Vermillion

As our Veronica Beard Trunk Show approaches, we were excited to receive this Q&A from both Veronica Swanson and Veronica Miele. We are honored to have the sister-in-law designers visit Vermillion for the first day of the show next Wednesday April 25th from 1-3:30pm to meet all of our wonderful customers. The show will continue until 6pm Wednesday evening thru Thursday 10-6pm, with Spring 2012 inventory to shop and the Fall 2012 collection available to special order.

Take a look at their Q&A…

Veronica Swanson Beard

Q: What inspired the conception of your line?

A: The need for the ultimate icons in our wardrobe

Q: What inspired your Fall 2012 collection?

A: The city and country dynamic – her week life and weekend life.

Q: How do you envision your Southern Veronica Beard client?

A: Feminine, hilarious and gracious.

Q: What are you most looking forward to about your trip to Raleigh?

A: Seeing Vermillion and owner Ashley Harris of course.

Q: What is your favorite piece for Fall?

A: The 3 piece trench coat

Q: Besides, Veronica Beard what other labels monopolize your closet?

A: Sophie Theallet, Philip Lim, JCrew, Zara, lulu lemon, Isabel Marant, and Chloe

Q: What Veronica Beard essential piece will be your bag for Summer Vacation?

A: Boho dress in all colors

Q: Best advice your mother gave you?

A: Take one thing off before you leave the house and fake it til you make it.

Q: Who’s style do you admire?

A: Gwyneth Paltrow, Diane Kruger, Angelina Jolie

Q: Favorite restaurant in NYC?

A: Il Cantorini

Q: Best gift you ever received?

A: My two boys.

Veronica Miele Beard

Q: What inspired the conception of your line?

A: The need for the ultimate icons in our wardrobe

Q: What inspired your Fall 2012 collection?

A: The city and country dynamic – her week life and weekend life.

Q: How do you envision your Southern Veronica Beard client?

A: Hospitable, polite, and gorgeous!

Q: What are you most looking forward to about your trip to Raleigh?

A: I am most looking forward to seeing the city and meeting the Raleigh girls.

Q: What is your favorite piece for Fall?

A: Definitely the bomber jacket.

Q: Besides, Veronica Beard what other labels monopolize your closet?

A: I am a big fan of Balenciaga, Vionnet, and Rick Owens.

Q: What Veronica Beard essential piece will be your bag for Summer Vacation?

A: The india print peasant dress and the seer sucker jacket.

Q: Best advice your mother gave you?

A: Be an individual.

Q: Who’s style do you admire?

A: Kate Moss and Heidi Klum

Q: Favorite restaurant in NYC?

A: Babbo

Q: Best gift you ever received?

A: My mom!

I cant wait to head out first thing Sunday a.m. for our New York buying trip! I always get so excited for these trips with Ashley, but a bit anxious too because I’ve got to pack!! They are calling for wintery mix and chilly weather, so it will be perfect to include some of my favorite cold weather pieces from the season. It’s tricky because I have to keep in mind that of course I want to take some fabulous things but comfort is key. Like my new super soft Alexander Wang leggings will be great to have because I’ll probably wear them on the plane with a tee and jacket, but will rework them with my Yigal poncho sweater for appointments. Here are some of my must-haves for the trip…

Yigal Sweater

Basics

Leather Jacket

Moto Boot

Alexander Wang vest

Always look forward to winding down in the evening for a nice dinner and much needed cocktail.  We have reservations at Pulqueria—Chinatown’s underground Mexican Restaurant and I’m thinking a fun dress, tights and my Rag+Bone Newbury booties…or just my Rachel Zoe Jeans and Tory Burch coat.

Tory Burch jacket

Rag + Bone Newbury Boot

I will not be leaving the house without my Natura Bisse Shock Cream and lip balm I just picked up from Luxe Beauty Boutique this week.  Also a bottle of Smartwater will be in my tote at all times—need to stay hydrated! Can’t wait to come back and share what all we’ll have coming in for fall!

By Karla Appleby

by Ashley

I hope you will stop by Vermillion and check out our AMAZING collection of bags.  Just recently, I returned from New York buying Pre Fall 2012.  I could not stop myself from buying so many of the most beautiful bags which will begin delivering in May.  Whatever “moment” you may be having this fall, we will have an option for you.  Whether it be a super sophisticated, classic look you want or an edgy downtown look you are achieving, you will be covered.

Celine mini luggage

Celine mini luggage

The color blocking and sophistication of the Celine mini luggage bags were gorgeous.

Celine Phantom

Celine classic box

Phantom is a great style and there are not many people I cannot see with this caramel bag from Celine.  The classic box in the grey with silver hardware looked so beautiful with all their clothing.

Proenza Schouler will be gracing our doors again this fall.  I have always loved the clothing and am now in love with the bags as well.  The military green was so perfect for fall but I am personally drawn to the neon yellow.  Their novelty shearling for next season was really luxe while giving off an edgy vibe.

Proenza Schouler PS1

Proenza Scouler PS1

Proenza Schouler PS1 shearling

Along with our beloved Balenciaga and Anya Hindmarch bags…these bags will fit right in.

By Maury Poole

To the Vermillion Fashion Show- A.L.C.! We just received our first shipment for Spring and I’m loving everything. The mint green blouse and pistachio green cigarette pant color combo is amazing and I can’t wait to wear it with my nude Loeffler Randall heels!

I know I’m going to love the other pieces we have coming in too… the rosy blush pink they used is so refreshing and fun paired with a crisp white wideleg pant or even a cute pinstripe ankle pant. Not only are their colors an exciting anticipation for Spring, but the styles are so edgy and unexpected, yet playful and effortless. And once we all get our sun kissed look back for Spring, who wouldn’t want to rock short shorts with a white blouse and classic navy blazer?!

Come by the store to take advantage of our 50% Off Fall clothing and 20% Off Fall accessories Sale! Here are some of our favorite items on sale…

Celine d’orsay olive and black pump

ADAM ivory fisherman sweater

Celine green sweater

Balenciaga red pom-pom handbag

Celine herringbone dress

Anya Hindmarch shearling vest

Balenciaga suede boot and Loeffler Randall leather grey boot

Please call us with questions!

919.787.9780 – info@vermillionstyle.com

www.vermillionstyle.com – 4321-102 Lassiter at North Hills Raleigh NC 27608

By Ashley

CP and I celebrated our ten year wedding anniversary on December 1^st with a trip to Miami for a long weekend.  Miami has always been a city we’ve enjoyed visiting.  Fortunately for us, this weekend also happened to be the 10 year anniversary of the Art Basel art show.  We enjoyed the art, food, people, and energy of this great city.  I thought I’d share some highlights of our inspirational trip.

Art Basel is a huge weekend in Miami Beach and Miami.  Not only is there the show itself, but countless other events coincide with this international celebration of contempoary art.    Devoted art lovers from all over the world (including a number from Raleigh) come to buy and admire modern art.  The people watching at Art Basel couldn’t have been more entertaining for me.  Celine, Balenciaga and Hermes bags and Pucci clothing were everywhere…I mean EVERYWHERE!  Unfotunateley, I didn’t capture any of my favorite outfits on film but I did capture some of the pieces of art that I found interesting.

While checking out one of the many galleries around the corner from the show, called “Mr. Brainwash,” I found one of my favorite pieces.

I have always been fond of the great food in Miami.  We started the trip with a visit to one of our favorites, Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink.    We had the pleasure of talking briefly with Michael, who suggested a couple of other restaurants to try while in town.

His brunch is divine, so we went back on Sunday for their homemade pop tarts, brisket hash with a duck egg on top and homemade quince jam and breads.

One of his suggestions, Yardbird, had a great vibe and interior with wonderful southern-style food.  They had incredible fried chicken and waffles with bourbon infused honey.  It made me thankful for Raleigh’s Ashley Christensen and her new delicious friend chicken restaurant “Beasley’s” in downtown Raleigh.

Another suggestion from Michael was The Dutch in the W Hotel.  The W Hotel has phenomenal art in the lobby, which was packed with well-dressed art lovers for an Art Basel event the night we squeezed into the bar for an impromptu dinner.  I had the fortunate pleasure of meeting a style icon while at The Dutch.  Aerin Lauder was sitting at a table right by us so I introduced myself and had a lovely chat with her and her associate about her new home and accessories line coming out next year.  She had on a phenomenal white cropped white pant suit and nude patent heels…perfect for Miami and Art Basel weekend.  Both were very complementary of Raleigh and North Carolina.

Sunday, we ventured off to Midtown Miami to check out some of the other art events.  The Rubell Family Collection was very thought provoking with art that ranged from beautiful to odd to provocative.  Lanvin was a sponsor and I loved their installation with ladies partying it up in their Lanvin clothing and accessories.

The Wynwood Wall area was right around the corner from RFC and honestly, was one of our favorite things.  Graffiti artists have come and taken over the walls and brought them to life with amazing colors and stories.  Watching the artists on their scaffolding and ladders spray paint these unbelievable works of art was mind blowing.

While out walking around, we stopped at a local music and book store.  CP listened to some music (looking for that next fashion show beats), so I checked out the magazines and found an interesting Vogue Paris, which had a page devoted to Liz Taylor and her jewels.  It made me so excited about the 200+ vintage jewels that Ellen will be bringing with her this Wednesday and Thursday (December 7^th and 8^th) to Vermillion for our largest assortment ever.  Carole Tannenbaum has just gotten back from Paris collecting for our show with Liz Taylor in mind.  We are having a “Liz” moment for those two days with the most sparkly, colorful, beautiful pieces for you to enjoy.  We really enjoyed all the inspirational influences over the weekend.  I can’t wait to get back and the store and be inspired by this collection of jewelry, curated specifically for our own little “exhibit”.

What am I wearing this fall?…

Check out my top favorite pieces here in store! Inspired by the hues for the season including everything from soft winter whites, to bright neons, or the cozy yet sheek knits and cottons- my wardrobe will consist of easy, transitional pieces- versatility is key!

Yigal Azroel black and white Navaho sweater

Yarbie Bangles

Portriat series by Elizabeth Yarborough for Yarbie Bangles…

Lela Rose cashmere sleeve jacket

A.L.C. blue skinny pant

Neons from 10 Crosby Holiday

A.L.C. knit tee and maxi skirt

Loeffler Randall serena bootie

MIH Jean flared marrakesh

By Maury Poole

By Julia Kerr

Living in New York there are so many opportunites to see and enjoy extraordinary events.  Most recently I was fortunate to be able to attend the current “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt Museum.  The exhibition features over 350 pieces of jewelry, fashion accessories, timepieces and art objects created by Van Cleef & Arpels.  Some of these items were worn by extraordinary people such as the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor.  It is such a refreshing display of art and jewels, as this exhibit displays some of the most exquisite and timeless pieces of jewelry.

In New York I have the pleasure and privilege to work with  Ellen Carey at Seedhouse.  There I have the opportunity to work with, hand pick, and view some of the most amazing pieces of jewelry.  Ellen has worked closely with the Cooper Hewitt exhibit, where several pieces from her vintage jewelry collection are represented in the museum’s store.   Below are a few pieces included in the cases.

By attending Vermillion’s event this week, you, too,  will have the opportunity to view some exceptionally unique and  chic pieces to add  to your own personal collection.  This past week I  helped Ellen pull over 100 pieces to send down to Raleigh.  Below is a sneak peek of  never before seen pieces from Carole Tanenbaum’s collection that will be at Vermillion’s event this week!

Vermillion’s Vintage Jewelry show Wednesday, May 18th- Saturday, May 21st

I hope you enjoy this event!  Wish I could be there!

With all the excited from the Royal Wedding coming up this weekend, we thought about how amazing it would be to be involved and witness this fantastic event! Here are some pictures of what we would love to wear by some of our favorite Vermillion designers.

Lela Rose

Zac Posen

Matthew Williamson

Pucci

Accessories are a must for the Royal Wedding! Complete your look with a sophisticated yet stunning hat by Philip Treacy, or one of many gorgeous statement vintage jewelry pieces.

Carole Tanenbaum’s Vintage Jewels

Vermillion will host a Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show May 18-21 of her collection that will include similar pieces!!

By Julia Kerr

I don’t know where to begin!  Do I mention my sadness of not being a part of the Lela Rose Trunk show for the first time in five years, or my passion and respect for all of the beautiful Lela Rose pieces I have collected over the years?  And there are many, treasures that will remain in my closet for years.

After re-locating to NYC this past Fall, I have spent much of my time remembering and missing the days of unpacking the trunks and getting the store ready for the amazing shows!  There is always so much excitement surrounding trunk shows.  I really enjoyed seeing the customer’s reactions and helping them make their selections within the collection.  Then, months later, each person’s individual, personally labeled box arrives and is opened to reveal the exquisite pieces.  Each piece is custom made and hand picked according to the specific customer.  The experts at Lela Rose are Vermillion’s favorites and they work tirelessly to accomodate each person’s specific need.   And, of course, my favorite part is picking out what to write on my personal order….

This past February my dear friend Sally Hogan and I had the honor of attending the Lela Rose Fall 2011 Fashion show.  In the folder placed on our seats was a description of the collection’s inspiration:  “Lela Rose Fall 2011 centers around diaphanous fabrics and filmy printed overlays in pursuit of the hazy and obscured imagery seen in the works of the contemporary artist Gerhard Ritcher.  Sculptured shoulders, strict silhouettes and scraped prints seen in cotton canvas and obscured taffeta show visible trails of the artist’s tools.”

It was truly an exciting show and I know the Vermillion Trunk Show will bring that excitement to Raleigh!

Below are a few photos I took from the show, as well as celebrity attendants…..

Rose Mc GowanBrittany Snow

Lela has been a favorite of Vermillion for many years…..

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Vermillion Five Year Party

Ashley and Clyde

Vermillion Fashion Show 2008

Hill-Mooring Wedding 2008

Lela Rose Trunk Show:  Thursday, March 31st and Friday, April 1st