California Girl In The City

Online, May 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - You can take the girl out of California, but you can't take California out of the girl.

With the introduction of her newest handbag style, the Lauren, Brynn has infused a California lifestyle into her latest collection by bringing a fresh attitude and bold colors to the Midwest. "Moving to Chicago made me appreciate the exuberant summer life Chicagoans crave and the year-long weather Californians take for granted." The result is a handbag that works as well with a sweater and broken-in jeans as it does with a flirty sundress; reminding us that fashion can be fun, functional and practical.

This summer collection is picturesque of her California upbringing. You can almost smell the fresh cut grass or the handpicked berries, feel the spray of waves on the Pacific Ocean or the warmth of the sun in her Italian leather color palette. And although this enduring laid-back nature of California served as inspiration, it was the attention to her new urban demands that warranted the ultra-functional, utilitarian style.

With its clean, curved edges, top zipper closure, outside pockets and adjustable straps, every detail was taken into consideration for the ideal "City" girl. But it has always been Brynn's attention to detail right down to the stitching that has made her collection what it is: beautiful, functional and affordable. This latest, well-thought-out design offers variety in its wearability; from a cross body bag, chicly hugging the body to a simple, functional fold over bag.

Her handbags are crafted from Italian leather just like high-end counterparts, but Brynn prides herself not only in keeping her bags made in Chicago, but also for much less. Thus making the Lauren, offered in both Italian vintage and glazed leather, an all-purpose wardrobe essential.

So it was no surprise that the owners of Cerato Boutique, at 3451 N. Southport Ave., instantly fell in love with both the California Color Collection and the Cityscape Collection, out this Fall. You can shop the current line in the boutique now, but the Fall line won't appear until August. But that's OK as Summer looks like it's just getting started.

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About Cerato Boutique

Far from predictable, Cerato is a boutique that inspires you while you're there, and leaves you feeling great about yourself long after you've left. The designers we carry (our focus is amazing Chicago designers) are fresh, unique and talented.