What to Wear On Holiday

Bid adieu to the year that was and escape to peaceful tranquility in relaxed separates that encourage a blissful, off-duty state of mind

Wednesday Dec. 14, 2016

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An easy summer sundress brings a sense of movement and freedom. Kowtow dress $229. Natalia Peri glass drop earrings $259. Bernhard Willhelm sunglasses, $750, from The Shelter.

Be in the moment and relax in skin-baring sculptural pieces. Ruby crop top $129. Sabatini skirt $450. Natalia Peri earrings $350.Straw hat, stylist’s own.

Let go in a cool crisp white summer dress, perfect against warm, sun-kissed skin. Arielle Mermin dress $398. Jasmin Sparrow earrings, $309, and pendant $329.

A gingham dress and slides provide the perfect everyday holiday outfit. Model Grace relaxes in the afternoon sun in a corner of one of the first baches built in South Piha during the late 1930s. Dalston dress $225. Penny Sage woven slides $470. Natalia Peri glass drop earrings $259.

This season’s swimwear of choice is a sporty one-piece in a block colour. Kate Sylvester swimsuit $269. Jasmin Sparrow 18ct gold-plated earrings $299.

There’s no place like home when it comes to summertime in New Zealand. Grace wears a Maggie Marilyn jacket $695. Jasmin Sparrow pendant, $319, and earrings $299.

Throw on a skirt over a quick-drying swimsuit for an easy post-swim look. Simma swimsuit $220. Penny Sage skirt $390. Jasmin Sparrow earrings $299.

Classic stripes never date, especially in lightweight linen. Widdess dress $159.

Escaping to the sea is made easier with a helpful tote bag, carrying all your holiday essentials. Penny Sage crop top $220. Karen Walker skirt, $425, and tote bag $125. Jasmin Sparrow earrings $309.

An oversized poncho paired with faded denim provides ample comfort any time of day. Scotch & Soda poncho, $399, from Smith & Caughey’s. Wrangler jeans $189. Jasmin Sparrow earrings $319.

STOCKISTS: Arielle Mermin, Dalston, Jasmin Sparrow, Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Kowtow, Maggie Marilyn, Natalia Peri, Penny Sage, Ruby, Sabatini, Simma Studios, Smith and Caughey's, The Shelter, Widdess, Wrangler.

Photographer: Guy Coombes. Fashion editor: Dan Ahwa. Model: Grace Hobson from N Model Management. Hair and makeup: Shirley Simpson using M.A.C Cosmetics , Tom Ford Beauty and O&M NZ Hair cut and colour: Kieran Knight from Stephen Marr Ponsonby. Special thanks to Vicki Pomeroy. To make the most of a classic New Zealand summer getaway overlooking Piha beach.