Read all about @seeasara and how she styles her denim:

Sara is wearing the Elina Low Long Denim Short

 

Tell us a bit about who you are and what you do!

My name is Sara Gustavsson, I grew up in Norway and eventually found my way to Australia, then Settled in Hawaii! I fell in love with the islands and everything off it. Feel so grateful everyday to be surrounded with so much beauty and being in the warmth. I work in social media and creative direction, wearing many hats across content creation, styling, photography and modeling.

 

How did you get started with content creation?

It started very organically! I've always had a passion for style and art, and I would take pictures of my outfit very young. I slowly started posting things I like and felt inspired by, and then got connected to swimwear and jewelry brands to begin with.

 

Sara wears the Amy Low Rise Straight

 

How would you describe your personal style today, and what was the journey like to develop it?

Growing up in Scandinavia, I think this part of the world influenced me more than anything with timeless design, art and architecture in general, but I've always had a passion for vintage clothing and am a firm believer you cannot 'buy style', it comes from being able to experiment with different pieces and textures, and honestly just having fun with it!

 

Sara is wearing the Elina Low Rise Long Denim Short

 

Now that summer is around the corner, describe your perfect summer day! What would you do, where would you eat, what are you wearing?

My perfect summer day starts with a longboard surf session on the south side, followed by matcha from Maui Matcha, breakfast at Marlow & then going to the beach again on the north shore and staying until sunset, with some takeout and good friends. Maui is a very active and healthy island, so we are up early and to bed early here. Wearing bikinis + denim shorts & carrying a big bag full of sun screen, water, more bikinis and a stack of cards!

 

Sara is wearing the Ellie High Rise Vintage Straight Jean

 

What is your go-to outfit formula when you feel like you have nothing to wear?

A good pair of jeans (from JBD of course!) a three quarter sleeve top, vintage sunnies and a unique or textured bag for some contrast to the rather relaxed/classic outift.

 

As a travel season picks up, what are your essentials when packing for a summer vacation?

I usually style my summer looks around what swimsuit or bikini I'll wear that day. But a lot of flip flops, different sunglasses, and skirts and tops that I will be able to use in different ways, I tend to experiment more with shoes, bags, accessories and keeping everything else quite simple. 

 

Sara wears the Elina Low Rise Long Denim Short

 

Are there other ways you love to express yourself artistically outside of social media?

 

Outside of social media I have been working with flowers for events which has been really fun, creative direct some fun shoots and shooting more film again! Also filming surfing when there's swell here has been fun. Anything to keep me outside and by the ocean.

 

Sara is wearing the Amy Low Rise Loose Straight

 

How are you styling your JBD jeans this season?

I'll be wearing my JBD jeans styled with vintage Tee's and leather sandals for lunch dates, and then some kitten heels and pretty crochet or silk top for dinner. They go with every moment of the day.

 

Keep up with Sara on Instagram and TikTok.