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Pamper Those Poor Feet! Our Favorite Foot Care Superstars..

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I spent last weekend having fun with my girlfriends in Las Vegas, and while the trip was a huge success, my feet are another story. In fact, the only adjective that comes to mind when I think of the current state of my feet is "mangled." Two very long nights of 5+ inch BCBGirls platform t-straps (so worth the pain!) will do that to you. But limping around in my ballet flats is getting old fast, and now I'm in the market for some serious feet fixer-uppers. Luckily it appears that there is an impressive number of stiletto-lovers in the Hive, because I've been able to find a ton of creams, buffers, wraps, and scrubs all made with the tortured foot in mind. Like this adorable Burt's Bees Pedicure Kit which looks tiny, but is actually packed with pedicure necessities like a pumice stone, coconut foot creme, and an adorable pair of socks to keep your toes cozy and soft. For a thick and creamy foot treatment, look no further than this handcrafted Eucalyptus Oil Shea Butter Foot Cream. It's blended with organic unrefined shea butter and is infused with anti-fungal tee tree oil to make sure feet stay fresh. Your feet deserve a treat! Search the Hive for more foot care superstars, and be sure to check out my SLIDESHOW to see my favorite items!

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Tags :   beauty , burts bees , etsy , feet , foot , foot care , footcare , hive 5 , hive slides , l occitane , loccitane , manicure , opi , pedicure , slideshow , sock , socks , spa

Wake Up With A Festive Holiday Brunch!

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The holiday season is officially upon us. Even though Thanksgiving is still a few days away, my last trip to the mall was overwhelmed with visions of tinsel, Christmas trees, and giant metallic gift boxes, all reminding me that I better get started on that gift list of mine. This season, however, instead of waking up early and spending your vacation time rushing from store to store, consider sleeping in and indulging in a relaxing holiday-themed brunch. What you serve is completely up to you, but Stylehive has some festive items that will be sure to turn your breakfast from same-old to spectacular. Caffeine is almost always a morning essential, especially after egg nog-filled nights, so serve up some espresso in this candy red colored stove top espresso maker. With its cute color and retro feel, you might just be tempted to keep it out on display all year long. Snowflake-shaped pancakes would be another fun addition to brunch, for both the kids and the grown-up crowd. This molded skillet from Crate & Barrel makes it possible to turn your favorite breakfast treat in this cool holiday shape. For many more ideas on ways to start your season off with a festive brunch, check out my SLIDESHOW and search the Hive.

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Tags :   breakfast , brunch , christmas , coffee , cooking , crate and barrel , espresso machine , holiday , holidays , home , kitchen , kitchen accessories , living , nest

Plan a Bond-Worthy Escape To The One&Only Ocean Club In The Bahamas This Winter!

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This winter, if you are craving to escape somewhere that is tropical, elegant, and definitely splurge-worthy, consider the One&Only Ocean Club in the Bahamas. Since the Ocean Club was featured in the James Bond flick Casino Royale just a couple of years back, fans of Bond (or maybe just Daniel Craig) may already feel familiar with the resort's hushed decadence and luxe British colonial decor. Luckily, you don't have to be a dashing British spy to enjoy this fabulous resort located, very fittingly, on Paradise Island. What was once a private estate and mid-1900's Hollywood hot spot, the "Club" is now an enchanting escape and island playground for the adventurous travelers, the spa-lovers, the golfers, and the gourmands alike. Craving relaxation? Then grab a good book, a beach towel, and a frozen drink and spend the day on the resort's pristine and private alabaster beach. Craving excitement? Then walk next door to the neighboring 18-hole championship golf course, or stay resort-side to try some jet-skiing, snorkeling, or exploring of the Club's stunningly landscaped Versailles gardens. Enjoy High Tea, complimentary afternoon champagne (served by butlers, of course), and at sundown head over to the beachside restaurant, Dune, for cocktails and critically-acclaimed French-Colonial cuisine. So whether you come to the eat caviar and stay in one of the Club's private villas just like your favorite British secret agent, or if you are simply craving a chic yet exotic getaway, consider Bahamas hot spot the One&Only Ocean Club. Click SLIDESHOW for more information and pictures of the fabulous Ocean Club resort.

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Tags :   bahamas , caribbean , caribbean travel , casino royale , escapes , gotta getaway , hive slides , holiday , james bond , lodging , luxury hotel , luxury travel , ocean club , one & only , one and only , one&only; , one&only;ocean club , resort , slides , slideshow , travel

Bring The Holidays Home With Cheap And Charming Thanksgiving Decor!

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Hosting a Thanksgiving dinner is quite the task. Between planning a menu, entertaining guests, and all of that cooking, it may seem frivolous to spend the extra time and cash sprucing up your dining area. This season, however, be thankful for Stylehive's excellent selection of easy and affordable Thanksgiving-themed decorations and accessories. With each item costing you less than $50, they are light on price, yet still heavy on charm. These Williams Sonoma gourd and pumpkin ceramic harvest bowls are a whimsical way to serve up soups and pilafs, and these hand painted wine glasses deliver a major dose of autumnal charm. Send guests home with leftovers wrapped up in adorable Martha Stewart-approved pumpkin favor bags. And even if you aren't hosting a big dinner, these decorations and accessories would all make great host/hostess gifts that can be used for many years to come. For more Thanksgiving themed decor items, all under $50, search the Hive and be sure to click on my SLIDESHOW.

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Tags :   autumn , decor , decorations , dining room , entertaining , fall , gourd , hive slides , holiday , home , home decor , kitchen , living , party , pumpkin , slides , thanksgivind decor , thanksgiving

Lindsay Lohan's Electric Blue Booties: Love 'Em or Hate 'Em?

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Lindsay Lohan strutted her stuff in a loud pair of electric blue suede ankle booties at the Pure Nightclub Las Vegas celebration of her 6126 by Lindsay Lohan holiday collection. Besides the shoes, the rest of her look was rather muted, just big hair and a black mini. Colorful kicks are definitely in style, but Lindsay Lohan's outfit definitely takes the trend to a new level by using her shoes as the focal point of the entire outfit. Do you love this look, and can't wait to get a pair of technicolor ankle booties for yourself? Or do you think Miss Lohan got dressed in the dark? VOTE now!

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Tags :   ankle boots , booties , boots , las vegas , lindsay lohan , pure nighclub , shoes ,

Store Your Beauty Loot in Style!

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Train cases are the perfect way to store your favorite beauty essentials in style. Not only would the classic cases make a pretty addition to any counter-top, but these timeless storage solutions now come in a ton of modern styles. Decadent chocolate mock-python exterior and heavy metal detailing makes it difficult to believe that the "Tricks of the Trade" train case will only set you back $17.50! For a train case with a little more brand power, consider investing the Juicy Couture for Sephora, "Juicy Loves Sephora" train case. With a striped exterior and quilted pink interior, it would be a perfectly sweet way to store your beauty faves at home or on the go. For more fabulous ways to store your beauty loot in style, search the Hive, and check out my SLIDESHOW to see my five favorite train cases.

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Tags :   beauty , cosmetic case , gift , hive 5 , hive slides , juicy couture , makeup bag , organization , sephora , slideshow , storage , train case , train cases , traincase , traincases

Mexico's La Purificadora Hotel Serves Up A Refreshing Place to Unwind

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Who would have ever envisioned that a colonial-era water purification plant in Pueblo, Mexico, could one day be transformed into a modern sanctuary? Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta had both the vision and the talent to transform the original 1884 structure into its current state, La Purificadora, a stylish 26-guest room architectural masterpiece and colonial oasis. When designing the hotel, Legorreta drew inspiration from the original structure's purpose by using "purity" as the guiding theme in his design. The 3-story open-air lobby of La Purificadora may be minimalistic in color (only black, white, and purple are used), but it's not without industrial-sized drama by means of a stone staircase that floats majestically down to the main entry below. All 26 of the guest rooms are filled with colonial influence, contemporary flavor, and spectacular views of the city. Tranquil water served as the inspiration for the rooftop terrace's 30-meter glass-sided lap pool, as well as the glass closets in guest rooms, and the glass balconies that can be found throughout the hotel. And what stylish new hotel can be complete without a trendy on-site restaurant? Well, La Purificadora's no exception. The hotel's ground floor restaurant serves up gourmet versions up regional Mexican specialties like mole-rubbed beef and conchinita pibil. So the next time that you're craving a getaway like you crave a tall and refreshing glass of water, consider paying a visit to La Purificadora. For more information and some amazing pictures from Hotel La Purificadora in Pueblo, Mexico, check out my SLIDESHOW.

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Tags :   architecture , colonial , destination , gotta getaway , hive slides , hotel , la purificadora , latin america , living , lodging , luxury hotel , luxury travel , mexico , modern , pueblo , slideshow , stone , travel , vacations

Creative Candles To Set The Mood...

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With the days now shorter and the nights colder, consider bringing warmth and flattering light into your home with candles. They're an excellent way to add an upscale and sumptuous atmosphere to your home without spending very much money. And since they come in so many unique styles, shapes, scents, and sizes, there's a candle perfect for every setting and occasion. Best yet, I found a myriad of creative and totally unexpected candles and candle accessories in the Hive. So put those boring candlesticks away and set your house aglow with something much hotter, like these mahogany-scented tree trunk pillar candles. Structural stacked rocks are an organic and artistic way to display your favorite candles, and whimsical cupcake tea lights would make for a sweet gift idea. For more ideas on ways to set your house aglow this season, search the Hive and click on my slideshow to see my five favorite creative candle finds!

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Tags :   bedroom , candle , candle holder , candles , decor , fall , fire , gift , git ideas , hive 5 , hive slides , holiday , home , home accessories , home decor , light , lighting , living room , slideshow , thanksgiving , urban outfitters

Which Glamorous Red Carpet Dress is Your Favorite?

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Feathers, sequins, and metallics, oh my! Some of 2008's most popular fabric trends appear to be showing on red carpets across the globe - all at once! Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia looked red hot at Sir Richard Branson's "Rock The Kasbah" charity event in an ultra-glamorous backless sequin dress. Lagerfeld muse and fashion ingenue Kate Bosworth looked chic and confident in a short-sleeved belted dress constructed entirely out of shimmery layered feathers. And Elle Macpherson gave the Bond girls a run for their money in a plum metallic mini-dress at the London premiere of the new James Bond flick, Quantum Solace. Which look do you love the most? Cast your vote now!

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Tags :   2008 , chanel , dresses , elle macpherson , feathers , hive poll , kate bosworth , lagerfeld , metallic , natalie imbruglia , poll , polls , red carpet , sequin , sequins

Escape To A Parallel Universe At LA's Newly Redesigned Mondrian Hotel!

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Embark on an ultra-glamorous getaway to the Mondrian Hotel located in the heart of Los Angeles. This newly re-designed City of Angels hotspot is not only a home away from home for the hippest of jet setters, but its trendy Sky Bar has even the locals flocking through its edgy "parallel universe" themed lobby doors. The newly re-done boutique hotel truly captures the excitement of the city with quirky furniture, offbeat colors, and inspiration from Los Angeles' natural scenery and skyline. On-site fusion restaurant Asia de Cuba combines Asian flavors and Latino spice with eclectic decor. Giant terracotta pots create an Alice in Wonderland effect surrounding the restaurant's outdoor tables, and its white-on-white interior is chic and spaceship-like all at once. For night time entertainment look no further than up, to the smoking hot Sky Bar perched atop the hotel. The "floating" Sky Bar's night scene looks straight out of an episode of The Hills, complete with pool, lounge furniture, and the twinkling LA skyline. The cool vibe continues in the Mondrian's 237 guest rooms and suites, all of which are filled with sustainable bamboo floors and a decor scheme that can only be described as surrealism meets Hollywood glamour. So the next time you are looking to escape in a major way, book a room at the Mondrian Hotel, and get ready to dine, party, and sleep in style. Check out my SLIDESHOW to learn even more about the Mondrian Hotel.

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Tags :   asia de cuba , boutique hotel , decor , eclectic , escape , getaway , gotta getaway , hotel , hotels , la , los angeles , mondrian , mondrian hotel , sky bar , surrealism , travel
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