Sophie’s Editor Wishlist For The Holidays!

imageSince I€™m a crafty type of girl who loves the outdoors and all things symbolic of nature and beauty, I€™ve chosen a bohemian glam, holiday wishlist that I€™d be as happy to give, as I would receive. Bring the outdoors in with a nature filled paperweight prism, or some baby moccasins for your little prince. My wishlist wouldn€™t be the same without a hot new years getup that I will definitely be taking the purchase plunge for. Here are some sexy self-gifts that I can€™t wait to get€¦Keeping my fingers crossed for diamonds!

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Payday Splurge (Travel Savvy)!

imageWith the holiday season, comes family trips, winter breaks and fun getaways. While a vacation is always a good time, packing for one can be somewhat of a headache.


You don’t want to sacrifice your style for comfort. And what about your bags and travel accessories? Any old duffle just won’t do! And what about those pesky TSA regulations? You’ll have to leave your regular skincare regimen at home. Or do you?


With all the traveling that’s happening, we’ve decided to lend a hand with five stylishly practical pieces that are perfect for your adventure … and all days afterward!



Sperry – Topsider Montauk Loafers, $90.00



H20 Plus – Intensive Hydration System, $58.00



Full Tilt – Military Button Cardigan, $17.97



Valextra – U.S.A. Passport Holder, $295.00



Longchamp – Happy Large Leather Tote, $347.99

Sparkle And Shine For $100 Or Less!

imageWith the holiday spirit floating about and New Year’s right around the corner, it’s the season to sparkle and be seen! Of course parties and get-togethers are the place to turn up the glitz and glam, but it’s also fun to add shine and catch some eyes on an everyday basis.


But just because your ensemble dazzles, it doesn’t mean the amount you pay for it has to also! There are many products out there, from cocktail dresses for fancy evenings, or small accessories to add a touch of glitz to any daytime outfit.


Click on the slideshow to see some of our favorite pieces that will help you sparkle and shine! And all for $100 or less!

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Bag of The Week – Matt & Nat Santogold Bag

imageHave you started pondering your New Year’s resolution for 2011 yet? Stylehive suggests skipping all the typical ones – like losing weight or starting a new work-out regime. Instead why not go green in the New Year, because being eco-friendly just so happens to be the biggest fashion trend of the year!


And we’ve got the perfect place to start, too. If your still searching for that perfect bag for the Fall/Winter season, the Matt & Nat Santogold Bag in black is not only super chic, but eco-conscious too!

Designed with high quality faux leather and recycled bottle lining, this is a bag you’ll use year round. It€™s trimmed in brass hardware and comes with both a short faux leather strap as well as a gorgeous long chain link one.


Nothing says cutting edge fashion louder than social responsibility! Happy New Year!



Where to BuyShopBop



Price – $205.00



WhoMelimeli was the first to add the ‘Matt & Nat Santogold Bag‘ to the Hive.

Daily Obsesh – NYX Glitter Cream Palette

imageCelebrate New Year’s Eve with a bit of sparkle and shine with the NYX Glitter Cream Palette! Offered in four fabulous color combinations, the glitter palette give eyes, lips and cheeks just the right amount of shimmer!


Each palette contains five shining shades of gel based glitter creams and two applicators. There’s a color combo for every skin tone, too. From Ocean Breeze’s turquoise shades and the passionate purples in Royal Violet to the major metallic statements of One Night in Luxury’s olive hues and the beautiful Bronze Goddess, each one is sure to make the last hours of 2010 unforgettable!


Buy one each for your besties and share them all!



Where to BuyUrban Outfitters



Price – $6.00



WhoMelimeli was the first to add the ‘NYX Glitter Cream Palette’ the to the Hive.

Karmaloop Scavenger Hunt – Find TEDDY and Win $250!

imageWe love Karmaloop for it’s edgy streetwear and trendy labels that are so hard to find elsewhere. Cool tees and graphic hoodies and the latest styles in denim available for both men and women, plus the sexiest leggings and dresses for everyday street style make Karmaloop a fave when it comes to finding flattering and unique pieces!


Now Karmaloop is offering a cool $250 to spend at Karmaloop to the first one to spot Teddy! Click for more details or click here!

Erin’s Editor Wishlist For The Holidays!

imageAhhh … the holidays! Good food, family and presents!!! I tried to keep my wishlist simple this year (maybe there’s a better chance of getting some of it?), with my inspiration being classic pieces with modern twists. Riding gloves, a LBD, oxfords and a black blazer are all timeless – yet the cut, color or hardware make them feel totally in the moment!


In case I don’t get any of them – I’ve included this super chic flask to numb the pain!



Happy holidays! Click on the slideshow to see my wishlist picks!

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Coquette’s Holiday Gift Guide – Fashionably Tech

imageThere’s nothing I love more than my tech stuff and I know most ladies do too. This Holiday Gift Guide focuses on some of the best tech goods and accessories for the fashionable gal!


To start us off, what could be better than a new HP Mini 210 that comes in a variety of candy colors? Prices start at $329.99! (You can see my previous Coquette review here.) It’s a great deal for a portable net book that fits in a large handbag.



And there’s so much more! See more great tech picks by clicking over to our friends at Coquette!

Daily Obsesh – I Heart Sunglasses

imageThanks to appearances over the years on stylish lady Nicole Richie’s face, Miu Miu and Luella runways, and the movie poster for Stanley Kubrik’s Lolita, perhaps the chicest movie poster of all time, heart shaped glasses have been on our must-have list for some time. While we’ve had these sunglasses on our radar for years now, the versions we always seem to stumble upon are at street fairs and flea markets where the proportions aren’t quite right, or the plastic and lenses look too cheap to be chic.


When we discovered the ‘I Heart Sunglasses’ on Nasty Gal, we knew we had finally found the perfect pair. The ‘I Heart Sunglasses’ are a great shade of lipstick red, and the oversized silhouette is perfect and flattering. These glasses are sure to turn heads, so give them the spotlight by keeping the rest of your outfit simple, like a white tee and ripped jeans, or sweet and feminine baby doll dress and ballet flats.



Where to BuyNasty Gal



Price – $30



WhoZuzubean was the first to add the ‘I Heart Sunglasses‘ to the Hive.

Beauty Pick Me Up – Retro Glam!

imageWith the likes of Susan B. Anthony and huge steps in the feminist movement, women have progressed a long way since the yester-years of the 1940’s and ’50’s. But while we’re keeping the voting rights and wearing the pants, one thing that we are looking back towards is the glamorous beauty look.


With cat-eye liner and bold red lips, plus lush long lashes and naturally rosy cheeks, it was the time when make-up was precise and feminine, enhancing the natural features. A retro beauty style is always in style and gives a casual look like a white tee and boyfriend jeans a decidedly girly feel. Add a fun head scarf to complete the look. Or try a sweet dress and heeled mary-janes, with a finger-wave for a more dressy ensemble that really borrows from the 50’s era.


Click on the slideshow to see some of our tried and true picks that will make getting the retro glam beauty look for yourself!

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