'Sex and the City" style comes to the Triangle this week. Jewelry from the Carol Tannenbaum Vintage Collection will be showcased at Vermillion boutique in Raleigh 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Pieces from the vintage costume jewelry collection have been worn by celebrities such as first lady Michelle Obama and Sarah Jessica Parker, who even wore one of the pieces in the upcoming "Sex and the City" movie. At the Vermillion show, several ornate, jeweled brooches will be shown, perfect for adding a little extra sparkle to a holiday party ensemble. In addition to the brooches, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings will also be available.
Vermillion is located at 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Ave., Suite 102. http://www.vermillionstyle.com , 787-9780
A Marvel-ous time
Known for funky, colorful patterns and durable laminated canvas construction, Jane Marvel bags have become a favorite of fashionistas looking for stylish, yet practical accessories. Cute as Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique in Cary will have all the latest styles at its Jane Marvel trunk show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Everything from clutches and hobos to luggage and computer bags will be available.
Cute as Buttons is at 312 W. Chatham St. www.shopcute buttons.com , 462-9618
Old shoes, new life
SOHO Shoes' annual "Shoes to the Rescue" event is under way. Donate a pair of gently worn shoes and you'll get 20 percent off one new pair of shoes. The collected shoes go to the Raleigh Rescue Mission, so the worn shoes can be men's, women's or children's shoes. According to co-owner Atiya Merchant, last year the store collected more than 500 pairs of shoes for the rescue mission.
The event runs through Sunday. SOHO Shoes in the Crabtree Valley Mall. For more information call 881-9055.
Come in and help
The Arboretum at Weston in Cary is holding its annual holiday open house, 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. With a purchase or donation of toys, food or clothing to be given to local charities, customers will be entered in a raffle to win prizes provided by the center's shops. Some of those prizes include a handbag and cuff from Ciao Bella Boutique, a bracelet from Kristen's Shoe Boutique and a jewelry travel roll, cleaner and $100 coupon from Joint Venture Jewelry.
The Arboretum is at Harrison Avenue and Weston Parkway. thearboretumatweston.com
Come in and help some more
Another local boutique is doing its part to help the less fortunate. ADORE Designer Resale Boutique in Cary celebrates its first few months of business with a holiday soiree at 1 p.m. Saturday. The shop will raffle a Gucci purse and a piece of David Yurman jewelry to benefit Striving for More, an organization supporting children with cancer and their families.
In addition to the raffle, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to hear children's Christmas wishes. ADORE is at 4226 NW Cary Parkway, near Preston Corners. www. adoreboutiques.com , 481-3400.
Food for the soul
And one more chance to help others: Blue Water Spa is hosting a community food drive in support of Inter-Faith Food Shuttle of North Carolina 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The spa will accept nonperishable items, fresh produce - particularly potatoes, onions, carrots or apples - and turkeys in exchange for raffle tickets; the prize will be $2,500 in spa and laser services. Every 10 nonperishable items earns one ticket; every 5-pound bag of produce earns two raffle tickets; every frozen turkey or ham earns five raffle tickets.
Blue Water Spa is at 10941 Raven Ridge Road, Suite 103, in Raleigh
For more information go to www.bluewaterspa.com or call 870-6066.
