Fashion Trend: Bright Bags

Bikini top, $175, Omo Norma Kamali; shorts, $196, Jodi Arnold; shoes, $109.95, Ziginy by Zigi New York; sunglasses, $295, Gucci; watch, price upon request, Bulgari. Bags, clockwise from top left: $2900, Nancy Gonzalez; $1250, Dolce & Gabbana; $88, Jessica Simpson Collection; $1203, Lanvin. On lips: Rouge Dior Lipstick in Red Icon.

Top, $480, MaxMara; bikini bottoms, $48, Ralph Lauren Blue Label; bag, $1395, Valentino; earrings, $3350, Cartier; watch, price upon request, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Swimsuit, $243, Michael Kors; shoes, $770, Emilio Pucci; sunglasses, $255, Paul Smith for Oliver Peoples; bracelet, $4875, Cartier; ring, price upon request, Pomellato. Bags, clockwise from left: $200, Sorial; $108, Jessica Simpson Collection; $990, Derek Lam.

Dress, $1500, Bottega Veneta; clutch, $189, Marc by Marc Jacobs; necklace, price upon request, Gucci; ring, $3900, Van Cleef & Arpels.

Dress, $1490, Yves Saint Laurent; bag, $298, Calvin Klein; earrings, $200, Janis by Janis Savitt; watch, price upon request, top ring, $1700, Bulgari; bottom ring, $990, Gucci. On hair: Pantene Humidity Protection Leave-In Cream.

Jacket, $1900, Bottega Veneta; swimsuit, $168, Gottex; shoes, $325, Tory Burch; bag, $448, MICHAEL Michael Kors; sunglasses, price upon request, Valentino Eyewear; earrings, $2950, Cartier; bracelet, $4500, Bulgari.

SHOES $39.95, Miss Me by SMAC, Inc.; dsw.com.

SHORTS $69, Tigerlily; tigerlilyaustralia.com.

SHOES $168, Guess by Marciano; guessbymarciano.com.

BIKINI TOP $96, BOTTOMS $94, Diane von Furstenberg; dvf.com.

SUNGLASSES $410, DSquared2 Eyewear; saks.com for stores.

Your bag's hardware sets the tone for your jewelry. Match gold to gold and silver to silver.

WATCH $75, Timex; timexstyle.com.

Keep it simple  — a pair of hoops and a subtle necklace add just enough flash.

NECKLACE $300, CC Skye; ccskye.com.

Interesting details like polished chain straps and quilting make a piece look more luxe.

BAG $78, Rampage; (800) 847-0072.