Emerald style

Shape, June, 2003 by Julie Hill

Beat the Heat

Cool off in utility green shorts and tank or in a tropical green bikini. Celine by Michael Kors sheer mesh tank top, $290. Gap shorts, $34. Spiegel necklace, $79. Streets Ahead belt, $158. Opposite: Becca bikini with wooden beads, top and bottom sold separately, $38 each. Elyssa B. earrings, $110. Beauty note Spritz on Davidoff Cool Water Woman Ocean Radiance, $38, to stay refreshed--and give skin an iridescent shimmer. This light fragrance contains notes of honeydew melon and pineapple mixed with lotus-waterlily.

A Fresh Look

Create your own brand of summer flair by mixing a crocheted top with a more structured jacket or skirt. Sportmax crochet tank top, $150. MaxStudio.com skirt, $98. David Saity bracelet, $850.

Opposite: MaxStudio.com Zip front jacket, $128. Tommy Hilfiger crochet bikini, $49. David Saity earrings $280, and pin, $785. Beauty note Add a burst of fresh color to lips to complete your style. For sheer caramel color, try Too Faced Juicy Jewels double-sided liquid lipstick and gloss in Vanilla Ice, $21.50.

Rain Forest Respite

Simply sexy and ultimately feminine style begins with a shoulder-baring camisole. Jill Stuart buckle strap top, $99. Celine by Michael Kors gathered zip-front skirt, $350. Chan Luu bracelet, $105. Opposite: KORS Michael Kors smocked camisole, $165. Pompei pant, $84. Columbia Sportswear Co. straw hat, $8. Beauty note Keep hair shiny and healthy--whether you're wearing it up or down--with Aveda Styling Curessence Hair Rejuvenator and Detangler, $12. This leave-in conditioner is rich in the shine-enhancing morikue protein complex (a hydrator derived from Brazil nuts and wheat protein).

Best Dressed

Why seat it? Pulling your look together is as easy as pulling on a casual dress and strappy sandals. (See page 66 for more shirtdress ideas.) KORS Michael Kors shirtdress, $245. Chanel sandals, $590. Nikki b. bracelet, $45. Opposite: Sportmax dress with ribbon shoulder strap, $165. Spiegel sandals, $59. David Saity cuff bracelet, $3,800. Spiegel necklace, $79. Lauren by Ralph Lauren belt $44. Beauty note Worried about baring your pale legs in a dress? Apply a coat of Lancome Soleil Flash Bronzer Instant Colour Self-Tanning Leg Gel, $26.50. before getting dressed. Rich in vitamin E, this tinted bronzer gives skin instant color. See Buyer's Guide page 190, for retail information.