Sandra‘s Closet

I am obsessed with this exclusive collaboration between Aveda, the purpose-driven pioneer of plant-powered, high-performance hair care, and fashion designer Joseph Altuzarra. The beautiful Holiday 2024 collection features limited-edition hair accessories and gift packaging, available globally in Aveda stores, partner salons, specialty retailers and aveda.com.

ABOUT JOSEPH ALTUZARRA

«There is a strong connection of brand values and creative process between Aveda and Altuzarra, especially around the intersection of nature and beauty. This has harmoniously carried over to our special holiday collection – the products and packaging are so thoughtful and feel so handcrafted.»- Joseph Altuzarra

Founded by creative director Joseph Altuzarra in 2008, Altuzarra is a luxury women’s ready-to-wear and accessories brand. Joseph’s seductive aesthetic combines modernity, femininity, and an unapologetic sexiness. Anchored in artisanal craftsmanship, and a curiosity about the world, the collection is informed by Joseph’s own multicultural background and upbringing. The Altuzarra brand speaks to the power, fearlessness and sensuality of the modern woman’s wardrobe.

Altuzarra S/S 2025

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For the limited-edition capsule, designer Joseph Altuzarra reinterpreted the watercolors of a 19th-century artist, creating botanical motifs that conjure the elegance and symmetry of nature and the human form.

«Each design serves as a reminder of our inherent connection to the earth,» explains Altuzarra, «I can’t wait to use this and feel like I’m starting the year by taking care of myself’ — that’s the feeling I wanted to convey with the collection.»

nightbloom Cosmetics bag

«What’s special about the design of this bag is that the construction and print placement allow it to double as both a makeup bag and a fashionable accessory for all your holiday parties.»

nightbloom Twist Headband

«When designing this piece, I wanted to create something that served as a wonderful self-care product and could also be elevated enough to pair with a beautiful black dress or holiday party look as a festive accessory.»

Invigorating Hair & Body Essentials Gift Set
Invigorating shower routine for hair and body that features one of our best-selling aromas: rosemary mint.

Strengthening Essentials Gift Set
Bond-building botanical repair™ wash day essentials, for all hair types and textures with damage.

Scalp Care Essentials Gift Set
A regimen that treats key scalp concerns and fights signs of premature scalp aging with skin care-inspired scalp solutions.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Aveda
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CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ‘s limited-edition City of Dreamlight collection make the perfect holiday gifts inspired by the magic of Paris. The packaging, designed by Mr. Dalin, is so beautiful and adds magic to the display on your bathroom shelf.

A TALE OF ARTISTRY UNVEILED
At the outset of his medical school studies, Mr. Dalin discovered his true passion for illustration. Opting to leave medical school, he pursued a comprehensive path, including a preparatory course, a diploma in narrative drawing, engraving courses and studies in plastic arts. He also founded the association, Un Fanzine par Mois, which publishes and distributes micro-published books.

Mr. Dalin’s artistic style in boldly modern, unconventional, and distinctly contemporary. His confident strokes bring forth dense compositions with intricate details, showcasing his expertise in architectural mastery that unfolds in graphic landscapes, playing with a juxtapositionof intimate and grandiloquent spaces.

Influenced by the ligne claire movement, Mr. Dalin draws inspiration from luminaries such as Winsor McCay, Schuiten, Moebius, and Pierre Clement, crafting his own unique universe.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and Clé de Peau Beauté
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Posh Tees: Wit Meets Chic in Victoria Beckham’s Slogan Style

Victoria Beckham’s slogan T-shirts, as seen on her hit TV show, perfectly blend playful wit with high-fashion edge. These effortlessly chic pieces showcase her signature minimalist style while adding a pop of personality, making them a must-have for trendsetters who love making a bold yet casual statement.

To shop them, click on the highlighted product descriptions. Personally speaking, I think they make a great gift for a fellow fashionista.

LoL, Sandra

MY DAD HAD A ROLLS-ROYCE

DAVID’S WIFE

I LIKE YOU BUT I LIKE ME MORE

INOFFENSIVELY EXPENSIVE

FASHION OFFENDER

FASHION STOLE MY SMILE

I AM SMILING ON THE INSIDE

Photos: © Courtesy of Victoria Beckham / Mytheresa
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The limited edition Dolce & Gabbana x STABILO set features three special versions of the STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL highlighter and a black marker.
The all-over design combines timeless Dolce & Gabbana patterns with the ink colors. The Carretto Siciliano print is paired with Milky Yellow, Leopard with Beige, while the Zebra and Blu Mediterraneo motifs correspond to the Black and Cloudy Blue models.

Encased in packaging adorned with the iconic Carretto Siciliano motif, this vibrant and original design serves as a perfect decorative element.

• The set includes three highlighters and a marker, each featuring different patterns and ink colors
• Dual tip sizes: 2mm and 5mm
• STABILO Anti-Dry-Out technology: lasts up to 4 hours without the cap
• Water-based ink for quick drying.
• Packaging Dimensions:183 x 15 x 35 mm

Available here for CHF 29.90. A great gift for a fashion lover.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Dolce & Gabbana / STABILO
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Check out these whimsical cufflinks by Paul Smith that make the perfect gift for your better half or a dear friend. Get inspired by their profession, their favorite food or dog breed. Just click on the highlighted product description, to shop them immediately.

LoL, Sandra

Plane-shaped cufflinks

Luggage-shaped cufflinks

Globe contrasting cufflinks

Painter cufflinks

Pool-shaped cufflinks

Striped horse cufflinks

Enamelled car cufflinks

Robot metallic cufflinks

Cyclist-shape cufflinks

Coffee cup cufflinks

Avocado copper cufflinks

Wine bottle cufflinks

Chameleon artist-stripe cufflinks

French Bulldog striped cufflinks

Hot air balloon cufflinks

Phone logo-engraved cufflinks

Photos: Courtesy of Paul Smith
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Do you remember my dear friend Nina? I have been writing several times about her in the past (for a previous post click here). Well I have great news for my Zurich based followers. Nina and the City (former Kids and the City) will be part at Amatista’s (a luxury concierge service) first Christmas Market at the Ballroom of the Dolder Grand on Saturday Dec 2nd, 2023 (from 2pm-9pm). Nina will be presenting as always fashion, accessories and lovely Christmas gift ideas.

The Amatista Christmas market will have tons of highlights, from specially curated art pieces, a caviar tasting, a champagne lounge, a pianist, a cigar stand (aka hubby parking spot) and much more. All in all 17 partners will be presenting their goodies at several booths.

However the top highlight will be the fashion show by Nina and the City presenting exclusively for Switzerland the first F/W 2023 collection from Nimo with Love. Behind Nimo with Love is Nicole Mohrmann, whom I have known for many years also from my time in Munich. She has spent years building lasting and trusting relationships with small workshops in India who embrace her vision of Nimo as becoming one big, global family, that creates beautiful things. The brand is committed to a culture and environment that is respectful, caring, nurturing and encouraging – and values creativity in all aspects.

Hand-sewn details, such as beads and embroidery, as opposed to glued-on, perfectly aligned stitches, made with thread that integrates perfectly in the design … The attention to detail asks for high-end craftsmanship. Nimo With Love works with small businesses who sew a heritage of artisanal expertise into each and every piece of the collection. Each garment is hand-made with passion. It takes a whole village to turn a beautiful fabric into a beautiful wearable textile!

Hope to see you all there … I’ll definitely be. I am also excited to see the newest holiday installation by my favorite Finish artist Jani Leinonen, that will be revealed on December 1, 2023.

RSVP on .
The Dolder Grand
Kurhausstrasse 65
8032 Zürich

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Nina and the City, © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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This holiday season, haute couture and avant-garde style meets hair care and skincare to bring joy at first sight. Aveda has teamed up with Iris van Herpen for a new capsule collection that includes limited-edition high-style hair accessories, plant-powered hair care products, luxurious skin and body care formulas, all wrapped in designer gift packaging conceptualized by the Dutch designer, whom you might remember from her amazing collaboration with Rolls-Royce in February.

Aveda x Iris van Herpen came together through their shared love and respect for nature. With the natural world as their muse, the collaboration combines biomimicry designs, high-performance hair, skin and body care for luxurious holiday gifts that turn heads and fashion possibilities.

«This collection captures a future-forward vision for the holidays and embodies the limitless beauty of nature,» shares Iris van Herpen. «The visual inspiration of this collection was drawn from the relationships between living organisms and their physical environments in all its layers and nuances – a constant dialogue between nature and ourselves.»

While van Herpen’s couture designs are regularly seen on red carpets, in globally recognized films, and on runways around the world, she has also dressed models for hair shows led by Aveda’s Senior Vice President of Global Professional Artistry, Antoinette Beenders. Years of working together led to a genuine friendship that evolved into this formal holiday collaboration with artistry and craftsmanship at its core.

The special-edition gift boxes, sleeves and other holiday gift packaging elements are made with FSC-certified recycled paper that is wrapped and ready to gift as keepsake boxes that may also be reused or displayed as miniature works of art. The luxurious beauty gift sets have been curated together for a variety of hair and body selfcare needs for everyone on your list.

From ultra-hydrating nutriplenish™ hair hydration to naturally derived botanical repair™ hair strengthening to sleek styling with smooth infusion™, there’s something for every hair care lover on your list. From deeply moisturizing skin and body care to bespoke accessories that elevate any holiday updo or hairstyle, there’s a gift set for every self-care lover on your list.

Personally speaking, I am obsessed with the bespoke hair accessories, that include three luxurious, limited-edition and instant high-style accessories: a hair cuff, hair pin set, and cosmetic pouch. The elegant hair jewelry and pouch can be found online while supplies last for a one-of-a-kind haute couture gift.

Henosis Hair Pin Set: For a stunning end-look to accentuate your hair style, this pin set design embodies the Greek concept of oneness and union.

Lagoon Nebula Hair Cuff Set: Statement hair cuff features a limited-edition design inspired by an interstellar cloud where stars are born. This cuff embeds itself seamlessly into your hair to elevate your everyday updo.

Syntopia Cosmetic Pouch: Keep beauty products safe and in style with a luxurious pouch featuring a design inspired by the state of being where different species live together.

In line with the brands’ sustainability values, the hair cuff and hair pins are made from recyclable gold tone brass, and the cosmetic pouch is made from 65% post-consumer recycled materials.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Aveda @avedaswitzerland @irisvanherpen #avedaswitzerland #irisvanherpen
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Exclusive gift sets and collector’s cases: CHANEL makes the holidays magical. The perfect gifts to make every beauty lover happy.

THE LIMITED-EDITION GIFT SETS BY CHANEL
This year, CHANEL presents two complete, limited-edition fragrance rituals that pair fragrances with scented essentials.

N° 5
The N°5 gift set brings together N°5 Eau de Parfum 50 ml et N°5 The Body Oil 100 ml, presented for the first time in a bottle whose silhouette evokes that of the iconic N°5 fragrance. A ritual that showcases the sensuality of the legendary scent.
CHF 227.-

COCO MADEMOISELLE
The COCO MADEMOISELLE fragrance ritual brings together the ambery-fresh scent of COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum 50 ml and COCO MADEMOISELLE The Body Oil 100 ml, presented for the first time in a bottle whose silhouette evokes that of the iconic Eau de Parfum.
CHF 227.-

THE LIMITED-EDITION CHANEL CASES
This holiday season, CHANEL has created limited-edition cases for three of its most emblematic fragrances, which open to reveal the elegantly presented bottles inside.

N° 5
A limited-edition gold and white case, which opens to reveal N°5 Eau de Parfum 100 ml. N°5 Eau de Parfum is the very essence of femininity, an iconic and timeless fragrance.
CHF 192.-

COCO MADEMOISELLE
A limited-edition pearl and gold case the holds COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum 100 ml, a surprisingly fresh feminine amber fragrance with distinct character.
CHF 192.-

BLEU DE CHANEL
A limited-edition gold and blue case that contains BLEU DE CHANEL Parfum 100 ml, a majestic aromatic-woody fragrance with a powerful, sophisticated trail.
CHF 183.-

N°5 THE BODY OIL
Majestically presented in a minimalist glass bottle, N°5 The Body Oil 250 ml is a new way to wear fragrance that delights the senses.
N°5 The Body Oil moisturizes skin and enhances the aldehydic floral bouquet of N°5.
CHF 142.-

In stores end of October 2023.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © CHANEL #CHANELFragrance #CHANELWonderland #CHANELHoliday
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No more excuses not to do sports… here is an ideal gift idea for those who wish to exercise in style or elevate their home gym with exclusive Louis Vuitton details.

LoL, Sandra

2kg dumbbells by Louis Vuitton

Exercise Mat

Christopher Jump Rope

Belharra Beach Bat

Suzanne Etui Racket Pouch

Flask Holder

Photos: © Louis Vuitton
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King Charles III’s coronation is taking place this week, much to the delight of fervent royalists and street-party fans alike. The coronation itself will be held on Saturday 6 May in Westminster Abbey, and it’s been confirmed the King and Queen Consort are set to be crowned during this regal ceremony.

For all royal fans, I put together some fun souvenirs to buy right now, from a commemorative handbag, tea cup, umbrella, to the Gadroon plate from Royal Crown Derby. All pieces will commemorate the coronation of King Charles III for many years to come.

LoL, Sandra

Large King’s Coronation Tote Bag by Harrods

King Charles III Coronation Gadroon Plate by Royal Crown Derby

Vintage 2008-2009 Union Jack shoulder bag by CHANEL Pre-Owned

Union Jack Bear by Harrods

King Charles III Coronation Teacup and Saucer by Harrods

Coronation Blend English Breakfast Tea (50 Tea Bags) by Harrods

Crowning Glory Folding Umbrella by Harrods
Coronation Cuvée 2023 Impérial Champagne NV Magnum 1500ml by Moët & Chandon

Photos: © Courtesy of the Brands / © Sandra Bauknecht
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