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Guest Fashion Editor - Doreen Sutherland


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:00 a.m. February 21, 2011
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GUEST FASHION EDITOR: DOREEN SUTHERLAND

Neuro Challenge Foundation President Doreen Sutherland, who is currently planning the organization's Cause 4 Fashion event, knows what she likes when it comes to style. The mother of four wears what she loves, even if that means showing up to meetings in jeans and boots.
"My style is authentic to who I am - wearing the clothes you love is the privilege that comes with knowing who you are and what you want. Loving what you wear is always in style." - Doreen Sutherland
3J WORKSHOP SHIRT
3J WORKSHOP SHIRT "I like the athletic fit of this shirt, it's almost like a man's shirt. I love the high-quality embroidery and buttons up the back."
CONVERSE SHOES
CONVERSE SHOES "These are my most comfortable shoes and the ones that I end up feeling the most happy in."
ENIGMA BOOTS
ENIGMA BOOTS "Comfortable, fun and unexpected for me."
KOOBA HANDBAG
KOOBA HANDBAG "I am a one purse kind of woman - I find one I love and stick with it."
LAFAYETTE 148 JACKET
LAFAYETTE 148 JACKET "This jacket is real leather, so it's really soft and high quality. I love the unexpected sparkle on top."
LANGUAGE LANGUAGE TOP
LANGUAGE LANGUAGE TOP "This, with jeans and boots, is part of my everyday look."
LILLY PULITZER BRACELETS
LILLY PULITZER BRACELETS "These bracelets give me some color when I'm wearing black."
MILLY JACKET
MILLY JACKET "This is a more upscale jacket if I'm out and need something more elegant. If I invest in a piece, I want to be able to wear it in a number of ways, and I can wear this jacket with jeans, too."
NICOLE BAKTI DRESS
NICOLE BAKTI DRESS "This dress is fabulous and fits perfectly. Always find what you love and what fits well." (back shown)
PAUL MAYER SHOES
PAUL MAYER SHOES "These sparkly flats give a little pizzazz to an outfit, which is great especially because I wear a lot of black."
PEACE OF CLOTH SUIT
PEACE OF CLOTH SUIT "This suit can be worn as separates or together - it's very practical and high quality."
PLG WORLDWIDE JACKET
PLG WORLDWIDE JACKET "I bought this in a vintage shop in Miami - I had always wanted a motorcycle jacket. I love that this looks like it's been worn by other motorcyclists."
ROBERT GRAHAM SHIRT
ROBERT GRAHAM SHIRT "This feels beautiful on, and he always has unexpected designs on his clothing. I'm trying to come into bright colors."
TRISH MCEVOY MAKEUP
TRISH MCEVOY MAKEUP "I love Trish McEvoy's custom makeup; it's definitely part of my style. Every woman's makeup is unique to them."

 

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