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Crabtree & Evelyn Aromatherapy Distillations

I'm absolutely loving the new Aromatherapy Distillations line from Crabtree & Evelyn. I'm using the Deep Cleansing Body Wash ($17.50) that has a fresh peppermint and lime scent that's not overwhelming. It's a great pick me up / wake me up smell. I also have been using the Conditioning Body Lotion ($19.50). The handy pump style and fresh lemony scent has me using it all the time on my hands too!

Banana Republic Cowlneck Graphic-Print Dress

Hello Spring! This Banana Republic Cowlneck Graphic-Print dress ($130) is calling my name. If only it was warmer outside.

Larimeloom

Loving everything about this Flower Jacket ($150) by Italian Indie designer, Maria Lucia Squillari, aka larimeloom on Etsy. (I came upon her store while reading frolic.) What's amazing is that this young designer sews and weaves everything herself, including modeling the clothing. Read more about her in the Etsy Featured Seller interview.

I love these pieces by her too:

Blue Wrap Shirt ($88)

Breeze Silk Shirt ($98)

Black Shrug, Short Sleeved ($42)

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• Bag Snob interviews the (gorgeous) man behind VBH!
• Second City Style: Before you buy those harem pants, see what men really think of some upcoming spring/summer trends.
• Stiletto Jungle shows where to find Katie Holmes's casual-chic maxi dress.
• StyleBakery.com goes on the hunt for chic, comfortable shoes with heels to wear every day
• Fashion Pulse Daily reviews more New York Fashion Week Shows and falls in love with Christian Siriano's footwear collection for Payless.
• Bag Bliss is obsessing over the Rebecca Minkoff studded Morning After Bag
• 55 Secret Street wonders why does the fashion industry ignore women over size 12 ?
• KRISTOPHER is wanting, wearing, and hating Helmut Lang, on sale at Gilt.
• Shopping and Info loves: Balmain for Spring 2009.
• Shrimpton Couture Talks Heidi Klum, whether YSL Pumps are too high, Victoria Beckham & Blonde Hair!
• The Shoe Goddess loves these Joie wedges so much that we are giving a pair away to one lucky reader!

Beauty:

• Beauty Snob has the mad dash quick make up solution from Sue Devitt!
• The Beauty Stop discusses Angelina Jolie's blonde look for her new spy role.
• Stylehive uncovers the truth about the drugstore beauty aisle! Not everything is a great deal!

Lifestyle/Celebrity:

• All About the Pretty is planning a trip to the Cali to try out the Wellness program at Casa del Mar.
• Allie is Wired covers the speculation about Madonna's possible new plastic surgery.

Waiting for Project Runway...

So does anyone know when the next Project Runway season will air on Lifetime? I saw Heidi Klum on Extra! tell the camera "Who knows when Project Runway will air? Nooooooo!! Not good people. I need my Project Runway. Especially with spring coming up, I get in a fashiony, sewing sort of mood in me. Last I heard there's a lawsuit battle going on between Bravo and the production company. Not sure what's going on but I want my PR!

In the meantime, I recently found last season's winner, Leanne Marshall's blog. Pictured above are photos from behind the scenes at her recent Fall 2009 Fashion Show.

I love reading about others' design process and Leanne doesn't dissapoint in this blog. Here, she shows some great photos of making her winning collection.

Fresh Mint

The color mint is catching my eye ever since Sarah Jessica Parker declared her Oscar dress "barely mint". The color mint is like a softer touch of green or turquoise, which looks oh so perfect for Spring. I'm loving this JCrew Solid Silk Garland Cami ($88) that will look great paired with skirts or jeans.

Here are more mint colored fashions:

Dazzling-dots Pencil Skirt ($158 at JCrew)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Key Lime Nettle Dot Dress ($378 at Chickdowntown.com)

Dolman Sleeve Sweater Top ($19.80 at Forever 21)

Built by Wendy Online Sample Sale

Built by Wendy is having an online sample sale from now until March 4th (via NY Mag). To shop now, just visit the sample sale section where prices range from $10-$70+.Grab this floral babydoll dress for only $30 (regular $164).

Here are more of my picks from the sale:

Scalloped Cotton Floral Top ($10, regular $135)

Cropped Denim Jacket ($40, regular $180)

Velvet Deep Back Minidress ($40, regular $360)

Wool Felt Evening Coat ($50, regular $360)