Jun 29

Trendy Tie-Dyed Pieces That Don’t Look Like You Made Them At Summer Camp

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imageWhat is it about tie-dye that seems to just ooze summer spirit? I don’t know if it’s the bright colors or the fond memories of wringing out freshly-dipped t-shirts on the backyard lawn, but I was always secretly rooting for a tie-dye comeback that didn’t look too homemade or too hippie. As if the almighty trendsetters read my mind (it’s about time!), tie-dye has been sprouting up all over the place — high-end and affordable retailers alike — in every place imaginable, from shoes to shades! While stereotypically the print has always been associated with peace signs, flower children, and campy arts and crafts, this season it’s keeping it casual with thong sandals and dressing it up in the form of sexy minidresses. Still not convinced? Take a look at the slideshow and see for yourself how today’s tie-dye has gone from hippie to hip!

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Jun 29

Hot In The Hive: Clean and Go MO Action Figure

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imageI spent all last weekend indoors despite the beautiful weather outside. Why? Because I treated myself to a three-disc special edition set of Pixar’s Wall-E. The set is chock full of deleted scenes, audio commentary, and special clips about making the movie. That meant hours of fun for me! With any Pixar movie, there’s bound to be toys to go with it. Being at a point where I’ve been buying toys for all the kids my friends and family are having, I’ve been keeping a close eye on toys they’d like to have. Never have I really wanted to keep one for myself, until now. The Clean and Go MO is an adorable action figure I’d love to display on my bookshelf. The obsessive compulsive clean freak from the movie can actually clean your room! He comes with a little bristle roller that picks up crumbs and dust lying around. Too bad he doesn’t make cute little noises though, but that just means I’ll incorporate my own sound effects!

Price: $22.50
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Clean and Go MO Action Figure to the Hive.

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Jun 29

What To Wear With: Levi’s Swank Jeans

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imageLevi’s is our go-to source for the best fitting jeans. They have recently launched the “Swank” style ($150.00) which is a great versatile boot cut in a medium blue wash. The Swank jean by Levi’s will take you from Friday at work to dinner to a party. We here at Haute Mimi chose a few pieces to compliment these fabulous jeans with an exotic twist, our specialty here at HM. Oh and recessionistas rest assured, this whole outfit is under $300.00.

Top: tunic via TopShop, $55.00 We love this tunic because of the detailing at the neck and the flowy cut, which will sit well against any figure.

Bag: clutch via TopShop, $50.00 Add a dash of glamour with this amazing snakeskin clutch. Wear it with this outfit and practically any other.

Shoes: wedges via Chinese Laundry, $50.00 Not only will these gorgeous wedges give you mile long legs (a must have with jeans), tey’ll will also be comfortable all day long.

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Jun 29

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Keep It Simple With Warm-Weather Basics

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imageWe all know from experience that time flies when you’re having fun, and during these carefree days of summer you just don’t have countless hours to waste tearing apart your closet every time you leave the house. When your schedule is jam-packed with this season’s fun activities, a gal just wants to keep things simple, and with a couple basic wardrobe staples you’ll find that getting dressed and heading out the door is a no-brainer. The signs say that summer style should be as breezy as you feel, so stick with the essentials — like lightweight cotton tanks that have Cancers looking effortlessly girlie and beach totes that’ll have Pisces’ looking chic! Take a look at the slideshow to see what style basics your sign should rely on to complete your look this week.

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Jun 29

Tell Time With Oversized Watches!

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imageEvery year, “oversized” gets its 15 minutes of fashion fame. First there was big, over-sized, over-teased hair. We have seen over-sized pants and for both men and women, as well as over-sized outerwear and over-sized jewelry. More recently, we have seen over-sized sunglasses that make women look like one of their parents may have been a fly, as well as over-sized totes and handbags that could double as a studio apartment. The next must-have, over-sized accessory is definitely the watch. Huge watches are popping up everywhere from the dainty wrists of society’s finest to edgy hipsters. The styles vary from simple and streamlined to adorned and flashy and everything in between. They are a great substitute for a bracelet or piece of statement jewelry and you can have multiple styles to go with multiple outfits! This is a great look for both men and women and would make a great gift as a matching set. Watches are a “must” part of an interview outfit and now you are able to show that your are responsible, reliable and fashionable! Have it be one of many eye-catching components to an ensemble, or punch up a classic look with this extreme accessory. Check out the slideshow for some favorite over-sized watch designs and find one that you’d like to spend time with!

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Jun 28

Go Red, White And Chic For The Fourth Of July!

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imageEvery year, the fourth of July rolls around and I’m left rummaging through my closet that consist of mostly neutrals and end up showing up to a fourth of July party looking dressed for a funeral and not a BBQ. Quite often the thought of parading around in extraordinary bright colors and mixed patterns and still looking fashionable is extremely daunting. After reviewing some of the spring runway shows I see that red white and blue, when not taken too literally with stars and stripes, can be amazingly chic. Taking cues from Michael Kors’ retro Pleasantville-with-a-twist look, I’ll be able to put together a fantastic 4th of July ensemble. I’ll make the “Plaza Estie” striped skirt the cornerstone of my outfit– it covers all the necessary colors for the holiday and its flared puffy skirt will leave lots of room for hot dogs and potato salad. A ballet flat with a loud print like Betsey Johnson’s circle flat can funk up the primness of the skirt and is great for outdoor events because the last thing you want is your stilettos getting stuck in the grass. Top the look off with a plain white tee, grab a red, white, and blue bikini for a dip in the pool, and you’re looking as festive as the fireworks. Check out the slideshow for how to get the look, and other chic red white and blue picks!

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Jun 28

Influential International Style: Michelle Obama

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imageEver since she hit the campaign trail in her classic cardigans, and sassy jewel tones, yes, with her guns blazing, we knew Michelle Obama was a First Lady we could believe in. Besides being one of the most highly-educated women to ever hold the number two spot at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, she is an accomplished lawyer raised with real South Side Irish roots. Moreover, she has a gorgeous sense of style. Flattering sheath dresses, fun accessories, and a mixing of designer clothing with more common retail brands are the caveats of her first few months in office. Whether it’s for a date night with the Commander in Chief or to tend her garden, Mrs. Obama always brings grace and elegance to any occasion. Check out my slideshow for ways to bring hope to your closet!

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Jun 26

Tip Your Hat Towards Summer Style!

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imageThis is really the era of self-expression and as long as it looks good and you have the attitude to rock it, anything goes! Skinny jeans and wide-leg trousers are both in style; tops with super long hems as well as cropped cardigans have both become fashion staples, and any bright color, funky pattern and unique silhouette is welcome! The same goes for accessories and this summer, really top off your look with a hat! Usually reserved for slightly cooler weather say, in the winter and fall, hats are really making a statement this summer. From floppy, wide-brim straw hats reminiscent of the Kentucky Derby to classic, sharp fedoras that add edgy attitude to a flirty dress, the wide array of coif-topping styles make it fun and easy to find a shape that works for you! So give your daily SPF moisturizer a little help and invest in a great summer hat to stay cool and stylish all season! I’d say “hats off” to great style, but you’ll be wanting to keep them on in this case! Check out the slideshow for a variety of styles and prices to fit your look and budget.

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Jun 26

Vintage Fashionistas Go Boho!

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imageFirst there was Boho, then Nouveau Boho, then Boho Chic, and now it’s Foho. Or maybe that was Boho, then Boho Chic, and then Nouveau Boho…whatever. Add in French Bobo and a recent reference I saw to Woe-ho and it’s enough to make a girl’s head spin. But any way you look at it, and whatever you want to call it, women seem to love this easy-breezy style of seventies silhouettes, billowy blouses, crochet trim, soft worn-in denim and traditional embroideries. While Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and the Olsen twins might have started the craze, and others may tell you it’s on the outs, I still know plenty of gals who aren’t willing to give up these comfy clothes just yet. This is one style where authentic vintage clothing is way cooler than new. So just click the slideshow and go boho!

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Jun 26

Hot In The Hive: iPhone App Coasters

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imageThose of the slightly younger set may not know this, but before the iPod and Mac laptops, Apple was on the brink of being obsolete. They were associated with the huge, loud computers in the school library that you could only do research on or else the librarian would throw her glasses at you. The iPod is maybe the greatest comeback product in history. It not only brought Apple back from the brink, but ricocheted them to number one in technological gadgets. Now you’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t have at least one Apple product laying around the house. I’ve had an a few of the iPod variation, but I’m actually lusting over the iPhone. Well, those at Apple must have felt bad for people like me who would love to jump on the iPhone band-wagon but, for whatever reason, have not. There are now iPhone app coasters that I can also put on my table, and for the fraction of the price! These coasters come in a set of 16 “apps” and are made of MDF plywood wrapped in a vinyl and varnish. A rubber back keeps it from moving around and they’re washable and reusable! Ok, so they don’t actually allow you to pull up the weather in Tunisia or give you a recipe for “Easy Chicken Bake” with just a click of a button, but they are awesome and fun! At $60 for the entire set, these make a great gift for the i-Aficionado or for those like me who just want to rub elbows with this elite i-Group!

Price: $60.00 for set of 16
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the iPhone App Coasters to the Hive.

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