Aug 31

Asian-Inspired Fun For Back to School!

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imageWe’ve been surfing our favorite sites looking at back-to-school fashion and we keep finding ourselves drawn to fun, Asian-inspired looks. becky oh!’s Japanese Retro Wristlet will add style to your wrist for $35 and can be found at What Designers. The bright, funky print is made from Japanese linen. If you want an elegant look, check out the designer Hairpin Flowers Silk Chiffon Scarf by Yosifa Silk – get it at Smashing Darling. And for just plain fun during the school day, you will want one of these handmade Fortune Tellers from Sycamore Street Press. And there are a host of fun totes and bags at Tokyomade. Check out ColorCult’s Winged Tote, or the Vintage Obi Messenger, an original, hand made bag by Japanese designer Honmonoya. And Ichigo Seijin’s Bento Box bag is pure fun. See all of our picks in our slideshow!

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Aug 30

Uniqlo To Team Up With, Gulp, Disney?

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imageUniqlo has been trying hard to keep up with the Topshops and H&Ms of the world lately by announcing new initiatives and designer collaborations. Yet, the Japanese retailer seems to be lacking in direction– last week’s debut of its Jil Sander collection didn’t quite live up to fab collab standards. Now Uniqlo has just announced that they’ve teamed up with Walt Disney to release a line of Disney-themed products next month. Is this move to satisfy Japanese American fandom? Uniqlo trying to be ironic? Or, the more likely scenario… an attempt to produce something cute. Or, as they say in Japan, kawaii. Want to know more about this Uniqlo/ Disney venture? Click on over to The Frisky!
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Aug 28

Miss Bibi Jewelry Let’s You Wear Your Life in Miniature!

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imageInspired by the world of childhood and nostalgia, Miss Bibi (Brigitte Giraudi) creates mini-sized household items and turns them into whimsical jewelry pieces. With a background in 3D Illustration and Stop Frame Animation, Miss Bibi started working by making models of miniature sets for animation movies. Then one day, her love of all things mini translated into the work of jewelry creations and so was born the first collection of miniaturized objects to wear! Made from silver and sometimes plated in gold, her first collection draws from not only household objects, but also from that famous detective game we all grew up with: Clue! Inspiration turned out mini chandeliers, knives, guns, and other less murderous household items. If you’re feeling a little more dollhouse and less murder mystery, pick from an array of more gentle offerings like mini chairs, hearts, and high-heeled shoes. Check out the slideshow for some amazing tiny styles! See more and buy online at Missbibi.com, because really… who can resist anything made in miniature?

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Aug 27

Buzzworthy Deals From Bloomingdale’s, Kate Spade, AE, And More!

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imageShop for a bag, shop for a cause. Just shop! But not before you check out today’s Buzzworthy Deals..

Today only, shop at Bloomingdale’s and take 15% everything, or 20% off when you spend $300 or more on your Bloomies charge. Bloomingdale’s will donate $75,000 to amfAR, so go shop for a good cause! Use code GIVEBACK online, or bring this coupon to the store.

Kate Spade sample sale! Save up to 75% on handbags, small accessories, clothes, shoes, and more! Go here, but hurry, it ends tomorrow!

All AE jeans and tees are but one, get one 50% off! Plus, you’ll automatically get free shipping when you take advantage of this offer, now through September 1st!

Shop Karmaloop’s Back to School sale for up to 95% off- items start at just $5. No need to do the math on this one!

Check back next week for more Buzzworthy Deals!

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Aug 27

“BE A SCHOOLEBRITY” And Win The Ultimate Grand Prize, Plus Hundreds Of Other Prizes!

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imageBack to school season is here! What, you’re not excited? Are brand new backpacks, freshly sharpened pencils, and the markers you actually wanted (forgive me, elementary school was a long time ago) not making you jump for joy for the return of attendance and brown bag lunches? This year, don’t just go back to school being yourself, one grade older. Go back and be a SCHOOLEBRITY! What is a SCHOOLEBRITY, you ask? Well, it involves a shopping spree AND a visit from a Nickelodeon celebrity! And that’s not all… there are hundreds of other prizes too, like Nickelodeon prize packs, Kmart gift cards, free trips, video games, and more! Click over to Kmart’s “Be A SCHOOLEBRITY” Sweepstakes page to enter!

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Aug 27

Video Style Steal: Leighton Meester Shows Us How “Good Girls Go Bad” In Style

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imageGossip Girl Leighton Meester is used to being a fashion icon by now. While it may have been a bit unexpected to find her break into singing with her featured spot in Cobra Starship’s single “Good Girls Go Bad,” it certainly came as no surprise to see that she added some seriously fashionable fierceness to the video. And while the covetable wardrobe she dons as she sneaks into the deli-turned-“speakeasy” setting may not be the only reason the video is nominated for a VMA for Best Pop Video, it definitely helps amp it up, no doubt! And the best thing about her style? It’s easy to make it your own without breaking the bank! With a hot cropped blazer and dramatic smoky eyes, you won’t be nearly as incognito as Leighton is in the video, but you’ll definitely have a stylish night out! Click “See Video” to watch her and Cobra Starship in action, then check out the slideshow for a more affordable run-down of her outfit!Photo Credit: MTV.com

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Aug 27

Hot In The Hive: PS3 Slim

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imageGood news, gamer girls. The Sony Playstation 3 has undergone a fabulous makeover. The PS3 Slim, available now for pre-order from various online retailers, is not only slimmer (and thus more space-saving and more portable), but cheaper and greener too, using 34% less power than the original model. I’m not sure if remodeling itself to more closely resemble the Wii will give it equally stellar sales as its skinny competitor cousin, but the lower price will be sure to send gamers to the store who were once thwarted by the intimidating price tag. While the system has reportedly been spotted at select Best Buy stores already (hmm, mysterious), it doesn’t officially hit the shelves until September 1st.

Price: $299.99
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the PS3 Slim to the Hive.

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Aug 27

Laptop Add-ons That’ll Have Your Notebook Back-To-School Equipped!

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imageSo you’ve picked out the laptop that will (hopefully) serve as your loyal lifeline through the four (or more) years ahead full of harrowing all-nighters and endless study sessions. Check. But is its just-out-of-the-box pristine condition completely ready for what it has in store once it’s shipped off with you to college? It may be shiny and new, but is it really ready to tackle the long walks to class, the thousands of party pictures, and (gasp!) the spilled energy drinks? Maybe not, but with this selection of laptop additions, you and your notebook will be fully supplied and stylishly accessorized for both working hard and hardly working. Make sure you have a desktop cord organizer to keep all your tangled cables in check, for one, and don’t forget to nab a sweet pair of speakers to lure the floormates into your room for your own dorm dance party (after your paper is done, of course). Check the slideshow for some back-to-school laptop loot!

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Aug 26

Leighton Meester Wears Gold And Diamond Bat Necklace By Brazilian Designer Jack Vartanian

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imageThis wouldn’t be the first time we’ve done a “Leighton Meester Wears..” post here on Stylehive, and so it’s safe to say she’s staying stylish enough for herself and alter ego Blair between seasons (speaking of which, is it September 14th yet?). The actress was spotted strolling in NYC wearing the “Bat Necklace” from Brazilian designer Jack Vartanian. Crafted from 18k rose gold and complete with tiny diamond eyes, it’s stunning and a bit spooky all at once. You can find the necklace along with the entire Jack Vartanian STUD collection at Barneys New York. In case you’re wondering, Leighton’s also wearing Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony wedge boots and Nina Ricci’s “Ondine” handbag. Tell us what you think of her look in comments!
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Aug 26

Brogues And Oxfords Get Flirty And Feminine!

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imageTaking items that are typically associated with menswear and making them feminine is no novel idea when it comes to modern day fashion. We’ve seen it in every context from sexy tailored suits on the red carpet to boyfriend blazers on your average night out on the town. However, the latest trend in menswear-gone-girlie is here to serve as a welcome addition to your shoe collection, just in time for fall. Brogues and oxfords, though traditionally men’s dress shoes, have certainly been worn by the ladies before… just not nearly as fashionably or with the same feminine edge as the latest styles provide! Studs, cut-outs, and bright colors vamp up the normally conservative-looking shoe, making them far more chic than what you’d stereotypically find worn by a butler. True, the whole idea of open toes and modern embellishments sort of negates the very definition of a brogue, but hey — with modifications this cute, we won’t toss them based on a silly technicality! Check the slideshow for some of my favorite oxford-inspired pairs!

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