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Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 2:00 p.m. November 2, 2012
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Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Flo Ames and Sara Ferguson
Flo Ames and Sara Ferguson
Edy Attanasio
Edy Attanasio
Dawn and Mike Bear
Dawn and Mike Bear
Samantha Beebe, Jenna Oser and Corey Cowper
Samantha Beebe, Jenna Oser and Corey Cowper
Bianca Beebe
Bianca Beebe
Laura Benson and Matt Buchanan
Laura Benson and Matt Buchanan
Deborah Blue, Terry McKee and Heather Dunhill
Deborah Blue, Terry McKee and Heather Dunhill
Deborah Blue, Terry McKee and Heather Dunhill
Deborah Blue, Terry McKee and Heather Dunhill
Erin Buchanan
Erin Buchanan
Angela Campellone and Ali Riggars
Angela Campellone and Ali Riggars
Angela Campellone and Ali Riggars
Angela Campellone and Ali Riggars
George Cappello and Ruth Hardy
George Cappello and Ruth Hardy
George Cappello and Ruth Hardy
George Cappello and Ruth Hardy
Claudia Cardillo and Emily Harris
Claudia Cardillo and Emily Harris
CHANEL
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“My ultimate gaudy grandma-chic glamour bag. Chanel is also good for hangover chic.”
CHANEL

“My ultimate gaudy grandma-chic glamour bag. Chanel is also good for hangover chic.”
Aimee Cogan won the award for best shoes.
Aimee Cogan won the award for best shoes.
Chris and Aimee Cogan
Chris and Aimee Cogan
Corey Cowper wore wine cork shoes that she made a few years ago for a wine dinner.
Corey Cowper wore wine cork shoes that she made a few years ago for a wine dinner.
Molly Crawford and Michelle Laliberte
Molly Crawford and Michelle Laliberte
Linda Doan and Jill Middleton
Linda Doan and Jill Middleton
Linda Doan and Jill Middleton
Linda Doan and Jill Middleton
Dawn Dominici
Dawn Dominici
Kristi Dorman, Dini Russell, Giovanna McGrath and Kim Viesta
Kristi Dorman, Dini Russell, Giovanna McGrath and Kim Viesta
Kristi Dorman, Retta Wagner and Chris Voelker
Kristi Dorman, Retta Wagner and Chris Voelker
Kristi Dorman, Retta Wagner and Chris Voelker
Kristi Dorman, Retta Wagner and Chris Voelker
Shoes
Shoes
Shoes
Shoes
Saks Fifth Avenue General Manager Sally Schule
Saks Fifth Avenue General Manager Sally Schule
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
GUCCI HANDBAG
GUCCI HANDBAG "This handbag was my first big investment. It has a classic look, so it will last forever. I don't go anywhere without this bag."
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.'
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SHOES 
'These have a great modern look to them.'
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SHOES 'These have a great modern look to them.'
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
MIKIMOTO PEARLS
MIKIMOTO PEARLS "These pearls were the first gift my husband gave me after we got married. They are so dainty and go with everything - from a T-shirt or a black dress. You can never go wrong with pearls."
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
TORY BURCH TOTE BAG
TORY BURCH TOTE BAG "My life right now is in this diaper bag. It's not a traditional diaper bag, but it serves for what I need and is stylish, too."
Ariane Dart announced Pat Benatar would be the entertainment for the 2013 Firefly Gala.
Ariane Dart announced Pat Benatar would be the entertainment for the 2013 Firefly Gala.
Tom Doan hands out lollicakes to guests.
Tom Doan hands out lollicakes to guests.
Lollicakes
Lollicakes
NANETTE LEPORE PANTS
NANETTE LEPORE PANTS "Definitely my favorite pants. I love the New England, seersucker look, and they are so lightweight."
The sole men entertain the ladies.
The sole men entertain the ladies.
The sole men entertain the ladies.
The sole men entertain the ladies.
DEBORAH CROSS TOP
DEBORAH CROSS TOP "I usually wear this top from Dream Weaver with black pants. It's so pretty and lightweight and best of all, it doesn't have to be ironed."
Chris Pinckney
Chris Pinckney
Chris Pinckney
Chris Pinckney
Swag bags
Swag bags
Shoes
Shoes
Bethany Dugger and Lea Mei
Bethany Dugger and Lea Mei
Amanda Elsbree, Cheryl Elsbree and Tre Michel
Amanda Elsbree, Cheryl Elsbree and Tre Michel
Kelly Engel
Kelly Engel
John and Cindy Evans
John and Cindy Evans
Ping Faulhaber and Margaret Wise
Ping Faulhaber and Margaret Wise
Ping Faulhaber and Margaret Wise
Ping Faulhaber and Margaret Wise
Nick Ferguson and Sally Schule
Nick Ferguson and Sally Schule
Nick Ferguson and Sally Schule
Nick Ferguson and Sally Schule
Lesley France, Liz Bentley, Katie 
Hollingsworth and Gretchen Mannion
Lesley France, Liz Bentley, Katie Hollingsworth and Gretchen Mannion
Lesley France, Liz Bentley, Katie 
Hollingsworth and Gretchen Mannion
Lesley France, Liz Bentley, Katie Hollingsworth and Gretchen Mannion
Liebe Gamble and Kim Livengood
Liebe Gamble and Kim Livengood
Ella Gentry, Rochelle Nigri and Sally Schule
Ella Gentry, Rochelle Nigri and Sally Schule
Kelly Gettel
Kelly Gettel
Lori and Ed Getzen
Lori and Ed Getzen
Halle Ghose, Stephanie Morgan, Angie Nutter and Mel Davis
Halle Ghose, Stephanie Morgan, Angie Nutter and Mel Davis
Halle Ghose, Stephanie Morgan, Angie Nutter and Mel Davis
Halle Ghose, Stephanie Morgan, Angie Nutter and Mel Davis
Hilde Goertz, Irene Fuchs, Suzette Freeman, Cathy Lubner and Shannon Woodard
Hilde Goertz, Irene Fuchs, Suzette Freeman, Cathy Lubner and Shannon Woodard
Kimberly Griffin and Andy Ramdath
Kimberly Griffin and Andy Ramdath
LJ Hanna puts a glitter tattoo on Pat Shea.
LJ Hanna puts a glitter tattoo on Pat Shea.
Stephanie Hannum, Sally Schule, Elaine Briggs and Diana Kelly
Stephanie Hannum, Sally Schule, Elaine Briggs and Diana Kelly
Jamie Tacy Jalwan and Julie Pepi
Jamie Tacy Jalwan and Julie Pepi
Nicole Kaney, Monica Barth and Shana Zamikoff
Nicole Kaney, Monica Barth and Shana Zamikoff
Nicole Kaney
Nicole Kaney
Mary Laux, Meredith McGough and Amy Vanoverbeke
Mary Laux, Meredith McGough and Amy Vanoverbeke
Mary Laux, Meredith McGough and Amy Vanoverbeke
Mary Laux, Meredith McGough and Amy Vanoverbeke
Crystal Lehners, Marisol Proctor and Mickey Davis
Crystal Lehners, Marisol Proctor and Mickey Davis
Cathy Lubner
Cathy Lubner
Jana Marie Lyons and Cheryl Giangrante
Jana Marie Lyons and Cheryl Giangrante
Pernilla Mast, Johanna Gustafsson, Chris Pinckney, Tanya Ramos and Kelly Engel
Pernilla Mast, Johanna Gustafsson, Chris Pinckney, Tanya Ramos and Kelly Engel
Pernilla Mast, Johanna Gustafsson, Chris Pinckney, Tanya Ramos and Kelly Engel
Pernilla Mast, Johanna Gustafsson, Chris Pinckney, Tanya Ramos and Kelly Engel
Kimberly Miller wore Jimmy Choos.
Kimberly Miller wore Jimmy Choos.
Kimberly Miller wore Jimmy Choos.
Kimberly Miller wore Jimmy Choos.
Kevin and Candice Miller
Kevin and Candice Miller
Molly’s Boutique
Molly’s Boutique
Jules Morgan
Jules Morgan
Kelly Morris and Cathy Neubauer
Kelly Morris and Cathy Neubauer
Melissa Morsli, Valerie Leatherwood and Elizabeth Giuliana
Melissa Morsli, Valerie Leatherwood and Elizabeth Giuliana
Afifeh Naoum and Shelley Sarbey
Afifeh Naoum and Shelley Sarbey
Natalie Nelson and Sally Schule
Natalie Nelson and Sally Schule
Sally Schule and Christina Sadler
Sally Schule and Christina Sadler
Allison Scibelli, Linda Smith and Kristen Farrell
Allison Scibelli, Linda Smith and Kristen Farrell
Allison Scibelli, Linda Smith and Kristen Farrell
Allison Scibelli, Linda Smith and Kristen Farrell
Allison Scibelli
Allison Scibelli
Tracee Smoak and Christi Wheeler
Tracee Smoak and Christi Wheeler
Sarah Spann, Monica Christopher, Jack Kuhn and Erin Guzzo
Sarah Spann, Monica Christopher, Jack Kuhn and Erin Guzzo
Co-Chairwomen Emily Stroud and Jamie Becker
Co-Chairwomen Emily Stroud and Jamie Becker
Kim Viesta
Kim Viesta
Steven and Vanessa Wagner
Steven and Vanessa Wagner
Retta Wagner's purse
Retta Wagner's purse
Victoria Warren, Rita Loreti and Kelly Gettel
Victoria Warren, Rita Loreti and Kelly Gettel
Soleman Tom Waters
Soleman Tom Waters
Karen Wilkinson, Ella Gentry and Christina Sadler
Karen Wilkinson, Ella Gentry and Christina Sadler
Shana Zamikoff, Alicia Chalmers and Monica Barth
Shana Zamikoff, Alicia Chalmers and Monica Barth
Shana Zamikoff
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