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The Limelight District Is the Next Cool Place to Live

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Lookbook

Eveningwear Designer David Meister on Trends, Statement Looks—and Sleeves

Our fashion editor taps one of the most recognizable names in the industry for tips and trends for the upcoming season.

08/24/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Deals

'70s-Style Clothing Store Coming to Osprey

A 1,262-square-foot ground floor retail and office suite will become the home of Kapri Couture, a women’s and girl’s apparel store featuring '70s Bohemian-style fashion.

08/09/2017 By staff

Executive Style

Six Shoes Every Businesswoman Should Own

You'll be well-heeled with these kicks.

07/11/2017 By Jackie Rogers

Retail

College-Themed Clothing Store Opens Saturday

The locally owned company Bows and Arrows Boutique will celebrate the opening of its first brick-and-mortar store on University Parkway.

06/28/2017 By staff

Beauty News

Nuovo Master Stylist Marissa Dean Talks the Best Summer Beauty Trends

Bookmark these genius beauty tips from Nuovo master stylist Marissa Dean, which she picked up at this season's NYFW.

04/18/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Honors

Stylists Rank Nationally in Cut, Color, Texture Contest

Yellow Strawberry stylists Kelly Chiesa and Devon Mclaughlin were recently ranked among the top 10 finalists in Intercoiffure America/Canada’s Nouveau Creative Cut, Color and Texture Contest.

03/08/2017 By staff

Fashion I.Q.

The Best Fashion and Beauty Finds for February

Genius looks and loot from our fashion editor.

02/01/2017 By Heather Dunhill

Shine On

7 High-Gloss Local Finds, from Fashion to Home Decor

It's time to get lacquered.

12/29/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Style

New Sarasota Hair Salon Opens

Hair colorist and stylist Mamie Katsarelas and colorist and stylist David Michael Greb recently opened a new hair salon: Shine Hair Design Studio.

12/14/2016 By staff

Style Star

What I Wear to Work: Henry “Hank” Battie

Here's what the stylish owner of downtown Sarasota's Cravats' Custom Clothiers & Haberdashery wears to work.

10/28/2016 By Alicia King Robinson

How to Have a Happy Sweater

Sweater Weather is Near! Here's Exactly How to Wash Your Cozy Knit

Tried and true tips to avoid pilling, pulling and fuzzies on your fave knit during sweater season.

10/27/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Fashion I.Q.

Here's Your November Style Dispatch

This month: '80s fashion makes a comeback, the coolest wireless headphones and a signature holiday cocktail.

10/26/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Above the Fold

The Next Big Name: Meet Avant-Garde Designer Charles Youssef

Fashion editor Heather Dunhill interviews emerging designer Charles Youssef, whose architectural collections are winning him accolades.

10/13/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Awards Style

The Best Looks From the Emmys Red Carpet

Fashion editor Heather Dunhill recaps the best dressed celebs from this weekend's Emmys red carpet.

09/20/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Style Star

What I Wear to Work: Sarasota Magazine Fashion Editor Heather Dunhill

Get the secrets behind our fashion editor's signature style.

09/02/2016 By Alicia King Robinson

Must See

Fashion and Surrealism on Exhibit in Horst Exhibit at The Dali

Take a trip to the Dali Museum to see the unmistakable, iconic photographs of Horst P. Horst.

08/11/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Shop Til You Drop

This Week's Best Shopping Sales

The Woman's Exchange annual sale, a Bohemian Bliss pop-up at Louies Modern and more.

08/03/2016 By Alaina Upman

Platinum 100

The Platinum 100 2016: Fashion

Fashion mavens, bookmark this list for all your clothing and accessory needs.

08/01/2016

Fashion I.Q.

5 Great Fashion and Beauty Finds for August

Genius looks and loot from our fashion editor.

07/29/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Swoon-Worthy Couture

Fendi, Trevi Fountain and Karl Lagerfeld, Oh My!

Karl Lagerfeld puts on a real-life fairy tale runway for Fendi's 90th anniversary.

07/22/2016 By Heather Dunhill

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