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Couture in the Courtyard


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 3:00 p.m. March 12, 2012
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Couture in the Courtyard
Tara Kane Behan
Tara Kane Behan
Brenda Belsito wore a bright hat with sparkles and a flower.
Brenda Belsito wore a bright hat with sparkles and a flower.
Kathy Breiter and Joanna Ashley
Kathy Breiter and Joanna Ashley
Kathy Breiter
Kathy Breiter
courtyard
courtyard
Linda Dien wore these stilettos to the event.
Linda Dien wore these stilettos to the event.
Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota showcased its women's collections during a runway fashion show.
Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota showcased its women's collections during a runway fashion show.
PRADA BOOTS 
'These are my favorite boots from Italy. I love boots, because they are so classic. What's not to love about them? I wear these with jeans or with a dress.'
PRADA BOOTS 'These are my favorite boots from Italy. I love boots, because they are so classic. What's not to love about them? I wear these with jeans or with a dress.'
BOGNER VEST
BOGNER VEST "In the mountains, where we spend time, I have to have something to keep me warm. We play golf on the highest golf course east of the Rockies, and it's always chilly, so I've invested in vests."
TOP SHOP SHOES 
'I don't care if something is expensive or not, it just has to have great style. These shoes are really stylish and very comfortable, too.'
TOP SHOP SHOES 'I don't care if something is expensive or not, it just has to have great style. These shoes are really stylish and very comfortable, too.'
ST. JOHN COUTURE SUIT
ST. JOHN COUTURE SUIT "I've had this forever, it's great for around the holidays. I change it around by changing the accessories."
GIANNI BINI SHOES
GIANNI BINI SHOES "I love the bright color of these shoes - it makes my outfits more playful than wearing just a black heel."
W. DOUBLE U DOT DRESS
'I got this on a trip to Taiwan. It's my staple dress for political events. It makes a statement but not in an aggressive way - it's simple.'
W. DOUBLE U DOT DRESS 'I got this on a trip to Taiwan. It's my staple dress for political events. It makes a statement but not in an aggressive way - it's simple.'
CHANEL FLIP-FLOPS
CHANEL FLIP-FLOPS "These are my favorite purchase ever. I feel like a million dollars when I wear them because they are so girly."
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Randle Emmrich, Alene Fowler, Christy Cardillo and Christine Yekel
Randle Emmrich, Alene Fowler, Christy Cardillo and Christine Yekel
Cameo Ewing
Cameo Ewing
Cameo Ewing
Cameo Ewing
Mary Mackie donned a fascinator at the event.
Mary Mackie donned a fascinator at the event.
Tony Gabriel was one of the official greeters for women attending the luncheon.
Tony Gabriel was one of the official greeters for women attending the luncheon.
Alice Gross, Laura Pesci, June Dunn and Terry Wells
Alice Gross, Laura Pesci, June Dunn and Terry Wells
Kameron Hodges and Debbie Partridge
Kameron Hodges and Debbie Partridge
Christine Jenkins, Melanie Marken and Jennifer Cowan
Christine Jenkins, Melanie Marken and Jennifer Cowan
Kathy Johnson and Brenda Belsito
Kathy Johnson and Brenda Belsito
Betsy Johnston and Nora Murray
Betsy Johnston and Nora Murray
Sarah Mackie and Bethany Dugger
Sarah Mackie and Bethany Dugger
Mary Mackie, Beverly Nestor and June Isbell
Mary Mackie, Beverly Nestor and June Isbell
Trudy Moon and Carol Whitmore
Trudy Moon and Carol Whitmore
Elizabeth Moore and Deborah Labriola
Elizabeth Moore and Deborah Labriola
Gayle Popp, Veronica Van Dyke and Haily Cavalluzzi
Gayle Popp, Veronica Van Dyke and Haily Cavalluzzi
Gayle Popp and Veronica Van Dyke
Gayle Popp and Veronica Van Dyke
This bow purse was on sale for $12.50 at the event.
This bow purse was on sale for $12.50 at the event.
Nancy Regal and Maryann Bott
Nancy Regal and Maryann Bott
Kim Rice and Lindsay Rice
Kim Rice and Lindsay Rice
Tom and Janet Rice
Tom and Janet Rice
Vice Chair Jeannie Kirkpatrick, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Sally Schule
Vice Chair Jeannie Kirkpatrick, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Sally Schule
Vice Chair Jeannie Kirkpatrick, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Sally Schule
Vice Chair Jeannie Kirkpatrick, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Sally Schule
Centerpieces by the Naked Florist
Centerpieces by the Naked Florist
Maryann Turner and Katie Patterson
Maryann Turner and Katie Patterson
Lynn White and Linda Dien
Lynn White and Linda Dien
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Denise Williams
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Denise Williams
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Denise Williams
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Denise Williams

 

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