Shape: Next stop Paradise: get away from it all this season in floral prints that range from delicate blossoms to bold, oversize blooms

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Next stop Paradise: get away from it all this season in floral prints that range from delicate blossoms to bold, oversize blooms

David Gubert

water colors

A floaty blouse meets its match in crisp white shorts. Thread Social silk organza top ($300; Debra's, Mobile, Ala., 251-343-7463). Araks nylon and spandex bikini top ($105; lagarconne.com). Trina Turk cotton and elastane shorts ($158; Trina Turk, NYC, 212-206-7383). Necklaces, worn throughout: Andrea Fohrman 18-karat gold and pink sapphire ($715; ylang23.com); Ron Hami 18-karat gold and diamond ($1,750; ronhami.com); and Jeanine Payer 18-karat gold ($640; jeanine payer.com). Oliver Spencer leather belt ($184; Oliver Spencer, NYC, 212-337-3095).

bright ideas

A solid blouse is the perfect foil to layered neon prints. Just Cavalli cotton-blend shirt ($260; robertocavalli.com). Etro silk chiffon skirt ($1,000; Etro, NYC, 212-317-9096). C'N'C Costume National suede bag ($620; Fred Segal, Santa Monica, Calif., 310-394-9814). Opposite: High-rise wedges stack up beautifully with a bold floral dress and long belted cardigan. Reiss cotton-viscose cardigan ($190; Reiss, NYC, 212-925-5707). Etro silk chiffon dress ($1,770; Etro, NYC, 212-317-9096). Oliver Spencer leather belt ($184; Oliver Spencer, NYC, 212-337-3095). Moschino leather shoes ($750; Fleur, Raleigh, N.C., 919-828-0602). On him: Oliver Spencer shirt. GF Ferre pants. Reiss shoes.

BEAUTY TIP Skip mascara on steamy days (it's apt to run) and simply groom your brows. Urban Decay's Brow Box ($29; urbandecay.com) includes two powders, a mini applicator brush, tweezers, and wax.

leisure class

Throw caution to the wind by teaming casual clamdiggers with a work-ready button-down. Alessandro dell'Acqua silk chiffon shirt ($980; Hazel, Toronto, 416-513-0333). Eres nylon and spandex bikini ($255; eresparis.com). Burberry London cotton-blend pants ($395; burberry.com). Jutta Neumann leather belt ($190; Jutta Neumann, NYC, 212-982-7048). Opposite: Stuffy tailoring takes a backseat to carefree comfort. Thakoon cotton top ($560; Kirna Zabete, NYC, 212-941-9656). Derercuny cotton-blend shorts ($400; saks.com). BA & SH leather bag ($215; ba-sh.com for stores). Joie Cabaret leather sandals ($245; shopbop.com). On him: Nicole Farhi top. Tse pants. Timex watch.

BEAUTY TIP Dare to wear short-shorts? Give your legs a natural-looking faux glow with Givenchy Tan to Go Sun Powder Spray ($45; sephora.com).

escape strategy

Packing's a breeze with easy staples like a filmy blouse, jersey skirt, and roomy tote. Karen Walker silk-blend shirt ($420; karenwalker.com). Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti cotton skirt ($440; Philosophy, NYC, 212-460-5500). Tse leather bag ($1,050; Tse, NYC, 212-925-2520). Joie sandals. On him: Nicole Farhi shirt. Malo pants. APC shoes. Opposite: A peekaboo bra and skinny belt look red-hot with a ladylike frock. Christian Lacroix silk organza dress ($3,722; Christian Lacroix, NYC, 212-753-2569). Deborah Marquit nylon bra ($105; deborah marquit.com). Barbara Shaum leather belt ($95; Barbara Shaum, NYC, 212-254-4250).

BEAUTY TIP Don't let humidity drag down your do. Salon Selectives Hold and Control Hair Spray ($4; at drugstores) provides long-lasting hold without any stickiness.

day dreams

Lean on standout pieces like this glossy bubble-hem dress. Galliano silk dress ($850; nordstrom.com for stores). Barbara Shaum leather belt ($95; Barbara Shaum, NYC, 212-254-4250). On him: Nicole Farhi shirt. Timex watch. Opposite: Purple reigns and texture rocks with an unexpected pairing of suede and cotton. Bally suede jacket ($2,495; Bally, NYC, 212-751-9082). Muschino cotton dress ($1,195; saks.com for stores). Barbara Shaum belt. Gara Danielle 14-karat gold-plated bangles ($42 each; Gara Danielle, L.A., 323-653-9600). Ron Hami 18-karat gold bangles ($810 each) and 18-karat gold and diamond bangles ($1,835 each; both at ronhami.com). Rachel Leigh gold-plated bow charm bangles ($132 for 10) and gold-plated bangle ($32; both at shopbop.com). R.J. Graziano gold-plated bangles ($125 each; R.J. Graziano, NYC, 212-685-1248). On him: Tse shirt. Nicole Farhi scarf.

BEAUTY TIP Fake a sun-kissed flush by applying the Balm Staniac in Prom Queen ($14; sephora.com) to the apples of your cheeks.

Styling: Kate Sebbah

Hair: Wesley O'Meara at the Wall Group for Kerastase Paris. Makeup: Yuka Suzuki at igroupnyc.com for Nars. Prop Styling: Matthew Betmaleck at judycasey.com. Models: Elyse Taylor at IMG, Ryan Carney at Ford Men New York. Shot on location at Azulik EcoTulum Resorts & Spa, Tulum, Mexico; azulik.com. Accommodations provided by Cabanas Copal; cabanascopal.com.

photography by David Gubert