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Looking stylish at the beach and pool is an annual sartorial dilemma, but thankfully the rich and famous have got it down pat and have been sharing their snaps on Instagram, leaving the rest of us to follow their lead.
Here are the top 10 female stars who nailed it on vacation this Summer.
Serena Williams
Fresh from winning her sixth Wimbledon title, global tennis superstar Serena Williams took some well-deserved time out at the beach and looked incredible while doing so. A cutaway one piece is the perfect way to create and flatter curves.
Picture credit: serenawilliams Instagram
Candice Swanepoel
The Victoria's Secret beauty channelled a Seventies vibe this summer with this crochet crop top and drawstring maxi skirt. A headscarf is the perfect beach accessory -- as well as keeping her long tresses off her face, Candice's shows off her ethnic-style jewellery.
Picture credit: angelcandices Instagram
Rihanna
For serious attitude, team your bikini with layers of necklaces, body chains and rings, à la Rihanna. The nails, the headscarf, the shades... here the popstar proves that when it comes to beach accessories, more can definitely be more.
Picture credit: badgalriri Instagram
Gisele Bündchen
Brazilian poster girl Gisele shows us how to perfect the natural beach look, with flawless skin, unfussy hair, a light rosy lip and minimalistic jewellery.
Picture credit: gisele Instagram
Eva Longoria
Mirrored shades and gold hoop earrings are a sure-fire way to add some attitude to your beach look, and even make this cute straw fedora look edgy.
Picture credit: evalongoria Instagram
Elle Macpherson
'The Body' shows us how to look super chic while protecting your scalp from the rays in this navy felt floppy hat. A wooden beaded necklace suggests a boho vibe but the light pastel pedicure is pure sophistication.
Picture credit: ellemacphersonofficial Instagram
Alessandra Ambrosio
The model shuns the minimalistic look, rocking round mirrored shades with a heavily embellished straw hat and a cute kaftan.
Picture credit: alessandraambrosio Instagram
Lily Aldridge
A topknot is the ultimate beach hairstyle -- both stylish and practical for impromptu dips in the ocean. Demonstrated wonderfully here by US model Lily Aldridge.
Picture credit: lilyaldridge Instagram
Chanel Iman
Chanel Iman reminds us all of the importance of a great beach cover-up -- we love this white cheesecloth shirt, which looks great layered over her bikini and tucked into her cut-offs for a laid-back vibe.
Picture credit: chaneliman Instagram
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner teams her simple tangerine string bikini with a drop necklace, shades and slicked-back hair for an unfussy poolside look.
Picture credit: kendalljenner Instagram
