Amid Australian Fashion Week, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with the sheer plethora of talent strutting down the runway or sitting on the sidelines. But if there’s one face in the crowd worth snapping a street style shot of, it’s Sarah Ellen.
The Australian actress and model has long been a go-to for homegrown talent, thanks to her immensely successful website Perks of Her and her impressive acting career that’s seen go from Australia’s own Neighbours to an A-list life in Los Angeles.
To celebrate Australian Fashion Week 2021, ELLE Australia asked Sarah Ellen all about her must-haves, go-to products and everything in between for our series, ELLE Essentials.
SARAH ELLEN’S ESSENTIAL…
Comfort Food
Bills’ signature hotcakes! If you haven’t been to Bills yet—get acquainted! It’s my everyday go-to.
TV Show After A Break-Up
Instagram Stories Filter
Anything that makes me look like an elf.
Lip Balm
I like to think of myself as a lip balm connoisseur because I’ve been through dozens. It doesn’t sound very sexy but the one I use is called Dermal Therapy… but I swear it works!
White Tee
I prefer a white singlet.
Workout
Pilates or Yoga!
Sneakers
Nike Jordans!
Off-Duty Outfit
Blue jeans with a cute belt and a tee with a funny slogan.
Guilty Pleasure
Embarrassingly… Reality TV!!
Coffee Order
Soy cap with one sugar.
Song For When You Need To Feel Like A Boss Bitch
“Work it” (Soulwax Wax Remix) by Marie Davidson. Go listen now!!
Song For When You’re Feeling Sad
“Good Day” by Nappy Roots. Cheers me up every time.
Ice-Cream Flavour
Double Choc, triple choc—you name anything with ‘chocolate’ in it, and I’m salivating.
Date Night Outfit
LBD with a pair of boots!
Rom-Com
The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Jude Law.
Dance Floor Track
“Dj Beat That Shhh” by Mike Dunn.
Emoji
🤠
Alcoholic beverage
Amaretto Sour.
Podcast
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark.
Life Hack
Learn how to meditate and do it regularly!
Expensive Fashion Purchase
You can never go wrong with a strong pair of boots or designer sunnies—I’m loving anything Bottega [Veneta] at the moment.
Cheap Fashion Purchase
Vintage jeans.
Fashion Label That Always Comes Through
Bottega Veneta never fails to amaze me.
Beauty product
A product I use religiously is Advanced Génifique Face Serum by Lancôme.
Book You Keep Re-Reading
Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again by Donna De Salvo.
Never-Fail Outfit
White button up, long sleeved shirt with blue jeans and a pair of boots.
Quote
Many quotes! But one that I love right now is “A quiet mind is one that’s been listened to.”
Nostalgic Film
Martin Scorsese’s Casino.
Love Song
“Could Heaven Ever Be Like This” by Idris Muhammad.
Face Mask
The Hydro Gel Melting Mask by Lancôme. THE BEST.
Advanced Génifique Hydro Gel Melting Mask, $30 at Lancôme.
