North Bay Woman

S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 23 Dressing in your 40s Terri is boardroom ready in this grey cowl neck sheath dress, far left, from Tamarind and an Akris Punto one button jacquard jacket. This jacket may be an investment, but it will also look great paired with jeans and a tank for a casual look. Add color with an Anyi Lu mid-heel multi colored peep-toe sling-back from Nordstrom. On the near left, Terri has the perfect look to go from the office to opening night of her new restaurant, Bird and the Bottle. The ensemble pairs a dusty pink pencil skirt from Tamarind with a Donna Karen New York cashmere sequin cold shoulder sweater. Her gold and cork Isola "Phoenix" wedge sandals are from Nordstrom. Since this look is neutral, add a fun pop of color with this season's must have accessory, a Kate Spade New York scalloped edge wristlet purse in sprout green. About our model: Terri Stark is a North Bay woman in her 40s who loves a good time. Growing up in San Mateo California, she was known for throwing dinner parties for her friends, complete with menus and stemware, while in high school. Little did she imagine that not too many years in the future she'd be the co-owner and operator with her husband Mark of five, (soon to be six), thriving restaurants. The rest of the country has taken notice. Terri and Mark were semifinalists for the 2013 James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur, the food world's equivalent of an Academy Award. She's working hard on the Starks' next venture, Bird & The Bottle, slated to open in Santa Rosa in the summer 2015. Kate Spade New York LILY AVENUE KIKI clutch in Sprout Green.

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