Carolyn Murphy Wearing Braids in Vogue Germany June 2012

Our beach days at Bondi are behind us for another year. But if you're jetting off to warmer climates — or just love braids as much as we do — we think you'll appreciate this Carolyn Murphy editorial spread for Vogue Germany's June issue. Shot by Alexi Lubomirski, it sees the Estée Lauder spokesmodel — she's been with the brand for 11 years — looking all bronzed and beautiful sporting an array of different braided hairstyles. From slick braided high buns to tribal-esque looped and intertwined styles that made us recall Renya Xydis' handiwork at the Kirrily Johnston Spring/Summer 2010 show. The creations were down to hairstylist Ben Skervin so you've got him to thank for giving your classic plait the hairspiration boost it needs.