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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.

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.

Gotta Getaway? Be The First To Ski The Slopes Of The Viceroy Snowmass Resort

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:23:40 PST

Ready to make big plans to hit the slopes this snow season? Why not make your ski trip extra luxurious at the brand-spanking-new Viceroy Snowmass Resort in Aspen, which debuts this December? Just in time to start the ski season off right, this Rocky Mountain retreat offers a huge variety of snowy activities to enjoy the winter wonderland and get into the holiday spirit -- from skiing and ice skating to sleigh rides and concerts. Not much of an outdoorsy type? While the rest of the family is out at play, kick back at the wellness spa, enjoy the year-round heated pool terrace, or hang out snow bunny style at the lobby bar and restaurant. If you're going to brave the cold Colorado weather, you might as well do it in the lap of luxury, right? Take a gander at the slideshow for what this brand new Viceroy resort has to offer!

Hot In The Hive: Kate Spade Hand In Hand Mittens

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:18:40 PST

If you're having a hard time justifying all the inevitably expensive holiday gift-shopping this year in light of our current economic state, how about opting for a present that truly gives back? Famed accessories brand Kate Spade has recently formed a partnership with Women for Women International known as the Hand In Hand program, which employs war survivors from Bosnia, giving them a chance to get their future back on track. The result? A collection of hand-knit winter accessories, including these Colorblock Mittens, that keep you warm during the dreary weather ahead while the proceeds help women abroad rebuild their lives. If that's not incentive to spread some Christmas joy this season despite your dismal paycheck, I don't know what is!

Price: $95
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Hand In Hand Mittens to the Hive.

Quick And Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes!

idabone@stylehive.com (Ida Hsiang) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:23:40 PDT

Wait ... you seriously haven't found a costume for Halloween yet? You didn't realize that it was this weekend and now you're stuck with throwing a sheet over your head and going as a "ghost"? I understand that life can get busy and you maybe thought you had more time to come up with a costume. You don't want to be the only Halloween reveler roaming the streets and different venues in normal street wear, while everyone else is decked out is festive costumes and outfits. Don't worry that Saturday night is pretty much here and you're still a little lacking for a ghoulish get-up because, with a little bit of searching and some creativity, you can find a fun and easy costume for Halloween! A few accessories, a lot of makeup and clothes that you and your friends already have laying round are all you need! I've helped with the search so just click on the slideshow to see what I've found to help you with a last minute Halloween costume!

Hot In The Hive: Alessi 'Carlo' Ghost Bottle Cap

idabone@stylehive.com (Ida Hsiang) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:20:40 PDT

You're never too old to celebrate Halloween! While you may not be looking for a crazy costume party to go crash, a ghoulish get-together with friends may be just the thing for some Halloween fun. The decor is done, the scarily tasty menu has been decided and your outfit for your Halloween night is appropriately black and orange. A few bottles of wine to pop open and you're all set. Don't forget to grab Carlo! He's a ghostly little guy that is too cute to be scary and loves to sit on top or your wine bottles as a festive bottle cap (if, for some reason, you don't finish all the wine in one night). Designed by Alessi, the Carlo bottle cap comes in a variety of colors and is cheap enough so you can buy a few to add to your Halloween fun. You did finish all the wine? They're just as cute and festive sitting around the table and mingling with the guests!

Price: $9.00
Who Found It: Idabone was first to add the Alessi 'Carlo' Bottle Cap to the Hive.

Halloween Costume Ideas For $20 Or Less!

idabone@stylehive.com (Ida Hsiang) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:20:40 PDT

So unless you've been living under a rock, or have holed yourself up in a dark room, I'm sure you've noticed by now that it is pretty much Halloween. It's this Saturday and maybe you've been thinking about finding something cool to go as or just finding any costume, really, so you can join in on the Halloween spirit and festivities. But what about that bank account? Halloween is still a great deal of fun for any age, but now that you understand the value of a dollar more than you did when you were five, you realize that blowing upwards of three figures for one night that you'll remember through a haze is not that a great of an idea. Your rent is due soon, there's that bill you really can't put off anymore and the Holiday season is fast approaching as well. Have no fear (except for those ghosts and goblins that'll be roaming around in a few days), because after doing extensive searching and bargaining hunting, I've found quite a few Halloween accessories that are easy on the pocketbook and, when added to clothing and accessories that you and your friends already have, make a great costume for cheap! Click on the slideshow to see some great Halloween costume ideas that'll leave enough money in your wallet to buy your own Halloween treats!

Ha Ha Halloween: Outrageously Funny Halloween Costumes!

kelojif@stylehive.com (Amber Fijolek) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:23:40 PDT

Although no one ever seems to tire of the sexy devils, bumble bees, and bunnies skimping around town on Halloween, the outfits that take the prize are the ones that make us laugh. The guys always get me to smile with their kissing booths and giant banana costumes, but a girl with the confidence to goof around with her look makes a memorable impression! A route certain to turn heads is the creative one, and while they all can't be found in stores (like last year's Sarah Palin and Joe The Plumber), if you can cue in to some of pop culture's latest cover-story conundrums or recent icons (think, literally, Rachel Zoe), you're a goofy god. Sure to flaunt your funny bone, however, is a classic like some num-nums or a young one, and a slew of other clever, time-appropriate ensembles! Yeah, the overused pirate or pixie gear this Halloween will look cute, but nothings cuter than the gall of a girl who can walk around town wrapped in a giant gorilla hand.! Click through this slideshow to see some of the funniest costumes to goof about in this year.

Hot In The Hive: R.I.P. Tombstone Nail Color

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:18:40 PDT

So far, we've given you lots of options for Halloween makeup, in case you're looking for an excuse to splurge on more dramatic products and shades you may normally not allow yourself to indulge in on any average day. But what if your beauty budget doesn't exactly allow for high-end costume-y makeup you know you'll never use again until it's way past its expiration date? Luckily, the lines carried at Sephora aren't the only ones boasting Halloween-friendly products -- bargain drugstore brands are going festive with their shades too. Wet 'N Wild's costume-specific line, Fantasy Makers, has just released their own mini-collection of R.I.P. Tombstone Nail Polish just for the spooky season. While the three different shades (shiny black, multicolored glitter, and a sheer glow-in-the-dark shade) are pretty "Halloweenie," they're inexpensive enough to be worth the splurge. Plus, the bottle is totally cute, in an appropriately morbid sort of way...

Price: $2.50 each
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add R.I.P. Tombstone Nail Color to the Hive.

Babes In Boo-land: Halloween Costumes For Little Ones!

kelojif@stylehive.com (Amber Fijolek) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:20:40 PDT

At age one, I was a mouse, and front-page news for winning my small town's Halloween costume contest. While my fifteen minutes of fame has come and gone, there may be a little one in your life who has a winning future too. Yes, sometimes toddlers don't like costumes -- or clothes in general, for that matter -- but wrestling them into an over-sized, plush lobster may just be worth the hassle. It's probably true that junior won't remember his or her first anything let alone the first October 31st, but the pictures will live to tell the story of a good costume. The best thing about these costumes is that they're timeless, and certainly reusable for the next little nugget that will fit into them. Don't make them too scary though -- the thought of getting a toddler into a costume is frightening enough. Click through the slideshow for some adorable Halloween costumes for babies!