may picks.

the snowbirds are gone, the sunshine is here to stay and you're here to gather up the sizzling summer items you must have with this list of monthly picks:

pucker up.
boho chic meets native american craftsmanship in the royalty-colored dior plisse wristlet ($990). since '70s style is all the rage again, standout from the primary-colored-clad sheep. and the white stitching ushers the summer right on in. 202 worth avenue. near south county. palm beach. 561.835.0800. www.dior.com


brace yourselves.
arm candy has never been this hot. the louis vuitton monogram inclusion bracelet ($400), adorned with the brand's logo in brass and swarovski crystals, is made of resin and avail in five colors. get one before misty gets all five. 9700 collins avenue. between 97th and 98th. 305.866.4470. www.louisvuitton.com


slide on in.
ditch your havaianas, please. aren't your tootsies deserving of something sweeter when you're sauntering? perhaps the YSL monaco flat slide ($635) is just what you need. and it has foot jewelry to boot. available at neiman marcus. 390 san lorenzo avenue. at le jeune. 786.999.1000. www.neimanmarcus.com


siamese if you please.
what jeans are to NYC, dresses are to miami year-round. this silk-cotton 3.1 phillip lim frock ($525) will take you from spring to fall and back again. the (very) subtle striped pattern with form-flattering ruching, and a vibrant hue will have you welcoming the sun with open arms. available at www.eluxury.com


cover up.
beach season means racking your brain for suitable sand attire. but something stylish and comfy is not always the easiest to locate. channel your inner matador with the tory burch reva tunic ($375). you may love it so much you'll forget to disrobe. 9700 collins avenue. between 97th and 98th. 305.867.7469. www.toryburch.com


voom voom.
any art exhibit that packs the disclaimer "may not be suitable for children under 17" is prob worth checking out. the bass museum voom portraits by robert wilson showcases provocative HD video portraits. twenty-five portraits include celebs such as johnny depp, princess caroline of monaco, brad pitt and mikhail baryshnikov. through august. bass museum of art. 2121 park avenue. between 21st and 22nd. 305.673.7530. www.bassmuseum.org