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Ocean blues, ivory and white, terracotta and sand, and tropical or palm prints photograph beautifully against pool and sea backdrops

For outdoor summer events or spring charity garden parties, lighter tones and pastels can be equally effective in communicating an air of fresh, modern elegance, especially when paired with floral appliqus or metallic embroidery

"I loved the idea of doing a really spectacular ball gown, and it has turned out to be such an incredibly special piece," she said

Curate a vintage-inspired retreat from the modern world without setting foot in a flea market

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