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Kelly Sawyer

Kelly Sawyer

Creative Director, Satine Private Label. Los Angeles

London-born, but Canadian-bred Kelly Sawyer definitely still has the “niceness of the North” in her blood. The model-turned-mommy grew up in Vancouver and although she spent years living in Paris, Milan and NYC before settling in LA, she remains to be a true Canadian at heart. Sawyer greeted us with green salads from Hugo’s before indulging us with her Isabel Marant collection. While her husband, Jamie Patricof (the producer of Blue Valentine and The Rachel Zoe Project) was at work and her two little girls were at school, Sawyer took us on a trip down memory lane through her closet. Her bungalow in Hollywood has that classic California vibe complete with a quaint guesthouse in the back. In fact, it’s where all her friends crash after they break-up with their boyfriends. Sawyer was kind enough to offer us permanent residence in her backyard abode, an offer we will be sure to take her up on next time we get dumped.
Since leaving her modeling career behind, Sawyer has moved on to become the Creative Director of Satine’s private label, the trendy L.A. boutique headed up by fellow Coveteur, Jeannie Lee. And amongst her mommy and design duties, Sawyer is also the co-president of Baby2Baby, a non-profit that benefits underprivileged children. Although her home is a little girl’s playpen, we were in awe by the seamless fusion of grown-up sophistication – Rauschenberg artwork, navy velvet curtains and a claw-foot tub. As for her closet, aside from the massive amounts of Marant, it’s packed with stuff from her friends: bangles from her bestie Nicole Richie’s line, House of Harlow 1960, leather jackets from her children’s godmother and Cov-fave, Katie Nehra of Simone and even some “permanently-borrowed” pieces from Rachel Zoe. (Sorry, Sawyer. Secret’s out!)

The bracelet on the bottom left is from an antique barn in Kansas. You can find the best vintage jewels there. The top friendship bracelet was made on the beach in Cabo by Miguel with coaching from my friend, Charlotte. We were there for my friend's bachelorette party.

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Fur, Vintage; Skirt, Opening Ceremony x Pendleton; Necklace, House of Harlow 1960; Jeweled Bracelet, Jenni Kayne

I got this dress at Browns Focus—one of my favorite stores in London. I got the boots years ago from Satine and they are so beat up that they look vintage now.

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Dress, Beatrice Boyle; Boots, Devotte

One of Satine’s sales girls, Angie, made this for me years ago and for a long time I never took it off. I love anything original that no one else has. I’ve never had so many compliments on a piece of jewelry. I love that you draped it around my kettle. It's my most useful kitchen tool as I drink tea all day... must be that English thing.

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Necklace, Custom

I love Isabel and I love grey. How could you not love that face? Wilbur is the furry love of my life.

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All, Isabel Marant

The little straw ladies are magnets from the Las Ventanas in Mexico. They leave them on your bed with a little message every night at bedtime; it's so sweet. Unfortunately, I have one of those annoying stainless steel fridges that doesn’t like magnets, so they wound up on the bookshelf. The pendant is my mother-in-law’s and is one of my most treasured pieces of jewelry. She got it in Morocco in the '70s. I wear it on a gold chain and never take it off.

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Necklace, Vintage from Mother-In-Law

Another favorite bag. The bracelets are from a curios stand in Africa. I went there on my honeymoon and made my husband stop at every single one. I love to add a little color or ethnic flavor to an outfit to make it more fun.

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Bag, Balenciaga; Bracelets, Unknown Designer

This is my first and only CHANEL eBay purchase and luckily it worked in my favor. The necklace was a birthday gift from my friend Katherine from The Way We Wore. It’s one of my all time favorites!

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Bag, CHANEL; Necklace, Yves Saint Laurent

I got this dress in London and wore it to quite a few barbecues last summer. I got the Alaïa boots from Satine (my favorite store, obviously). They got me through NY and Paris fashion weeks without too many Band-Aids.

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Dress, Topshop; Boots, Alaïa

My NYC "model off-duty" outfits were always gauzy tanks, jeans tucked into Chloé boots and messy hair. I lived around the corner from Kirna Zabête in NYC and used to buy my whole wardrobe there. These ballerina flats are really girly for me but I love a red shoe.

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L to R: Tops, Chloé, Chloé, Marc Jacobs; Shoes, Chloé

As you can see, my obsession with Isabel Marant is more than an obsession—it’s a sickness. I just love everything she does.

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All, Isabel Marant

This is my favorite vest by Simone, which is designed by my friend Katie. The vintage vest is from Geminola (a great west village vintage spot) and the bag is my first-ever Balenciaga from Kirna Zabête. I’m surprised this bag is still standing after all its been through. This is my favorite summer necklace by Sunday Best (a really cool jewelry designer from Brooklyn).

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Fringe Vest, Simone; Vest with Trim, Vintage; Bag, Balenciaga; Necklace, Sunday Best

I'm so glad NET-A-PORTER is selling Deborah Marquit now; it used to be so hard to find. I love a neon bra strap peeking out from under a t-shirt.

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All, Deborah Marquit

I was born in London, so I love a British flag. I pull out this purse again and again and it spices up any neutral outfit. The pillow was a gift for my Jack Russell, Wilbur, but he prefers the couch. I got the shoes at a Bergdorf sale eight years ago, but they are very reminiscent of this season's Proenza shoes, so they might just get a re-do this spring. The cuff is vintage and belongs to my friend, Rachel Zoe. I borrowed it and don’t want to give it back yet, so don’t tell her!

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Sweater, Isabel Marant; Shoes, Manolo Blahnik; Bag, CHANEL; Cuff, Vintage

Of course you’re going to love anything your best friend makes, but Katie’s stuff is really cool, fun and wearable. She makes the best leather jackets. These boots will go through rain, snow or even horse manure and will still look cute with skirts. Last but not least, my all time favorite bag. This proves the price per wear theory as I take it to every wedding or cocktail party and it will never go out of style.

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Jacket and Bag, Simone; Top, Equipment; Boots, Tao by Commes des Garçons; Clutch, Hermès

I love Pierre Hardy. He’s a genius and makes the best shoes. The painting is by Tony King. I can’t look at it too long or it makes me cross-eyed, but it’s a great conversion piece for the living room.

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All, Pierre Hardy

This dress has been on every tropical vacation with me since it arrived in my closet. The necklace is another Kansas treasure. The skirt is so cute and floppy; it makes me walk with a spring in my step!

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Dress and Skirt, Isabel Marant; Necklace, Vintage

This Kimberly Ovitz dress I wore to my Cuban-themed birthday. I needed something tight to salsa in and this did the trick. The rose gold necklace and earrings are Dominic Jones from Net-A-Porter. He is one of my favorite jewelry designers right now. The pendant necklace looks like a heart but is actually a bat skull and the heart shaped earrings are bear traps. Love the twisted symbolism there. The turquoise and rose gold earrings are another Kansas antique barn special. One of my best friends, Michelle is from there and when I go for a visit, I always find some real treasures. The clutch is vintage from the Santa Monica vintage expo; great place for vintage treats.

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Dress, Kimberly Ovitz; Boots, Isabel Marant; Rose Gold Necklace and Earrings, Dominic Jones; Clutch and Turquoise Earrings, Vintage

I love a red shoe. The bag was a gift from my business partner Jeannie Lee from Satine back when the store was across the street.

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Shoes, Balenciaga; Bag, Alexander McQueen

I wore this skirt to my friend Maggie’s holiday party. Metallics are just so Christmas-y! I love the way it looks against the Rauschenberg.

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Skirt, Isabel Marant

My friend Justin introduced me to Raquel years ago when she was just starting out. My girlfriends and I quickly became obsessed with her T-shirts and we would have her over for our version of a “tupperware party." What’s better than shopping from your own living room?

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Shirts, Raquel Allegra

These bangles are the best for stacking and the velvet flats are so comfy and chic. Nicole is the best mom, a great designer and an amazing (not to mention funny as hell) friend. I’m still unclear how she does it all, but I’m taking notes.

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All, House of Harlow 1960

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The bracelet on the bottom left is from an antique barn in Kansas. You can find the best vintage jewels there. The top friendship bracelet was made on the beach in Cabo by Miguel with coaching from my friend, Charlotte. We were there for my friend's bachelorette party. Fur, Vintage; Skirt, Opening Ceremony x Pendleton; Necklace, House of Harlow 1960; Jeweled Bracelet, Jenni Kayne

I got this dress at Browns Focus—one of my favorite stores in London. I got the boots years ago from Satine and they are so beat up that they look vintage now. Dress, Beatrice Boyle; Boots, Devotte

One of Satine’s sales girls, Angie, made this for me years ago and for a long time I never took it off. I love anything original that no one else has. I’ve never had so many compliments on a piece of jewelry. I love that you draped it around my kettle. It's my most useful kitchen tool as I drink tea all day... must be that English thing. Necklace, Custom

I love Isabel and I love grey. How could you not love that face? Wilbur is the furry love of my life. All, Isabel Marant

The little straw ladies are magnets from the Las Ventanas in Mexico. They leave them on your bed with a little message every night at bedtime; it's so sweet. Unfortunately, I have one of those annoying stainless steel fridges that doesn’t like magnets, so they wound up on the bookshelf. The pendant is my mother-in-law’s and is one of my most treasured pieces of jewelry. She got it in Morocco in the '70s. I wear it on a gold chain and never take it off. Necklace, Vintage from Mother-In-Law

Another favorite bag. The bracelets are from a curios stand in Africa. I went there on my honeymoon and made my husband stop at every single one. I love to add a little color or ethnic flavor to an outfit to make it more fun. Bag, Balenciaga; Bracelets, Unknown Designer

This is my first and only CHANEL eBay purchase and luckily it worked in my favor. The necklace was a birthday gift from my friend Katherine from The Way We Wore. It’s one of my all time favorites! Bag, CHANEL; Necklace, Yves Saint Laurent

I got this dress in London and wore it to quite a few barbecues last summer. I got the Alaïa boots from Satine (my favorite store, obviously). They got me through NY and Paris fashion weeks without too many Band-Aids. Dress, Topshop; Boots, Alaïa

My NYC "model off-duty" outfits were always gauzy tanks, jeans tucked into Chloé boots and messy hair. I lived around the corner from Kirna Zabête in NYC and used to buy my whole wardrobe there. These ballerina flats are really girly for me but I love a red shoe. L to R: Tops, Chloé, Chloé, Marc Jacobs; Shoes, Chloé

As you can see, my obsession with Isabel Marant is more than an obsession—it’s a sickness. I just love everything she does. All, Isabel Marant

This is my favorite vest by Simone, which is designed by my friend Katie. The vintage vest is from Geminola (a great west village vintage spot) and the bag is my first-ever Balenciaga from Kirna Zabête. I’m surprised this bag is still standing after all its been through. This is my favorite summer necklace by Sunday Best (a really cool jewelry designer from Brooklyn). Fringe Vest, Simone; Vest with Trim, Vintage; Bag, Balenciaga; Necklace, Sunday Best

I'm so glad NET-A-PORTER is selling Deborah Marquit now; it used to be so hard to find. I love a neon bra strap peeking out from under a t-shirt. All, Deborah Marquit

I was born in London, so I love a British flag. I pull out this purse again and again and it spices up any neutral outfit. The pillow was a gift for my Jack Russell, Wilbur, but he prefers the couch. I got the shoes at a Bergdorf sale eight years ago, but they are very reminiscent of this season's Proenza shoes, so they might just get a re-do this spring. The cuff is vintage and belongs to my friend, Rachel Zoe. I borrowed it and don’t want to give it back yet, so don’t tell her! Sweater, Isabel Marant; Shoes, Manolo Blahnik; Bag, CHANEL; Cuff, Vintage

Of course you’re going to love anything your best friend makes, but Katie’s stuff is really cool, fun and wearable. She makes the best leather jackets. These boots will go through rain, snow or even horse manure and will still look cute with skirts. Last but not least, my all time favorite bag. This proves the price per wear theory as I take it to every wedding or cocktail party and it will never go out of style. Jacket and Bag, Simone; Top, Equipment; Boots, Tao by Commes des Garçons; Clutch, Hermès

I love Pierre Hardy. He’s a genius and makes the best shoes. The painting is by Tony King. I can’t look at it too long or it makes me cross-eyed, but it’s a great conversion piece for the living room. All, Pierre Hardy

This dress has been on every tropical vacation with me since it arrived in my closet. The necklace is another Kansas treasure. The skirt is so cute and floppy; it makes me walk with a spring in my step! Dress and Skirt, Isabel Marant; Necklace, Vintage

This Kimberly Ovitz dress I wore to my Cuban-themed birthday. I needed something tight to salsa in and this did the trick. The rose gold necklace and earrings are Dominic Jones from Net-A-Porter. He is one of my favorite jewelry designers right now. The pendant necklace looks like a heart but is actually a bat skull and the heart shaped earrings are bear traps. Love the twisted symbolism there. The turquoise and rose gold earrings are another Kansas antique barn special. One of my best friends, Michelle is from there and when I go for a visit, I always find some real treasures. The clutch is vintage from the Santa Monica vintage expo; great place for vintage treats. Dress, Kimberly Ovitz; Boots, Isabel Marant; Rose Gold Necklace and Earrings, Dominic Jones; Clutch and Turquoise Earrings, Vintage

I love a red shoe. The bag was a gift from my business partner Jeannie Lee from Satine back when the store was across the street. Shoes, Balenciaga; Bag, Alexander McQueen

I wore this skirt to my friend Maggie’s holiday party. Metallics are just so Christmas-y! I love the way it looks against the Rauschenberg. Skirt, Isabel Marant

My friend Justin introduced me to Raquel years ago when she was just starting out. My girlfriends and I quickly became obsessed with her T-shirts and we would have her over for our version of a “tupperware party." What’s better than shopping from your own living room? Shirts, Raquel Allegra

These bangles are the best for stacking and the velvet flats are so comfy and chic. Nicole is the best mom, a great designer and an amazing (not to mention funny as hell) friend. I’m still unclear how she does it all, but I’m taking notes. All, House of Harlow 1960