Our world has changed dramatically in the last month. We dream of getting back to normal, to stretch our legs along the sandy shore, to bask in the sunshine of good company. It’s time to take our guilty pleasures back to basics. Let these beautiful luxuries take you to the beach with their coral hues and beautiful blues and beachy shades in between. Soon we’ll be dipping in the sea once again.
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Wild horses on the beach
With 460 ponies under the hood, rev up excitement at the beach with the 2020 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback. In Twister Orange, it’ll certainly turn some heads. And you’ll love the leather trim, climate-controlled seats, selectable drive modes and nine-speaker stereo system. Starts at $39,630, or $46,265 for the high-performance package. Build your own at ford.com.
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A warm sunset
With the Chouchin, designer Ionna Vautrin didn’t just make a pretty lamp. This work of art in blown glass is designed to cast an intense, warm beam of light on the surface below. From $820. Details at foscarini.com. Available at select online retailers such as 2modern.com, hivemodern.com and lumens.com. For a local provider of Foscarini, try Richlin Interiors in Estero.
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Splash of blue
The perfect combination of coral and blue puts us in a beachy state of mind with the Christian Louboutin Follies Lace suede pumps. Made in Italy, the netted lace provides a nice contrast to the soft suede. 4-inch heel. $845 at Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com.
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Summer sky
Many a visitor is stunned by our blue sky. Keep it with you wherever you go with the Kingman turquoise ring by Irene Neuwirth Jewelry. The stunning blue stone is set in 18-karat yellow gold. Certainly a beach bauble worth keeping. $1,190 at Marissa Collections, marissacollections.com.
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The allure of the sea
Mermaids are a perfect fit for Southwest Florida homes. They bring a beachy vibe, and this one at R.S. Walsh In The Garden adds a beautiful hue of turquoise, like the waters off Captiva. $88 at R.S. Walsh In The Garden on Sanibel, rswalsh.com.
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The sunny side
This exclusive shade of yellow from Tory Burch’s latest sunny palette punches up your wardrobe for spring. The satchel is inspired by the late style icon Lee Radziwill, the younger sister of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and an American inspiration in her own right. $498 at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com.
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Sensational sand
Belgian flax linen is known for its breathability and softness, a fabric that keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Perfect for our Southwest Florida climate. Bonus: This Belgian flax linen duvet cover and shams come in sand yellow. $44-$279 at West Elm, westelm.com.
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Wrap it up
Wrap up your ensemble with the Twisted Buckle belt by Topshop. The faux-leather strap features textured croc embossing. And it goes with just about everything. $35 at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com.
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Treasure found
Casual, luxurious, timeless. The Ginny smocked polka dot jumpsuit makes spring style easy breezy. Created by designer Jessica Reid as part of her Steele label, the jumpsuit aims to be a casual luxury worth treasuring. $199 at Anthropologie, anthropologie.com.