Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010

Alice-inspired fashion and beauty products

If you're getting "curiouser and curiouser" about Tim Burton and Disney's version of "Alice in Wonderland," a number of Alice-inspired fashion and beauty products have come down the rabbit hole. The movie opened Friday.

Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature line of high-end dresses is inspired by the film, featuring favorite characters from the classic Lewis Carroll tales.

The line was developed in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products. It launched nationally in February as a limited-edition collection for spring.

It will feature pieces influenced by key story characters and locations, including Alice, the Red Queen, the White Queen, the White Rabbit and the talking flower garden. The collection will showcase details inspired by the film, such as Victorian antique lace, while offering Sue Wong's signature style: romance, femininity and craftsmanship.

"This classic story, along with Tim Burton's inspired interpretation, lends itself especially well to my design aesthetic, which is whimsical and fun," says Wong.

Priced from $329 to $609, the Sue Wong for Walt Disney Signature collection will be available in stores such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Macy's, and at http://suewong.com.

OPI's limited-edition Alice in Wonderland line of nail lacquers includes bold, glittery shades called "Mad as a Hatter," "Absolutely Alice," "Off With Her Red!" and "Thanks So Muchness." Find them at salons, beauty stores and through http://Amazon.com, about $8 each.

Designer Stella McCartney has created an Alice-inspired bracelet ($395) and necklace ($425) that include rabbit, Mad Hatter's hat, spade, club, heart and diamond charms, plus pearl baubles and Swarovski crystals. They're sold at Stella McCartney stores worldwide (http://stellamccartney.com).

Through today, you can enter Organix hair care products' "Alice in Wonderland" sweepstakes and win a trip for two to London. Information: http://beautypureandsimple.com.

- From wire reports

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