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A Midsummer's Night Wish


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:00 p.m. July 13, 2013
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A Midsummer's Night Wish
Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Hannum, Alene Fowler and Co-Chairwoman Lauren Dorsett
Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Hannum, Alene Fowler and Co-Chairwoman Lauren Dorsett
ROBERTO CAVALLI DRESS
'This is my sexy, showstopper dress. It fits fabulously. When I want some 'pow,' I wear this.'
ROBERTO CAVALLI DRESS 'This is my sexy, showstopper dress. It fits fabulously. When I want some 'pow,' I wear this.'
Katie Wyatt, Maggie Nolen and Amanda Mason
Katie Wyatt, Maggie Nolen and Amanda Mason
Jill and John Raleigh
Jill and John Raleigh
Jill and John Raleigh with Kathleen O'Hara and Nelson Wagner
Jill and John Raleigh with Kathleen O'Hara and Nelson Wagner
Sarasota Ballet's Director Iain Webb
Sarasota Ballet's Director Iain Webb
Maria and Ben Tindal with Lauren St. Louis
Maria and Ben Tindal with Lauren St. Louis
Dr. Ali Shaygan with Noelle Haft
Dr. Ali Shaygan with Noelle Haft
Sandra and Larry Long
Sandra and Larry Long
Barb and Larry Farrel
Barb and Larry Farrel
CLARA KASAVINA HANDBAG
CLARA KASAVINA HANDBAG "A great evening bag that actually fits my things."
Wellington and Dianna Davenport with Eleanor Williams and Ben Cowley
Wellington and Dianna Davenport with Eleanor Williams and Ben Cowley
Jill Mathers, Robin Rose, Bob Harrigan, Patti Eisemann and Kay Mathers
Jill Mathers, Robin Rose, Bob Harrigan, Patti Eisemann and Kay Mathers
Shoes
Shoes
Shoes
Shoes
Brenda and David Maraman
Brenda and David Maraman
James Fowler, Chip Shafer, Ian Howard, Frank Fernandez and Jeff Quisenberry
James Fowler, Chip Shafer, Ian Howard, Frank Fernandez and Jeff Quisenberry
DJ Imminent
DJ Imminent
Dr. Heidi Anderson and Sandy Sabato
Dr. Heidi Anderson and Sandy Sabato
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Phil and Kimberly Mancini and John Mancini
Phil and Kimberly Mancini and John Mancini
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
Sarah Glaser, Eileen McGee and Keith Meehan
Sarah Glaser, Eileen McGee and Keith Meehan
ST. JOHN JACKET
ST. JOHN JACKET "This is part of my day-to-day look, but it could also easily carry me into dinner, too. I love the color."

 

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