Over the last several years, you’ve no doubt spotted (and lusted over) cool-girl Sarah Ellen’s style on your Instagram feed. The now-23-year-old model, creative director and fashion favourite has crafted a loyal fanbase that regularly turns to her for emerging trends and must-have pieces—and for good reason, with whatever she wears usually selling out within minutes.
Fans would agree she’s one to watch, regularly devouring the global travels, beauty tips and distinctive approach to fashion that unfolds on her page—something we couldn’t help but get her opinion on ahead of the upcoming summer season. Below, Ellen shares everything from her go-to pieces to what trends she’ll be embracing (and skipping) come summer.
On Summer Style
One look to Ellen’s Instagram feed, and you’ll notice she loves one thing when it comes to styling herself for the warmer weather: “COLOUR!”
“Yellow, pink, green and blue. There really is no better time of the year for colour,” she says.
On Must-Have Pieces This Season
The summer season calls for mini bags, says Ellen—specifically, her Furla favourites.
“The Furla Miss Mimi and 1927 Top Handle are the perfect accessories all year round, especially for summer,” she says. “They can double as both a day bag and a night bag which is handy. Versatility means everything nowadays as we move into a more sustainable future!”
Reinvented every season, the Furla 1927’s latest models show a special design: the hummingbird, a symbol of love and joie de vivre.
Furla 1927 Opera Mini Top Handle Talco H, $829; furla.com/au
On Her Unsung Hero Piece
“I never thought I’d say this but…. Crocs!”
On Creating A Beach-To-Bar Look
“It’s all in the accessories and shoes I believe. You could go from a beach hat to hooped earrings and, slides to a heel. This works with pretty much any summer dress and a Furla 1927 Mini bag to complete the look.”
Crocs Classic in White, $80; asos.com
Furla 1927 Mini Bag, $479; furla.com/au
Jil Sander Small Hoop Earrings, $459; mytheresa.com
On The Most Exciting Summer Trend
“Colourful and quirky sunglasses is something I’m excited for this summer,” says Ellen.
On The Summer Trend To Skip
While she’ll “never say never” to ruling out a trend completely, it’s tie-dye that Ellen might be giving a miss this season. “I overdid that one last season,” she says.
Shop more of Sarah Ellen’s must-have Furla pieces for Summer here.
