JUDGING A FRIEND BY HER LOVER

And other things that are hard to resist.

As the double doors of the beautiful mediterranean estate swung open, she stepped out onto the travertine patio on the arm of her dashing young surgeon.

She presented a striking silhouette in a gown of purple, green, and gold geometric shapes that could only be Versace, and which complemented her youthful, edgy style. All eyes were glued on them as they …