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Beauty • Fashion

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Pamper Those Poor Feet! Our Favorite Foot Care Superstars..

I spent last weekend having fun with my girlfriends in Las Vegas, and while the trip was a huge success, my feet are another story. In fact, the only adjective that comes to mind when I think of the current state of my feet is "mangled." Two very long nights of 5+ inch BCBGirls platform t-straps (so worth the pain!) will do that to you. But limping around in my ballet flats is getting old fast, and now I'm in the market for some serious feet fixer-uppers. Luckily it appears that there is an impressive number of stiletto-lovers in the Hive, because I've been able to find a ton of creams, buffers, wraps, and scrubs all made with the tortured foot in mind. Like this adorable Burt's Bees Pedicure Kit which looks tiny, but is actually packed with pedicure necessities like a pumice stone, coconut foot creme, and an adorable pair of socks to keep your toes cozy and soft. For a thick and creamy foot treatment, look no further than this handcrafted Eucalyptus Oil Shea Butter Foot Cream. It's blended with organic unrefined shea butter and is infused with anti-fungal tee tree oil to make sure feet stay fresh. Your feet deserve a treat! Search the Hive for more foot care superstars, and be sure to check out my SLIDESHOW to see my favorite items!

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Travel

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Plan a Bond-Worthy Escape To The One&Only Ocean Club In The Bahamas This Winter!

This winter, if you are craving to escape somewhere that is tropical, elegant, and definitely splurge-worthy, consider the One&Only Ocean Club in the Bahamas. Since the Ocean Club was featured in the James Bond flick Casino Royale just a couple of years back, fans of Bond (or maybe just Daniel Craig) may already feel familiar with the resort's hushed decadence and luxe British colonial decor. Luckily, you don't have to be a dashing British spy to enjoy this fabulous resort located, very fittingly, on Paradise Island. What was once a private estate and mid-1900's Hollywood hot spot, the "Club" is now an enchanting escape and island playground for the adventurous travelers, the spa-lovers, the golfers, and the gourmands alike. Craving relaxation? Then grab a good book, a beach towel, and a frozen drink and spend the day on the resort's pristine and private alabaster beach. Craving excitement? Then walk next door to the neighboring 18-hole championship golf course, or stay resort-side to try some jet-skiing, snorkeling, or exploring of the Club's stunningly landscaped Versailles gardens. Enjoy High Tea, complimentary afternoon champagne (served by butlers, of course), and at sundown head over to the beachside restaurant, Dune, for cocktails and critically-acclaimed French-Colonial cuisine. So whether you come to the eat caviar and stay in one of the Club's private villas just like your favorite British secret agent, or if you are simply craving a chic yet exotic getaway, consider Bahamas hot spot the One&Only Ocean Club. Click SLIDESHOW for more information and pictures of the fabulous Ocean Club resort.

Also Read :   bahamas, caribbean, caribbean travel, casino royale, escapes

Beauty

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Store Your Beauty Loot in Style!

Train cases are the perfect way to store your favorite beauty essentials in style. Not only would the classic cases make a pretty addition to any counter-top, but these timeless storage solutions now come in a ton of modern styles. Decadent chocolate mock-python exterior and heavy metal detailing makes it difficult to believe that the "Tricks of the Trade" train case will only set you back $17.50! For a train case with a little more brand power, consider investing the Juicy Couture for Sephora, "Juicy Loves Sephora" train case. With a striped exterior and quilted pink interior, it would be a perfectly sweet way to store your beauty faves at home or on the go. For more fabulous ways to store your beauty loot in style, search the Hive, and check out my SLIDESHOW to see my five favorite train cases.

Also Read :   beauty, cosmetic case, gift, gifts, gifts for her

Design • Travel

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Mexico's La Purificadora Hotel Serves Up A Refreshing Place to Unwind

Who would have ever envisioned that a colonial-era water purification plant in Pueblo, Mexico, could one day be transformed into a modern sanctuary? Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta had both the vision and the talent to transform the original 1884 structure into its current state, La Purificadora, a stylish 26-guest room architectural masterpiece and colonial oasis. When designing the hotel, Legorreta drew inspiration from the original structure's purpose by using "purity" as the guiding theme in his design. The 3-story open-air lobby of La Purificadora may be minimalistic in color (only black, white, and purple are used), but it's not without industrial-sized drama by means of a stone staircase that floats majestically down to the main entry below. All 26 of the guest rooms are filled with colonial influence, contemporary flavor, and spectacular views of the city. Tranquil water served as the inspiration for the rooftop terrace's 30-meter glass-sided lap pool, as well as the glass closets in guest rooms, and the glass balconies that can be found throughout the hotel. And what stylish new hotel can be complete without a trendy on-site restaurant? Well, La Purificadora's no exception. The hotel's ground floor restaurant serves up gourmet versions up regional Mexican specialties like mole-rubbed beef and conchinita pibil. So the next time that you're craving a getaway like you crave a tall and refreshing glass of water, consider paying a visit to La Purificadora. For more information and some amazing pictures from Hotel La Purificadora in Pueblo, Mexico, check out my SLIDESHOW.

Also Read :   architecture, colonial, destination, gotta getaway, hive slides

Home

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Creative Candles To Set The Mood...

With the days now shorter and the nights colder, consider bringing warmth and flattering light into your home with candles. They're an excellent way to add an upscale and sumptuous atmosphere to your home without spending very much money. And since they come in so many unique styles, shapes, scents, and sizes, there's a candle perfect for every setting and occasion. Best yet, I found a myriad of creative and totally unexpected candles and candle accessories in the Hive. So put those boring candlesticks away and set your house aglow with something much hotter, like these mahogany-scented tree trunk pillar candles. Structural stacked rocks are an organic and artistic way to display your favorite candles, and whimsical cupcake tea lights would make for a sweet gift idea. For more ideas on ways to set your house aglow this season, search the Hive and click on my slideshow to see my five favorite creative candle finds!

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Design • Hive5s • Home

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Hive 5: Take Your Room to the Next Level With a Patterned Rug!

Whether you want to add an extra punch to a room, or are starting with a blank slate, a patterned rug is an excellent addition or central piece from which to draw inspiration. This Hive 5 shows gives you many options; from playful styles to ornate and formal, I've got you covered. Check out notNeutrals' playful rug, perfect for a children's room or the child in all of us. Thomas Paul's rug will have you and your guests taking the ink blot test, what do you see? Take your pick with Madeline Weinrib, her simple rugs come in a ton of colors! For all this and more check out the SLIDESHOW!

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Shopping • Fashion

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Stylehive Spotlight: Meet One Relaxed, Image Conscious Environmentalist!

Today's featured Stylehiver Secretbird showcases cool finds from literally every category. Whether it's architecture, naturally-inspired jewelry, innovative housewares, or fashion, it's all in her Hive. What's so great about her profile is the cohesiveness that emerges as you go through her saves. They all seem to refer to one mature point of view. With a natural California sensibility, Secretbird has something for the relaxed, image conscious environmentalist in all of us. Check out my SLIDESHOW to view my faves from her Hive, and start following her today!

Also Read :   architecture, california, fashion, featured, hive

Hive5s • Style • Shopping • StyleAdvice • Fashion

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Hive 5: Shorties Unite Behind Nude Pumps!

How would you like to be taller? Well there's a bit of fashion magic that creates the illusion of added height - nude heels! They work by elongating the leg. A heel in any other tone will create contrast cutting the leg line at the ankle. The nude color actually works to extend the leg. And since the color is neutral and blends in, the heels go with everything. This versatility makes nude heels a wonderful investment. For a funky vibe check out Chloe's thick heeled pump with a collared edge and bonus hidden platform, invest in a pair of Christian Louboutin heels in patent leather, or opt keep your look classic with Kate Spade's renditions in suede and ostrich embossed leather. More styles and details are in the SLIDESHOW - so get clicking!

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StyleDiary • Fashion

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Stylediary Spotlight: Milly Just Wears What Feels Right!

In fashion, being comfortable is not always the objective. And many of us end up following trends despite knowing that not everything that happens in fashion suits us. Stylediarist Milly maintains her style sensibility while simultaneously managing not to fall into the fashion grind. Her style philosophy is to wear things that make her feel and look good. Feeling comfortable in your clothing boosts confidence and allows you to flourish, and this Melbourne science student is doing just that. Without molding herself to any particular style, she manages to pull off whatever she puts on. Whether it's vintage, business casual, or easy going, she wears each look - they don't wear her. Check out my SLIDESHOW to see how I narrowed down her diary to the best of her best, and make sure to check out Milly's Stylediary for yourself!

Also Read :   casual, clothing, confidence, diary, fashion

Design • Fashion

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Jewelry Class: Alexandrite a Worthy Upstart in the World of Rubies and Turquoise

In the far-reaching history of gemstones in jewelry, alexandrite is one of the "newer" stones, having been discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in the 1830s and named for Czar Alexander II at his coming of age ceremony; other gems such as turquoise, rubies, and pearls, have deeply ancient roots. So what's so exciting about relative newcomer alexandrite, affectionately called "alex" by many jewelers? For starters, it's truly scarce: natural alexandrite is extremely rare, especially in sizes over one carat. But the most fascinating aspect of this gem is its color-change characteristic, with the best quality stones displaying a brilliant verdant green in sunlight or fluorescent light and shifting to a remarkably rich red in incandescent light or candlelight; lesser quality stones are still unusually lovely, showing blue-green in fluorescent light and plummy purple in incandescent light. Read on for more on how to tell real from fake, and click my SLIDESHOW for some more of the amazing Alex!

Also Read :   accessories, alex, alexandrite, bracelet, cocktail

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