Sandra‘s Closet

Dear readers, please excuse my tardiness in posting during the last days. I have so many amazing things to show you. I was in Cannes for the Film Festival and last Saturday in Vienna for the Life Ball as a guest of M•A•C Cosmetics.

Speaking of which, I would like to introduce you to their new Wash & Dry Summer 2015 Collection which offers a new special limited edition packaging with a joyful rainbow of colors and includes a beautiful range of summery shades and breezy bronzing hues to set your cycle to chic. Now, it is your turn to decide if you go for a full spin or just a quick tumble!

LIPSTICK (CHF 31.00)
Morange Vivid orange (Amplified)
Creme d’Nude Light beige-pink nude (Cremesheen)
Steam Heat Vivid yellow-red (Satin)
Tumble Dry Light peachy coral (Lustre)

LIPGLASS (CHF 29.00)
Girl on Board Light creme nude
Laundry List Vivid orange
Hot/Cold True Red
Domestic Diva Frosty watery pink

TECHNAKOHL LINER (CHF 27.00)
Practice Makes Perfect Deep blue-green
Sudsy Marine blue
Colour Matters Lime (Repromote)
Coin Operated Metal grey with silver pearl

FALSE LASHES WATERPROOF MASCARA (CHF 31.00)
Stay Black!

VELUXE PEARLFUSION SHADOW TRIO (CHF 36.00)
Green Clean Pale white green / lime / deep khaki with gold pearls
Hot Wash White with orange pearl gold / peachy orange / copper-gold-bronze
Permanent Press White beige / calm brown bronze / black with gold pearls

POWDER BLUSH (CHF 36.00)
Hipness Light peach
Crisp Whites Pale tangerine with pearl

HIGH-LIGHT POWDER (CHF 45.00)
Freshen Up Color wave ranging from coral to neutral

NAIL LACQUER (CHF 20.00)
Monday Blues Blue (cream)
Washeteria Blue green (cream)

In stores now exclusively in Switzerland at all M•A•C counters and online.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Last night at the Billboard Music Awards, Balmain‘s Olivier Rousteing arrived on the red carpet with Jourdan Dunn and Kendall Jenner in gorgeous outfits which obviously seemed to be by the French house.

However, Rousteing took the opportunity to tell the world that the ensembles were actually a first look at Balmain’s upcoming collaboration with H&M that will hit the stores worldwide on November 5, 2015. What great news to start the week!

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
#HMBALMANATION

Zurich weather can be so unpredictable. I left the house to attend a spring brunch in full sunshine and when we took the photos of my look in the afternoon, the clouds were grey and it started raining. Such a pity!

My look: Cropped cardigan by Azzedine Alaïa, pink neoprene dress by Tibi, yellow, magenta, powder pink leather Rockstud tote and matching pink Rockstud heels, both by Valentino, Olivia patent-leather belt by Moschino, Lady Excalibur watch in rose gold with diamonds by Roger Dubuis, Tiffany T bracelet by Tiffany & Co., bangles by Chanel and rose gold bracelet with heart charm by Chopard. Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

«Love is nothing but the emotions we live» …. isn’t that just so wonderfully said, so poetic and emotional. We all know that there is nothing more amazing than being in love with the right person. It gives you that certain glow, that radiance that makes you sparkle throughout the day and that provides you with an unknown energy.

Salvatore Ferragamo has bottled that emotion for the launch of the Italian house’s new fragrance EMOZIONE. For women with a refined taste, this sophisticated scent brings forth an emotional harmony of chypre-floral ingredients with woody undertones, created to highlight emotions and pleasures that life offers.

 CHYPRE FLORAL

Top notes: Bergamot, iris and peach
Middle notes: Bulgarian rose, heliotrope and peony
Base notes: White musk, patchouli and suede

 Great news is that two of my readers can win a bottle of EMOZIONE Eau de Parfum 50ml.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Emozione” to . All entries must be received until May 22, 2015. 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.
The winner has to have a Swiss address.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

 This week, I flew to the Côte d’Azur for a week filled with great adventures. My first stop was one of my favorite hotels in the world: the famous Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, located at Cap d’Antibes in the South of France. This place is just magical and for me filled with great memories. I was there with Dior for a great project that will be revealed in September.

My look: Grace sleeveless flower appliqué dress by Jonathan Saunders, cutout leather platform pumps by Saint Laurent, aviator sunglasses with Swarovski crystals by Chanel, vintage bag by Dior, Hapi leather bracelet by Hermès, diamond bracelet and ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery, Limelight Gala watch and rose diamond necklace by Piaget.

Now, I am in Cannes for the Film Festival. Stay tuned for more…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

When I was in the beginning of my 20s, I was dying to own a Piaget Possession ring. Luckily enough, my parents gifted me with one that I still treasure. You might imagine my excitement when the house of PIAGET approached me as their Swiss ambassador to be part of their social media campaign for the launch of the NEW possession jewelry collection.

We shot the visuals as well as the video that you can see below Mid March 2015 in Paris. 25 years after its first launch, Piaget is expanding its iconic line in honour of the third millennium.

But what is so special about this line? It’s a ring inside a ring, a second rotating band with which to play. “Turn, turn and captivate the world with a simple movement…” one little touch is enough.

It’s a symbol of power and of the choices we as women make for ourselves to take on the world.
I love the campaign’s slogan: “Turn, and the world is yours.” Imagine that with each stroke you can start over again. Isn’t that imagination magical and wearing it around your finger gives you the partner in crime to remind you of that fact every day.

Chabi Nouri, Director of Jewlery Marketing, Communications, and Brand Equity, mentioned to me once that turning the ring is for her “an addictive gesture.” She explained it: “Sometimes I stroke it gently with my thumb to help me think, and to refocus on what is really important.” I adore her approach. My ring can be like a piece of peace in this ultra-fast-paced contemporary world we are living in, a little companion to help reflect and think.

The new collection offers many different varieties to choose from. The choice is yours.
And here is the final video:

A huge thank you to the whole team of Studio Daylight for this amazing shoot!

A really great experience was to meet Jessica Chastain again, the new international ambassador for Piaget, who shot the advertising campaign in Paris the same day in the same studio right before me.

LoL, Sandra

Photos and Videos: Courtesy of Piaget
© Sandra Bauknecht
#myturn #piagetpossession

 You might wonder why I post wishes for Mother’s Day two days after the actual celebration. The reason is that I would like to remind everyone that we should worship our mums every single day. I read this amazing quote recently: “Call your mother. Tell her you love her. Remember you’re the only person who knows what her heart sounds like from the inside.” It’s so true!

Surprise her! Personally speaking, I was over the moon when those CHANEL must-haves found their way into my closet this weekend.

Protest-inspired, with slogans like ‘Make Fashion Not War‘ and ‘Feministe Mais Feminine,’ the S/S 2015 bags and accessories make a huge statement and every women’s heart leap with joy.
In CHANEL stores now.

LoL, Sandra

 Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Work it with the colorful prints by Peter Pilotto! Here you see me wearing them in a casual way when I was in Zermatt last month. The London-based label has attracted a huge audience who adores their kaleidoscopic graphic designs in no time. To see how the same prints can be worn in a chic way, click here please.

My look: Geometric print cotton sweatshirt, matching down vest and printed modal and cashmere blend scarf, all by Peter Pilotto, Monogramme embellished shopper tote by Saint Laurent, The Skinny mid-rise jeans by Rag & Bone, biker boots by Miu Miu, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline and baguette diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery.

LoL, Sandra

  Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Mid April, I went for the first time in my life to Zermatt where the highest altitude concert stage in Europe hosted the eight edition of the famous musical festival ZERMATT UNPLUGGED.

International stars, such as James Blunt, Anastasia, Patricia Kaas, Travis and many others came to the tiny Swiss car-free mountain village to play in an intimate setting with the unique backdrop of the Matterhorn. No one can escape its fascination and I couldn’t stop taking pictures from different angles.

If you come to Zermatt, I recommend a visit to the lovely mountain restaurant Chez Vrony that offers a stunning view and the perfect atmosphere and don’t miss next year’s Zermatt Unplugged edition (April 5-9, 2016), it’s worth it!

Chez Vrony
Even in winter, you’ll be able to reach the restaurant in 10 minutes on foot from Sunnegga.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s Costume Institute in New York City and marks the grand opening of its annual fashion exhibit. Celebrating this year’s theme “China, Through The Looking Glass”, it seems to be one of the most challenging yet. See below who honored China’s heritage and its present culture on the red carpet best.

This year’s award to best dressed of the night goes to:

Rihanna wearing Chinese designer Guo Pei

The butt girls:

Jay Z and Beyoncé in Givenchy

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West in Roberto Cavalli

Donatella Versace and Jennifer Lopez, both in Atelier Versace.

Best Chinese inspirations:

Zendaya Coleman in Fausto Puglisi

Karolina Kurkova in Tommy Hilfiger

I am always looking forward to seeing Sarah Jessica Parker‘s outfit because she has never let us down in pulling off the best looks. And let’s just say the headpiece combined with her H&M dress is divine.

Georgia May Jagger in Gucci and Alessandro Michele

Chloë Sevigny in J.W. Anderson

Very sophisticated: Tom Ford and Rita Ora in his design.

Alexa Chung in Erdem

George Clooney and Amal Clooney in Maison Margiela

Not so inspired by the Chinese theme… but great to watch:

Jeremy Scott kissing Kate Perry‘s hand who is wearing Moschino.

Also Madonna wore Moschino.

Stella McCartney framed by Cara Delevingne, Sofia Richie, and Zhu Zhu, all dressed in her designs.

Alexander Wang kissed by Lady Gaga in Balenciaga

Miley Cyrus and Zoë Kravitz dressed in Alexander Wang.

Kendall Jenner in Calvin Klein Collection

Robert Pattinson and FKA twigs in Christopher Kane (definitely not my favorite gown of the night).

Supermodel Joan Smalls arrived at the Met Gala in a black tulle and purple silk one-sleeved Roberto Cavalli gown with cutouts and sheer paneling. Her date was the newly appointed designer of the Italian fashion house Peter Dundas. Isn’t this gown to die for?!

Anna Wintour in Chanel

LoL, Sandra

Photos via: Alessandro Garofalo / Indigitalimages.com, Moschino, Vogue and Style.com