In the midst of the excitement, what matters most still remains . . . In True Fashion, the heart and soul of JAMAH.

Nancy Gale, designer/owner of JAMAH has celebrities relying on her for gorgeous totes, but most importantly she is a mentor & advocate of teen entrepreneurship and founder of In True Fashion, an apprenticeship program founded on cause, commerce & consciousness. ‘ Helping students build self-esteem and teaching them the value of products “Made in the USA,” In True Fashion is the breath of JAMAH.

The unique program is shaping students’ futures by inspiring them to dream big. From hands-on training to guest experts to the ’sky’s the limit’ philosophy, so many are getting behind the cause.

Gale spearheaded In True Fashion to shape a generation. She embarked on the never-ending quest of paying it forward (while working to pay it back) as the ultimate tribute to those who invested time, resources and money in her journey with JAMAH and her life-changing program.

Check out the feature below:

Click to Vote:
www.whitehouse.gov/commencement

President Obama will speak at the winning high school’s commencement ceremony!

JAMAH’S In True Fashion, a cause, commerce & consciousness apprenticeship program, has had the great fortune of working with the most amazing students at Environmental Charter High School. They have embraced In True Fashion with unyielding enthusiasm and we want to pay it forward!

Help the students live their best lives.

Experience the students journey at
www.tinyurl.com/BransonforECHSrace

Approximately how many jobs would you guess have been lost since December 2000, due to the erosion of manufacturing in the USA as more products are being manufactured overseas?

• A. About 1,000
• B. About half a million
• C. Close to 1 million
• D. Close to 2 million
• E. Close to 3 million

It may be a surprise, but the correct answer is E. Close to 3 million. More then ever, it’s important that consumers and businesses alike support products “Made in the USA.” If you haven’t yet , take the survey here.

In True Fashion’s first three weeks of its inaugural journey have been packed with curiosity and discovery. To keep up with the journey, visit In True Fashion’s website.

We’ve all heard of the investment trust, loan, stock, etc., but what about the investment BAG? JAMAH keeps you savvy in fashion, finance and social responsibility. The timeless designs assure the JAMAH Girl or Guy will remain in style no matter the season. The luxurious Italian leather bags lined in plush suede and the gorgeous Animal-Free designs are all “Made in the USA,” ensuring quality and longevity with every JAMAH purchase.

Amortize ‘The Elizabeth’ in Black Gloss over the next 20 years and you’ll discover that for $34 annually you will remain fashion forward for decades to come. The versatile style will complement multiple outfits for multiple occasions while its classic look can be worn year after year. How many bags do you buy in 5 years? Possibly 25 or even more? How many of these are out of style and sit useless in the back corner of your closet? Why waste your money on these trendy pieces that only can only be worn for a season when you can save up for a timeless JAMAH investment.

Designer jeans prices are continually on the rise and unfortunately you might only wear them once a week. And what happens when your jean size varies and they no longer fit the way you like. It is much more practical to invest your money into a JAMAH bag that will always fit and can go with multiple ensembles from morning to night.

A JAMAH bag goes far beyond style. With JAMAH’s launch of In True Fashion, a program that will build self-esteem and work ethic in American youth through hands-on participation and promote the value of products “Made in the USA,” JAMAH is creating a company that recognizes the importance of collaboration, consciousness and social responsibility. The purchase of a JAMAH bag is an investment that means something more than just the experience of owning a fabulous carryall. Because all JAMAH bags are manufactured in the United States each purchase will help lead to job development in our own backyard and communities, keeping our dollars circulating in the American economy and to the growth of In True Fashion, the heart of JAMAH.

Investing in a JAMAH bag is a no-risk purchase that will continue to prove its value through the years. Destined to be indispensable, a JAMAH bag is a forever staple in the most discerning of wardrobes.

Ellen was right on in her interview with Katie Couric, advising that people ‘find out who they are and live that truth.” Like-minded to the JAMAH motto, ‘be who you are,’ her philosophy inspires us, which is why we continue to follow in the footsteps of her relentless pursuit to grace the cover of O Magazine.

Thankfully, there is no shortage of holidays to enable our goal! We are convinced that there is no better way for Ellen to pay it forward than by celebrating St. Patricks’s Day by gifting her beloved Portia & her charities JAMAH’S DESIGN FOR YOUR CAUSE! Portia’s handbag is still ready to be created to show support for small business, being who you are and manufacturing in the USA!

Need a refresher? Keep reading to catch up on the campaign.

For JAMAH lovers, the JAMAH lifestyle means being who we are and spreading our goodwill, peace, love and happiness to all. Oh, and buying JAMAH bags, of course!

We are having fun with this and hope you will join us!

Remember how Ellen relentlessly pursued Oprah and her staff in an effort to get on the cover of Oprah’s magazine? Well, we are turning the tables on Ellen and encouraging her to buy her beloved Portia a customized JAMAH bag through JAMAH’s Design for your Cause program. All the while, showing support for small business and manufacturing in the USA!

This luxurious opportunity invites Portia to partner with Nancy Gale, JAMAH designer and founder, to customize the perfect handbag. In line with JAMAH’s motto, ‘be who you are,’ it is important that we offer bags to suit all lifestyles, which is why we know that Portia’s design will be Animal Free. As an integral part of the design team Portia will participate in the entire design process, from fabric sourcing to color choice and treatment, to size, style and features. As Portia creates the accessory of a lifetime she will have the chance to visit the fabric houses and factory for the true design experience. Once the bag is complete it will be appropriately named THE PORTIA and each time it sells a percentage will go to her designated charities. This JAMAH experience provides the ability to promote her cause and involve both Ellen’s and Portia’s fans. The complete involvement in designing her personal JAMAH bag becomes about being who she is, in every way of life.

And we know Portia is a JAMAH girl, especially since she so eloquently rebutted Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s question about gay marriage on The View (http://tiny.cc/JtP5Q). That Portia is a girl who can be who she is!! And if Brad and Angelina love JAMAH bags, shouldn’t Ellen buy one for Portia?

Learn more about In True Fashion at www.intruefashion.org and follow the student’s journey here www.intruefashion.org/category/journey

Due to illness the importance of beautification is often forgotten. By providing these makeovers, Beauty Bus helps to improve their clients quality of life by helping them to better deal with their treatments. With a renewed attitude, The Beauty Bus epitomizes the JAMAH lifestyle by encouraging JAMAH’s motto to ‘be who you are.’

Join JAMAH in supporting this cause!
Please visit www.beautybus.org or call 310.287.1272.

By Rachel Dwyer

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. As you plan that romantic evening with your loved one, remember JAMAH’s campaign to have Ellen gift Portia Design for Your Cause is still going strong. Click above to sign the petition and pass it on. Need a refresher? Read up on the campaign below.

For JAMAH lovers, the JAMAH lifestyle means being who we are and spreading our goodwill, peace, love and happiness to all. Oh, and buying JAMAH bags, of course!

We are having fun with this and hope you will join us! Click to keep reading about our campaign.

Remember how Ellen relentlessly pursued Oprah and her staff in an effort to get on the cover of Oprah’s magazine? Well, we are turning the tables on Ellen and encouraging her to buy her beloved Portia a customized JAMAH bag through JAMAH’s Design for your Cause program. All the while, showing support for small business and manufacturing in the USA!

This luxurious opportunity invites Portia to partner with Nancy Gale, JAMAH designer and founder, to customize the perfect handbag. In line with JAMAH’s motto, ‘be who you are,’ it is important that we offer bags to suit all lifestyles, which is why we know that Portia’s design will be Animal Free. As an integral part of the design team Portia will participate in the entire design process, from fabric sourcing to color choice and treatment, to size, style and features. As Portia creates the accessory of a lifetime she will have the chance to visit the fabric houses and factory for the true design experience. Once the bag is complete it will be appropriately named THE PORTIA and each time it sells a percentage will go to her designated charities. This JAMAH experience provides the ability to promote her cause and involve both Ellen’s and Portia’s fans. The complete involvement in designing her personal JAMAH bag becomes about being who she is, in every way of life.

And we know Portia is a JAMAH girl, especially since she so eloquently rebutted Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s question about gay marriage on The View (http://tiny.cc/JtP5Q). That Portia is a girl who can be who she is!! And if Brad and Angelina love JAMAH bags, shouldn’t Ellen buy one for Portia?