Live Your Comfy Moments

UGG Australia FW2014-Sandra Bauknecht

Life tells us to find the big moments. But real life happens in the smaller moments. These are the moments that feel like nothing else. Everyone has a moment, a gem in the everyday. And you know which one is mine? When I come home, slip on my comfy clothes and my UGGs® to make blogging on the couch the best thing in the world and all-nighters all the rage…

Here are my new F/W 2014 favorites:

W Classic Short Crystal Bow

This flirtatious new season update to one of the brand’s most beloved silhouettes is crafted from water-resistant Silkee suede, embellished at the back with a twinset of beguiling Swarovski® crystal bows.

Sequined ear muffs

There are also lots of winter accessories to choose from, like knitted hats, scarfs and gloves (as you can see me wearing in the cover collage) plus the must-have sequined ear muffs.

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A perfect merger of comfy and trendy, this scaled-up revamp to the original slinks confidently in its feminine silhouette, boasting a python animal print.

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UGG Fluffy

This fall, you can bring the luxury and comfort of UGG® Australia into the home with a range of hooded tops, pajama sets, dressing gowns and fluffy thongs.

Click HERE ON THE HOMEPAGE to browse through the new loungewear.
YOU CAN SHOP UGG® AUSTRALIA ALSO ONLINE HERE AT FARFETCH AND MYTHERESA.

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: Courtesy of UGG® Australia and © Sandra Bauknecht

F/W 2014 Trend: Leopard Print

Leopard Trend for FW2014

A perennial favourite, leopard print takes centre stage this season. Whether you choose traditional spots or a colour-injected style, balance the look with ultra-chic extras to truly master the trend. This is how the trend works best, balance the eye-catching effect of an animal-printed statement jacket with elegant layers and great tailoring. Finish off your outfit with some fun heels and a pastel colored bag.

Get the look: Leopard-print calf hair peacoat by Guccipussy-bow chiffon blouse iconby Chloéhigh-rise wool tapered pants iconby Victoria Beckham, D-Cube Piccolo Check leather toteicon by Tod’s and Desirée leopard-print calf hair pumpsicon by Charlotte Olympia.

LoL, Sandra

Louis Vuitton – Frank Gehry Windows

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World-renowned architect, Frank Gehry, winner of the 1989 Pritzker Prize, is turning his talents to the design of window displays for the first time. In September, Louis Vuitton store windows will feature Gehry’s sculptures alongside its F/W 2014 collection.

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Passers-by and visitors will be able to view exclusive content when they scan the window displays with their mobile phones using the Louis Vuitton Pass app.

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

The Burberry Prorsum Blanket Poncho

Burberry Prorsum Blanket Poncho

Burberry Prorsum were key in setting the blanket poncho trend for F/W 2014 and have left us spoilt for choice. I think these are a great alternative to a full-on coat. Wear yours thrown over the shoulder, as a coat or belted at the waist. These super-luxurious pieces are effortlessly chic and just perfect for when you need an impromptu cover-up should the weather suddenly become chilly in the evenings. The body-wrap rugs are designed with modern art references and are crafted in Scotland from lambswool and cashmere.

TO SHOP THE MUST-HAVE BURBERRY PRORSUM CAPES, PLEASE CLICK HERE. icon

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Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Autumn Winter 2014 Collection

Cara Delevingne wore this checked wool and cashmere-blend cape as the closing look of Burberry Prorsum’s F/W 2014 runway – it cemented the global-luxe mood of the show. (The personalized version that has been spotted on many celebrities was only available right after the show until the beginning of March 2014 from the Burberry website.)

Don’t miss one of the hottest must-haves of the season!

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: Courtesy of Burberry Prorsum and Alex Huckle/FilmMagic

The New Denim

The New Denim F:W2014

Durable, up-to-date and irresistibly stylish, new season denim gives a nod to the past and a sharp look into the future. High waisted or ripped and ragged like Saint Laurent or all patched up like Dsquared, pair your picks with Lucchese boots and a Pucci belt or a fringed leather bag by Antik Batik and a Michael Kors watch for just the right mix of uptown charm and new season western-style allure.

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3 Pat super patch watch cotton denim jeansicon by Dsquared2
4 Lucchese Romia suede western bootsicon by Lucchese
5 Embellished suede belt by Emilio Pucci
6 Bertil fringed suede drawstring bagicon by Antik Batik
7 Lexington rose gold-tone stainless steel chronograph watchicon by Michael Kors

LoL, Sandra

Mulberry – A Breath of Fresh Air

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Here is your exclusive preview of Mulberry‘s F/W 2014 ad campaign that has been released this morning. The British fashion house returned to its roots in the countryside with a blast of fresh air to invigorate its new and very British winter collection through the lens of one of my favorite photographers Tim Walker. Cara Delevingne is once more the face of the campaign and presents the Mulberry Cara Delevingne Collection, which is infused with her own style.

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Mulberry has designed a beautifully classic and very elegant collection for F/W 2014 with argyle and arran-inspired knitwear and iconic Houndstooth and check, all influenced by traditional British tailoring, textures and prints. Even the footwear references two key British styles – the all-purpose rain boot, beloved by country-dwellers and city-commuters alike, and the quintessential lace-up brogue.

Tessie Small Satchel Soft Small Grain BlackThe F/W 2014 bags were inspired by the brand’s interpretation of how to make everyday life feel more beautiful, and how to make beautiful things practical. The new Tessie embodies the mood of simple, unfussy elegance and is among my new season’s must-haves.

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The team stayed in a Scottish lodge and woke up every day to early morning mists, huge breakfasts, homemade shortbread and wild Land Rover rides across rushing rivers and up off the beaten track, arriving to a place of serenity and calm at the location for the shoot, with no phone signal, miles from anywhere and with not a soul in sight apart from the local gamekeepers’ dogs and a flock of sheep. One little lamb quickly became Cara’s favourite!

So cute! Such a great campaign and lovely collection…
TO SHOP THE NEW MULBERRY COLLECTION, PLEASE CLICK HERE. icon

LoL, Sandra

Mulberry FW2014 Behind the ScenesPhotos: Courtesy of Mulberry

Versus Versace x Superga

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VERSUS VERSACE and SUPERGA partnered on a vibrant new collection of footwear starting with a special edition of the SUPERGA 2750 model, made using one of the key prints from the VERSUS VERSACE F/W 2014 collection.

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The shoes will be available online at shop.versace.com and superga.com in Europe from the 20th of June and to follow worldwide in selected VERSUS VERSACE boutiques and in the SUPERGA stores, from the 29th of June.

Personall speaking, I think that this is SUPERGA’s coolest collaboration so far!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Versus Versace and Superga

The Top 15 Runway Trends for F/W 2014

Fashion Trends for F:W 2014 Cover

As we all know, fashion trends can be difficult to keep up with. In an industry where one color, fabric or print can be crazily hot one season and totally out the next, there’s no doubt that following is no easy task. Not to worry, I am here to help you looking chic all year long! Scroll through my forecast for what styles will be on everyone’s shopping list this F/W 2014 season.

Capes, ponchos, fur, feathers and shearling, the collections are all about wrapping up against the cold. Get ready to ward off Winter’s grip in khaki hues, Sixties prints and flashes of shining gold. Enjoy!

LoL, Sandra

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F/W 2014 TREND 1: SWEET SIXTIES
Miu Miu – Gucci – Dsquared²

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F/W 2014 TREND 2: SUITS
Hermès – Christian Dior – Ralph Lauren Collection

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F/W 2014 TREND 3: MILITARY KHAKI
Calvin Klein Collection – Isabel Marant – Balmain

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F/W 2014 TREND 4: HEAD TO TOE KNITS
Stella McCartney – Céline – Marc Jacobs

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F/W 2014 TREND 5: ARGYLE SWEATERS
Louis Vuitton – Maison Martin Margiela – Tommy Hilfiger

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F/W 2014 TREND 6: FELINE
Carven – Givenchy – Sportmax

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F/W 2014 TREND 7: OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
Matthew Williamson – Bottega Veneta – Dries Van Noten

Team Players FW2014 Runway Trend

F/W 2014 TREND 8: TEAM PLAYERS
Tom Ford – DKNY – Jeremy Scott

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F/W 2014 TREND 9: SHEARLING
Anthony Vaccarello – Prada – Christopher Kane

Fancy Furs Fashion Trend FW2014

F/W 2014 TREND 10: FANCY FURS
Versace – Emilio Pucci – Chloé

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F/W 2014 TREND 11: PONCHOS
Roberto Cavalli – Burberry Prorsum – Etro

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F/W 2014 TREND 12: CAPES
Dolce & Gabbana – Elie Saab – Valentino

Golden Girls Fashion Trends FW2014

F/W 2014 TREND 13: GOLDEN GIRLS
Just Cavalli – Saint Laurent – Moschino

Birds

F/W 2014 TREND 14: BIRDS
Emanuel Ungaro – Marni – Alberta Ferretti

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F/W 2014 TREND 15: BLACK VELVET
Emporio Armani – Chanel – Nina Ricci

Photos: Via Style.com

Fast Fashion – Aren’t You Lovin’ It?

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Love or hate it? I like playing with fashion and Jeremy Scott‘s fun approach for Moschino for the F/W 2014 season has already started to be eaten up by the fashion crowd. Combining Ronald McDonald and Coco Chanel, he send down tops and quilted bags in the colors of the famous fast food chain.

Franco Moschino was known for his humorous take on fashion and his successor Jeremy Scott, who is an icon of junk culture, managed to design trash pieces that are flying off the shelves.

Moschino Capsule Collection

The capsule collection is already available online on the MOSCHINO website and it is almost sold out. It will also be available soon on net-à-porter.

French Fries coverThe first piece that has arrived is this fun French Fries iPhone 5 cover.
What do you think about it? Aren’t you lovin’ it?

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Via Moschino.com

Valentino F/W 2014 Show – Livestream

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Be part of Paris Fashion Week and watch the Valentino F/W 2014 runway show live here on Sandra’s Closet. Here is your front row invite, enjoy!

LoL, Sandra