Grill Daddy – A Fancy Gadget to Keep Your Grill Clean

imageGrilling season isn’t over yet (it’s barely started!) but even when the time comes, you’ll want to put the grill away ready to go for next season.


A great gadget sure to help you get the job done right is the Grill Daddy. With it’s gravity fed steam cleaning action, it will loosen and remove baked on grease and grime. The heavy duty stainless steel bristles stand up to this tough job. A polished airplane grade aluminum alloy frame offers an ergonomic grip, keeps hands cool and resists corrosion.


The Grill Daddy is safe to use on steel, iron and porcelain grills. Made with FDA approved materials, the brushes are removable, replaceable and dishwasher safe.


The Grill Daddy platinum edition (pictured here) retails for around $60.



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Daily Obsesh – Mega Peacock Earrings

imageWe love earrings! They’re such a perfect accessory to make that outfit POP. When you’re dancing at the club, you need something glittery bouncing off the light to show you mean business, or pair them with a sweet sundress as a pair of statement earrings.


Grab these Mega Peacock Drop Earrings from Topshop before they’re gone. Peacock feathers are so popular right now, but forget flimsy feathers! These earrings are actual peacocks made with an antique-gold metal and hang in chandelier form, making them luxurious and totally unique!



Where to BuyTopshop



Price – $15.00



Who Found ItLTopiol was the first to add the ‘Mega Peacock Earrings‘ to the Hive.

Street Style – The Colors Of Summer

imageNothing says bright sunny day like bright sunny colors! This summer, it’s no doubt that colors are in.


From cheery citrus hues to vibrant jewel tones, any and all color is a go! Add it as a fun pop to your ensemble with a pair of shorts or hot pair of heels, or don it in copious amounts by trying one of this seasons uber-trendy maxi dresses!


The streets are alive with color and we’ve been inspired! Click on the slideshow to see some of our fave colorful picks!

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Summer Must-Have – The Convertible Maxi Dress/Skirt!

imageNo matter how far ahead I start scoping out the warm-weather trends or how diligent I am when it comes to fleshing out my summer wardrobe, accessories included, I know what will inevitably happen.


When summer actually hits – in all its sunny, sweltering glory – I’ll only actually end up wearing the smallest possible fraction of my new clothing, opting instead for whatever’s most comfortable, familiar, and flattering … and saving the rest for the rare special occasion when I€™m willing to branch out.


That’s why this time around, I’m attempting to narrow down my seasonal shopping to investment pieces that are stylish, comfy, and totally versatile … and what’s more versatile than a convertible skirt-turned-maxi-dress?


I spotted this Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent floral skirt/dress at Bloomingdales and instantly fell in love. It’s romantic and pretty, but unlike many of this season’s show-stopping maxi dresses, it’s not the kind of outfit that you can only take pictures in once and then must keep in hibernation until everyone forgets you wore it. It’s pretty without being too conspicuous, and can easily be dressed up and revamped into a totally new look, whether you’re rocking it as a skirt with a pretty blouse, as a halter or strapless dress with a pair of platform espadrilles. Or even over a swimsuit at the beach or poolside!


With so many different ways to wear it and dress it up or down, a convertible skirt/dress like this one can easily become your summer 2011 style staple!



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Daily Obsesh – Nasty Gal Oversized Oval Sunglasses

imageWe all need a little glamour in our lives … and there is nothing more glamorous than vintage-inspired accessories, especially a big, bold pair of sunglasses!


From Liz Taylor to Audrey Hepburn, Jackie O. to Sophia Loren – oversized sunnies add style, sophistication and a bit of mystery to all of your looks.


Nasty Gal is featuring a gorgeous pair of oversized oval sunnies in a deep burgundy colored plastic frame. Detailed with wavy arms and two-tone lenses in a violet shade, these spectacles are nothing short of spectacular!


Breakfast at Tiffany’s anyone?



Where to Buy – Nasty Gal



Price – $40.00



Who – Melimeli was the first to add the ‘Oversized Oval Sunglasses‘ to the Hive.

Payday Splurge (Tribal Love)!

imageIt’s the must-have print of the season and we love it!


Tribal or ikat print is a stimulating pattern that looks great head-to-toe, like as a maxi dress, or in small doses with accessories like a summer scarf. You can go as bold as you like with a tribal print in bright colors, or keep it simple with classics like nude or white and black.


Take a look at our five tribal print picks, all at different price points so we can all participate in this pattern trend and give it a try-bal! (get it??)



Boden – Printed Silk Scarf, $58.00



Sequin – Ikat Chains Bracelet, $24.99



Parker – Blackwave Shorts, $165.00



Zero + MariaCornejo – Lulu Tribal Print Linen Maxi Dress, $511.00



All Saints – Aztec Vest, $270.00

Get The Winning Look From Our ‘Young Hollywood’ Poll!

imageWhen it comes to Hollywood starlets, there’s always a batch of fresh new faces ready for their spot in the lime light!


We asked you last week which young Hollywood starlet you thought showed the best style and you chose Sarah Hyland, best known for her role as the daughter in Modern Family.


We love how she mixed edgy leather with sweet chiffon and continued the appealing contrast with classic nude pumps and a sultry smoky eye to highlight her green eyes. Casacading waves complete her look.


We loved her look and so did you! Take a look at our slideshow to see some more tuff gal + romantic chick combos!

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Rainbow City

FriendsWithYou celebrates the High Line’s latest addition with an immersive playground for kids and adults alike
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To celebrate the glorious beginning of summer and the much-anticipated opening of phase two of the High Line, New York City’s acclaimed elevated park, AOL teamed up with FriendsWithYou to create “Rainbow City,” an interactive sculptural installation. The 16,000 square-foot outdoor space is filled with colorful inflatable artworks designed to “spread magic, luck, and friendship” as a playful destination for adults and kids alike. The blow-up playground will also host a series of educational programs for children intended to develop creativity in an artistic environment.

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In addition to the towering inflatable guests, you will find the Rainbow City pop-up shop, aptly-named Boxer. Designed by NYC firm Hollwich Kushner, a mutli-disciplinary group specializing in architecture, design, urban development, branding and digital media. Named for its particular size, Boxer is just 8’x8’x6′ and opens horizontally down the center to unveil an unassuming retail space, which peddles t-shirts, stickers, coloring books and many other wonderful wares.

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Complementing the area underneath the High Line’s current terminus at 30th Street and 10th Avenue is a Tom Colicchio-crafted beer garden serving site-specific beer from Brooklyn Brewery and an assortment of food trucks including the Kelvin Natural Slush Company.


Fab.com

A fresh way to shop for great design online
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Fab.com, the latest entry to the online curated sale and design space, offers daily design inspiration and up to 70% off retail prices on a wide range of design products including furniture, home accessories, technology, entertainment, lighting, art, toys, and jewelry from more than 175 leading designers and manufacturers. Operating seven days a week, each sale runs 72 hours, giving you just enough time to stress over want vs. need.

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Every object featured on Fab.com is selected by leading design industry experts like Monica Khemsurov, the co-founder of Sight Unseen. Alongside the rotating daily sales you will find the Inspiration Wall, a communal portion of the site where members can share images of any aspect of design that inspires them, giving the site a more personal touch.

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Founded and lead by design industry veterans and self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneurs” Jason Goldberg and Bradford Shane Shellhammer, you can guarantee both an impeccable eye and customer-focused service. We find the site clean and easy to use, and so far their selections are spot-on.


Daily Obsesh – High Waist Floral Shorts

imageDo you wear short shorts? We’ll be wearing short shorts this summer, for sure!


From simple solids in bold, vibrant colors like tangerine and turquoise to punchy prints in florals and ethnic inspired tribals – Shorts are surely a key item for your warm weather wardrobe … and there are plenty to choose from!


A favorite of the Hive’s is from every fashionista’s favorite cheap and trendy boutique … Forever 21. Their high waist floral belted shorts are the perfect pairing of casual and chic.


In a comfy knit fabric, the shorts feature a pleat front and come with an elastic and faux leather belt. A bright royal blue background is made lively with pops of red and turquoise florals! In a word … CUTE!



Where to Bu – Forever 21



Price – $16.90



Who – Melimeli was the first to add the ‘High Waist Floral Belted Shorts‘ to the Hive.