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Get A Free 1-Year VIP Membership To Luxe Club One!

lisannebee@stylehive.com (Lisanne Silverman) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:19:40 PDT

Can't get enough of those sample sale websites? Either can we! That's why we're excited to tell you about the latest site to cater to our savvy shopping needs: Luxe Club One. Luxe Club One is a members-only fashion club that provides stylish men and women exclusive discount offers on luxury apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty and jewelry products from some of the world's most coveted brands. Members are emailed easy-to-scan daily listings of the latest offers, linking them directly to partner brands' e-commerce sites for special, limited-time, in- season discounts on all the luxury brands they love. We've teamed up with Luxe Club One to give Stylehive members a free 1-year VIP membership to the Club- click here to join and take advantage of the benefits now!

Meet Designer KahriAnne Kerr, Stylehive's Next Big Thing!

facadeindreams@stylehive.com (Anna Yu) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:25:40 PDT

I love reading success stories from people who grew up in small towns and make it in the Big Apple. KahriAnne Kerr is no stranger to small towns. She grew up in a farm in Tripoli, Iowa which she describes as "a tiny town in the middle of no where" and taught herself how to sew and design clothes. After going to school for fashion design and moving to New York City in 2003, you can now find her designs online and in boutiques all around the world! Her fashion line Kahri has found celebrity fans such as Fergie, Aubrey O'Day, and Paris Hilton. With her motto: "Be Rebellious!" it's easy to see why women looking for unique designs go to Kahri. Her inspiration for her Spring 2009 "Baby Love" collection came from listening to music from the 1960s and she hits the right notes with clothes that the modern day pin-up girl will want to wear. Her clothes are sexy without being trashy and it's definitely not something you can find at the mall! Keep reading to learn about how she's using fashion to fight cancer and click the slideshow to see her Spring 2009 "Baby Love" collection!

Meet Koi Suwannagate, Stylehive's Next Big Thing!

facadeindreams@stylehive.com (Anna Yu) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:22:40 PDT

Fashion designer Koi Suwannagate first came to my attention when she collaborated with Phillip Lim for his Spring 2007 collection (remember those rosette dresses that were sold out everywhere?). Also in 2007, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue chose the designer as a finalist for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award. Born in Bangkok and now designing out of Los Angeles, Koi is known for her romantic designs and signature draped cashmere pieces. It's easy to see why Kirsten Dunst, Oprah Winfrey and Christina Ricci have all worn pieces by Koi! We got a chance to talk to Koi, amidst her busy schedule, about who her favorite designers are and what we can expect from her next! Read on to see the interview and check out the slideshow to see her favorite pieces from her Spring collection, as well as a few beautiful looks that you can purchase from her online store.

Meet Shoe Designer Martha Davis, Stylehive's Next Big Thing!

facadeindreams@stylehive.com (Anna Yu) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:25:40 PDT

While I am proud to be a San Francisco native, I know it's definitely not a fashion capital like New York or Paris. So my fashion spider sense definitely perked up when I heard about a local shoe designer making waves in the fashion scene. Originally from the East Coast, Martha Davis moved to San Francisco eight years ago for a job and never left. Looking to create something of her own after years of working in industrial design, Martha went to Milan where she enrolled in the Ars Sutoria program to learn everything about footwear. Lucky for me, I got a look of her current Spring 2009 shoe line and a preview of her upcoming Fall collection. Wearing a raw edged ruffle dress and mismatched shoes (from her line, of course!), Martha was a gracious host on the rooftop terrace of a posh hotel on the San Francisco waterfront. Everyone oohed and ahhed over the shoes and those with small enough feet got to try on the samples! Can you believe the shoes are made in the same Italian factory used by Chanel and Chloe? The leather is butter soft and even the tallest boots are generous enough to fit any calf shape without any zippers! By the way, every woman I asked wearing Martha's shoes said they were super comfortable. In the Bay Area? Her shoes can be found in Metier in San Francisco and Deliciouz in Walnut Creek. For everyone else, Shopbop will be carrying her collection in June! Mark my words, Martha Davis is a name to watch out for. Click the slideshow for some droolworthy shoes.

Enter To Win A $1,095 Chloe Handbag From Stylehive And Ideeli!

lisannebee@stylehive.com (Lisanne Silverman) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:22:40 PDT

There are plenty of deals to be found online, and plenty of designer sample sale web sites to help you find them, but when nothing but the best will do, you'll want to head over to Ideeli. This particular web site is a designer fashion lover's dream come true! Dolce & Gabbana, Zac Posen, Christian Lacroix, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs-- these are just a few of the top designers you'll see featured on Ideeli, at least one at a time, each and every day. But what exactly is Ideeli, and just how does it work?

First and foremost, Ideeli is an invitation-only shopping community- but lucky for you, we're going to give you the hook-up. As a member, you'll receive e-mails informing you of the next designer sale, which, by the way will have a surprise start time- a little spontaneity is good, right? Then, shop shop shop! But hurry, because at around 80% off, things sell out pretty quickly! You can enter giveaways, and gain credits (as in $$$) for referring friends to the site-- and who wouldn't want to be a part of a community like this? The most sought-after designers, hot giveaways, and exclusive sales- these days, that sounds pretty- dare we say it- ideal.

Want in? Click READ MORE to learn how you can join Ideeli, and in doing so you'll be entered to win a Chloe handbag from Ideeli and Stylehive!

Enter To Win A Boredom-Busting Nintendo DS Lite And A Mystery Case Files Game!

xgalexy@stylehive.com (Alex Gambardella) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:24:40 PST

Okay, we know you're a busy lady (or fella) and you may not think you have the time to play video games, but if you really think about all the time you spend waiting on a regular basis - even on your busiest days - you're likely to realize that there are loads of occasions you've wished you had something to keep your hands busy. Whether you're waiting in the lobby for your dentist appointment, stuck in a frustratingly long line at the grocery store, unable to sleep on an endless plane flight, or even up before dawn anticipating the start of a door-busting sale in the freezing cold outside the mall, this posh little portable entertainment system, appropriately named the Nintendo DS Lite, is the perfect time-killing addition to any handbag. Plus, with its sleek design and a pretty palette of colors to choose from, it's hard to find an excuse to leave it behind! Nintendo's wide variety of stimulating games like Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir give women of any age or background a valuable "snack" of entertainment, and it might even spare your phone bill from all the meaningless texts you'd normally send just to keep busy when you're idle. Even the busiest business gals are maximizing their down-time and giving their brains a boost by playing Nintendo DS! Click READ MORE to see how to enter to win your own Nintendo DS Lite in stylish silver, complete with an accompanying Mystery Case Files game!

Enter To Win A Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece!

lisannebee@stylehive.com (Lisanne Silverman) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:20:40 PST

Some people will tell you that there are no rules when it comes to style. I am not one of those people! Either are the people over at Plantronics, who would like to introduce to you their new Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece. We'll be giving away three of the stylish little gadgets to three lucky Hivers, but before you skip to the details, you'll want to check out their "Laws of Style" campaign (featuring Brandon Beemer from the Bold and the Beautiful). It's pretty hilarious if you ask me! Basically, the next time you witness a crime of fashion, just log on to their web site and send the offender a "citation"- sample violations include Code Orange- Spray Tan Abuse, Fanny Packing, and my personal favorite, Dressing Under The Influence. And once you see the Plantronics device, you'll definitely be keeping an eye out for anyone engaging in Outdated Ear-piece-ing (yup, another offense)! To ensure you don't fall into that category, click READ MORE to learn more about the Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece, and find out how you can win one for yourself!

Catch An Exclusive Sneak Peek At Shopbop's Spring Preview!

lisannebee@stylehive.com (Lisanne Silverman) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:21:40 PST

Confession- I probably spend more time clicking through Shopbop than I spend "reading" my favorite fashion magazines. It's easy to see why- between the incredible styling, constantly updated selection, and my personal favorite, the lookbook, it's a one stop shop for all of your style needs, wants, and dreams. And right now, I'm needing, wanting, and dreaming about SPRING! Shopbop sent us an exclusive sneak peek at their spring preview styles and I'm smitten- flowy florals, edgy knits, hippie-inspired accessories, and sunshine brights are just the thing to pull me out from under the pile of grey and black I've been living in all winter. Click the slideshow to see the preview for yourself!

Hive Exclusive: Enter To Win A Gryson Handbag From Gilt Groupe!

lisannebee@stylehive.com (Lisanne Silverman) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:22:40 PST

There was a time when I would have moved to New York just for the sample sales, but with the discovery of one golden web site, the idea of scrambling all over the city in search of that one legendary piece, the one that would surely be worth all of the wasted lunch breaks and downtown-or-else cab fares just didn't seem so appealing anymore. I have Gilt Groupe to thank for that! Founders and close friends Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson created Gilt Groupe after realizing the New York sample sale scene had overwhelming potential for success on an online platform where anyone could have access to designer goods at brag-worthy prices. With 15 to 20 sales per week and a roster of designer offerings from Zac Posen to Vera Wang, and reminder emails to keep members up-to-date on the latest Gilt sales, it's clear that Alexis and Alexandra know what savvy shoppers really want- and it doesn't necessarily involve an NYC zip code. We spoke to co-founder Alexandra about how Gilt Groupe got its start, designers and sales she'd love to see featured, and what sets Gilt apart from the rest- click READ MORE to catch the exclusive interview, and find out how you can enter to win a Gryson handbag (an $855 value!) from Stylehive and Gilt Groupe!

Click here for an exclusive invitation to join Gilt Groupe!

Expert Tips for Shiny Hair!

BreeBee@stylehive.com (Sabrina Newman) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:18:40 PST

Glossy, shiny, luscious locks are definitely a goal worth striving for and can make a world of a difference not only in how you look, but how you feel about yourself. Believe it or not, it's not all about the products- it's the little things that make a big difference when it comes to locks that are silky smooth as opposed to coarse and dull.

Click READ MORE for some amazing shine-enhancing tips brought to you by stylists from the Patrick Mcivor Color Studio .