop case is a fantastic option. The BookBooks are unique and handmade leather laptop cases that looks like a vintage hardcover book. The hard exterior cover and spine along with plush velvet interior protect your MacBook Pro from your day to day adventures. The vintage facade provides extra protection if you ever choose to risk leaving your laptop (in its case, of course) at a cafe. Choose between black or red but no two are ever alike. Currently available only for the MacBook Pro, they may be expanding to include the forthcoming iPad. Much like hidden staircases and two way mirrors, the BookBook laptop case fits into any spy’s repertoire.

Price: $79.99
Who Found It: alopix was first to add the BookBook Laptop Case to the Hive.

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Mar 22

Hot In The Hive: I Am A Stuffed Animal Buddy!

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imageSo the other day, I was complaining to my main boy-toy that I wished he could be more comfortable to cuddle with. I told him he should be softer, or “plusher”, if you will. I wished that he would stop fidgeting and moving around or breathing when I was trying to have a relaxing snuggle with him. He told me that I’d be better off getting a stuffed animal. Great idea! Not a problem! A company called, “I Am A Stuffed Animal”, can turn any of us that have a skeletal structure and nerve-endings into soft, pliable stuffed animals that can take on even the biggest of bear hugs. Simply send in a picture of you or your friends’ likeness and have a plush version sent back! Besides making perfect snuggle-buddies, I Am A Stuffed Animal Buddies also make unique and fun gifts for friends and family of all ages, even if they aren’t usually a fan of stuffed animals. Soft, funny and totally one-of-a-kind, I Am A Stuffed Animal Buddy will soon be the only one you’ll need around for a good round of hugs and cuddles … or use it as a doppelganger to blame any mishaps on!

Price: $69.00
Who Found It: Idabone was first to add the I Am A Stuffed Animal Buddy to the Hive.

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Mar 17

Hot In The Hive: F1/F2 Lamp Shade

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imageAnyone who’s ever owned a Macbook (or any Apple product, for that matter), has likely fallen in love and surrendered themselves to the iWorld (not a real thing — don’t get excited). Ever since the general public accepted the iPhone as their go-to do-everything phone of choice, I’ve been seeing Apple-related references all over the place, on and off the touchscreen. iPhone app coasters, iChat speech bubble pillows… and now an F1/F2 Button Lamp Shade?! I gotta say, it’s probably one of the cleverest gadget-to-decor adaptations I’ve seen thus far, and it gets the geeky idea across without looking too gimmicky. For $65, it is just the shade itself, but it’s available in either table lamp or ceiling form so you can dress up pretty much any naked Ikea-bought fixtures you may already have in your apartment. Now, if only the light could be programmed with the press of your Macbook brightness key… I’m sure some of you geekier Hivers could figure out how!

Price: $65
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the F1/F2 Lamp Shade to the Hive.

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Mar 15

Hot In The Hive: Project Runway For Nintendo Wii

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imageI remember when I first heard about this game back in November, I had an immediate “I’ll believe it when I see it” mentality, assuming its release would keep getting delayed much like the show’s 6th season. But alas, Project Runway for Nintendo Wii finally hit shelves March 2nd, and its arrival wasn’t quite as manically exciting as I thought it was going to be. I don’t know if its fashionable target market is just too engrossed in shopping, actually making their own real designs, or just watching the show itself, but personally I think this game looks too cool to overlook. Much like the show, “designers” get challenges — like create a rockstar’s stage outfit or revamp a high school uniform, for example — and then get to create looks using a multitude of colors, patterns, and “fabrics” to compete in the catwalk showdown. There’s even a Wii Balance Board add-on feature that allows you to play as your model and strut your designs down the runway! While I’m still curious as to how your creations are “judged” by e-versions of our favorite members of the PR panel, I’m still intrigued enough to check it out myself! It sounds almost like a fashion-relevant version of the Sims… which means maximum addiction potential!

Price: $39.99
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Project Runway for Nintendo Wii to the Hive.

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Mar 12

Hot In The Hive: Dell Vostro V13

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imageLast year, the Dell Adamo laptop was making waves with it’s razor thin design that was basically Dell’s answer to Apple’s MacBook Air. However, the laptop came at a premium price and more than a few people balked at the nearly $2000 price tag. That’s where the Dell Vostro V13 comes in. With a sleek aluminum body, 13 inch screen and just over half an inch thick, the Vostro V13 is ideal for anyone looking for portability without compromising screen size. It also comes with 2GB of memory, at least a 250GB hard drive and Intel Celeron M Processor or Intel Core2 Duo Processor which means it’s definitely not all looks and no brain. Best part is, it’s also lighter and over $1000 less than the Adamo! If you’re a budding CEO of the next Fortune 500 company or just a student in need of an affordable and highly portable computer, the Vostro V13 should be at the top of your list.

Price: $449-$669
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Dell Vostro V13 to the Hive.

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Mar 08

Hot In The Hive: Customizable Canvas Necklace

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imageI’ve never really been into jewelry-making crafts, save for that small collection of ratty friendship bracelets I’ve made over the years at summer camp, but this Customizable Canvas Necklace is igniting a spark of creativity I never even knew I had! Each necklace (either silver or gold-plated) comes with a needle and coordinating thread so you can “embroider” your own pattern, icon, or message. Don’t have any necklaces to match your new top? Make one! Can’t wear that “Bobby” necklace that your old boyfriend gave you because, well, things with Bobby didn’t quite work out? Well, this necklace lets you start over and brag about your new guy in just a few stitches. Of course, this requires that you actually have the time for a mini art project every time you want something new, but it’s certainly a cool idea!

Price: $80 for silver, $95 for gold
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Customizable Necklace to the Hive.

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Mar 05

Hot In The Hive: Lady Gaga Macbook Decal

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imageWhen I first bought my Macbook a few years ago, I was surely proud to be a new Apple owner, but I was already on the prowl for accessories and add-ons to make sure mine didn’t look like every other apple-emblazoned 13″ white gadget being touted to class. While I love the little bling I’ve added to mine, it probably won’t come off without help from some serious power tools. That’s why I wish I had discovered this Lady Gaga Decal from Etsy earlier! Inspired by “The Fame” album cover (or, as some would say, the Golden Age of Gaga), the vinyl decal can be customized to fit the size of your Macbook and created in your favorite color. Plus, what better way to make your laptop stand out than with a little Gaga flavor? Unless, of course, all the kids have them by now; it’s been awhile since I’ve set foot in a lecture hall…

Price: $12.99
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Lady GaGa Macbook Decal to the Hive.

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Mar 04

Hot In The Hive: Alexandra Cassaniti Face It Sunglasses

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imageHere at the Stylehive office, we absolutely love our trendy sunglasses. That’s why when we came across these ‘Face It’ sunglasses by Alexandra Cassaniti, we just had to share them with you. The classic tortoise pattern on the frame is given a uber-hip and edgy side with the reflective ‘X’s shining at you across the dark lenses. The overall effect hovers somewhere between somewhat terrifying and strangely cool in an animated way. Plus, while they get points for uniqueness. I thought the whole point of glasses, sun or not, is to aid the vision and one has to wonder how much the mirrored ‘X’s restrict sight. One thing for sure, though, is that these are some seriously stylish sunglasses!

Price: $80.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Alexandra Cassaniti Face It Sunglasses to the Hive.

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Mar 03

Look For Less: Forever 21 Mesh Pearl Strand Necklace

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imageThis mesh pearl strand necklace from Forever 21 is the perfect accessory for the stylish young woman that still remembers when the Material Girl was a lace tutu-wearing pop sensation, yet works just as perfectly for the trendy teen that refers to Madonna as “that buff singer that, like, invented yoga, right?” The pearls and mesh flower give the necklace a feminine feel, while the ruffled, intertwining mesh give it texture and edge. Worn over a cotton tee and cardi with a pencil skirt, it’s just right for a lunch meeting, or would look totally cool layered over long tanks and tattered leggings for a “rich girl gone bad” vibe. It doesn’t matter how many outfits you pair it with, though, because nothing beats the amazing price and the uncanny (but not copycat) resemblance it bears to one of Lanvin’s ultra-coveted, ultra-pricey mesh and pearl confections!

Price: $10.80
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the mesh pearl strand necklace to the Hive.

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Mar 02

Hot In The Hive: Mark Pretty Wild Lip Gloss

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imageWhen you have a lipgloss collection as impressive (see: ridiculous) as mine is, at some point you have to stop compulsively buying everything shiny and pretty and start forcing yourself to be a little pickier. Nowadays, instead of snatching anything new off the shelves in the beauty aisle, I stop for a minute to ask myself some vital questions. Is this lipgloss really more sparkly than a diamond? Will I actually magically transform into Adriana Lima upon application? Does this tube have the coolest packaging I’ve seen in a long time? In the case of this Mark Pretty Wild Lip Gloss, that last answer was an emphatic “OMG yes!” Okay so maybe it’s not the coolest, but the leopard print tube is ridiculously cute, so of course it’ll end up getting loads of use since I’ll constantly want to take it out of my purse and brandish it around in front of my friends. And it’s mint flavored, so it’s totally practical — I’ll save money on mints and gum. Sold!

Price: $7 each
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Mark Pretty Wild Lip Gloss to the Hive.

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