Jun 10

What to Wear: After Work Cocktails!

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imageYour co-workers make a plan to go out for drinks after work later in the week to celebrate finishing the most recent big project. Fun! There are a couple key rules for these events: 1) don’t drink like a frat boy and 2) don’t show too much skin! It’s important to maintain a professional demeanor, but still, looking cute and fun for your night out is a must! You’ll need an outfit that can transition with just a few quick accessory changes. For instance, if you start with the BR Monogram Collection tulip dress with a sweater for day, then you can easily do a shoe change for heels and make it a classy evening look. Ditch your day purse for a cute and shiny clutch like this Nordstrom square stone silk clutch. If all else fails, just switch your work-appropriate shoes for some sassy wedges like these wave pattern wedges from Anthropologie! Check out my slideshow for other after-work cocktail looks!

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Jun 09

Buzzworthy Deals From Benefit, Tobi, dELiA*s, And More!

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imageSummer’s almost officially here, and while many of us head into break mode, rest assured that the deals won’t stop! So maybe you don’t have a fabulous vacation planned, but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a bit of retail therapy to get you through the season in style. Read on for today’s Buzzworthy Deals!

Get a free BADgal kohl pencil (a $20 value) with any BADgal purchase from Benefit, now through 6/16. Just be sure to add the pencil to your shopping bag and enter code MASCARAS at checkout!

Take 30% off all regularly priced and sale items at Tobi with code RETREAT30.

Free Shipping on dELiA*s orders of $25 or more! Hurry, ends 6.11.09. Use code DXFAFF.

Get a chic beach tote—FREE!—plus complimentary shipping with the purchase of 2 SPF or self-sun products at Clinique. (No Offer code needed. While supplies last!)

Free Shipping over orders of $195 at Forzieri. Enter code 3B6C33. Expires June 15th, 2009!

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Jun 09

Melody Ehsani Turns You On To Her Exclusive Rings At Karmaloop!

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imageMelody Ehsani has done it again. The designer has just released her latest collection of rings, web-exclusive to Karmaloop.com. Ehsani desires to see women be everything that they can be. For this reason, she has produced the “Turning Me Off” ring and the “Turning Me On” ring, featured in singer/songwriter extraordinaire Keri Hilson’s “Turnin Me On” music video, featuring Lil’ Wayne. Ehsani’s undying passion for fashion mixed with Hilson’s effortless sexiness equal one hot jewelry must-have. Ehsani has also launched her chain ring, seen on Kanye West’s main squeeze Amber Rose, also available at Karmaloop.com. Melody Ehsani’s power to create high fashion products that are beautiful, comfortable and affordable is a mere reflection of her unshakable driving purpose to make women look and feel phenomenal. Check out the rings and other styles at Karmaloop.com.
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Jun 09

Father’s Day Gifts Under $50

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imageSo you’re getting ready to plunk down that credit card for an extravagant present for your very deserving father, but then you realize you still have bills to pay and groceries to buy. So what are you supposed to do? You can let those bills pile up, but that’s never good to pay important bills so late. The best bet is to buy something he’ll love and you can afford! Afterall, he is your dad and was appreciative of the “artwork” you made when you were young, right? For the handy dad who always comes to anyone’s rescue, take a look at the Classic SD Swiss Army Knife. If your dad is an avid golfer but has a messy golf bag, give him a Golf Gear Case that has a space for all his tees, shoes, and even sunblock. Take a look at my slideshow for some Father’s Day gifts you won’t need to starve yourself in order to afford!

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Jun 09

Hot In The Hive: OPI Axxium Gels For Perfect Nails!

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imageThere is nothing more feminine that a well-done manicure. The precise prettiness and the pampering makes it lovely to be a woman. With a fresh manicure, you can be wearing your weekend sweats and still feel polished and put-together. I prefer to give myself manicures purely for the reason that it’s cheaper for me to do it at home. I can’t stand chipped nails and as soon as my manicure gets a little ratty, I whisk off the offending color and put on a few new coats. The problem is, it is a fast-paced world and we are only becoming busier and busier. A busy schedule is a manicure’s worst nightmare as polish becomes dented or chipped easily and there’s no time to fix it. What is a girl to do?! Nail polish companies have long been pumping out products that promise long wear, chip-resistance, press-and-go, and peel-and-stick options. Some work better than others, but none work quite as well as OPI’s new Axxium Gel for nails. These little tubs of color are made from the same substance as the acrylic nails that many of us have been so used to. The difference is that these gels are thinner than their early counterparts and are pliable as regular polish, therefore look more natural and real. They also form a bond to the nail after being set with a UV light and can be painted over with regular polish if you want to change it up! They last up to 3 weeks chip free and require just a touch-up fill after that. They are easily removed by soaking the nails in an acetone-based solvent for 15 minutes and are a favorite for busy celebrities like Beyonce! So the next time you want to give your nails a little loving, ask about the OPI Axxium Gel polish. Sessions are on average $40 and up. Or get the kit and save yourself time and money at home!

Price: $40+ for salon manicure, $108.95 for the Axxium Intro Kit
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the OPI Axxium Gel Polish to the Hive.

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Jun 09

Agyness Deyn & Gabriel Aubry Sport it up for UNIQLO

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imageUNIQLO‘s latest campaign, “The Sport of Life,” reflects the fact that everyone’s constantly on the move these days… hopefully clad in their comfy polos, A-line tee dresses, zip hoodies, pants, and vests made from movement-friendly jersey, stretch cotton, pique cotton, and soft terry in eyeblasting shades of acid-bright pink, blue, orange, and green. Spend 45GBP or more and either save 10% (use code UNIQ10OFF45) or get free shipping through the end of the year (code UNIQDEL45). Prices start around the $10 mark at UNIQLO.

From our friends at Fashiontribes.

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Jun 09

Be One With Nature And Get Into Eco-Friendly Gardening

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imageGardening is all the rage – thanks to Michelle Obama! And boy do we have some eco-friendly gardening treasures for you. We’ve always been fans of DIY gardening, long before it became popular (Wendy has the green thumb). These finds from our friends over at Etsy will help give your garden a new look, as well as stimulate the economy for our small independent businesses. Check out the handmade Plant Markers from ArtisanHands, or the retro Macrame Plant Hanger, by Plantelady for $35. And don’t forget about your feathered friends when planning your garden. You will love the eco Reclaimed Glass Bird Feeder by RedYellowandBlueInk for $21. It is made from an upcycled street light. If you buy one, a $1 will go to the National Audubon Society. Check out all of our faves in the slideshow.

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Jun 09

Solange Brings Retro Sound And Fashion-Forward Style In “Sandcastle Disco”

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imageSolange Knowles is making a name for herself in the music world, finding her own niche and style. Back in the Destiny’s Child days when big sis Beyonce, was busy becoming a household name, Solange was also trying her hand at music. She made a few cameos in videos, but she really just came across as a mini-Beyonce. Her style was a junior and less sassy version of her older, more famous, counterpart. Whoever marketed her music saw the success of Destiny’s Child and the hip-pop/ R&B sound and tried to emulate that in Solange’s image. Solange was able to gain a little recognition, but was still mostly recognized as “Beyonce’s sister.” After laying low in music for a few years and only modeling for the occasional Dereon ad (an urban streetwear company headed by Beyonce and their mother, Tina Knowles), Solange has returned with her catchy, retro-soul album named Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams. The songs have an old school feel with trippy beats and a tint of funk and blues. The music is tight, the lyrics are sincere and the beats get you moving. Her style, however, is the biggest and most pleasant surprise. From bright colors, extreme details, fashion-forward silhouettes and risk-taking ensembles, Solange shows that she has grown into her own woman and is setting the standards for her own sound and style. Check out the colorful, fun and fabulous looks of rompers and dresses in Solange’s video for “Sandcastle Disco” and then check out the slideshow to see how you can adopt her look into your own everyday wardrobe!

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Jun 08

Stylehive’s Stylescopes Help You Beat The Heat With Cool Summer Pastels

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imageInspired by a friend’s shiny new pair of Jeffrey Campbell stacked heels in the most refreshing shade of mint, I got to thinking. Who says pastels are only suited for your Easter basket? We tend to associate pastels like eggy yellows and dainty pinks with the early springtime, but what’s more summery than a bowl of mint ice cream or a cloudless blue sky or the aqua tint of the ocean on a perfect day at the beach? Creamy cool tones are about as fresh as colors come and are the perfect calming, crisp alternative to obnoxious 90s neons. The stars predict warm weather ahead, so surrender to the the summer spirit and get your hands on some cool-toned pastels! For example, Leos can swap their trusty LBD for a more daring satiny spearmint number and Libras will ditch their old wayfarers for a fun pair of lavender-hued frames. Check the slideshow and see if your sign is destined to don lilac, aqua, or mint!

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Jun 08

Gifts For Your Funny Father

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imageDaddy taught you how to ride your bike, color inside the lines and how to tell a joke. There’s a lot of learning that comes with growing up, and without Pops teaching you that laughter is the best medicine, rolling with the punches just wouldn’t have been the same. Come Father’s Day, the master of fun and funny is about to get rewarded for being Dad Of The Year, and if not for being the caring and courageous man that he is, he’ll be thanked for putting the “fun” in family. Give your old man a taste of his own medicine this Dad’s Day. Mr. Goofball’s been in charge for delivering gags-o-plenty, so if the chuckle he unwraps this holiday is from you, he’ll know he’s raised you kids right. Upstage the ties and power tools of your siblings by giving the Funny Man what he really wants — a good laugh!

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