Stella in Wonderland

So many designers this season looked to Tim Burton's take on Alice in Wonderland for inspiration, and so we saw an array of whimsical fairytale looks on the Spring 2010 runways (Chanel, Rodarte, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs...). Recently, Stella McCartney has announced that she too will be jumping down the rabbit hole, launching a her jewelry line of Wonderland inspired pieces. Expected are designs consisting of rabbits, Mad Hatter's hats, hearts, and spades. These charms are made from Plexiglass and Swarovski crystals, a very fun and playful take on costume jewelry. WWD revealed that the jewels will be available in black, sheer pink, and brown.

This theme seems very fitting for Stella, since she always has a sort of fanciful and playful look to her designs...and even her Fall 2009 ad campaign resembled something out of the Disney movie Bambi-like a fantasy world. This limited edition collection will come just in time for the hot new 3D movie release, in theatres this March, and will be sold in her boutiques next month. I can't wait to get a look at this magical collection...I'm just mad for Stella McCartney!

Glamour's Woman of the Year: Stella McCartney: The Designer

Every year Glamour comes out with its picks for whom them believe are the "Women of the Year". For 2009, the magazine has put together a list of ultra-impressive and amazingly interesting women, all from different backgrounds and each recognized for their special purpose. Some names on this list include: Rihanna "Back On Top!", Amy Poehler "The Entertainer", Maya Angelou "The Poet", and a special recognition for our First Lady: Michelle Obama. All of these ladies are magnificent in all their accomplishments, however, I was most happy to see that my fashion idol, Stella McCartney, was also chosen to appear on the list, being named "The Designer" of the year. Posted on the Glamour website, actress Natalie Portman was asked to state why she thinks Stella is women of the year, to which she answered, because "She is extending the definition of fashion to include compassion." I too have always believed that what sets Stella apart is her passion for making a difference in the world, and for making women feel empowered and completely gorgeous.

As I have said before, there is absolutely no designer whom I admire more than Stella McCartney. I have always been a huge fan of her work and vision, and I was extremely lucky to work for her at the NYC Press Office over the past two summers. The time that I spent invested in her company opened up a whole new appreciation for me; for her as a designer, for her designs, and for fashion in general. Even to this very day, I still look through magazines and subconsciously search for mentions of Stella, and when come across one, I get this overwhelming feeling of pride and excitement. I believe in everything Stella is about, whether it be her love for designing wearable and feminine clothes that make women feel pretty, or her never-ending dedication to living a green lifestyle, and as a animal rights activist. She is simply fantastic in every sense of the word, and she sure knows how to make clothes that look beautiful and effortless on real women. I predict that this will not be Stella's last recognition as an influential woman, and I can't wait to see what her next venture will be!

Pick up a copy of Glamour to get the whole story, or check it out on their website: www.glamour.com/women-of-the-year/2009/stella-mccartney

Stella McCartney Spring 2010 RTW

Stella McCartney? YES please! The writing was on the wall at the Stella McCartney Spring 2010 Ready-to-wear show this morning at Palais de Tokyo, Paris. Stella put out another flawless collection full of chic, sexy, feminine pieces that were simple, but at the same time colorful and optimistic. Like a great music album, it is nearly impossible for me to pick a favorite...but I put together a slideshow of the looks that I will certainly be recreating for myself come this Spring.

Being a loyal J.Crew girl, her use of ruffles at the neckline appealed to me immediately. J.Crew is notorious for their ruffle-collar tops that come out each season (which I own on about 6 different styles and colors). Also on the long list of things I loved about this collection; colorful florals in blue, orange, yellow and pink. Dying for the ankle-length, pleated, pink floral dress which is exactly the kind of garment that I repeatedly and unconsciously reach for in my Spring Wardrobe. What woman wouldn't feel absolutely beautiful and fabulous in a dress like that? And a Stella collection would not be complete without a pant suit. Known for her sharp tailoring with a feminine twist, Miss McCartney always delivers a handful of "borrowed from the men's section" looks. This time, it seems that the looks belonged exclusively in women's. Jackets weaved of raw silk shantung were given a pinch of pretty textured appeal with a ruffle adorning one lapel.

I have one word for Stella's Spring 2010 presentation: j'adore


To see the entire collection, visit www.style.com