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Making A Splash

Photographs by Roy Ritchie. Styling by Taryn Bickley. Hair and makeup by Gjysta Nuculaj, mijo-a event makeup studio & spa, Royal Oak

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SUMMERTIME BLUES

> ON HER Polka-dot bikini (circa 1950s), $75, at Lost and Found Vintage, Royal Oak; 248-548-6154. Juicy Couture bracelet with turquoise stones, $178, and Steve Madden white studded wedges, $79.95, at Nordstrom; nordstrom.com. Cosmic Hula-Hoop, $7, at Target; target.com.

(Bottom Products)

1. Space Mod Squad “Brandi” halter, $60, and “Foxy” tab bottom, $58, from area Moosejaw stores; moosejaw.com.

2. Trina Turk white bandeau one-piece with keyhole detail, $153, at trinaturk.com.

3. Confetti-dot wide-band halter top, $46, and wide-band hipster, $44, at J. Crew stores; jcrew.com.

4. Carmen Marc Valvo batik bikini top, $79, and bottom, $70, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Somerset Collection South, Troy; 248-643-9000.

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> ON HER Polka-dot bikini (circa 1950s), $75, at Lost and Found Vintage, Royal Oak; 248-548-6154. Juicy Couture bracelet with turquoise stones, $178, and Steve Madden white studded wedges, $79.95, at Nordstrom; nordstrom.com. Cosmic Hula-Hoop, $7, at Target; target.com.

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