There’s nothing quite like hanging in a cabana and sipping on a daiquiri poolside. Throw in your favorite people and some seriously rad fashion, and you’ve got a recipe for a photo-worthy time (#nofilter, of course).

If you’ve got plans to be near the water anytime soon, as long as you secure the cabana, we’ll provide the clothing suggestions. Perfect for spring and summer weather, the five pieces we’ve selected are perfect for luxe lounging and soaking up some sun.

Wear these looks over your bikini by day and then out to dinner by night. Use your accessories and footwear to mix things up—statement earrings and platform wedges, or flat sandals and oversized sunnies—whatever it is you choose, these looks are certain to be as versatile as they are beautiful. 

1. Eyelet Bandeau and Skirt Set

Stunning, show stopping, eye-catching, or statement making—no matter how you choose to describe this outfit, one thing’s for sure, it’s guaranteed to turn heads. Perfect for pool or beachside cabana hanging, this delicate eyelet bandeau and skirt set will take you from day drinking to evening cocktails in a snap. Pair with a sexy, strappy lace-up sandal and a wide-brim hat. Priced at $500.

2. Cold Shoulder Cover-Up Dress

This adorable cold shoulder cover-up is the perfect piece to stow in your bag for an oceanside romp. Packable, wearable, flattering, and stylish, you’ll want to wear this piece all spring and summer long. It looks great with an oversized hat, and would look equally as awesome with a pair of lace up flats or gladiator-style sandals. A straw tote for stashing your stuff is all you need to complete the look. Priced at $99.

3. Ivory Beach Bum Jumpsuit

Lightweight, semi-sheer, gauzy, and oh-so-dreamy, this jumpsuit is a one-of-a-kind look that’s perfect for lounging around while you bask in the sun and salty air. Definitely an awesome layering piece, you can wear this over seersucker shorts and a tank, or over a bathing suit. Platform espadrilles or simple flats would both work well with this jumpsuit. Priced at $168.

4. Endless Summer Maxi Dress

This colorful dress is a fresh and flowy take on cool, casual cabana looks. Ample cleavage lends this oversized gown a sexy spin, while the soft materials and roomy fit offer breathable comfort. Choose strappy flats and floppy hats for day, and a pair of heels for evening outings. If you’re feeling a tad overexposed, layer this dress over a fitted tee or tank. And don’t forget the flower in your hair. Priced at $118.

5. Sexy Lace Cover-Up Pants

Separates are great for the beach. You can mix and match, pare down, or layer up when needed, which is why these sexy lace pants are essential for cabana lounging. Black is a great change of pace for spring and summer, and when coupled with the sheer material, tones down the formality for day while ramping up the sex appeal for night. These would look killer with a halter bikini, but would also work well with a variety of other garments. From one piece swimwear, to tanks, tees, and tunics, the possibilities are endless. Dress these pants up or down with accessories and footwear. Priced at $68.

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An exclusive EcoSalon playlist for when it’s all about you. 

Here is a mix designed to heightened anticipation for your guests, as they wait for you, on one of the biggest days of your life. Or just another dinner party.

RSVP †1 by BehindTheWalk-In

Download the entire playlist for free here.

Tracklist:

1. The Big Ship – Brian Eno
2. Suns Hula – Monster Rally
3. Honey Moon – Monster Rally
4. Evensong – Brian Eno & Robert Fripp
5. Gewiss – Hans-Joachim Roedelius
6. Steal – Monster Rally
7. The Ocean (Part One) – Two Bicycles
8. Sunset – Two Bicycles
9. I’ll Come Running – Brian Eno
10. Albatross – Fleetwood Mac

Like what you hear? Check out our entire 10 Songs series. 

Image: Steve Snodgrass

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Apart from sexy, tropical minimalism is a fusion of bold Brazilian design mixed with modern, clean contemporary lines.

Weather patterns across large swathes of the United States this summer – replete with derechos and dripping wet heat – are downright tropical. Climate change, or really bad weather without the added benefit of a sandy white coastline? Who’s to say? But for the avowed minimalist, the new American tropics inspire a fusion of Japanese minimalism with Brazilian design. The philosophy behind tropical minimalism is using natural daylight, passive ventilation, few partitions so that the interior of the house integrates with its surroundings, convertible spaces and, if you can afford it, swimming pools of the infinity sort.

First, take a look at Arthur Casas’ residence in Iporanga, located in the middle of the Brazilian forest. It’s constructed from concrete and Cumaru. Two large symmetrical cubes define the space with the interior blending into the exterior via the warm Cumaru decking.

The basic palette of this house, then, is brown contrasted with white stucco surrounded by lush greenery, the perfect palette for the tropical minimalist home.

Meanwhile, the Belvedere Residence by Anastasia Arequitetos uses exposed concrete as its canvas. The 370 square meter residence is situated at street level, taking advantage of “zenithal and indirect natural light that besides avoiding artificial lighting during the day, also avoids excessive heat from direct sunlight.” Natural ventilation streams in via wind from the street, “thus the entering doors work as regulators of wind speed.”

Finally, Casa Mirante Do Horto by Flavio Castro, an urban tropical dwelling in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Living space is maximized through convertible spaces and connecting the interior with the exterior. The result is a large monolithic structure, highly contemporary but warm with wooden furniture and richly hued wall art and accents.

To give your home a tropical minimalist bent:

• Stick to natural materials and finishes
• Use accents leaning towards sprightly yellow, blue and tangerine
• Keep window textiles light so natural light can sift through
• Green it up with bamboo floor mats, low-impact materials and interior or vertical gardens

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