Ayanna Paper Jewelry Goes Digital at Artisticaya.com

Artistic AYA celebrates online jewelry store addition at high-tech kstreet Lounge on October 24, 2006.

Washington DC (PRWEB) October 4, 2006 -- Artistic AYA announced today, Ayanna, the handcrafted paper jewelry line's Fall/Winter launch at the newly added boutique on www.artisticaya.com. Artist and owner of Artistic AYA, Dana Ayanna, will host a launch party on October 24, 2006 with an accessories installation and sale at kstreet Lounge in Washington, DC.

Customers can now purchase Ayanna's handcrafted collection online, assuring safe transactions with SSL encryption. The newly re-launched website, created by Ayanna, incorporates her quirky illustrations and features the fall collection of eclectic earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.

"I'm excited about the opportunity to connect with a wider audience in DC and beyond," said Ayanna. "In a cookie cutter world where style is strictly defined and mass produced, I offer designs that stand out because they're explosive and original."

Ayanna's style is colorful, art-indulgent and entirely unexpected in the current jewelry market. Her playful new line focuses on the rich color palate of the Islands, South Africa, and India with the use of vintage-inspired papers, candy-colored paper beads, stained bamboo, and other distinctive materials.

"kstreet Lounge adds the perfect level of excitement to this event. It couples an exclusive site with a dynamic interior," said Ayanna. Attendees will view jewelry, illustrations, and screen shots of the website on the plasma screens throughout the Lounge.

Event Details Follow:

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

6:00 - 9:00pm

VIP Pre-Reception: 6:00-7:00pm

Reception: 7:00-9:00pm

kstreet Lounge

1301 K Street, NW

Washington DC, 20005

(b/w 13th and 14th Streets)

(Metro to McPherson Square or Metro Center)

Tickets:

VIP

Press Pass available with advance registration at www.artisticaya.com.

Limited VIP Tickets will be available to the public at $25/ticket at www.artisticaya.com

General Admission

Free Admission with advance registration on www.artisticaya.com

* $10 at door (cash only)

*21+ to attend

VIP Highlights include:

Exclusive Pre-Reception Access

Gift Bag

Complimentary Exclusive Martini "AYAtini" (collaborative concoction between kstreet bartender, Paula, and Dana Ayanna)

Gift Card- valued at $40 for use at the event only.

General Admission Highlights Include:

Gift Bag Giveaway-- The first 25 general admission attendees to arrive at the event will receive a Gift Bag.

Gift Card- valued at $15 for use at the event only.

Other event highlights:

Exclusive One-of-a-Kind Pieces and fall collection available for purchase.

Accessories Installation with live models.

Plasma Screen Slideshow.

Ayanna paper jewelry incorporates a traditional craft passed on by Ayanna's Trinidadian family giving it a modern twist. Her jewelry was featured in The Washington Post, mentioned on Lucky Magazine online and sold at the National Building Museum.

Artistic AyA (eye-uh) is owned and operated by artist and designer Dana Ayanna. She is dedicated to providing customers with unique events and original jewelry.

In addition to the online store Ayanna's jewelry is currently carried at select boutiques in Washington DC and New York.

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