250 Martin Open House: August AD Dress On Display

Coldwell Banker AD Paper Dress by Matthew Richmond

Open house at 250 Martin

Library

View of Shane Park from balcony of 250 Martin open house: photo is Janna Bissett

I'm Standing on Balcony with Agent Hannah Hoppough
Photo is Janna Bissett

Fashion/Real Estate Photographer Janna Bissett

250 Martin Real Estate Agents: Gwen Schultz, Kevin Crisbrook, and I with Matt Richmond's Agent AD Paper Dress

Matt Richmond Coldwell Banker Wier Manuel AD Shoot Dress at 250 Martin Open House

Photo is Janna Bissett

If you are dreaming of a hip upscale urban residence in Michigan, 250 Martin in downtown Birmingham might be the place for you. This unique commercial/residential property offers big city luxury loft living with the comfort of an exclusive small town community feel.

My August advertisement Styling work with Coldwell Banker featured the work of local Artist/Designer Matthew Richmond and the paper dress he constructed for the shoot. This dress was on display at this invitation only exclusive open house party on the evening of August 10. Fashion/Real Estate Photographer Janna Bissett and I attended this open house party in support of the marketing campaign work we have enjoyed with CWBWM.

The entire building was open for tours and inquiries to the guest, but the reception was located in the Four Park West Penthouse residence, which is furnished and move in ready. The entire home is beautifully designed and decorated but my favorite room is the sleek modern library (photo above).

It was a picture perfect summer evening, the weather was glorious, and from the balcony we enjoyed live music performed at the newly renovated Shane Park stage just below.

A special thanks to the open house host Christopher Ayers, (Associate of Kevin Cristbrook), Kevin Cristbook, the real estate agent for 250 Martin, and the CWBWM marketing team for their premier service and collaboration.

Thank you Matt Richmond (Saving The Planet 1 Dress at a time) for the dress loan, we missed you!

* This amazing space is also available for special events by selection, please contact Kevin Cristbrook for more details.

Local Jewelry Designer, Artist - Jennifer Vermeersch

Arctic Sea - Erte Vintage Print

Nile - Erte Vintage Print

Model Elizabeth Kincaid wearing a stunning Jennifer Vermeersch Necklace at my Modern Day Cleopatra Photo Shoot - Photo by Alvita Lozano

Another photo shoot I Styled with Jennifer's Necklace on
Model and Photographer - Janna Bissette


Aubrey Beardsley book - with Jennifer's necklace

Two separate and unique pieces layered
Jennifer's work is on display and sold at ROUGE

Jennifer wearing one of her glorious creations


The Lovely and Eclectic Jennifer Vermeersch

Eclectic Bohemian Jewelry is the desire of Women with bold personal style and Jennifer Vermeersch is a unique talent working in this rare aesthetic genre.

The jewelry featured here in my blog are definitely her more elaborate pieces, but she also makes simpler pieces, which include earrings and various custom accessories.

Her work includes a mix of glass, semi precious stones, custom metal work, vintage plastic, and precious metals. They are each finely crafted showing her high level of creativity and craftsmanship. Every piece is an artistic exploration, as she does not duplicate ideas, or materials when creating them.

Jennifer admires the work of artist Aubrey Beardsley, Sergay Smirrov, Kay Nielson, and Erte. Each of those artist has a surreal, romantic, yet graphic element to their work. Erte in particular is classic, glam deco and timeless.

I've had the opportunity to use some of her work in a couple of my fashion photo shoots recently. Jennifer's jewelry has also been used in fashion shows working with Femilia Couture in the past. Her work is currently sold at The Detroit Artist Market and also at ROUGE in Ferndale, MI.

Jennifer teaches several four week classes in jewelry making which include: Metal Smith Techniques, Glass Bead Making, and Bead Stringing. You can contact her directly for more information by e-mail and make sure to follow her Fan Page for current information.

By the way if you ever bump into the amazing Iris Apfel, be sure to tell her about Jennifer's work, I have a feeling it just might make her swoon!