Sandra‘s Closet

The new s.Oliver ON STAGE collection has hit the stores. From now on, s.Oliver will launch a special music inspired collection with one star each year and design his or her stage outfit.
This time, the looks are inspired by two prodigies: Australian guitarist Orianthi and German-Canadian violinist David Garrett. The two musicians are also the testimonials for the campaign.
If you are dreaming of a rockstar allure, you can try your new style without spending too much money. The leather jacket for example costs €249.- and the sparkling waistcoat is around € 60.-.

David Garrett’s concert “Rock Symphonies” on November 24th in Basel is already sold out. You can win 2 tickets in collaboration with tilliate and s.Oliver for a meet & greet that night.
Good luck!

LoL, Sandra

Over the past six months, the Gucci’s Facebook fanbase has more than doubled (almost 3 million by today) making the Italian fashion house the most “liked” luxury brand on Facebook.

Gucci has realized the importance of social media and has come up with some new and interesting ideas to spread the word and to advertise without a huge budget.

“Eye Want You” is the newest coup, a viral video Facebook application that allows users to share their moods with friends through customized video messages from Gucci models wearing the new eyewear from the Gucci eyeweb collection. Based on their own mood, visitors select a message to personalize with sunglasses of their choice and with their own “Eye Want You” message to the recipient. Once created, the video can be shared on Facebook friend’s walls or sent through as a private message.
What a smart move to advertise the eyewear!

LoL, Sandra

Next year in spring or summer 2011, 30 years after the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, their son will finally tie the knot.

William proposed to Kate on a safari last month, but today the newly-engaged couple, both 28 years old,  faced the cameras for the first official engagement photo. Prince William honoured his late mother by giving his fiancée Kate Middleton the engagement ring which was Princess Diana’s from Prince Charles! The ring is an oval 18-carat sapphire surrounded by diamonds.

Kate, a classic beauty wore a bright blue wrap dress by Issa London. The fashion label founded by Brazilian designer Daniella Issa Helayel is known to be one of Kate’s favourites. Rumours are out that she might do the wedding gown as well.

The royal colour matched her massive ring and the dark blue suede pumps finished off her look perfectly. Two decades ago, Princess Diana wore the same shade as well for her engagement.
Kate and William looked so in love today that I am sure all of these similarities are meant to be and a good omen.

To a fashionable happy royal wedding!

LoL, Sandra

Finally we have an exciting preview of what Tom Ford has designed for his upcoming eponymous S/S 2011 womenswear collection. The master’s comeback to ladies dressing after six years is fashion meganews and he kept it pretty secretly which has made the hype even bigger.
The December issue of US-Vogue, with Angelina Jolie on the cover, shows some amazing photos of the new must-haves.

Me with Tina Turner and Tom Ford

Glamour is, after all, what Mr. Ford is for in fashion. But his vision has changed a little, he is not designing for the trendy Gucci girl he left behind, he is more into reaching the Chanel and Armani league.

„It is about individuality. The Seventies is what I love. Soft, touchable beauty is what I love,“ says Ford. And we love you Mr. Ford! Cannot wait to become a Mrs. Ford… Thank God we have a Tom Ford boutique in Zurich!

LoL, Sandra

The Burberry Beauty Lip Charm is a limited edition, inspired by the Burberry fashion accessory collection. Three silver cubes embossed with the British fashion house’s iconic check, one of which contains a perfect nude-beige lip gloss for to pups on the go.
This lovely piece makes a super gift, available now for $85.-/ CHF 120.-.; in Zurich at the new Jelmoli Burberry Beauty counter.

LoL, Sandra

Lancôme’s S/S 2011 make-up collection “Ultra Lavande” is extremely pretty. Aaron de Mey, the house’s artistic director, got inspired by the 70s with lots of disco shimmer and soft colours in lavender, purple and silver. The butterfly decoration along with the beautiful sparkles make this collection so desirable.
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, daughter of French Vogue’s Carine Roitfeld, is the face of the camapign. In stores in the beginning of next year. Please find below my favourite products.

LoL, Sandra

Le Vernis Disco Silver

Le Vernis Ultra Lavande

Ombre magnetique in Ultra Lavande

Ombre magnetique in Disco Silver

Ombre magnetique in Disco Gold

Star product: La Rose Butterfly Blush

In the end of October, designers and artists teamed up for installations at MOMA PS1 (not meaning Proenza Schoulers’s It-bag). The MOMA PS1, one of the oldest and largest non-profit contemporary art institutions in the US, devotes its energy and resources to displaying the most experimental art in the world. MOVE! was a two-day event merging the worlds of fashion and art.
Those famous collaborations included among others Kalup Linzy and Diane von Furstenberg; Rob Pruitt and Marc Jacobs; Brody Condon and the Rodarte sisters; Dan Colen and Proenza Schouler; David Blaine and Adam Kimmel; Jonah Bokaer and Narciso Rodriguez and last but not least Olaf Breuning and Cynthia Rowley.

The dream team came up with one of the most popular projects. They dressed volunteers in denim garments to be used as canvas. The model took her place in a makeshift wodden container and Breuning doused her with bright splashes of paint upon her head. The photos that were made subsequently became then a part of the exhibition.

If you are interested to buy one or more of the 100 one-of-a-kind dress arts, please click here.

American fashion designer Cynthia Rowley is an admirer of contemporary art and an avid art collector. So it is no wonder that she teamed up with Swiss born wunderkind Olaf Breuning, one of the most singular multi-talented artists of today. His works include paintings, video-art, sculpture and photography. Previously, he had already collaborated with other fashion houses like Bernhard Wilhelm or Pleasure Principle.

Andrea and Gigi Kracht framing Olaf Breuning

Last weekend, Olaf Breuning, who is currently living in New York, came to Zurich for his solo-exhibition, on display in the beautiful garden of the Baur au Lac and implemented by the wife of the sixth-generation hotel owner, Gigi Kracht, in collaboration with Galerie Nicola von Senger.

Olaf Breuning with me

Gigi has been spot-on from the first moment she started Art in the Park by successfully shifting the hotel’s grounds into an art gallery and bringing lots of famous artists to the Swiss city. Her passion has paid off.
At the vernissage one week ago, four of Breuning’s specially for Art in the Park VI crafted sculptures were sold already.

I truly recommend a visit to the Baur au Lac. The exhibition will be open until the first week of February 2011. For those of you who cannot make it, please enjoy the photos.

LoL, Sandra

Today, I would like to introduce you to Yves Saint Laurent’s Rouge Pur Couture new lipstick line that includes 16 + 2 beautiful shades with a rich and luminous satin texture, divided into three families – reds, fuchsias and oranges.

What makes them so special, is the +2 addition: N°12 Blanc Manifesto (a white shimmering shade) and N°18 Noir Laque (a deep dark cola brown) that are used for blending and customising with other lipsticks to create your own, unique tone. This is such an awesome idea because it gives you the possibilty to change the lipsticks you already have at home into the perfect or just a new shade.

LoL, Sandra

YSL Rouge Pur Couture in 12 Blanc Manifesto and 18 Noir Laque

Now available in Austria, Germany and Switzerland: The sixth Weltwoche Style Edition featuring my must-haves for the festive season, from the best fur pieces to beautiful knitwear and opulent brocade.
Enjoy!

LoL, Sandra

While browsing the internet looking for some personalized lunchboxes and more, I came across Alphabet Goods. Laura, graphic designer, artist and mom-of-three, founded the site out of the same need.
The cute designs offer many possibilties, featuring the child’s name, initials, characterizations, hobbies and favourite foods – all served up with bold colors and tasty graphics. The products are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and break-resistant. I fell in love immediately. The newest product to be launched soon is the Face It waterbottles that you can see above.
Alphabet Goods offer worldwide shipping!

By the way, a portion of the sales is donated to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.
Thumbs up for the fashionable idea!

LoL, Sandra