Forgetting Sarah Marshall

By Erin Donnelly
April 14, 2008
 

Ah, Hawaii. It’s the land of Brady-bashing idols, hula workouts, smoldering volcanoes, and, most importantly, tempting tropical fashions best accessorized by a fruity cocktail served in a coconut.

It’s also the setting for the new Judd Apatow flick, “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” Kristen Bell plays the eponymous character, starring as the girl who got away from heartbroken Jason Segal, only to resurface with a new boyfriend and a killer tan on his Hawaiian vacation.

And while your boyfriend snorts soda out of his noise at the signature Apatow pratfalls, you can zoom in on the beach-ready tropical fashions that Bell sports throughout the film. From bold florals and exotic prints to skin-baring sundresses, the hot Hawaii-flavored looks here may not get you any closer to Maui, but they’ll sure look adorable at the local pool this summer.

To copy the look, make a splash in Mara Hoffman’s funky floral halter dress, which commands attention with its brilliant yellow and purple print. The exuberant canary yellow of Milly Cabana’s sheer Marmount Tunic Cover-Up is another poolside must, perfect for slipping over a teensy white bikini.

If you don’t mind flashing a little leg, Rampage’s sexy, tropical Printed Halter Bubble Dress is a great way to embrace the island look, or opt for Trina Turk’s low-cut Bonita tunic dress, a floaty frock that screams “resort chic.” For something a bit more “lei”-dylike, step out in Diane von Furstenberg’s sophisticated riff on tropical style, a silky goddess-esque day dress.

Beauty-wise, less is more. Snag some self-tanner for a sexy golden glow, keep makeup soft, and let your hair hang loose in flowing waves. And don’t forget that fruity cocktail—it will come in handy when you’re fending off losers asking, “Wanna get leied?”