Love Hate T-Shirt

For lovers, haters, and everyone in-between, French designer Rachel Plefger's clever tee takes the idea of an ambigram—a word that can be read from a variety of angles—one step further. Available so that it reads either "Love" or "Hate," the mirror image reads opposite. Starts at $22 from Made in Design. via Neatorama For tattoo ambigrams see the recent piece on Needled. Also on Cool …

Inara Organics Babussu Lip Balm

Not all lip balms are created equal. Inara Organics Babussu lip balm is a superior solution for a soft smooth lips with a commitment to quality, environmentalism, and good design. Instead of a lint-attracting tube, Inara is packaged in a wafer-thin rectangular metal box with door that slides back. When ready to dab, the balm is soft but not soupy, transforming reptile skin into a …

Alternative Apparel

A good t-shirt is hard to find, but Alternative Apparel (a clever(?) play on garment giant American Apparel) offer superior quality in a variety of styles and colors. Our product testers report that the material is softer than American Apparel and of seemingly finer quality. First of all, they’re pre-washed so there should be no shrinkage. And the manufacturer boasts that they’re stitched to be …