Terrible name. Terrific color. If brown were defined simply by its true name, no one would pay any attention to the earthy, organic, and quite honestly, complementary hue. But when you pair it with fashionable names like mocha, tawny, chestnut or coffee, suddenly everyone wants to be a brown-eyed girl. The warm color is equal parts wholesome, reliable, secure and elegant. It’s a gentler neutral than stark black or white, and plays well with virtually every other color, especially green. So while it may be safe, brown is anything but basic.
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Curve appeal
The dizzying collection of white and chocolate diamonds in this LeVian yellow gold ring may capture your initial attention, but the ring’s sculptural design will keep you rapt for the rest of your life. Sensual curves embrace at the crown and as the ring itself wraps playfully around your finger. Price available upon request. Available at the Diamond District in Estero.
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Working girl
Who does the Heritage check blazer make you think of? If you answered Diane Keaton and Melanie Griffith, the iconic actresses who brought the 1980s working woman’s wardrobe into high fashion, then you’re correct. Proving that blazers are indeed timeless, the Heritage features a timeless tawny color, faux double breast and a relaxed, streamlined shape. Layer it over a simple white top and jeans for a chic menswear look. $250 at Jennifer’s in Fort Myers.
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Polarized perfection
Sunglasses have long been the accessory that epitomizes cool, and no one produces polarized sunnies cooler than Costa. These Del Mar acetate frames feature a timeless round shape with keyhole nose-bridge. The medium fit suits most face shapes. Available in four colorways, we’re partial to the mocha tortoiseshell with hints of turquoise and chartreuse tucked into its chocolatey base. Starting at $249, available through Elmquist Eye Group in south Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
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Keeping time
Luxury-inspired but without the exclusive price point, the Belfort watch is crafted from stainless steel and genuine leather. Heavily influenced by architecture, with a powerful crown shape and fine details like a dotted steel face and coffee-colored leather band, the watch is masculine, but its textures make it a modern standout. Water resistant and assembled in the USA, the Belfort Watch comes with a 10-year warranty on case and construction. $645 at modernmademan.com.
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Plant based
Elevate your garden, green room or home with these beautiful, woodsy teak ball pots. They’re perfect for orchids or other small potted plants. Each one is unique and brings an organic, earthy element to any décor. $62 for the 8-inch ball pot, $110 for the 12-inch. Find yours at R.S. Walsh Landscaping’s In the Garden on Sanibel.
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Table that thought
Soft shapes make this brown beauty alluring to the eye. With a top in glossy glass Bordeaux, the Concorde table’s frame and structure are made with black elm. The Sophie chairs and Jane bench complement with simple lines and black elm legs on the chairs and glossy brown nickel on the bench. All by Poliform. $8,886, Concorde table; $2,993 each, Sophie chair ($2,571 without armrests); $3,723 for the Jane bench at Richlin International, Miromar Design Center, Estero.
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Details, details
From the orange crown to the burgundy handles and from the double-toggle zipper to the detachable cross-body strap, the latest incarnation of the Tuileries handbag from Louis Vuitton is all about the details. Designers at the renowned fashion house created a visual feast for saddle-bag lovers with an eye-catching mix of monogram canvas, tricolor leather and twin Toron handles. This is the must-have bag for transitioning from fall to winter. $2,630 at us.louisvuitton.com.
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Haute hoot
Bring a bit of wilderness into your home with this gorgeous, shimmery pillow and pillow cover. Evoking the exotic feather patterns found in brown owls, the plush faux fur on both sides has subtle variations of color, shading and patterns. Equally glamorous as living room or bedroom throw pillows. $16-$22 for the pillows, $79-$99 for the covers at williamsonoma.com.