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Archive for January, 2007
The Social Detective
The other day in the elevator at the Asolo, here’s what three women were wearing: a serviceable pair of open-toed wedges (totally boring); a pair of round-toed Ferragamos (totally classic); and a pair of exquisite stilettos (totally stunning). At the same moment, the two shoe pikers glanced at each other in recognition of their appalling [...]
Read More >>Fashion Statement
Spotted at Noche de Celebracion for St. Jude’s What are you wearing? A dark Armani suit, Hugo Boss coral shirt and blue tie with Italian-made shoes in dark caramel, and a crocodile Tissault watch. How would you describe your style? I do not like trends. I like a classical look. What mistake do you think [...]
Read More >>Mr. Chatterbox
My dog Peanut passed away recently. He had been in poor health for several years, and as the summer drew to a close we knew he wouldn’t be with us much longer. But he died at home, on his favorite couch, in the arms of the only person who loved him more than me, my [...]
Read More >>Shopping
St. Armands Circle is Sarasota’s answer to the glamour of Worth Avenue or Rodeo Drive, the resort-chic of St. Bart’s and the artiness of Key West—all in one easy-to-maneuver shopping and dining paradise. A short ride over the Ringling Causeway from downtown Sarasota, the Circle is abuzz with trendy restaurants and outdoor cafes, elegant jewelers [...]
Read More >>From the Editor
Forget losing weight, taking up jogging or finding the love of your life. After the year that just ended, from the plunging real estate market to that nasty political campaigning (“pole dancer” ended up being one of the nicest things candidates called each other), it’s time for some brand-new resolutions for 2007. In the interest [...]
Read More >>Who Will Give Me a Home?
Hello. My name is Sara. I live at the Humane Society. It’s nice. I have my own kennel. It has a front and back. The food is pretty good. People donate it, which is nice. The people are nice, too. And there’s a lot to do. But still–I sure wish I had a home. [...]
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