Is Summer Finally in the NW?

With the sun beginning to shed light into our overcast skies, we need to show the love by sporting our beautiful summer wardrobes.

Of course Spring/Summer 2011 has been in my brain since last September. As designers, we are always thinking about the season that we aren't in, ironically. So, I could not be more excited to finally share what my mind has been on for so long.

V-neck dresses are so beautiful, light and flattering for summer. My collection, being inspired by nature, is so flattering on women. The colors make your natural skin glow and your eyes pop, in a good way. :)

Here is the gorgeous Marie dress - ready to look beautiful. Not on the website yet, but plenty of my other looks are. Check them out at http://www.belladonnamarie.com/.

Belladonna Marie

Belladonna Marie
www.belladonnamarie.com

Starting a fashion label is not easy. Let me rephrase...starting a label is like turning your brain on 24/7 and realizing you need more energy than Dutch Bros. can give you in one day! Despite all this, I am on the top of my "roller coaster" ride.

One of the many things I am in the midst of doing, is trying to get editors from my favorite magazines to notice me. I have a one in several million chance to get in here, but I am going to use all the creative cards to make my dreams come true...

Elle, InStyle and Lucky are 3 of my favorite magazines, and have been since I was a young girl. They are so different, yet equally likeable, and are all very needed must-have items on any trip. I love having my magazine with me on the road, at airports, in hotels, poolside, and of course my coffee table, bedstands and office desk in my house.

Elle is all about editorial, giving us stories and beautiful things to aspire to. InStyle is our 'non-gossip' way to keep up on our favorite celeb's style. Lucky is our all-access pass into local boutiques across the nation. I could be in all three!

It is hard work being the owner of a fashion label, but worth every extra shot of espresso. Can you really complain when you get to talk about fashion all day? Plus, who doesn't like going to Dutch bros. twice in one day?

(What do you think about the way I put these press kits together?)

French is IN when it comes to Fashion

As most of you know, I am a designer from French descent. In France, everything is fashionable. The woman go to coffee in the morning, and somehow look like a million bucks!

Belladonna Marie is inspired by French woman, in fashion, culture and everything that entails being a beautiful European. Or, at least trying to be European. ;)

Last Saturday, we were downtown Portland, exploring Meet the Fleet. We were in the middle of all the action, when this beautiful woman on a bike rode by. All I could think of was, "Have we been warped to Europe, somehow?". She was like a picture out of a beautiful storybook or great international, fashion magazine.

Not only was she a sight to see, but it was also in the way she carried herself that made her so iconic. If only we could all be so fashionable...Here is the inspirational photo. Good luck!

Belladonna Marie: Belladonna Marie Launched!

Belladonna Marie: Belladonna Marie Launched!
http://www.belladonnamarie.com/

Belladonna Marie Launched!

After 9 months, that's right - 9 months of planning, I finally launched my brand and company, Belladonna Marie!

The launch party was a smashing success! With over 75 VIPS and over 100 attendees, we celebrated Belladonna Marie all night long.

There were swag bags given away, with over $250 value, which included an exclusive Belladonna Marie scarves!!!

I am exstatic on the success of the entire party and thankful for the support I am receiving from friends, family and people in the fashion community.

If you haven't bought your first Belladonna Marie, remember fans get an exclusive 30% off, through Friday. Check out the website - http://www.belladonnamarie.com/ - and contact me today!