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Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala: Sail Into Summer


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:00 p.m. May 17, 2012
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This is one of series of events celebrating the 10th anniversary of Designing Women Boutique, Sarasota's premier non-profit consignment store. This year's guests can expect a silent auction and superlative-style fashion awards for the best dressed and accessorized attendees. Prizes and auction packages will feature the best of the best products and services from local vendors. Food and drinks will be an elegant tropical array of hors d'oeuvres provided by the Sarasota Yacht Club that will be 'poshly' paired with specialty drinks. The nautically themed evening will be enjoyed poolside, overlooking the Sarasota Bay with the delights of local music throughout the evening. Tickets for the event are available for purchase at Designing Women Boutique (located at 1226 N. Tamiami Trail at 13th St.) and at T. Georgiano's on 1st Street, downtown, for $85. Tickets will also be available at the door for $95.
Jenn Blinkhorn and Lauren McComb
Jenn Blinkhorn and Lauren McComb
Jenn Blinkhorn and Lauren McComb
Jenn Blinkhorn and Lauren McComb
Dennis Campagnone, Jean Allenby-Weidner and Al Goldstein
Dennis Campagnone, Jean Allenby-Weidner and Al Goldstein
Joan Campo-Liga, John Day and Lara Rollinson
Joan Campo-Liga, John Day and Lara Rollinson
Natalie Chambers’ shoes
Natalie Chambers’ shoes
Co-Chairwomen Natalie Chambers and Dana Soldati
Co-Chairwomen Natalie Chambers and Dana Soldati
John Day and Lara Rollinson
John Day and Lara Rollinson
Pamela Day and Ida Zito
Pamela Day and Ida Zito
Ashley Gruters and Victoria Warren
Ashley Gruters and Victoria Warren
Ashley Gruters and Victoria Warren
Ashley Gruters and Victoria Warren
Dennis Stover
Dennis Stover
Monica Miller and Renee Brady
Monica Miller and Renee Brady
Monica Miller and Renee Brady
Monica Miller and Renee Brady
Bert Minot and Chris Sancin
Bert Minot and Chris Sancin
Elizabeth Murray, Kelly Crawford, Lucy Ledezma, Lana King, Samantha Beebe and Courtenay Hitchon
Elizabeth Murray, Kelly Crawford, Lucy Ledezma, Lana King, Samantha Beebe and Courtenay Hitchon
Jay and Amanda Patella with Carrie and Jason Riley
Jay and Amanda Patella with Carrie and Jason Riley
Lara Rollinson
Lara Rollinson
Lara Rollinson and her fabulous rope necklace
Lara Rollinson and her fabulous rope necklace
SASSY swimmers performed a synchronized swimming routine for guests.
SASSY swimmers performed a synchronized swimming routine for guests.
SASSY swimmers performed a synchronized swimming routine for guests.
SASSY swimmers performed a synchronized swimming routine for guests.
Victoria Warren of Victoria Blooms designed special flower-covered shoes for the event!
Victoria Warren of Victoria Blooms designed special flower-covered shoes for the event!
Victoria Warren of Victoria Blooms designed special flower-covered shoes for the event!
Victoria Warren of Victoria Blooms designed special flower-covered shoes for the event!
Victoria Warren of Victoria Blooms designed special flower-covered shoes for the event!
Victoria Warren of Victoria Blooms designed special flower-covered shoes for the event!
Nikki Taylor and Courtney Adams
Nikki Taylor and Courtney Adams
Nikki Taylor and Courtney Adams
Nikki Taylor and Courtney Adams
Nikki Taylor and Designing Daughters Founder Shelley Lister
Nikki Taylor and Designing Daughters Founder Shelley Lister
Jane Thompson and Pam Watts
Jane Thompson and Pam Watts
James and Victoria Warren, Kristen Beury and Erin and Keith Zolner
James and Victoria Warren, Kristen Beury and Erin and Keith Zolner
Shannon and Robert Warren
Shannon and Robert Warren
Alexis Wilson and Roger Capote
Alexis Wilson and Roger Capote
Jim and Bingo Wilson
Jim and Bingo Wilson
Erin and Keith Zolner
Erin and Keith Zolner
Erin and Keith Zolner
Erin and Keith Zolner

 

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