Sandra‘s Closet

With an unduly cheerful, optimistic, or favorable view of things: now you can literally see everything through rose-colored glasses. Being a huge trend this season, designers offer a large selection of sunglasses in all shades of pink to choose from. The choice is yours!

As I love pink, I couldn’t resist myself…

LoL, Sandra

Cat-eye acetate sunglasses by Givenchy

Twist cat-eye acetate sunglasses by Balenciaga

DiorSignature B1U cat-eye acetate and gold-tone sunglasses by Dior

Venessa cat-eye sunglasses by The Attico x Linda Farrow

Medusa Biggie sunglasses in pink by Versace

Pink heart-shaped frame sunglasses by Moschino

Loulou heart-shaped acetate sunglasses by Saint Laurent

Oversized sunglasses in pale pink by Gucci

Dynasty oversized geometric-frame sunglasses by Balenciaga

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and © Sandra Bauknecht
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On Monday, September 5th at 8.15pm on ProSieben Switzerland, DRESS UP airs for the first time and I am the expert guest juror in it. Together with top stylist Sascha Lilic I presented the first challenge for the ten candidates.

For this episode, they had to «style two «Dreamy Fairytale» looks for a high fashion editorial campaign on the same model and create the greatest possible contrast between the two looks.»

The candidates had 4.5 hours to fulfill the task. After that, they presented their work to us and we gave them immediate feedback. Sascha and I were a great team and we had a lot of fun together.

Are you curious to see the outcome? And who made it into the next round? Then watch the show on Monday evening!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of ProSieben and © Sandra Bauknecht
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As promised here is the outfit post featuring the very daring Mugler dress with the Fendi wallet on chain, shot in Mykonos where I spent a great time in August. The fusion of the rocky landscape and the dark blue sea creates a special atmosphere. The sunsets are divine and every spot seems to be extra picturesque.

My look: Cutout paneled tulle midi dress by Mugler, limited edition FF Vertigo Continental leather chain wallet by Fendi, Whisper metallic leather wedge sandals by Aquazzura,  gold-tone crystal earrings by Oscar de la Renta, and sunglasses by Fendi.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: @mykonos_alexandr / © Sandra Bauknecht
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This is probably one of the most practical mini bags on the market: The FENDI Continental wallet on chain. For maximum functionality, it comes with a detachable, thin chain shoulder strap. Its interior is laid out like a wallet with two gusseted compartments, a zip pocket, two flat pockets and several card slots.

Available in many different colors and materials, it can also hold a lipstick or keys. It is the perfect companion for a night out in a club or when you just want to keep your must valuable belongings close to you in full comfort.

LoL, Sandra

FF Vertigo Continental leather chain wallet

Continental leather wallet on chain with artwork by fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez

Baguette leather wallet on chain in soft pink

Multicolored Baguette Continental leather wallet on chain

Continental with chain yellow leather wallet

Continental with chain Fendace wallet in multicolour fabric

Logo printed Continental with chain
 

Baguette Continental leather wallet on chain in black

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, @mykonos_alexandr / © Sandra Bauknecht
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«Barely there» creations are having a huge moment with celebrities flaunting those daring looks with great pleasure. French fashion brand Mugler features some great styles with one eye-popping dress that is in my opinion a must (at least I couldn’t resist). The statement look comes with a cleavage-framing, spliced halterneck and shoulder straps, a baring front, exposed back, and contouring low-slung ruched tulle mesh skirt.

It is available in different colors. However turquoise and pink are limited editions, only available at Mytheresa.

Late fashion designer (Manfred) Thierry Mugler first debuted this kind of look on the spring couture runway in the heady pre-Insta days of 1998. With the Y2K revival still being a major fashion trend, it seems obvious, that designer Casey Cadwallader, working for a revived house of Mugler, has made these ultra-revealing cutout creations a brand signature over the past seasons. The brand describes them as «trompe l’oeil fabrications that accentuate anatomical curves and erogenous zones with unprecedented ease». Inspired by Mugler’s couture pieces of the ’90s, the label’s dresses have proven particularly popular with celebrities like Megan Fox, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa, and Irina Shayk among many others.

It is barely there — but everywhere. If you’ve got it, flaunt it. As Mugler himself said in the 1994 fashion satire film Prêt-à-Porter: «It’s all about looking good, helping the silhouette. And it’s all about getting a great f**k, honey.»

Stay tuned for the detailed outfit post coming up shortly.

LoL, Sandra

Photos of me: @mykonos_alexandr / © Sandra Bauknecht, Others: Courtesy of Mugler
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Before leaving on my digital detox holidays, I attended the beautiful Hair Ritual by Sisley Paris Summer Party at the Signau House & Garden Boutique Hotel in Zurich, which is a real oasis in the city. The weather was beautiful and the garden offered the most instagrammable spots. The reason for the party was the launch of the newest addition to the Hair Ritual by Sisley Paris: the Gentle Purifying Shampoo with Java Tea extract. It gently cleanses and refreshes the scalp while instantly eliminating surface impurities, sebum and styling product residue, leaving a fresh and delicately scented trail.

We could see first hand during the product presentation on the models how their hair was left looking fresher, lighter, more voluminous, glossy, and radiating vitality.

On display was the complete product range. Another recently launched product that I can highly recommend after having tested it for some weeks now is the Restructuring Nourishing Balm. I love this «silky balm» that instantly transforms into an oil for a sensorial experience. Especially created for damaged, dry and brittle hair, this deeply nourishing pre-shampoo balm acts on the hair fibre to intensely nourish, repair and restructure. You don’t need a lot of product. It’s best used as an overnight application for an intense restorative action: instantly, the texture of the hair is visibly transformed. The hair is intensively nourished and restored and left feeling glossy, silky, and shiny.

If you need a speedy effect, you can also apply it for around 30 minutes for an immediate result. The hair is more supple, and the frizz is controlled.

Last but not least, if you are leaving for warm weather destinations, don’t forget to get the Hair Protective Fluid which forms a film that protects the hair from the harmful effects of the sun, sea and swimming pool water. The formula also contains two filters for an optimal protection against UVA and UVB rays. The colour of natural, coloured, bleached or highlighted hair is protected. More than a protector, it has a beautifying action as well. This lightweight textured spray delightfully fragrances the hair with citrus and woody notes of verbena, lemon, peach blossom and amber.

TO SHOP HAIR RITUAL BY SISLEY PARIS ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and Hair Ritual by Sisley Paris
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An intemporal Louis Vuitton jewellery collection, Empreinte is enriched by new creations which evoke inner adventure and personal discovery.
Designed in 2004, the Empreinte collection is distinctive for its immediately recognisable designs which draw their essence from the Maison’s emblematic codes.

This year, Francesca Amfitheatrof, Artistic Director of Jewellery and Watches for Louis Vuitton, opens a new chapter by turning her eye to unprecedentedly bold creations with contemporary designs.

The impression of trunk studs is etched into these 18-karat yellow, white or pink gold pieces, for women as well as men. The powerful LV initials, designed by Georges Vuitton in 1896, and openworked Monogram Flowers are also to be found.

Interlaced rings and bracelets are an allegory for the relationship between loved ones, and resemble the leather straps that fasten the Maison’s legendary luggage.

The emblematic four-petalled flower exerts its universal attraction on medallions that appear as modern talismans, and on the cords of bracelets that lightly follow each movement.

Versatility is expressed in a long necklace that easily transforms into a multi-strand bracelet or a stacked necklace.

Shapely hoop earrings and a diamond-studded pink gold ear cuff develop geometrical strength, and may be worn individually or mixed-and-matched for a resolutely unique style. With Empreinte, Louis Vuitton asserts a jewelry collection full of character, writing an ode to travel in clear lines and bright strokes.

Personally speaking I love this collection because not so many people are carrying it as the Cartier Love collection for example. Empreinte is special and beautiful, definitely on my shopping list.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Louis Vuitton
Still life pictures: Maxime Poiblanc – Campaign pictures: Annemarieke Von Drimmelen
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SYCOMORE AND MAISONS D’ART
AN EXCEPTIONAL FRAGRANCE COFFRET, MADE SUBLIME BY MAISONS D’ART
In 2022, CHANEL and Maisons d’art combine their expertise once again to design an exclusive coffret dedicated to SYCOMORE Parfum. The highly precious nature of this new interpretation of the iconic SYCOMORE Eau de Parfum is showcased in an ultra–limited edition case, crafted as a series of 20 numbered pieces.

VETIVER AT ITS FINEST
For this exclusive creation, CHANEL In-House Perfumer-Creator Olivier Polge composed SYCOMORE Parfum, a woody fragrance with notes of vetiver, cedar, and vanilla. SYCOMORE Parfum features intensified accords of SYCOMORE Eau de Parfum. It leaves a powerful and enveloping trail, amplifying its sensuousness. Paired with notes of iris and subtly enhanced by accents of leather and vanilla is lively —nearly frenetic— vetiver.

BACCARAT CRYSTAL AND MAISON LESAGE EMBROIDERY
Presented in a Baccarat crystal bottle, sealed with a fine baudruche and stamped with the CHANEL double C to preserve its precious scent, SYCOMORE Parfum is displayed in a luxurious coffret embroidered by Maison Lesage artisans.
The finest raw materials that compose the new Parfum are represented through embroidery in a rich autumnal scene depicting the olfactory atmosphere of SYCOMORE. The coffret acts as a canvas for amethyst bicone beads and passementerie pearls, symbolic of pink peppercorns and juniper berries. Thin wood shavings intertwined with golden threads recall the amber hue of the fragrance and the sycamore forest floor, littered with samaras and transected by rays of light.
Each numbered piece is a true collector’s item; «SYCOMORE and Maisons d’art» celebrates both the excellence of CHANEL Parfumeur and the unique craftsmanship of embroiderer Lesage.

The «SYCOMORE and Maisons d’art» coffret with Parfum Flacon 50 ml will be available in September 2022. Twenty ultra–limited edition numbered pieces. CHF 10’900.-
Sycomore Parfum Flacon 15 ml CHF 274.-

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © CHANEL
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After my trend reports about the most important, shoes, bags and accessories for F/W 2022, I want you to go ahead and take a peek at all the biggest jewelry trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in a few months. Enjoy!

LoL, Sandra

Y2k-esque body chains that popped up last season are still reigning supreme.

Stack it! The more the merrier. Let your arm candy do the talking!

But pearls are for tears, the old legend says. Hopefully this is not true as this winter, there will be lots of drama otherwise.

Stones and seashells are not only for summer, those natural elements are taking over in a big way in winter.

E-girl chokers add to the season’s list of new must-haves accessories.

Get ready to see over-the-top florals paired with classic jewelry pieces—including chokers, bracelets, rings and so much more.

The beloved classic is updated with new textures and colors for fall.

F/W 2022 is filled with many statement-making sparkles. Nothing for the shy…

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands

When it comes to trending looks, these are the F/W 2022 accessories trends you need to know about. According to the runways, the balaclava certainly takes home the cake as trendiest accessories with multiple designers across the big four fashion capitals featuring the cozy headpiece in their collections. From Kim Kardashian to Alaïa (who has always featured them, just saying) to fast fashion brands, you can find countless ski-mask-like hoods, now it is  certain that this trend has entered the mainstream.

LoL, Sandra

One leather belt simply will not be enough. The double belt is a must – the strappier the better.

The emancipation is in full bloom as we wear the ties next season as well.

The neck scarf is back to keep you warm this winter.

Dior built gemstones and Simone Rocha ribbon details right into knee-highs. Those kind of socks are a must this winter season.

Many designers showed the all-American baseball cap on the catwalks.

The bigger the better – with these fluffy hats your ears will definitely stay warm.

Tulle netting isn’t just for weddings. Veiled caps are the modern way of coverage.

The fashion for tight-covering headgear has been hailed by style writers as one of the key trends for 2022.

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands