Peekaboo! Nothing's sexier than a hint of skin, as these whimsical pieces show

Shape, May, 2004 by Violet Moon Gaynor

1. Nicole Farhi cotton dress with cutouts ($365; at Nicole Farhi, New York City, 212-223-8811)

2. Sigerson Morrison metallic cutout leather flat ($370; at Sigerson Morrison, New York City, 212-219-3893)

3. XOXO cotton top with sequin detailing ($39; xoxo.com)

4. Louis Vuitton eyelet handkerchief headscarf ($160; 866-VUITTON)

5. Club Monaco "Julliet" lined eyelet shorts ($49; clubmonaco.com)

6. cK Calvin Klein Watches "Dress XL" stainless-steel chronograph watch ($199; at Fortunoff, 888-256-4659)

7. Coach "Clarissa" leather slide with floral cutouts ($160; 866-262-2440)

8. Celine floral-print "Tahiti" bathing suit with open sides ($405; 866-600-4121)

9. Concord La Scala stainless-steel chronograph watch with perforated strap and mother-of-pearl and diamond dial ($2,390; 888-812-6626)

10. Colette Malouf suede flower ponytail holder with crystals ($40; colettemalouf.com)

11. Calvin Klein Collection metallic woven-leather clutch ($775; at Calvin Klein, Dallas, 214-520-9222)