This week, see if the celestial beings tell you whether to spice up your style life or put down that pair of jeans that you’re holding (and if you’re like me, you don’t really need them). Maybe give your look a facelift, but if the thought of too much change ruffles your feathers, just try adding some texture to your outfits with plumage. Or perhaps you’re just waiting for your next fave item to fall into your lap(top)? Either way, see what the style stars have in store for you in my SLIDESHOW and maybe the shopping heavens will show you just what you’ve been searching for!
Sure everyone loves animals, and animal print is great, but why not show off more than their skin? Instead, opt for cute animal inspired apparel- we just love their little faces. You loved it so much as a kid and now you can have a much more age appropriate (and better fitting) version! Alright, so I don’t mean go out and buy a Björk swan dress lookalike, but a foxy Insight bathing suit, a quiet-as-a-mouse Marc ballet flat, or a panda dress that will hug your curves can surely enhance your outfit and not scare away small children. These cute-as-a-button animal pieces will definitely put a smile on your face, well, unless you’re Cruella De Vil, of course. Stop by the SLIDESHOW to see a couple of choices from the Hive’s wild kingdom.
Distant cousin to the dreaded tie-dye, ombré is the best of both the carefree and the style-conscious worlds. Personally, I love the option of having multiple colors that don’t necessarily come from the same palate, and being able wear them without looking like Rainbow Brite, not to mention the eye-catching, slimming and enhancing effect on one’s figure! With all of the benefits, one would think that such a gentle gradient of color could only belong on a yoga master or hippie, but ombré can be found on Prada bags, sweaters, bathing suits, and a variety of dresses galore. Click on the SLIDESHOW and let ombré change your life!
As I love all things retro and revisited, I am happy to say that crochet is still breathing! Not just for the happy hippie, crochet has been gracing everything from dresses to corsets to hair accessories to bags this season, toning down and texturing up many a fanciful piece. And no longer confined to cold-weather duds, crochet can even be found on breezy bathing suits and cool summer totes! BCBG and Free People are both doing it up old school or re-vamping it in a more glam, modern way. Crochet is breaking all the rules and looking great doing it! Head on over to my SLIDESHOW to see how crochet is making waves this season and into the next…
This summer, it’s all about showing off what you’ve got in a more subtle and unexpected way. Take the one piece bathing suit. Although you may be tempted to think of a 5 year old splashing around in a wading pool, we promise that these aren’t as day-glo or french cut as they were in the 80’s. Plus, these have cute holes cut out of the sides and plunging v-necks (like this one from Free People), and styles by Aguaclara’s will have you wishing that knots and bathing suits came in more colors! So forget showing off all that mid-section, its all about modesty (sort of). Go ahead, flaunt the ultra body-friendly monokini, retro-style one-piece, or 80’s re-vamp one-piece. To meet every girl’s new best friends and where to buy them visit my SLIDESHOW!
Searching the Hive for today’s top finds has lead me to a bird printed one-piece bathing suit and a golden vase from Alessi that will keep everyone guessing what it’s really for! I also found the most comfortable style-enhancing flats you’ll ever lay eyes on and a tea kettle that’ll sweeten anyone’s day. Plus, there’s a practical clutch by Cynthia Vincent that’s sure to hang around. To find out more about where you can buy them and how much they cost, check out my SLIDESHOW!
A head-turning accessory in the truest of blues, a groovy Newport News retro-fit monokini with gold hardware.. today’s top five finds are definitely nothing short of dazzling. You’ll also find a Green Royal Rug that you’ll wish came in a queen size, and a necklace that’s sure to spark conversation! These are just a few of my favorite top picks from the Hive. They’ll keep you guessing and on your toes, while looking fabulous, of course. Just try and guess what the next one will be! See the SLIDESHOW to find out where you can get these beauties for yourself.
While swimsuit shopping is a notoriously painful process, the weather is so smolderingly hot it’s enough to make anyone throw self-consciousness to the wind (or more appropriately, the humidity) and make you wish it was appropriate to walk around in nothing more and teeny bikini! The heat isn’t the only thing making swimsuits more appealing, the swim-wear trends this season are hotter than ever with new cuts, shapes, styles and a range of playful prints and striking colors capable of getting even biggest haters into the swim-wear spirit. Read on for the top 5 swim-wear trends - and check out my SLIDESHOW for more looks from each category.
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The swimsuits I see popping up in department stores remind me of the tulips and crocuses rearing their heads in the garden. They’re reminders that the summer sun will soon be shining down in all its glory. But for many women, this explosion of color spells dread. After all, the last thing most women look forward to is the hunt for a new swimsuit. But fortunately, retro suits are all the rage this year. So why not give an authentic vintage version a chance? There are a variety of great vintage bathing suit styles available to suit any figure. And each decade offers its own special allure - from itsy bitsy bikinis to boy-cut wonders to classic 1940s glam. Just click SEE SLIDESHOW for some inspiration.
The weather is still nasty frigid, but that won’t stop the invasion of the swimsuits! Whether you’re gearing up for spring break, a mid-winter vacation, or simply for the fabulousness that comes with a change in seasons - it’s time to leave the comfort of Denialville and accept the fact that the days of hiding behind piles of chunky layers are numbered. So read on for tips on how to shop for bathing suits, then check out our slideshow for 10 reasons to get psyched for swim-suit season.
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