A Fragrance Inspired by an Iconic Bag

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Since its launch last year, Bottega Veneta KNOT has become a huge success and once you smell it you will understand why. It is so airy and abounds in floral sparkling notes. After my first spritz, I have been hooked ever since.

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The name is an homage to the Italian brand’s beloved KNOT clutch and the cap of the bottle echoes the bag’s iconic knot-shaped closure. Being one of the brand’s signature pieces, it has been a «collector’s item» since its launch in 2001.

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Bottega Veneta KNOT is inspired by the amazing fresh air of the Italian Riviera, the scent of flowers, such as peonies from the garden and clementine trees from the hills nearby and clean laundry whose scent comes through the open windows.

As KNOT wears, you will explore the dry and crisp dimension of orange blossom that ends in a richer dimension thanks to tonka bean and musk.

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BOTTEGA VENETA KNOT
Top notes: Clementine tree accord (based on mandarin, lime, neroli and orange blossom)
Middle notes: Peony, white rose and lavender
Base notes: Musk and tonka bean
Eau de Parfum 30ml (CHF 98.00), 50ml (CHF 145.00) and Body Lotion 200ml (CHF 72.00)

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Great news is that there is a new flanker to be launched this month: Bottega Veneta KNOT EAU FLORALE that will be available now exclusively at Marionnaud.

The new floral scent conjures the next chapter of the Mediterranean interlude, this time set in the villa’s flower garden where fragrant roses and peonies transport their visitors into a private sanctuary that gives comfort and relaxation. “I wanted the fragrance to capture an awakening of the senses though an escape to the garden,” says Tomas Maier, Creative Director Bottega Veneta. “It is these quiet moments of respite that I believe are the ultimate luxury.”

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BOTTEGA VENETA KNOT EAU FLORALE
Top notes: Mandarin orange, neroli and lavender
Middle notes: Rose and peony
Base notes: Tonka bean and cedar
Eau de Parfum 50ml (CHF 140.00) and 75ml (CHF 165.00).

Personally speaking, Bottega Veneta KNOT EAU FLORALE is the perfect way to take a little bit of summer into fall.

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Steeped in the traditions of Italy’s master leather craftsmen and renowned for its extraordinary leather goods, Bottega Veneta stands for individuality and self-confidence, a philosophy expressed in its famous motto, “When your own initials are enough”, and of course in the highest quality materials.

TO SHOP THE LATEST KNOT CLUTCHES, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

This post is also available in German and French on the Marionnaud blog.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta and © Sandra Bauknecht

Amazing Lipsticks by Christian Louboutin

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN BEAUTÉicon launched with a glossy, long-lasting nail polish in the very same shade of red as the soles of the designer’s glamorous shoes. The collection has now expanded to include the most luxurious range of lipsticks in satin, matte and sheer finishes. What’s more, each beautifully packaged color can be worn as a pendant.

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PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE NEW CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN LIPSTICKS ONLINE.

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: Courtesy of Christian Louboutin Beauté
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My Look: Street Parade

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Last Saturday, the 24th Street Parade took place in Zurich. The sun was shining and I enjoyed a fun afternoon at the Baur au Lac hotel. The Boom Boom au Lac party is a great way to have a front row seat at the iconic music parade while enjoying the serenity and space of the hotel’s beautiful park.

My look: Sea foam beaded tulle and navy lame dress and embossed lizard leather lace up booties, both by Rodartepython leather buckle belt and Cassandre small suede shoulder bag by Saint Laurent, Horsebit blue topaz diamond white gold ringicon by Gucci Fine Jewellery, white cuff by Chanel and Pasha C watch by Cartier, earrings by Prada and sunglasses by Céline.

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: © David Biedert Photography and © Sandra Bauknecht

Prada Inside Bag

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This fall, PRADA launches its new It-Bag, the INSIDE BAG, which is part of the F/W 2015 collection. It comes with a twin bag element, which combines two bags in one.

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It is available in three different sizes, different materials, such as crocodile, calf and ostrich leather and many color combinations.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE PRADA INSIDE BAG ONLINE.
I love it! Definitely on my shopping list…
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LoL, Sandra

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Photos: Courtesy of Prada

Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme

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It was love at first sight: Tom Ford‘s newest scent for women, TOM FORD NOIR POUR FEMME. Sensual and extravagant, this oriental-floral fragrance is absolutely divine. Inspired by the theme of duality, it evokes the twin facets of the modern woman, capturing the feminine play of exposure as well as the masculine strength of seduction.

The face of the advertising campaign shot by fashion photographers Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin is no other than supermodel Lara Stone.

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TOM FORD NOIR POUR FEMME
Top notesMandarin Oil, Bitter Orange Oil, Ginger Extract
Middle notesRose Absolute, Jasmine Accord, Orange Flower, Indian Kulfi Accord
Base notesVanilla Madagascar, Amber, Australian Sandal Wood

Available now as Eau de Parfum 30ml (CHF 90.00), 50ml (CHF 132.00) and 100ml (CHF 200.00) and Hydrating Emulsion 150ml (CHF 75.00) at all Tom Ford counters.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Tom Ford