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    Hot In The Hive: QOOQ Kitchen Computer

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 24, 2009 6:17 AM PST
    Imagine a world where stuffy French culinary academies are rendered obsolete. Where you don't need to spend thousands on a personal chef... and you don't need a talking rat under your chef's hat to lead your way around the kitchen. Enter QOOQ -- your sleek touchscreen guide to mouthwatering masterpieces! The device, equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities and 500 preloaded recipes, takes you step-by-step through meal preparation and even teaches you tricky-to-master techniques with tutorial videos. Sauteed your way through all of its default recipes? Subscribe to monthly downloadable updates for 12.95 EUR a month and you'll never run out of creative things to concoct. It would be the perfect gift for any Jacques Pepin in training... but as of now, the device only comes in French. So if you have anyone on your list who has mastered the French language but doesn't have the culinary mastery to go with it, look into the QOOQ!


    Price: 349 EUR
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add QOOQ Kitchen Computer to the Hive.

    Stylehive's Stylescopes Help You Keep Your Cash In One Place ...

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    Ida Hsiang on Nov 23, 2009 4:18 PM PST
    Thanksgiving is this week, followed closely by the season of gift giving and package sending. The stars predict a little bit of chaos for us all, but that's not hard to believe with all the planning that usually takes place this time of year. Holiday cheer and chaos can be fun-filled and festive, but it can also put a pretty big hole in the savings funds. Before you make a mad dash for the stores and lose yourself in a Christmas shopping debacle, treat yourself to something nice and practical! Star alignment says that we're all going to be spending at least a little on others (especially uber-generous Pisces), but let's not forget about our own needs and joys, either! A cute new wallet is just what you need to stylishly keep all your money in one place and is the perfect piece to bring along while shopping for friends and family. Click on the slideshow to see what the stars have decided is your winning wallet! And check out what the stars have to say about the perfect pocketbook for your mom or a best friend, too.

    Hot In The Hive: Tweezerman Holiday Edition Tweezers

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 19, 2009 6:20 AM 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

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 16, 2009 6:22 AM 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.

    Hot In The Hive: Philosophy Winter Escape Set

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 6, 2009 6:22 AM PST
    What is it about festive drinks like hot apple cider and eggnog that gets me into the holiday mood (even when the unseasonable 70 degree weather outside is really betraying my pre-Christmas spirit)? No matter what the forecast, one sip of hot chocolate and I'm instantly transported out of my uncomfortable heels and straight to the ski lodge, all warm and cozy in a Snuggie (or not). But what's even better -- now you can enjoy the yummy winter-warmness of the season even in the shower! Philosophy's Winter Escape Set comes complete with a trio of peppermint hot chocolate-themed products: shower gel, lotion, and lip shine, all wrapped in an adorable winter cottage box. Sure, it's not the same as drinking cocoa by the fire (I'm pretty sure downing this won't taste good), but lathering up with anything cocoa and marshmallow-scented, paired with the comfy steaminess of your shower, is probably the next best thing! The set also makes a super cute gift to anyone who loves at-home pampering!


    Price: $25
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Philosophy Winter Escape Set to the Hive.

    WhatsWear Has Discovered A Way To Tweet In Gold And Diamonds

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    Alex Gambardella on Oct 20, 2009 5:22 AM PDT
    Twitter just became a whole lot more relevant to me. For today I learned that Twitter can now be something I wear around my neck... in gold.. and diamonds. Survival of the Hippest is a hot new accessories line inspired by the same social networking system that caused Miley Cyrus to rap and LL to fight even more publicly with Samantha Ronson. Using your TwitterName (or "hashtag" comment if you know what the hell this is), SOTH creates beautiful jewelry -- fairly reminiscent of the name necklaces made popular by Carrie Bradshaw. They are custom-made out of sterling silver, 14k gold and [drool] diamonds, and can be placed on a necklace, a key chain, a bracelet, an anklet or a pin. As SOTH pointed out, wearing your Twitter ID around a visible body part will helpfully point you out to your virtual friends, who they note "may not recognize you from your proper name or tiny Twitter picture"... seriously, a SOTH piece isn't just fashionable, it is your gilded token to making actual flesh-and-blood friends! Also, we must mention these necklaces and bracelets work perfectly as a fun layering piece or as a unique present for your friend who has everything. You can even show these Twitterific pieces to your grandchildren while explaining the Twitter phenomenon. Think about it, they'll most likely be vintage in just a couple decades! When you're not busy tweeting, don't forget to visit our friends at WhatsWear for more unique design finds!
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