Trend Report

Four Stylish Fanny Packs—Yes, Fanny Packs!—You'll Wear Forever

If you thought fanny packs had their moment in the ’90s, think again. They’re back and, dare we say, more stylish than ever, with chic options that can take you from the beach to happy hour.

10/04/2021 By Megan McDonald With Lauren Pritchard

Shop Talk

Designer Carley Holtsinger Brings Her Beachy, 'Florida Grandma Chic' Accessories to Sarasota

Sparkle Diva is inspired by Holtsinger's Florida upbringing and many trips to thrift stores.

09/17/2020 By Elizabeth Djinis

Inspo on the go

What's in His Bag: Ringling College Instructor George Cwirko-Godycki

A peek at the artist essentials that illustrator and Instagram sensation Cwirko-Godycki carries with him every day.

09/13/2019 By Sarafina Murphy-Gibson

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What's in Her Bag: Pure Barre Owner Lindsay Peirce

Peirce owns two Pure Barre studios and co-owns the swim brand Kay & Elle. She gave us a peek inside her bag so we could see what this girl boss can't live without.

08/16/2019 By Hanna Powers

Bag Lady

How BSWANKY, a Line of High-End Handbags, Helps Immigrant Women

A chance meeting was the catalyst for Gretchen Bauer's line of ethically made handbags.

05/13/2019 By Megan McDonald

Ready for Love

Four Little Luxuries to Splurge on This Valentine's Day

Try these four fab finds for romance.

01/24/2019 By Megan McDonald

Chic in Sarasota

2019 Is the Year of the Headband

It's time to embrace your inner Blair Waldorf.

12/21/2018 By Heather Saba

Mindful Buying

Valerie Bernhard's Art Guy Workshop is a Labor of Love

A life-threatening medical condition inspired Bernhard to start her line of cotton textiles emblazoned with mindful messages.

12/20/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Shades of Glory

Trend Report: Six Cool Pairs of Sunglasses

Step up your look with these super-cool sunnies.

11/29/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Eye Spy

Fashion Find: Drew Barrymore's FLOWER Eyewear

Look just like Barrymore in these chic sunnies, which start at just $39.

11/30/2016 By Heather Dunhill

New hires

Optical Company Hires, Promotes

Sarasota's Ioptics Eyewear recently hired Corey Learn as a licensed optician and promoted Holley Hassler to general manager.

11/04/2016 By staff

Practical Luxury

Psst! We Found the Perfect Bag by Paige Hamilton

Frustrated with that bag that's always a little too small? Paige Hamilton designs have style and space.

06/14/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Top Shelf

Our Top Fashion and Beauty Finds for April

Genius looks and loot from our fashion editor.

04/01/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Purse Power

The Right Bag Offers Style and Function

A sophisticated handbag that holds everything is a must-have for a long day.

03/14/2016 By Jackie Rogers

So Clutch

Meet Edie Parker Designer/Founder Brett Heyman

Fashion editor Heather Dunhill talks with Edie Parker founder Brett Heyman, one of the fashion industry's hottest accessory designers.

03/07/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Now Ear This

Statement Earrings Make a Fashionable Comeback

Fashion editor Heather Dunhill rounds up eight pairs of earrings that are guaranteed to get noticed.

03/01/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Fierce Four Eyes

Warby Parker's Neil Blumenthal Talks New Store in Tampa

Warby Parker arrives at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa.

02/18/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Article

Sarasota's Wrapt With Love Offers Wearable, Personalized Keepsakes

The brainchild of Renee Phinney and Jenn Smith-Stutler, Wrapt With Love creates wearable, personalized keepsakes.

01/06/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Fashion I.Q.

Bra-Fitting Tips from Luxury Lingerie Line Simone Perele

Katia Charle, creative director of lingerie brand Simone Perele (which can be found locally at Sea Cup and Up), shares her tried-and-true bra fitting tips.

12/17/2015 By Heather Dunhill

Article

7 Sarasota-Inspired Shopping Finds

Carol Tisch rounds up 7 Sarasota shopping finds inspired by the pinks and watery blues that surround us here.

12/01/2015 By Carol Tisch