The Hottest Over-The-Knee Boots For Fall

imageSo what if you’re not Sienna, Paris, Gwen, Heidi, or Hayden? You can look just as hot by scaling your stems like they do with the tallest pair of boots you can find. Whether you’re sporting a short skirt or a pair of skinny jeans, some over-the-knees or thigh highs are the perfect way to warm your legs this fall. Although our budgets couldn’t get us the same shoes that our favorite celebrities rock, it’s still possible to get this look that’s become trademark of some of our favorite female stars. Unlike our cowboy and ankle boots, these boots are capable of flashing an intriguing slice of skin when paired with short bottoms– and showing less skin can often be sexier as it leaves the curves of your legs to the viewer’s imagination. However, like our other closet companions, you can make a casual or formal step in tall flat boots or a high-heeled pair. Find a look that works for you in the slideshow!

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Shop For Pink Beauty Products And Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

imageWe are now in the midst of Breast Cancer Awareness month and some of your favorite beauty and skincare brands have made it easier for you to remember the constant fight we’re facing to prevent and cure this disease. Clinique offers a face lotion in a decorated bottle, Shiseido is jumping on board with a shimmering eye palette, and Estee Lauder has a number of products to support their pink ribbon campaign- you can find out more about their efforts here. Many other products, like tweezers and hair straighteners, are showing up in that recognizable baby pink and proudly displaying small ribbon decals. Click on the slideshow to shop 10 beauty products that contribute to the cause.

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Buzzworthy Deals From Steve Madden, Bloomingdale’s, Benefit Cosmetics, And More!

imageTime’s running out if you’re planning on ordering gifts online! Lucky for you, many of today’s deals are valid in stores too. Read on to see them all!

It’s the Steve Madden Friends & Family sale! Take 25% off your order with code FF25, online and in stores.

Take 20%-40% off thousands of items, plus take an extra 20% off with code HOLIDAY20 from December 10, 2009 through December 14, 2009 at Bloomingdales.com! Exclusions apply.

Select winter shoes and coats are 30% off at Piperlime– today only!

Get a FREE silky-finish lipstick with any $50 order at Benefit Cosmetics. Enter PRINCESS at checkout. Plus, for every order placed today, Benefit will give The Princess Project a full-sized lipstick for prom. Offers valid 12.10.09 only.

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Buzzworthy Deals From Bloomingdale’s, Linea Pelle

imageLabor Day sale crowds not your cup of tea? Let the sales come to you…

Shop Bloomingdale’s Big Brown Bag sale and save an extra 30% on already reduced items!

Denim at Urban Outfitters is $39, now through Monday only! Choose from styles by BDG, Levis, Cheap Monday, and more!

Take $30 off when you spend $200 or more at Linea Pelle with code STYLE30, all September long.

Must-haves at Kate Spade are 25% in-store and online through September 8th with code FRESHPICKS.

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Stylehive’s Stylescopes Show That Accessorizing Is A Cinch!

imageIt’s no news that nowadays belts are more about fashion than function. Gone are the days that belts should only be discreet and embellishment-free for maximum waistband-cinching without the buckle bulges. Now they’re all about accessorizing, bedazzling, shaping looser ensembles, or even adding pops of color to otherwise drab monochrome outfits. So with all the stylish choices in the realm of belts, how does a girl choose? Look no further than Stylehive’s Stylescopes to see what kind of waist-hugger is written in your fashion future! Geminis can ditch the chunky jewelry and dress up an LBD with a hammered gold belt for some flash, and the Virgo gals can hop on the chain trend and toughen up a girly dress with this multi-strand silver belt. Take a look at the slideshow to see what kind of belt will make your sign’s next outfit!

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Buzzworthy Deals From Benefit Cosmetics, Bluefly, Neutrogena, And More!

imageBeauty basics, cozy cashmere, too-cool tees, all on ssale… here are today’s Buzzworthy Deals!

Get a free US standard shipping with purchase of glitz glam and gloss at Benefit. Enter GLOSSKIT at checkout. Offer valid 11.17.09 – 11.24.09.

Are you a Bluefly member? Sign up and you’ll gain access to exclusive V.I.P. events, like today’s Christopher Fischer sale where you’ll save 40% on the designer’s ultra-luxe cashmere sweaters.

Shop for your favorite Neutrogena products online and get 25% off and free shipping when you buy three. Plus, get free samples with every purchase!

Finally, new markdowns on Shopbop! My picks: Alexander Wang tops and tees that are around 30-50% off! Sweet.

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Give The Gift Of Comfort And Joy With Pajamas!

imageIf I could get away with it, I’d probably spend most of my hours in bed. However, I have to do my part in banishing VPL (visible panty lines) and finding cool Christmas gifts for you to buy and how am I supposed to do that from under the covers? Since I can’t stay in bed, I love to wear my pajamas to get the same feeling of warmth and comfort. You’ll never see me in pajamas outside my front door though! I have friends who have been asking me what I want for Christmas and I’ve been half tempted to request pajamas even though I own far too many. If I shouldn’t put pjs in my gift list, then let me put them in yours instead! I’m loving these classic pajamas from Lauren by Ralph Lauren for a perfectly chic bedtime look. For something a little more flirty, try this ruffly chiffon nightie from American Eagle. Take a look at my slideshow for more pajamas that would be wonderful presents for the girls in your life (or for yourself).

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The Reluctant Givers’ Gift Guide

imageEveryone has ’em: people who you’d prefer to send a gag to rather than a gift. The busybody mother-in-law. The frenemy who’s somehow firmly entrenched in your crew of friends. The jerky coworker you happen to draw in the Secret Santa pool at the office. Or maybe it’s the awkwardness that comes along with gifting someone you’ve just started dating. Manners dictate that you not overlook them on your holiday list yet how do you shop for people who, plain and simple, are unavoidable thorns in your side when it comes to gift giving? I recently attended celebrity stylist Robert Verdi’s guide to holiday gifting event, and got some inspired ideas for those one or two difficult someone specials that fall on everyone’s list. Check out the slideshow for suggested gifts and tips!

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Hot In The Hive: Smart Planet Mini Cupcake Maker

imageEver since Carrie and the gang from “Sex and the City” step foot into Magnolia Bakery for one of their cupcakes, the worldwide craze for the frosted sweet treats hasn’t died down since. While I’m busy budgeting for my designer shoe fund, bag fund, and oh yeah, bills, I can’t always indulge in a $4 treat everyday. That’s why the Smart Planet Mini Cupcake Maker is so handy. This gadget makes 6 mini cupcakes in just 5 minutes with recipes included. If you think about it, it’s also quite health conscious since you’re eating a mini sized cupcake instead of a regular sized one (but there’s no saying that all 6 could disappear within minutes!). Of course, you can also make mini muffins, cornbread and other treats but cupcakes are definitely #1. Like they always say, when you want things done right, do it yourself. Now I just have to figure out how to automatically frost them.

Price: $16.95
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Smart Planet Mini Cupcake Maker to the Hive.

Chic Curtains Add Style And Shade To Your Room

imageDo you ever wake up with the sun in your eyes? Sure it may be a natural wake up call, but surely there are days where you just want to sleep in. That means you should cover up those naked windows with some chic curtains! Curtains can shield your eyes (and your furniture) from the harsh sunlight, keep the cold or heat out, and make any room look more put together. Shopping for window treatments can be confusing so make sure you measure all the windows and bring the measurements with you to the store. It also helps to bring swatches of any furniture you have in the room to make sure none of the colors clash with your new curtains. Besides getting curtains, don’t forget the curtain rods, finials, holdbacks, and tiebacks. Take a look at my slideshow to see them all.

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