Yesterday was my birthday and I had a fabulous time. I celebrated it with my best girlfriends during a very long lunch, followed by a lovely dinner with my family.
My look: Chain-embellished cotton-jersey sweatshirt, leather shorts, Janis leather pumps, Sac de Jour in green, all by Saint Laurent, Gloria resin, Swarovski Pearl and crystal necklace by Lanvin and rose diamond ring by Piaget, stay-ups with bow by Wolford.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
I love outfits that are elegant with a dash of daring. Something that looks conservative but that reveals an amazing effect at second glance as this Stella McCartney dress that is completely see-through at the white lace part. Absolutely stunning!
Shop my look: Miranda wool and lace dress and satin booties with bow detail, both by Stella McCartney, Bamboo leather tote by Gucci, rose diamond ring and Limelight Gala watch, both by Piaget.
Today is my birthday and I couldn’t be more excited…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Rosabotanica is the latest addition to the Balenciaga botanical garden that was founded with Florabotanica perfume from 2012. Presenting a fresh version with a touch of sheerness and second skin feeling, this floral green fragrance is based on spicy rose.
Kristen Stewart who is once more the face of the campaign (see last photo of this post) goes topless and wears nothing else but the new scent.
FLORAL GREEN
Top notes: Petitgrain, fig leaf and hyacinth
Middle notes: Rose, pink pepper, grapefruit and cardamom
Base notes: White amber, cedar, vetiver, patchouli and woodsy notes
The fragrance is available as 30ml (CHF 91.00), 50ml (CHF 121.00), 100 ml (CHF 162.00) Eau de Parfum and as Body Lotion (CHF 72.00). In Switzerland exclusively from February 10, 2014 at Marionnaud. It is a truly beautiful scent and I am sure that most of you will love it.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Balenciaga
Infused with Jeanne Lanvin‘s timeless modernity and inspired by her daughter Marguerite, LANVIN PETITE reawakens the house’s roots to highlight signature styles in luxurious materials for kids. Debuting in 2011 and just as covetable as the main line, LANVIN PETITE is full of life and charm, opening up the Lanvin universe to mini fashionistas everywhere with the mantra ‘cultivating good taste starts young.’ Ruffles, flowers, hearts and glitter pave the way to S/S 2014.
Shop the collection for little girls with couture tastes right from the start here.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Lanvin
The Swatch Pastry Chefs Collection is inspired by sweet flavors and treats from your local candy shop. Featuring eye-popping and tantalizing designs for the wrist, they’re almost good enough to eat! From macaroons to waffles, they are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
A new edition comes from no other than extraordinary pastry chef and Maître de chocolate from Zurich Sara Hochuli has created this special New Gent DREAMCAKE. Inspired by her love for Japan, it’s decorated with a rose bow and cherry blossoms, has a cake knife and a fork to tell time on the dial, and the rose strap features a delicate pink flower on the rose loop.
It comes in a special packaging that looks like Sara’s creations and she has included a recipe for one of her cakes. Try it – it’s all sweetness and delight!
Don’t miss this delicious opportunity. Limited to 5678 pieces.
Pastry Chefs Special DREAMCAKE, in stores now for CHF 120.00.
If you are in Zurich, I also recommend a visit to her cafe, Les Gourmandises de Miyoko.
LoL, Sandra
© SWATCH LTD. 2014 , ALL RIGHTS RESERVED: SWISS WATCHES, Courtesy of Sara Hochuli
You can’t deny the impact of colour on the mood of the season, the fashion hues move easily on from summer’s acid brights to a more muted winter palette. A must this season are leather shorts which can bring classiness and boldness to your outfit.
My look: White ruffled-collar cotton top by Alexander McQueen, striped metallic blazer and classic Plonge leather shorts, both by Saint Laurent, boy bag with chains and sunglasses by Chanel, riding boots by Gucci and rose diamond ring by Piaget.
Enjoy shopping and hit the perfect balance of classy and edgy rock!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Last week, I spent some magic days at the Zighy Bay Six Senses hotel in Oman with Thierry Mugler fragrances that I will tell you all about very soon. The last evening we went to the resort’s mountaintop restaurant Sense on the Edge and enjoyed a very memorable evening.
My look: Glittery trim jacket, crystal-embellished mesh and crepe mini dress and pointed leather Mary-Jane pumps, all by Saint Laurent, Limelight Gala watch, necklace and rose diamond ring, all by Piaget, Falabella crystal-embellished faux leather clutch by Stella McCartney and Twenties stay-up by Wolford.
LoL, Sandra
Photos taken in my pool villa: © Sandra Bauknecht
Today, I have some fun news for you. The famous Crazy Horse Paris is coming to Switzerland as part of their Forever Crazy World Tour. On Friday, 7th March 2014 the 10 Crazy Girls from the classic Parisian revue theatre are to hold two performances in Badrutt’s Palace Hotel of their show with unique and sensuous choreography. Combined with stunning lighting effects, original music and daring outfits, you can expect a show that has no equal.
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ABOUT CRAZY HORSE PARIS
60 years ago, the founder of the Crazy Horse cabaret, Alain Bernardin, was fascinated by American show girls and women in general. He was driven by a single idea – to make feminine beauty and artistic creation his focus. Over the years he developed his own particular style. This includes the tradition upheld to this day that each dancer is christened with her own unique stage name before her first Le Crazy performance. So the troupe is made up of names such as Shiny Shadow, Loa Vahina and Lila Magnetic.
CRAZY FACTS & FIGURES
• It takes a dressmaker on average one week to make a single costume
• Each dancer has at least six pairs of specially made shoes
• Each dancer uses 500 litres of body make-up, 300 lipsticks in Crazy Red, 720 pairs of false eyelashes and 2,500 pairs of stockings every year
• It takes three months of intensive training for a classically trained dancer to be ready to slip into the role of a Crazy Girl
• World renowned fashion designers such as Paco Rabanne, Loris Azzaro, Karl Lagerfeld, Emmanuel Ungaro and Azzedine Alaia have designed Crazy costumes
• Christina Aguilera drew inspiration for her music video »Hurt« from the Crazy dancers
• Christian Louboutin designed various shoes for the shows
• Dita Von Teese became the first guest star at Le Crazy in October 2006 in Paris, followed amongst others by Pamela Anderson in February 2008
Performances on 7th of March, 2014 begin at 7.30pm and 10pm in the ›Embassy Ballroom‹.
Tickets from CHF 220.00 – To book and for further information please call:+41 (0)81 837 2659 or
send an e-mail to: .
If you cannot make it to St. Moritz, I recommend anyone in Paris to go see it. The show is absolutely amazing.
LoL, Sandra
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Photos: Courtesy of Crazy Horse Paris
When you are too old for a dollhouse, you might look for a more grown-up thing, a nail polish one. How about this one from Ciaté?
Including 5 pastel shades („Poppet“, „Doll Face“, „Paper Doll“, „Baby Doll“ and „Sweet Pea“) in mini sizes, it is the cutest little thing that I have seen in a while.
Ciaté “Dolls House” Set €20.00 – CHF 25.00
In Germany available at Karstadt. Online at Ciaté or Sephora.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Ciaté
Forty internationally renowned experts from the world of fashion (among them Jefferson Hack, Katie Grand, Natalie Massenet, Carine Roitfeld and Patrick Demarchelier to name a few) are to meet thirty applicants to the LVMH Prize during Paris Fashion Week.
They will select a short-list of ten young designers who will go forward to present their work to the jury in May 2014. Entries have already been received from all over the world, including Asia, Africa and South America as well as the United States and Europe, with many more anticipated before the closing date of February 2nd, 2014.
The members of the jury for the first edition of the prize in 2014 are eight creative directors from LVMH Fashion Houses including: Nicolas Ghesquière (Louis Vuitton), Marc Jacobs (Marc Jacobs), Karl Lagerfeld (Fendi), Humberto Leon and Carol Lim (Kenzo), Phoebe Philo (Céline), Raf Simons (Dior) and Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy).
The designers will be joined by Delphine Arnault, Jean-Paul Claverie (advisor to Bernard Arnault and head of corporate philanthropy for LVMH) and Pierre-Yves Roussel (Chairman and CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group).
YOU CAN APPLY HERE! Good luck!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton