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Natural Instincts
THE INTERNATIONAL GOLD STANDARD

Produced BY Barbara Mc Conaghy
Photographed by ROY COX | Hair and Make - up by Anita Bahramy

Charles Nolan white 3/4 –sleeve trench coat[$398] SAKS FIFTH AVENUE; Christian Roth white with black-framed sunglasses, BLINK; Cole Haan white woven leather oversized tote [$325]NEIMAN MARCUS; white floral and butterfly print scarf, available at both GUCCI and NEIMAN MARCUS; Patek Philippe Aquanaut "Luce" with white composite dial and matching rubber strap, diamond set bezel, stainless steel case, [$10,950] Lil jen quist & Beckstea d Je welers .

In the power capi tal of the world nothing can instant message success faster than wearing the right, or daring, accessory. As the tidal basin explodes in cherry blossoms, our stores blossom with choice items to enhance classic dresses, suits, narrow shorts and straight-legged pant suits. WL's best bets are: the big clutch; chunky platforms; wedges; open-toed pumps; wide woven belts; gold and metallic touches; long necklaces; bangle bracelets; designer watches; and oversized sunglasses.

Dolce & Gabbana white belt with logo buckle [$425] NEIMAN MARCUS.

Ralph Lauren white handbag with gold accent and white embroidered jacket, both RALPH LAUREN; Chanel white sunglasses [$325] NEIMAN MARCUS.	Lambertson Truex white patent hobo handbag [$1,095] NEIMAN MARCUS; Chanel white and navy platform slingbacks with silver tipped wedges [$785] SAKS FIFTH AVENUE.

Manolo Blahnik white patent stiletto slingbacks with bronze ankle wrap clasp [$645] NEIMAN MARCUS; Gucci white leather tote handbag with silver grommet accents and logo scarf [$1,190] available at both GUCCI and NEIMAN MARCUS.	Christian Louboutin red suede open-toed platform slingbacks [$640] NEIMAN MARCUS.

Top to Bottom – Cartier 18k yellow gold "Tankissime" features a diamond-set case and open polished domed links to create a soft bracelet [$25,600.] | Breguet "Queen of Naples" watch in 18k yellow gold with diamond bezel, diamonds set on the inside of the case, mother of pearl dial featuring a miniature guilloche finished dial, power reserve, phases of the moon, exhibition case back, automatic self-winding movement [$26,700.] | Bedat & Co. Number 3 double pavé set diamond bezel, soft white roman numerals, and matte white alligator strap [$9,160.] | Lady’s Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold diamond bezel with Complicated Annual Calendar watch featuring a mother of pearl dial with phases of the moon, on a matte finish cream alligator strap [$28,700.] | Chopard round "Happy Sport" with seven floating diamonds spinning under the crystal, five cabochon sapphires, and diamond pave set bezel hallmarked in steel and white gold [$12,650.] All by LILJENQUIST & BECKSTEAD JEWELERS.

Christian Dior woven leather and wood platform sandals [$495], available at both DIOR and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE; natural straw wrapped vases, CRATE&BARREL.

Jimmy Choo beige and metallic suede handbag [$1,700] and matching ankle strap stiletto thongs [$495], both JIMM Y CHOO ; assorted wooden bangles, NEW TO YOU.	Belts (Left to Right): Etro brown leather studded belt, NEIMAN MARCUS. Suzi Roher 2-inch woven leather belt, NEIMAN MARCUS. Salvatore Ferragamo natural leather belt with logo buckle, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO. MOTIF 56 dark brown woven belt with silver medallion buckle [$1,700], NEIMAN MARCUS. Tory Burch bronze beaded mesh tank and MOTIF 56 brown leather belt with lining of gold studs, both SAKS FIFTH AVENUE; Gucci signature rimmed sunglasses with gold studs, available at both GUCCI and NEIMAN MARCUS.	Prada burlap flats with flowered accent, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE; Salvatore Ferragamo natural crocheted handbag with wooden straps, available at both SALVATORE FERRAGAMO and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE.

Ralph Lauren linen open weave tank [$165], chamois safari jacket [$265], brown beaded necklace, and concha belt, all RALPH LAUREN; Eric Javits large rimmed straw hat, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE; Mulberry brown snakeskin duffle bag with gold accent, NEIMAN MARCUS.	Christian Dior gold braided gold leather and tortoise wedged sandals ; available at both DIOR and NEIMAN MARCUS.

Gold signet ring, PAMPILLONIA; Jimmy Choo gold metallic hobo handbag with rhinestone detail and gold O-ring handles, JIMMY CHOO. | Salvatore Ferragamo gold python belt, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO.	Salvatore Ferragamo gold python belt, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO.

Phillip Lim white 3/4 -sleeve sheer chiffon shorts jumpsuit with gold rope belt, MULEH; Jimmy Choo gold mesh handbag, JIMMY CHOO; gold link necklace with diamond clasp, link bracelets, and gold signet ring; all PAMPILLONIA.	Christian Roth gold aviator sunglasses, BLINK. Oliver Peoples Papillon gold sunglasses, BLINK. ic! berlin Agneta gold framed sunglasses, BLINK. Salvatore Ferragamo gold snake print ballet flats, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Chanel gold and white mule wedges with gold studs and pearl accents, NEIMAN MARCUS.	Gucci gold python satchel handbag, available at both GUCCI and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE; Christian Roth gold aviator sunglasses, BLINK.

Produced and styled by Barbara McConaghy; Fashion and editorial credit Elizabeth Moon.
Photographed by Rox Cox, assisted by studio manager Mandy Strong and photo assistant Andy Robinson.
Coordinated by Roy Cox Photography, www.4-OPTIC. com, (410) 633-4540.
Hair and make-up by Anita Bahramy and introducing model Docé Walton, T.H.E. Artist Agency. Crate&Barrel for all vases and cherry blossom props