Spring Fling: Sexy Spring Fashions

Spring is in full swing with this season’s effortlessly elegant eveningwear. For women, highwaisted free flowing chiffon and silk dresses in intense colors are adorned with ruffles, flounces, pleats and tumbling layers. For men, suits are cut narrow for a slim silhouette balanced by pinstripes, polished tailored shirts and shiny bold ties. And this season’s tuxedos are white!

Sona is in a Dorian Ho dress from Saks Jandel, $740; Manolo Blahnik shoes from Neiman Marcus, $485; and Kwiat Riviera diamond drop earrings, $34,000, and Kwiat Riviera diamond necklace, $33, 800 both from Liljenquist and Beckstead. Jonathan is in a Paul Smith suit, $1,195, Kiton Shirt, $395, Stefano Ricci tie, $160, pocket square, $40, and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, $395, all from Neiman Marcus.

left to right: Sona is in a Dorian Ho dress from Saks Jandel, $430; Gucci shoes from Neiman Marcus, $595, and a Matthias & Claire necklace, from Liljenquist and Beckstead, $35,000. Jonathan is in a Turist tuxedo, $995, Prada shoes, $390, Brioni shirt, $395, and Stefano Ricci tie, $160, all from Neiman Marcus. Sona is in a Galiano dress from Saks Jandel, $2,460, Manolo Blahnik shoes from Neiman Marcus, $545 and Pave hoop earrings from Liljenquist and Beckstead, $6,650. Jonathan is in an Armani suit, $1,495, Brioni shirt, $395, Paul Smith tie, $125, pocket square, $40, and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, $395, all from Neiman Marcus, and an A. Lange & Sohne watch from Liljenquist and Beckstead , $21,100. Sona is in a Carlos Miele dress from Saks Jandel, $2,860; Gucci shoes from Neiman Marcus, $595, and Pave hoop earrings from Liljenquist and Beckstead, $6,650.

left to right: Sona is in a Pamella Roland dress from Saks Jandel, $1,890; Dolce and Gabbana shoes from Neiman Marcus, $550, and Garavelli diamond drop earrings $2,590 and Chopard watch, $18,100, both from Liljenquist and Beckstead. Sona is in a Robert Danes dress from Saks Jandel, $2,890; Manolo Blahnik shoes from Neiman Marcus, $545; Kwiat chandelier earrings, $5,065, and Pe Jay diamond necklace, $35,490, both from Liljenquist and Beckstead. Jonathan is in a Paul Smith suit, $1,195, Brioni shirt, $395, Brioni tie, $160, and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, $395, all from Neiman Marcus.

Fashion credits

Sona Kharatian, of Yerevan, Armenia, is in her fifth season with The Washington Ballet after dancing with Southern Ballet Theater of Florida and ARKA Ballet, each for two seasons. Prior to that, she was an apprentice with The Washington Ballet for two seasons. She is also a two-time recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Award.

Jonathan Jordan, of Phoenix, Arizona, is in his fifth season with The Washington Ballet. He has danced with Le Jeune Ballet de France, Ballet Metropolitan de Monterey and is a guest artist with ARKA Ballet. He has been a finalist at the 2000 Varna and Paris International competitions and was awarded the bronze medal at the 2003 New York International Ballet competition.

For more information on these and other fashions, call Saks Jandel at (301) 652-2250 or visit www.neimanmarcus.com. For more information on the jewelry featured and to see other fine pieces from Liljenquist and Beckstead, visit www.liljenquist.com.

Photography by Len De Pas
Styling & Makeup
By Patricia Martinez