Summer Fashion 2012 /// Seaside Superior

Decades after its creation, classic silhouettes of the fifties emerge this summer finding strength in the seasons’ hype for soft tailoring and looks that speak volume. The trend infamously linked to Cristobal Balenciaga who radically altered the fashionable silhouette in the fifties, with the introduction of his baby doll dress and discernible waistlines, finds relevance with the return of femininity in this years spring collections.

However mimicking the likes of fashion icon's, Marilyn and Grace come with a twist for 2012, teaming billowing midi and sleek pencil skirts with bandeaus and structured longline bras, contributing a subtle athletic appeal to reinvent classic glamour this season.

Photography: Carmen Bird | Styling: Christina Roys | Makeup: Grayson Coutts | Hair: Vladimir Moiseev | Models: Claire and Rowan from Nova.

Shirt by Celine Rita, Skirt by Juliette Hogan, Sunglasses by Karen Walker

Top by Shen, Skirt by Sabatini, Clutch by Stella McCartney from Runway Shoes, Sunglasses by Ksubi

Jacket and Skirt by Sheryl May, Top by Sabatini, Earrings by Bird of Prey Jewellery

Jacket by Charmaine Reveley, Bra by Ingrid Starnes, Skirt by Sheryl May, Clutch by Diane von Furstenberg from Runway Shoes, Earrings by Bird of Prey, Shoes from ASOS

Jacket by Canterbury of New Zealand, Top by Sheryl May, Bag by Diane von Furstenberg from Runway shoes

Jacket by Salasai, Top by Sheryl May, Pants by Loobie's Story, Bag by Deadly Ponies, Hat by Juliette Hogan

Claire wears: Skirt by MENA, Head scarf by Loobie's Story, Earrings by Bird of Prey.
Rowan wears: Dress by MENA, Sunglasses by Ksubi, Shoes by Alice from Runway Shoes.

Jacket by Celine Rita, Top by Juliette Hogan, Skirt by Sheryl May, Necklace from Diva

Dress by Liam, Necklace by Underground Sundae, Earrings by Bird of Prey, Shoes by Stella McCartney from Runway Shoes