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Turquoise Pebble and Crystal Pod, $169.95 from Olga Berg

Layers of chiffon and lace stop time as they reach to the floor where a decorative cotton and nylon trim finishes the garment to perfection

PS: Metallic sneakers are definitely having a mini moment, too

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