MEET OUR LATEST MUSE
SARAH ELLEN

Australian artist, model and creative director Sarah Ellen sat down with us to share her insights on fashion + creative inspiration.
 
Mature beyond her years Sarah is an innate creative with effortlessly chic style, making her the BEC + BRIDGE muse for our latest collection TWENTY ONE.
 
Read more on our conversation with Sarah.

How would you describe your personal style and aesthetic?

My personal style and aesthetic is best described as eclectic but at the same time being comfortable and feeling at ease. I love to mix and match different pieces to create unique and interesting looks. I often look for items that are versatile and can be worn in different ways. I’m also a fan of statement pieces that can instantly liven up an outfit. Overall, I like to create looks that are effortless and comfortable while still being fashionable.

Welcome back to Australia! We’re so excited to have you here, what are you enjoying the most about being in Sydney?

Thank you - I am so happy to be back here… spending time in Sydney over summer is such a welcome break from New York Winter. I really enjoy coming here and having a ‘working holiday’ - being able to go to the beach after a job is so special and not something you get to do anywhere else. It’s also so great to be able to spend time with my boyfriend's family and catch up with friends.

What is your favourite piece from our 'TWENTY ONE' collection?

My favourite piece from the collection is look 36 from the runway, which is the dress I wore on the night of the party I hosted with Bec & Bridge.

What are your ultimate wardrobe staples?

1. A pair of low waisted black pants
2. A staple T-shirt
3. A cozy sweater
4. A denim jacket
5. A basic white tank top

What is one thing people don't know about you?

One thing people don't know about me is I'm a really big fan of the red hot chilli peppers. I saw them in Barcelona live this year for the first time and it was so good I went to see them a couple weeks later in London.

Do you have a favourite Sydney beach?

I used to always gravitate towards Bronte, but on this trip, I have spent more and more time at the harbour beaches, particularly Redleaf and Camp Cove. I love the little ocean pool at Redleaf with the floating pontoons that you can swim out to, and Camp Cove has the clearest most amazing water to swim in… both have great kiosks with great coffee.

What's your vice, guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is Portuguese tarts! I tasted my first Portuguese tart in Lisbon this year with one of my best friends Roberta Pecoraro (who is a regular on the B&B runway) and that moment is in my top 5 best moments of my life.

A piece of advice for your younger self?

Remember that failure is a part of life and don't be afraid to make mistakes - learn from them and keep going.

You’re an innate creative, where and how do you feel your most creative self coming out?

When I’m painting in my studio. There’s nothing more liberating than a clear schedule for the day, a paint brush and a blank canvas.

What do you miss the most about NY and London?

My sister and best friends and family, I have such a special relationship with those closest to me and the opposite time zone makes them feel very far away. Both New York and London can feel very busy and at times overwhelming, so it’s lovely to be able to step away from that energy for a moment to reset and be excited to get back.

Looking back 8 years ago in 2014, you featured as the face of our Spring campaign. We’ve loved watching you grow over the years. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt in that time?

I remember this shoot with you so well! It was my first ever job ever in Sydney and happened to be the day after I had landed from London and it was just so hot…. Pierre (who shot it) and I were actually reminiscing about this day and the heat of the cactus garden only the other day as we were on another very hot job together. This trip in 2014 when I shot with you was one of the first overseas trips I ever did as a model… and I have learnt much since then - about myself and the industry. I guess I am just so incredibly grateful for everything that this job has given me and all the lessons that it has taught me… I frequently think about how truly lucky I feel that this is the way I get to spend my days

How would you describe your personal style and aesthetic?

Quite casual… I tend to gravitate towards tees / boxers / jeans most days, but can also really appreciate dressing up a little more for an occasion… the dress that you so kindly sent me, a few months ago I have worn for every occasion I’ve had recently and I always get so many compliments, so thank you for adding to my wardrobe essentials.

What is your favourite piece from our Autumn collection?

I really love the silky champagne coloured dress with the green stripe at the top. It actually reminds me of the dress I just mentioned in the question before… I am a creature of habit and always seem to gravitate towards similar pieces.

You’re an innate creative, where and how do you feel your most creative self coming out?

I think when I have the space (physically and mentally) that allows me to be creative. There are times when it feels like ‘life’ takes over and I’m ‘too busy’ and I realise I haven’t been creative for myself in so long. Or vice versa I have too much free time and feel uninspired to do anything… but in all honesty, both are just excuses and I know that when I do take a moment to invest time into creating, it brings me so much joy.

What’s something you can’t live without?

Time to myself. It’s taken me a while to realise how important this is to me as I also love being around my partner and friends… but having an hour or so in the morning to meditate or call my family or practice yoga has become so invaluable to me.


MEET OUR LATEST MUSE
SARAH ELLEN

Australian artist, model and creative director Sarah Ellen sat down with us to share her insights on fashion + creative inspiration.
 
Mature beyond her years Sarah is an innate creative with effortlessly chic style, making her the BEC + BRIDGE muse for our latest collection TWENTY ONE.
 
Read more on our conversation with Sarah.

How would you describe your personal style and aesthetic?

My personal style and aesthetic is best described as eclectic but at the same time being comfortable and feeling at ease. I love to mix and match different pieces to create unique and interesting looks. I often look for items that are versatile and can be worn in different ways. I’m also a fan of statement pieces that can instantly liven up an outfit. Overall, I like to create looks that are effortless and comfortable while still being fashionable.

How would you describe your personal style and aesthetic?

I dress very much how I feel. I think I have a very classy, easy look. I pay a lot attention to good fabrics. I am not a fan of much color and I do love jewelry very much. Everything happens very instinctively.

What is your favourite piece from the collection?

My favourite piece from the collection is look 36 from the runway, which is the dress I wore on the night of the party I hosted with Bec & Bridge.

What are your ultimate wardrobe staples?

Raw denim and a good shirt - in combination with the right jewelry, this outfit can go any way.

What is your favourite piece from our 'REMINISCE' collection?

I really love the transparent pieces as well as the green shiny blouse.

What are your ultimate wardrobe staples?

1. A pair of low waisted black pants
2. A staple T-shirt
3. A cozy sweater
4. A denim jacket
5. A basic white tank top

A skill you’re working on mastering?

To choose my thoughts with mindfulness.

How/when did your iconic 'elevator selfie' come about?

To be honest, I don’t remember. It was years ago now when I took my first selfie inside this elevator - to me it was/is just a normal elevator which I used daily so taking a selfie came naturally.

How would you describe your personal style and aesthetic?

I dress very much how I feel. I think I have a very classy, easy look. I pay a lot attention to good fabrics. I am not a fan of much color and I do love jewelry very much. Everything happens very instinctively.

Who are your biggest artistic influences?

I have so many big and small artists or personalities I admire for so many different reasons - if it is a personal vision, advice, style, attitude... and of course there are some artist I always come back to, to search for more. To me inspiration is everywhere. I think sometimes it is more important to have the ambition to be inspired.

 

I can give you one quote from Cary Grant who meant a lot to me at the time I found it as it is still one key advice to success (whatever success means to you):

 

‘I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me.’

Which art trends inspire your current work?

I don’t like the imagination that protecting the earth became a trend as this should be a normal, everyday thing for any of us. But I am currently working on a garden project that came instinctively but feels so right into this time. It is all about understanding Mother Nature in a better, more intense way.  

What is one thing people don't know about you?

One thing people don't know about me is I'm a really big fan of the red hot chilli peppers. I saw them in Barcelona live this year for the first time and it was so good I went to see them a couple weeks later in London.

What is your guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is Portuguese tarts! I tasted my first Portuguese tart in Lisbon this year with one of my best friends Roberta Pecoraro (who is a regular on the B&B runway) and that moment is in my top 5 best moments of my life.

A piece of advice for a young person?

Remember that failure is a part of life and don't be afraid to make mistakes - learn from them and keep going.

Where and how do you feel your most creative self coming out?

When I’m painting in my studio. There’s nothing more liberating than a clear schedule for the day, a paint brush and a blank canvas.

How has your artistic style changed over time?

I think it is the perspective towards life, coming from all of your experiences good or bad, which shape your view on art, fashion… life in general, and at least on yourself, constantly new. And as our ambition should be to evolve every day, change came and will keep coming in everything I do, feel and in general existence. I grew up with with my job. And I am still growing up and I am at a point in my life where I want to feel more mature and I think you can see this in the whole progress I show in my work.

Describe your dream project?

I just bought a house in Tuscany so this is and always was one of my dream projects, and surely will be one for lifetime.

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