Daily Obsesh – Lurex Cartwheel Hat

imageThere are several things a big floppy hat can do for you this summer.


It can protect your face from the sun, keep your hair color from fading (again, those darn UV rays), and it can hide a bad hair day. Not too shabby for such a simple accessory, right?


But, what’s even better is that you too can be the proud owner of this lovely, classic piece of head wear for less than six bucks! Yup, you definitely read that correctly. That means for the same amount of the sandwich you’re gonna buy for lunch, you’ll also be ready to take on a hot, sunny afternoon at the beach or pool in style. Hat tip to that!



Where to BuyZara.com



Price – $7.99



Who Found ItSusanY was the first to add the ‘Lurex Cartwheel Hat‘ to the Hive.

Beauty Pick Me Up – Best Bargains Under $20

imageEvery girl is guilty of spending more than they mean to on beauty items … and we wouldn’t have it any other way.


With all the different products for lips, eyes, face, nails, lashes ad so on and so forth … plus all the colors and consistencies, it’s no wonder we always find ourselves perusing the beauty aisles!


But getting high-quality makeup and beauty products doesn’t have to come with high price-tags. We’ve found 11 of our favorite high-end, low-priced beauty items (all under $20!) that are sure to lift your spirits!


When you’re having a bad day, or just in a mid-week slump, it’s amazing what a new lip color or nail polish can do to help give you a pick-me-up. Click on the slideshow!

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Bag of the Week – Nomad Scarf Handbag

imageEthnic inspired prints are making a huge statement this summer from ikats to batiks, animal prints and serape stripes.


But, if these wild, and often, colorful prints are a bit bold for your taste in clothing, then why not catch the wanderlust spirit with a fabulous fabric handbag?


Lucky Penny’s Nomad Scarf Handbag is a top pick here at the Hive. This spacious carryall is made from a printed silk scarf bearing zebras and sketched leaves. In a bright, of-the-moment coral, the bag is detailed with leather straps, a magnetic closure and three roomy inner pockets.


So, if solids are your go-to look, this handbag will certainly take a pair of flares and billowy white blouse to the next level. Yet, if wild is your way, then we suggest mixing this prints with another and really getting in touch with your inner nomadic spirit!



Where to BuyAnthropologie



Price – $88.00



WhoMelimeli was the first to add the Nomad Scarf Handbag to the Hive.

Daily Obsesh – Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil

imageSummer = Sun = Sunbathing. But we all know by now that it’s not really that great for your skin to sit and bake all day.


That’s why it’s even better when you come across something wonderful like The Body Shop’s Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil. It gives your skin a bronze tint that doesn’t streak and stays on all day! Giving yourself a little glow makes you look instantly more alert and more toned and this Dry Oil is non-greasy so you won’t be feeling sticky.


Throw it in your purse and never be caught without your summer glow! Because we all know your best summer accessory is sun-kissed skin!



Where to BuyThe Body Shop



Price – $14.00



Who Found It – LTopiol was the first to add the ‘Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil‘ to the Hive.

Brooklyn Tailors’ New Shop

The new Brooklyn address for dapper dressers

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In an effort to bring bespoke tailoring to a broader audience Brooklyn Tailors will open their first official retail space this Saturday, 30 July 2011. Previewing their airy new digs earlier this month, it’s clear that the Grand Street location (in the ever-growing Brooklyn neighborhood of South Williamsburg) signals a promising direction for the label and independent fashion as a whole. The move from their Clinton Hill appointment-only studio combines retail space and HQ for the design pair and their expanding team.

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With the opening, Brooklyn Tailors’ now has a designated space for custom fitting appointments, as well as sales of their off-the-rack duds. The shop’s interior conveys the same clean and contemporary aesthetic that defines their handmade garments. Simple white shelving displays neatly folded “Standard” button-downs and the newly-released washed cotton “BKT30” pants—both available as ready-to-wear and custom—while suiting hangs within arm’s reach for quick pairing reference.

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Offering nearly a thousand different premium fabrics—from subdued Japanese oxford cloths to more boisterous Indian patterns—the sartorial choices are seemingly endless. If bespoke is too daunting, the shop also keeps a well-stocked supply of readymade shirts and pants for sale on the spot, all in their standard slim fit and made with the same care and attention for which they are known.

Keep an eye on their site for to-be-announced shop details and general hours of operation. For a closer look at the new shop take a peek at the
gallery below.

Additional photos by Nicholena Moon


Daily Obsesh – Deena and Ozzy Quilted Stud Wallet

imageIf you missed a good Spring cleaning of your handbag, then why not do it right now!


They say ‘cleanliness is next to God-liness’ and we think it’s just about time to you dig in to that big, bulky wallet of yours. What’s the use in toting around loads of discarded receipts from last month’s multiple shopping sprees, ticket stubs from your fave band’s show and all that other junk?


Less is more … and so is the case for the Deena and Ozzy Quilted Stud Wallet. Offered in three great colors – yellow, peach and black – the slim wallet contains just enough pockets and cardholders to fit your essentials. Essentials being the key word.


Each one is made of quilted faux leather and trimmed in polished metal gold studs. It’s compact size makes it perfect to slip into big and smaller handbags, but we think it’s even cute enough to carry on it’s own!



Where to BuyUrban Outfitters



Price – $18.00



WhoMelimeli was the first to add the ‘Deena and Ozzy Quilted Stud Wallet’ to the Hive.

Shoe of the Week – Madewell Strappy Mini Wedge Sandals

imageLast Thursday, we showed you our new summer love, a floral print summer LBD … and we think these shoes are the perfect complement!


We simply adore J. Crew and can’t get enough of the Madewell ‘luxe-hip’ spin-off. These Madewell strappy sandals are exactly why their brand works so well – simple and classic but still on-trend.


These sandals come in a lovely olive green, add just a touch of height, and look a little more put together than your go-to million year old Rainbows or Reefs (as fantastic and beloved as they are). Wear these sandals with anything from skinnies to a flared skirt … they’re sure to become your next summer romance!



Where to BuyShopbop



Price – $138.00



Who Found ItBrookeElisabeth was the first to add the ‘Madewell Strappy Mini Wedge Sandals’ to the Hive.

ByKenyan

Handpicked Americana style for the home now available online
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ByKenyan‘s Kenyan Lewis has more than an exceptional eye for antiques. Together with his partner Grace Kelsey, the two live and breathe the Americana lifestyle—from their beautifully rustic home and interior design projects to prop styling and selection of collector’s items discerningly sourced from around the U.S. For those looking for a dose of their style, you no longer have to be a ByKenyan client to achieve it. An assortment of these one-off rare finds now sell online from Gargyle, along with a forthcoming video series featuring the handsome twosome as they “shop for the goods.”

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Products currently up for purchase span a 1920s oil field workers’ tape-measure divided into 10ths, glass apothecary vessels, a Russian “Amepnka” (America) letterpress stamp and 1940s Marx dump trucks—which you maybe have seen on display at our ByKenyan-designed holiday pop-up shop for the Gap last year.

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The Gargyle selection will rotate monthly, but for those who don’t want to wait to see what’s up next, ByKenyan also offers a personalized furniture shopping and home merchandising services. To see where Kenyan and Grace find some of their classic decor, tune into the upcoming episode of HGTV’s “My Favorite Place” which will air 30 July 2011 at 6pm.


Daily Obsesh – Zara Wide Stripe Bikini

imageWith so many swimsuits to choose from this summer, why would you want to go with a bikini?


Well, for starters, it shows more skin. And we all know that can be a good thing … depending who you ask.


But second, we found this adorable striped number that we can’t believe costs less than 30 bucks for both the top and bottom! Sales rock.


So get your hands on this itty bitty bikini (and your body in it too) so you can flaunt what your momma gave you on the beach or at the pool. Ahh, we love the summer.



Where to BuyZara.com



Price – $25.98



Who Found ItSusanY was the first to add the ‘Wide Stripe Bikini‘ to the Hive.

Get The Winning Look From Our ‘LiLo Goes To Court’ Poll!

imageLindsay Lohan is no stranger to the legal system and most of her photo-ops of late seem to revolve around the courthouse.


But one thing you can’t deny is that this starlet has some serious style. Each courtroom appearance meant a different lady-like ensemble that was appropriate but still had the signature twist of LiLo sex appeal.

We had asked you which Lindsay Lohan courthouse outfit was your favorite and while the white number by Kimberly Ovitz sold out in stores when she donned it for a court date, it only made second place here!


Instead, you all chose the high-waisted pleated skirt and tucked in top plus light trench combo. We love that the over-sized shades and sky-high heels make the look so Hollywood.


Check out how to get this look for yourself!