Jan 15

5 Cameras That Will Have You Bitten By The Shutterbug!

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Are you dedicated in preserving the memories of 2009 and beyond in your photo book or in your computer’s hard drive? Maybe you’re not quite ready for an expensive and bulky SLR, so you’re looking for something compact, and most of all- fun! Snap funny and embarrassing photos of your friends and family without them knowing with a spy cam disguised as a lighter. Perhaps you’re looking for a mini camcorder? The Flip Video Mino is a great option for on-the-go movie making and easy uploading with a flip-out USB built right in. For more fun cameras that will have you recording every fashionable outfit or embarrassing moment with ease and style, take a look at my slideshow!

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Dec 31

Make Your Wedding The Sweetest Day Ever With A Candy Buffet!

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imageForget picture frame magnets, mixed CDs, and those other gimmicky favors you’ve been considering doling out to your wedding attendees. Get on your guests’ sweet side with a spread of sweet treats! Candy buffets are a fun, colorful reception trend nowadays that are used in place of favors (no, not in place of dinner!) and look gorgeously festive when matched with your wedding colors. With overflowing tiers of homemade goods, trays of colorful truffles, or decorative jars full of your everyday favorite goodies, you can arrange a beautiful table complete with cute candy scoops and personalized to-go boxes and part with guests on a sweet note! You can even ditch the color scheme and stick with a theme, like a fireside s’mores bar for a rustic reception! Check out Wedding Bee’s Candy Buffet Wiki page for some advice on setting up your own, complete with example pictures and links to all the sugary supplies, and don’t forget to take a look at the slideshow for some more cute ideas!
Photo Credit: WeddingBee.com

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Dec 31

Too Cool For School: Cute School Supplies

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imageGoing back to school means you’re about to have your brain jogging at high speed: cute clothes, cute boys, and something you should definitely think about before heading back to school, cute school supplies. Get your hands on some of the coolest things to get you through the reading, writing and arithmetic of the school year. For those of us like Kathleen Kelly of “You’ve Got Mail” who love the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, back to school season has an air of excitement all its own beginning with the scavenger hunt-like school supply lists. Sure, you could fulfill the the teacher’s requirements with your older sister’s tattered, floppy folders, but the cuter option of getting the newest and trendiest takes on drab wooden rulers and plain silver scissors make the thought of nine months of homework seem bearable! Take a peek at some school supply suggestions that will make you smile through your academic agonies!

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Dec 31

A Better Bargain: DAY Birger et Mikkelsen ‘Star’ Leather Riding Boots

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imageDAY Birger et Mikkelsen is the brain child of lead designer Michala Weisneck, who fuses luxury with the modern and functional tailoring inspired by a Scandinavian aesthetic. The Danish brand launched in 1998 and is influenced by Asia, along with the glamour of vintage fashion and a whimsical twist for good measure. Weisneck honed her design skills at Christian Lacroix, Cacharel and Christian Dior before going to DAY Birger et Mikkelsen. What we love most about DAY Birger et Mikkelsen is the gorgeous styling and the reasonable “Frugalista” prices. A pair of leather riding boots for $300? We couldn’t believe it. Apparently neither could many other shoppers since the ‘Star’ leather riding boots in black are sold out at Net-a-Porter. We did find the ‘Star’ boots are available in brown at my-wardrobe.com for $260. To see more, click on over to our friends at TheFind!
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Dec 31

Beauty.Com Partners With Zero + Cornejo Maria On An Exclusive Travel Case

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imageBeauty.com is at it again with another one of their famous designer collaborations. This time around, they collaborated with the award-winning fashion label Zero + Maria Cornejo in creating a super chic travel bag stuffed with 16 deluxe hair, makeup, and skincare samples. The travel bag trio features zippered compartments in three shapes that can be carried individually or as a set. “This bag is based on the three shapes that always inspire the collection — a circle, a square, and a triangle,” says Cornejo. “When I was designing the bag, I was thinking of busy women like myself who, when they travel, need maximum flexibility. I love the idea that each separate compartment snaps apart so that you can separate your products and just grab one item and go!”

The entire set is valued at $140 but will be yours free with any purchase of $100 or more at beauty.com/zeromariacornejo.

So what exactly will you find in this chic travel bag?

-Nick Chavez Beverly Hills PLUMP ‘N THICK Thickening Spray Gel with Collagen
-Origins Modern Friction Nature’s gentle dermabrasion
-Borba Gummi Boosters Acaí Skin Balance Confections
-Caudali Paris Vinoperfect NIght Correcting Cream
-Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Seasilk Color Hold Moisture Hold Shampoo
-Talika Paris Eye Therapy Patch
-Diana B. Scented Candle
– Lorac TANtalizer Baked Bronzer
– Jane Iredale Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara
– Paula Dorf Perfect Primer
– RareMinerals Purely Nourishing Facial Moisturizer
– Dr. Brandt pores no more vacuum cleaner blackhead extractor
– PHYTO phytodefrisant
– BVLGARI Omnia Green Jade Body Lotion
– Arcona Night Breeze Heal/Protect PM
– Urban Decay Lipstick, in Sellout

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Dec 31

Go Wild With A Faux Fur Vest This Fall!

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imageMy favorite boho-chic models and celebs like Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and of course Rachel Zoe have all been seen throughout the years wearing fur vests. A fur vest is a fun trendy piece to keep around to add a little punch to an otherwise boring jeans and t-shirt outfit. I’m always tempted to buy one for myself, but I’m skeptical about the vest making me look chic rather than like a bulky Eskimo. It also doesn’t help that I don’t agree with buying fur when plenty of faux fur options are available. So I got to searching for animal and cruelty-free fur vests that look like the real deal and found tons at every price point. Trust Urban Outfitters to have a super shaggy fur vest for only $88. If you’re looking to splurge, go for the Gryphon Rocker Vest with eye-catching metallic beading at the neckline. For more faux fur vests, check out my slideshow!

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Dec 31

Recession Chic: Statement Jewelry Under $50

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imageIt’s all about making a personal statement through jewelry these days. Chunky bracelets, multi-layered necklaces and huge earrings help add character and individual style to sleek outfits, but many times, these gorgeous works of wearable art cost more than we’re willing to shell out. The great thing about statement jewelry is that it’s eye-catching and highly memorable, but the downside is also how memorable it can be. Sure, you could wear your statement piece every day, and you’d certainly get your money’s worth, but people would probably begin to notice and you might get bored of the piece yourself! Check out the slideshow for our favorite standout pieces and scoop up a few to add to your outfits- at under $50 each, you can shift your thinking to style statements, not bank statements!

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Dec 31

Hot In The Hive: Chanel Les Tissages ‘Tweed’ Blush

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imageStyles and trends have been done and re-done over the years, and Chanel tweed is one of these such styles. While many others have tried to imitate, no one does it quite as well. Since it’s been established that Chanel tweed suits and clothing are second to none, they’ve taken the iconic textured fabric and transferred it to their cosmetics. Chanel has a new “tweed” blush, Les Tissages, a mixture of pink and beige tones on a palette of silky powders that help give you a naturally rosy glow all through winter and right into the summer months! It’s two shades of color intertwined to resemble the iconic Chanel tweed fabric and comes in a variety of selections so you can find one that blends to your skin tone perfectly. It’s perfect as a turn-to cosmetic for yourself, or grab an extra for a mom or sister as a pretty and practical gift for the holidays!

Price: $45.00
Who Found It: idabone was first to add the CHANEL Les Tissages ‘Tweed’ Blush to the Hive.

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Dec 31

Hot In The Hive: Jane Iredale chocohoLICKS Lip Glosses

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imageMy first foray into lip products was way back when I young enough to reach for the Bonne Bell Lip Smackers. My favorite flavor to this day is Strawberry Kiwi! But somewhere between the start of teenage angst and graduating from college, I’ve since graduated to more “mature” lip products. I still miss the flavored lip glosses of my youth though. As luck would have it, Jane Iredale has a lip product that combines 100% all natural ingredients with flavors my sweet tooth loves. The box comes with 4 lip glosses that will send any chocolate lover straight to heaven. Flavors include: Truffle, Chocolate Orange, Strawberry Cream, and Caramel. They even come packaged like a box of chocolates. Gift them to your best friends or save them for yourself. Just don’t take a spoon to them!

Price: $44
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Jane Iredale chocohoLICKS Lip Glosses to the Hive.

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Dec 31

Back-To-School Beauty: 10 Products To Keep In Your Locker

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imageYup, it’s that time of year again. The dreaded first day of school is fast approaching. And what better way to soften the blow of having to kiss your summer freedom goodbye than makeup shopping? After all, three-ring binders and dorm room decor aren’t the only things you need to stock up on when it comes to preparing to hit the books again. In order to really be ready for the semester ahead (and treat yourself in the process), you ought to look at some portable locker loot that you can keep on-hand for mid-day makeup emergencies and touch-ups during passing periods. For example, imagine how much sweeter the day would be if you could stop by your locker for a quick spritz of your favorite fragrance or a swipe of blush to add some color to your just-saw-your-test-grade ghostly complexion! Even if you’re way past your locker days, check out the slideshow for some handy to-go products you can keep in your schoolbag, desk, or car for the long and studious days ahead!

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