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Hot In The Hive: Eyeko Cosmetics Vintage Nail Polish (Looks Just Like Chanel Jade!)

facadeindreams@stylehive.com (Anna Yu) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:22:40 PST

Thinking back to the Chanel Fall 2009 runway show, I can't really recall any of the details other than the colors of the models' nails. Their bright jade green fingertips took my breath away and I knew it would be the next must-have nail polish color. Fast forward to present day and I'm still trying to find a suitable duplicate of the sold-out shade, so I have to say my heart raced more than a little when I encountered this tempting promotion from Eyeko Makeup. This super cute and affordable makeup company boasts a collection of eyeshadows, mascaras, lip glosses, and nail polish. I've tried their famous Eyeko Cream which gives me a iridescent glow when I don't feel like putting on any makeup. I've returned yet again, to snag a few of their latest nail polishes and discovered they have their own version of a jade green nail polish called Vintage. Best part? It's not even for sale! Instead, they're giving it away to anybody who buys 3 or more Eyeko products (which isn't hard to do). Just enter VINTAGE in the checkout box when you order by Monday 11/23!

Price: free with purchase!
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Eyeko Makeup to the Hive.

CollegeCandy Shows Us How To Pull Off The Formal Fauxhawk

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:24:40 PST

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!

Save Face With These Winter Skin-Saving Beauty Products

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:21:40 PST

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!

Hot In The Hive: Tweezerman Holiday Edition Tweezers

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:20:41 PST

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.

TheFind Reports On Raw Natural Beauty: A Flawless Look That Lasts All Day

facadeindreams@stylehive.com (Anna Yu) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:21:40 PST

As a busy mom, having an easy beauty routine that works is essential. I look for something that is easy to apply, has staying power and is good for my skin. Raw Natural Beauty makes a line of makeup that is all natural and created from the earth's minerals. All Raw Natural Beauty products are free of parabens, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, artificial colorants and fragrances. They're also never tested on animals. In addition, the ingredients which are imported from around the world are purchased from sources that practice sustainable agriculture, reject the use of pesticides and genetic engineering, are committed to the guidelines of Fair Trade Production and help support local farming companies. The Raw Minerals Discovery Kit pictured comes with everything you need to learn to use mineral makeup. Two shades of foundation are included and can be blended to perfectly match your skin tone. Customize your coverage to fit your needs by applying more as needed. Raw Minerals glides effortlessly onto your skin and leaves you with a flawless finish that will last all day- something a mom can truly appreciate.

Click on over to our friends at TheFind to read more.

Hot In The Hive: Blinc Eyebrow Mousse

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:21:40 PST

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.

Hot In The Hive: Stila Lip Glaze Collection

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:22:40 PST

Got a lipgloss addict on your list of gal pals to shop for this holiday season? Search no more -- Stila has just released the ultimate gift set for anyone who loves sampling their famous brush-on lip glaze at the makeup counter but just can't bring themselves to spend more than $20 a pop! The Lip Glaze Holiday Collection consists of eight slightly-shrunken versions of their gloss for just $25! Four of the colors are best-sellers -- from Kitten (golden caramel) to winter-festive Cranberry (deep red) -- while the other four are brand new! Eight stellar shades at just a fraction of their $80 value? Sounds like a deal I need to jump on, stat! Of course, I should probably hold off on shopping for myself until after I start shopping for my friends and family...

Price: $25
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Stila Lip Glaze Holiday Collection to the Hive.

Make Over Your Beauty Routine With These Must-Have Tools!

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:38:40 PST

You might think you've got your beauty routine under control... or even if your cosmetics collection is a huge mess, you insist you've got a daily system down that works for you (in other words, there's a method to your makeup madness). However, what if I told you that there were simple, easy-to-use tools that could cut your grooming time in half, make the makeup you already have look twice as good, or at least make application a whole lot easier? Even subtle changes, like trading your drugstore tweezers for a better pair that will put your old pair to shame or investing in a train case to keep all your beauty loot neatly organized, can make a big difference in the efficiency of your beauty regime and motivate you to clear out all your prehistoric makeup tools and swap 'em for a compact set of modern must-haves. You might be able to live just fine without the latest beauty technology, but you don't know what you're missing until you test it out! Forget crazy vibrating mascaras and at-home airbrushing systems -- take a look at the slideshow for the 8 most practical, user-friendly beauty tools I swear by!

AnnaLynne McCord Collects Kisses For The Troops With Cosmopolitan And Maybelline

lisannebee@stylehive.com (Lisanne Silverman) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:25:40 PST

90210 actress AnnaLynne McCord collected kisses for the troops today as part of a Cosmopolitan and Maybelline New York Veteran's Day benefit event. Maybelline and Cosmo are donating $1 to the USO for each kiss collected between 7 AM and 7 PM in an attempt to set a new record for the number of kiss-stamped postcards to be sent overseas! If you're in the NYC area, catch the Cosmo vehicle and they'll provide you with their new ColorSensational lipstick, a postcard, and the opportunity to write a message. The postcards will then be delivered to military bases overseas on New Year's Eve, so the troops will get kisses at midnight! Click over to Cosmo to see the list of locations where you can participate, and you'll get to try a new product and brighten someone's day in the process.

Hot In The Hive: Stila Makeup Player

facadeindreams@stylehive.com (Anna Yu) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:24:40 PST

Leave it to Stila to create yet another must-have beauty item. Known for their fun colors and innovative multi-tasking formulas, Stila's smudge pots and lip glazes have earned the company a loyal following. Not to be outdone with their fabulously helpful talking eye palettes, they've recently come out with a product that speaks to both my beauty obsessed and geeky personalities! The Stila makeup player can be described as a train case, sound system and your own private makeup artist all in one. Just download the how-to videos from Stila, load them up onto your iPod Touch (or any other video compatible player), plug it into the makeup player and follow along with the step by step tutorials. The makeup player also comes with some of Stila's best selling items: the One Step Makeup Foundation, and Eye Shadow Trio & #7 Eye Shadow Brush, Convertible Color for cheeks and lips, and their Lip Glaze in Grapefruit. And in true multi-tasking Stila spirit, you can also use the player to blast your favorite music as you put on your makeup or even load up some YouTube videos of your favorite beauty gurus!

Price: $69.90
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the Stila Makeup Player to the Hive.