Simple tastes: a first took at tall's outdoors inspired style reveals a season of laid-back luxe

Shape, August, 2002 by Julie Hill

A MOVEABLE FEAST

End a day of swimming and hiking in a surprise of ruffles and lace -- paired with jeans of course. Here and opposite, left: Sportmax three-quarter-length quilted coat with leather belt, $1,975. DKNY sleeveless ruffle-front top, $138. Opposite, right: Paul & Joe corduroy pants, $193, Elie Tahari stretch-cotton lace top, $198. James Perse ribbed cami, $29. Paper Denim & Cloth jeans, $150. Calvin Klein riding boots, $560. Beauty note Feed skin with Lancome Vinefit SPF 15, $37.50, rich in antioxidant grapeseed extract. It helps protect skin from environmental damage all day long.

ROCK THE BOAT

Weekend favorites: leg-baring shorts and skirts paired with an easy top.

Burberry thermal top, $430; skirt, $315; and hat, $165.

Opposite: Express peasant top, $30. J. Crew khaki shorts, $38. Club Monaco leather thongs, $49.

Beauty note bare skin looks more radiant after exfoliating several times weekly. Try L'Occitane Face Scrub Mud, $22, and Exfoliating Shower Cream, $12, for body. Both contain crushed olive pits and skin-softening olive oil.

NET GAINS

No need to fish for compliments in these stylish, end-of-summer-weight sweaters. Dockers turtleneck, $38. Susana Monaco drawstring shorts, $51. Burberry knee socks, $210.

Opposite: FAL by Jeffrey Grubb cashmere hooded cable-knit sweater vest, $800. Marc Jacobs cropped khakis, $195. Coach watch, $195. Club Monaco belt, $39.

Beauty note Get an enviable allover glow with Helena Rubinstein Jet Tan, $27.50, a fast-drying self-tanner spray with peach extract and hydrating milk proteins.

WOODLAND IDYLLS

The sweater vest -- one of this fall's must haves -- adds face-flattering color over a sleeveless tee, and utilitarian dash paired with a camp shirt and khakis. Paul & Joe mohair vest, $246. Tsesay double-layer crewneck shell, $125. Watership Trading Co. hat, $46. Nautica Jeans Co. jacket, $79. James Perse ribbed camisole, $29. Elie Tahari stretch corduroy pants, $178. Brooklyn Handknit wool scarf, $97. Opposite: Tsesay cashmere sweater vest, $175. Dockers khaki camp shirt, $32. Theory Bermuda shorts, $115. Dockers leather sandals, $30.

Beauty note Enjoy simple pleasures in life like Aveda Chakra IV Pure-Fume Body Mist in Fulfillment, $28, with 19 pure botanical essences including jasmine, ylang-ylang and oakmoss. See Buyer's Guide, page 201, for retail information.

HAIR: CHRISTOPHE SALUZZO/CLOUTIER.

MAKEUP: LUTZ FOR NARS/ART MIX.

STYLING: JULIE HILL.

PROP STYLING: YOLANDE YORKE-EDGELL.