Dec 18

Hot In The Hive: This Works Lip and Eye Holiday Crackers!

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imageIt’s always easy to buy beauty products for the girls, but giving them a tiny wrapped box or bag that houses a lone lipgloss or eye-shadow palette seems anti-climatic and not all that fun. That’s why This Works is introducing the limited time only Holiday Cracker. It’s an eye serum or lip product housed inside a pretty package that resembles a holiday or New Year’s cracker. Available in the season appropriate gold, silver or red, each cracker contains either a soothing eye gel to help you look your best for all the holiday gatherings, or a smoothing and nourishing lip balm that makes standing under the mistletoe the perfect place to be. Buy a few to give to friends, or use it as the perfect “Secret Santa” present. Are you the hostess with the most-est? This is a fun and festive party favor to hand out! These Holiday Crackers are perfect for so many things and at only $10 a pop, you don’t have to break the bank to spread a little holiday cheer!

Price: $10.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the This Works – Eye and Lip Holiday Crackers to the Hive

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Dec 18

CollegeCandy Scores 8 Beauty Finds Under $20 At Sephora!

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imageIf you’re like me, part of the fun of being a girl is getting all beautified and purtied up. I mean, beyond the fun that is playing with makeup, what’s the point of putting together a cute outfit if your skin looks dry, your hair looks flat and you smell like a thrift store? Obviously, my all-time favorite one-stop shop for all my beauty needs is Sephora. That place has it all… not to mention you can pop in there while you’re shopping and freshen up with their variety of samples. The sad fact is, beauty products can be muy expensive-o and quickly add up. Good thing Sephora has a nice stock of too-good-to-be-true goodies for under $20. I’m especially lovin’ the Tarte Glamour To Go Palette and the gold shimmer mist by Frederic Fekkai — both would make perfect stocking stuffers! Visit CollegeCandy for the rest of their picks and let the beautification begin!
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Dec 18

10 Unique Camera Gifts And Accessories For Shutterbugs

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imageGift-giving is often made simpler when the person you’re shopping for has one prominent interest or hobby — let’s say… photography, for the sake of this post. But even after you’ve narrowed the spectrum of present possibilities down to camera accessories and photo goods, how do you even begin to choose the perfect photo gift in a day and age so technologically diverse?! My advice is to aim for the unique — while a photography fanatic can spend all the money and time they want trying to track down the latest release in digital cameras, they won’t necessarily have a sturdy waterproof case to go with it, or a self-taking revolving tripod for it to sit atop! Browse the slideshow for 10 nifty gifts for the photo enthusiast, including frames, gimmicky gadgets, and more!

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Dec 17

Buzzworthy Deals: Free Shipping Day Is Today!

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imageIf you’re like me and have been putting off a majority of your Christmas shopping, believe it or not, we procrastinators may actually be getting rewarded for avoiding the mall! Free shipping day is today, and thanks to the lifesaver website freeshippingday.com, you can find all the e-stores out there in cyber-land that are guaranteeing delivery by Christmas Eve! Yes, for free! With sites like Zappos, Express, Crate & Barrel, and 711 other participating vendors on board, your inner slacker may be telling you to hold off another week, but this is a penny-saver you can’t afford to pass up! Not to mention the fact that you can do it all from the couch! It may require a modicum of effort, but it beats spending your entire next paycheck on emergency overnight shipping — believe me, I’ve been there!
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Dec 17

Be Our Guest: 10 Chic And Charming Hostess Gifts Under $50!

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imageI don’t know if it’s true for every culture in the world, but I know in most Asian cultures it’s incredibly rude to show up at a friend or family member’s house completely empty handed. Maybe that’s why I have enough oranges to fill a grove on my kitchen table so I’m prepared to give out to any homes I go to (it’s a Chinese thing). Anyway, I’m sure some of my friends hosting holiday parties this year will be confused if I bring a sack of oranges, so I’ve been on the hunt for affordable hostess gifts. For the tea lover, a set of English teas in a hand-carved box is a thoughtful gift. If your host is a budding cupcake maker, give them this cupcake making kit which includes recipes, baking liners, a pastry bag and piping tips. Take a look at my slideshow to see more hostess gifts she’ll appreciate and love!

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Dec 17

Haute Deal: Balenciaga Platform Harness Boots For Less!

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imageEver since these Sam Edelman “Zoe” boots hit the shelves (and have since been flying off them), I can’t help but think I’m seeing double. They’re almost exact replicas of the Balenciaga Harness Boots that stirred the style pot a few years ago from their Fall/Winter 2006 collection. However, in true bargain shopper style, instead of being annoyed that Mr. Edelman would dare duplicate such one-of-a-kind runway style, I’m stoked. Balenciaga lookalikes for $350 instead of a whopping $1795?! Sign me up! Actually, to tell you the truth, I’m not sure they’re really my style — but if you’re in the market for a chunky pair of platforms, I support your choice to save rather than splurge! Unfortunately for you label chasers, the authentic Balenciaga pair is practically nowhere to be sold, so if you’re stuck on the original you may just have to resort to eBay… or raid Mary-Kate Olsen’s closet.
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Dec 17

Stylehive Editors’ Holiday Wishlist: facadeindreams

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imageI’m hardly ever taken by surprise (twist endings, surprise parties… pffft) except when people ask me what I want for my birthday or Christmas. My standard reaction is usually of absolute panic so I end up getting gift cards instead. It also doesn’t help that I get sudden bursts of inspiration but always forget to write them down! Luckily for me, I’ve got my Stylehive wishlist to keep me on track and I can easily point all my friends and family members to one easy place. My wishlist has a mix of everything from sensible wardrobe staples to downright silly items. For something I’d use every day, the Cambridge Satchel Company 14in Yellow Satchel fits the bill perfectly. The bright yellow color would literally stop traffic and hold everything from my laptop to lipgloss. While I love classics, I’m definitely not immune to trends. The Shawl Collar Faux Fur Jacket from Alice + Olivia is probably my dream leopard print jacket with a not-so-dreamy price. But that’s what Santa is here for, right? Take a look at my slideshow to see the other goodies I’ve put in my holiday wishlist!

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Dec 17

10 Eco-Chic Gifts For Fashionably Green Gals!

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imageI’m all about saving the world one recycle bin at a time, but some people take being green to a whole new level. For example, one of my college roommates used to literally holler at our guests if they so much as took one step toward the trash can with an empty plastic water bottle in hand. Strange experiences aside, I guess it is the ultra-passionate “world warriors” who make the biggest difference, which is why I’m proposing the idea of making this year a green Christmas! You don’t need to make presents by hand to be kind to Mother Earth. For example, Sephora has loads of eco-friendly beauty sets, and Dogeared has its own line of recycled jewelry and totes so the eco-chicas on your list can continue spreading the world-saving word! View the slideshow for 10 fashionably earth-friendly present picks!

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Dec 17

Help The Men In Your Life Look Polished And Put Together With Grooming Gifts!

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imageIt doesn’t matter if you’re looking for the perfect gift for you father, brother, husband or boyfriend. Men are notoriously hard to shop for. It’s not really their fault, I guess, since for every fifty different shoes, cosmetics, jewelry items and handbags that are marketed for women, there are only one or two things that are specifically for men. Another problem with shopping for men is that they are usually very rational and practical beings (or so they’d like to think) and anything too superfluous and random, however cool it may be, ends up tossed into a corner somewhere and gathering dust. So you don’t want to get him another leather belt or cashmere sweater, and his tie rack is already overflowing. Technology-based gifts are always fun but are often times too pricey, or they already purchased it for themselves months ago. What to do?! Christmas is only getting closer and you’re still stuck without a present for the special guy in your life. Here’s a solution. Men’s grooming gifts! They range from pricey to very affordable, are easy to customize to a specific need, and most importantly, are extremely practical and definitely something that’ll be put to good use. Check out the slideshow for some of our favorite men’s grooming tools and gift sets and get him something he’ll want and need this holiday season!

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Dec 16

Elle Shops: Feel-Good Gifts That Give Back!

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imageStill looking for that perfect holiday gift for the people on your list? Elle is here to help with the 12 Days Of Chic, a collection of this season’s hottest pieces that any stylish shopper is sure to appreciate. The best part? Fifty percent of the sales from each item will be donated to Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, an organization that coordinates the delivery of excess new products to the people who really need them the most, every year. With apparel from Alexander Wang and DKNY and accessories from Anya Hindmarch and Tory Burch, there’s a gift for everyone on your list. Already done shopping for everyone else? Scoop up a treat for yourself, and write it off as a guiltless pleasure.

Click over to Elle to see the entire 12 Days Of Chic!

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