San Diego\u2019s most fashionable gathered in La Jolla to show off their fashion prowess when Leonard Simpson and Sally B. Thornton presented the fourth annual “10 Best Dressed” awards on Dec. 5. The theme for the charity event, located at the home of Ramin Pourteymore in the Atoll Estates in La Jolla and surrounded by beautiful pools and fountains, was “Underwater Fantasy.” Pourteymore won for Best Dressed in 2010 and was also named the San Diego Police Honorary Commissioner. Guests began the celebratory evening at a cocktail party with delicious food prepared by Sushi on the Rocks and Truly Scrumptious Cakes. David Patrone, whose jazz quartet has been honored with numerous awards, entertained the crowd. Luxurious eveningwear provided by Mia Bella Couture, furs by Graf and men\u2019s wear by Patrick James were modeled for the crowd. Stylish knitwear by Sharon Planche and chic styles by Celeste Boutique were also showcased, as were the Juelerie accessories from Pamela Pogue, which added the finishing touch to the glamorous outfits. Leonard Simpson\u2019s Fashion Forward hosted this gathering of San Diego\u2019s most stylish people. Simpson, the “Style Guy” for KUSI, is known for his fabulous fashion shows, making the honor bestowed upon the 10 best-dressed San Diegans at the event that much more credible in his presence. This year, the 10 best-dressed women were Virginia Monday, Joan Burton, Dolores Clark, Maxine Gellens, Ronne Froman Fadm, Jane Ottenstein, Celeste Johnson, Christy Macfarlane, Suzanne Figi and Brandi McClain. Not to be outdone, San Diego\u2019s men had their chance to shine. The top 10 were Gilbert E. Meza, Jeff Mueller, Gene W. James, Robert E. Wailes, Ross Grano, Don Breitenberg, Steven B. Thornton, Sergeant Boyd Long, Michael Stoff and Peter Ferrantelli. The black-tie-optional party raised funds for 10 local nonprofits: The Arc of San Diego, Kids Korps, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, Home Start, NSW SEAL Family Foundation, St. Madeleine Sophie\u2019s Center, San Diego Center for Children, San Diego Food Bank, San Diego Police Historical Association and United Way.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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