Sandra‘s Closet

This was my look last week for a lunch meeting in Zurich. I love the colour combination of pink, brown and light grey – always preppy.

You might remember the dress because I wore it to the Gucci S/S 2012 show last September in Milan. For the previous, more colourful look, please click here. Good news is that this pink dress is on sale 50% off now and with its vibrant colour a great investment piece for the next season.

My look: Two-tone silk crepe de chine dress, alpaca and wool gilet, grey python bag, brown leather boots, all by Gucci, pink bleached denim scarf by Louis Vuitton, ring Diorette by Dior Haute Joaillerie and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.

On my lips: Rouge Allure Velvet 37 L’Exubérante by Chanel, a wonderful matte pink tone.

LoL, Sandra

I love this bleached denim scarf from Louis Vuitton’s S/S 2010 collection.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

The new Miu Miu S/S 2012 advertising campaign, shot by David Sims, stars actress Mia Wasikowska.

A young woman plays different feminine characters and diverse personalities; taking inspiration from classic portraiture, David Sims leaves atmosphere and attitudes in a haze of undefined suspension.

Diverse eras and diverse inspirations are reassembled in the Miu Miu S/S 2012 collection. Following a party leitmotif, the Eighteenth century and the Fifties, lace, bows, patchwork and cameos mix and match in a visual collage charged with great evocative power.

I like very much and you?

LoL, Sandra

With alluring, natural elegance and the lightness of a camellia flower, the CHANEL Summer 2012 tote bag is a true embodiment of CHANEL’s founding principles.

The interlocking double C motif and the legendary address of 31 rue Cambon in woven jacquard on a cotton canvas, finely trimmed with leather, gives this bag a truly refined style.

Blue cotton canvas small tote bag with leather details

With its simple and sophisticated design, the CHANEL Summer 2012 collection tote bag is the perfect day-to-day accessory. Leather handles and a chain intertwined with ribbon, allow the bag to be carried in the hand or on the shoulder. This new and essential summer accessory is available in five sizes and in soft, faded shades of four different colours: red, grey, blue and ecru.

Available in CHANEL boutiques from February 2012

LoL, Sandra

Red cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details

Ecru cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details

Grey cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

A city arises from the middle of nowhere in a feverish vision, like a mirage. Under the azure blue of a cloudless sky, Las Vegas keeps the desert dust at bay in the hypnotic ballet of neon lights. Along the Strip, the luxury hotels and casinos set the scene for a modern fairytale in which all dreams are possible. Amongst them stands the Bellagio Hotel. Its sumptuous gallery will welcome an entirely remodeled CHANEL boutique in end of this month.

Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, creates a gold-plated collection and strews stardust over polyester dreams.

The iconic gold of CHANEL elegance slips into every texture. A silky powder on the skin, sunny lacquer on the nails or a sheer whisper on the lips, it highlights a radiant face that’s on a lucky streak.

LUCKY STRIPES

The Exclusive Creation of the collection concentrates the entire spirit of Las Vegas in its traditional square case. Lined up in rows, four shades of sand and bronze sweep through every variation of a fabulous desert in which gold embraces the sun and shines. On the surface of the colours, an embossed star design seems to extend a warmwelcome to the city of dreams. For an illuminating makeover, a beveled brush is ideal for choosing and blending shades, sweeping lightly over the cheekbones, face or eyelids.

CHF 85.-

ROUGE COCO SHINE BRILLANT

The extremely melt-away texture and playful spirit of the most mischievous CHANEL lipstick get into the game with a total golden look. BRILLANT: faithful to the style of Coco Chanel, its sheer golden shade gives a fun twist to the traditional codes ofelegance.

CHF 46.-

LE CRAYON LÈVRES VEGAS GOLD

It accentuates the centre of the upper lip with a golden line. A makeup tip that adds a touch of light and emphasizes the fullness of a sparkling smile.

CHF 34.-

LE VERNIS GOLD FINGERS

A semi-sheer golden lacquer glides over nails like a talisman for a Midas touch.

In Switzerland available starting February 20, 2012 in CHANEL stores only.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

The 69th Annual Golden Globes awards took place in Beverley Hills last night and for us it is a pleasure to see who wore which designer. Unfortunately, Madonna (in Reem Acra), Kelly Osbourne (in Zac Posen) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (in Monique Lhuillier) are NOT on my best dressed list. Please see who is below!

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Elle MacPherson in a stunning gown by Zac Posen

Nicole Kidman in Versace

Zooey Deschanel in Custom Prada

Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli

Charlize Theron in Dior Couture

Natalie Portman in Lanvin

Evan Rachel Wood in a stunning Gucci Première gown.

The award for cuteness goes definitely to the dog from the “The Artist”. The movie that won BEST PICTURE. He was the top dog and certainly stole the show…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Getty Images, © WireImages, @ AP

Here they are the best sunnies available at the moment, the Audrey sunglasses…

…and my newest Spring crush, the floral shopping tote, both by Céline and in stores now.

Céline used this amazing floral print also for their Resort 2012 ready-to-wear collection. The leather biker jacket is so divine that I am dying to get my hands on it!

LoL, Sandra

Yesterday in Milan, Paul Surridge, Creative Director of Z Zegna, did the final fitting with Anna Dello Russo for ‘The Eyes of Anna Dello Russo’ project. Here is your exclusive preview! Enjoy!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Z Zegna

This month, Prada launches its new Foulards S/S 2012 Capsule Collection. The printed silk scarfs come in sizes 60 x 60 cm or 90 x 90 cm and prices start from €290.

Spring, here we come!

LoL, Sandra

Here is my final and last look from the LuisaViaRoma Styling Lab: CITY TRIBE. Aren’t those colours so beautiful together?!

To shop the look, please click on the highlighted text:

Embroidered leather coat and raffia woven Christie shoulder bag, both by Burberry Prorsum, electric blue crepe de chine dress by Vionnet, python pumps by Alexandre Birman and feather necklace by Stefano de Lellis.

LoL, Sandra

Finding a pretty bathroom or a lean kitchen design at Boffi seems to be a no-brainer. Interior designers shop here for elements that can give your house a minimalistic, gallery-ish atmosphere.

Boffi’s new showroom in Zurich-Wollishofen

Heading down to Boffi for the ultimate in a chic, contemporary closet might not have come to your mind first. But it should. Boffi, the high-end Italian manufacturer of kitchens and baths, presents its latest collection: wardrobe and closet components.

The designs include the St. Germain walk-in closet system (Design: Piero Lissoni + CRS Boffi), below, which features rectangular rods, mounted drawers and adjustable shelves. The structure is in melamine white, with black matt elements like drawer handles, trouser-holders, pull-out shelves for shirts, shelves with clothes rods and shelf sides. Fitted with adjustable feet on the ground. I like!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Boffi