Jan 15

Check It Out: This Season’s Houndstooth Is Funky And Feminine

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imageThe pulled-together black and white check has been a favorite of ladies who lunch, schoolgirls, and men is suits. But not since Christian Dior showed his “New Look” collection has houndstooth had such a moment. The traditional houndstooth print is commonly black, white, and medium-sized, but with this season’s new houndstooth, all rules are out the window. Houndstooth is now shown supersized and miniaturized, in black and white or full on colors (try mini houndstooth for a ladylike look). Alexander McQueen’s collection focused on a showstopping version of the print, showing head to toe houndstooth and matching smaller houndstooth accessories. At Preen, the print took on a life of its own when matched with other black and white prints, lending an almost psychedelic look to the collection. Depending on how you style it, houndstooth runs the gamut between funky and feminine. See the slideshow for my favorite printed picks!

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Jan 15

Gadget Of The Week: Firefly Speaker Dock

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imageIf you give me the choice between going to a technology trade show versus fashion week, I’d actually have to give it a lot of thought. Alas, I missed the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this month. Thankfully my Twitter feed and favorite tech blogs have kept me up to date on all the new products. Amidst all the new netbooks and cameras, there’s a gadget called Firefly that made its debut last week and causing lots of buzz. The speaker dock works with all versions of the iPod, iPod Touch, and iPhone. It comes with two speakers and a subwoofer which means this little guy packs quite a punch. Still not convinced? The Firefly took home this year’s Innovation award for design and engineering at CES and is only $130. Now you just have to pick between red, black, and silver!

What: the Firefly Speaker Dock
Price: $129.95
Where to Buy: Vestalife
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Firefly Speaker Dock to the Hive.

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Jan 15

Vintage Fashionists Put On The Gloves

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imageJust because it doesn’t get cold enough for you to throw a snowball where you live is no reason to ignore the season’s most fun fashion accessory–gloves! These little lovelies aren’t just for skiers and snowboarders. Oh, no, no, no. There are leather, velvet, suede, lace, cotton, silk and sheer versions to please every fashionista under the sun. Plus you can quickly amass a huge collection that will easily tuck away in a small box at the end of the season. Not sure of your glove size? Simply wrap a tape measure loosely around the palm of your dominant hand and round up to the nearest half-inch or inch. Then choose your favorite from this fab little collection of vintage gloves by simply clicking on the slideshow.

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Jan 14

Buzzworthy Deals From Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Banana Republic, And More!

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imageWhat’s better than a great sale? How about five of them? And some of those are on sale, too. Read on to see them all!

Take an extra 30% off clearance items at American Eagle and aerie, now through 1/19. No code necessary!

Take an additional 15% off items already marked 30-50% off at Bloomingdale’s with code MLK15.

Shop the Get More, Save More sale at Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy! Online only, take 15% off when you spend $75, 20% when you spend $100, and 25% off when you spend $150 with code SAVE123, now through 1/18.

Take an extra 25% off sale items at shoes.com through 1/18 with code BDAY25.

spend$ome, get$ome. Shop between January 12–14 and Earn a SAKS GIFT CARD UP TO $2,000. Just enter code JANUARY1 at checkout. Visit saks.com for more details.

Check back next week for more Buzzworthy Deals!

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Jan 14

Label Love: Nanette Lepore Goes Edgy With OONAGH

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imageNanette Lepore is best known for her sweet, feminine styles with just a pinch or sex appeal thrown in. Now they’re introducing an edgier, more versatile line of interesting tees and layering pieces for those of us who love Nanette Lepore’s usual array of fitted, tailored and embellished designs, but find them just a little too sugary sweet to suit our tastes. Oonagh by Nanette Lepore features pieces that are draped or have cutouts that add a more daring vibe. Billowing fabric, longer hems and fun stripes really amp up these would be basics, making them unique must-have pieces. Layer one over a pair of faux leather leggings and ankle boots to add attitude, or pair it with a flared skirt and ballet flats for a laid back, hipster princess look. Though we wouldn’t exactly call them cheap, they are much more wallet-friendly on the usual Nanette Lepore offerings and are the perfect way to be comfortable while staying chic. Don’t just take our word for it though! Click on the slideshow to see some of my Oonagh by Nanette Lepore favorites! And if you have any idea how to pronounce “Oonagh,” we’d love to hear from you.

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Jan 14

Hot In The Hive: Cynthia Rowley Heart Rings Set

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imageValentine’s Day is next month, but I don’t think you need the excuse of the lovey-dovey holiday to rock these super-cute heart rings by Cynthia Rowley. They come in a set of three — one copper, one sterling silver, and one vermeil — so you can choose to either keep them all to yourself for stacking… or dole them out as gifts to your various significant others (or best friends, whatever). Personally, the 3-in-1 set appeals to me as a gal who’s always losing her jewelry — I’ll still have two more when I drop one of them down the drain! And I wonder why no one ever buys me stuff from Tiffany’s…

Price: $90 for set of 3
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Cynthia Rowley Heart Rings to the Hive.

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Jan 14

TheFind Is Loving NYC designer Kara Ross’ Exotic Cuff Bracelets

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imageCuff bracelets are an important accessory to take note of this spring for 2010! We love the edgy appeal of these extra wide bracelets. The addition of a cuff bracelet instantly adds a glam appeal to your look. New York based accessories designer Kara Ross has designed some of the most unique and modern cuffs on the market. We are obsessed with her combination of exotic skins including stingray and python. Ross is a certified gemologist and is inspired by her passion for contemporary art. Current fans of Ross’ dramatic accessories include Anne Hathaway and Thandie Newton. Some of our favorite cuffs by Kara Ross include the python pyramid cuff, (bottom, $410 at Net a Porter). The black python bangle is embellished with a 14k gold plated metal plaque for a bit an unexpected contrast against the black textured python. The Mixed-Stingray Cuff, (upper left, $380 at Bergdorf Goodman) is plated in 14k gold plated metal alloy. The reversed out honeycomb pattern is a unique study in contrasts. I love the use of two shades of cafe and black stingray. This cuff closes with a magnetic clasp. The extra wide Large Python Rhodium Cuff (upper right $326.90 at Vivre) is a lovely and lively bracelet that is sure to capture many compliments. The stunning purple python stone against shiny metal is set off by a sparkling amethyst clasp. Adorned with a cityscape motif and new this season at Far Fetch is the Plated Cuff, (middle right, $374.00). Featuring a cut out of a city motif in black stingray, the geometric shapes combine into a major accessory statement with this extra wide cuff that even Wonder Woman would covet.

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Jan 14

Video Style Steal: Ke$ha Accessorizes Like A Rockstar In “Tik Tok”

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imageI don’t know if it’s just the curly blonde hair or her overall party-girl appearance, but singer Ke$ha (yes, she spells it with a dollar sign) is already being referred to as a “drunk Taylor Swift.” One cursory listen to her just-released album Animal, however, and it’s pretty clear that her music doesn’t sound even remotely like Swifty’s, but considering her video for “Tik Tok” begins with her crawling out of a bathtub like the tiger from “The Hangover,” the moniker doesn’t seem so far-fetched. Whether you love her guilty pleasure dance tracks or just find them trashy, you’ve got to admit that the girl knows how to multitask with her outfit. After all, you have be pretty versatile to rock the same clothes from the tub to the street and out to the club (and probably back to the tub after that). Click “See Video” to watch “Tik Tok,” then take a look at the slideshow to see how can accessorize a simple tee-and-shorts combo to carry you through your all-day party! Photo Credit: MTV.com

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Jan 14

Look Femme-Fatale Fierce In A Fedora Or Trilby Hat

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imageDespite trudging through the past cold season seeing warm hair accessories on all the department store racks and adorning the noggins of snow bunnies everywhere, if you’re still not convinced that hats are really your thing, this latest trend in head-toppers may just change your mind. While fedoras and trilbies (almost the same — trilbies have a shorter rim) by themselves are reminiscent of a gun-toting lackey in a Humphrey Bogart film circa 1930, nowadays they’ve been helping the ladies channel their inner film noir gangster — just as far as looking mysterious, of course. Plus, talk about the ultimate quick fix for a bad hair day! Keep it classic with a grey felt version from J. Crew, or go fancy with it in sequins and velour thanks to designer Eugenia Kim. Since the trend is so rapidly rising — especially with the spring-friendly straw varieties — nearly everyone can rock a trilby, not just those risk-taking fashionistas who seem to be able to pull off everything. Check the slideshow for my 10 favorite fedoras!

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Jan 13

Stylehive’s Top Five Deals Of The Day!

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imageSometimes you just have a hankering for a good deal. Or.. five? Whatever the case may be, we’ll be bringing you our top five sale items each week — think of us as your personal shopper with a penchant for saving you money. Today’s deals include a chic basic tee at a double take-worthy price, a designer-of-the-moment steal, a cheap thrill that isn’t on sale but may as well be, and even a few more! Click the slideshow to see them all, and feel free to share with us your favorite sale finds in the Comments section. Happy shopping saving!

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