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.

SHOT ON LOCATION ON HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS. FASHION DIRECTOR: KRISTINA FERRANTE COLEMAN. SENIOR FASHION EDITOR: VIOLET MOON GAYNOR.

HAIR: BERNHARD TAMME FOR MATRIX/CLOUTIERAGENCY.COM. MAKEUP: ROBERTO MORELLI FOR NARS/LINKNYLA.COM.

Photography by Nicola Majocchi

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Fashion calendar, August 10, 2006.

• Grand opening celebration- A benefit celebration by clothing and accessory boutiques Sarah and Pine Creek Clothing Co., music, food, beverages and fashion show, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Old South Gaylord between East Tennessee Avenue and East Mississippi Avenue. Information, 303-861-4730
• Celebration of Hope Gala "Hot August Nights" - Benefit for the Huntington's Disease Society of America featuring silent and live auctions, fashion show by Larimer Square merchants, dinner and awards, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Seawell Ballroom, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Information and reservations, 303-947-5209
• Equilibrium Clothing VOL II Fashion Show- 8 p.m. Aug. 19, 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway. $5 door proceeds go to the Emily Griffith Foundation and the Natural Resource Defense Council. www.myspace.com/3KingsTavern
• Magaschoni Trunk Show- Aug. 30-31, Andrisen Morton, 210 St. Paul St. 303-321-0404
• Fourth annual Repeat Boutique - An elegant "swap-shopping" affair where guests are encouraged to bring their unwanted but usable women's clothing, accessories, and home decor to share with other participants and in exchange, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Community Room of the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado building, 315 E. Costilla St., Colorado Springs. Nominal admission fee. For more information, call 1-719-471-0910 Ext. 102

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Dress Code - August 10

THEY SAID IT

"I'm so over the tattoos and the T-shirts and rings through the noses. It's not pretty, it's not pleasant, it's not exciting. Please stop it now."

Elton John, calling on rock's new stars to smarten up their image on www.starpulse.com.

BEST DRESSED

Nominees for best series costumes at this year's Emmys:

• Darryle Johnson, Everybody Hates Chris
• Juliet Polcsa, The Sopranos
• Catherine Adair, Desperate Housewives
• Glenne Campbell, Battlestar Galactica

VOTE FOR THE TOP

Top of the Rocky will return soon for its fourth edition, offering the cream of Denver's restaurants, shopping, people and more.

Go online now to vote: www.RockyMountainNews.com. Voting ends Sunday.

SHOP SMART

• What: End-of-the- season sale; home furnishings, jewelry, clothing, handbags, shoes and other selected items reduced by 10 percent to 50 percent.
• Where: Zelda's, 4321 Tennyson St., 303-458-1561; Strut, 3877 Tennyson St., 303-477-3361; and Max & Me, 3867 Tennyson St., 303-455-9663.
• When: Through August

Send shopping tips to Janet Simons, Simonsj@RockyMountainNews.com or 303-892-2547.

Teens Set the Trends This Fall

BY: KIMBERLY R. SIMMONS

LIMA — From the book worm to the fashion conscious, The Lima News has scoured the malls to find the latest fashions to make everyone look trendy when they get ready to go back to school later this month.

Bermuda shorts, vintage T-shirts and flip flops are some of the items that are in for young men this fall over at Aeropostale in the Lima Mall.

Young women will be wearing short jean skirts, leggings, layered shirts and long beaded necklaces to stay in tune with this fall’s trends.

If teens are looking for name brand bargains, then TJ Maxx is your store. Laura Totten, spokeswoman for the store shirtdresses, long sweaters over leggings and skinny jeans will be the look for the fall for young women. Cargo shorts and logo T-shirts are also slated to be in this fall for young men. Messenger bags will be the must-have accessory to haul books and classroom essentials.

'Pirates of the Caribbean' Inspires Latest Fashion Craze

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is the blockbuster hit of the summer, but it's not only raking in box office booty, it's also kicking off the latest fashion craze. Celebrity stylist Jennifer Dorogi took "Extra" shopping in Los Angeles, and she gave us the lowdown on the must-have loot. Skull and crossbones are everywhere this season, from a $4,500 Judith Leiber bag to a silk scarf by London's bad boy of fashion, Alexander McQueen.

"It's on Sienna Miller, it's on Lindsay Lohan, and it's sold out everywhere, and you can't get it," Jennifer said. But, if these treasures are out of your swashbuckling reach, there is something for every budget. "Anything from scarves and hats to boxers, t-shirts, there's so much out there right now," Jennifer said. Also hot for everyone is a pirate's favorite: gold, gold, gold!

"Gold accessories are definitely key in this look and lots of layering of gold pieces," Jennifer said. Pirate-inspired hairclips, belt buckles and charms are a must. But for a more modern day look, "Go for some sexy high black boots," she said.Most importantly, "Do one or two pieces, not an entire outfit," Jennifer warned. "You don't want to look like a deck hand."