Dec 11

Hot In The Hive: La Duree and Marni Macarons

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imageAlthough I’ve never been one to really have that much of a sweet tooth, there are a few sugary treats out there that I can’t seem to get enough of. One of these such desserts is the French macaron. Specifically Laduree macarons. Another thing that I am always drawn to and can’t get enough of? Gold. Gold the precious metal, gold the color… whichever. So what happens when you put these two great loves of my life into one beautiful, shiny and delicious package? You get Marni and Laduree’s amazingly gorgeous and almost-too-pretty-to-eat limited edition gold-leaf macarons. Packaged in a beautiful Marni-designed box, you can choose between a set of eight or eighteen chocolate macarons laden in shining gold leaf. Or, for the real fanatics, you can customize your own box of flavors! Speckled in gold, delicious and unique… there is no better holiday treat, so why not indulge in something truly decadent and surprise your loved ones (or yourself) with a box?

Price: Varies With Order
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Marni and Laduree Gold Macaron Set to the Hive.

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Dec 10

Hot In The Hive: EOS Lip Balm Spheres

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imageChapsticks and lip balms have been around for a long time and while they are still a staple for many, the basic idea and design has stayed the same. There are shimmer options, popular flavors and tint-of-color choices available, but not much thought has been given to the overall look and design. Until now! Evolution of Smooth (EOS) has come out with the new Smooth Sphere lip balm that nourishes and smooths the skin and is also fun to use! It comes in a unique sphere shape and bright, lively colors that make it cute and convenient to throw into a purse and carry with you. EOS Lip Spheres are full of shea butter and vitamin E to protect and nourish your lips and devoid of parabens and petrolatum. It’s 100% natural, 95% organic and comes in yummy flavors like Honeysuckle Honeydew, Summer Fruit and Sweet Mint so you’ll want to smooth on EOS Lip Spheres for a pretty pout all the time! It glides on colorless so it’s the perfect lip moisturizer to wear on it’s own or layered with your favorite color. They’re adorable, colorful and make your lips mistletoe-kisses ready — why not buy a bunch and use them as a sweet and playful stocking stuffer?

Price: $3.99
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the EOS Lip Sphere to the Hive.

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Dec 08

Hot In The Hive: Bare Escentuals Sweet Obsessions Set

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imageIf the holiday season is like a box of chocolates, and you really don’t know what you’re going to get, maybe you should consider adding this to your Christmas list! The Bare Escentuals Sweet Obsessions Set has just about the cutest packaging I’ve ever seen. Made to look like a designer box of chocolate truffles with nine shimmery loose eyeshadows tucked inside foil wrappers, the gift set looks good enough to gobble up… but lucky for your New Years’ eat-well regime, these treats are for your eyes only! The sparkly pigments even have delicious names, including Spiced Biscotti and Crème de Menthe, but despite the chocolate craving they might induce, they’re the perfect calorie-free cosmetic indulgence for the beauty lover on your list!

Price: $48
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Bare Escentuals Sweet Obsessions Set to the Hive.

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Dec 07

Hot In The Hive: Kate Spade “Hope Peace Cookies” Notecard Set

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imageI don’t want to brag or anything, but I probably have one of the coolest weekend jobs out there (well, as cool as working on weekends can get!). I work at my friend’s paper goods boutique where I sell unique greeting cards, journals, planners, and calendars by independent and local designers. So I’m always on the lookout for what’s new in the world of paper when I’m not obsessing over fashion. Leave it to Kate Spade, aka Jane-of-all-trades, to create a holiday card set that I immediately want to send to all my friends and family members. Kate Spade read my mind because hope, peace, and warm cookies are probably my favorite aspects of the holidays. Then again, it probably applies for Santa Claus too! So if you’ve been looking for a non-cheesy Hallmark card alternative for the holidays, this is it.

Price: $35 for a set of 10 cards and envelopes
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Hope Peace Cookies Notecard Set to the Hive.

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Dec 04

Hot In The Hive: Sami Rinne Design Reindeer Mug

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imageAs the weather gets colder and colder and I have to wear more layers than an onion has, that means I also have to switch over from iced tea to hot chocolate! I have a giant Audrey Hepburn/Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed mug that fills me up every time, but sometimes I just need a smaller sized cup so I don’t drink my weight in chocolate. That’s why Finnish designer Sami Rinne totally read my mind and made the Reindeer Mugs which are cute and functional! These ceramic mugs are handmade in Finland and they’re microwave, oven and dishwasher safe. Best of all, I’m totally set for the holidays with his reindeer handle design. I’m going to bet that my peppermint hot chocolate will taste even better than ever! If you’re not into the reindeer, check out the angel and the bat mugs too.

Price: 24.90 GBP
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Sami Rinne Design Reindeer Mug to the Hive.

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Dec 03

Hot In The Hive: Estee Lauder Pleasures Glimmering Take-out Solid Fragrance

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imageAll I want for Christmas is … something shining, sparkling, portable and it would be great if it smelled deliciously feminine too. Estee Lauder must have seen my wishlist because they’re back with their gorgeously packaged solid perfumes. The Glimmering Take-Out Compact is a cute gold compact in the shape of a take-out carton, complete with mini gold chopsticks and overflowing with dazzling jewels. As if the beautiful design wasn’t enough, it houses Estee Lauder’s popular and classic scent, Pleasures, in solid fragrance form. Dazzlingly eye-catching, it’s small enough to throw into a tote of purse, or leave it at home to brighten up a dresser or bathroom counter, but holds enough fragrant solid scent to last a long while. It makes a wonderful gift for a loved one, or as the perfect holiday scent for yourself!

Price: $89.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Estee Lauder Glimmering Take-out Solid Fragrance Compact to the Hive.

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Dec 01

Hot In The Hive: Vosges Haut Chocolat Mini Exotic Chocolate Bar Library

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imageWhat’s a good way to relax and spend some quality quiet time alone this winter? Curling up with a good book under a snuggly comforter near the fireplace and maybe sipping on something hot and sweet. What would make this cozy scenario even better? If the books themselves were made of chocolate. While not all of us may love literature, we can all appreciate chocolate bars! Vosges Haut Chocolat is a high-quality candy company that makes everything from classic truffles to wild chocolates like the legendary Bacon Bar. The Vosges Haut Chocolat Mini Chocolate Library comes with a selection of tastes including classic milk and dark as well as an exotic flavors collection that include Oaxaca and something known only as “Woolloomooloo.” This mini chocolate bar library comes in a cute box with a ribbon and definitely resembles a row of books… until you open each of the individually wrapped bars and devour them. It’s a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the chocolate lover/bookworm in your life!

Price: $25.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Vosges Haut Chocolat Mini Chocolate Library to the Hive.

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Nov 30

Hot In The Hive: Lime Crime Makeup Magic Dust

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imageOne look at Lime Crime Makeup’s webpage — which looks like a unicorn barfed rainbows and shooting stars all over it — and you can’t help but wonder what sort of happy pills this chick is on. But hey — as long as this unnaturally sunshine-y outlook produces gorgeous sparkly shades to add to my makeup collection, I can dig it! Lime Crime Magic Dust is a line of highly-pigmented loose powder eyeshadow, similar to MAC’s loose pigment (but cheaper!), that comes in 23 different bold, shimmery shades. Dust on lids to wear as shadow, or apply wet for more intense color and use as eyeliner. Despite the tag line, “So bright, it’s illegal,” I don’t think you’ll get arrested for having sparkly shadow, but Lime Crime’s collection is seriously vibrant if you’re looking for bold color!

Price: $12 each
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Lime Crime Magic Dust to the Hive.

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Nov 27

Hot In The Hive: Customize Your Own YSL ‘Roady’ Bag!

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imageThe YSL ‘Roady’ bag, the latest handbag from the famed fashion house, is already a favorite amongst celebrities like Mary Kate Olsen, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Leighton Meester. This soft leather bag comes in a classic hobo shape, making it the perfect accessory to go with just about anything in your closet. The Roady comes in a variety of colors as well as leathers, including patent, textured, and sting-ray. This gorgeously simple and simply chic handbag comes just in time for holiday gift-giving as well! From now until December 1st, YSL is offering New York and Los Angeles clients an opportunity to customize their own YSL ‘Roady’ with choices of different handles in different colors ranging from lizard to ostrich to crocodile for $225, $385 and $515. You can also add monogrammed initials or a private message inside the bag to make it truly one of a kind for your mother, sister, best friend or some other special someone. Really like it and don’t want to give it away? Add it to your own wish list!

Price: $1195 – $1795
Who Found It: dawnr1101 was first to add the YSL ‘Roady’ Bag to the Hive.

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Nov 25

Hot In The Hive: USB-Powered Eyelash Curler!

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imageI know what you’re thinking — vibrating mascara, at-home airbrushing kits, and now a USB heated eyelash curler — what will they think of next?! Though I’m still convinced that mascara that moves on its own is just a recipe for disaster, I have to admit I’m pretty intrigued by this USB beauty tool, especially as a girl who is rarely without her laptop and her makeup bag. I’m already a big fan of my Sephora heated eyelash curler… but the battery’s always drained and it doesn’t have the same satisfying squeeze-and-curl action that makes for really luxe lashes. With this device, all you do is plug it in, power it on, and revive lashes pronto! So if you’re going to have an emergency stash of back-up makeup at your desk for touch-ups and work (or in preparation for post-work happy hour), this newfangled new beauty-fiend gadget may not be so far-fetched when it comes to practicality!

Price: $33.38
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Thanko USB-Powered Eyelash Curler to the Hive.

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