A minaudière is a a great substitute for an evening bag, generally considered a jewelry piece. It’s an easy way to look chic and glamorous and to vamp up a cocktail dress.
Here are the most head-turning clutches to spice up your look:
1 Jean Watermelon pearl-effect box clutch by Edie Parker
2 Let It Shine Pandora embellished glittered Perspex clutch 
by Charlotte Olympia
3 Lily embellished mesh box clutch by Marchesa
4 Love Swarovski crystal-embellished box clutch by Sylvia Toledano
5 Morley patterned raffia box clutch by Kotur
6 Diagonal Minaudière leather clutch by Saint Laurent
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the brands
The covetable ‘PS1‘, Proenza Schouler’s leather clutch 
is a must-have accessory and has become already a classic. This iconic style offers enough room for your wallet, smartphone and lipstick, its sleek design is perfect day or night.
My favorite version this season:
PS1 printed leather clutch for S/S 2014
It features a geometric motif and a photorealistic-print lining, epitomizing the label’s collage-inspired vision for spring.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Proenza Schouler, Luisaviaroma
Fringe — it’s everywhere! Swingy fringed bags are making a huge comeback this S/S 2014 season. Of course, the trend never really goes away for long. Now, it is time to decide wether you will go for a boho version (Gucci) or opt for extreme sophistication (Fendi).
The variety of fringe is endless:
1 Fringed macramé and leather clutch by The Row
2 Scarab fringed textured-leather clutch by Valentino
3 Fringed suede shoulder bag by Gucci
4 Fringed intrecciato leather clutch by Bottega Veneta
5 Sella small fringed leather bowling bag by Tod’s
6 Fringe detail velvet Baguette bag 
by Fendi
Which one is your favorite? I couldn’t resist the Valentino one…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
I am wishing you all a very happy and relaxing Easter weekend with this cute bunny and the must-have Lily leather shoulder bag in ballet pink by Mulberry. It’s time for candy (at least in terms of color) and this will be my Easter treat. Good news is that it comes with zero calories…
LoL, Sandra
Photo: Courtesy of Mulberry
Meet my new companion: The DORSET TOTE by Mulberry. Made from vibrant green leather that softens beautifully with wear, its spacious design has ample room for my daily essentials, plus a detachable pouch to keep valuables close at hand. Finished with the signature pale-gold Postman’s lock, this style is ideal for everyday use.
The new DORSET TOTE looks even great on display. Available in different colors, I went for this green hue that is nice and fresh for the spring season. Enjoy its little diary below:
SATURDAY: The perfect bag to go shopping due to its spacious design.
SUNDAY: Enjoying a yoga class and afterwards a coffee at Le Pain Quotidien, one of my favorite places in Zurich for brunch.
MONDAY: Off to the L’Officiel Switzerland editorial office to finish the second edition. In my DORSET TOTE is everything I need for today.
I hope that you have liked this little diary and I am wishing you a great start into the new week.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht – A special thank you to Liebestier Stuttgart, City-Baumarkt Stuttgart and Iyengar Yoga Center Zurich.
Since it was first created in 1958, Louis Vuitton’s iconic LOCKIT has appeared in different guises, but surely none more desirable than its latest incarnation as a timelessly elegant day bag in supple Veau Cachemire leather.
Taking from the original design its distinctive curved top and emblematic LV padlock on the side, the LOCKIT also borrows elements from contemporary bags, in particular its slender handles and graphic central V, discreetly highlighted with filettos and contrast edges. Soft, supple and surprisingly lightweight, the LOCKIT is made to be carried comfortably in the hand, on the elbow or from the shoulder (thanks to a removable, adjustable strap).
In chic Black or bright Framboise, deep purple Quetsche, soft beige Galet or delicate Magnolia, the new LOCKIT is a bag to treasure, for now and forever.
LoL, Sandra
Photo: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
Sometimes, I am proud of myself, especially if I spot immediately an object of desire for the next season. In this case it has been CHANEL‘s amazing to-die-for backpack for S/S 2014 (see previous post from last November 2013 here please) which Karl Lagerfeld has transformed into a backboard for creativity, turning it into an arty and luxury accessory.
Playing with conventions the famous designer has personalised the backpack and given it an authentic and worn appearance: graffiti, tags, splashes of paint and colours, added details like scoubidous, snap hooks and luggage tags.
Every motif was specially conceived and reproduced thanks to a specific printing procedure which allows for a wide variety of shades and several colour effects. “There’s a certain lightness and a certain kind of humour in all this,” Lagerfeld declared.
Available in two sizes (as well as a third tote-shaped version) and three colours, the CHANEL backpack is available in the CHANEL boutiques, and also for a limited time at Colette, from now to March 8th 2014, where it is adorning the windows at the moment during Paris Fashion Week.
Colette – 31, rue Cambon 213, rue Saint-Honoré – 75001 Paris – France
A veritable reflection of Karl Lagerfeld’s endlessly renewed creativity, the CHANEL S/S 2014 backpack symbolises the instantly recognisable quintessence of the Maison: the union of luxury and fashion. A collector’s piece and THE bag of the season!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel
Chase away the February blues with a pop of Valentino‘s fluo Rockstud bags.
Choose from a range of bright colors such as acid green, striking yellow or hot pink.
1 Va Va Voom leather shoulder bag in neon-green
2 Va Va Voom crystal-embellished leather shoulder bag
3 Glam Lock in neon-yellow
4
Glam Lock embellished leather shoulder bag
5 Glam Lock in pink with embellishments
6 Glam Lock in neon-pink
My favorite: Va Va Voom calf hair shoulder bag with neon yellow accents.
With those bags, you cannot go wrong. They make a style statement and vamp up every look.
LoL, Sandra
Hot off the presses (or rather, email transfers), Mulberry has announced an amazing collaboration with British model-of-the-moment Cara Delevingne.
Cara worked closely with the brand’s design team to create a collection of bags. She visited the archives, chose leathers, sketched ideas, talked shop, discussed customers’ practical needs and the trend for understated elegance.
The Mulberry Cara Delevingne Bag is a three-in-one style. It can be worn on the back: for running from the gym to the office, from meeting to meeting, from train to plane. It can be worn on the shoulder: to take you from work to dinner or from town to country. It can be hand-held: for maximum elegance at all times or when you need to rise to an occasion.
Whatever it is that you do, this bag will come with you.
The new collection features three sizes in three different finishes all made in England at the brand’s Someset ateliers; classic Natural Leather, Quilted Nappa Leather and innovative Camouflage Haircalf with an extra limited edition version inspired by Cara’s lion tattoo.
Made in England is also part of Cara: she has it tattooed on the bottom of her foot. In tribute, the Mulberry Cara Delevingne Collection has it stamped on the bottom of each bag.
I love this collection and cannot wait to get my hands on it!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Mulberry and via Cara Delevingne Instagram
Ladies, it is definitely time to get some new shoes and bags for the summer. This season, it will be hard to choose as the selection is huge.
As a little Valentine’s Day surprise in advance, I have an amazing offer for you, valid for two days (13-14 Feb 2014) only! You can earn a Gift Card up to $700 when you shop SHOES & HANDBAGS at Saks Fifth Avenue 
online. Use code SANDHB14 at checkout.
Spend $250 – $499 and get a $35 Gift Card
Spend $500 – $999 and get a $75 Gift Card
Spend $1,000 – $1,999 and get a $150 Gift Card
Spend $2,000 – $2,999 and get a $450 Gift Card
Spend $3,000+ and get a $700 Gift Card
Here are some of the most wanted S/S 2014 pieces available to shop or to pre-order:
1 Patent Leather Cat-Print Mary Jane Ballet Flats by Miu Miu
2 Shaggy Deer Pale Blue Camo Backpack by Stella McCartney
3 Embroidered Mesh Ankle Boots by Valentino
4 Makeup Face-Printed Saffiano Tote by Prada
5 Zig Zag Crystal Pumps by Nicholas Kirkwood
6 Louis Woman Studded Leather Wedge Sneakers by Christian Louboutin
7 Small Striped Sac De Jour Tote by Saint Laurent
8 Leather & Striped Snakeskin Ankle-Strap Sandals by Pierre Hardy
LoL, Sandra
