Pratima Ayurvedic Skincare ~ the texture and process of the products are fascinating. A sandy powdery cleanser you mix with water, oils you combine as moisturizer, incredible natural skincare!

Chanel has me craving gold nail polish ~ their limited edition for fall is Gold Fiction

men.style.com gives us the run down of the best at Capsule NY right now!

Strangely tempted by this Erotokritos Glazed Basquet Bag ~ on sale for $246 ~ "Canvas handbag with screen-printed glossy faux sequins and patent trim throughout."

Bread & Wine ~ one of our fav bag designers, Rebecca Minkoff joined in the "reusable shopping bag" trend ~ How can you not grab a bottle and a loaf with this one on your arm?

Ren's Moroccan Rose Otto Bodywash has been a staple for me for some time now... and their new Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra Nourishing Body Oil is incredible too. Fun gift set with both, and some teas...

My inner beach bum is coming out ~ and i'm definitely seeking comfort in hoodies ~ drawn to the color/graphic on this Free People one, and fun buttons on the neckline...

Moss Mills ~ Fox Clamper Bracelet!

Mike & Chris Anson Asymmetrical Front Closure Fleece Zip-up Hoodie ~ i can't decide between black and white, but you have to go see the details on the back!

Granted, this model frightens me a bit ~ i'm intrigued by this cut ~ sarong meets baby doll, with a tulip like bottom? Voom by Joy Han, Paige Babydoll

Sculptural minimalist CONTOUR Ceramic Massage Stones from the design-centric, Jimmyjane, that believes life is better with a sexy twist.

I love the packaging of Lanvin's latest fragrance Rumeur

Shu Uemura launches a new cleanser ~ this new purple oil is the Brightening Cleansing Oil!

Louis Vuitton teams up with Comme des Garcons for an.... "interesting" new collection.

The ethereal nature of these Marchesa dresses from the Fall 08 Collection are absolutely mesmerizing

Indigo Farm Pop Up Store at Fred Segal Man launch ~ a collaboration with Adrian Nyman, the space is a beautiful mix of denim and wood from floor to ceiling, and awesome wood packaging for the denim!

Puma Ocean Racing ~ Puma's saililng line ~ love this waterproof barrel bag

The Hypercolor "trend" seems to be gaining momentum, i wonder if it will outlast the few minutes of fame it had in the 80s... the Anzevino and Florence Colour Change Collection is pretty fun!

It's not just American Apparel doing the Hypercolor thing ~ Anzevino and Florence, Puma, and others are back at it too ~ with dresses, scarves, tanks, and more

Incredible $4,000 Silver Crab Bracelet from Antonio Palladino

Givenchy Postino Alligator Bag

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"