Inspiration for a summer soiree: A poolside party with tropical sips, delectable fare, and bold and breezy style.

styling by Whitley Adkins | photographs by Richard Israel

styling assistant: Abbey Crouch | hair & makeup by Jami Svay | hair and makeup assistant: Nikki Miller

party guests: Renata Gasparian, Avani Kodali, Lamar McManus, Hodges and Wade Miller, Melissa and Stefan Nemenz

on location at the Copper Builders Model Home & Design Center at 5555 Fairview Rd.

featuring chef Hector Gonzalez-Mora of El Toro Bruto and mixologist Stefan Huebner of Dot Dot Dot

Featured image:
Stefan, left: Stone Rose cabana shirt, $145, and shorts, $98, King Ice Jesus necklace, $125, all from Bruce Julian
Lamar, center: Stone Rose cabana shirt, $145, and shorts, $98, Bailey straw hat, $90, King Ice Money Stash necklace, $125, all from Bruce Julian
Wade, right: A.P.C. Chemisette Ross shirt, $245, and De Bain Bobby shorts, $215, both from Tabor

Clockwise from top left: 
Lamar: Lords of Harlech short-sleeve shirt, $145, Stone Rose shorts, $125, and King Ice Money Stash necklace, $125, all from Bruce Julian
Wade: Lords of Harlech burnout terry shirt, $168, and embroidered fish pants, $228, both from Bruce Julian
Avani: Devotion Twins dress, $409, Sloan; Twine & Twig necklace, $275

Left photo: Renata: Jonathan Simkhai Masala top, $345, and skirt, $395, both from Sloan; Smith & Co. earrings, $60, Monkee’s of Charlotte; Twine & Twig necklace, $200, twineandtwigstyle.com

Right photo, from left:
Avani: Place Nationale maxi skirt, $295, Five One Five; Twine & Twig collar, $275; Smith & Co. earrings, $68, Monkee’s of Charlotte; Krewe sunglasses, $286, Sloan; swimsuit top and shoes, model’s own
Renata: Renata Gasparian kaftan, $298, renatagasparian.com; Twine & Twig necklace, $310
Melissa: Lemlem Rosa caftan dress, $355, and Sunshine Tienda hat, $108, both from Monkee’s of Charlotte; Holst + Lee bracelets, $110 each, Sloan; Twine & Twig necklace set, $150; earrings, stylist’s own
Hodges: Moussy Vintage Packard shorts, $235, Sloan; Hope Macdonald bag via Lizanne Shaver, $190, hopemacdonald.com; Noelle Munoz bracelet, $735; swimsuit, shoes and other accessories, model’s own

Left photo, from left: 
Melissa: Renata Gasparian top, $288, and skirt, $288; Twine & Twig collar, $310, and bracelets, $30-$55
Lamar: Altea trousers, $299.60, and Norse Projects short-sleeve shirt, $290, both from Tabor
Avani: Bell Lapis Top, $325, AG Jeans Alexxis denim shorts, $168, and Cristina V trade beads, $249, all from Monkee’s of Charlotte; Krewe sunglasses, $255, Sloan
Wade: top and shorts, model’s own
Renata: Antik Batik shirt, $385, Five One Five; Renata Gasparian skirt, $328; earrings, $38, Sloan
Stefan: Gitman shirt, $218.50, and Save Khaki United corduroy shorts, $120, both from Tabor 
Hodges: Alexis skirt, $365, Sloan; Clare V trucker hat, $45, Five One Five; Twine and Twig necklaces, $160-$200, swimsuit, model’s own

Stefan, right: Lords of Harlech short-sleeve shirt, $145, and pants, $125, and King Ice Jesus necklace, $125, all from Bruce Julian

Melissa, left: Lemlem Rosa caftan dress, $355, and Sunshine Tienda hat, $108, both from Monkee’s of Charlotte; Holst + Lee bracelets, $110 each, Sloan; Twine & Twig necklace set, $150; earrings, stylist’s own
Hodges, right: Paolita Ballet maxi skirt, $460, and Ballet Selena top, $170, both from Monkee’s of Charlotte 

Left: A ceviche-like Mexican seafood dish perfect for hot summer nights. CLICK HERE for recipe.

Right: Party-pleasing cocktails with a tropical twist. CLICK HERE for recipes.

Right photo, from left: 
Avani: Renata Gasparian wrap, $178; swimsuit, model’s own; Melissa: Renata Gasparian wrap, $178; Twine & Twig necklace, $200; St. Armands earrings, $42, Sloan; swimsuit, model’s own; Renata: Emerson Fry caftan, $168, Cristina V trade beads, $249, and Sunshine Tienda earrings, $48, all from Monkee’s of Charlotte; all others: models’ own

About the location: Photographed at Copper Builders’ 4,200-square-foot model home and design center at 5555 Fairview Rd. In April, the homebuilder won Custom Builder of the Year at the 38th annual MAME Awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte. For the interiors, Copper’s Hodges Miller teamed with Melissa Lee of New South Home, also winning the MAME award for Best Interior Merchandising (over $900,000).

Photograph by Christina Hussey