Intense heat requires effortless dressing. Try impact pieces in watercolor prints and popsicle brights finished with a dose of tousled hair and sexy glowing makeup.

 

Elizabeth & James blue kimono top with peacock print and black trim, $395. Marc by Marc Jacobs stone-color shorts, $168. Marni brown-, black- and gray-patent platform sandals, $695. Stephen Dweck python-and-jade cuff, $1,510. All Neiman Marcus.

 

Dolce & Gabbana white button-up blouse with puff sleeves, $750. Dolce & Gabbana violet-, fuchsia- and green-print skirt, $1,650. Dolce & Gabbana white patent belt, $275. All Saks Fifth Avenue. Botkier white patent python convertible bag, $695. Estilo Boutique, 480.664.0365.

 

Mara Hoffman orange jersey belted dress with cutout detail, $290. Estilo Boutique. Stephen Dweck striated jasper ring, $375. www.stephendweck.com.

 

Marni grass green and aqua watercolor-print dress, $1,525. Prada black slingback heels, $450. Both Saks Fifth Avenue. L & L Designs assorted shell pearl bracelets with Swarovski crystal clasp, $440 each. Pour Moi, 1865 E. River Rd., #141, Tucson, 520.577.6351.

 

See by Chloé watercolor-print dress with pockets, $445. Dior mustard-color platform slingbacks, $690. Lee Angel yellow, green and aqua oversize gemstone necklace, $215. All Neiman Marcus.

 

Nicole Miller pink-and-cream print caftan, $300. Pour Moi private-label silver cuff, $250. Pour Moi.