This side of paradise: slip into island-inspired designs that beg for adventure and romance

Shape, May, 2003

Summer Breeze

A stylisly simple dress looks casually confident. Plenty paisley dress, $158. Model's own bracelet. Beauty note for skin that feels soft to the touch, apply Cellex-C Speed Pell & Polish Gel, $100, to dry skin before showering. This gel--a mix of bamboo extract (to help exfoliate) and jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid and melon extract (to help hydrate the skin)--also helps prep skin for self-tanners.

Island Dreams

Pull on a shoulder-baring rube top, crochet wrap or flirty florl shorts after a day at the beach. Cell be by Michael Kors open-back top, $520 and sandals, $375. Philosophy of Alberta Ferretti floral-print shorts $225. He wears Tommy Hilfiger shorts and Jutta Neumann sandals.

Opposite: James tube top with smocked bodice, $100. Vicky Morenis crochet swim cover, $78. Calvin Klein Collection Swimwear bikini bottom, sold with top (not shown), $223. Nikki B. necklace, $60. Model is seated on a Malatesta sarong, $53.

Beauty note A shimmering body moisturizer gives skin -- bared by tube tops and shorts -- a healthy radiance. To get it, rub on Jergens Soft Shimmer Skin Radiance Moisturizer, $5, after showering. In it is a mix of subtle light reflectors and skin hydrators, such as glycerin.

Getaway Glamour

Handmade details add unique flair. Miguelina embroidered halter top, $165. Celine by Michael Kors earrings, $260. Opposite: BCBG Max Azria Swim bikini with flower pin, $128 (sold as set). MaxMara jungle-print capri pant, $240. On bed Calvin Klein Home bedding and Malatesta saroncs. Beauty note Add a touch of sun-kissed glamour to lips with Estee Lauder Amber Bronze LipTint Balm SPF12, $6. This conditioning balm gives lips a sheer wash of color -- while keeping lips protected from the sun.

Hana Hideaway

Retreat to a tropical treehouse -- or your own backyard -- in these playful designs. Sauvage by Elizabeth Southwood bikini, $102. Bottega Veneta butterfly-print sarong, $260. Tracywatts straw hat (in hand), $95. Celine by Michael Kors striped canvas bag with leather handles, $740. Opposite: MaxMara batik-print dress with keyhole detail, $1,040. He wears shirt and shorts by Polo Ralph Lauren. Beauty note Summer hair can be carefree but sexy with Physique Frizz Control Curl Cream, $7. This nongreasy formula goes on smooth, conditions tresses and provides hours of frizz-free, defined waves -- no matter how high the humidity. See Buyer's Guide, page 247, for retail information.