Glass, Markets, Paris and Inspiration @ SARAH CONNERS

I am not usually very sentimental but I wanted to tell you a little story about these new bag ornaments.

A new love and a trip to Paris is what led to these beautiful silver and glass bag ornaments. On a cold and rainy Paris morning quite a few years ago (after brioche for breakfast of course) we made our way to Le Marche aux puces. This Paris flea market is nothing short of pure heaven.

In a little stall tucked in the market surrounded by braids, beads and tassels I found the gorgeous handblown glass beads now sitting proudly on these ornaments. I bought 10 of them and they have travelled with me through new loves and two different workrooms waiting for the perfect time and the perfect piece of leather.

These glass beads were bought with love and then made into ornaments with love. Perfect.

 Find the Vintage Glass Bag Ornament in our online store 

Colour @ SARAH CONNERS

Silk, Canvas, leather and bone. Naturals, both colour and materials are perfect for Spring.

SARAH CONNERS Canvas Tote www.sarahconners.com.au
DOLCE & GABBANA Crystal Clip www.net-a-porter.com
SARAH CONNERS Angie Necklace www.sarahconners.com.au
AQUILANO.RIMONDI Spring 2013 www.aquilanorimondi.it
YVES SAINT LAURENT Horn Effect Sunglasses www.net-a-porter.com

Get the Blues @ SARAH CONNERS

London Fashion Week was awash with with colour this week and one of the standouts was the amazing range of beautiful blues.  Roksanda Ilincic showed a stunning range of simple shapes with  in a gorgeous palette of creams, yellow, black and a the best electric blue of the week.

One of our favourite Melbourne Bloggers Cecylia brought to life our Python Clutch in Blue at MSFW, pairing the clutch with an elegant black dress. Simply stunning. See more of the look on Cecylia's beautifully titled Dark Opulence post.

Get the look with our Python Handbag in Cadet

Spotlight - Sarah Conners Christmas Gift ideas

Well Christmas is nearly here and we have been busy packing up and shipping off Christmas gifts and we wanted to share with you some of our most popular Christmas items. These pieces are sure to make anyone in your life thrilled on Christmas morning. 

Sarah Purse

Carmella Makeup Pouch

Tender Ines Wallet




Sally Keyring




Canvas Tote




Colour Capture - Black and White

Outfit Doo. Ri White Pants and Top http://www.doori-nyc.com/  
Shoes Jimmy Choo Widdin suede ballerina flats http://www.jimmychoo.com/  
Handbag Sarah Conners Carmella Shopper http://www.sarahconners.com.au/  
Bangle Dinosaur Designs Organic Rock Bangle http://www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au/
Wallet Sarah Conners Ines Wallet http://www.sarahconners.com.au/  
Belt Alexander McQueen Calf hair waist belt http://www.net-a-porter.com/  

The List - The Perfect White Shirt

The White Shirt is on our wishlist this month. With such unpredicable between seasons weather it the perfect solution for all our wardrobe dilemas. From a simple tuxedo style to a glamorous evening dress these shirts are on our list.    

Scanlan and Theodore
Shirt Dress
www.scanlantheodore.com.au

Kiki De Montparnasse
Tuxedo Shirt
www.kikidm.com

Therese Rawsthorne
Twist Smock
http://thereserawsthorne.com/

Yeojin Bae
Gauze Cotton Shirt
www.yeojinbae.com

Alessandra Rich
Shirt Dress
www.alessandrarich.com/

The List - Spring

There is kind of, almost, nearly a touch of Spring in the air here and it has got us thinking about or Spring wishlist

Malene Birger
Portanel Bustier Dress
http://www.malenebirger.com/

Dinosaur Designs
Feather Fan Choker
http://www.dinosaurdesigns.com.au/

Serpent & The Swan
Horse Head Ring
http://www.serpentandtheswan.com/

Angus & Celeste
Flying Wall Birds
http://www.angusandceleste.com.au/

Tom Gunn
Archer Platform Heels
http://www.the-dreamery.com/

Fancy That - Ambuji

Intellectual, Challenging and funny, reading Ambuji is a thrill. Ambu's blog wanders through fashion, art, food and travel and manges to weave them all together with beautiful images, commentary and a very personal view of the world. The post on the horror of the Gym is one of my favourites and sits perfectly with other post about the way women view and use their bodies and the economics of luxury brands.

The post that this image is taken from a really simple, beautiful and sensitive post called "Soul Mates" 

Reading this blog always inspires me to be more myself, a little braver and Live Life (more) Elegantly

Colour Capture - Gold

Luxurious gold touches are the inspiration for this months Colour Capture. After a long winter we needed a touch of glamour in our wardrobes and metallic highlights teamed with elegant black pieces like this black tuxedo jumpsuit is our favourite way to add a little glamour.

Outfit Emilio Pucci Tuxedo Jumpsuit http://www.emiliopucci.com/

Bracelet Annina Vogel Charm Bracelet www.net-a-porter.com 

Shoes Habbot Studios Brogues www.habbotstudios.com
Clutch Camille Gold Clutch www.sarahconners.com.au
Sandals Yves Saint Laurent www.ysl.com
Necklace Lulu Frost 7 Necklace www.lulufrost.com

Wishful Elegance

Fancy That - Lee Oliveira

Here at Sarah Conners we are big readers of blogs, we love them. So over the next few I am going to be sharing some our favourites with you. The first one I want to share is Lee Oliveira and his blog Street Style.



Good Morning New York City - Lee Oliveira



This an old one of Lee's shots but one I really love the feel, it captures what street photography is all about for me. Spontaneity, joy and individuality.

In fact I am such a fan of Lee's work that we dragged him all the way from sunny Sydney to Melbourne to do a special project with us (more about that in October). Amazingly Lee posts nearly everyday - you might need to subscribe just to keep up with him - he is a man that loves style in all its guises.



A Striking Coat...NYC

I hope enjoy Lee's work as much as we do!

Friday Afternoon Music - Cloud Street Theme

Friday Afternoon Music and style inspiration

Goldfrapp - Ooh la la by philipss

This afternoon we are grooving along to Goldfrapp and wishing we had soft black felt hats.

A touch of Colour

I have been in love with this Clements Ribeiro dress for quite a while and can picture it with one of my faveourite pieces from our Tender Collection - The Colette handbag.

Friday Afternoon Music - Jeremy Messersmith

This afternoon in the studio we are listening to the very smooth Jeremy Messersmith's album The Relectant Graveyard. Have a look at the beautiful animation in the A Girl, A Boy and a Graveyard track.

 

Beauty

Image by Horace Bristol

Love Japan - Help Japan

This Love Japan Help Japan poster by Paul Vickers is not just a beautiful piece of design but all sales go to Japan Aid via The Red Cross & Save The Children.

Longing for Winter

It is cool and drizzly here today, not quite cold enough for me yet and this picture has made me long for winter in the city even more than usual.

Image courtesy of The Sartorialist