Jun 15

How To Dress For A Graduation Party

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imageIt’s that time that comes every so often that makes you excited for the future- graduation. Whether you’re the graduate and heading off to college or open life, or a close friend celebrating, there’s always that one party that is thrown where you and friends and family dress up, and party in jubilation. Keep it fun– even if you don’t know what’s headed your way for the future, there’s no reason to dress shamefully and sadly. Keep your outfit joyful and maintain a poise that you’re ready for what life will bring! Click over to Haute Mimi for more ideas.
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Jun 12

Hot In The Hive: Lush’s Daddyo Shampoo

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imageEven if your father isn’t exactly the “metro” type, he’s still gotta wash his hair, right? And unless he’s been blessed with remarkably good time-fighting genes (or he’s an ageless vampire, but that’s even less likely), chances are your dad is rockin’ a salt-and-pepper hued ‘do by now, if not a head of full-blown gray hair. Help him make the most of his time-seasoned locks and unleash his inner “silver fox” with Lush’s Daddyo Shampoo, a lemon-scented purple lather formulated specifically to restore strength, infuse shine, and eliminate brassy tones for dads with distinguished grays (and other fair hair shades). Even if he’s given up all hope on making over his dull-colored coif, Dad will definitely be taken by the fresh lemony (and very manly!) scent.

Price: $26.75 for a 16.9 oz. bottle
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Lush’s Daddyo Shampoo to the Hive.

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Jun 12

Dad Can Get His Kicks At Saks This Father’s Day

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imageFather’s Day is this weekend and if you haven’t had a chance to pick up a present for dear old Dad, we are here to help. Fathers can be the worst people to shop for (I know my dad returns everything), but this year, Saks is helping children and spouses everywhere get a present he will really love. Starting Father’s Day weekend (great for those last-minute shoppers), Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC will be holding an exclusive pre-sale event for PF Flyers. PF Flyers have been selling comfortable yet stylish sneakers since 1933. There is a pretty good chance your dad grew up on this brand and a brand he knows is a brand he won’t return. These retro kicks are sure to make your father feel young again, while their modern detailing will keep him in the 21st century. Check out our friends at WhatsWear.com for more shopping news and fashion trends!
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Jun 12

Grad Gifts For Guys

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imageThat-a-boy. From hitting his first T-ball to learning to drive, the young man in your life has made you proud with every accomplishment he’s scored. For the guy grad who’s earned his diploma, a gift is certainly in order. It’d be great if the gift prepared him for the adult world, but boys will be boys, and a part of that will live in him forever. Unlike the girls, the memories will stay bottled up inside, so a gentleman graduate’s gifts will be more about celebrating than reflecting — he’s on to conquer the world, after all. Sure, he’ll always appreciate a card and a check — well, we all know the card is just a fancy envelope for the check he’ll expecting under the fold — but a gift with thought will let him know just how much you admire him for sticking it through, as well as how much you believe in him for following his dreams. Equip him well with one of these savvy tributes to your talented scholar’s success from a slideshow that’ll blow his mind — and blow off some of the steam that built up in his stint as a hard-working student!

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Jun 11

Father’s Day Gifts For The Man’s Man And Sports Fan

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imageIs your dad the type who parks his rear in his recliner for hours on end whenever there’s a sports game on TV, only rising to yell out a whoop of futile encouragement when his favored team scores or when he needs a refill of his chips and salsa? If any or all of that description rang alarmingly true, you probably don’t need me to tell you that you have a sports lover dad on your hands. And with that said, he probably already has more than enough team spirit in the form of baseball caps, football jerseys, and other clothing brandishing his favorite team mascots, so what else do you get the fanatic father who can’t get enough sports paraphernalia? What about a handy snack helmet that will hold his mandatory chips-n-dip fix while hopefully keeping the crumbs off the carpet (because we all know he won’t clean up after himself, especially on Father’s Day)? Or how about a waterproof tennis table for the pool, just in time for summer, if your dad is the active type who likes to actually play sports in addition to obsessively watching them on the flat screen. Check out the slideshow for some winning gift ideas for the diehard sports fan dads!

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Jun 11

27 Facets- Your Own Personal Jewelry Concierge

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imageYour best friends are there for you during the good times and bad and to help you make those big decisions in your life. You know, the friends that are going to tell your boyfriend what necklace to get you for your birthday or the ones that will advise him on what ring he should get when he gets down on one knee. Think of the girls, Amber and Jen from 27 Facets as your new best friends. 27 Facets is a full-service personal jewelry concierge. From hard to find bespoke jewels to high-end designer baubles, they will scour the stores and the web to find you what you need. After picking your brain and figuring out your style and your budget, they are off to find your something special. They will then send you photos or even bring select pieces to you if you’re in the NYC area to pick from. On top of doing personal shopping, they also do custom-designed products as well as jewelry and gem appraisals, watch repair, and jewelry cleaning. It’s like your best friends with impeccable taste and an endless jewelry store all wrapped into one pretty little box! At the end of the day you’ll have what you need, stress free and easy breezy, leaving you more time to hang with your best friends.
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Jun 11

Get Crafty For Father’s Day And Make a Gadget Case

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imageluvinthemommyhood is a member at Craftstylish, a site dedicated to do-it-yourself crafts and fashionable art projects! Below, she shares a fun how-to on taking an old tie and making it into a gadget case! Father’s Day is coming up right around the corner and who need another cheesy Father’s Day gift? Nevertheless another tie? Why not make your hubby a father’s day gift this year he can use. Let’s admit it; most men nowadays have a cell phone, camera, iPod that they are using. They may also have a lot of ties kicking around. So instead of buying yet another tie for father’s day this year, why not refashion one he doesn’t wear anymore? What’s great is this project involves only a little bit of sewing, some fun seam ripping (the kids love this) and dad can use it as a functioning gift. You’re helping the environment by reusing and refashioning an article of clothing in your home and also being easy on your wallet. Click on over to Craftstylish for the full step-by-step instructions, along with loads of other inspiring do-it-yourself projects!
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Jun 11

Gifts for Grads: Frame the Memories!

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imageLooking for a perfect gift for the graduate in your life? Nothing could be more personal than framing a favorite photo as a gift, especially for high school grads headed off to college. I’m sure you agree – taking the time to print and frame a digital picture can take some serious effort, and is something that often is put at the bottom of the to-do list. That’s why I love this photo collage frame from personalizationmall.com: you can pick any one-line message and it is lasered into a matboard. Just print a few photos for the back! Tip: it looks even cuter when you let one photo cut across two letters. For something a little simpler for the green-loving grad, what about the Mariposa recycled aluminum frame? It’s glamorous and eco-friendly! Check out my slide show for other great photo frame gifts for grads!

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Jun 10

Bride’s Got Back!

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imageAll dressed in that angelic and traditional white, the bride has class, beauty, grace, and… that sexy back! With a crowd of loved ones behind you giving you your time of glory on your wedding day, you might as well appease their visual senses with a nice healthy peek of those shoulders and back. While your conventional gown will keep most of you well hidden, it’s a great idea to open up and show them just what made your groom-to-be (and Justin Timberlake) so smitten with you. The subtle sexiness of a gown that plays up your backside might be just what you’re looking for if you’re not straight-laced enough for a more conservative choice– not to mention, it may be just what you need in the sweat of putting on a warm-weather wedding. Check out my slideshow to see what I mean!

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Jun 10

Father’s Day Gifts For New And Expectant Dads

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imageIn this past year or so, I’ve received more and more engagement and wedding announcements, which lead to birth announcements. Seeing my friends becoming expectant or first-time parents is nothing short of amazing. From choosing names to remodeling a room to become a nursery, I know they’re all going to be great parents. With many of my guy friends becoming new dads or dads-to-be, I’ve been looking for great gifts for Father’s Day. A good place to start is to with the basics. I found a strap on baby carrier that can work for dads and moms. Moms can keep their girly diaper bags, so I suggest giving a durable and roomy messenger bag that no one will suspect is carrying diapers and formula. For the television junkie, make sure he doesn’t miss a single episode of his favorite shows with a Tivo digital video recorder. For more Father’s Day gifts for new dads and dads-to-be, check out my slideshow!

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