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FASHION exhibitionists. A TRIFECTA OF GARDEN PARTIES HATS IN THE PARK LUNCHEON When: Tuesday, March 3, 11:30 am Where: Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion in McGovern Centennial Gardens Who: Chairmen Estela Cockrell, Denise Monteleone Mood: Ascot BAYOU BEND GARDEN PARTY When: Sunday, March 29, 6:30 pm Where: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens Who: Chairmen Carol and Michael Linn Mood: Blueblood cocktailing attire – J. McLaughlin, Ralph, gin and tonic RIENZI SPRING PARTY When: Thursday, April 23, 7 pm Where: Rienzi Who: Chairmen TBA Mood: Can you say seersucker? L'Afshar emerald perspex clutch $800, at Baanou. Dior Eclosion Blossoming Top Coat nail lacquer, $28, at Neiman Marcus. Bulgari DIVA High Jewelry watch in pink gold, diamonds, turquoise and pink tourmalines, price upon request, at the Bulgari boutique. Giambattista Valli floral-print dress $2,775, at Tootsies, farfetch.com Valentino embroidered Camubutterfly suit $5,400, special order through the Valentino boutique. Van Cleef & Arpels earrings with diamonds, emeralds and sapphires set in 18K white and rose gold, price upon request, through Van Cleef & Arpels at Neiman Marcus. Platinum and diamonds carved coral flower brooch, circa 1950, $12,500, at Wayne Smith Jewels. Valentino lace blouse $2,590, and pant $2,290, at the Valentino boutique, Neiman Marcus, Tootsies. MaxMara cotton printed sandal $595, the MaxMara boutique, Elizabeth Anthony. Ralph Lauren herringbone sport coat $1,495, cotton trouser $395, cashmere jersey sweater $395, all at the Ralph Lauren boutique. Fendi crystal embroidered mini peekaboo bag $8,450, at the Fendi boutique, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue. Oscar de la Renta Wedgwood-blue buffalo-check top and shorts $2,880, at Neiman Marcus. Dior embroidered sunset espadrille $770, by special order through Christian Dior at Saks Fifth Avenue. Samantha Sung Claire summer dress $528, at À Bientôt. Sapphire and diamond butterfly pin, circa 1990s, in 18K white and blackened gold with 20 carats of sapphires and emerald eyes $7,900, at Tenenbaum & Co. Vintage blue topaz diamond earrings $1,850, at Wayne Smith Jewels. MaxMara linen wrap coat with belt, cotton skirt, cotton hat, cotton floral-printed boot, all price upon request, at the MaxMara boutique, Elizabeth Anthony. Hand-wrought 18K gold earrings by Lene Dahlgren for Vibes, with pearls and rough-cut diamonds $9,250, at Judith Ann Jewels. HOUSTON ANTIQUES+ART +DESIGN SHOW When: Friday, March 27, 11 am Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall B Who: Trot out the pearls and think Barbara Perkins. Men's Prescott lace-up turtle patent shoe $750, at the Jimmy Choo boutique. Lady Dior embroidered calfskin bag $4,300, by special order through Christian Dior at Saks Fifth Avenue. Gucci reversible jacket in brushed stretch cotton $2,950, boot-cut trouser $890, and crocodile moccasin $2,400, all at the Gucci boutique, Neiman Marcus. Trina Turk maxi dress $368, and Bellota sandal $288, both at the Trina Turk boutique, Tootsies. Givenchy Rave tote $1,045, at Neiman Marcus, farfetch.com. Armando tall calfskin paddock boot $1,095, at Lucchese. French carved citrine cameo, circa 1850s-1870s, in 18K gold with halo of diamonds and seed pears $7,900, at Tenenbaum & Co. Vintage bird pins: 3-D bird in silver and diamonds $4,575, and Victorian silver swallow with diamonds mounted on a detachable gold crescent set with sapphires $7,800, both at Judith Ann Jewels. Late-Victorian tricolor pearl and rose-cut diamond swirl pin/pendant $2,650, at Past Era Fine Antique Jewelry. Milly jacquard coat $850, and snake tote $425 at Neiman Marcus, Tootsies. Bottega Veneta embroidered cotton dress $10,000 at the Bottega Veneta boutique, Neiman Marcus.