Beach Chic: The Latest Take on Isle Style Lies in Feminine Touches Such as Eyelet and Embroidery

By: Nicola Majocchi

Sun-Splashed

Spice up your summer with a sexy dress and accessories inspired by the sea. Monique Lhuillier baby-dot chiffon cocktail dress with ruffled hem, $2,750. Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel small bead "Bib" necklace, $113. Harry L. Neufeld chunky coral and amber resin beaded long necklace, $35. Opposite: Pat's mother-of-pearl shell earrings, $65. R.J. Graziano multistrand necklace, $135. Shell necklace is privately owned. On previous spread: Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Lurex cardigan, $350. Milly cotton eyelet skirt, $270. Kenneth Jay Lane turquoise and satin five-drop coin necklace, $100. Thoi "Vanilla Beach" lariat belt (worn as necklace), $435. Beauty note A splash of glossy lip color is all you need to complement a sun-kissed glow. Try Chanel's Sheer Lip Colouring Pencil, $27, in Mandarine (a coral), and sheer moisture-rich Glossimer lip gloss in Volage (a shimmering peach), $24.50.

Glory Days

Elevate your effortless style in silk brocade and linen. Cynthia Rowley silk brocade strapless twist top, $195. Etro linen Bermuda shorts, $325. Pat's shell hoop earrings, $60. Kristen Lee leather "Start" flat sandal, $235. Opposite: Plenty by Tracy Reese embroidered linen strapless dress, $247. Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel large coral "Bib" necklace, $210. Casadei "Lemon" patent-leather stilettos with plastic fruit, $470. Beach bag is privately owned. Beauty note Enhance your spectacular skin all year long with Kanebo Instant Natural Golden Glow UV SPF 6 Gel, $30. This lightweight, tinted formula softens skin with seaweed and macadamia-nut oil. It's available in two shades to give you just the right amount of color.

Beach Bound

Cool off in body-baring bathing suits and breezy dresses. Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti peasant dress, $650. Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel small "Bib" necklace, $113, and single-strand necklace with semiprecious stones, $300. Opposite: Louis Vuitton blue smocked one-piece swimsuit, $390. Erika Pefia "Colette Mari" shell earrings with goldplated chain and Swarovski crystal, $64. Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel small "Bib" necklace, $113. Harry L. Neufeld silvertone chain necklace with acrylic flowers and beads, $35. Beauty note Splash on a refreshing fragrance that evokes the scents of summer like Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Summer, $25, with crisp and clean notes such as tangerine, lemon and wild rose. See Buyer's Guide page 264, for retail information.

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Photography by Nicola Majocchi

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