John S. Brana’s rings in the Muir Woods collection are successful among those who like to accessorize with effortlessly chic jewelry. Featured in the “Haute Hippie” editorial of InDesign magazine, Brana’s handmade sterling silver and bronze ring with a 21-carat Lepidochrosite Cabochon is concurrent with the gem trend and reminiscent of a woman at ease with her style.

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Amber Pollard’s Trattoria Tote in Black Licorice is a practical and stylish piece for any busy woman. The handbag is made of fine leather goods in the USA, and doubles as a purse and a lunch bag. Featured with a removable insulated zipper pouch and enough room for a drink, the handbag makes life easy. Pollard’s Trattoria design also comes in Chocolate Rum, Cocotini, Blueberry Mojito, and Creme de Menthe for those who need a splash of color to their wardrobe.

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Today’s working woman demands functionality from her wardrobe and she’s not willing to sacrifice style to get. Lucky for her, Los Angeles fashion designer, Amber Pollard got fed up with designer handbags looking the part but falling short when it comes to function and durability. So this Fall, she launched her own line of haute handbags featuring her secret recipe - the stylish and reusable Lunch a la ModeTM zipper lunch pouch included in every bag. This Spring 2010, get ready to pack your lunch in an ultra chic handbag featuring colors that are good enough to eat!
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John S. Brana, San Francisco jewelry designer, is now represented at the showrooms in the San Francisco Fashion Collective in San Francisco’s design district.

John S. Brana has been designing handcrafted jewelry since 2006 and has been featured in over a dozen fashion media and jewelry trade publications since launching his career. This November, he became one of a handful of jewelry designers whose collections are showcased by fashion sales representatives in San Francisco’s only fashion showroom collective. Retail buyers and fashion editors may now view John S. Brana’s handcrafted fine jewelry in the newly opened Altitude Fashion Showroom in the Sobel Building in the heart of San Francisco’s famed design district.
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After a successful jewelry trunk show, October 3-4, Bloomingdales – Stanford has invited John S. Brana back for a season-long series of Holiday 2009 Shopping Events!

During his first weekend trunk show at Bloomingdale’s – Stanford this October, John S. Brana showcased just how popular his handcrafted, nature-inspired jewelry designs are with the Bloomingdale’s shopper. To celebrate this success, Bloomingdale’s – Stanford has invited John S. Brana back for a series of five subsequent holiday trunk shows beginning in November. All shows occur in conjunction with various Bloomingdale’s shopping promotions and sales, and shoppers will receive special pricing on jewelry by John S. Brana as well. Each trunk show will occur between 12:00pm to 6:00pm on the following dates:  November 13-14, November 27-29, December 5-6, December 19-20, December 26-27.

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Wow! Tonight’s outfit is simply fabu! Too bad no one can actually see what you’re wearing behind that giant tote stocked with all the stuff you had to bring to transform your day outfit into your evening one, including, well pretty much, a whole new outfit! And that’s what’s so genius about the body-conscious Revelation by M.E. line by It-girl designers Myrda Monasterial and Eloisa Serrano.

Each one of the dynamic duo’s flirty frocks transforms from day to evening in a flash. Wear the Eucina dress for your nine to five then simply ditch the demure pleated collar for some one-shouldered smolder or flip the Abby shift inside out to morph from prim to party print-cess in a flash. Read on to learn more about this uber-talented twosome.
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John S. Brana, handcrafted fine jewelry designer, releases a collection of nature-inspired jewelry featuring forest motifs, raw gemstones and patinated copper that will premier at a Bloomingdale’s - Stanford Trunk Show this October.

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Revelation by M.E. showcases their fashion brand’s day to evening apparel versatility by wardrobing Mrs. Ohio America in dresses offering “a fresh take on the classic little black dress.”

Professional model and Mrs. Ohio America 2009, Stephanie Gooden, 29, of Dayton, will compete for the title of Mrs. America this September 1 – 8 in Tucson, Arizona. The Mrs. America Pageant features the most accomplished married women of America and is devoted to emphasizing that the over 70 million married woman of this country are exceptionally poised, beautiful, articulate and versatile. Seeking fashion designers that embody these qualities, Mrs. Ohio America discovered San Francisco-based emerging designer, Revelation by M.E.
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Ready for a night out on the town right after work? Wouldn’t it be great to just make a few easy adjustments to your garment instead of having to do a complete wardrobe change? Well, Myrda Monasterial and Eloisa Serrano have your solution. These hard-working fashion entrepreneurs decided to produce a line of garments that provide you with an easy transition from day to night wear.

Their line is great for the independent women on the go, ready to take the world over and not yet ready to settle down. For just having started their line a little over a year ago, Myrda and Eloisa have made huge accomplishments.
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