Tropical paradise: indulge in summer's most sensuous suits. They're exotic, bright, daring and skin-baring. Add some island spice with loads of bold jewelry

Tropical paradise: indulge in summer's most sensuous suits. They're exotic, bright, daring and skin-baring. Add some island spice with loads of bold jewelry—big

Floral and leopard-trim one-piece by It Figures!, $90. Wooden earrings by Iradj Moini. Black wooden bracelets by Twiga, beaded bracelet by Iradj Moini, leopard-print ring by Soho; left. Turquoise and yellow cuffs by Dioscuri, beaded bracelet with emerald clasp by Iradj Moini, cocktail ring by Noir; right. For details, see Where to Buy.

Leaf-print one-piece by Magicsuit, $110. Carved red bangle by Cousin Claudine at Fragments.com. Jeweled bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane. Wood-topaz cuff by Patricia von Musulin. Gold bangles by Yossi Harari. Wooden bangles by Alexis Bittar. Hoops by Imani. Gold necklace with heart pendant by Louis Vuitton. Gold, bone, turquoise and coral long necklace by AHJewelry.com. Gold beaded necklace and necklace with pendant by Manon von Gerkan Jewelry. Stilettos by Dolce & Gabbana. Floral-print bikini by Victoria's Secret, $48 per piece. Poncho worn on head by Trina Turk. Gold hoops with feathers by AHJewelry.com. Belly chain by Manon von Gerkan Jewelry. Bangles by Dinosaur Designs. For details, see Where to Buy.(Continue Reading)

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Asia Minor Hooded tropical-print kimono top by Just Cavalli. Metallic striped jeans by D&G. Gold bracelets by Stephen Dweck. Cuff by Isaac Manevitz ...(Continue Reading)

Tropical paradise: indulge in summer's most sensuous suits. They're exotic, bright, daring and skin-baring. Add some island spice with loads of bold jewelry—big
Floral and leopard-trim one-piece by It Figures!, $90. Wooden earrings by Iradj Moini. Black wooden bracelets by Twiga, beaded bracelet by Iradj Moini, ...(Continue Reading)

Vintage vibe: this documentary filmmaker is fascinated with history—and cheap, chic fashion finds
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