Ears To The Street: Tea Parties & Rabbit Holes.Taking Cues From Alice. Top left to right, clockwise: Both Heels from Moschino, Alice and Wonderland polish collection from OPI, Tux tights from Baroque, Suit by Rachel Roy, Shirt from Uniqlo x Disney collection, Rabbit purse from Judith Leiber, Dress by Alexander McQueen (R.I.P.)

Playing with the Queen of hearts…wardrobe, that is, certainly shouldn’t hurt! With today’s much anticipated release of  Tim Burton’s “Alice In Wonderland”, we look towards Mad Hatters, (The) Mock Turtles and Queens of Hearts for style inspiration. The fantastical world of Wonderland offers up vibrant colors and whimsical shapes and patterns. From affordable finds from the Uniqlo x Disney Collection to pieces that might be a dip in the “rabbit hole”, like a Judith Leiber novelty purse,  you can incorporate Rose Garden looks without looking like an extra from the set.

Ears To The Street: Tea Parties & Rabbit Holes.Taking Cues From Alice. From Left to Right, clockwise: Zac Posen Fall 2010, Card Suit bracelet from Tatty Devine, Quilted Purse from the Uniqlo x Alice in Wonderland Collection, Heart Purse and Heart Print Dress from Moschino, Rose purse by Judith Leiber, bracelet and necklace by Stella McCartney.

Here are looks and accessories that pay homage to Alice and The Queen of Hearts. The seasons bold blue finds it way into apparel and footwear and hearts are never out of fashion. Ruffled hosiery from Baroque and play your cards right with an adorable bracelet from Tatty Devine. You’ll be looking sharp from any tea party. Sorry, no mock turtle(necks) here.

Eyes To The Sky: Cape Fear? You Better Get Over It. Fall 2010 1. Sonia Rykiel 2. Chloé 3. Yves Saint Laurent 4. Celine 5. Matthew Williamson

Not just for the likes of Sherlock Holmes, the cape has turned up more than once on some of the industry’s top designer’s sketch pads for Fall 2010. Don’t fear this silhouette! The designers took different takes on this this retro shape. From traditional styles with welted arm slits to the to-die-for over sized poncho-esque (I said “esque”, poncho’s get a bad wrap, um pun intended) Barbour/Belstaff inspired creation from Viktor & Rolf, you can go goth with Valentino or lady like chic with Sonia Rykiel. See, something for everyone! You could even get away with an a-line shaped coat or jacket set on your shoulders…instant cape! So you have your motorcycle jacket, you’re getting your trench coat and now planning to top off your outerwear collection with a cape. You have about 5-6 more months to get used to this idea. Don’t be scared.

Eyes To The Sky: Cape Fear? You Better Get Over It. Fall 2010 1. Viktor & Rolf 2. Thakoon 3. Givenchy 4. Stella McCartney 5. Valentino

Little M.I.S.S. Frustrated sez: It's Not Easy Being Green

A friend mentioned to me once that Prius drivers are the worst drivers ever: the combination of staring at a screen, switching between electric and gas, and running off smug self-entitlement gave her a reason to scream out “Move your shit, hippie!” And although her and I both would like to see polar bears make it into the next decade, I’ve witnessed enough self-righteous “green” lectures to make me want to throw a styrofoam cup at, just to piss these treehuggers off.

In my opinion, I do my best to lower my carbon footprint: tote a Nalgene water bottle, recycle, take public transportation, thrift and sell as much as possible, eat locally, and made numerous attempts start a compost pile with my banana peels and coffee filters (*shrug).

Little M.I.S.S. Frustrated: It's Not Easy Being Green

The problem with “going green” is having the privilege to make that choice. If you are blue collar, like myself, it’s hard to eat a macrobiotic arugula salad with free range Niman Ranch beef, when you can get a Jumbo Jack for 99 cents. What I do not appreciate are people, rich people, who make me feel guilty for eating anything with a face and hold me personally responsible for the deforestation necessary to eat that meal.

And buying Burt’s Bees or Kashi or Stella McCartney or Whole Foods is missing the point, since any extraneous consumerism, green or not, is added carbon emissions to the atmosphere (don’t even get me started on “investment pieces”!). So while I support corporations, buildings, and automobiles going green, why don’t we, human beings, fix our thinking first and simply learn to live on less? Easier said than done, but let’s start with showing, not telling, people how we can have more respect for the environment, and starting with each other.

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monáe, the Grammy nominated singer has been on our style radar for awhile now. The Bad Boy/Wondaland Arts Society artist comes to us via Kansas, New York City, Atlanta, and now she is in the land of Metropolis (year 2719) championing the neo-rockabilly look with an unforgettable mega pompadour. Although she regards her style as “Just Monae,” “minimalist and classic,” her tailored signature style compliments her avant garde R&B sound beautifully. There has definitely been a revival of the rockabilly (1950’s Americana) look on the runways. Sonia Rykiel and Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony both showed Fall 09 collections paired with creepers shoes, a rockabilly staple. I’m into the androgyny of this look. Monae makes it her own with the grandiose pompadour and feminine details, like bow ties and mod-style earrings.

Star on the rise - Androgyny meets Preppy Classic

Check out this interview where she talks about her “big brothers in the industry” Big Boi and Andre 3000, challenging creativity, inspirations, and her life long commitment to art.

Style Hunter

Shop the Retro look!
- Marc Jacobs Knitted Wool Cape available at mytheresa.com
- Stella McCartney Knitted Paillette Pants also available at mytheresa.com
- Lahaie black and white flats over at Aldo Shoes
- Super matte black basic wayfarers available over at OAK NYC
- Tuxedo pants by MCQ can be found at theoutnet.com
- Jeffrey Campbell’s Winkle Studded Creepers in Blue Suede at one of my favorite sites Nastygal.com
- Splice Neck Tie by Cheap Monday at Karmaloop.com
- Ribbon-trim textured-stripe shirt from The Gap

If I could grow my hair, this is what it would look like

Eyes To The Sky: Get Laced With A Timeless Classic. Resort 2010: Stella McCartney, Temperley London, Naeem Khan, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.

When is lace not in style? It is the stuff that makes us feel feminine and sexy, whether it’s a bit of trim or a full on Material Girl moment. Mix lace on lace, go for a hint of lace, printed lace…your future fashion moments will include……….yup, you guessed it, lace. You can go trashy or classy…rough it up or keep it polished and refined there is always a way to work in a bit of the fancy. Tights, legging, skirts, bodysuit, camisole, dress, top, jumpsuit, gloves, veil, shoes, purse…oh the list goes on. However you wear it: torn and tattered or like a lady, this timeless classic will continue to be a keeper.

Eyes To The Sky: Get Laced With A Timeless Classic. Resort 2010: Alexander McQueen, Preen, Yves Saint Laurent, and Dior.

Stella McCarthy x GapKids and babyGap

Gap, Inc is looking to expand their designer collaboration portfolio tapping Stella McCartney to design a capsule collection for the GapKids and babyGap sector. The line will hit store late 2009 and be sold in select stores in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, France Ireland, and Japan. It will also be available online in the US. The Gap operates 3,100 stores in the aforementioned countries with plans to increase thier international reach through franchise agreements in the Far East, Latin America, the Middle East, and across Europe.

“For years I’ve wanted to create a collection for kids,” she said. “It’s something I’ve often been asked about. I believe that this one-off collaboration will be a great way for customers to be able to participate in the Stella McCartney brand. I believe that kids’ clothing should be more accessibly priced, which is particularly important at the moment, given the current climate.”

The McCartney brand currently generally carries women’s ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, fragrances, eyewear, accessories, and Care skin care. In the past, McCartney has worked with H&M and is in her second season with her adidas by Stella McCartney line. The H&M release drew a frenzy among the young fashion set. The adidas line proves that she can deliver both performance and function. The design house has been operating since 2001 in a joint venture with the Gucci Group.

Khaki’s and cotton shirts will never go out of style, we just need a little reminder sometimes. The Gap lured in this years CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees, which include Alexander Wang and Vena Cava, to recreate the classic khaki fabric. This is the kind of retail innovation we like to see! Expect that to hit stores June 16th.

Stella McCartney Resort 2010: A "more consumer-friendly" collection.

Resort collections are gaining more traction with each season due to their wearability and friendlier price points. Once deemed luxury and targeted at the jet setters who holiday in Belize or St. Tropez, designers are now utilizing their resort collections as a means to bridge the fall and spring seasons. This aids in keeping the showroom looking fresh while generating sales. Fashion today is faced with savvy consumers who want to look chic year round. Enter Stella McCartney’s 2010 Resort Collection, a sprightly mix of day to night wear that illustrates trend and makes a statement of style.

Sequin jackets, fun dresses, and textures ignite the edgy side of McCartney's clothes.

15 percent of the line is partially or 100 percent organic.

McCartney’s Resort 2010 collection made it’s debut on Friday night at her LA store in conjunction with a party for World Environment Day with Hollywood fashionistas like Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron, and Liv Tyler among the revelers in the crowd. The eco-friendly designer had this to say about the line, via WWD:

“We’re all fed up with walking into shops and seeing winter clothes in the middle of summer and vice versa. This collection is more consumer-friendly. We treated resort as a series of months rather than a season, and there are various fabric weights for different times of the year.”

The sophistication comes in black, of course, with the lace jumpsuit that McCartney wore at the Met Gala ...

Anouk Lepere shines effortlessly throughout the look book. Instead of doing the typical free standing model shoot, they used an eclectic mix of prop styling; balloons, inflatable dinosaurs, bubbles, and a smiling model! Looks like there is a playful mood in the design house. The color palette this round boasts bright yellow, orange, green, and a vivid blue. Floral graphics over nautical stripe dresses flirt with her youthful/sporty approach to fashion. Sequin jackets, gold dresses, and textures ignite the edgy side of McCartney’s clothes. The sophistication comes in black, of course, with the lace jumpsuit that McCartney wore at the Met Gala being a hands down standout. The Savile-Row tuxedos cropped and cut to enhance the feminine figure are stunning, the subtle attention to the shoulders is just right. Chunky necklaces with loads of cuff bracelets compliment the tousled hair and minimal makeup. Zip up peep toe heels, yes please. Leading by example, 15 percent of the line is partially or 100 percent organic.

Costume Institute Gala: Rihanna in Dolce & Gabanna, Kate Moss in Marc Jacobs, Posh in Marc Jacobs

Last night was the most important night in fashion – the Metropolitan’s Costume Institute Gala. More important than the Oscars? Yes. We’re talking about all the fashion heavyweights – models, designers, and the celebrities who wear their clothes all come together to celebrate the Costume Institute’s new exhibit. This year, the Gala was hosted by Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss – appropriately enough, as the theme was “The Model As Muse.”

Movie stars, designers and their muses came dressed to impress and what follows below are highlights from the red carpet. Trends included lady tuxedos, big shoulders, gold and lame and lots of blue in an assortment of shades from midnight navy to 80’s teal. One of my favorites was Rihanna in a lady tuxedo by Dolce & Gabanna with gorgeous exaggerated shoulders and sleeves complete with bow tie. Another favorite was Stella McCartney’s lace jumpsuit – it’s something that I really need in my life – now (because I go to so many galas, haha).

Costume Institute Gala: Madonna in Louis Vuitton, Liv Tyler/Kate Hudson/Stella McCartney all in Stella McCartney, Kirsten Dunst in Chanel

Louis Vuitton had a strong showing with Madonna, Leighton Meester and Kerry Washington all sporting looks right off the runway. The Double C’s were also spotted on the red carpet with Kirsten Dunst, Diane Kruger and Anna Wintour all sparkling in Chanel Haute Couture. Model muse Sasha Pivovarova wore a gorgeous feather coat by Giambattista Valli that overshadowed the dress that she wore underneath – and that’s ok. She was a great example of picking one piece to shine and letting it be the focal point with understated accessories.

There were many gorgeous looks last night and I’ve chosen my favorites to show you. You can see them all on the Style website. Let us know your favorites! Take the survey below and/or leave a comment.

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If you’re not diggin’ the black and green you should definitely check out their collaboration collections with Fifi Lapin and Stella McCartney! To read more about the Fifi Lapin collection check out our post from the Pool Tradeshow in August.

M.I.S.S. Thanks adidas for Stella McCartney x adidas clothes

At M.I.S.S. HQ we were delighted to get a surprise box of Stella McCartney x adidas clothes from adidas.  Tunics, dresses and leggings galore – Stella’s interpretation of athletic wear is so chic that we don’t want to wear these pieces to the gym – we’re taking ‘em to the streets!  McCartney’s attention to detail is unwavering and the pieces include lots of lingerie accents that make the pieces really feminine and flattering.  My favorite piece?  The sweatpants!!  They’re the perfect shade of grey, with ruching along the sides and the best part?  They’re tear away pants so they have snaps along the sides of the leg.  Check out the rest of the pieces after the jump!

M.I.S.S. Thanks adidas for Stella McCartney x adidas clothes

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