Aug 12

Hot In The Hive: Penguin Classics Illustrated By Ruben Toledo

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imageFor the upcoming Fashion Week, you might not find me glued to the computer hitting the refresh button as the latest runway images come in. Instead, I’ll be curled up in my reading nook with a classic novel instead. (Just don’t tell my boss!) No worries, they are fashion related. Penguin Books is releasing three beloved classics, The Scarlet Letter, Wuthering Heights, and Pride and Prejudice all with brand new covers illustrated by artist Ruben Toledo. If his name sounds familiar, that’s because his wife Isabel designed the dress and coat First Lady Michelle Obama wore to the inauguration ceremony. Ruben is also a name in fashion with his illustrations that have appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Interview just to name a few. The fashion makeovers for the new covers are just what we needed with Hester Prynne’s tangled letter A scorning her from society, Elizabeth Bennet rejecting Mr. Darcy, and a mysterious Heathcliff lurking in the back cover of Wuthering Heights. So who says literature and fashion don’t mix?

Price: $16
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Penguin Classics Illustrated By Ruben Toledo to the Hive.

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Aug 12

Belt It Like Mrs. Obama

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imageI went shopping for a bit on Saturday and spotted at least 3 stylish young ladies sporting large belts over cardigans or jackets as spotted on our stylish First Lady Michelle Obama. In fact, this fall, the big belt is in thanks to Mrs. O! As featured in Vogue UK, Michelle Obama is a fan of oversized belts over sweaters, and with its flattering waist-cinching look, it’s no wonder why it’s been quick to catch on. One of my favorites for this fall is this two-in-one Anthropologie Puckered & Pleated Cardigan with built in wide belt ($128) which I can definitely see on our First Lady. It’s available in gray, black, or bright gold. How cute is it with the soft pink ruffled shirt pictured on the model?

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Aug 12

Wedding Gowns For Island Brides

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imageIf your dreams are set on a destination wedding on an island in the sun, your dream dress had better follow suit! Cinderella’s fantasy gown might be yours too, but not in the hottest temps of the tropics. In lieu of the big fancy frock that weighs more than you, you may want your dress to look and feel a bit more like that bed-sheet gown design you invented as a girl. Long, thin and skimpy will be just what you’ll want as you and your gown sway in the breeze down the aisle of your paradise isle. Bright white and sleekly-designed pieces will enhance your summery glow, making you look like a goddess among the island oasis. Vacationers and wedding guests alike will be struck with awe at the sight of an island bride in just the perfect robes — so take a peek at this slideshow and steal the show!

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Aug 11

Buzzworthy Deals From Bluefly, Benefit Cosmetics, Victoria’s Secret, And More!

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imageThese deals will have you all dolled up in no time… and for less $$$. Read on to see them all!

Bluefly is offering an extra 10% off everything on the site today! Raise your hand if you were holding off on a purchase until one of these came along…. me too.

Take an extra 40% off one single clearance item at Victoria’s Secret, now through Thursday with code CLEAR40.

Get free shipping with any $50 order from Karmaloop (code AUG50), and get 20% off your order with code GROOVE, now through August 31st.

Get a free Benefit pocket pal lip gloss (a $20 value) with any $50 purchase, now through August 18th.

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Aug 11

Guitar Strings For A Good Cause

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imageDo you love interesting jewelry? How about jewelry that supports a good cause? Now how about interesting jewelry that supports a good cause and is made from something that musicians like Ani DiFranco, Benji Madden, Carlos Santana or John Mayer have used? Wear Your Music creates unique bracelets from old guitar strings that would normally just get tossed. Musicians donate their used guitar strings to Wear Your Music, who then create bracelets from them and sells them, giving the proceeds to the charity of the musician’s choice. It’s a win-win situation for everyone: you get a cool bracelet with bragging rights that your favorite musician actually touched it, the landfills are a little less full, and charities benefit from the proceeds! Check out the impressive list of celebrity donors at the Wear Your Music site, and don’t forget to click over to Splendicity for the latest style updates!
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Aug 11

Hot In The Hive: Professional Stud Setter

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imageOkay, I think it’s officially time to call off that search for the perfect studded handbag. Now you can custom-make it yourself with this Professional Stud Setter! Portable and super-easy to use, this crafty tool allows you to attach your own grommets, studs, snaps, and other embellishments to your favorite clothes and accessories. It’s the ultimate way to spice up your wardrobe and salvage boring old pieces that were once destined to end up at the thrift store. And at the reasonable price of $68, think of all the shoes, shirts, jackets, and bags you can bedazzle just the way you want them, without having to sift through all the heavily-blinged out merchandise on the sale rack that never perfectly suits your fancy. Now, if you see a girl on the street wearing seriously studded duds from head to toe in the next couple of days, it’s not an overzealous wannabe biker chick… it’s probably just me, taking a break from my fun new fashion toy.

Price: $68
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Professional Stud Setter to the Hive.

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Aug 11

Designers Love Hand-Made Textile Pieces

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imageWe recently fell in love with Fancy Picnic, a hot new company on the DIY scene. UK Designer Charlotte creates multi-textural pieces that will help you add those finishing touches to your favorite outfits. Charlotte loves working with gorgeous textiles, silken threads, luscious braids, vintage buttons and sparkly beads as she creates a variety of wearable jewelry. And the bright colors will spice up your late summer and fall outfits. We’ve also found some of our other favorite designers dishing up some tempting textile eye candy. Check out gorgeous necklaces by 7thMagpie, Shagpile, and Kirev8. And if you need an elegant neutral piece, All Things Pretty’s “Once Upon A Time” necklace for $195 is a must see. This dreamy piece, made from layers of lace, vintage and antique, crocheted and tatted – it is a real work of art. Check out our slideshow for some more handmade designer textile pieces.

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Aug 11

Get More Value with a Convertible Handbag!

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imageHandbags are my true weakness. Okay, and shoes, and accessories, okay FASHION. But handbags, I love. To get more mileage out of a bag purchase, I’ve been looking to buy one of the fall’s convertible bags. You know, something that goes from shoulder to tote, or hobo to hip-slung with a quick switch of a strap. I love the color, texture and bohemian simplicity of the Kooba tied convertible hobo bag. And I feel like I could honestly carry this Foley + Corinna convertible small leather tote in red almost every day. It goes from shoulder to tote so flawlessly, and the scale is just adorable. Check out my slideshow for lots of other handbags that work hard for you!

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Aug 10

Miley Cyrus to Auction Off Wardrobe

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imageNo matter what your age, it’s hard to deny that Miley Cyrus is a good dresser. We only wish we could dress as well as she does and we’re way older than her 16 years. But now is your chance to score the clothes in her closet. Yes, her actual clothes. Miley is auctioning them off! We can’t even imagine how many clothes Miley owns. Things she’s probably only worn once and then put them away. You could go to Walmart and get some super cheap items from Miley and Max Azria’s new clothing line. Or you could participate in the auction for Miley’s actual clothes. And one item up for auction is the chance for you and your friends to go on the road with Miley! Miley is partnering with Ebay to put her clothes up for auction and she’s not even keeping the proceeds. All the money made will go to the Pappy Cyrus Foundation, the Cyrus family’s personal charity that helps children in need. So, whether you just want to score one of Miley’s outfits or you want to bid on the chance for a meet-and-greet with her, head over to the auction and start bidding! It starts today and will run until August 13. Want to do more than just dress like Miley Cyrus? Want to wear her actual clothes? Click on over to our friends at Limelife!
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Aug 10

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Invite You To Take A Bold Beauty Risk!

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imageTired of putting on the same face every day? Here’s some stellar advice to try on for size: switch things up with some of the hottest bold makeup picks that are destined to freshen up your beauty regimen! Been eyeing that daring dark nail color but aren’t sure you can pull it off? Well, if you’re a Taurus gal, it may just be written in the stars to become your new signature hue! And Pisces girls will get to ditch their usual go-to nude lipgloss and channel a Film Noir look with dramatic burgundy lipstick. Whether or not these bold and beautiful beauty trends are wearable enough to be incorporated into your everyday routine, you’ll be sure to turn heads with the new you and maybe even find a favorite new look in the process! Check the slideshow to see what daring shade, tip, or tool your sign is fated to try this week!

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