Shop Summer's 5 Best Trends

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Updated Feb 27, 2015 @ 11:32 am
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Shop Summer's 5 Best Trends

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Surfer

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Hanging ten is optional when adopting this laid back look. Loose tees, hyper-bright accessories and casual, lightwash denim capture that breezy, sun-kissed vibe on the beach or the city streets. Ride this style wave in a vibrant print dress, like Kate Bosworth's ocean blue tie-dye number.

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Beach Scene T-Shirt

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Linen, IRO, $100; at madisonlosangeles.com.

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Tie-Dye Sunglasses

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Plastic, Fantas-Eyes, $24; at amazon.com.

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Bright-Colored Sandals

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Patent leather, Matt Bernson, $125; at endless.com.

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Tye-Dye Maxi Dress

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Silk, Calypso St. Barths, $295; call 212-965-0990.

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Lanyard Bracelets

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Vinyl, Brette Sandler, $28; call 212-354-9220.

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Splatter Bikini

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Nylon-spandex, Roxy, $40 (top) and $36 (bottom); at roxy.com.

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Summer Fedora

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Straw with cotton trim, American Eagle Outfitters, $15; visit americaneagleoutfitters.com for stores.

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Denim Mini Skirt

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Cotton, Fresh Ink, $88; call 314-863-2121.

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Turquoise Nail Polish

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Sephora by OPI in Read My Palm, $9; at sephora.com.

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Safari

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Trek through the urban jungle in exotic animal print sheaths and earth tone accents with tribal details. For a more glam take on the adventurous trend, look to Beyonce's pairing of mossy green separates with high-shine accessories.

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Animal Print Dress with Leather Belt

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Cotton dress, APC, $150; 212-966-9685.
Leather belt, Hobo International, $54; visit

hobobags.com for stores.

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Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

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Acetate, Retrosuperfuture, $167; visit retrosuperfuture.com for stores.

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Cargo Pants

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Cotton, LOFT, $60; at loftonline.com.

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Tribal Print Scarf

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Viscose, Echo, $48; at nordstrom.com.

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Ethnic Beaded Sandal

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Satin and leather, Luxury Rebel, $185; at endless.com.

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Yellow Ruffle Bikini

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Nylon-spandex, Letarte by Lisa Cabrinha $162; at letarteswimwear.com.

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Wooden Bangles

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Wood, Pono by Joan Goodman, $275 (top and middle each) and $315 (bottom); call 866-336-7666.

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Sequin Trim Cardigan

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Cotton-linen, Tory Burch, $325; visit toryburch.com for stores.

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Woven Tote

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Leather, Helen Kaminski, $475; at hats.com.

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Metallic Nail Polish

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Spa Ritual Nail Lacquer in Looking Glass, $10; at skinstore.com.

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Prairie

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Patchwork denim, gingham and great vintage-style boots are the marks of this rugged-yet-romantic style. Mix a crochet piece with soft, summer florals like Camilla Belle for a look that's far from country bumpkin.

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Horseshoe-Print Tank

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Silk, Elizabeth and James, $245; at nordstrom.com.

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Ruffled Skirt

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Cotton, Mango, $60; visit mangoshop.com for stores.

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Plaid Shirt

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Cotton-Lurex, Guess, $69; at guess.com.

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Woven Hat

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Giovannio, $48; visit dillards.com for stores.

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Gingham Swimsuit

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Cotton, Madras, $60; call 212-966-0069.

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Summer Boot

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Suede with brass hardware, Nine West Vintage America, $99; at ninewest.com.

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Denim Dress

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Cotton, Gap $70; at gap.com.

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Floral Bustier

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Cotton, Rebecca Taylor, $195; visit saks.com for stores.

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Crossbody Bag

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Leather with cotton trim, Cleobella, $248; at freepeople.com.

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Pink Nail Polish

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Essie Nail Polish in Petal Pink, $8; at essie.com.

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Preppy

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Gone are the days of stiff polo shirts and sweaters tied around the neck. The modern prep loves polished cuts and embraces brights, adding touches like Blake Lively's statement necklace to give the traditional look a shot of cool.

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