Erika Peña
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Erika Peña
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Erika Peña

Erika Peña has become well know for her cultural inspired jewelry that appeals to all fashion trends, budgets and ages.

Born in Puerto Rico, Erika Peña moved to Florida when she was three years old. Her bicultural background of Dominican Republic parents, Puerto Rico roots and US upbringing has shaped her jewelry designs into culturally sound pieces of fashion and art.

After graduating from Parsons School of Design, Erika’s fashion passion thrived off multiple internships and collaborations of the New York designers. Ultimately, the start of her fashion empire began with the dismantle of her prized shell lamp to create her first pair of earrings.

In 2006, Erika Peña launched her signature collection Kika and brought on her sister, Bielka Peña-Bevillard to sit atop the fledgling empire. While Erika was anointed by AOL as one of the top 10 Latina with Style & Beauty and one of the top four Latina Entreprenuer by Harper’s Bazaar.

Her designs have been embraced by celebrities and top stylists alike. Celebrity clientele include Kim Kardashian, Maria Menounos of Access Hollywood, Whitney Port of Mtv's The Hills and The City and Bridget Marquardt for her Travel Channel show Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches. Stylist to Latin American Idol version Objectivo Fama for three years and six seasons, Erika Peña crossed the fashion line between Latin and American designs that so many designer find hard to accomplish.

Then in 2008, Erika Peña launched her line internationally with the prestigious Sevilla showroom Show Me That owned and operated by the Dukes of Feria home to clients such as Manolo Blanik, Oscar De La Renta and Tiffany and Co.

Now Erika is using her jewelry as a platform to help grow awareness of a foundation close to her heart, Yayasan Membina Api Cinta Asih (YAMACK). The Cinta Kasih jewelry features the signature helping hands necklace and bracelet with 40% of the proceeds going directly to the YAMACK Foundation.

In an industry where break out designers are far and few between Erika Peña has shown that her designs have a transcendal ageless quality that prove she’s going no where but up in this fashion jungle.
MISSBEHAVE Autumn 2008
Check out the Joana Earrings featured in Missbehave Autumn 2008.
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Harper's Bazaar en Espanol July 2008
In the July issue of Haper's Bazaar en Espanol Erika's Onassis necklace was featured. Available from erikapenaeboutique.com
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Brides Magazine May/June 2008
Erika's Diana headband was featured in the magazines edgy elegance section. Available from erikapenaeboutique.com
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Latina June/July 2008
In their June/July issue Latina covered flower trends featuring the blomma necklace from Erika's Simone line. Available upon special request from erikapenaeboutique.com
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Imagen Magazine
In Imagen's June issue Erika was featured in eight page spread for Peroni showcasing her Jules collection. available at: www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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Marie Claire September 2008
Marie Claire's instant update for fall featured cocktail rings which showcased the Stefy Ring from the Jules collection. available at: www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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Life & Style August 18, 2008
Life & Style showcasing the bargain boho look suggests the Juana Earrings from Erika's Kika Collection to accessorize this trend. Get it at: www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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Teve Gui June 2008
Cristina Eustace donned the Dynassis Earrings, Joanna Necklace, and Olga Ring during her performance on the hit Spanish version of American Idol, Objetivo Fama in Teve Gui's June issue. available at: www.erikapenaeboutique.com
Bridal Guide July/August 2008
Perfect your perfect day with Erika Peña accessories. In Bridal Guide July/August edition, the Melina Cuff added playful elegance to a light flirty gown. get it at: www.erikapenaeboutique.com
John Legend Green Light Video
Models in Video are wearing the Joana Earrings from Erika's Classic Collection. Get it at: www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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Kat DeLuna Whine Up Video
Kat DeLuna in her video for Whine Up wears the Juana Earrings from Erika's Kika Collection. Get it at: www.erikepenaeboutique.com
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Belleza y Salud October 2008
Belleza featured the Single Saint Necklace from the Classics collection in an interview with Adriana Fonseca. Get it at www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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Estelle American Boy Music Video
Estelle wore the Celia Roth Earrings from the Kika Collection during her video for her breakout hit "American Boy."
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OK! Weekly November 2008
Pussycat Doll Jessica wore the Patricia Necklace from the Jules Collection for Ok! Weekly.
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Elle Magazine Novemeber 2008
Elle featured the Olga ring from the Jules line. Get it at www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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Life & Style
Life & Style featured the Captiva Necklace for their mineralistic issues. Also featuring the Barceloneta necklace for Summer's must have essential accessories. Keeping up with Kim K. wore the Julie Earrings out on the town. All available at www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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Scene Magazine April 2008
Chicago Scene magazine used the Guilia, Zoe Necklaces & Elis ring in their April 2008 Shoot. Get it at: www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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The Hills Whitney Port wearing the Healy Headband
On December 15, 2008 Mtv's "The Hills" featured Whitney Port wearing the Healy Headband from the Jules Collection. Available by special order at www.erikapenaeboutique.com
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