Stella McCartney designed a clothing and accessories line in 2005 for H&M to increase public awareness of her own brand and to create more affordable options for her fans. The line was released in November 2005 and sold out almost immediately on launch day, due to the similarity (in many cases, almost direct copies) between her expensive main line and the H&M line. Brilliant, rip yourself off!

In 2007, Stella McCartney's limited edition budget range was released to just 100 Target stores exclusively in Australia. The range was priced from $30 for a silk scarf to $200 for a taffeta trench coat. The collection was made in China. This release did not go smoothly with the Aussie's unfamiliar with her size charting.

In January 2008, McCartney's collaboration with Bendon (a lingerie label) was released to department stores, speciality stores and Stella McCartney stores. The lingerie showcases the colors of her signature palette: antique pink, blue, grey, and cream.

This ambitious British designer has also released a line of handbags for LeSportsac. The collection consists of travel bags, luggage, baby accessories and bags for mothers with infants and toddlers. The line will be offered at expensive retailers, the Los Angeles and New York Stella McCartney stores, select LeSportsac boutiques, and will be available for purchase online. Do not go to these stores looking for cheap Stella McCartney Sunglasses or knockoff Stella McCartney Sunglasses -- these styles are the real thing!

A Little Blog About California and the Wine Country: There is a growing movement in winemaking toward more organic methods of farming. The wineries of Rohnert Park are very interested in producing organic grapes to make their wine. Everything is better when it's left in its natural state. / A great stop on a winery tour of Northern California would be Cloverdale. Check in with the town's annual schedule of events for their festivals list.

June 2008 - Europe's Best Beaches - Halvandet, Denmark - Insiders know to pre-book a large cabana or a lounge on one of the "Pyramide" sun terraces overlooking the harbor. Beds numbers 65-67 on the top deck are considered the best 'seats' in the house. Danes love their urban beaches. Favorites are Copenhagen's Copencabana (Copencabana Havnebadet, Havneholmen) and Amager Strandpark (www.amager-strand.dk). The atmosphere is a mix of old and young and there are plenty of DJs spinning music. You'll notice the sand is not native, it has been imported! Consider a stay at the family-run Hotel St Thomas (www.hotelsctthomas.dk) is a great budget option in an expensive city. You can save some money and spend it on cheap knockoff Dolce Gabbana Sunglasses.