beach girl

 

At a baby shower the other day, a friend I hadn’t seen in ages paused mid-chat, took a sip of her wine, and said, “You do beach well.” I smiled and said what I always do when I hear that (because, yes, it’s not the first time): Who doesn’t? I mean, the beach requires very little clothing. Says the girl who owns more bikinis than underwear. (Guilty. Proud.) And because I can never have too many, I just added one more to my collection: the black Cynthia Rowley stunner below. Equal parts classic and statement-making—it’s poised for its Hamptons debut this coming weekend. Also making a comeback are my favorite styling extras: Chan Luu sarongs, and sheer lace (Doen below), this new lace cover-up and Dolce-looking mini, these Posse gingham shorts, this embellished see-through J.Crew top, the Le Bop top and skirt set, this Topshop open-stitch wrap dress, this cinched Asos t-shirt (in white and black!) and these new sunnies!