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Swim Fan: Pretty Swimwear and Beach Essentials for Summer

Summer's a breeze in retro-glam swimwear and sunny seaside accessories.
By Jane Keltner de Valle & Shiona L. Turini
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    Queen of Hearts

    Ondria wears a Guess swimsuit, $109. Marc by Marc Jacobs scarf, $138. Lenora Dame necklace, $105.

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    Queen of Hearts

    SUN BUM Pro SPF 50+ Sunscreen, $13. trustthebum.com.

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    Queen of Hearts

    JUICY COUTURE iPad sleeve, $68. juicycouture.com.

    AT&T Pantech Element tablet, $300 (with a two-year contract). AT&T stores.

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    Queen of Hearts

    SHOSHANNA bikini top, $85, and bottom, $88. shoshanna.com.

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    Queen of Hearts

    ELIZABETH McKAY shorts, $135. emckay.com.

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    Varsity Blues

    H&M jacket, $60. Aerie bra, $35. American Apparel swim briefs, $25. Erickson Beamon for Anna Sui earrings, $180. Blumarine bag. Lenora Dame cuff, $95.

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    Varsity Blues

    SANUK shoes, $56. sanuk.com.

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    Varsity Blues

    MARC BY MARC JACOBS watch, $200. Marc by Marc Jacobs stores.

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    Varsity Blues

    KMART beach chair, $40. kmart.com.

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    Varsity Blues

    **** Love tote, $38. Select Macy's.

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    Varsity Blues

    NANETTE LEPORE jacket, $398 (by special order). Nanette Lepore, NYC.

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    Varsity Blues

    ANNA & BOY bikini top (sold as set), $235. annaandboy.com.

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    Varsity Blues

    AÉROPOSTALE shorts, $22. aeropostale.com.

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    Varsity Blues

    XHILARATION FOR TARGET sunglasses, $13. Select Target stores.

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    Wild Thing

    CANON PowerShot ELPH 100 HS camera, $180, and underwater case, $300. shop.usa.canon.com.

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    Wild Thing

    Ann Taylor cardigan, $68. Opening Ceremony bra, $255. H&M shorts, $50. Sonia Rykiel brooch (worn in hair), $110. Philippe Ferrandis ring, $127.

    In this story: hair, Tamara McNaughton for L'Oréal Kérastase; makeup, Sil Bruinsma for Dior Beauty; manicure, Tracey Sutter using Dior Vernis; production, Jill Roy at 3 Star Productions; prop styling, Spencer Vrooman.

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    Wild Thing

    SHIVAN & NARRESH shorts, $145. Beige, L.A.

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    Wild Thing

    BAGGU pouches, $20 to $40 each. baggu.com.

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    Wild Thing

    H&M dress, $60. H&M.

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    Wild Thing

    KBL eyewear, $185. Exclusive at Barney's Co-Op.

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    Wild Thing

    **BUUMP ** relationship status bracelets, $9.99/10 Pack. buump.com.

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    Wild Thing

    DORFMAN PACIFIC visor, $15. 800.367.3626 for where to buy.

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