Get in the festive spirit with those irresistible patterned knitwear panties by Abercrombie & Fitch. Slip them on with a cute top for instant Yuletide glamour at home.
My husband surprised me with them… very sweet!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Starting from today, I would like to make the run up to Christmas even more exciting with my fashion advent calendar. Each day, I will show you something special that might be a great gift for you or your beloved ones. For all fashionistas that found opening their chocolate-filled advent calendar this morning a little disappointing. Let’s make the festive season even more sparkling…Yes, December 1st has arrived!
Have a look at this cute Miniature Barbie Shoes Set by Christian Louboutin. In 2009/2010, the three limited edition dolls were introduced (just click on the photos below for the previous posts), this December you can add some accessories! Available among other stores at Selfridges (please click on the tiny pic above to be transfered directly).
LoL, Sandra
For all beauty junkies among you, check out the fabulous Christmas sets by Origins. Those kits packed with their bestselling products mean huge savings while being the perfect gifts for your loved ones or of course for yourself!
Don’t waste your time with gift wrap this season. Instead opt for one of these ready-made luxury box sets. Here are some of my favourites:
GO GINGER
I am especially in love with the idea of gingering myself this winter! The GO GINGER gift box comes beautifully packaged, with a travel-size Ginger Souffle™ whipped body cream, an Incredible Spreadable™ ginger body scrub that I am addicted to, and a Ginger Bust™ savory body wash. CHF 32.00
FAMOUS FAVOURITES
Give it all with this tremendous collection of Origins favourites! This set includes: Plantscription™ anti-aging serum, Starting Over™ age-erasing moisturizer with mimosa, Starting Over™ age-erasing eye cream with mimosa, Modern Friction™ nature’s gentle dermabrasion, Ginger Souffle™ Whipped body cream and Incredible Spreadable™ ginger body scrub, CHF 129.00.
PERFECTLY PROTECTED
Sneak nature’s age-fighters under their tree. This value set includes: full-size A Perfect World™ white tea skin guardian, A Perfect World™ SPF 25 age-defense moisturizer with white tea, A Perfect World™ antioxidant cleanser with white tea. CHF 84.00
MASK DUO
Purifies and hydrates – oh, what fun! The Origins Mask Duo set includes Clear Improvement® active charcoal mask to clear pores and Drink Up™ intensive overnight mask to quench skin’s thirst. CHF 46.00
As you know, I am a huge fan of Origins products and not only because of the amazing quality but due to its packaging. If you travel a lot like I do, you will appreciate less packaging. Many high-end creams come in gigantic pots to appear even more luxurious and of course bigger. Origins can do without that! Thumbs up for this ecofriendliness!
If you are at the Origins counter, have a look at another new product, so-called Super Spot Remover™ blemish treatment gel that has advanced blemish-fighting super powers. (It is true! I am completely sold on this product.)
Designed to treat and manage breakouts, it is formulated with powerful naturally-derived ingredients that penetrate pores to eliminate stubborn, embarrassing blemishes. Skin is allowed to heal while existing scarring is visibly reduced and the development of new blemishes is prevented. Skin emerges spotless. 10ml – CHF 24.00
No more pimples, praise the Lord!
LoL, Sandra
Here is an eye candy for all fans of Hello Kitty and Swarovski crystals among you:
First introduced in 1974, Hello Kitty has been winning over the hearts of the young – and young at heart – ever since. Being an icon of the pop culture, the oh-so-adorable little cat upgrades its look in a sparkling collaboration between the Japanese company Sanrio and Swarovski through jewelry pieces, charms, accessories and figurines. You might have to be a truly dedicated fan to be willing to spend such amounts of money on those playful sparkling pieces. But if you are, I am convinced that you will love those girly treasures.
Clutch, CHF 820
Ring Set, CHF 130
Charm Sitting, CHF 95
Necklace, CHF 330
Earrings, CHF 120
Helly Kitty fans might ask themselves: “What’s better than a Hello Kitty doll?”
Here is the answer: “A Hello Kitty doll covered in Swarovski crystals of course!”
Limited Edition 2011, CHF 10.000
With almost 20.000 crystals embedded into its surface by hand, this iteration of the the world’s cutest kitty is pretty glittery. And also rare – only 88 of them will be made.
The collection will be available starting in August in the 1900 Swarovski stores worldwide.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Swarovski 2011
Matthew Williamson has announced his collaboration with Ladurée Paris on a limited edition macarons box. The British designer has transformed the traditional Ladurée box using an iconic Matthew Williamson butterfly wing print repeated in kaleidoscopic layers. These ornate boxes of macarons will be exclusively available at London Ladurée retailers first from the start of London Fashion Week: 16th September and then available worldwide from the start of Paris Fashion Week: 26th September for a limited period only.
I love both Matthew Williamson and Ladurée, this is one of those rare fashion-meets-food moments. I might just have to go one size up after all those yummy macarons…
LoL, Sandra
Me with my bloggerdoll. La Bloggerdoll is designed and handmade from Paola Ferrai.
Meet the Bloggerdolls. Designer Paola Ferrai came up with the idea to create handmade dolls inspired by different bloggers.
The details are very cute. I am personally in love with those little fur boots. LuisaViaRoma is going to sell those cuties soon online and in their shop in Florence.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Father’s Day is coming up. Make Dad smile with those fab ideas. Tiffany & Co.knows the importance of giving a great gift and it is time to spoil Dad with something he wouldn’t buy for himself. So why not treat him with some silver sparkle?
Make him the coolest guy on the block this year with a great pair of cuff links or give him a compass for your hiking weekend together.
And if you are looking for an incredibly easy, priceless and quick gift, pamper your Dad and write up a little book full of coupons that could include things like „A Day of Golf“, „Breakfast in Bed“ or a „Car Wash“.
Stamped with a playful ‘Daddy Cool’ motif, Symthson’s black leather-bound notebook would be a lovely choice.
With so many ideas in one place, finding the perfect present has never been easier.
LoL, Sandra
Still looking for a little Easter surprise. Here are some suggestions that are perfect for those who want to declare their love within a budget or feel good when helping others.
Dodo belongs to famous Italian jewelry brand Pomellato and is definitely their sweetest collection. The dodo pendants are a happy company of animals who speak the language of feelings and emotions. Each dodo reveals a little bit of who we are and what we want to say, sending a wonderful personal message to our loved ones.
Those who look like innocent little lambs and those who pass for big bad wolves often make a perfect couple. Why not giving such a sweet little Easter lamb instead of eating it?!
Charms lamb and wolf starting at € 115 each, earrings starting at € 364 each pair.
Gucci introduces a limited edition charity bracelet to support earthquake relief efforts in Japan. All proceeds from sales of the bracelet will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims of the devastating Higashi Nihon Dai-Shinsai earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March.
Featuring a white-red-white web that recalls the colors of the Japanese flag, the bracelet carries a medal with a message that reads, “Gucci loves you.” The limited edition bracelet will be available from April 23, for CHF 120. Who doesn’t want to be loved by Gucci?
Vanessa Tugendhaft has also created two bracelets to salute and support the stricken nation: Bracelet Nobless – a diamond for Japan, something to remember.
The Nobless bracelet is available in two forms at affordable prices for larger mobilisation.
– a white unbreakable thread with a central motif without diamond in rhodium silver and red enamel : CHF 69
(CHF 13 will be donated to the Red Cross)
– a white unbreakable thread with a diamond trimmed central motif in rhodium silver and red enamel : CHF 129
(CHF 26 will be donated to the Red Cross).
Available through Kids and the City, phone +41 79 768 37 23.
Enjoy your Easter weekend and Happy Spring to everyone, it is really here!
LoL, Sandra
Nars Tainted Love, Make-up set, £44
With Valentine’s Day just a week away, it’s time to drop a probably not-so-subtle hint to your loved ones that all you want is…
Those fabulous Valentine’s Day gifts scream: „Be mine!“ – It is love at first sight.
LoL, Sandra
Wolford Valentine's Set: Bra CHF 165, String CHF 79, Garter Belt CHF 135
Dodo Ring € 295 (also available in red)
Dodo Earrings, € 295 (also available in white)
Tiffany & Co. Locks Heart Pendant, CHF 6800
Tiffany & Co. Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, € 16600
Louis Vuitton Mini Purse, CHF 490
Louis Vuitton Key Ring, CHF 300
Miu Miu Bag, CHF 1200
Miu Miu Wallet red, CHF 470
Miu Miu Wallet pink, CHF 470
Lancel Premier Flirt "Anguille" Bag (Eel skin), € 990
Your chance to win Lancel's "Anguille" Bag
Vogue Love Sunglasses, starting at CHF 182
Just three days left… Have you got all your gifts rounded up yet? Well, what are you waiting for? If you are looking for the perfect last minute present, I recommend a virtual visit to stylebop.com.
I put a pre-selection of fashionable treats for you together that will arrive beautifully wrapped directly to your doorstep. Or think about a gift card that you can give 5 minutes after having ordered it per credit card (awesome for those who have forgotten someone…).
Good news for my German based readers, Stylebop offers express delivery for Christmas Eve when ordered until 12pm on December, 23rd.
Stress-free shopping, I am loving it!
LoL, Sandra