So Christmas and the New Year are upon us… who would have thought so soon? I’m busy packing for my family and I to leave New York for Sydney within the next day or two. You should see the looks I get when I mention my 22 month-old and 3 1/2 year old are making the journey with us… unbelievable! People cannot believe one travels with babes...

We are shooting the Autumn Sara catalogue in early January in Sydney. I look forward to seeing my wonderful friends who make up the crew. So much to catch up on… Hence the timing of our trip.

From my family to yours, I wish you and yours all the best for the holidays, Christmas and the New Year. It really is a magical time of year filled with love, joy and good times. Bring on the good memories that we will relish in years to come.

Take care and all my best,

Ljubenka

So another month passes us by… It’s almost the end of April and I cannot believe it. Here in NY, we’re not much closer to spring than we were last month unfortunately. We have small hints and signs emerging (flowers & trees are starting to bud and our courtyard is starting to look alive again). One certainly appreciates fabulous weather, when you get it!

Last month we shot the Sara Winter catalogue as you know.  I have selected some new personal favourite pieces (forgive me if I repeat myself from previous catalogues).  They include:

Sara Plain Shell Top	Sara Drape Cardigan	Sara Slim Cargo Pants	Sara Stud Tunic
Sara Cord Pants	Sara Military Check Shirt	Sara Cable Cardigan	Sara Crossover Knit Dress
Sara Drape Cardigan	Sara Contrast Trim Cardigan

Perhaps in my next blog, I’ll have some springtime news to share with you.

To those of you who celebrate it… Happy Easter! We plan on a little Easter egg hunt in our courtyard with the kids… Let’s hope it’s not snowing!

Be well.

L.

Happy Autumn... almost!

As I get ready to fly out to Sydney this week for the next shoot, the Sara Autumn catalogue hits the stands. There are many cool and adorable pieces to consider this season.

As usual, I have some key personal favourites from the autumn collection. They include:

Sara Drawcord Dress	Sara Drape Crop Cardigan	Sara Cable Cardigan	Sara Stripe Tunic Top
Sara Boyfriend Cardigan	Sara Stripe Boatneck Tee	Sara Pull-On Denim Jeans.	Sara Button To Neck Cardigan
Sara Asymetric Biker Jacket	Sara Drape Cardigan	Sara Tweed Coat	Sara Funnel Neck Coat
Sara Trenchcoat	Sara Trim 'V' Neck Cardigan	Sara Stripe Boyfriend Cardigan	Sara Lace Crop Jacket
Sara Pull-On Straight Skirt	Sara Tailored Pants	Sara Frill Detail Shirt.	Sara Collared Cardigan
Sara Anorak	Sara Stripe Tee	Sara Belted Trenchcoat

Have fun shopping and preparing for the cooler months ahead. Always exciting...

In my next blog, I'll mention what you can expect after spring/summer fashion week here in New York.

Be well.

L.

Earlier this month the crew and I shot the Holiday Sara catalogue in Sydney, which you will see rather soon I believe. Stayed tuned.

Since my post last month, Levi & I made a quick trip to Australia together. It was the longest time I've spent with Levi alone since he was born. It was a lovely time to further bond with my son that I cannot stop kissing.

It was the first Australian trip I left my darling Mila at home since she was born. She was OK for the first 6/7 days then my darling girl wanted her mama. Mila is used to me coming and going for work and prior to this trip, Mila and I had not been separated this long. With pre-school starting next year, it is something our Australian family and I, are going to have to get used to unfortunately. It was a hard one for me that's for sure... however, this is what I and many many working mother's in the world must do each and every day.

Work is keeping me busy every week with regular castings all over Manhattan.

The fall here in New York is beautiful. I think I’ve mentioned before that Sept/Oct are two of my favourite months here. With the changing of the seasons, the colours of our neighbourhood and landscape change also. We’ve been fortunate to have had rather mild weather up until this week… unusual for this time of year.

Tomorrow is Halloween. It’s an American tradition and celebration that our children part-take in. Mila and Levi are dressing up and there are a couple of child-friendly parties on the agenda for the day.

Hope your week is full of colour and fun.

Be well.

L.

A burst of colour is simply hot for summer as you can see from the latest Sara catalogue.

Here are some of my favourite picks. I hope you get a chance to bask in the glow of the season.

Happy shopping!

Sara Crushed Sundress	Sara Printed Cowl Neck Dress.	Sara Stretch Sateen Jacket	Sara Pull-on Gored Skirt
Sara Crop Pant	Sara Sleeveless Top	Sara Elasticated Hem Top	Sara Longline Sequin Tank
Sara Sateen Boyfriend Jacket.	Sara Crop Denim Jacket	Sara Print Voile Tunic	Sara Tee Pyjama Set
Sara 3/4 Cargo Pants	Sara Cargo Short

So what do you think of the Sara Spring catalogue? Thoughts, comments etc. As usual, I have my favourite pieces. They are:

Sara Two In One Cardigan	Sara Ruffle Blouse with Camisole	Sara Mesh Dress	Sara Broderie Jacket
Sara Two for Drape Vest/Tank.	Sara Handkerchief Hem Tunic	Sara Soft Pants	Sara Ruffle Top
Sara Military Jacket	Sara Lean Jeans	Sara Trouser Jeans	Sara Long Cargo Pant
Sara Drape Frill One Piece	Sara Ruched Front One Piece	Sara Print One Piece	Sara Linen Dress
Sara Anorak

Happy shopping!

Be well.

L.

Yesterday I went shopping for the first time in a long time… it was sale time! Two of my favourite stores were manic with shoppers everywhere… me included. I didn’t know where to start.

I purchased a few blouses, some t-shirts, delicious candles, a couple of inspirational books and a pair of black pants. A good start I thought for the season that’s already begun over here in New York. As I see it, it never hurts to join in on the fun… especially when it’s sale time.

One of the best things about the retail industry is that you can purchase a whole bunch of things and return whatever you like without questions asked (certainly each store policy varies however, as long as you haven’t worn/damaged/destroyed the item, it’s alright to return and it’s made easy).

When I buy a lot of things, I like to come home and try things on and return what I don’t want without the stress and time it takes to wait in line and try items on in an overcrowded store.  That’s how I like to shop… and I’m a big fan of on-line and catalogue shopping too. Retail therapy made nice and easy!

Happy shopping.

Be well.

L.

With the new Sara winter catalogue out, I simply had to offer some of my favourite pieces of the season.

They include:

Sara Ruffle Trim Cardigan	Sara Stretch Slim Pants.	Sara Boyfriend Jacket.	Sara Ruffle Collared Coat.
Sara Funnel Neck Coat	Sara Riding Boots	Sara Knee High Fashion Boot	Sara Court Shoe
Sara Heeled Studded Boot	Sara Drape Front Top.	Sara V' Neck Frill Trim Sweater	Sara Pleat Longline Shirt.
Sara Cargo Pants

As most of you would have seen by now, the Sara Autumn catalogue has hit the streets and there are many hot pieces to access and wear this season.

Let's not forget to mention... SHOES & BOOTS! The court shoe, ballerina and Mary Jane shoe are hot, hot, hot and great staples for any wardrobe. You will love the new style of boots on offer too.

As usual, I have some favourite pieces to bring to your attention -

Sara Ruffle Sleeveless Shirt	Sara Print Frill Hem Tunic	Sara Drape Jacket	Sara Funnel Neck Coat
Sara Tab Sleeve Cardigan	Sara Frill Shirt	Sara Longline Vest	Sara Drape Cardigan
Sara Cargo Pants	Sara Trench Coat	Sara Studded Leggings	Sara Self Stripe Longline Shirt
Sara Knit Detailed Pants	Sara Anorak	Sara Two In One Top	Sara Edge to Edge Cardigan

The Sara autumn catalogue usually shoots the second week of January (whilst most of you are still in ‘holiday’ mode). Unfortunately, I won’t be at the next shoot however fortunately I’ll be a couple of weeks away from giving birth. I can’t be in two places at once, right?

These things don’t happen often in ones life (birth & babies I mean) and I hope for the magic number two. Half way there!

So I’ll be watching from the sidelines and commentating as usual. None of that will change I assure you.

I look forward to seeing what my Sara family come up with and trust it will be as beautiful and amazing as if I were there shooting, as usual.

Have a sensational week.

Be well.

L.