Stylehive

We may have left Christmas in the dust (unless you're like me and are still buying presents for yourself with the gift returns), but it's never too soon to start thinking about your next wish list...

It might just be my inner Vegas showgirl talking, but when I think New Year's beauty, I imagine sparkles, sequins, glitter, metallics -- the works...

The old adage, "a girl can never have enough shoes" is definitely one of my style mantras. I'm pretty sure I have over 20 pairs of shoes in my closet! So why shouldn't I apply that motto to the rest of the house too...

I just got a new set of makeup brushes and a Chanel Makeup Case ($120 at Neiman Marcus) from my husband for Christmas. The case was inspired by the case the Chanel makeup artists carry and I love that inside there are lots of compartments and removable zipper bags...

These days, a shoe needs to have some pretty innovative design for me to take notice. The majority I've been seeing at department stores and online are the usual combination of black leather, studs or zippers...

Kate Spade is usually quite the minimalist queen (okay, maybe not when it comes to her shoes), so while I love her practical shapes, it's rare that I'll get super excited over any particular design, save for the occasional sparkly hobo or bright pink Stevie satchel...

She may have been dismissed from Louis Vuitton, but Madonna didn't waste any time getting another high-fashion gig. This time she's playing a sexy Italian housewife in a Dolce & Gabbana ad campaign...

I have to admit that it's a little too cold for ice cream even though I know plenty of people who love to enjoy a sundae on a chilly day. Most people love ice cream, but like any indulgence the high calorie count can catch up to the best of us...

Cassius Eyewear is now available at Karmaloop.com! Super cool sunglasses brand Cassius caters to the ultimate fashionista. Oversized, lightweight and comfortable, these glasses are form-fitting and sit fantastically on the face...

Oh, 2009 -- it shall go down in history as the year of the Twilighters, Kanye West apologies, and Twitter. But let's not forget that the fashion industry has plenty of its own mishaps to ruefully look back on...

If I could send one e-present your way this jolly season, it would be this little piece of advice: keep your festive fashion "unmentionables" safely guarded...

Holiday hairstyles are always a bit tricky. Most of us get our hair cut and styled in such a way that we can just wear it down without accessories, but at the holidays you kind of want something a little bit more festive...

I love giving beauty-related gifts to friends and family during the holidays -- not only do I feel less guilty about my own spontaneous purchases, but I also have an opportunity to work my present-getting magic. Let's go shopping! I love the holidays...

Most everybody likes a good bottle of wine, but there are certain people out there who live and breathe wine...