Fashion I.Q.

Hydration is key this time of year, which is why I’m loving the Clarisonic Opal. The gentle sonic infusion technology instantly hydrates the eyes at 7,500 micro-massaging vibrations/minute for max serum absorption. Nyoka SkinCare, $185. Ask about the Fashion IQ special. (941) 323-1219

You’ll see stacked bracelets everywhere you look on stylish big-city streets. Make it happen with vintage Bakelite bangles—easy and so chic! Jack Vinales Antiques, call for price, (941) 957-0002

Not everybody can combine prints and colors. But at the opening-night party for the Ringling International Arts Festival, singer/songwriter Meklit Hadero showed her fashion artistry, mixing her pistachio-colored python maxi with a charcoal paisley wrap and chevron clutch. 

Can’t help but admire Hank Battie, at the Second Chance Last Opportunity luncheon, with his gray two-button peak lapel and windowpane custom suit, which popped with shades of pink. Nice touch with the Mezlan cap toed kicks and leather “male bag,” as he calls it.

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Number of years La Musica’s Sonata a Due has been entertaining Sarasota. Join violist Daniel Avshalomov and pianist Derek Han for an intimate recital and dinner at the Charles Ringling mansion, Dec. 5. $150. (941) 371-6798

Brooklyn perfumer Christopher Brosius has a handsome scent for your fella, and it has a manly name—Burning Leaves. He’ll love the smoky scent of burning maple leaves. Juno & Jove, $65.

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