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Hot Designer: An Evening With Ralph Rucci

Ralph Rucci is the only American designer since Mainbocher to be invited to join the Paris’ Chambre Syndicale de Haute Couture. Not only is Rucci a respected haute couture designer, he is also a talented painter as well. Rucci’s collections are sculptural yet luxurious, adapting his artwork into the fabrics. Serge and Tatiana Sorokko recently welcomed Rucci to San Francisco with a private reception in his honor at the Serge Sorokko Gallery, where Stylehive had a chance to learn more about what makes the talented artisan tick. Here then are the globe-trotting designer’s…

Shopper Stalker: Britney Spears @ Lisa Kline

Britney Spears scored a Primp Mudflap Girl hoodie from the Lisa Kline shop on South Robertson in L.A. and took it for a cruise around the Marina del Rey harbor with her cousin, Allie, sons Jayden and Sean, and her ever present bodyguard. Britney and her brood - and her Mudflap Girl hoodie! - cruised the harbor for a couple hours. What: Primp Mudflap Girl hoodie, $162 Where: Lisa Kline on street South Robertson in Los Angeles When: May 25th, 2007 Where to Buy: Lisakline.com Where…

Trendspotted: Boho Is Dead! Long Live Foho!

You heard it here first. Well, second, but anyway - the era of gypsy skirts, vests and cowboy hats is officially over, according to the London Telegraph. In Boho’s place comes the “Foho” look - an updated version of Boho inspired by a folk aesthetic mixed with a bit of ‘70’s denim and modern accessories, like the season’s It-bag, Miu Miu’s tie dye satchel and some cool street kicks - the Adidas Gazelle Vintage limited edition from Oki-ni. Another fave Foho ensemble - high waisted…

Hive5: This Summer’s Best Self-Tanners

Tanning season officially launches this weekend! With or without makeup, a healthy glow is your number one accessory for the next four months. We’ve handpicked our favorites - some tried and true, some brand-new for 2007 - to give you a jumpstart on looking irresistible from head to toe. Quick Tips: For best results, exfoliate before applying a self-tanner and follow instructions carefully. Also remember to wear sunscreen when using a self-tanner; while you will have the appearance of a tan many self-tanners do not protect your skin from UV rays.

Quick Pick: Heart Shaped Egg Mold

Show them some lovin’ early in the morning with a breakfast that will bring a smile to even the grouchiest late riser. Use it to cut a heart shape into toast or for for frying an egg directly in the center, and voila “egg in a basket,” just like Mom used to make. (Well not my mom, but someone’s mom I bet!) Where In The Hive: bookmark/150087 Who: 13 people have hived Heart Shaped Egg Mold, MidnightIsClose was the first to add it to the Hive

Trendspotted: Sweet Summer Slip Ons

Summer’s almost here! You’ve got the a-line mini and the clear vinyl oversized tote - but do you have your summer shoe strategy in place? This year slip on sneakers are replacing flip flops as the must-have for summering on the shores of Nantucket, Poipu, Capri - heck, even the Jersey Shore. The originator of the rubber-soled classic sneaker, Keds, has enlisted fashion designers Nanette Lepore and Maria Cornejo to help revive the brand with a new sense of sophistication and style. This is in keeping with the larger graphic trend. Slip-ons go graphic, with designs from animal…

Hot Stuff: Little Black Jacket

The quilted single-breasted jacket is a new take on the traditional Burberry Tielocken trench invented in 1895. The classic trench has spawned a new shorter and swingier silhouette for Fall 2007.  Flaunting three-quarter sleeves and a quilted black shell the jacket takes a nod to its lineage with buttoned flaps on the chest, buckles on the sleeves and of course the namesake plaid lining. Made in the UK this little black coat is perfect for jaunts to the market, paired with dark denim jeans or when a full-fledged trench is not required. Up the fabulous factor by accessorizing this jacket…

Quick Pick: Neon Swing Lamp

Love to play in the dark? The Swing lamp is a functional swing that emits an ambient glow and transforms an ordinary sway into a fantastical light show. What: Neon Swing Lamp Where in the Hive: bookmark/138901 Where Online: BCXSY website Who: 2 people have hived Neon Swing Lamp; Lemonhead was the first to add it to the Hive

Trendspotted: Shangri La Di Da!

Part of the move away from minimalism is the trend toward curated excess exemplified by Moroccan home accessories. More of a classic look than a fad, it recalls heiress Doris Duke’s five acre Shangri La estate located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Enamored by Islamic cultures, Duke amassed over 3,500 Moroccan artifacts. Today the Moroccan trend appears every summer as inspiration for festive tea parties, laid back beach house decor and eclectic dinner parties. The traditional leather pouf comes in shades of white, turquoise, fuchsia and natural makes a perfect ottoman which contrasts nicely with sleek modernist decor. The colorful…

Blog Snog: Talent Scouted at Designspotter

Designspotter spotlights the emerging international design talent in the fields of interiors, furniture, fashion, hotels and lighting. Recent stars include the multiple personality Blanche sofa by Kati Meyer-Brühlwhich can be transformed from floral to nude with the flip of a slipcover.  Other notables include the Sushi bench by Gabor Jutasi of Hungary, which looks like; you guessed it a giant sushi tray that could hold a 3-foot long futomaki roll. Where In The Hive: HiveID/Designspotter What: Designspotter’s Blog

Quick Pick: Celeste Sky Bed

Escape the hectic pace of urban life and retreat to the tranquility of this zen’d out zone. Created by Belgian designer, Kris Van den Berghe, the cocoon-like architectural space is ideal for creating an instant bedroom within an open loft space. What: Creme Fresh Celeste Sky Bed Where in the Hive: bookmark/75249 Where to Buy: Creme Fresh website Who: 24 people have hived Celeste Sky Bed; Julie3Jax was the first to add it to the Hive

8 Questions for Heath Ceramics’ Catherine Bailey

In 2003 Catherine Bailey along with partner, Robin Petravic purchased the esteemed Sausalito California pottery company, Heath Ceramics. The duo continues the artisan tradition started by Edith Heath in all of their new and old classic pottery designs that they produce locally in Sausalito, California. Catherine was kind enough to take time from her hectic life as entrepreneur and mom to share her inspiration for work and home with Stylehive. 1. Share your passion for the tradition behind Heath Ceramics. Catherine Bailey: Robin and I are responsible for setting Heath’s direction and are involved in all…

Quick Pick:  Swarovski Crystal Lucite Rings

Go for the bold and the beautiful with this sweetie of a ring made from Plexiglass and embedded with a Swarovski Crystal. Available in a rainbow of candy-colored shades, we bet you can’t buy just one! What: Swarovski Crystal Lucite Rings Price: € 32.00 Euros Where in the Hive: bookmark/143395 Where to Buy: site/mirividi.fr Who: 12 people have hived Swarovski Crystal Lucite Rings; Fiction was the first to add it to the Hive [via: The Carrot Box]…

Quick Pick: Outrageous Cocktail Rings

See our picks for outrageous blingy cocktail ringys in the Hive similar to one Scarlett Johansson was spotted wearing at the Louis Vuitton LOVE party. What: Outrageous Cocktail Rings Price: from $88 to $145 Where in the Hive: tag/cocktail rings From upper left, clockwise: Pave flower ring Olivine center jewel ring Green gold Paris ring Turquoise ring

Morning Buzz 05-11-07

A good bite, a good read, and a good morning. Good bite: Pinkberry, the fashionable It-snack coveted by fashion editors and foodies in L.A. and New York has the California Department of Food and Agriculture in a tiff. There are claims that the healthy snack contains no yogurt, says the Los Angeles Times. “Crackberry” addicts stay tuned. Good read: Did Simon Doonan bungle Kate Moss’s Top Shop launch at Barneys? According to the New York Observer, the Barneys New York creative director told one reporter that Kate was “a working-class slag from a crap…

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