Cordarounds (yes the peple who make cords that go the other way) ~ has awesome bike to work khakis ~ seams and pocket are reflective!

Believe it or not, this deeply cowled top by Lara Miller flips over to become a less deeply cowled dress. Too cool! Plus, it's 100% bamboo and made in the USA.

This button down shirt dress by Ben Sherman is super cute! It would look adorable paired with dark tights.

Fashion icon Diane Pernet exercises minimalism. We should take notes.

Add some flower power to any outfit with this Missoni flower necklace. Wear it with your fave LBD or with casual white tee and jeans.

I cannot stop looking at jewelry lately! Kyyote is the product of Amanda Loos, eco-super girl who rescues exotic woods and vintage odds and ends and turns them into statement jewelry pieces. Plus, two trees are planted for each piece sold.

Made by Noemi makes this scarf in squared blue/black/green wool, lined on the edges with black/white pepita wool. Classic!

Fun! Proenza Schouler Large Leather PS1 Bag - Black

Rebecca Minkoff - Jamie Wallet - in Noir Combo

Christiane Diehl makes some of the best recycled jewelry I've ever seen from materials such as tire inner tubes and air mattress.

Single coat dress is very popular and easy to wear at anytime. Very classy!

Pity its out of stock, but this would have been a super cute gift for a cyclist! Obey U-Lock ring

Rojas has a tie/necklace ~ comes in a few colors, and it's only 38$ And for black friday everything at 80's Purple is 30% off until 12/1 with code "black08"

NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #12: Elsewares is giving away one Nooka Glow Zub Zen H watch! The one that was originally made in a batch of 15 just for Kanye West... it Glows In The Dark!!!

Very comfortable real leather ankle boots. Good to go with skirts and skinny jeans!

Check out these amazing silver embossed Comme des Garcons wallets. Some interesting flair added to the classic wallets.

The second edition of the "Salon Belles Montres" will open tomorrow in Paris. All the most famous watchmaking brands will attend this event.

DC LIFE has announced that they will be lacing up the staff at the Hotel on Rivington with these Sector 7 shoes. A nice piece of footwear to go with their Ted Baker London uniforms.

Dazed and Confused's October cover story concept was dreamt up by Gareth Pugh and Nick Knight. Interesting insight from behind the scenes.

perrrrrfect for holiday parties, this sleek,columnar dress shimmers with platinum sequins. lined in organic soy jersey. seen in performa arts metal ball,hintmag and fader. carbon-neutral shipping from new york.

Korean-born, French-raised designer, Raphael Young, comes from a family of shoe makers, has an artisan level of craftsmanship. footwear that approaches couture.

Hello Kitty for MAC cosmetics... so kawaii!

Tie-Ups ~ the italians are taking over with their metal free playful colorful accessories ~ these belts made me think of the new TooLate Watches (#3384)

Love the dresses and photography of Eternal Child Automne Hiver 2008 The tea party collection

Washing myself to SMELL like a cocktail? ~ new Zirh Cocktail Bars ~ also in Hurricane, Cucumber Martini, Long Island Iced Tea, Sake Bomb, and Screwdriver!

My party dress of choice this season - an emerald green, 100% silk bustier dress by House of Spy.

Valet mag shows how to patch things up with the return of Ivy League leather-patched elbows.

SF-based Upper Playground has a new Premium hoodie line. Great menswear fabrics!

TooLate ~ check out these new watches ~ awesomely packaged in jars, these playful, colorful, waterproof watch bands are apparently a hit in italy and only just coming to the US!

Super cute RECORD NECKLACES! Deers and Robots! (don't forget to use your delight coupon!)

This adorable shoe is to die for. And at $150 to boot (pun intended).

I love necklaces with bows, especially this one from the Merchants & Marine collection by TomTom!

Jahyun Rita Baek uses cut acrylic to topographically create geometric forms. Really beautiful work!

Marketa Richterova's Carbon Collection jewelry makes carbon fiber look more like a robo-snake like organic structure...

ok, so I'm a big fan of sequins and leggings. these John Varvatos for Converse leggings would definitely make my day!

Rocketoro points out that their Blossom Pendant (a NOTCOT fave) is not just for cut flowers! You can plant tiny seeds in there too!

Bumble and Bumble's Holiday goodies for 2008 are here ~ and i am completely obsessing over the Bandball ~ 100 hair elastics on a Bb branded core perfectly sized not to stretch your hair things out, grooved to hold them in... cool gift boxes too!

Perfect gift for the writer ~ Giant Nib Necklace from Tatty Devine in London. Gold acrylic laser cut nib with black crystal drops. chain 24" - nib 5"

Adorable Bird Ring - Black enameled sterling silver ring with 2 black birds. From designer Alice Eden.

Flirty and very pretty is how I would describe the Hussy summer 2009 collection. The belt,ruffles and the soft flowing fabric of this dress makes it perfect for a special occasion.

my girl likes to party all the time. 'tis the season to sparkle...in aryn k.

Pssst ~ did you see we launched the NOTContests page? Up in the navbar? It's a new space to keep track of anything you can WIN! =) Also, a fun excuse to draw wizards, castles, dragons and such...

Wether you like it or not, holiday season has descended upon us. That means party season is in full swing, but fear not, we have the best party frocks to make you the belle of the ball.

Victorian pocketwatch-style locket, just like that of the White Rabbit's in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! by Rock n Rose