May 19

Buzzworthy Deals From Creatures Of Comfort, Shop Definition, Habitat Shoes, And More!

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imageAs tempting and addictive as online shopping is, I actually much prefer the in-store experience. However, the online deals and never-ending selection often can’t be beat- and that’s a fact. Besides, everything’s more fun when you have to crack open a cardboard package to get to it, or at least I think so. Here are today’s Buzzworthy Deals!

Take 20% off spring and summer collections from Rachel Comey, Sunshine and Shadow, and APC at Creatures of Comfort.

Take 25% off all regularly priced shoes, handbags, and apparel at Habitat’s online boutique with code FAMILY25, now through Thursday. These adorable Faryl Robin kimono pumps are just $187.50 (from $250) after the discount!

Shop the Shirise sale for up to 50% off items by YSL, Tory Burch, Chloe, and many more.

Take 40% off during the pre-Memorial Day sale at She Boutique, now through tomorrow with code MAY09. Sale items included!

Take 20% off EVERYTHING at Shop Definition! That includes Lorick, T by Alexander Wang, Sophomore, F-Troupe, do I have your attention yet?? Use code ANOTHERSALE at checkout.

Check back Thursday for more Buzzworthy Deals!

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May 19

The Hottest Lotions And Bronzers For Soaking Up The Sun (Or Just Looking Like You Did!)

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imageI don’t know about you, but as unhealthy as the sun’s harmful rays are, I have a hard time staying out of the sun on those blessed days when it actually decides to come out of hiding and make an appearance. After all, who can resist a fresh sun-kissed glow (when it doesn’t start out as a gnarly burn, that is)? Luckily for us sun-hungry bathing beauties, plenty of our favorite top-of-the-line cosmetics lines have hopped onto the bronzing bandwagon and offer loads of options when it comes to getting that summer-worthy warm color sun-free, faking it on a day-to-day basis with natural-looking bronzer or shimmery body makeup, and sunscreen and after-sun lotion for safer outdoor basking. From Lindsay Lohan’s anticipated new self-tanner Sevin Nyne to a Tarte bronzing stick made just for channeling those sun-toned summer legs, sun-free is always safer, but you can still be smart and play it safe while in the sun without having to stay winter-ashy all summer long! Check out the slideshow for the full collection of our favorite sunny and sunless products of the season!

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May 19

Talitha Getty’s Style Lives On Through Boho-Inspired Pieces

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imageThe adage “live fast, die young” applies to few people quite as well as it does Talitha Getty. A victim of her own excessive lifestyle, the Dutch-descended Getty died in 1971 at age 30 of a drug overdose, yet left behind a style legacy that’s become a cultural touchstone: designers as disparate as Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Michael Kors, and Christian Dior are among the many who’ve cited Getty’s signature Marrakesh-meets-mod fashions as inspiration for various collections. Gamine, almond-eyed, and possessed of a confident style that drew on the twin influences of the Moroccan souks she frequented and the London-based Swinging ’60s crowd she ran with, Getty was immortalized in Patrick Lichfield’s iconic photograph of her and husband John Paul Getty, Jr., on the rooftop of their infamous home in Morocco dubbed “The Pleasure Palace.” The image captured not just the beautifully tragic air that surrounded the Gettys, but also Talitha’s groundbreaking boho-chic aesthetic. Flowing caftans, mounds of costume jewelry, fur-trimmed mod dresses, filmy silk scarves, and gauzy harem pants were some of the hallmarks of her repertoire but, more than that, it was her laissez-faire, creative approach to blending style genres that prompted designers like Yves Saint Laurent to declare, “When I knew Talitha Getty my vision completely changed.” Getty’s seemingly direct fashion descendants include Jade Jagger, Nicole Richie, and Kelly Killoren Bensimon, the latter having proclaimed her admiration of Getty openly. Talitha Getty’s casual-elegant style is perfect for the coming summer months, and I’ve put together a slideshow to show you how to achieve it– check it out.

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May 19

“One Life to Live” Prom Fashion Preview

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imageThe hallways of Llanview High School are filled with excitement and anticipation as all the kids prepare for prom! This year’s event is not, unfortunately, entirely musical as it was a couple years back. However, we do get the Pussycat Dolls performing, so that’s some consolation. If there’s one thing we love about prom besides stolen kisses behind the bleachers, it’s gorgeous prom fashion! So we dialed up “One Life to Live” costume designer extraordinaire Susan Gammie to get some dish on what all the kids will be wearing on the big night. Susan says she’s most interested in how fashion “tells the story and how it reveals the character.” Click over to SoapNet for more style and entertainment stories!
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May 19

Hot In The Hive: Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact

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imageOne quick glimpse of the inside of my purse is all it takes to figure out that it’s really just a big makeup bag in disguise. Every time I leave the house for anything more than just a quick trip to the grocery store, I can’t help but just grab every beauty product I put on that day (which can include but is not necessarily limited to: bulky foundation/blush/bronzer compacts, two or three pots of shadow, mascara, brow and eyeliner pencils, lipgloss…) — I was a Girl Scout and therefore I will always compulsively be prepared! But I have to admit, hefting around all those products can be pretty ridiculous, not to mention realistically unnecessary on roughly 95% of the outings I bring them along. One solution (other than getting a grip on myself and only bringing the bare-bones must-haves) is consolidation, which is exactly what Guerlain had in mind when they invented their handy Jewel Lipstick Compact. Instead of the dinky reflective mirrored end of those lipsticks that boast a “built-in mirror” that hardly actually proves useful at all, Guerlain’s case actually both opens up to reveal a full-on compact mirror. Sleek, functional, and it’s got a pretty sweet spaceship-looking design… except this rocket can actually fit in your pocket. It’s a little on the pricey side, but with its high-quality formula and all the valuable space you’ll spare in your purse, what’s not to love?

Price: $45
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact to the Hive.

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May 19

Louis Vuitton Celebrates 3.0 Style With A Totally Monogram Tote

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imageUntil June 1st, the new Totally Monogram tote will be available exclusively online at LouisVuitton.com – a chic, practical bag with comfy shoulder straps, pockets, and three sizes that are tailored for everyday city use. “We are thrilled to announce the worldwide exclusive launch of Totally Monogram on LouisVuitton.com,” adds Daniel Lalonde, President and CEO of Louis Vuitton North America. To celebrate its first ever online product launch, they are also starting to Twitter (@LouisVuitton_US), giving fans a look inside the world of LV, as well as keeping them in the know about product launches, collaborations, celeb sightings, and privileged deets from private events. “With this new presence on Twitter, we hope to provide our clientele with a unique look at all aspects of Louis Vuitton. This new forum will allow us to offer followers an exceptional experience with Louis Vuitton.” Check out Fashiontribes.com for more up-to-date fashion news and trends!
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May 19

How To Keep Everything (Including The Kitchen Sink) Clean!

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imageLike a lot of people I know, I love cooking but hate the cleanup that’s involved. I mean, I just can’t help using multiple spoons for every taste test, dripping sauces everywhere I go, and getting flour everywhere (including my nose). So it’s no wonder why my kitchen looks like a war zone and I’ve got no one volunteering to help clean. When you want things done, you have do it yourself, right? Aside from the usual sponges, mops, and towels you already have, I’m sure there are some cleaning supplies and gadgets you wouldn’t mind having. If you’ve been working with smelly foods like garlic, onions, or fish, use a stainless steel bar of soap to get rid of the odors from your hands. My California upbringing definitely contributed to my love for recycling, so these recycle bags are a convenient way to organize your glass, metal and paper recycling. Take a look at my slideshow for more kitchen cleaning items you’ll love to use!

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May 18

Modelinia Goes Behind The Scenes At The VS BioFit 7-Way Bra Shoot

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imageRacerback, one-shouldered, cross-back, strapless… this season’s shoulder-baring tops and dresses are just too hot for any old lingerie. Ever skip out on a dress because you didn’t have the right bra for it, or score what you thought was a great deal on another one only to realize you’d need an equally pricey contraption just to keep everything in place? Try the latest strappy solution from Victoria’s Secret: the BioFit 7-Way bra. With revolutionary BioFit technology, comfortable fabric, and multiple ways to wear it, you’ll think it was custom made just for you! Wear it strapless, one strap, halter, classic, v-front, crisscross or crossback… finally, no style is off-limits! See Modelinia’s video footage from backstage at the shoot where VS Angels Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Doutzen Kroes show you how to wear the BioFit 7-Way bra with summer’s hottest trends.
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May 18

Hot In The Hive: “Don Banana” Kitchen Box by Alessi

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imageOk, let’s be honest here. Are you still storing your dry goods like flour, sugar, coffee, or tea in the big bulky packages it came in? Whether it’s a flimsy cardboard box with tape all over it to keep it from collapsing or big, bulky, and ugly plastic containers, it’s no wonder why kitchen cupboards are such a mess. That’s why I fell in love with Italian design team, Alessi and their “Don Banana” Kitchen Box! I don’t know about you, but I’ll certainly crack a smile every time I reach for my tea leaves or sugar in the morning. I think the box could also be a fun storage idea for candies and nuts (provided you and your guests eat them before they get stale). Or how about bath salts or cotton balls in the bathroom? The storage possibilities are endless!


Price: $50
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the “Don Banana” Kitchen Box to the Hive.
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May 18

A New Generation In Eyewear: Zanzan Eyewear

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imageAviators, bug-eyed, and colorful- every season we’ve seen different kinds of sunglasses in different forms coming in many different ways. Welcome to a new generation of sunglasses ready to rock our worlds: Zanzan Eyewear. With designers inspired from the 60s and early 70s time period mixed in European fashion and chic style, Zanzan eyewear offers limited fashionable sunglasses made in different styles. Fitted with Sola lenses by Carl Zeiss Vision and made with the highest quality, Zanzan eyewear has recently debuted its new collection for spring/summer 2009 with four amazing designs. Click over to Haute Mimi for more hot international fashion and style stories.
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