Sandra‘s Closet

Dear Swiss readers, it’s time tow win again! Today, 3 BRAUN Satin Hair 7 Professional SensoDryer are raffled off, of which each has a value of CHF 89.00 (RRP). It is the perfect tool to get shiny, glamorous hair for the festive season in a professional still gentle way. Imperative for the healthy look of your hair is the right heat protection. At a temperature of 140°C hair starts to develop frizz and a shiny look seems far away. In order to prevent this, Braun’s new SensoDryer comes with integrated sensors which are measuring the temperature inside it six hundred times per second – for a constant control and adjustment of temperature. In this way, a continuous maximum of 130 °C will be ensured. That’s how you say goodbye to frizzy and dry hair!

Who doesn’t like the big volume with defined waves that your hair stylist can do easily for you? Here is a little tutorial for glamorous hair look using the SensoDryer & SensoCare.

„For more volume and structure, you should first do a quick blow dry with the diffuser“, says Sascha Breuer, Braun’s Style Director. „Once you get started, leave the brush for a while, to give your hair a polished wavy movement. Also use an extra cool shot to lock the shape.” The final step is to run your fingers through your hair to soften the look, you are ready for the next party!

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “The Perfect Hair Styling with Braun” to . All entries must be received until December 21, 2014. 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 Braun

Today is your lucky day, dear Swiss readers! You can win 3 sets by OLAZ with amazing products that help you to get a perfect luminous skin. Each package includes the new Olaz Regenerist Luminous Skin Tone Perfecting Day Cream, the Anti-Dark Circle Correcting Eye Treatment and the Olaz 3 Zone Cleaning System with cleansing cream for a value of 130.50 CHF per set (RRP). (If you don’t live in Switzerland, no worries, those products are available worldwide, in most countries the brand name is Olay. Have a look at their website for further information.)

Especially during the Christmas season when we eat lots of sweats, drink wine and celebrate, an even and glowing complexion is hard to achieve but in the same time also important for an ultra-glamorous style.

Just at the right time Olaz presents the new Olaz Regenerist Luminous products, including the Olaz Regenerist Luminous Skin Tone Perfecting Day Cream and the Olaz Regenerist Luminous Anti-Dark Circle Correcting Eye Treatment. An even skin tone is a secret of anti-aging and for many women as important as the battle against wrinkles. The new products come with an unique combination of ingredients that are counteracting the over-production of melanin and therefore prevent hyper pigmentation while reducing the appearance of dark spots.

After a short night sleep following New Year’s Eve, Olaz Regenerist Luminous Anti-Dark Circle Correcting Eye Treatment offers an instant and permanent improvement of the skin around your eyes. With the help of highly active ingredients dark circles are softened under the eyes. With polychrome „like pearls“ pigments, the 2-phase gel and cream combination offers an instant glowing and a fresh gaze while moisturizing the skin.

Especially after a night full of partying, a deep cleansing of the face is the basic for beautiful skin and as we all know also really no fun. It’s important to release the skin from skin scales and makeup, as it needs time to regenerate. The latest addition to the market is the innovative Olaz Regenerist 3 Zone Cleaning System along with the Olaz Regenerist cleansing cream – which should be a permanent component in everyone’s bathroom. The rotary brush is a perfect all-in-one product as it cleanses (four times more thoroughly than a manual face cleansing), massages and really conveys the blood circulation of the skin.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Advent Season with Olaz” to . All entries must be received until December 12, 2014. 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 Olaz

Each year EVIAN releases a new collectible water bottle in time for the holiday season and this time the famous brand has teamed up with no other than the house of KENZO to create a one-of-a kind design.

Previous collaborations (from right to left): Christian Lacroix (2008), Jean Paul Gaultier (2009), Paul Smith (2010), Issey Miyake (2011), Courrèges (2012), Diane von Furstenberg (2013), Elie Saab (2014) and now Kenzo (2015).

Kenzo F/W 2014 ad campaign

KENZO’s Creative Directors, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, were influenced for their F/W 2014 collection for both men and women by the work of artist and director David Lynch and it is in this vein that the bottle’s motif features a broken floor pattern, toying with the idea of shifting the elements. Offering a magnifying glass effect when full, the bottle’s purple fragmented pattern is penetrated by a sole lime zig-zag, giving the holder a distorted and skewed view of its ultra-pure contents.

The Evian + Kenzo Limited Edition Collector’s Bottle is available for CHF 3.50 at Globus and Manor in Switzerland while supplies last. Great news is that five of my Swiss readers can win such a collector’s bottle.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Evian + Kenzo” to . All entries must be received until December 5, 2014. 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.

Stay tuned for many more raffles to follow during the next 24 days until X-mas.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Evian and Kenzo

Great news, my dear Swiss readers! This week, the annual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich kick off on Wednesday evening with their big opening night and you have the chance to win two tickets. But you have to be fast!

To participate, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich” to . All entries must be received until today November 10, 2014 at 6pm CET. 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.

At work front row during last year’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich

Let me tell you a little more what you can expect during the night at Schiffbau Zurich and also during the next days in general. There will be a lot of highlights taking place at Switzerland´s biggest fashion event from November 12-15, 2014. First of all, Max Mara is the headlining designer of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich which will celebrate their  fifth anniversary this year. The well-known Italian luxury-brand whose signature-look consists of timeless coats and jackets, was founded in 1951 by Mr Achille Maramotti and the label is still a family-run company that seeks to design elegant long-term fashion. With more than 2300 stores in 105 countries, Max Mara has become one of the largest international fashion houses.

A stunning red carpet look during the MBFDZ 2013 by Good & Vitalini St. Moritz

Furthermore, red carpet favourite, Bibhu Mohapatra will showcase his S/S 2015 collection at the Mercedes-Benz Opening Night. After working for more than a decade as design director for J. Mendel, the New York based Indo-American designer founded his own label in 2008. Today the brand is sold in prestigious stores, such as Bergdorf Goodman and dresses influential women like Michelle Obama, Glenn Close and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Below please find the event overview of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich below. I attached some photos of last year’s events for you to get an idea of what will be going on. It is your chance to indulge in fashion and experience first class designers, models and shopping first hand. I highlighted the best events for you!

Front row next to Karlie Kloss last year.

PUBLIC EVENTS:

LATE FASHION SHOPPING NIGHT ZURICH
By cool shopping map, annabelle & Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich
· Aziza Zina, St. Peterhofstatt 8
· Deecee Style, Talacker 21
· H&M, Bahnhofstrasse 92
· BOSS Store Zürich, Bahnhofstrasse 39
· IRO, Strehlgasse 5
· Little Black Dress, Rämistrasse 7 & Josefstrasse 45
· N2, Brotgasse 3
· Onitsuka Tiger, Sihlstrasse 17
· Trois Pommes, Bahnhofstrasse 12
· Van Bery, Torgasse 6
· Vestibule, St. Peterstrasse 20
Tuesday, November 11 (7:00PM – 10.00PM)
Late Fashion Shopping Night Drinks (10:00 PM) @ Onyx Bar, Park Hyatt Zurich, Beethoven-Strasse 21

MEET & SHOP THE DESIGNERS @ TEMPORÄR, FASHIONSLAVE Wednesday, November 12 (4:00PM)

SAMSUNG LIVE ACT Thursday, November 13 (7.45pm) @ VIP TENT
Creating a bespoke Samsung Galaxy Tab S by Sandra Bauknecht (Style Icon, Editor in Chief 
L’Officiel Switzerland and Blogger www.sandrascloset.com).
Great news is that my dear readers will be able to win this Samsung Galaxy Tab S designed by me after the FDZ here on my blog. Stay tuned for the contest coming up next week!

AFTER PARTY @ CLUB BELLEVUE Thursday, November 13 (11:30PM)

Aziza Zina’s finale last year

MODE TRIFFT DESIGN @ HGC SHOWROOM Aziza Zina exhibition at HGC Showroom, Hardturmstrasse 101 Friday, November 14 (4:00PM)

AFTER PARTY @ PLAZA CLUB Friday, November 14 (11:30PM)

With Carmen Cita Jones at last year’s opening night.

SWISS DESIGNERS SALE by Montagsmarkt @ SCHIFFBAU FOYER
Berenik, Kazu, Pelikamo, Laend Phuengkit, RS Hader, Javier Reyes, Stefanie Biggel, Aziza Zina, LBD – Little Black Dress, Van Bery, studiowinkler, Julian Zigerli, Alsamendi, Carmen Cita Jones Jewellery, Griesbach, Kinsfolk, Pamb, Yana Rey, Yoshiki und Viu. Saturday, November 15 (12:00PM – 9:00PM)

With Italian designer duo Frankie Morello

POP-UP SALE @ TROIS POMMES THE STORE Notte Italiana Pop-Up Sale (9.30AM – 6PM)
My tip: A MUST GO!!!

SCHIFFBAU FOYER Pre & after show drinks November 12-15

Karlie Kloss taking pictures of the Cushnie et Ochs collection

Designer duo Cushnie et Ochs with Karlie Kloss and me

BY INVITATION ONLY EVENTS:

H&M STUDIO SS15 @ CLOUDS Exclusive event for invited guests only Wednesday, November 12 (2:00PM – 4:00PM)

DISNEY FASHION OPEN HOUSE @ CLOUDS Exclusive launch of the latest Disney, Marvel and Star Wars products, for invited guests only Friday, November 14 (10:00AM – 4:00PM)

MBFDS TALKS@ VIP TENT presented by Mercedes-Benz & The League of Leading Ladies
Talking the latest fashion trends of 2015, for invited guests only
Normcore with blogger Sandra Bauknecht and trend researcher Joan Billing Friday, November 14 (12:00PM – 2:00PM)

H&M CLOSING PARTY @ ESCHERWYSS CLUB Exclusive party for invited guests only Saturday, November 15 (10:30PM)

Follow me live on instagram @sandrascloset during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: @ Sandra Bauknecht, © Andrea Monica Hug (Chic in Zurich), David Biedert Photography, © Fashiongamble Joy, © Getty Images, Style.com and Courtesy of the MBFDZ

For women who crave luxury and high fashion, I have great news. Five of my Swiss readers can win the new MERCEDES-BENZ L’EAU fragrance (60ml), a flanker to 2013’s Mercedes-Benz for Women. This light, sparkling and very feminine fragrance is delicately balanced and imaginatively romantic and I am sure that you will love it.

FLORAL FRUITY

Top notes: Black currant, peach and bergamot
Middle notes: Mimosa, rose, violet and lily-of-the-valley
Base notes: White musk, amber and cedar

The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Mercedes-Benz L’Eau” to . All entries must be received until October 2, 2014. 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.

For those who won’t be the lucky winners, I recommend shopping this lovely scent online HERE AT HARRODS.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz

Here is another contest for my Swiss Gentlemen! Today you can win the one of three new BRAUN WATERFLEX SHAVERS that cross the boundaries of wet shaving with electric shaving.

But stop! Personally speaking, I love beards and some of you might think the facial undergrowths are highly trendy so why shave them off?! “The hipster beard is on longer in fashion” was written all over the news!

According to a study of the University of New South Wales, the beard trend has reached its peak in 2014. This ebb and flow may be guided by Darwinian selection, according to Australian scientists who detected that the more beards there are, the less attractive they become – giving clean-shaven men a competitive advantage.

Therefore Gentlemen, I am happy to help you. It’s perfect timing to win the brand-new Braun WaterFlex Shaver. Specially designed for use with water, foam or gel, it combines the best of both worlds. Shave in the shower, bath or simply with damp skin in front of the mirror – convenience is key. As with all Braun products the technology is first rate.

With a flexible shaving head, an anti-slip handle and special OptiBlades™, WaterFlex offers everything men need for a shave with ideal thoroughness leaving behind an amazing feeling of soft skin. It is heaven for all women who are longing for a soft kissing experience. And for all who like a little tickle, the shaver also offers an integrated precision trimmer to keep the beard properly groomed.

The WaterFlex comes in four finishes; black, white, blue and red. It’s available now for CHF 185.00.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Braun WaterFlex Shaver” to . All entries must be received until September 15, 2014. 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 Braun and via GQ Magazine

Swiss Gentlemen, today’s your lucky day! Five of you have the chance to win a 50ml bottle of Salvatore Ferragamo‘s Acqua Essenziale Blu Eau de Toilette Natural Spray.

The extremely masculine, yet sensual oriental fougère fragrance is inspired by energetic sea water aromas and the power of waves and nature, blending luxurious Mediterranean ingredients and innovative molecules.

The fragrance arrives in an elegant glass flacon iridescent in shades from darker to lighter blue that will embellish every bathroom shelf. Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Blu is available as 30, 50 and 100ml Eau de Toilette, accompanied with a perfumed 200ml shower gel.

ORIENTAL FOUGÈRE

Top notes: Cardamom, Lemon and Calabrian Bergamot
Middle notes: Atlas Cedar, Lavender, Cascalone and Cypriol Oil
Base notes: Patchouli, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean and Benzoin

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Acqua Essenziale Blu” to . All entries must be received until September 8, 2014. 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

Today, I have a great contest for my Swiss readers! Do you feel like having an unforgettable girls night out with your best friend? If so, COVERGIRL raffles two tickets for the Elite Model Look Final on the 28th of August, 2014 including a beauty set for the perfect summer styling!

Be a part, when this year the first time ever also men are allowed to participate in the Elite Model Look Finale 2014. Six handsome men will fight for the title besides the twelve female finalists. Ladies, there will be a feast for the eyes! Together with the Swiss style elite, models, fashion experts, make-up and hair artists, you will have the chance to see live the election of Switzerland’s next supermodel. Guest star will be no other than singer Marlon Roudette, who will perform his greatest hits “Big City Life” and “New Age“.

In order to make your girls night out perfect, COVERGIRL raffles also two beauty sets in the value of CHF 25.60 – with the ideal summer make-up products included, to bring out the best of each girl! The beauty set contains the innovative Clump Crusher Extensions Mascara. The latest technology includes a special curved brush and a fiber-stretch formula for buildable volume as well as added length – without clumps. The new LipPerfection™ lipcolor in pink features a collision of color and moisture. In a single stroke, lips are enhanced with rich, rewarding color and in just seven days transformed to their smoothest and most luscious. The COVERGIRL Nail Lacquer completes the beauty set, also chosen in pink, as a perfect match to rock star and COVERGIRL ambassador P!NK.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Elite Model Look Final” to . All entries must be received until July 28, 2014. 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 Covergirl

In Austria, the Red Shoes Day has already cult status, in Germany it celebrates its third anniversary and Switzerland is now invited to join this fab event. HUMANIC declared May 20th to be their Red Shoes Day and offers to all customers 20% discount on all red footwear and accessories. If you show up with red shoes in their stores, you will even receive 20% discount on all other models.

For my readers from Austria, Germany and Switzerland I have great news. One of you can win a pair of those models below. Good luck to fire up your wardrobe with a pair of ruby-hued shoes.

Jeffrey Campbell

Peter Kaiser

SHM

SHM Patent

SHM Sandals

Fake Canvas Sneakers

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address, your favorite model, your shoe size and the header “Red Shoes Day” to . All entries must be received until May 31st, 2014. 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 an Austrian, German or Swiss address.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Humanic

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, the 11th of May and I have the perfect gift idea for you: a self-designed Mother’s Day beauty basket. There are no limits to your creativity. Amongst some amazing beauty products, you can place finest pralines, macarons and chocolate truffles, a CD with chill-out music and a bottle of champagne. A great way for daughters to give their moms a relaxing little break from everyday life including an extra portion of beauty care.

Great news is that I have already a finished basket for you to win with some beautiful products from the house of Olaz, including the ultra famous Olaz Beauty Fluid has been around since 1952. Being bestseller for 60 years, its texture has thrilled women around the globe. It provides the skin with moisture and lends immediately an incredibly fresh appearance. Furthermore the fluid is a true multitasker: Placed in the fridge, it becomes a perfect cooling lotion during summertime. When applied to the hands, it makes them soft and smooth and with some glitter powder mixed, the fluid leaves the skin with a beautiful shimmering glamour effect.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Olaz releases a limited edition in a special packaging design of its iconic product.

Olaz Beauty Set for a self-designed Mother’s Day gift basket:
Olaz Beauty Fluid Limited Edition (CHF 9.45) provides the skin with moisture.
Olaz Regenerist 3 Point Cleansing System (CHF 52.20) for a cleansing massage.
Olaz Regenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser (CHF 15.50) for effective skin cleansing.
Olaz Total Effects CC Cream (CHF 39.90) for an instantly improved skin tone.
Olaz Total Effects Night Firming Treatment (CHF 26.90) fights the signs of aging.

The package has a total value of CHF 143.35 and one lucky lady can win it.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Mother’s Day with Olaz” to . All entries must be received until May 1st, 2014. 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 Olaz