Jun 22

Silk Scarves Are Summer’s Perfect Accessory!

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imageSilk scarves are the perfect accessory. They’re a wonderful burst of color, perfect for breaking up a summer outfit. Bad hair day? Tie one around your hair for a chic, bohemian look. One of my favorites for the season is Diane von Furstenberg’s Techno Color Bark scarf, so fresh and cute. For a preppier look, there’s the AKA New York floral finge scarf from Shopbop. The yellow, black and teal pattern would look just gorgeous with a white tee and jeans for a slightly dressier look for a day on the town. The Echo ethnic garden square silk chiffon scarf is a perfect beach companion. Check out my slideshow for other cute silk scarves for summer!

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Jun 22

Enter To WIn A $100 Gift Certificate To Creative Contrast!

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imageI’ll be the first to admit that my wardrobe (sadly) does not exactly reflect the amount of time I spend on high-end and contemporary shopping sites. Sure, there’s the occasional splurge, and I can thank careful/obsessive eBay browsing for my Marc by Marc collection, and okay, there was sort of a time where you could say I lived at Loehmann’s (the security guy totally recognizes me now), but day to day, I’m pretty casual. But when simply casual doesn’t cut it, there’s Creative Contrast. Their e-store contains a stunning collection of clothes, accessories, jewelry, and home decor by Sir Alistair Rai, Tolani, Alexis Bittar, Kenneth Jay Lane, and many more. Add in an amazing sale section, no sales tax, and free shipping on all orders and you have one must-visit shopping site! We’re giving away a $100 Creative Contrast gift certificate to one lucky Hiver- read on to find out how you can enter!
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Jun 22

Hot In The Hive: Hermes Apple Purse

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imageYou know what’s worse than a crappy economy? Bruised fruit. Are you with me? I mean, we all know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how on earth can we be expected to munch happily on our healthy snacks when they come out of our work bags and lunch boxes mangled and battered? Enter Hermes, our favorite source of wholly necessary and completely affordable leather goods and designer doodads (I know sarcasm can be lost over the ‘net, but you can be assured I’m using it now). Their lambskin Apple Holder is not just designed to hold and protect your apple from the trials of transportation (yes, one apple, so you better hope it fits), but it’s shaped like one too! Okay, okay — I have to admit it’s kind of cute looking, but would you actually use it? Eh… If your answer is yes, more power to you (I guess) — just don’t try to take it on an airplane. I doubt security would be too enthusiastic about its attached knife for increased snacking convenience.

Price: $365
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Hermes Apple Purse to the Hive.

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Jun 22

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Help You Save Face With Must-Have Beauty Staples

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imageSummer’s here (as of yesterday, officially!) and no matter how makeup-savvy we are, the warm weather always seems to put a damper on whatever we put on our face. When it’s hot and sweaty outside, it’s not only harder to muster up the energy to go all-out with our application, but the makeup we do pile on always seems to end up elsewhere after a productive hour or two. Lucky for you, Stylehive’s Stylescopes say you’re destined to look beautiful no matter what ulterior plans your messy products and the weather may have for you. The stars predict that low-maintenance beauty is the way to go, and we’ve got a slew of must-have products for every sign that can help you stay looking fresh without all the fuss of having to use your entire makeup bag. Sagittarius ladies are fated to fall in love with a pair of fail-proof Tweezerman tweezers and Leos will learn how to carry their favorite fragrance on the go, just for example! Check the slideshow to which beauty necessity you’ll find vital in the week (and season) ahead!

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Jun 22

Cute Things To Put Stuff In

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imageSometimes you’ve just got too much stuff. Or, perhaps, sometimes it just feels like it. As a girl with a problem with misplacing things (my friends like to apply the term “loser”), there’s no system I haven’t tried when it comes to organizing all of my loose ends. Fittingly, I get excited when I see things that can contain my things. Especially if they’re cute things that I can put those things in. When your recycled shoe box just isn’t doing it for you and your home, there’s a basket, box, bucket, cup, or tray out there to bring your room (and your pile of things) together. Now, it may not help you find where your things are — for me, there’s really no hope there — but at least it’ll help you express and articulate what impeccably good taste in decorating you have!

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Jun 19

H&M Steps It Up With Jimmy Choo This Fall!

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imageH&M knows how to follow up one high profile designer collection– by doing another. While many of us didn’t flip for the fluorescent frocks from the recent Matthew WIlliamson collaboration, this fall’s design star, coveted British accessories label Jimmy Choo, is sure to be another story. Set to debut in 250 H&M stores on November 14th, the collection will contain shoes, bags, and even clothing. “We are privileged to be among the fashion greats who have been affiliated with H&M, to be designing a collection that will appeal to fashion-savvy, street-smart women and to be including some great pieces for men, too,” says Jimmy Choo founder and president Tamara Mellon. The strappy patent cutout stiletto looks nice but I’m thinking the real showstopper is going to be those embellished platform zebra heels. No word on price points yet, but you can pretty much expect a sample sale-like frenzy come November. So tell us… will you be in line?
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Jun 19

Vintage Fashionistas Get Chic In Caftans

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imageIt shouldn’t be hard to believe that caftans originated back in 14th-century Persia as garments for men. After all, they’re super comfy and men tend to value comfort over fashion. You don’t see men teetering along on four-inch heels or squeezing themselves into vise-like undergarments. And while the identity of the first female to appropriate a caftan for herself is unknown, women everywhere should cheer for her courage to step outside the fashion box. Now commonly chosen as beach cover-ups or attire for pool parties, you shouldn’t overlook the power of a caftan for an elegant evening, too. Try one with a few chunky bracelets, flat jeweled sandals, or a head scarf to add a bohemian feel. Click the slideshow to see a chic collection of vintage caftans that pack a powerful fashion punch.

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Jun 19

Hot In The Hive: Drip Clips Paperclips Holder

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imageYour office is no place for fun and games, right? Everything is in its right place, from books shelved in alphabetical order and files all put away in their appropriate folders. You may want to be neat and tidy to have a conducive work space, but it doesn’t mean you can’t show your sense of humor or love of good design. But there’s always a fine line between humor and that crazy person who has their cubicle covered in stuffed animals. That’s where the Drip Clips Paperclips Holder come in! You always need a paperclip holder, so you might as well make it fun! Paperclips are one of those things that can drive you crazy in an office. They can be everywhere in your desk drawers to the floor, but you can never seem to find one when you need it. The paperclip holders keeps the paperclips in a sink-like basin with one coming out of the “faucet.” It comes with 25 paperclips that look like water drops, but any other paperclip will work too! Who says being organized can’t be fun too?

Price: $7.99
Who Found It: dopechiq was first to add the Drip Clips Paperclips Holder to the Hive.

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Jun 19

Make Sure Your Occasion Jewelry Is Conflict-Free With Diamond Nexus Labs

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imageNot all diamonds are a girl’s best friend. No one wants to look down at their jewelry and know that their stone caused conflict in far away countries and harm to their planet (thoughts we can’t escape after seeing “Blood Diamond” and reading eco-friendly websites). So what do we do? Give up diamonds? The answer lies in Diamond Nexus Labs. This company was eco-friendly long before the “green” craze, and all of their diamonds are both environmentally friendly and conflict-free. However, with all the benefits to these stones, you won’t be sacrificing quality– something you’d never dream of giving up when it comes to engagement rings or special occasion jewelry.

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Jun 19

The Best At Home Beauty Treatments

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imageSeriously, sometimes there’s nothing better than skipping out on a weekend night and enjoying some beauty treatments. Seriously, think of it as a health expense and do it (okay, have a glass of wine, too)! If you want to buff and exfoliate away some dry skin, my favorite is Bliss Fat Girl Scrub from Sephora. It gets rid of any dead skin cells and leaves your skin soft and smooth. The Shisheido Benefiance Pure Retinol Instant Treatment Eye Mask uses vitamin C to get rid of dark circles, leaving you looking refreshed after a weekend, instead of over-partied. Check out my slideshow for lots of other great at home beauty treatments!

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