New Work Bag

Treating myself to a good-quality work bag was something I planned to do later this year, when Paul an I are on a four-week trip through Europe and the U.S. But when the Area 51 website offered a 15% discount on first online purchases just for signing up to their weekly email newsletter, I decided to bite the bullet and buy this beauty:



I have had my beady eye on this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag for some time. It's the exact shape I want, it has short handles (I have long arms) and the leather is soft. It's a modern design with just the right amount of hardware. The only thing I had to think hard about it its size. It's quite large. After a week of 'alone time' with the bag, and making sure it was going to work out, I finally cut the tags off tonight and it makes its debut at work tomorrow.

Oamaru Easter Weekend

Paul and I visited my folks in Oamaru this Easter weekend. We just snuck in before the cold weather started so it was cool and fresh - a welcome respite from Auckland humidity.

Oamaru is about an hour and a half drive north of Dunedin. An arty town, huge limestone buildings adorn the streets, many having benefited from recent restoration projects such as the Opera House. It's the Steampunk capital of the Southern Hemisphere and boasts a picturesque harbour.

Photo opportunities abound, starting with my hanging with the toadstools at Oamaru Public Gardens...

 Top: Saint James | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity | Shoes: Superga | Sunglasses: 'Deep Freeze' by Karen Walker | Bangle and Ring: Country Road | Nails: Essie 'Really Red'

The town itself is very pretty and quirky.

On Saturday afternoon we drove out to Elephant Rocks, an incredible natural earthwork.

 Cashmere Jumper: Equipment | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity | Shoes: Superga | Sunglasses: 'Deep Freeze' by Karen Walker | Bangle and Ring: Country Road | Nails: Essie 'Really Red' 

On Sunday we met my brother and his partner and went for a walk around the harbour.

 Jacket: New Look | Cashmere Jumper: Equipment | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity | Shoes: Country Road | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: 'Deep Freeze' by Karen Walker | Bangle and Ring: Country Road | Nails: Essie 'Really Red' 

And of course, Mum and I indulged in a little retail therapy (her lovely scarf was a purchase that day!).

On Mum (Val) Jeans: Postie | Scarf: Sababa from Waitaki Interiors | Top: Zara | Shoes: Number One Shoes

On me: Jacket: New Look | Cashmere Jumper: Equipment | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity | Shoes: Country Road | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: 'Deep Freeze' by Karen Walker | Bangle and Ring: Country Road | Nails: Essie 'Really Red' 

All photos by Paul D.

Stripes and Skinnies

   

Top: Country Road | Jeans: Country Road | Shoes: Superga | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Navy + Cognac

Jacket: New Look (similar here) | Jumper: Sass & Bide | Jeans: Citizens of Humanity 'Ava' (similar here) | Boots: Sezane | Bracelet: Veronica B | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Casual Stroll

Jeans: Zara | Jumper: Country Road | Sneakers: Superga | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Earrings: Found | Bracelet: Veronica B | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Navy + Khaki

Trousers: Zara | Tshirt: Saba | Shoes: Sambag | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Prints Charming

Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (similar here) | Top: Karen Walker | Bracelets: Charlotte Penman | Boots: Mi Piaci | Clutch: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Stripes

Top: Gregory | Trousers: Country Road | Clutch: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Shoes: Mischief | Gold Bracelet: Veronicab | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Happy New Year!

I hope you all have a lovely start to 2014. Thanks for visiting my little blog over the past year. I'm having lots of fun bringing you ideas and inspiration and proving that fashion does not end at forty! xx

Dress: Silence Was | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' | Bracelet: Charlotte Penman | Shoes: Superga

Photo by Paul D. Durham Lane, Auckland CBD

Orange

Jumper: Country Road | Trousers: Country Road | Clutch: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Shoes: Mi Piaci | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black | Bangle: Marc by Marc Jacobs

All Images © Copyright Jonathon Lee

Easy Like Sunday Morning

Teaming a soft grey wool sweater with skinnies and ballet flats is an easy option for Sunday mornings!

Jumper: Trenery| Jeans: Workshop | Shoes: Country Road | Bangle: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Gold Bracelet: Charlotte Penman | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze in Crazy Tort'

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Cross-Body

Jumper: Country Road| Jeans: Workshop | Shoes: Mi Piaci | Bangle: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Gold Bracelet: Charlotte Penman | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze in Crazy Tort'

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Oversized

Jumper: Saba | Tshirt: Juliette Hogan | Jeans: French Connection | Leopard Clutch: Oroton | Black Clutch: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Shoes: Zara | Bangle (right hand): Marc by Marc Jacobs | Bracelet (left hand): Charlotte Penman | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze'

All Images © Copyright Sara Mole

Shopbop 25% Off Sale

Shopbop does this only a couple of times a year so this time I was determined not to miss out! I managed to score several items I'd been eyeing up for months. Everything has arrived and it's all good! Here's a snapshot of my haul...

Citizens of Humanity Avedon Skinny Jeans

I was nervous ordering these in case they were too small. Size 32 is usually the largest offering for designer jeans. These are a PERFECT fit. Beautiful soft denim, flattering on the rear, a perfect mid-blue wash and I'm stoked I can now fit designer jeans!

Joomi Lim Spike Bangle

A gift from Paul! This is my 'don't mess with me' bangle. I plan to wear this with a plain black outfit. Look out for this in a starring role in a future photo shoot.

Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers

If it aint broke, don't fix it. My replacement pair when my current ones get too skanky. 

Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Skinny Logo Bangle

I love my gold and white one and this black and silver version is just as chic.

Karen Walker Deep Freeze 'Crazy Tort' Sunglasses
I adore my black Deep Freeze and I love these just as much.