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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet... Phillip Lim releases a sleevelss version of his wildly popular rosette dress, a collaboration with Koi Suwannagate.

Suit-tacular. This GQ guide on suits is surprisingly informative, thorough and helpful for building up your business wardrobe.

The Last Whimsy. Spring Fanni Crop Jacket by Eros by Erotokritos. Lots of good stuff coming out of that label lately.

Street Style. Book by Steven Vogel. Style from the skreets. My only complaint--why's there always a skateboarder image with "cool"? Ugh--the man!

Gorgeous luggage stack in read by Tanner Krolle.

Bomb Squad! Adorable leather bomber hoodie from Topshop... like Mike & Chris but British and cheap!

Shot Up Polos ~ just what they sound like.... but if people pay for distressed and destroyed jeans and tees... why not this? Awesome photoshoot and video as well.

Some dangerous jewelry by Red Start Design. I love my all silver version of the Subtle Saftey ring

These wide leg jeans by Del Forte look comfy and can also help save the earth. Denim made with organic cotton & they are partners with the sustainable cotton project

Pretty in pink. Pink Kaitlyn wedgies by Devotte with-- Oooh--perforated silver leather accents. So juicy!

Nicolita bikinis are so comfortable and adorable ~ hugging and hiding your curves in all the right places.

Mally Beauty has a two in one tweezer - with a different tweezer shape on each side

Eye candy. See work by Sara Singh and other fashion illustrators at Art Deparment.

For summer dresses I always look to Betsey Johnson. When I saw this 20s-ish 100% silk Budding Bouquet Sleeveless Dress in their window on 5th Ave, I instantly fell in lust. That pink & navy combo is delicious--and it's now on sale!

Looking for the latest fashion tome? Sample: 100 fashion designers, 10 curators (one of them being Alexander McQueen!), 400 illustrated pages--and a special edition pleated cover? Phaidon, you temptress!

On gorgeous uses of wood in fashion ~ you can't go wrong with Cero's walnut wood clutch.

iWood - the gorgeous sun glasses with wood frames and playful eco friendly shapes.

Of all the NOTCOT posts - This Izik Levy Blossom Pendant is probably one of my favorite posts to date. A gorgeous glass vial you can wear and keep a fresh flower.

For all the Tord Boontje lovers ~ remember his great Cut Here Tattoos?

TobyD has a great collection of DooDle Tees

From The String Republic comes a hot new line of designer panties and boxers... you can even design your own!

Stella McCartney's new CARE skinCARE line ~ ecocert-certified, and nice packaging/branding

French line, Locher, finds that perfect balance between delicately naive from afar and crude/poignant up close. Mesmerizingly beautiful site and gorgeous photoshoot - jewelry and tops.

Circle Jewelry's Merlot collection ~ gorgeous merlot carnelian and sterling silver come together in tear drops and hemispheres.

Circle pulls off a way to show off that girly side with a heart, yet in such a gorgeous black onyx perfectly curved gem its far more edgy.

I'm a sucker for the packaging.. Love the fancy scripty font and the clean look. Baxter of California grooming products for men.

Cute dresses in the 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent Sum 07 Collection

Fun to check out the inspiration sketches behind the Miss Sixty Fall 06 collection

French perfumier Alexandre Napoleon Bourjois created the world's first powder blush, Pastel Joues, in 1863... and its those same little blush pots that have evolved into what we love today.

Bourjois latest nail color has a brush that makes it possible to spend a speedy 1 second per nail.

Gym dance leggings and shoes, new collection Adidas by Stella McCartney.

Ice Source Play & Rewind by Bliss. Super hi-tech for your face. They both tone up your skin. You gotta read the instructions for how to use these, and check the ingredients as well! It's crazy!

If you wanted to get your hands on a Pierre Hardy bag, now's a good time... a few styles, like this black leather doctor style bag with patent leather trim, are on sale on the Canadian site Mona Moore.

Interesting pair of white ballet flats by Azzedine Alaia

Free People addiction continued ~ loving these bubble rings (especially the images with piles of them)

No offense to #167 - but if you want fangs in stylish silver and 14k ~ bittersweets ny is the only way to go. We NOTCOT kids swear by the subtle rings and necklaces.

I usually don't lose my sh-- over sneaks, but my dome is going explode if I don't get these patterned Adria Sleek De Luxes!! Help!

dress it up dress it down, cool and comfy knits made for the summer fun!

Beware, unholy item. If it's one vampire-related item you're going to buy this summer, buy the iconic oxidized silver PAM fang necklace, dude.

Castaway Skull Necklace: of all the skull necklaces still floating around... This necklace features a black onyx skull on vintage brass chain with assorted colored glass stones.

Love the super subtle graphic on this Diesel Tosio tshirt

Say what you will about the Olsen twins... but I have to say I admire their business sense. Here is their newest line called "Elizabeth and James" (pic from WWD)

Am I addicted to grey? maybe. Pleated top by Akris (on sale! but still not cheap!)