In recent weeks, Selena Gomez has been seen wearing various pieces of our jewelry. We couldn’t more excited about this because she is one of our favorite fashionistas and starlettes. Here is a round up of everything she’s been seen wearing so far:

Here, Selena was seen twice in one week wearing the Cigar Band Ring in Gold. It has since become one of our most popular items. 

Also, Selena wore the Cigar Band Ring again in addition to the Single Knot Cuff and the Skinny Cuff while at a TV appearance in Europe

Most recently, Selena was seen in the Nashota Necklace in Antique Brass while at to lunch in LA.

Recently, various celebrities and television personalities have been seen wearing multiple pieces of our jewelry. They wore various combinations that we didn’t even think of. So, for your and our own style inspiration, here are a few celebrity looks that we are loving right now! 

Last week, Selena Gomez was seen TWICE wearing our new Cigar Band Ring in Gold, Skinny Cuff in Antique Gold, and Single Knot Cuff in Gold. 

Shantel VanSanten of One Tree Hill wore a ton of our jewelry at the Twentieth Century FOX Screening Lot Party. She is wearing the Casablanca Jeweled Cuff in Rose Gold with a Clear Stone, Triple Cuff in Antique Silver, Neha Single Cuff in Rose Gold, Small Chain Rings, Studded  Stacking Ring Set, and Duster Earring in Gunmetal. 

NBC’s The Voice contender Amber Carrington shined and advanced another week while wearing the Deco Diamond Ring in Gold/Taupe Leather.

For more celebrity style inspiration, check out the Celebs portion of our website. 

What we wouldn’t do to be in Park City, Utah right now- fully engulfed in the wonderful world of independent film! The 32nd annual Sundance Film Festival kicked off this past Thursday, January 17th and will conclude on the 27th of this month. Started in 1981, the festival is supported and run by the Sundance Institute, “a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences”.

Over the ten day period, attendees have the opportunity to screen films preselected for their captivating stories, partake in cinema-centered panels and discussions, and enjoy live music performances from celebrated artists. With so many exciting things to do (in one of the most beautiful backdrops imaginable) it is obvious why more than 45,000 people flocked to the picturesque town for the festival last year.

Naturally, one of our favorite things about Sundance is having the opportunity to observe the cold-weather wardrobes of the thousands of attendees. From celebrities to everyday film fanatics- the festival’s ‘fashion’ is celebrated almost as much as it’s cutting-edge and creative cinema. We were all smiles putting together the ‘Sundance Styles’ below, featuring the outfits we would be bundled up in if we were bouncing around this year’s event. Whether you find yourself in Park City this week or not, we hope the ensembles below inspire you to explore the equally fun and exciting attributes of independent film. 

Find yourself to be a film-over-fashion type of gal? Enjoy reading the ‘spark notes’ summaries of six flicks featured at the festival this year… or explore all the titles in-depth on the 2013 Sundance Featured Films website. 

 

All eyes will be on the Obama Family today as our country swears in President Barack Obama for his second term- marking the 57th Presidential Inauguration in America’s history.

There is no doubt we’ll see an abundance of decadently detailed gowns and handsomely tailored tuxedos at tonight’s ‘Inaugural Ball’- yet we find ourselves most excited to feast our eyes upon the apparel choice of the always-elegant Michelle Obama. In an effort to provide a platform for our predictions of what she will wear- we did a little digging into past First Lady Inaugural fashions…

In 2010, Laura Bush proved simple can be stunning as she radiated in red alongside her husband, George W. Bush. The dress was designed by fellow Texan, Michael Faircloth.


Michelle Obama was all about embellishments in 2009, as she sparkled in a stylish one-shoulder gown from Jason Wu.


In 1993, Hilary Clinton chose a brilliantly-beaded royal blue dress designed by Sarah Phillips for Ball honoring her husband, Bill. 

While each fashion figurehead has their personal opinion of what Michelle Obama would look most-magnificent in, we’ve compiled three looks we’d love to see her sporting…

Marchesa Notte Floor Length Gown, Nissa Jewelry Betsey Earring, Sheepskin Transparent Shoes:

Rebecca Taylor Frayed & Fitted Strapless Gown, Nissa Jewelry Gilda Cuff, Nine West Sheryl: 

Catherine Deane Leticia Embroidered Silk Gown, Nissa Jewelry Vivian Earring, Rupert Sanderson High Heel Platform Pumps:

Only time will tell if the red, white and blue ball-gown theme holds up, yet if history tells us anything- the First Lady will be looking fabulously flawless. Cheers to tonight’s Ball and our President’s inauguration! 

Here’s another peek into one of the latest collections Nissa Jewelry is debuting for the spring—take a look at our new Delano designs:

While our new neon styles provide a bold pop of color, the Delano Collection uses pastels, with a touch of glitz, to get everyone in the mood for spring.  This new collection is a twist on our popular Art Deco styles, revealing a new set of hues for this season.

The word ‘excited’ does not even begin to describe our emotions towards the newest Nissa designs! Featuring some of the most brilliant baubles in the history of our brand, we are incredibly pleased to present our versatile and eye-catching collections of neon jewels.  

There seems to be a common misconception on the fashion front- that it is a tedious task to add color to one’s ensemble during the cold weather months. Our new neon collections aim to prove this preconception wrong while encouraging style-conscious consumers to brighten their day, the Nissa Jewelry way;)

Our neon jewels are separated into two styles- Sydne and Roxy. We invite you to explore the new designs while learning the simple steps to incorporating color into your cold-weather ensembles… 

Spruce up an otherwise ordinary arm party by incorporating a bold new bracelet from our Sydne style….


And ensure that all eyes are on you with one of our easily adaptable neon necklaces from in our Roxy style: 

Both styles will give any outfit that unexpected pop of color that we’re sure everybody is looking for during these winter months.

What trends are we most looking forward to in 2013 you ask? Well, after researching the fashion world’s most recent runway shows we came together to compile the eight reoccurring themes that we are most excited about for the new year. While we start out noting our affinity for stripes, you’ll find that we are fans of floral patterns as well:) 

Tommy Hilfiger has us seeing stripes..


Diane von Furstenberg is delivering bright hues…



Marc by Marc Jacobs embraces motif madness…


Jason Wu sells us on structured leather…


BCBG brings us sheer styles with delicate details…


Bottega picks up on the pastel trend…


Vera Wang is a fan of floral..


Burberry Prorsum merges military with metallics… 
 
It is obvious that the apparel and accessories of 2013 are going go be equal parts exciting and intriguing.. hence why we found ourselves budgeting for this year even before ‘the ball’ had dropped;)

Many find that the ringing in of a new year provides the perfect platform to hop on the road towards self-improvement. While each person’s personal goals differ, a vast majority of resolutions come in the form of either a commitment to start or stop an activity or a conscious effort to cut back on something such as spending. Over here at the studio, we decided to take full advantage of January 1st’s reputation as a ‘fresh start’ and hope you enjoy reading a few of the most relevant and realistic ‘life revisions’ that we enacted two days ago:)

• Add more adventurous pieces to my wardrobe.
  It’s comical how many of us could agree that- while black is the most slimming hue of the color spectrum- we have way too much of it in our closet!  It’s time to embrace 2013’s most funky fashion trends and add some much needed pizzaz into each of our personal styles. Yet it’s important to ensure that the styles you’re investing in are flattering… 
• Embrace trends only if they flatter my figure.
  Wide-leg work pants, harem pants, high-waisted bikini bottoms, peplum tops… the list goes on and on. It’s an office-wide consensus that it’s time to stop ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ and start solely adopting the styles that  fit and flatter us. 
• Improve my eating habits.
  If we had to guess, we would say that this is one of the most popular resolutions amongst everyone. Why? Because while it is truthfully is not that hard, it does a world of difference in the long run. A few Nissa team members made the pact to pack their lunch twice a week to ensure they get the appropriate amount of each of the food groups!  
• Consciously commit to getting my ‘8 hours’.
  One’s mood in the morning and energy throughout the day are very largely attributed to the amount of hours they slept the previous night. In today’s ever-demanding world, it’s difficult to always get the recommended amount of rest each evening but we promise the days we do, we’ll feel better than ever:)
• Fix all of my broken jewelry. 
  One of our team members confessed to having an opaque box next to her ‘wall of accessories’ that houses all of her broken baubles. It sounded like a pretty good idea until she admitted she hadn’t opened it for more than three months! Most of us have at least one jewelry item that is in need of some TLC so why not give it the five to ten minutes it requires? You’ll be rewarded by being able to  and re-add it to your wardrobe! 

No matter what you resolve to do in the new year it’s important that you embark on self-bettering endeavors which you know will serve to create a happier and healthier you! Don’t be ‘that guy’ featured below and make 2013 the year in which you become the best version of yourself possible:)

With just 10 days until the new year, we thought it would be appropriate to give our favorite 2012 Nissa pieces the spotlight. It proved a difficult task to come up with just twelve trinkets but after much deliberation we present to you our most beloved Nissa baubles of this year…

From left to right; top to bottom: 

Casablanca Multi Necklace - Neha Double Cuff - Seminole Earring - Kaya Bracelet
Talasi Jeweled Ring - Kiki Necklace - Jovina Necklace - Grace Earring
Ingrid Earring -  Empire Ring - Clara Bracelet - Sumi Collar Necklace

Over the holidays we understand that one of the most frustrating activities (right behind untangling Christmas lights) can be attempting to pack for one’s holiday travels. While it seems daunting to have to fit everything you will ever need for a trips worth of outfits in one small carry on, our packing lists prove that with the right pieces- you’ll be sparkling with style the entire visit- no matter the size of your suitcase! 

Each holiday has it’s quintessential “icons”- Halloween owns the pumpkin, Easter is all about the colorfully decorated eggs and no Christmas would be complete without a tree to put wonderfully-wrapped presents under. Here at the studio, we are all in agreement that one of the easiest ways to ensure a happy holiday is to start celebrating early. Yep, that’s right- we are the epitome of “those people” who turn on the Christmas tunes before ‘Black Friday’ has begun and can be found discussing holiday party themes before most people have even pondered possible presents for their loved ones. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that our office is glowing with Christmas spirit from wall to wall.. and has been for quite some time now:) 

This year, we took it upon ourselves to inject a little ‘Nissa Jewelry’ into our decorations and- after staring at our smile-inducing trinket-trimmed tree for a couple weeks now- we felt compelled to share our awesomely a-typical creation with you! Nissa Jewelry is known for it’s eclectic re-imagining of forgotten vintage pieces and thus, we said ‘so long’ to ordinary ornaments and instead, incorporated aspects of us into the adorning-process. The result? A beautifully charming tree that incorporates the ‘uptown sophistication’ and ‘downtown edge’ that characterizes each of our brilliantly handmade baubles… 

As you can see from the photos above, we used various styles of gold and silver chain to compliment the classic white lights. To add to the aesthetic appeal while still sticking with the tree’s ‘simplistic’ style, we hung wire hook earrings from it’s branches. The gold dangly pairs provide a bold statement when viewing the icon from afar while the various-sized pearl earrings lay the foundation for a fun- yet delicate- take on the average run-of-the-mill ornament. We didn’t stop there… what tree would be complete without a shining statement up top? 

Our Angel Wing Necklace provided a perfect starting point for our one-of-a-kind tree topper. We concluded the creative craft by incorporating some leftover chain to detail the angel’s gown and lastly, used a bold jewel for her head! Yeah, a colorful bow would have sufficed but our twenty minutes spent on the above ‘beaut ensured that the tree sincerely stood for the studio’s holiday spirit. 

Just as Nissa reinvents vintage treasures in her creation of our jewelry line’s curiously creative collection, we encourage you to put your unique spin on this season’s most iconic decorations… the options are actually endless! 

If our a-typical take on ‘trimming the tree’ left you eager to find ways to inject your personality into your home this holiday, check out our “Eclectically Embellished Holiday” Pinterest board. We are hopeful that perusing the pins will not only provide you with the perfect platform for inspiration but will also perpetuate our mission over here at the studio of spreading significant amounts of Christmas cheer:) We wish you the healthiest and happiest of holidays and sincerely can’t wait to see what you craft up!

Raise your hand if you’re not hating dawning your fuzzy socks every day and having an excuse to have a hot chocolate after dinner… same response over here at the studio- no hands! The cold weather has finally greeted us and we’re loving our circle scarves more than anything at the moment. Our next favorite thing you ask? Easy- holiday parties! Come December, we’re ready to get decked out in our Winter best and toast to yet another amazing year saying so long. There’s no better way to celebrate than with fantastic friends, fun food and of course the latest and greatest fashion finds. We hope one of our styles encourages you to ‘get in the spirit’ and we wish each of you the happiest of holiday seasons! 

Click the link to shop our guide on Polyvore or peruse the items which appeal to you directly on our website! Happy holiday gifting:)

1. Sheba Bib Necklace

2. Vivian Earring 

3. Deco Diamond Ring 

4. Tolani Earring 

5. Janice Necklace 

6. Mira Earring 

7. Lionhead Bracelet 

8. Deco Diamond Ring

9. Selina Wrap Bracelet

There’s no denying that the color turquoise popped up in a plethora of designer runway looks earlier this year- causing quite the fashion frenzy. As blue’s more-modern cousin, the color quickly became a staple for clothing and jewelry and made a name for itself as one of the year’s most followed fashion trends. While designers like Vera Wang and Tory Burch embraced the use of the popular pantone color in some of their most recent collections, many are still under the impression that the hue finds it’s home in the Spring and Summer seasons specifically…

False. Today we are embarking on mission: ‘show how turquoise can be embraced even in the coldest of months’:) Through styling our popular Casablanca Jeweled Necklace for three different cold-weather occasions, we hope that you’re inspired to add a pop of color to your upcoming ensembles by embracing one of the most brilliant shades of blue.

In our opinion it’s always fun (and helpful!) to peruse how fashion icons are styling our pieces to fire up our outfit-putting together endeavors…

The versatility of the necklace- a favorite of Kourtney Kardashian and Giuliana Rancic- can be seen in the variety of necklines that it is featured on above. Quite simply, the raved about bauble can add pizzaz to more than you think- allowing you to be picture-perfect from your sandal-wearing lazy Summer afternoons to your cozy mornings crouched over the fire on the coldest days of December. Not convinced yet? Well, let us show you a few more looks…

• Outfit one- If you want to stand out at your next holiday party, why not let the conversation piece stand on it’s own? By providing a simple yet intriguing foundation for the accessory- through a leather shift dress (a staple with a twist.. remember our last fashion-centered blog post?!) and a classic pair of black kitten heels- the turquoise will be turning heads as soon as you check your coat!
• Outfit two- There’s something to be said about a necklace that can help you make a fashion statement even when it is ‘sweater-weather’. Don’t be afraid to mix textures and patterns like we did here by adding the silver staple to an otherwise ‘everyday’ ensemble. 
• Outfit three- One of our favorite attributes regarding this season’s most talked about fashion trends is that designers are absolutely not afraid to call on all hues of the color spectrum to add some smile-inducing styles to their Fall/Winter collections. By pairing our Casablanca Jeweled Necklace with knee-high boots and  a dress in the same color-family as the statement piece’s turquoise stones, the ensemble effortlessly becomes a winter-ready look:)

When it comes down to it, you simply have to trust your instinct when accessorizing with a traditionally season-specific staple item. As we have said before, in the long run, there’s nothing better than investing in jewelry that can be worn year-round. By purchasing pieces which incorporate always-aesthetically appealing textures and hues- like our terrific friend turquoise- your ensemble possibilities will increase exponentially and we promise… your fashion-centered compliments will be positively correlated ;) As it gets colder, have some fun with the champion colors of the 2012 and keep your ears open regarding the next happy hue coming up on the catwalk!