My Look: MCM Shoot – Part 1

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Here are the first official photos from the MCM Blogger Makeover 2013 and of course all the details on my look. I also included some more behind the scenes pictures and hope that you will like them. A huge thank you to Christian Dietrich for the beautiful shots.

My look: Ziggy printed silk-habotai dress iconby Mary Katrantzou, Janis leather pumps by Saint Laurent, earrings by Dolce & Gabbana, luggage and bag, by MCMring by Chanel.

Stay tuned… part 2 will be coming up soon!

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: © Christian Dietrich for MCM

The Smell of Summer

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Whether you like floral, fruity, or the scent of the ocean itself, one spritz of these new fragrances will conjure up the sweet or refreshing smell of summer that is desperately needed during those cold and rainy days.

Here are my personal favorites:

JPG Classique Summer 2013

CLASSIQUE Summer Fragrance by Jean Paul Gaultier

The design of this year’s summer limited edition of Classique is inspired by tattoos featuring carp motifs or koi tattoos.

ORIENTAL FLORAL

Top notes: Clementine, rose and orange blossom
Middle notes: Jasmine sambac, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley and white iris
Base notes: Vanilla, musk and amber

Available now for CHF 85.00 (100ml)

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ROBERTO CAVALLI ACQUA by Roberto Cavalli

The very elegant turquoise successor to the Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum from 2012 is inspired by exciting nights in the Mediterranean. The perfect scent for a party on a yacht.

FLORAL AQUATIC

Top notes: Lemon, watery notes and jasmine
Middle notes: Lily-of-the-valley
Base note: Musk

Available now for CHF 63.00 (30ml), CHF 94.50 (50ml) and CHF 123.00 (75ml)

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CK ONE Summer 2013 Eau de Toilette by Calvin Klein

This limited edition for 2013 offers an interesting combination of citruses, fruits, aquatic and aromatic notes. A wonderful refreshing scent for a hot summer day, like a splash from a waterfall.

AROMATIC ACQUATIC

Top notes: Citruses and watery notes
Middle notes: Water lily, caraway seeds, watermelon and cucumber
Base notes: Moss, woody notes and musk

Available now for CHF 55.00 (100ml)

J'adore Voile de Parfum Dior

J’ADORE Voile de Parfum by Christian Dior

My absolute favourite for summer. Like a gentle veil it leaves a sensual trail on the skin, very elegant and light.

FLORAL

Top note: Damask rose
Middle note: Tuscan iris
Base note: White musk

Available now for CHF 115.00 (50ml) and CHF 165.00 (100ml)

LoL, Sandra

Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht, Stills: Courtesy of the Brands

My New Column: Fashion Disasters

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Something for my Swiss and German based readers: 
The June issue of SI Style magazine featuring my monthly fashion column is available now. This time, I am telling you some funny anecdotes about some fashion disasters that happened to me recently.

For further information on the look, please click here. Enjoy your long weekend!

LoL, Sandra

Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht