Fashion Finds


Shell Game

Crowning around
When you must feel like a princess, wear this sterling silver tiara, embellished with spiral abalone shells. Absolutely Aphrodite. By Lucho Molinari, $250. La Mariee, 56 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota (941) 955-1600.

Shell shocked
Military green never looked so good as on these deep-green abalone shell and bead hoop chandelier earrings. G.I. Jane…hut two! Private Label, $22. Preston’s Boutique, 7628 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (941) 922-1911.

Girl from Ipanema
The perfect espadrille others will envy and adore. Mother-of-pearl and wooden beads embellish this comfy wedge. The vibrant green just screams summer. Bamboo, $75. Verdiva, 368 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota (941) 388-3622.

Mamma mia!
Pearl and mother-of-pearl encrusted, 100 percent crinkled-silk cami, fully lined. Not your mama’s camisole. Bob Hale, $60. Metro Mix Boutique, University Park (941) 355-2120.

Let the sunshine in
Save your skin in timeless style that looks great on everyone—a raffia-woven, sewn-braid floppy sun hat with shell and simple loop trim. Helen Kaminski, $228. Lotus, 1451 Main St., Sarasota (941) 906-7080.

Just leave
Make a tropical statement and steal the scene in green. Khaki capris with palm-frond print, cuffs and pockets neatly trimmed in ivory beads and seashells. Botanic & Oceanic, $76. Haven Bleu. Animale, 354 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota (941) 388-1476.