Pack your bags

With the holiday season looming, it's time to assemble a resort wardrobe for those days spent lounging on the beaches of St Tropez or Capri. Local boutique Tabla, known for stocking elegant, embellished pieces, has a summer collection that can easily go from poolside to dinner. Standouts include the blue Ragglan kaftan made from a silk georgette and hand embroidered with flowers. For something sexier, try the embroidered Goddess tube dress (above right; HK$1,880) in black and white, which has a drawstring waist. If you really want to get noticed, go for the bold silk Gypsy kaftan (above left; HK$1,980) with wide bell sleeves and colourful embroidery. Available at Tabla, Prince's Building, Central, tel: 2525 5590; www.tabla.hk.