spring break envy

With many of my friends on spring break in places I wish I were (i.e., St. Barths, Hawaii, bobbing around in the Bahamas, etc.), I'm feeling a little deserted--and jealous! So I spent the morning licking my wounds and fantasizing about what I'd be wearing if I were frolicking in the deep tropics. For starters, I'd want the outrageously pretty Dolce Vita lace top, above, to throw over a sea-salted bikini. Then I'd have these caftans by Christophe Sauvat, Anna Kosturova, Issa de Mar, Mango, Jen's Pirate Booty, and PilyQ, at hand to wear should I be struck by the whim to peel myself off a chaise lounge and get a pina colada or go souvenir shopping. I'd definitely pack at least a few vibrant tunics like this Basta Surf or this Mango to pair with shorts or white jeans. Lastly, I'd love a serious beach bag such as this one from Charlotte Olympia and a striking hat like this Melissa Odabash wide-brimmed topper to shade me from the intense sunlight--and, of course, make a glam I'm-on-holiday statement!

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