B.W. COOK -- The Look

Adrienne Brennan is a Newport-Mesa fashion magnet. The statuesque

brunet with classic features and classic taste is an admired woman on the

California Riviera, managing to balance a busy life as mother, career

woman and community activist.

Brennan, who has created a line of skin-care products and anti-aging

formulas, shows off fashions from one of her favorite local boutiques,

Shades of Red. The resort-oriented women’s apparel store is owned by

Colleen Espinosa and is on Bayside Drive in Newport Beach. Espinosa and

her staff carry everything from fine apparel to a full selection of

accessories.

CAPTIONS

1. Adrienne Brennan looks stunning in this feminine jersey crepe dress

from Jeanine of London ($500).

2. A bold floral silk skirt, suitable for either day or night,is

modeled with a razor back tee by Essendi. The two-piece ensemble sells

for $250.

3. This “graffiti” pants set with interesting side-split detail is

also by Jeanine of London ($325).

4. From the Renfru collection comes this cotton-stretch pique pants

set with a double-zip fitted jacket ($400).

5. A summer collage of prints and colors is the hallmark of this

two-piece coordinated outfit from Tapp of New York ($585).