Dress by Temperley London
Today net-à-porter.com`s new wedding boutique went finally online. You can choose between many different amazing styles for the bride, the bridesmaid and the mother of the bride. Also available are fabulous lingerie and great items for your honeymoon.
Have a look at my suggestions for the perfect wedding-day chic and enjoy!
LoL, Sandra
Lace top by Stella McCartney and suit by Yves Saint Laurent
Jacket and skirt by Alberta Ferretti
Dress by Lanvin Blanche
With lots of love from me for Valentine`s Day I styled some beautiful looks for you. Light pastels are everywhere this summer. Romanticism seeks for special attention. Especially nude and pale pink are among the favourite shades. Hairbands, ruffles, frills, lace and pearls would be a good way to finish your soft and glowing appearance. But it is not all about sweetness, it is more about a sugar-coated glamour that speaks the language of feminine sexuality.
Unveil the new pretty and the love will be all yours! Happy Valentine`s Day!
LoL, Sandra
Meet Heidi Kopp, store manager of à côté beauty treats by FAORO an amazing concept store in St. Moritz. The bubbly, charismatic former make-up artist with a great sense for trends offers a large variety of amazing beauty treatments, manicures, pedicures, conture make-ups and even tattoos.
The minute you enter the beautiful shop, you forget the mountains and feel like being in New York City. Luxury brands like Erno Laszlo, Dr. Sebagh, Révive are available along with outstanding perfumes from Annick Goutal or Bond N°9, just to name a few. A côté is a shop in shop at Faoro, the well-known St. Moritz clothing store.
My favourite is the cosmopolitan OPI nail bar where you can get your nails done at short notice. For me a côté is always a welcome change during my stays in the Engadin.
Indulge yourself and take a break from everyday life once you are up here!
LoL, Sandra
Open from June to April
High season: Mo-Sa from 9am to 7pm
Low season: Mo-Fr from 9am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6.30pm, Sa from 9am to 5pm
Plazza dal Mulin 8, 7500 St. Moritz, Phone +41 81 832 1493
Heidi Kopp with store owner Renato Faoro
What a tragic start to New York Fashion Week! Today in the morning, Alexander (his first name was actually Lee) McQueen was found dead in his London home at the age of 40.
The outstanding British fashion designer, known for his innovative and creative designs, will be greatly missed by the fashion world. Obviously he was very distressed over his mother`s death last week and might have killed himself. But this is not yet confirmed.
I am shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of such an inspirational, extraordinary talent.
Rest in Peace, McQueen!
LoL, Sandra
Floral prints and flower embellishments are big this upcoming summer as are strapless dresses. Here I have a great piece for you for only £45.- combining those two trends. You can order it at www.topshop.com. Wear it with a statement bag like the Miu Miu one and some sizzling strappy sandals (Proenza Schouler) that will help you avoiding a too girly look. Anchor your feminine appearance with some bangles and blushed cheeks.
Start blooming and feel your best every day!
LoL, Sandra
These days, designers come up with amazing ideas to boost their economy. Therefore a good reason to pamper yourself is Miu Miu`s beautiful capsule collection for Valentine`s Day.
Sometimes I find heart themed pieces can go overboard and look a little cheap but not these beautiful bejeweled bags, pretty necklaces and elegantly simple tees. My favourite is the white top with those cute red heart-shaped sleeves that makes a decent appearance with the right amount of sweetness.
Happy Fashion Valentine!
LoL, Sandra
Have a look at Miu Miu`s new S/S 2010 advertising campaign shot in London by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. I love this fine line between the childlike and the womanly that is also evoked by the collection itself.
On the one hand sheer, body-conscious, even naked looks and on the other hand romantic, young aspects created by crystal embroideries and graphic prints with little dogs, cats, swallows and flowers. The accessories are extremely beautiful, to me the platform shoes in particular.
The American model Lindsey Wixon was the perfect choice for the advertising campaign. She has that perfect combination of power and vulnerability. The sixteen-year-old was rejected by several casting directors before signing the contract with Marilyn. The agency had a good eye. After the opening slot at the Prada show in Milan and the presentation of the last look on the Miu Miu runway in Paris, she has become the new shooting star. Her signature feature is her sweet very tiny mouth with incredibly full lips. We will see her in a lot of editorials in the near future.
For my Swiss readers, I recommend a visit to the new Miu Miu shops in Zurich and St. Moritz. Have fun exploring this beautiful collection!
LoL, Sandra
As you already know, I am a big fan of Matthew Williamson. Last night I went out and wore one of my favourite pieces: The liquid sequin waistcoat. This time I combined it with a black and white graphic dress from his winter collection, very high Yves Saint Laurent pumps and my sparkling Mini Noé Rococo bag by Louis Vuitton (see above and to the right).
For my Swiss based readers I have some very good news: Bongénie Grieder is carrying Matthew Williamson now in Zurich and Geneva. I spotted the waistcoat in black there (see below). Wear it with a white shirt and a pair of sexy leather leggings that you might already have. Accessorize this stunning look with a fringed bag by Jimmy Choo and those stunning gladiator sandals by Chloé. Both also available at Bongénie Grieder.
LoL, Sandra
Something else that I loved in Paris last week were the windows of the Lanvin Faubourg St. Honoré store. The master behind the scene was Cyril Hatt, a French artist who is represented by the Gallery Bertrand Grimont.
The main attraction were the beautiful wedding gowns from the Lanvin Blanche line. Alber Elbaz, the brilliant designer of the famous French fashion house, designed modern looks for a bride that is less Cinderella and more independent Fashionista.
At the Parisian department store Bon Marché, the collection – that consists of 13 dresses – is orchestrated by Cyril Hatt`s installations until February 13, 2010. It is truly worth seeing.
In case you don`t make it to Paris, no worries please. On February 16, 2010 www.net-à-porter.com open their even bigger wedding boutique where you can order the fabulous Lanvin Blanche creations online.
In the most beautiful dress you will surely have the most beautiful day in your life!
LoL, Sandra
Last weekend was my birthday and one of my lovely girlfriends gave me a wonderful present that I would like to share with you: A manicure set by Bally. It is made of grained nude coloured calfskin and the inside lining is lace-printed silk. Very à la mode and still so practical.
You can order it at the Bally website.
LoL, Sandra
