Splish Splash
Swimsuits, dresses and shorts make waves during the summer months.
By
Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography
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Brown bikini with pink polka dots has a tie-front halter top, $82, with a side-tie bottom, $62, both by Shoshanna Swimwear, from FeBe (115 Metairie Road, Suite A, Metairie, 836-9798). |
| A sassy navy knit bubble-skirt strapless dress has white dots by Alice + Olivia, $198, from Snap (240 Metairie Road, 849-9988). |
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A sea-foam camisole with lace trim by THS, $30; tops a white knit bubble skirt by Brittney, $48, both from Lady Soho (3331 Severn Ave., Metairie). Solid circles, hoops and a large-link chain make up this sterling silver necklace, $250; and large sterling silver circles form an intriguing bracelet, $140, both from Hans Luetkemeier & Son Inc. (3246 Severn Ave., Metairie, 454-1170; www.HLAS.com). |
| Black tankini with flowers embroidered on the front by DKNY, top, $118; bottom $42; from Basics Underneath (5513 Magazine St., 894-1000; 12 St. Ann Drive, Suite 5, Mandeville, 985-727-9521); is paired with blue cloisonne earrings with blue quartz and mother of pearl by Aventure, $68, from Rouge Beauty Boutique (901 Chartres St., 525-8686). |
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Blue-and-white striped seersucker walking shorts, $220, look cool and crisp with a white cross-front halter top with a braided tie $110; both by Chaiken, from Il Negozio (3607 Magazine St., 269-0130). |
| Plaid halter dress with a fitted midriff has a pleated bust and gathered skirt by To The Max, $134, from All About Me! (3256 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-6463; www.allaboutmestyle.com). A long link 18-karat gold-filled necklace has rutilated quartz nuggets, $198; and 14-karat gold-filled earrings have Opalite drops, $34, both by Aventure, both from Rouge Beauty Boutique (901 Chartres St., 525-8686). Gold thong sandals by Steve Madden, $59, are from Gae-tana's (7732 Maple St., 865-9625). |
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Silk Greek-style empire waist with a sheer overdress in aqua fading into beige and velvet flowers on the bust line by MaxStudio, $298. The necklace is blue turquoise beads with a mother-of-pearl pendant, $32, both from Lady Soho (3331 Severn Ave., Metairie). The earrings are mother-of-pearl double-drops on 14-karat gold fine chains by Aventure, $58, from Rouge Beauty Boutique (901 Chartres St., 525-8686). Gold thong flat by Steve Madden $59, from Gae-tana's (7732 Maple St., 865-9625). |
| On the cover: Large blue and pink dots on a white background in a swimsuit with a halter top with a tie back, $59, and bikini bottom, $43, by Sunset Separates, from Basics Underneath (5513 Magazine St., 894-1000; 12 St. Ann Drive, Suite 5, Mandeville, 985-727-9521). Tortoise shell large-frame sunglasses have Swarovski crystals on the earpieces by Versace, $225, from Rubensteins (102 St. Charles Ave., 581-6666; www.rubensteinsfashion.com). |
The Artists:
Model: Summer Lee for Fame Agency (By appointment, 800-458-9112)
Hair: Dallas Alleman for Salon Du Beau Monde (612 Julia St., 568-0050; www.salonbeaumonde.com)
Makeup: Gina R. Miller for Rouge Beauty Boutique (901 Chartres St., 525-8686)
Photography: Romney Photography (By appointment, 366-1808) |
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