GotStella is Moving: Change in Site Name

Hi All~

I have changed the name of my blog to “The Style File” and I’m still determined to bring you great style for a steal. Please visit my new blog at http://itsthestylefile.wordpress.com. I have moved all content from this blog to my Style File blog so you won’t miss a thing — all my archives and past blog posts are still there.  This blog will remain online until December 1st, when it will be automatically deleted.

All New Blog! — Check Out “The Style File” Now!

Look of the Week: Gwyneth Paltrow

From our friends at SeenON! comes the Look of the Week. Read the original post here.

When you’re attending a rooftop gala, how do you blend in and at the same time steal the show? Take it from Gwyneth Paltrow – outfit in the Lamé Zebra Dress by Preen. Gwyneth wore this artful ensemble to the City “Champions of Hope” benefit gala at the Tribeca Rooftop last month. Capture Gwyneth’s picture-perfect look with these Stuart Weitzman Coverup Booties. Go light on the accessories and opt for elegance with gold hardware like these Devi Bangles from Stella & Dot.

Top 5 Jewelry Picks for Fall

I’m definitely more of a Spring/Summer kind of girl — the autumnal colors of browns, hunter greens and rusty oranges just aren’t my thing. But this Fall season, something has happened. Between the many trends (neon! purple! ribbons and blazers, oh my!), I think I might have fallen in love with the season! I’m jonesing for a fabulous cashmere wrap sweater and I can’t wait to get my hands on a pair of great boyfriend jeans. This Fall is all about versatility and fabulousness — getting back to basics and having fun with fashion. And that being said, I’ve picked out my top 5 personal faves of the season. And I’m telling you… It wasn’t easy!

1.) Avery Chains & Pearl Necklace — This is a perfect mix of sweet pearls and tough silver chains and it really plays into the rocker chic trend that’s all the rage right now. Pair it with a bright yellow top and rolled-up boyfriend jeans for a look that you can wear now, while the weather is still warm. And then later wear it with killer heels and a trendy studded blazer. Oh, and don’t forget the smoky eye.

2.) Garden Party Earrings — Oh. My. Gosh. I just can’t get enough of these earrings! (I told you that I was more of a Spring/Summer kind of girl!) Pinks and purples get me every time and this hand-painted enamel pair is no exception. It’s breathtakingly beautiful. Wear it with a colorful dress and fierce stacked heels.

3.) Jenna Pearl & Ribbon Necklace — This necklace touches on so many trends — from ribbons to pearls to the black and white color palette — that it’s a must-have for the season. Plus, it’s so feminine, it’s a nice balance to the tougher, menswear-inspired looks that are popular right now.

4.) Alana Embroidered Cuff — This is literally a piece of artwork and it’s stunning as much as it is wearable. Swarovski crystals and glass stones give it a great shimmer and the hand-stitching lends it a vintage look. It adds the right amount of visual weight to your look with the bold color (it also comes in a plum), but doesn’t add the physical weight of wearing a large cuff. It’s perfectly crafted and inspired by some of couture’s most influential design houses.

5.) La Coco Brooch Necklace — Argh. I really couldn’t decide whether or not to place this piece in the top 5 over the Grace Pearl Bauble Bracelet. But this one tipped the scale because of its versatility and wearability. This 3-in-1 piece can be worn several ways in a necklace/bracelet/brooch combo. Brooches are coming back into style, thanks to our First Lady Michelle Obama and her effortless, timeless style. For a new twist on the pin trend, attach a brooch to your jeans pocket, your purse or a newsboy cap. And during these tough times, a piece that gives you more than three options is just what we’re looking for! Plus, it’s less than $100! What more could you want ??

Look of the Week: Ciara

From our friends at SeenON! comes the “Look of the Week.” Read the original post here.

We just love Ciara’s funky summertime flavor. Case in point? She wore these Charley 5.0 Tie Dye Skinny Mini Leggings to the “Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen” premiere in Los Angeles a few weeks ago.

Take it from Ciara. Strategic accessorizing is the key to pulling of these wild leggings. Our recommendation for red carpet bliss? The bold black resin Geometric Stretch Bangle and the Rosie Multistrand Pearl Necklace from Stella & Dot.

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Look courtesy of I Heart That. No celebrity endorsement implied.

Stella & Dot Featured in September Issue of Lucky Magazine!

Talk about affordable style! Lucky magazine highlighted the Ava Cupchain Necklace and the Ava Cupchain Earrings in its September issue — both pieces of jewelry are less than $45 from Stella & Dot. The Ava Cupchain Necklace features a trendy ribbon closure, as versatility is a must this season. Wear the necklace short or long for a look that’s all your own. And both the Ava Necklace and the Ava Earrings feature sparkly czech crystals placed in a vintage cupchain setting. Both pieces will be available to order September 2nd. Contact me to pre-order and receive free shipping! (This special free shipping offer expires on September 1st at Midnight, PST.)

Stella & Dot Necklace Featured in Women’s Health Magazine

Who would have thought a couture-jewelry line would be featured in a women’s fitness- and health-based magazine? But then again, fit women want to look fab too! The July/August issue of Women’s Health (with cutie Mandy Moore on the cover) featured the Stella & Dot Adrienne Chain Necklace in a very new, fresh way — as a headband! The new bestseller from the fall jewelry line was wrapped in a model’s hair like a headband and it looked surprisingly terrific.

Look of the Week: Paris Hilton

From our friends at SeenON! comes the Look of the Week. Read the original post here.

When your name is synonymous with dollar signs, your schedule is anything but ordinary. Just ask Paris Hilton.

The heiress spent a random Thursday afternoon last month shopping in Beverly Hills. Her poison? She dropped into the Christian Louboutin store wearing the Heartloom Marketa Dress. Get the star treatment from a store as glamorous as Christian Louboutin by pairing the Heartloom Marketa Dress with the Juicy Couture Bijou White Sunglasses. Add a Stella & Dot La Coco Brooch Necklace as the perfect finishing touch to capture that elegant A-list factor.

Viola Davis Wears Stella & Dot Jewelry at the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival

Award-winning actress Viola Davis joined forces with other A-listers such as Debra Messing, Diane Kruger, Mary Kate Olsen and Kerry Washington at the Annual Chanel Dinner Party honoring the Tribeca Film Festival Artist Awards Program. Viola looked simply chic in a beaded Tory Burch sheath dress and the Adele Cuff from Stella & Dot. Her hair looked fierce (look at the shine!) and she topped off her muted look with a fuschia pucker. Read more about the Tribeca Film Arts Awards here.

Stella Steal: Heirloom Deco Bracelet

“The Ugly Truth” star and “Grey’s Anatomy” actress Katherine Heigl appeared in the August issue of InStyle magazine wearing this House of Lavande Trifari Diamante Bracelet, $850 (um, they’re not even real diamonds!). Get the Stella & Dot version for just $89 with the Heirloom Deco Bracelet with czech crystals. Talk about a splurge vs. steal! I mean, REALLY, can you even tell the difference???

Jillian Harris Wears Stella & Dot Jewelry on GMA and Live with Regis & Kelly

Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski made an appearnce on Good Morning America to answer viewer’s questions and chat about their future plans. Jillian wore the Jasmine Gold Filigree Earrings from Stella & Dot with a silk grey-silver sheath dress. Watch the video and see them on GMA here.

The famous duo also stopped by Live with Regis and Kelly (above middle) on Wednesday morning to laugh it up with Kelly Ripa and Anderson Cooper (standing in for Regis). While dodging Anderson’s scandalous questions, Jillian looked cute and chic in the Penelope Necklace and the Jasmine Gold Filigree Earrings from Stella & Dot with a pretty pink Aritzia Wilfred Slip Dress and a sunny, bronzed glow (or is it love that makes her glow like that??). Click the video to see Jilly and Ed on Live!, below.

Jillian Harris Wears Stella & Dot Jewelry for The Bachelorette Finale Show

Our favorite bachelorette to date, Jillian Harris, continues to wow us with her “casual luxe” style, and she doesn’t fall short in the season finale episode. I have to say that I’m personally happy that she picked Ed (yay!!), although I know Kiptyn was America’s fave. Jillian looked stunning (of course) while sipping champagne with fingers entwined, canoodling on the bed. And she looked even more fabulous because of her Stella & Dot jewelry! See what she’s wearing, below.

Jillian wore the Kelly Cuff in Ivory, above. This piece is a bestseller and also comes in Turquoise and Red. Stella & Dot also offers a matching necklace to the bracelet.

Jillian wore the Turquoise Sea Drop Earrings again and her equally stylish BFF wore the Goa Pendant Earrings. But heads up — the earrings are no longer available. Try the matching Goa Pendant Necklace instead (as seen in Star magazine on Elisha Cuthbert of 24).

Look of The Week: Kristin Cavallari

From our good friends at SeenON! comes the Look of The Week. Read the original post here.

Looking for the perfect Sin City piece to get the party started? Take notes from Kristin Cavallari.

The new face of The Hills donned this Gryphon Chiffon Sequin Dress for her Dusk nightclub appearance a few days ago at Caesers Atlantic City Casino. Kristin knows a frock this flashy calls for pared down accessories.

Embrace the spirit of Vegas by teaming up cool with class. These subdued BCBG Tinas Platform Pumps nicely complement the shimmer and shine of Kristin’s fab dress. We recommend adding the Stella & Dot Jardin Ring for a touch of sweetness that softens the look without compromising luxury.

So, even if you don’t win big at the casinos, at least you can look like you did.

Get the Look: Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere looked incredible in a leg-bearing Y-Yigal Tunic Dress, a bright purple Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Clutch and gold medallion earrings in an appearance on MTV’s “It on With Alexa Chung.”  The short mini dress looked great on the petite actress, who recently came out with her new summer movie “I Love You, Beth Cooper.” See how you can get the look, below!

Hayden’s tunic dress in light pink is no longer avialable. But check our this Y-Yigal Hot Pink Tunic Dress (on sale for just $55.99, 83% OFF!) which has a slightly different neckline and a brighter color, but it’s still fabulous. Add on stunning, statement earrings such as the Garden Party Earrings or the 14kt gold vermeil Gilda Link Earrings from Stella & Dot. And I found this BCBG Max Azria Purple Clutch on Shop.com, among their countless options for “purple clutch.”

   

Stella & Dot Fabulous Fall Pre-Season Sale

Take advantage of Stella & Dot’s Fabulous Fall Pre-Season Sale and snatch up some of the glamourous styles for 25% off! This price is not reflective on the website, so please contact me to find out how you can receive your 25% discount!

Sale prices only good for two weeks!
July 27th – August 10, 2009

1.) Avery Chains and Pearl Necklace — 5 antiqued chains, dripping with freshwater pearls with toggle clasp. $69, SALE $51.75!
2.) Bloom Flower Ring in Black — A new twist on the best-selling ivory enamel ring from the spring ‘09 line. $44, SALE $33.00!
3.) Grace Pearl Bauble Bracelet — A real show-stopper! 100+ pearls create a shimmering look for your wrist. $89, SALE $66.75
4.) Della Triple Strand Necklace — Triple the beauty! Luxe glass, pearl and smoky beads with toggle clasp. $98, SALE $73.50!

Stella & Dot Brings Sexy Back

Just becasue it’s 2009 doesn’t mean we can’t party like it’s 1939! Lose yourself in lavendar and pink-hued pearls and take pleasure in more hand-cut, faceted glass and Swarovski crystals than you you can imagine with the new Fall jewelry collection from Stella & Dot. Inspired by an old photo of jewelry designer Blythe Harris’ grandmother Dot, the Fall 2009 / Winter 2010 collection is reminiscent of the glamourous era of the 30s and 40s, when women smeared there lips in red lipstick while doing the laundry and slipped into kitten heels to shop for groceries. Recession be damned — Stella & Dot is bringing sexy back! Read on for fashion trends and style tips for Fall.

Statement necklaces and big, bold earrings are the easiest way to update your look each season without spending a lot of money. Take your little black dress from oh-so-last-season to wow-is-that-a-new-dress? Stella & Dot offers magnificent pieces made from quality materials such as hand-painted enamel, hand-knotted and hand-beaded embroidery, Swarovski crystals and hand-cut glass. Earrings are a fun way to update your look for day — from the office to the soccer field, dangly earrings can dress-up even a baseball cap.

Embroidery is a HUGE trend for fall and when it comes to affordable luxury, Stella & Dot offers nothing short of the best. Each piece is hand embroidered at the same couture house that services Lanvin, Prada, John Galliano and Jason Wu (the designer for Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown). Each and every tiny bead is hand-stitched onto silk with Swarovski crsytals and freshwater pearls. It’s a piece of art — literally — that sits perfectly on your wrist or neck.

Everything is coming up rosy for Stella & Dot! Shades of pink, mauve, plum and eggplant are perfect for the darker-hued pallette of breezy autumn nights. From lavish necklaces to whimsical and dainty earrings, Stella & Dot offers an array of jewelry pieces in the shades of the season. Pair with a deep purple turtleneck, black blazer or burgandy top, it’s the color that looks good on everyone.

What’s better than a piece of jewelry as versatile as the woman who’s earing it? Not much. It’s like Transformers… for girls! The versatile La Coco Crooch Necklace is actually 3-in-1. Unclip the necklace to create a bracelet, necklace and brooch. Get even more looks by adding on your great grandmother’s old brooch (it’s around there somehwere), or one of Stella & Dot’s other options for fall. It will be the piece you grab again and again. And it looks utterly fabulous with your old jeans and a black tee. Try it — and relish in how many people say how fabulous you look!

Other trends for fall include ribbons and the rocker chic look. Ribbon tie closures allow you to vary the length of the necklace and it adds instant glamour and a feminine touch to any outfit. Several pieces in Stella & Dot’s new fall collection feature ribbon ties. And everyday rocker chic isn’t going anywhere! The look is here for the long haul. Update your ripped denim, smudged eyeliner and skull tee with some sparkly jewelry featuring chains, rhinsetones and pearls. Doesn’t sound all that rocker, but trust me, it works.