On the cleopatra snake themes that are back: Jean-Michel Cazabat Twister Sandals in Gold and Dark Silver ~ leather snakes that wrap their way up your leg for summer

Jack Rabbit Collection Concord Tote

Bird Handbags ~ i love the Lady line... in lamb, ostrich, and calf leathers

For all those who loved the bows and wrapping more than the gifts at times... a Maison Martin Margiela silver gift bow on a ring!

Currently indulging an obsession with Lanvin and Satin... how adorable are the various clutches in blues?

Cute new Pinpoint Oxford Button-Up Shirt in a slim classic unisex fit also from... American Apparel! They sure seem to be branching out these days...

American Apparel Thermochromatic Sheer Jersey T-Shirt!!! I somehow missed out on this 80's/90's trend as a kid, but now they are back... white when hot, colored when cold...

Another bizarre/brilliant use for bleeding our your markers... as transforming clothing prints! renewable clothing by fernando brízio at the flexibility - design in a fast changing society in Torino, Italy. See videos!

Stella McCartney for Le Sportsac ~ i'm not feeling most of the collection, but this Mum Tote comes with changing pad, removable cosmetic bag, and insulated pockets for bottles ~ nice for new Moms!

"Take Ivy was the product of Japanese photographer T. Hashiyada, who traveled to America to photograph the fashion of ivy league schools." Like old school Sartorialist?

Have you tried an Aspirin Mask? Literally crushing up aspirin and adding some hot water, aloe, etc - to make quite the clarifying/exfoliating/smoothing all over mask!

The Ojon Tawaka "BALL" ~ is basically like a baseball sized dark chocolate ball that you roll all over your body as a body exfoliating treatment ~ see how they package this - as well as how they make it!

On more colorful distractions ~ also liking this Free People V-neck Sateen Dress ~ cute straps on the back

Distracting myself with this playful Free People Coastline Dress ~ crochet bodice over woven print ~ and adorable cap sleeves

Surfmonk ~ eco-friendly bamboo terry robes, coverups, and towels (with adorable straps)... a super cozy line that's calling out to my inner beach bum.

Stella McCartney Wool needlepoint platform pump. FALL 2008 READY-TO-WEAR

Made nearly completely of carbon fiber... Nike Mercurial Vapor SL Firm Ground Soccer Shoes... wow

Old Money by Yoko Devereaux is a limited edition collection of necklaces created by hand carving coins till only their primary designs show.

Oooh APC has a gorgeous new weekender bag coming out...

Bliss and Philips team up - Deluxe Spa-At-Home Grooming System ~ i picked one up and this cordless wet/dry grooming system with multiple attachments and fun samples ~ works great, perfect for summer...

Les must de Cartier ~ Cartier sent over a gorgeous book that just opened my eyes to the decadent and playful times of Cartier Lifestyle in the 70s and 80s... wow.

Father's Day is coming~ the One and Only Man Can is hilarious, yet useful, if you really have no clue at all what to get him... 15% off orders of $30 or more at Delight, with code: NOTCOTrox (exp 6/20/08)

Since i've been a bit behind while traveling, here's a super roundup of some of the most popular 100 from NOTCOT, TasteSpotting, and NotCouture from the last few weeks...

Totally mesmerized by the color of this shimmery V Neck Dress by: Loeffler Randall [Don't forget you can get 25% off with the code: NOTCOT25]

On things i wish i had on this trip ~ Shu Uemura has new travel sets! This Depsea Moisture set would have been perfect this week!

Oooh ~ for all your nature loving ravers... stephanie simek (of the eyelash and gold lined quail egg shell jewelry) ~ she has put leds inside sea cookies (sand dollar family) as wearable broaches!

As much as i do love Benefit's Benetint, sometimes its just a bit toooooo red for me, so now i'm madly lusting for the new Posietint! "poppy-pink tinted lip & cheek stain"

Happy 4th bday to Doe SF!!! (one of my SF faves) Lots of adorable clothes, accessories, and more ~ 25% off on May 23rd ONLY with the promo code "4 years!" to celebrate!

Joey Roth's Garden Geta ~ we first covered these woody flip flops back in april 2005, and three years later i finally get to see them in person! Gorgeous... the pair is cut from the same slice of wood!

Oooh db clay has new super eco friendly designer wallets... in collection 3.1 there is a sweet grey on black version of their classic stampage print. [Code: notcot20 gets you 20% off]

Mixko expands their line of Bone China rings ~ from an updated skull and barbie/ken inspired heads to 1D multi faceted diamond rings... check out the new collection!

Ooooh a silver pencil - bracelet? Love this Pencil Promo by Promo Preview Style...

Hermes jumps into the DIY Paper Craft world with their pdf of the classic Kelly bag - simply print, cut, glue, and you have your own!

Madly lusting after this new Tumi Townhouse Wardrobe Trunk ~ complete with three pull down drawers and a space for hanging clothes as well...

On fun playful spring dresses, strangely drawn to this Catherine Malandrino Pleated Front Dress in silk

Oooh Audrey Tautou will be the new Face Of Chanel for No. 5 in 2009 - accompanied by a little Chanel film with the director of Amelie!!! ... as well as playing Coco Chanel in a new french film

Attus Apparel takes douchiness to a new level... Planet Douche - because popping 23 collars makes it hot? Couldn't stop laughing when this showed up in my inbox...

Packaging that pulled me in... Baxter of California's line of men's skincare is not only all matte and black/blue/white, but also covered in ASCII ART!

New Foley + Corinna Studded City Clutch ~ i'm tempted... so tempted... liking this casual subtly studded update of the classic city totes

I went hunting for some rain so that i could slip on some Swims over my suede flats, and give them a proper review!

What kind of footprint are YOU leaving? Here are a few nature inspired soles - from swims and bespoke parisian berluti's.

Stephanie Cesaire - Joséphine en agneau platinium - adorable belted bag from her fall/winter 08/09 collection

Liking this long lightweight 4 oz. denim dress - Patio Dress in Mercer from 7 for all Mankind.... perfect for this finicky norcal "spring" weather.

"Meet Chanel’s new baby: its fall 2008 color collection, the first under Chanel’s new creative director of makeup, Peter Philips. The collection, due on counter in July, includes Gold Fiction, a softly shimmering nail polish, $30;"

Brevity - freshly launched new site and Stainless Steel line of gorgeous jewelry!

Also craving these long seamed skirts to run around in for this hot summer weather from free people...