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Beauty Pick Me Up - 3 New Looks To Try This Week!

We've all got our morning makeup routine down pat. Face, eyes, lips ... out the door!


But why not switch it up a little and give your look a makeup makeover? It's not just fun to spice things up and try out a new look, but you may be surprised with all the compliments you get!


When it comes to beauty, it's all about looking your best; When it comes to mornings, it's all about the quickest and easiest ways to save time. We were inspired by backstage beauty at fashion shows and narrowed down three must-try beauty looks that are fast, simple and perfect for day!



The Bold Lip - There's so many bold lip colors in style right now - Cherry red, hot pink, orange-red - and it's such an easy trend to try!

Let the bold lips take center stage and keep the rest of your makeup simple with just mascara or a thin line of eyeliner and a touch of bronzer. Then using a freshly sharpened lip liner, carefully line the outside of your lips. Fill in with your desired color, blot and go!

For extra shine, add a coat of clear gloss.



Vibrant Eyes - Beauty is all about balance. Play up your eyes and tone down the rest of your makeup to make them really pop.

Choose a vibrant shadow or shadow palette. We love teal or violet. The sweep over you lids, with the lighter color first and the darker shade in the crease.

Add a thin line of eyeliner and finish with a layer or two of volumizing mascara. Complete the look with a nude or peach lip and a touch of blush at the apple of your cheeks.



Bare-Faced Beauty - There's an art to making it look like you have no makeup on when you do. Start of with a tinted moisturizer and a little cream blush to give your skin a dewy look.

Using an eyeshadow that's a shade or two darker than your skin tone, sweep across your lid and blend. Line your lids with a thin line of eyeliner and a few coats of lengthening and defining mascara.

Fill in your brows lightly if needed and finish the look off with a peachy pink lipstick or gloss. Fin.

L'Occitane Pivoine Flora Lip Shine - For Soothed, Shiny, Scented Lips!

Let's get something straight - the last thing my makeup collection needs is another lip gloss that I obsessively collect but won't actually use.


But if you're a gloss fiend like me, you know you're inevitably going to buy more lip products despite your better judgment, so the least you can do is limit your spending to quality products that multitask!


Take L'Occitane's Pivoine Flora Lip Shine, for instance. The shimmery, lightweight formula, which ranges in shade from shiny nude to ripe ruby red, doesn't just provide the perfect sheen of flattering tint, but also pampers lips with soothing properties for a smooth application and soothed lips!


Infused with peony extract, the Pivoine Flora non-sticky gloss contains peony extract for a delicate floral scent and to protect and pamper lips, helping them look and feel fabulously smooth the more you wear it! If this triple-duty lip shine isn't worth adding to your never-ending collection of makeup, you might as well give up the gloss cold turkey!



Brought to you by our friends from TheFind!

Daily Obsesh - LeSportsac Cosmetic Case

The makeup bag. This trusty little kit is your best friend. It goes with you everywhere, helps you feel confident and look your best.


So why not make sure your little tag-along is looking cute too? This LeSportsac cosmetic case set is just big enough to stuff all your beauty essentials in and pop it into your purse without weighing it down.


Whether your the 'spf, mascara, lip gloss and go' type, or if your arsenal includes palettes, primer and liquid liner, these cute cases are a whimsically fun find for your daily beauty items! Going on a weekend trip? Use it to keep skincare and hair toiletries separate from makeup!


This LeSportsac cosmetic case set is so cute that you'll be doing extra touch-ups just for the excuse to whip it out and show it off!

Beauty Pick Me Up - Best Bargains Under $20

Every girl is guilty of spending more than they mean to on beauty items ... and we wouldn't have it any other way.


With all the different products for lips, eyes, face, nails, lashes ad so on and so forth ... plus all the colors and consistencies, it's no wonder we always find ourselves perusing the beauty aisles!


But getting high-quality makeup and beauty products doesn't have to come with high price-tags. We've found 11 of our favorite high-end, low-priced beauty items (all under $20!) that are sure to lift your spirits!


When you're having a bad day, or just in a mid-week slump, it's amazing what a new lip color or nail polish can do to help give you a pick-me-up. Click on the slideshow!

Go (Almost) Naked With Shimmery Neutral Nails

If it wasn't already apparent that nude nail polishes were the new nude pumps (in other words, ridiculously and fabulously on-trend), Kate Middleton really hit the point home by rockin' a creamy beige manicure during her very stylish North American travels.


But let's face it - nail trends have an overwhelmingly quick turnaround rate that even the biggest beauty mavens can hardly keep up with, and we edgy American girls are ready to move on to the next new nail thing! However, we're not ready to completely move on from the sexy neutral look, so we're willing to find a fashion-forward happy medium: shimmery nude polishes!


With a similar barely-there look but with a little extra va-va-voom, the nude polish trend takes things a step further with sun-reflective shimmer that ranges from subtle to shiny and chunky. If skin-tone polishes were a little too safe for you, these amped-up shimmery and glittery versions are bound to suit your fancy!



Brought to you by our friends from TheFind!

Daily Obsesh - Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil

Summer = Sun = Sunbathing. But we all know by now that it's not really that great for your skin to sit and bake all day.


That's why it's even better when you come across something wonderful like The Body Shop's Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil. It gives your skin a bronze tint that doesn't streak and stays on all day! Giving yourself a little glow makes you look instantly more alert and more toned and this Dry Oil is non-greasy so you won't be feeling sticky.


Throw it in your purse and never be caught without your summer glow! Because we all know your best summer accessory is sun-kissed skin!



Where to Buy - The Body Shop



Price - $14.00



Who Found It - LTopiol was the first to add the 'Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil' to the Hive.

Beach Beauty with Jemma Kidd

Looking good at the beach can seem a challenging proposition ... especially at the beginning of the summer.


International make-up artist and award winning product designer, Jemma Kidd, offers tips for the beach-bound to feel confident and ready for the summer months ahead.


To get started, 'Mix a little body shimmer into sunscreen to prevent skin from looking dull, and use make-up to define the eyes and add a healthy glow.'


Jemma Kidd gives us tips on how to look good for a full summer day! From lounging on the beach, then from beach to bar, she's got the insider beauty secrets!



Read more by clicking over to our friends at Couture in the City!

Beauty Pick Me Up - The Ponytail Three Ways

There was a time when ponytails were reserved for lazy weekends and softball games. No longer!


With a little product and texture, the ponytail can be just as easily dressed up and be the perfect style for any occasion!


From jeans and weekend shopping sprees with your sisters to stilettos and Happy Hour drinks, we've got three ponytail styles that are easy to do and flattering on all!

Attention STYLEHIVE!: Meet Rihanna With Nivea's #SKIN2SKIN Challenge!

We love Rihanna and not only for her music but also for how beautiful she is!


One of Rihanna's greatest assets? Her smooth flawless skin. It only makes sense that Rihanna and Nivea would team up to bring to you the #SKIN2SKIN challenge to celebrate 100 years of skin care.

Simply submit your photo for the challenge and automatically be entered for a chance to meet Rihanna! More details here.



And that's not it! Exclusively for our Hivers - we have 2 tickets to Rihanna's concert on July 21st in East Rutherford, New Jersey! They're great seats (within the first 15 rows!) and it's so easy to enter!


Simply answer this question in comments below - What's your favorite Rihanna song?






*This Contest will ONLY provide €œwinner€� with concert ticket(s). You MUST have your own transportation. You MUST have your own LODGING. You MUST be 18+.

$200 Sephora Shopping Spree! Show Us Your Best Summer Beauty Look!

What's your best summer beauty look?


Are you the fresh-faced girl next door with just a little mascara and a sweep of gloss? Or are you the poolside diva with a summer-ready eyeshadow palette and shimmering bronzer?


Just simply follow the easy steps above and be entered to win a $200 Sephora shopping spree!