On page 229 of the May issue, Marlaina’s little celebrity called Mandisa was partnered up with a spaghetti strap sun dress and trendy accessories by Colette Malouf and Diane Von Furstenburg.  This add is proof that mixing and matching not only patterns and textures but also designers is hot this season!  The more the merrier with a complete touch of glamour!

The Mandisa necklace by Marlaina Stone is retailed at $4,000.  For inquiries or to shop the collection, visit www.marlainastone.com

                    

Marlaina Stone jewelry can be purchased at the Marlaina Stone Studio located at 311 N. Washington Ave. in Royal Oak (by appointment only) or at www.marlainastone.com.

                    

Royal Oak’s very own Marlaina Stone, has been working with the U.S. Figure Skating Team on creating a specific custom cuff bracelet taken from Marlaina’s first lower priced collection called Second Verse.

Congratulations Marlaina Stone and thank you Alissa, of the Detroit Skating Club in Bloomfield Hills, for making an appearance in our Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Photo – U.S. Figure Skaters Alissa Czisny and Jane Summersett with their Glamorous Moms, all wearing Marlaina Stone

                    

Marlaina Stone’s Sol is a breath taking, Glamorous Moms must have!

Sol, $2300, with free shipping at marlainastone.com

By appointment only, the Marlaina Stone Studio is located at 311 N. Washington Ave, Royal Oak, contact # 248-544-9925 or info@marlainastone.com

                    

All proceeds raised from this event will directly benefit Michigan breast cancer patients who are currently in treatment and are having a difficult time meeting their monthly bills.

The luncheon will take place at  Glen Oaks Country Club, 30500 W. Thirteen Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 48334

visit www.thepinkfund.org to purchase tickets.

Photo by Beba Drakulovic/ Molly MacDonald of The Pink Fund and jewelry designer Marlaina Stone

                    

In 2005, Molly, mother of five, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  After 13 years of clear mammograms and no family history of cancer, this devastating diagnosis was a complete surprise.  Molly claims her case was mild and only had to endure 2 surgeries and six weeks of radiation.  Some would think  that is enough for anyone to handle, especially being a wife and mother and handling the responsibilities of every day life itself.  Instead of Molly focusing on herself, she has used her own personal experience to help others, realizing there are women and men out there going through the same emotions and troubles with worse cases than hers.

Her main focus is to help men and women and their families, conquer this life threatening disease by helping them  focus on healing, returning to work and raising their families.  The Pink Fund provides short financial aid during treatment and recovery to lift some of the financial burden many of these patients are hit with during these trying times.

This Glamorous Mom is truly an inspiration and is working hard to make a difference.  Won’t you help make that difference along with her?  If your interested in making a donation or helping in anyway, please visit http://www.thepinkfund.org/index.htm today and click on “Give Help” or “Donate” in the pink sidebar.

Photo taken by Beba Drakulovic - Molly MacDonald founder of The Pink Fund with jewelry designer Marlaina Stone and Shannon Lazovski of Glamorous Moms at Fashion in Detroit.

                    

Joe Faris, of Project Runway, started the show with leather jackets, burnout Tee’s and jeans for Schott N.Y.C.  Faris displayed his hot masculine looks for men until the very end when the only female model in the Schott show made the crowd gasp with delight as she stepped out from backstage.  She wore a black  biker bustier and black Perfecto skinny jeans. So stunning, the designer took his finale walk down the runway with her by his side.

Schott N.Y.C was followed by PS. by Peter Soronen, displaying form fitted party dresses that shined in sequins and shimmered in metallic fabrics.  Peter also took his finale walk with a model wearing a black bustier and black liquid leggings.  His designs were nothing less than perfect for women who love to be classy yet sexy at the same time.

Dana Keaton, known for her one of a kind designs featuring oragami like fabric folds and feminine cuts showed the audience what she is truly made of on the FID runway.  A vibrant and talented designer who displays her youth and happy attitude through her clothing took the audience by surprise when her line was more than fun and vibrant . 

Marlaina Stone was the next designer to take the show to a higher level.  With necklaces ranging from $900 to $6,000, Marlaina has a reputation of making Detroit’s best hand made jewelry.  One of the highlights of the day was when Marlaina’s designs rocked the runway with models wearing sexy slip dresses with hot lace and ruffled trim.  The line was extraordinarily amazing to say the least, with hand crafted artwork on their necks, it’s a surprise anyone noticed what the models where wearing. As a whole, the slip dresses and necklaces were stunning together.  Clothing changes weren’t necessary for this designer, models took a turn on the runway, then quickly changed their necklace and went back out to show a wide variety of Marlaina’s creations. 

Designer, Kevan Hall ended the show with glorious evening gowns made with long fluid fabrics that graced the runway.  Many FID fans had left before even seeing Hall’s line, and they truly missed a spectacular designer with designs never seen before on a Detroit Runway.  It’s no wonder Kevan has dressed celebrities like Vanessa Williams and Katherine Heigl.  His runway designs at Fashion in Detroit were a very glamorous way to end the evening.

Tomorrow starts a new day at Fashion in Detroit.  The show starts at 2:00pm with Joe Faris and North Beach Leather and ends with a Made in Detroit finale, with a rumored appearance by none other than, Kid Rock.  If Kid’s going to be there, are you?

It’s not too late to buy your tickets for a well managed, very organized, elaborate Detroit fashion event.  Visit  www.fashionindetroit.com to order your tickets and reserve your seats now.

                    

A creator of wearable art, Marlaina Stone arranges large, chunky magnificent stones to create the most beautiful necklaces, bracelets and rings to bring out the devilish side of any and all women!

Fresh water pearls, lava rock, black onyx, silk, vintage pearls and glass are only a few of the materials that Marlaina uses to make her jewelry.  With such an amazing, exotic collection, we just can’t keep Marlaina Stone Jewelry a secret! 

If your interested in seeing more of her designs and can’t wait for Fashion in Detroit, this October, visit www.marlainastone.com to view her collection. Caution! The jewelry you will witness is more than fabulous!