Bag of the Week – Alexandra Cassaniti Newspring Bike Bag

imageSpring is just weeks away, and the perfect time to get back on your bicycle! Sun shining down on your face, wind in your hair – a bike ride is the best way to welcome the warmer weather.


Ride in style this season with Alexandra Cassaniti’s whimsical and witty newsprint bike bag. Made of heavyweight cotton canvas, this little bag is hand-screened with kitschy newsprint text. Featuring a sturdy leather bottom to hold its’ shape and d-rings on the side to attach a strap or belt, you can fit all your essentials in it!


It even boasts a black leather ‘grab your MetroCard’ pocket on the outside for easy access€¦ beach cruisers, we suggest storing your coffee money in there for Sunday morning boardwalk rides.



Where to BuyOogaBoogaStore



Price – $100.00



Who Found ItMeliMeli was the first to add the ‘Alexandra Cassaniti Newspring Bike Bag‘ to the Hive.

Spring’s Floral Blouses

imageI love spring’s trend of wide-leg jeans and pants. To pull off the look, the perfect blouse is in order. Soft, feminine and flouncy tops work well and nothing is hotter than floral for spring.


Make looser tops belted to make them fresh or find ones that will show off your waistline! I love this Nature Collage Blouse ($198 at Anthropologie) for it’s vibrant yellow color and floral/nature theme.



Check out more floral blouse faves by clicking over to our friends at Coquette!

Daily Obsesh – Katy Perry for OPI ‘Black Shatter’ Nail Polish

imageThis has got to have been one of OPI’s most anticipated nail polish collections! It’s no surprise either with Katy Perry’s Midas Touch and her ability to make even the craziest styles trendy and cool!


The OPI Black Shatter nail polish is the next hot thing in nail beauty! Simple choose your favorite color and apply as you would regularly. Let that dry completely and apply a layer of the black shatter lacquer over. … And that’s it! This cool top layer naturally dries into the edgy crackled and shattered effect that we’re looking for!


The Katy Perry nail collection includes four different colors, all inspired by Katy’s whimsical candyland style, as well as a bottle of the shatter polish. Got lots of colors already? You can get the shatter polish individually too!


We think we’re going to be adding this cool polish effect to all of our manicures! Have you tried it, yet?



Where To Buy – Amazon



Price – $40.00 (Collection) $11.75 (individual shatter polish)



Who Found It – Idabone was the first to add the ‘OPI Katy Perry Collection w/ Black Shatter Polish‘ to the Hive.

ThisNext Tastemaker, Lucy Sykes, Shares Her Spring Essentials!

imageThisNext has an entire arsenal of experts known as TasteMakers, all of which are well known people in their industry be it fashion, beauty, home or lifestyle.


This week, Fashion Tastemaker, Lucy Sykes, is sharing her must have Spring essentials from trendy must-have wedges to unique and edgy, but completely functional and practical jackets. We love her style and fashion picks!


Check out her Best Spring Outerwear collection at her ThisNext OneShop, or click on the slideshow here to check out some of our fave Spring picks!

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Recession Chic – The Doctor (Bag) Is In! For $100 Or Less

imageDoctor bag, bowler bag, satchel … whatever you refer to it as, there’s no denying the classic appeal of this perfect day bag. The doctors bag shape is a timeless one, sure to be in style for years to come, no matter what current trends may be.


Keep it old school with a glossy black or brown version that’s sophisticated and sleek and will match just about anything in your wardrobe. Or make it a little more fun and interesting by opting for a Spring ready color like a pale taupe or blush, or a bright pop color! With details from edgy zippers to dainty and feminine bows, there’s a wide range of satchel bag styles and a perfect bag for all of us!


And the best thing about this handbag shape besides is versatility and timeless quality? You can find an array of styles for $100 or less, leaving you with a new bag and money to put in it! Click on the slideshow to see some of our faves!

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Daily Obsesh – Scotch Naturals Nail Polish

imageGo eco-chic this Spring season with a fresh new manicure that not only makes you look good, but is good for you, too!


With Scotch Naturals Nail Polish, a revolutionary water-based formula, making the choice to use more eco-conscious beauty products is really very easy, and a decision you won’t regret. The nail varnish contains none of the toxic chemicals used in traditional polishes and still delivers a salon quality manicure.


Scotch Naturals guarantees that your nails will become more healthy and strong with every use of their polish. With cheeky colors like Hot Toddy, Kiltlifter and Tartan Swizzle, Spring is sure to be bright, bold and naturally beautiful!



Where to Buy Beautyhabit



Price – $15.00



WhoMelimeli was the first to add the Scotch Naturals Nail Polish to the Hive.

Street Style – We Heart Trousers

imageJeans will always be a staple favorite and leggings seem to be here to stay … but there’s a new pant style in town and we’re loving it! Trousers are back in style and these menswear inspired bottoms are the sleeker more dressy way to go!


With so many styles available – high-waisted, tapered leg, paper-bag waist – you’re sure to find a look that’s flattering for you! Look sharp and business chic and wear a pleated pair with a blazer or button down, or make your trousers stylish for the street with a loose silk tank and layered accessories!


Amp it up by trying a pair in a bright pop color for spring or in a crazy cool ethnic print. Metallic finishes and leather are also wonderful ways to make your trouser look that much more unique!


It’s safe to say that we definitely ‘heart’ this new pants trend! Click on the slideshow to see some faves!

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Daily Obsesh – Character Hero BF Button-Down

imageOne of the best parts of having a boyfriend is the complete access to an oversized wardrobe – worn-in Hanes T’s, comfy sweaters from his mom, and the ever-classic button down. Even Carrie Bradshaw mined Big’s closet for an emergency button down!


Character Hero has tapped into the boyfriend fashion trend by creating a girly BF-style button-down, called, appropriately, the BF Button-Down. Character Hero’s slightly sheer shirt comes in four different solid colors and a blue-green plaid.

And, it’s long enough to tie in front a la Kelly from 90210 The Original Series or to tuck into high-waisted skirts and pants. The design is long, but not wide so it doesn’t give a balloon/muffin/box shape when tucked in. Best of both worlds – Loose without adding thirty pounds!



Where to BuyUrban Outfitters



Price – $39.00



Who Found ItBrookeElisabeth was the first to add the ‘Character Hero Boyfriend Button-Down Shirt‘ to the Hive.

Payday Splurge (The Perfect Shades)!

imageThe days are starting to last a little longer and our long lost friend, the Sun is making a more frequent and prolonged appearance these days and that can only mean one thing. Time for new sunglasses!


Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion accessory to show off your style, it shields your eyes and face from harmful UV rays too. With all the different shapes and colors available out there these days, choosing a perfect pair of shades has never been more fun!


Should you opt for cat-eye or aviators? Is classic tortoise a better choice, or go with a pop color? And then there’s the question of budget! We’ve gathered five different, but all equally chic, sunglass styles at varying price points. Check them out!



Alexander Wang – Zip Detailed Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, $390.00



Converse – Opening Band Aviator Sunglasses, $59.00



Victoria Beckham – Butterfly Square-Frame Metal Sunglasses, $525.00



Kate Spade – Plum ‘Aspen’ Oversized Sunglasses, $102.00



Urban Outfitters – Candy Beach Two-Tone Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $16.00

Video Style Steal – Jennifer Lopez ‘On The Floor ft. Pitbull’

imageBefore Beyonce, before Rihanna … there was Jennifer Lopez. The original pop diva, noone knows glitz and glam like J.Lo herself and with her new dance floor single, ‘On The Floor’, this hot mama shows that she’s still got it!


In a glittering silver bodysuit, gilded ruffle gown and a tuff-gal dance ensemble with edgy metallic accessories, Jennifer Lopez knows how to turn heads! Glittering and shimmying her way across the dance floor, you can’t help but want to don your highest, shiniest stiletto pumps and rock out with her.


We love the silver and gold, the in-your-face sexiness and diva-worthy styles! Click on the slideshow to see how you can wear this look for your everyday style or to hit the clubs in and ‘get on the floor’!



Photo Credit – JustJared

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