Sandra‘s Closet

For the third night of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich, I wore this look:

Diamanté-embellished silk top by Moschino Cheap and Chic, stretch-leather skinny pants by Gucci, orange leather biker jacket by Balenciaga, bi-colour glittering ankle boots by Chanel, Elsie bag by Chloé, cuff by Stella McCartney, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and earrings by Dolce & Gabbana.

Below are more photos taken in our underground garage before. Hope that you will like them!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

I still owe you my report of the third and fourth night of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich. Friday was dedicated to the Swiss Designers which might be interesting especially for my foreign readers to see what the small country I am living in has to offer!

Personally speaking, we have some young designers that are making some fabulous fashion. The only thing during the presentation that I didn’t like was the slowness of the models. Due to that, the energy was missing. But luckily you cannot see that in the photos, enjoy:

Young students at the Fashion Institute at Donghua University in Shanghai have joined forces with one of the main sponsors, Oerlikon, to design an innovative collection using unusual fabrics produced with the help of the traditional Swiss company’s machines. They named their label Wensibo. Avant-garde fashion mixed with a little Alexander McQueen and spiced up with futuristic elements.

Javier Reyes, who grew up in Mexico, was inspired by the desert as well as daily urban life for his very feminine S/S 2013 collection. Very wearable and contemporary.

Sabine Portenier and Evelyne Roth founded their eponymous label, Portenier Roth, in 2007. Once a year, they are presenting a collection that includes elements of all seasons.

Kazu Huggler is one of my favourite Swiss designers. During the MBFDZ, she presented her 10th anniversary couture collection that was inspired by the beauty of nature and its metamorphosis. Her designs are influenced by her Asian origin which adds a certain unseen uniqueness.

The last show was presented by Little Black Dress and absolutely the most beautiful collection of the event of the third night. Joanna Skoczylas and Eliane Diethelm‘s LBD White label is dedicated to bridal wear and just beautiful. Congrats!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Give joy, be happy! That is Bobbi Brown‘s motto for the holiday season. And looking at all those gorgeous gift sets, we have to admit that wish list really do come true sometimes…

Caviar & Oyster Collection Mini Brush Set (Limited Edition) – CHF 105.-
For flawless makeup application wherever you go, this travel brush set is all you will need.

24 Karat Shimmer Brick (Limited Edition) – CHF 75.00
Five bars of pearlescent shimmer highlight the skin for a lit-from-within glow.

Atomic Pink Lip & Eye Palette (Limited Edition) – CHF 65.00
Looking for a new look? This palm-sized palette takes the guesswork out with a perfectly-edited selection of eye and lip shades that are fresh and fun.

Tube Tint Trio (Limited Edition) – CHF 65.00
Grape Glitter Lip Gloss, Pink Violet Lip Gloss, Pink Mist Shimmer Lip Gloss.

Powder Pearl Eye Trio (Limited Edition) – CHF 80.00
Pearly eye powders in shades of Black Pearl, Moonlight, Pink Pearl.

Extreme Party Eye Palette (Limited Edition) – CHF 120.00
Like a jewel box, this palette contains nine luxe shadows designed to instantly make eyes look party-ready. Four professional-quality brushes make the application easy like a pro.

Black Pearl Eye Shadow Palette (Limited Edition) – CHF 88.00
Six velvety-rich shades were handpicked to help you create dramatically smokey eyes.

All those sets will sell out fast and are highly limited, so better hurry up!
In Zurich available at Jelmoli.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

As you know besides my family, the love of my life is fashion and the second one is travelling. Personally speaking, exploring new countries and experiencing new cultures are sources of inspiration for me. When I was a little girl, I had a map in my room with pins marking the cities and places I had already seen in my life. The only thing that I dislike about travelling is packing. But with the right luggage, it is much more fun.

Here is the perfect gift for all wanderlusty:

Rely on this lightweight hardside case to accompany you on your longer journeys:  
The Spectra Collection from Victorinox combines lightweight durability with 360 degree weightless movement. Constructed with 100% pure Bayer polycarbonate, these cases offer superior strength for the highest level of performance. As the lightest, pure-polycarbonate hardside collection with eight wheels and a dual-trolley handle system, Spectra offers guaranteed protection and handling ease to meet the demands of the modern traveler. The Swiss Tracker™ Bag Tracking Program will reunite you with your bag anywhere in the world should it ever be lost – for free and the Access™ Lock Combination Recovery Program allows you to register your lock combination on victorinox.com and recover it if it is ever forgotten.

My choice went to the limited edition suitcase Spectra by Victorinox in purple because I love spotting my suitcase from far away among all those black and grey ones. Such a stylish and elegant piece that I am sure every fashionable globetrotter would appreciate for Christmas. And if you add a travel voucher, you will surely make somebody very happy.

Available in four different sizes:
Spectra Global Carry-On (Cabin Size)  CHF 369.00
Spectra Extra-Capacity Carry-On CHF 399.00
Spectra 26 CHF 439.00
Spectra 29 CHF 469.00

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Victorinox and © Sandra Bauknecht

Here are all the details of my look that I wore to the Montblanc Bespoke Limited Edition Ink SANDRA BERRY launch event last Thursday:

Strapless lace and tulle dress by Dolce & Gabbana, De Manta brocade clutch by Alexander McQueen, lace pumps by Christian Dior, Twenties stay-up by Wolford, TimeWalker Chronograph Automatic watch (Limited Edition) and 4810 Collection hoop earrings, both in red gold with diamonds by Montblanc.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

As promised, here is your chance to get a bottle of the Montblanc Bespoke Ink Edition SANDRA BERRY, the first personalized ink Montblanc has ever created, limited to 100 pieces in the lovely shade of a pinkish berry hue and only available here on Sandra’s Closet.

Send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Sandra Berry” to and like Sandra’s Closet on Facebook.
All entries must be received until January 15, 2013. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Etienne Schwank and © Sandra Bauknecht

Last night, my secret project with Montblanc has finally been revealed during a wonderful evening celebration at the Montblanc Boutique in Zurich, Switzerland.

I am so excited and honoured to tell you that I have got my own bespoke ink with the lovely name: SANDRA BERRY and amazingly enough, it is the first personalized ink Montblanc has ever created looking back to a corporate history of 100 years.

Christian Rauch, Managing Director Writing Culture and Leather Goods Montblanc International, who had flown in especially for the event, revealed with me the Montblanc Bespoke Ink Edition SANDRA BERRY.

The Montblanc team and me had spent many inspiring hours working on this unbelievable project. I will post the behind the scenes pics that shows the whole creative process during the next weeks. Of course, I knew that it had to be a pinkish berry hue. After I visited the Montblanc’s headquarters in October where I experienced the World of Montblanc, my bespoke ink was finally created in accordance to my specifications and wishes.

For the launch event, the Montblanc boutique was beautifully decorated with many vibrant details reminiscent of the ink’s colour. Guests arrived on the pink carpet matching the berry shade perfectly and enjoyed rosé champagne by Perrier-Jouët.

A big surprise for me was the birthday cake in the shape of an inkwell, the Montblanc team surprised me with, to celebrate the third anniversary of Sandra’s Closet.

A caricaturist drew the guests of last night’s event with, of course, Sandra Berry.
The party went on until late at Zurich’s Icon Club. Enjoy the photos of last night.

Great news for my readers: The Montblanc Bespoke Ink Edition SANDRA BERRY is limited to 100 bottles and will be exclusively given away on my blog. Stay tuned for the upcoming post with all the details.

I still feel like being on cloud nine… my very own ink! Thank you, Montblanc, for making dreams come true!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Etienne Schwank and © Sandra Bauknecht

Here is the fifth and final look that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine:

Belted wool-crepe tunic, wool-crepe straight-leg pants, both by Miu Miu, bi-colour glittering ankle boots by Chanel, Muse Two bag by Yves Saint Laurent and hat by Louis Vuitton.

This look makes me always feel like escaping from everyday life. I love the ’60s vibe and the vibrant turquoise hue. It is comfortable and stylish in one!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht

I am already having enough of winter, especially now that all those fabulous new season pieces are arriving in store. Time to celebrate Fash Friday and to shop some of the next must-haves. Isn’t that print illegally cute?!

Floral jacquard jacket and matching pencil skirt , both by Stella McCartney,  polka-dot cotton blouse by MiH Jeans, Love Me heart-appliquéd leather and suede pumps by Charlotte Olympia, leather clutch by Marni and Libra 18-karat white gold multistone earrings by Lydia Courteille.

Have a fabulous weekend and stay tuned for the photos of last night coming up soon…

LoL, Sandra

This Christmas, Cartier takes us on a Winter Tale. Two panther cubs play hide and seek in a snow-laden forest of fir trees. These mischievous cubs lead us on an enchanting adventure. Follow their journey (see video at the end of this post), filled with discoveries and precious gifts… wouldn’t it be lovely to have one of those beautiful jewelry pieces under the Christmas tree?!

Work on your seductive, feline side and nobody could reject your wish list… I mean, who on earth could resist those eyes?

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Cartier 2012