Hello summer...
The sun is out and the temperature is rising, which must mean
it's time to frolic on the beach or sip pretty drinks poolside.
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One piece bathing suits are chic and so incredibly flattering.
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I am not a sun worshiper. No tan for me. I slather myself with sunscreen and go in search of shade, a big hat and an umbrella. I do love colorful coverups. This design is particularly brilliant as the sleeve can be worn long and full or scrunched for a sleeveless look
... so beautiful, especially in a playful summer breeze.
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I especially adore these turbans because they are like fabric bouffants.
I am determined to learn how to
fold and tie these fabulous head wraps.
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The jewelry is magnificent! Pile it on - the more the better.
Baubles of so many shapes and sizes.
They would make great suntan tattoos, don't you think?
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This swimsuit fabric is my favored print. Paisley is a pattern of curved, feather-shaped
figures based on a pine-cone design from India. It is so fanciful and exotic.
I don't understand why there is not more of this print in fashion today.
Uh-hmmmmm ...excuse me, might I make a request, please!
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Add a large flowing scarf round the waist, bangled sandles
and you could take this outfit away from the beach and out to lunch. Yummy!
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Maillot (may-ou) is French for bathing suit. I just thought you should know.
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Cutouts are all the rage — the look of summer 2011.
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~ and the last is my favorite. A cream colored turban with just a moment of orange paired with a deep turquoise, off the shoulder, sheer coverup and heavy gold and orange accessories. It is the combination of ease and elegance that makes it work.