Rebecca Minkoff - Heavy Metal Flame Satchel ~ love the flat studs, so tempting! And cute black polka dots on blue lining...

Paperself Eyelashes ~ intricately cut paper false eyelashes inspired by the art of chinese paper-cutting. Very cool packaging/displays and stunning to see in person on! (More wearable than i expected!)

Freitag takes truck tarp bags to a new level with the new REFERENCE Line coming in the fall... but first a Limited Edition Silver Edition of 34 pieces at 10 Corso Como (and apparently gold at Colette). See closeups of the beautiful details!

Tempting! New Ripstop Nylon Converse Chucks ~ lovely silver and green...

FromSthlm is currently featuring the adorable hand painted clogs of Åsa Westlund's Spring 2010 collection

Diamancel ~ mani/pedi files covered in diamonds ready to take on even the craziest callus? "...ultimate filing instrument that would become the 'Rolls Royce' of all mani/pedi essentials."

Makr's nice new limited edition of 30 Farm Bag - Simple Natural canvas tote with Undyed Horse Front (HF) Leather straps.

Burberry Crepe Biker Style Trench ~ they update the classic crepe trench with a touch of motorcycle jacket styling... from fun zips to a black and whit lining and more!

Acne/Lanvin 2010 - Dress: LF 203D - lovely!

Momma Couture Stinky Bum Clutch ~ a nice little clutch or purse insert for mom's on the go ~ insulated and perfect for diapers, wipes, and more.

Smythson Zipped Currency Case ~ Smart idea when you need to juggle too many currencies on the same trip

MOR Cosmetics has some of the most lovely packaging ~ their whole line is a must see, and are ideal random gifts for all occasions!

Lovely leather luggage tags from Smythson ~ favorite detail is that they come marked Home and Destination ~ perfect for swapping so in case they get lost they find their way to the right location!

Cast of Vices is known for their vices turned jewelry in the form of silver cig butts, pills, flies and more... perhaps a dram or a few drops of your favorite liquid libations are suited for this piece?

Deodorettes ~ exactly what they sound like ~ mini pocket sized natural+organic deodorants... with adorable graphics and scents like "Aim To Be Pleased" by MBeze

Upon seeing these in person i was mesmerized ~ there's something fascinating about the way each scale is held up with a bead ~ Ferragamo STUDDED SCALE GITHA PUMPS

50 Signature Handbags ~ ILLUSTRATED! By Jameson Simpson for LA Times Magazine

Ooooh ~ new from RuMe ~ ALL: a foldable super tote! Lightweight, zippy pockets, waterbottle/umbrella holders and more, perfect for the car, gym, travel?

LBD lust ~ barney's highlights a few picks, i'm drawn to this Lanvin option

Tempted by the James Perse Fleece Sweatshirt Dress

For the red wine geek ~ Resveratrol (Red Wine) Molecule Necklace ~ by Made With Molecules

A close up look at Moncler ~ fascinated by the details and the adorable ad campaign... did you know there's a big comic inside?

Top 25 posts here on NotCouture this week ~ looks like spring/summer is upon us ~ in the usual dark, edgy, playful NotCouture way!

3floz.com ~ with the great tagline ~ for those who travel, those who are curious, and those who can't commit.

10 Corso Como collaboration with Liberty of London!

Nike Mercurial Vapor SuperFly II tonight in Battersea Power House London ~ awesome purpleness? glowing wall of shoes? cement+glass? + feels like apple store in a shipping container? See the cool display as well as shoes!

Kenneth Cole 925 Technology ~ New line of shoes that are filled with things like Memory Foam, Cork, Flaxseed, and Sheepskin even with a bendy rubber sole!

Hard Graft Shoulder MacBook Sleeve! Beautiful.

RIP "Alexander McQueen's black whip-snake bracelet with silver-tone skull charm is the perfect accent to a rock-chic look. Wear it to add edge to a casual outfit or punctuate an all-black palette." So tempting!

Jean Paul Gaultier is the latest designer to collaborate on a plastic shoe for Brazilian brand Melissa.

Vivier's adorable tiny new Le Mini Sac ~ it's 4"x6"x2"

Threads ~ A danish company creating beautiful laptop cases ~ the green journalcase is by far our favorite!

NOTCOT favorite, Alex and Chloe, have a great trio of necklace, tee, and hoodie for the Human Rights Campaign! Love the hoodie!

Manymals - beautiful silver jewelry - in the coolest packaging ever!

Fun interview with Rick Owens on Net-A-Porter ~ his quotes feel so very NOTCOT!

Coveting these Metallic Red Christian Louboutin Patent Pumps

Pierre Hardy - Lace Bootie - Natural - "Leather "lace" cut-out open toe bootie with zipper instep and halter sling back." ~ Beautiful!

Kiki De Montparnasse Pearl Restraints... multipurpose... beautiful... layered necklace? restraints? body jewelry? all of the above... and then some?

SugarBomb! Latest from Benefit ~ A "sugar rush flush" facial powder.

Ryan Mc Sorley's Skin by Chanel final project get's us thinking about what the future of skincare and branding might be...

Maison Martin Margiela's first perfume launch in Paris ~ we were the only US site present! Absolutely stunning details ~ and i'm loving the packaging, presentation, and dot matrix press kit print outs!

Alexander Wang - Natasha Pump in Black - tempting! intrigued by the architecture of the heel

Kill Spencer's bags come with some impressive hardware and accessories... how intense are his branded metal hooks, nails, straps, and more?

Digby & Iona ~ Seppie Necklace - The octopus clings to it's chain!