Jul 16

Hot In The Hive: Lipstick Queen’s Chinatown Glossy Pencils

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imageAs a girl who is equal parts beauty junkie and film buff, I can’t resist movie-based makeup products! Lipstick Queen’s Chinatown Glossy Pencils aren’t just clever in their inspiration, but they’re smooth, sheer, and moisturizing too! With shades and package art influenced by both the company’s NYC location and the mystery film by Roman Polanski, these pencils will have you channeling your inner Faye Dunaway and painting the town (and your lips) in “Mystery,” “Thriller,” or any of the five sheer shades in the film-inspired line. The pencils come with their own jumbo sharpener and are available for purchase at the Lipstick Queen site as well as at Barneys!

Price: $20 each
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Lipstick Queen’s Chinatown Glossy Pencils to the Hive.

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Jul 16

Go Bold With Red Lipcolor!

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imageRed lip color is all the rage for fall beauty, and the range of reds covers everything from the subtle to the bright and daring. There’s a lot of mileage in being bold with this look – after all, if you’re going to go for red, you may as well really go for it instead of just doing it half way. Luckily, many bold reds are available in drugstore brands that won’t break your budget, like L’Oreal, Almay and Cover Girl, as well as classic luxe brands that have added staying power like Dior, Nars and Chanel. This Purminerals lipstick, for example, will only set you back 15 bucks, and in a color like Madrid Matte Bright Red, there’s no chance that your lips will go unnoticed. For more style advice, click on over to our friends at The Find!
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Jul 16

Casual But Chic Camp Shirts Are A Summer Staple

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imageThis summer, camp shirts are popping up all over the place, from the traditional structured styles to sheer, more billowy ones. They have a collar and most are button-down, so tuck them into a great pair of wide-leg linen pants and throw on a pair of pumps to be office ready! Change into a flirty skirt and wedge sandals, or some skinny jeans and peep-toe stilettos and you’ll look chic and fresh for any after-hours plans you may have. Very comfortable, completely versatile and sweetly sexy in that borrowed-from-the-boys kind of way, camp shirts are the perfect summer staple. They can even double as swim cover-ups! Check out the slideshow for some of my favorites from designers like Modern Amusement, Rag & Bone, American Eagle, and more!

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Jul 16

Sequins Finally See The Light Of Day!

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imageMaybe I’m easily distracted, but I’m just naturally drawn to sparkle. All a shirt needs is to be bedazzled in sequins, twinkling at me from its hanger, and I’m instantly a sucker! So you can imagine my delight when I started noticing that the flashy sewn-on embellishments, once reserved for dressy nights out on the town and mermaid costumes, are becoming increasingly wearable for all hours of the day, showing up on summery dresses, floaty tunics, and even casual cropped vests. I guess someone finally came to their senses and realized that daytime is the time to get the most sparkle from their shiny sun-reflective surfaces! So don’t worry about feeling like a disco ball — indulge in your love of sparkle, whether just with a shimmery neckline or a fully sparkled sheath, and get your shine on all day long with some of my favorite pieces in the slideshow!

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Jul 15

Angelina Jolie Loves Gerard Darel Maxi Dresses!

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imageEffortlessly fashionable Angelina Jolie has been seen numerous times toting her kids and traveling all around in a luxurious Gerard Darel maxi dress. Darel’s designs are feminine and classic with just a twist of vintage quirk thrown in. Angelina’s favorite seems to be the cocoa brown, strapless “Angel” maxi featured here, but has also been seen in black versions and ones with straps. Even little Zahara gets her fashion wings early in her own lavender Gerard Darel top! With his use of luxurious fabrics and fluid silhouettes that show just enough of your decolletage and shoulders, Darel’s dresses are the perfect summer piece for sophisticated and comfortable elegance. Want one just like Angie’s? The dresses retail for $548 and are available at select Bloomingdale’s stores!
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Jul 15

Hot In The Hive: Olive Poop Bags For Your Pups

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imageIf you’ve grown up in a dog friendly city like I have, you know that some dog owners let their dogs do their business, only to walk away without cleaning up. There have been many close calls to to soles of my shoes but I’m always thankful for the people who do clean up after their dogs. Since I’ve been on a eco-friendly mindframe, I’ve been thinking about all the plastic bags out there. Did you know that US dogs produce enough waste to fill an 800-foot-tall football field every year and plastic bags can take over 100 years to decompose? We’ve been using reusable bags when we go shopping to keep plastic bags out of the landfills, so why not change your poop scooping habits too? That’s why dog owners should check out the olive poop bags! They’re made of corn starch and vegetable oil which makes them biodegradable, and they’ll compost in about 40 days. Fido may be man’s best friend, but use these bags and you’re well on your way in being Mother Nature’s best bud!

Price: $14.99
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Olive Poop Bags to the Hive.

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Jul 15

Easy Summer Metallics To Add Shine To Your Style

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imageMetallics are a perfect choice for casual summer wear and the opportunities for wearing them don’t have to be excluded to your nights out on the town. Today’s shiny metallics are doable for both day and evening. For example, I love this J. Crew metallic pleated cotton tank that’s paired effortlessly with a pair of jean shorts. It just proves that you don’t need sequins or silk to give a piece some shine! Switch things up by adding sheen to your shorts, like with a pair of these linen Bermuda shorts from J. Crew, or to your sandals with these flat metallic T-straps, also from J. Crew. Click over to Coquette for more summer fashion trends!
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Jul 15

Your Fantasy Wedding Gown Awaits …

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imagePrincesses are breathtaking. Whether they’re signing autographs in front of the Magic Kingdom or in a time-pieced Drew Barrymore film, you are in awe of her beauty — and, even more, you want her long, lush, billowy dress. Sometimes the feeling hits you on a random Saturday in the park when you spot a happy bride walking alongside her bridal party on her way to be wed — because on her wedding day, every bride is a princess. Until your day comes, it’s easy to hear magical chimes and envision your dream gown for the day you become princess of Weddingland. A big fantasy gown drapes and dazzles with embellishments, and probably weighs the amount it’s worth. It’s sparkling white with many layers and unbelievably mind-blowing. A fantasy wedding isn’t complete without a gown that’s fit for a princess, so take a peek at some of our favorite fantasy picks!

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Jul 14

Buzzworthy Deals From Monique Lhuillier, Saks Fifth Avenue, Benefit Cosmetics, And More!

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imageIs your week not moving quickly enough? Speed things up with a look at today’s Buzzworthy Deals… they’ll be long gone before you know it.

Check out Revolve for up to 80% off page after page of items for summer and fall!

Benefit Cosmetics is having a summer sale- save up to 50% on some of their hottest beauty products!

Get a free YSL pouch and mirror with your $500 YSL purchase from Saks, while supplies last..

Monique Lhuillier is having a sample sale in L.A. on Sunday, July 19th- this is your chance to save 40 – 90% on ready-to-wear and bridal styles!

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Jul 14

Bamboo Home Accessories That Are Stylish And Eco-Chic!

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imageWith all the talk these days about buying eco-friendly products made of materials such as bamboo, I decided to do some research. Turns out that bamboo reaches maturity in 3-5 years compared to 25-70 years for other trees. Bamboo is also renewable which means it will grow back after harvesting. So it’s not just marketing hype after all! Bamboo products are everywhere and it’s easy to decorate your hom,e from your living room to the kitchen, with bamboo! For the bathroom, I’m loving the bamboo bath accessories from Crate and Barrel. Did you know that bamboo fibers can also be woven into a gorgeous area rug? Remember, shopping for eco-friendly products means that you’re doing your part in helping the environment. For more proof that being eco-friendly no longer means bland and boring, take a look at my slideshow for the latest bamboo products in home decor!

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