Sandra‘s Closet

Here is a brief summary of all my recent fashion columns in the Swiss SI Style magazine that I have been meaning to show you since quite some time. For the outfit posts, just click on the highlighted text below each picture.

November 2012: In this issue I wrote about my trip to Venice for the launch of Gucci Première where I was able to interview Blake Lively, the amazing visit of the Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris with Piaget and the St. Moritz Art Masters (more of this event will be coming up soon).

My look: Gucci Première Launch Event in Venice

Complementing the November issue, a special edition in collaboration with Jelmoli was launched in which I set the table for a perfect dinner (Stay tuned for a behind the scenes post to be published during the next weeks).

My Look: The Kite Runner Dress

December 2012: This time, I wrote an homage to my hometown Frankfurt and its very charming dialect.

My Look: Greetings from Frankfurt

January – February 2013: Talking about New Year’s resolutions, I went for a sporty theme and described some funny experiences when I was diving in the Indian Ocean.

My look: Place du Trocadéro

Another special edition came out this month: Style Mountain. This time, I was telling some anecdotes from St. Moritz.

My look: Putting on St. Moritz

If you are interested in reading all of them, click here to enter SI Style’s archive. Stay tuned as I will be showing you the newest column and a surprise tomorrow morning.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

The beginning of 2013 marks the launches of many new mascaras. As you know, I went to Paris for the new DIORSHOW ICONIC CURL which I absolutely love. Mascaras are such an individual product. Therefore it is hard to recommend one as everybody applies it differently and a formula or brush that works best for me might not be applicable for you. So here is my IT-LIST (from left to right) with comments. I am sure, you will find one that suits your lashes best.

BEST CURL
DIORSHOW ICONIC OVERCURL by Dior

Dramatic volume and curl in a stroke. The new brush adapts perfectly to your lash line. One of my favorites. (For more information on the product and the photo shoot for it, please click here).
In stores now. CHF 48.00

BEST TEXTURE
SURREALIST EVERFRESH by Helena Rubinstein

A true mascara revolution with 4 exclusive patents pending. Its innovation? Due to its ideally-gliding texture and brush, it is the first mascara ever on the market that doesn’t try out, feeling like a brand new mascara every day. 
Available in Switzerland from March 2013. CHF 53.00

BEST WATERPROOF FORMULA
SUMPTUOUS EXTREME WATERPROOF by Estée Lauder

This lash multiplying volume mascara offers deep, rich color. Its smooth, non-clumping formula leaves lashes feel soft and light, which is unusual for a waterproof product. With a good eye makeup remover, the removal is not a problem and no scrubbing is neccessary. I am not a fan of waterproof mascaras, but I could warm towards this one.
Available in Switzerland from April 2013. CHF 45.00

BEST FORTIFYING APPLICATION
SO INTENSE by Sisley

Another one of my absolute favorites. The very thin brush might take you some time to get used to it. But once you can handle it, you will thank me forever. This mascara instantly thickens, coats and separates lashes in just one stroke. Its fortifying formula, enriched with a vitamin-packed peptide, helps you to achieve fuller, longer, more beautiful lashes from day to day. Amazing product! (To see me wearing it, please click here).
In stores now. CHF 57.00

BEST VOLUME
LE VOLUME DE CHANEL by Chanel

The application of Chanel’s newest volumizing mascara is amazingly simple due to its unique, patented “Snowflakes” brush that coats lashes from root to tip in an instant. Your lashes are longer, plumper, thicker and more intense. The result is undeniable: eyes are defined and look bigger with a wide-open effect.
In stores now. CHF 47.00

BEST SCENT
CILS D’ENFER by Guerlain

As its names applies, this mascara is bombastic, creating maximum volume, curl and hold. The formula is nice, lightweight and doesn’t smudge or flake. Its application is a true pleasure due to its beautiful rosy scent.
In stores now. CHF 44.00

I hope that I could help you find your new favourite mascara to achieve an unforgettable look.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, © Sandra Bauknecht

Sunday night, Sandra’s Closet has reached over 100.000 Facebook likes. This is amazing and I can only say THANK YOU! It truly means a lot to me.

During the last months, many of you have sent me e-mails with comments or questions that I haven’t answered yet. Please accept my apology, I don’t have the time to reply to you immediately, but I will try my best.

As I am so happy, I treated myself today with those goodies:
Betty chain red leather shoulder bag and red leather ankle boots, both by Saint Laurent, my favourite collection at the moment.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht