Sandra‘s Closet

What an exciting collaboration.
Melissa Odabash‘s signature flattering cuts combined with a touch of Julien Macdonald‘s high-octane glamour, what else could we have asked for?! In search of the perfect bikini, former model Melissa Odabash decided to launch her own line. Her exotic swimsuits, and embellished kaftans are a hit with the A-list, and as fit is just as important as design, the beautiful blonde teamed up with her friend Julien Macdonald to ensure all her creations look and feel fabulous.

My favorite piece is this Hilary embellished silk-georgette kaftan.
Beautiful getaways in mind, you can shop this amazing collection exclusively HERE.

Yesterday I flew to Dubai and today, I will be off to Oman. The sun is shining and I wished, those amazing pieces would be in my little suitcase…

LoL, Sandra

Me with Julien and Melissa at the Rodial Beautiful Awards 2013.
Photos: Courtesy of Melissa Odabash, © Sandra Bauknecht

Attention, ladies! This new limited edition minaudière filled with amazing beauty essentials by NY Fashion Designer, Derek Lam, and Tom Pecheux, Creative Makeup Director for Estée Lauder, who was in charge for the runway show’s makeup look, will be flying off the shelves.

Previewed during New York Fashion Week, the look inspired by the runway for lips and eyes includes: The Mascara in Black Black, The EyeShadow in Smoked Gold, The Kajal Crayon in Near Night (a navy pencil liner), The LipColor in Smoked Blush and The Gloss in Barely Gold.

All tucked inside this beautiful Derek Lam navy satin clutch that features the designer’s signature dumbbell clasp.

In Switzerland the gift set is available at Jelmoli for CHF 98.00.

LoL, Sandra

Liu Wen at Derek Lam’s S/S 2014 runway show
Photos: Courtesy of Estée Lauder

Last week, I was in Paris for an exciting special project that will be revealed in March. Here you see me at one of my favorite places in the city: at Place Vendôme, the most beautiful square in the 1st arrondissement and home to the biggest names in high-end jewelry.

My look: Black coat with lace detail by Prada, leather and cotton-jersey sweater, chain-trimmed leather mini skirt, and Betty chain red leather shoulder bag, all by Saint Laurent, fine-knit wool turtleneck sweater by Lanvin, boots by Chanel, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline and rose diamond ring by Piaget.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Gucci dressed Beyoncé for her Mrs Carter show, Lady Gaga had the most amazing wardrobe for her Born This Way Ball tour created by Giorgio Armani and now it is Roberto Cavalli‘s turn to provide Miley Cyrus with the most dazzling costumes for her upcoming ‘The Bangerz World Tour’ that will commence on Feb. 14 in Vancouver. Here is a sneak preview:

Black knitwear jumpsuit all over embroidered recreating a zebra pattern.

Nude jumpsuit in stretch silk tulle all over embroidered with Swarovski crystals creating a nude effect on the body.

Washed denim with leopard print jacket, shorts and bra embroidered with a dégradé of blue crystals.

Washed denim with python print jacket, shorts and bra embroidered with a dégradé of blue crystals.

Over washed denim sleeveless jacket,shorts and bra with an all over ombré embroidery of metallic studs and crystals.

As the singer has announced she will include animals in her show, she couldn’t have gone for a better designer to create her outfits than the king of animal prints, Roberto Cavalli. Even that I am not the biggest Miley fan, I really like her looks for the show.

LoL, Sandra

Sketches: © 2014 ROBERTO CAVALLI SPA All rights reserved.

Every year since 2001, Valentine’s Day has marked a special rendezvous between Blancpain and women, for which the manufacture annually introduces a watch featuring an unusual interpretation of love, that lives up to expectations in a charmingly subtle manner also in 2014.

Being a forerunner, the manufacture in Le Brassus has been offering ladies’ watches exclusively driven by mechanical movements ever since 1930. The iconic Blancpain Calibre 1150 chosen for this special model is equipped with a silicon balance-spring that is non-magnetic and maintains a more constant rate over time. Issued in a 99-piece limited edition, this 33 mm-diameter watch is (RRP CHF 18.000) fitted with a white leather strap highlighting the shimmering visual beauty of the dial. Delicately yours.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Blancpain

The encounter between MSGM and Toiletpaper has inspired a limited edition collection of unisex sweatshirts, with a mix of surrealism and bright colours in an unmistakable style. The inspiration, passion for music and the digital world of Massimo Giorgetti, creative director of MSGM fashion brand, blend with the distinctive spirit of provocation of Toiletpaper, the independent image-only magazine founded by artist Maurizio Cattelan and photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari. A surprising, dynamic and sometimes irreverent world which celebrates the fusion between fashion and contemporary art.

Lipstick, eyelash curlers and a new take on ‘I heart you’… which one is your favorite?
The limited edition collection is available at Farfetch, Luisaviaroma and Matchesfashion.

LoL, Sandra

Sisley Paris has been launching many amazing new products lately and their new Phyto-Lip Twist shades will be no exception. Giving lips a deep, luscious colour while moisturizing them at the same time, I am amazed how easy the application is and how long they stay on.

It’s up to you how you want to wear them as a one-time application gives a sheer colour while for an intense and opaque coverage you can easily build up the colour. And great news is that you don’t need to sharpen them, just twist the end… I always carry one in my bag.

In Switzerland available in 6 colors (1 Nude, 2 Baby, 3 Peach, 4 Pinky, 5 Berry and 6 Cherry) from February 2014 for CHF 45.00 each.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Sisley

The power to wow! LA MER always excites me and I was eager to find out more about its new LIFTING CONTOUR SERUM.

This high-performance sculpting serum for face and neck gives skin a tighter feeling from the first touch, and visibly defines and reshapes contours, dramatically transforming and redefining skin’s appearance. You can see a difference just applying it to the back of your hand. Drawing inspiration from shape shifting materials, it helps to resculpt the face’s three-dimensional look and improve contours from the inside out. Active ferments immerse skin in the healing effects of the sea, of course with the power of the brand’s famous cell-renewing Miracle Broth™, while stimulating natural collagen and elastin to enhance skin’s density, dimension and definition. With a unique texture for an instant tightening feel, this refreshing gel-serum awakens youthful definition.

In as little as four weeks, the contours of the jawline look more lifted, and skin appears firmer, more defined, revitalized and healthy. Available now for CHF 390.00 (30ml).
I am already a huge fan!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of La Mer

I love animal prints and sometimes wear them head to toe. But this can be tricky. To work this strong pattern all over, you have to make sure you only wear one at a time. Don’t mix giraffes with leopards, they don’t mingle in nature neither.

My look: Animal print trench dress, printed calf hair Bamboo bag, matching pumps (all pre-fall 2010) and earrings, all three by Gucci, fish cuff and ring by Roberto Cavalli, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

MAC Cosmetics has chosen Rihanna as their new spokesperson for 2014.
The dynamic beauty launches her VIVA GLAM campaign with sultry yet chic lipstick and lipglass in a creamy red frost. Personally speaking, I find her a great match.

The MAC AIDS Fund and the VIVA GLAM program are the heart and soul of the American makeup brand. Every cent of the selling price of those specially launched lip products is donated to the fund and goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Really worth supporting!

I totally agree with Rihanna who said: “To me makeup is a major accessory. It can change an outfit, it can make the outfit, it can be the outfit, and that’s why I like to play with it. Lipstick can glam up a whole look- especially in red.” Buy yours and help!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics