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CollegeCandy Shows Us How To Pull Off The Formal Fauxhawk

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I'm not really a fan of traditional up-dos. You know, the ones with the spiral curls that are pinned neatly together and sprayed with enough hairspray to destroy the ozone. Maybe it's just me, but I've never really been into pageant hair. I prefer something a little sleeker and sexier, not to mention something that doesn't quadruple my carbon footprint. When it comes to formal or special events, I'm all about taking risks with hair and makeup. The bigger the risk the better the payoff, right? That couldn't be more true with the look Kim Kardashian is rockin' on the red carpet. If you've got a formal coming up (or you just want to try something different on a Saturday night), this fauxhawk is sophisticated, fun and super easy to do. Click over to CollegeCandy for the video tutorial!

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Save Face With These Winter Skin-Saving Beauty Products

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Just when you thought your skin was safe from the scorching sun's harmful rays, the sleet, snow, and just plain coldness of the winter elements are here to wreak havoc on your epidermis! Even if it's not exactly snowboarding weather in your locale, the dryness of the wintry air is enough to make anyone want to switch up their skincare regime accordingly, no matter how dramatic the drop in temperature! But don't fret -- I've got a selection of skin-quenching solutions to your icy dryness! Whether your biggest worry is cracked cuticles, chapped lips, or a frightful case of all-over scaliness (yikes!), I've got your bases covered with products from our favorite tried-and-true brands like Bliss and Korres. Scroll through the slideshow for a full skincare arsenal that'll help you brave the elements!

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Haute Deal: Badgley Mischka-Style Sequin Pumps For Under $25!

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It's no news that the trend this season is to drench just about anything in sequins: blazers, cardigans, tanks, etc. And as a girl who is instantly drawn to anything with a little sparkle (like a kitten to catnip), I'm all about the emergence of bedazzled pumps, just in time for holiday cocktail parties and New Years' Eve -- the ultimate excuse to bling yourself out like a human disco ball. However, fancified heels usually come with an super-showy price tag to match, like these lust-worthy Badgley Mischka Hart Pumps ($190) that would most likely have me dropping the shoe back on the rack like a hot coal. Lucky for us bargain hunters, however, good ol' Forever 21 has a nearly identical pair (can you tell which is which?!) for a mere $22.80! Considering a sturdy pair of sequin pumps probably aren't what you'd consider an everyday wardrobe staple, I think it would be safe to opt for the style steal in this case. But if you've got the extra $167.20 and really feel the urge to spend it for the sake of the designer name (okay, and the extra sequins on the heel), it's up to you!

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Hot In The Hive: Tweezerman Holiday Edition Tweezers

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This holiday season, give the gift of perfect brows (or at least the resources to achieve them) to your dearest beauty-obsessed friend. Tweezerman not only boasts the most popular tweezers known to man (a little on the pricey side but definitely worth the splurge!), but now in time for the holidays, the brow experts have just released a collection of limited edition tools, perfect for the makeup maven on your list. This particular winter-inspired style, the Polka Dot Slant Tweezers, are festively cute in red and white, and are encrusted with Swarovski crystals for that extra twinkle. If you're going to opt for a pair of high-end tweezers, you might as well go all out, right?


Price: $40
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Tweezerman Polka Dot Tweezers to the Hive.

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Cozy Up In Tweed Clothing And Accessories That Aren't So Traditional

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There's something about tweed that undeniably conjures up images of wintertime coziness... not to mention old-fashioned office attire and your grandma's go-to outfit for Sunday brunch. The good news is, however, that tweed has been updated to suit the styles of modern trends -- from platform pumps to boyfriend blazers -- and has expanded beyond its traditional use in plain ol' pea coats and conservative skirt suits. The great thing about the fabric is its ability to makes items still look office-appropriate without appearing stuffy, yet it can also be dressed up with metallic details for a night out, or thrown on last minute for an upgrade of your usual "just rolled outta bed" look. For some wintry-warm tweed pieces that are still totally on-trend, check out the slideshow!

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The Budget Babe Finds Us Some Sequined Blazers For Less!

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The boyfriend blazer gets bedazzled with sequins just in time for the holidays, as seen on this sequin jacket by Diane Von Furstenberg. If you've been lusting after this look but seek it for less than its $795 price tag, consider this sequined PYT blazer from Fred Flare, $84. You'll find yet another sequin blazer at Arden B. for $88. Finally, Urban Outfitters offers this amazing sequin blazer for $98. Wear this blazer to all your holiday fetes and you are bound to draw attention. The good kind. Find out how to get more designer looks for bargain prices at The Budget Babe!

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Hot In The Hive: Blinc Eyebrow Mousse

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For anyone who suffers from too-sparse brows (or is dealing with the consequences of past over-tweezing -- guilty!), I've got the perfect product to get your arches back to their full Brooke Shields potential (...or not quite so bushy). Blinc's "Fountain of Youthful Color" Eyebrow Mousse not only fills sparse brows with water-resistant, natural-looking color, but also keeps them in place the whole day through and treats skin with its anti-aging and conditioning properties. Plus it comes in six different colors -- from light blonde to black -- to suit just about anyone's brows. Unlike some products that either disappear halfway through the day or have you looking like you drew them on with a marker, this eyebrow mousse will stay put and look natural while it nourishes!


Price: $25
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Blinc Eyebrow Mousse to the Hive.

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Hot In The Hive: Serio Glass Speakers

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The latest development in speakers from the sound-quality experts at Waterfall Audio are like none you've ever seen before. There are no crazy or cutesy shapes like Lego or Sanrio characters, and no three-in-one capabilities like reading lights, alarm clocks or microwaves. In fact, the Serio Glass Speakers are innovative and stylish because of their minimalism -- small, square, flat, and therefore widely versatile, these speakers can be mounted on the wall, sit discreetly on your desk or shelf, or perch atop their optional floor stand. They come in black, white, or silver, but in case you want to take their sleek little design up a notch, they also come with optional color grills for anyone who thinks they're just too cute to stay camouflaged!


Price: 179.00 GBP
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Serio Glass Speakers to the Hive.

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Dress Like A Rock Star With Denim Of Virtue

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Inside all of us is a rock star waiting to get out -- a leather jacket-toting, torn-up jeans-wearing, utterly fabulous rock star. Thanks to Denim of Virtue, the time has never been better to embrace this inner desire. This rock star image was the first thing that came to mind upon viewing the Denim of Virtue collection. An array of distressed jean selections, each one was more stage-worthy than the next. The denim even comes in varying levels of distressing, catering to a wide variety of consumers. There's the subtle collection, boasting boyfriend, skinny and wide-leg jeans with only a hint of wear-and-tear. The second is the moderate collection, where skinny jeans show more tailored signs of distress. And finally, there is the extreme, where 90s punk rears its head in the form of carefully placed holes that decorate skinny jeans. When you're done rockin' out, be sure to check out WhatsWear for more notable new brands!

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Comfy Cashmere Sweaters Without The Campy Christmas Prints

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Sure, cashmere is soft and luxurious -- just the kind of warm-weather material we crave during the cold winter months. But for some reason, whenever I think of the idea of a cashmere sweater, I can't help but be haunted by my childhood memories of unwrapping my Christmas gift from Grandma and finding (to my utter dismay) a chunky cable-knit creation with a dilapidated Christmas tree on its front. However, now that I'm old enough to appreciate (and prefer) clothing gifts in place of toys, I know that there's more to cashmere than ugly holiday prints and Abercrombie & Fitch pull-overs with a sewn-on moose logo. Switch out your sweatshirt hoodie with a cashmere version from Free People that's still casual but way more cozy. Or, if you're not afraid to look festive, this embellished LaROK cardigan isn't too kitschy, but it's still snazzy enough for a low-key holiday party. For more ways to get comfy this season without looking like a Christmas card, watch the slideshow!

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