Dec 21

Bag Of The Week: Marc Jacobs Sparkling Clutch

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imageIf I’m being honest, I’m not much of a clutch girl. After all, if I’m at a holiday party, I’d rather be stuck on the dance floor hugging my oversize hobo under my arm than give up a perfectly good drink-holding hand. But if anything has the ability to lure me into the unfamiliar when it comes to fashion, it’s sparkle! For example, this Marc Jacobs Sparkling Clutch may be tiny, but its shimmery diamond pattern is so elegantly twinkly, you can’t help but be drawn to it… like a dazzling disco argyle print. It’s perfect for holiday parties or a New Year’s Eve night out. Unfortunately, at almost $800, I think I’m destined to have a strictly “look but don’t touch” sort of relationship with this Marc Jacobs beauty… unless Santa’s feeling extra generous this year!

What: the Marc Jacobs Sparkling Clutch
Price: $790.25 (ouch)
Where to Buy: MyTheresa
Who: xgalexy was the first to add the Marc Jacobs Sparkling Clutch to the Hive.

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Dec 21

LimeLife Shows The Way To Shop Smart For Beauty

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imageI love giving beauty-related gifts to friends and family during the holidays — not only do I feel less guilty about my own spontaneous purchases, but I also have an opportunity to work my present-getting magic. Let’s go shopping! I love the holidays! Here are a few of my beauty-shopping attack methods:
*Plan ahead. I get on the Sephora website and make a list of what I want to try in person, and what I have questions about. I can’t help it– I get distracted by the shiny-shiny beauty counter.

*Save some gifts for a later purchase. Do you run around to visit relatives after the holidays? I sometimes do, and that means I head into stores on the 26th and load up on discounted beauty gift packs from affordable places like Burlington Coat Factory and TJ Maxx. Click here to read more from our friends at LimeLife!

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Dec 21

Hot In The Hive: Decorative 30 Gallon Oak Wine Barrel

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imageMost everybody likes a good bottle of wine, but there are certain people out there who live and breathe wine. These are the people that not only have a small collection of reds and whites at their disposal near the dinner table, but probably also have a cellar of some sort that houses the best bottles. Besides multiple bottles of the good stuff, their house probably also has framed pictures of wine and wine accessories around the kitchen, a monthly subscription to Wine 4 Life, and multiple coffee (wine?) table books on the subject scattered about. Maybe it’s your father or father-in-law, a dear friend, or your loving husband who’s the wine aficionado and you’d like to get them something they’ll really like that pertains to their hobby. One problem. You have no idea about anything to do with wine except that it’s good with dinner. What year Chateau Ste. Michelle was supposed to be good? Is the 2007 Merlot better than the Cabernet? Forget all the worrying and get them something that will make their wine collection and cellar even better, without you having to research the history of the grape. This 30-gallon oak wine barrel not only decorates and adds authentic appeal to any room, but it can double as a table top or be used as a table base. Versatile and perfect for the wine-lover in your life!

Price: $329.00, but many wineries have (empty) barrels for sale that go for under $100, and if you’re not a fan of the unfinished look, you’re a DIY project away from a new table!
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the Decorative 30-Gallon Oak Wine Barrel to the Hive.

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Dec 21

HauteMimi Introduces Velixa: Fashion’s Coveted Anti-Aging Skin Care Line

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imageI recently came across Velixa, the coveted high-end anti-aging skin care line sought after by the super elite and fashion models. The line currently offers Age Defense for Day, a light whipped day lotion, and Youth Replenish for Night, a decadent moisturizing night cream for overnight renewal. Both products are made from the most luxurious and scientifically proven ingredients that work effectively to tighten and illuminate your skin right after application. With daily use, the whipped day lotion and night cream are proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and signs of aging. This instantaneous effect of illuminated, firm skin, coupled with the proven, long lasting anti-aging results (that start to appear within seven days of using Velixa), have made it a must have for models in New York, Paris and Milan. Makeup artists are known to apply Velixa before photo shoots and runway shows to make skin taut and radiant, resulting in flawless pictures. I use both Velixa day lotion and night cream daily. The day lotion makes a great base for makeup while protecting and rejuvenating my skin during the daytime. I have incorporated the decadent night cream into my nighttime beauty regimen and I wake up with refreshed, glowing and firm skin. Both products are truly irreplaceable. It used to be that the Velixa line was only available in exclusive salons and spas. However, they are now available to women around the globe via Velixa.com. Like their motto says, “Live now. Age later.”

Brought to you by our friends at Haute Mimi!

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Dec 21

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Show You How To Shine For The Holidays!

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imageEveryone deserves their moment in the spotlight and the best way to be seen is to wear something eye-catching! The holiday season is the perfect time of year to pull out all stops and really dazzle the crowd with some stylish sparkle and shine! The stars are shining brightly, but not as brightly as you will in these glittering garments and accessories. We don’t need the stars to tell us that this is the season of friends, family and lots of fun mingling. A quick consultation, however, does help us see exactly which dazzling item will be perfect for our specific sign. Attention loving Leos would fare well in something that really glitters, like a dress or one-piece, to bask in the limelight. The more demure Aquarius is one of the most stylish signs, but may feel more comfortable with a sparkling accessory instead of head-to-toe glitz. The stars have helped us find which glittering fashion item would be just the right amount of shine for us while navigating the holiday party circuit. Click on the slideshow and find your shiniest way to dress to impress!

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Dec 21

And The Winners Of The $25 eBay Gift Cards Are…

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imageFirst things first. If you still haven’t finished your holiday shopping, winning an eBay gift card isn’t exactly going to help you– but if you think about all of the new loot that’s sure to pop up on the site after the holidays, then the timing isn’t such a bad thing. Reading up on all of your eBay finds was a little too much fun and I’m so close to reopening my account! (Back story: eBay and I used to be really close, but then wallet got jealous and I had to end the relationship. Wallet and I are on good terms again. Also, with regards to eBay, it never hurts to look. I’m really terrible.) Moving right along, without further adieu, here are the 5 Stylehivers who will each be receiving a $25 eBay gift card!
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Dec 18

Trade In Your Winter Coat For A Cape Like Blake Lively

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imageIt’s already mid-December and your little leather jacket, no matter how many sweaters you wear underneath, just doesn’t cut it anymore. You’re left looking for a new statement winter coat, something that’s beyond your basic pea coat or sporty fleece. Your coat, after all, is often one of the only things people see you in during the winter months, so you might as well make it something special. This season, celebs like Blake Lively and Natalie Portman have been spotted doing there holiday shopping in the ever-so-chic cape coat. With its retro feel, it’s the perfect addition to your outerwear wardrobe. For a sportier, more practical look, try a short hip-length cape that works fabulously with a cozy scarf and jeans. If that’s still too basic or you’re really going for that “wow” factor, get a longer, more draped cape coat that will add a glam, retro feel to any party dress. Check out the slideshow for 5 capes for your shopping pleasure.

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Dec 18

Couture In The City Helps You Find Exclusive Deals for the Holidays!

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imageWhy is it that on an ordinary day in, say, April, you’ll see something and think to yourself, “That would make the perfect gift for my sister/mother/niece/daughter/girlfriend. I’ll have to remember this at Christmas!” And then when it actually is Christmas and you’re shopping overtime, your mind draws a blank any time you try to think of something to get the people on your gift list. Frustrating. Here’s a list of a few awesome holiday gift ideas for that best friend, favorite aunt, or covetous fashion blogger (ahem) in your life.
Let’s start with this hot pink crystal studded cocktail ring. This is pure fun. It’s chunky, gorgeous, and has a slightly retro look to it. I guarantee that whoever you give this ring to will put it on immediately and refuse to take it off, even when everyone is asking politely if they can try it on. The recipient will most likely sleep in it too, just like you did when you got that sparkly tiara for Christmas when you were six.

Makeup kits are great fun no matter what time of year, and this Sexy Starlet kit from Benefit includes three favorites done up in a fabulous pink and gold clutch box. You get CORALista cheek powder, a warm coral shade, Some Kind-a Gorgeous oil free foundation faker, and a tube of BADgal lash mascara. With a tube of tinted lip gloss, this could be a person’s entire weekend makeup kit.

Need more gift ideas? Just click on over to our friends at Couture In The City!

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Dec 18

Recession Chic: 10 Stocking Stuffers Under $20!

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imageStocking stuffers are probably my favorite kinds of gifts to buy. They can be cute and completely useless, or a funny gag gift (kind of like the time I got an Edward Cullen poster). Stocking stuffers should live up to their name and stay small in terms of size and price. That means no netbooks or GPS navigators here… unless you can find one for under $20. For the ultimate glamour girl, add a few gem hair clips from Banana Republic for some bling. If you’ve got a girlfriend who’s just starting out with makeup, give them the gift of mascara and a lip color with the Bare Escentuals Buxom A Wink & A Kiss II set. I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite chic stocking stuffers that are way better than getting lumps of coal. Check out my slideshow to see them all!

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Dec 18

Vintage Fashionistas Turn To Turquoise!

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imagePantone has been a worldwide authority on color for 45 years and when they talk, fashionistas listen. Last year, the Pantone-favored hue was mimosa yellow, which we definitely saw echoed in spring and summer fashions. And for 2010, Pantone’s pick for the Color of the Year is… (drumroll please)… Pantone 15-5519, otherwise known as turquoise! Not quite blue, not quite green, but an inviting hybrid of the two, turquoise evokes thoughts of crystal blue lagoons and pristine, pollution-free skies. Most importantly, it’s a color that pairs beautifully with whites, neutrals and browns and adds punch when paired with red. So expect to see turquoise-flavored accessories, jewelry, and clothing showing up soon. In the meantime, grab one of these fab vintage turquoise finds and get a jump start on the Year of Turquoise. Just click the slideshow to see the selection!

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