Today, I finished the LuisaViaRoma Firenze4Ever Total Styling Lab. I have some amazing outfits to show you. Now, I am in my hotel relaxing a bit before dressing up for the Pink Carpet party tonight.
Here is already a little pink teaser for you: My Céline medium Box bag in fluo pink matte python leather. Isn’t my new baby to die for?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Luisa Via Roma’s Firenze4Ever is just amazing. After having been invited for the third time, it feels like visiting old friends. Last night we had dinner at the church Chiesa di Santo Stefano al Ponte which is deconsecrated to make something like this possible. What an atmosphere! A gigantic festive table was waiting with thousands of candles lightening the inside of the church. Please enjoy my photos of last night and all those familiar faces!
Wonderful Laudomia Pucci with me. Remember my interview that I did with her at the last Firenze4Ever. If not, please click here.
From left to right: Andy from Style Scrapbook, shoe designer Diego Dolcini, Laudomia Pucci, Chiara from The Blonde Salad and me
From left to right: Famous Bryan Boy (love him), me, Rumy from Fashiontoast and Tina from Bagsnob…
…looking so stylish in her striped woven dress by Thakoon.
My look: Panther-print dress and clutch by Givenchy, studded suede platform sandals
by Yves Saint Laurent, watch by Roger Dubuis and bangle by Stella McCartney.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Sian Oflaherty, Sandra Bauknecht © Sandra Bauknecht
Here is an idea what you could also do with Dior’s smoky palettes. Those eyeshadow trios work great for the perfect smoky eyes look. Each palette contains a base plus a toning matte and iridescent shade. The rich colour pigments stay on very well.
Smoky Black, Smoky Blue, Smoky Nude, Smoky Pink, Smoky Brown, Smoky Garden and Smoky Violet (last two available soon), each CHF 68.
LoL, Sandra
Ladies, don’t miss out the new Chanel spring 2012 make-up look “Harmonie de Printemps”.
The colour range of lovely pink and peachy tones works perfectly for day and night. This collection includes everything you need to look all radiant, glowing and ready for spring. Peter Philips, Chanel’s Creative Director for make-up, got inspiried by springtime skies.
I was so lucky to try the products before they officially hit the markets. Starting today in most European countries, my Swiss readers have to be more patient. Unfortunately, it won’t be available until the end of the month. So enjoy my photos to get all excited.
Isn’t anticipation the greatest joy?
Your must-have, the star product for a radiant glow: BLUSH HORIZON DE CHANEL
Great eye colour: OMBRE ESSENTIELLE in 91 Tigerlily
From left to right: ROUGE COCO SHINE in 69 Flirt, ROUGE COCO in 41 Destinée and ROUGE COCO BAUME.
I love Chanel nail polishes. Here is the must-have spring trio!
From left to right: LE VERNIS in 533 April, 535 May and 539 June
Perfect light pink for the new season: 535 May.
This peach tone works with everything: 539 June.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel and © Sandra Bauknecht
Greetings from Florence! This is my wonderful view from my penthouse suite at my beloved J.K. Place hotel (Thank you for the upgrade by the way!). What looks so lovely today, looked quite different last night:
Yesterday, I had the worst day of travelling. I arrived at the Zurich airport around 11am for my flight to Florence which was supposed to leave around 12.50pm. Due to the terrible stormy weather conditions, my flight among many others got cancelled. When I finally flew around 7pm, I was asking myself the whole plane ride if I was insane to board this aircraft. We hit the remnants of the storm over the alps, bumpy would be a very soft word to describe what happened. I literally had the feeling that the plane would break in half and people were sitting in the emergency landing position!
After the landing, the female pilot thanked us for having stayed with her. Questions is where could we have gone?!
I would have loved to show you the first party pictures from Firenze4Ever – 4th edition but unfortunately the party was over upon my very late arrival in Florence. So I ordered a very yummy room service and stayed in.
Below you can see some hints of my upcoming outfits here in Florence! Do you know the print?
I tend to pack too much… this time probably too many bags!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
“For the 4th edition of Firenze4Ever, and the launch of the S/S 2012 collections, a PINK CARPET will welcome the most influential fashion and music bloggers from all corners of the world.”
Today, I am flying to Florence for the fourth edition of Luisa Via Roma’s Firenze4Ever. As you can imagine, I am so excited to be invited again…
Stay tuned for many posts on this exciting event.
LoL, Sandra
In the mood to shop the floral trend for S/S 2012?
Here are the best pieces available at the moment.
Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly! Happy Shopping!
DRESSES
1 Floral-print silk crepe de chine dress by Dolce & Gabbana
2 Floral-print silk crepe de chine dress by Sonia Rykiel
3 Floral-print silk-chiffon dress by Jason Wu
SKIRTS
1 Floral-print silk-georgette skirt by Proenza Schouler
2 Embroidered tulle skirt by Marc Jacobs (my personal must-have)
3 Floral-print ruched silk-chiffon skirt by Jason Wu
TOPS
1 Floral-print jacquard blazer by Etro
2 Rose-print silk blouse by Prabal Gurung
3 Shay floral-print silk scarf by Jimmy Choo
GOWNS
1 Lucietta floral-print silk crepe de chine gown by Erdem
2 Draped floral-print silk-chiffon gown by Roberto Cavalli
LoL, Sandra
“After women, flowers are the most heavenly creation.” — Christian Dior
Here is your perfect make-up look to complement your new floral outfit. The huge S/S 2012 fashion trend has also come across the world of beauty. Dior‘s “Garden Party” collection is amazing and will be available in Switzerland starting on the 18th of January, 2012.
First of all, let me tell you a little story:
“Christian Dior grew up in Granville, on the cliffs of Normandy, in a house buffeted by strong winds, and seemingly unsuited to the creation of a garden. However, the young man’s creative strength and relentless hard work defied nature, and today one can still admire the garden in bloom and in particular, the fantastic rose garden planted with his own hands.
Christian Dior also loved the excitement of parties, and often hosted the aptly named “Grand Balls of the Century” with enchanted beauties from the Normandy coast and Paris alike. The theme of the festive garden is still alive today throughout many Dior creations. The Dior spring colour collection is inspired by Dior’s fantastic garden.”
NAIL POLISHES
Let me get you started with the stars of the collection and my absolute favourites: The two SCENTED nail polishes in 694 Forget-me-not (light mauve) and 504 Waterlily (soft green) which you can see on my nails below.
DIOR VERNIS “Garden Party” (one-shot): CHF 38 each
The nail polishes come with a rose scent that is only discernible when you hold your nails close to your nose (which started to look weird as I couldn’t stop myself from smelling my yummy finger nails). The scent only starts to appear when the polish dries on your nails. It is amazing, love, love, love it!
EYESHADOW PALETTES
The 5-Couleurs “Garden Edition” Couture Eyeshadows Palette (one-shot): CHF 92 each
841 Garden Roses Soft pinks, Parma violet, silver and purple (see photo above left)
441 Garden Pastels Pale pink, buttercup yellow and luminous greens (see photo below left)
The 3-Couleurs Smoky Palette: CHF 68 each
461 Smoky Garden (one-shot) (see photo below right)
961 Smoky Violet (see photo top right)
STAR PRODUCT
The “Garden Party” star product is a piece of art, a clutch that was designed with the floral spirit in mind. Featuring a glossy leather-like shell, adorned with a woven pattern and sealed by a beautiful rose clasp, this limited-edition makeup must-have for eyes and lips should be on your shopping list! Inside is a trio of delicate rose-embossed eye shadows, one shade of Dior Ultra-Gloss and one Lip Maximizer. Available in two colour harmonies:
Star Product (one-shot) “Garden Clutch Make-up Palette”, CHF 115 each
001 Milly Garden (see my photos below)
002 Granville Garden (see photo above)
BLUSH
This is an amazing product! This blush enhances your unique cheek colour for an ultra-natural and customized healthy glow effect. Your face looks after the application as if revitalized with a breath of fresh air.
DIORSKIN Rosy Glow Blush 001 Pétale: CHF 69
LIP COLOURS
Rouge Dior, CHF 48 each
363 Rose Corolle/ Corolle Pink
448 Rose Tulipe/ Tulip Pink
Rouge Sérum, CHF 52 each
255 Rosée Sérum
355 Pétale Sérum
DIOR Addict Ultra Gloss, CHF 44 each
152 Rose Mondain/ Socialite Pink
396 Party Lilac
452 Rose Pretty/ Pretty Rose
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Dior and © Sandra Bauknecht
Following on from the iconic Versace for H&M collection, Donatella Versace has created a brand new cruise collection that will be available from 19th January 2012 as an H&M online exclusive.
The collection is designed as a holiday capsule wardrobe that’s also an instant style update for spring.
The women’s collection is light and feminine, with a berries and butterflies print on dresses, tops, negligées, dressing gowns and a silk cashmere cardigan. There are also white jeans, bikinis, and accessories such as charm bracelets, print bags, ballet flats and high heels.
For men, the focus is on fashion classics like a leather detail wool blazer, jeans and denim shirts, alongside pleat-front shorts in cotton or denim.
Abbey Lee Kershaw is the face for the campaign and is posing in the newly revealed pieces.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via Design Scene and Front Row View
Good news for S/S 2012, everything’s coming up roses (and orchids, and daffodils, and daisies). Head to toe floral prints are one of the season’s biggest trends and were seen all over the runways.
My all-time favourite Mary Katrantzou who is known for her bold prints and vivid colors, showed this trend in perfection, flowers and print – the perfect combination of her strengths. Her runway was divided by a field of carnations. Please click here for the previous post.
Take a peek at the most fun garden party of the season! Floral prints, extreme edition!
The colours range from fabulous bright colours reminiscent of a tropical vacation to soft neutrals and stunning pastels. Lilac and light green are among summer’s favourites.
As if the floral prints weren’t enough, the designers went and attached 3-D flowers and embellishments to the fabrics. A season’s must! Best collection: Louis Vuitton!
I’m betting it won’t be long before a style icon like Alexa Chung is spotted in this cool Chloé or Prada outfit!
If you didn’t think you could wear a head to toe look printed with multi-coloured florals and still look cool, Erdem just proved you totally wrong.
From the necklace, to the shoes, to the bags, to the earrings, this S/S 2012 trend is a complete floral explosion!
Stay tuned for more to complement this look…
LoL, Sandra