Marni Me

Recently I got a whiff of a close friend's Marni scented wrist, and it was love at first whiff. Not only is the package design decidedly chic (something I'd be proud to display on my dresser!), but the scent itself is complex; sweet and peppery with a hint of rose. Putting this on my birthday wish list!

MAC Attack

MAC Cosmetic's latest collaboration with illustrator Julie Verhoeven is incredible! I love how colorful the packaging is, and it reminds me a bit of Lanvin, no? Is it bad that I'm already making a mental Christmas list? Too soon?

That's My Jam

Have you guys heard of Inna Jam? It's a Berkley based jam company with flavors like Santa Rosa Plum, Marion Blackberry and Plenty Spicy Jalapeno. Inna Jam offers seasonal jam subscriptions for Summer, Spring, Winter and Fall - such a good gift idea! Jams are available for purchase on the website, and are delivered by bicycle in the Berkley area. Cute!!

Plus - the packaging is so right up my alley. To get your own jar, visit innajam.com.

A.P.C does your laundry

I hate doing laundry, but this little bottle of detergent stopped me in my tracks. Best of all, it smells like lemon and cedarwood. If my laundry soap looked (and smelled) like this, I might be persuaded to make it down to the laundromat a little more. At $35 a bottle, that won't be happening anytime soon, but a girl can dream :)

available for purchase at A.P.C.

Lemony Fresh

How great is this packaging for California-based Limoncello di Sonoma? So fun and bright! Makes me excited for summer. Especially after I read this recipe on their website:

Carneros Cooler
Ingredients:
1oz Limoncello di Sonoma
2oz Tequila
3 Strawberries
2 Basil leaves
Squeeze of fresh lemon
½ oz Simple syrup
2oz Club Soda

Directions:
Muddle Strawberries and basil. Add remaining ingredients in an ice filled cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Pour into a tall glass and top with club soda.

YUM! For more recipes, check out the Hello Cello website.

Fire & Ice

I'm loving the vintage packaging of this Revlon Fire & Ice lipstick. Clean, simple and the perfect color for spring!

Lip Service

Although this winter has been particularly mild, I've still been feeling a bit stuck in the winter doldrums. So when I stumbled upon Jouer Cosmetic's lovely lip sheers named after island paradises like St.Tropez and Positano, I was like, Calgon take me away.



My package from Jouer arrived this week, and I'm pleased to say it rocks. Their packaging is pretty and feminine and all orders come with your choice of two samples. Best of all, the lip sheer I order (Capri) made my lips feel like they were on vacation. All that and SPF 15...damn Gina!



To send your lips on a getaway, check out Jouer.

city smells

I really love this new line of city inspired parfums by Le Labo. The packaging is so simple and minimal, but the scents sound amazing (think pepper and roses). At $220 a pop, they ain't cheap, but this would be great way to "treat yo-self, 2011!!!".

untitled

I really love the packaging for the Maison Martin Margiela fragrance "Untitled". So clean and simple. The scent is described as "...boxwood, incense, bitter orange...as if they had been gathered after the rain." I don't know what wet incense smells like, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

Available, obviously, at the ever-chic Colette.

Sweet Stellina

I have to say, I love the branding for new sweets & gelato spot Stellina in NYC's Lower East Side. I mean, they have flavors like Bananimal - banana gelato studded with animal crackers. Annnnd they deliver.

Let's just say it looks like my kind of place. That chocolate cake and I have a very bright future together.

via tasting table.

splash time

I just love the colors (and the minimalist packaging) for Marc Jacob's new line of splash perfumes. The flavors are Ginger, Cranberry and Curacao. Who's ready for summer!?

smell me

Last night after work, I stopped by The Body Shop and brought this little lady home with me. I'm newly obsessed!! Have you guys used White Musk before? I can't stop sniffing myself. HELP!!

p.s. I really love the simple, bare bones packaging and the fact that the bottle is so tiny. It feels like a secret potion!

something to wine about

The Dieline has a round-up of the years best wine labels. These are some of my favorite (love the swimmer!). Check out the rest here.

i want candy

I collect candy wrappers from everywhere I travel. These little treats caught my eye on Saveur.

inked

Great packaging for an interesting perfume (apparently it smells like Japanese ink). Read the press release here.

gimme some honey

I LOVE this simple and modern packaging for Sheffield Honey Company - an English brand. via The Dieline.

undie-mail

How cute are these undies? I love the Air Mail Envelope packaging! Designer Daphne Javitch created these when she couldn't find a low-slung pair that wasn't too sexy or too granny.

The result, adorable! Available at Opening Ceremony.

first

I am in LOVE with the Anya Hindmarch designed amenity bags available in the First Class Cabin on British Airways. So chic! Now, I just have to save my pennies for a first class international flight...ugh. Found here.

do my makeup

I love the packaging of Topshop's Makeup, but their online tutorials are pretty sweet too.

soy what?

Zits suck. So when a friend recommended Fresh's Soy Face Cleanser, I gave it a go. Yes - twas an expensive little purchase at around $15 for under 3 oz., but it smells awesome and makes my skin less zitty. Nice. Plus, it's small enough to take on trips and not get hassled by TSA. Two thumbs up! Available at Sephora's around the globe, people.