Sandra‘s Closet

Classic or eccentric? Clash de Cartier cultivates contrasts. A duality whose clash is amplified by the latest creations in the collection. Cartier has reinvented the mesh of this supple, two-faced jewel with an amplified volume and precious stones. Precious beads add sophistication. The oversized studs maximise this effect and the all-diamond clous de Paris enhance their brilliance.

XL versions in rose gold or precious limited edition
Clash de Cartier amplifies the volume and intensifies the impact of the Maison’s iconic codes. The XL version has been upgraded: rose gold studs and beads adorn the rings, earrings, necklaces and now bracelets with generous volumes.

Clash de Cartier elevates this aesthetic grandeur with its latest limited edition precious designs. Initially created in 2019, these jewellery pieces have featured a variety of materials, including coral, amazonite, and Tahitian pearls. They now showcase chrysoprase, accented with  and absinthe green beads. Irresistible variations of rings, earrings and bracelets.

Flexible versions, available in all gold or all diamonds.
Clash de Cartier doubles the sensation with new bracelets and supple necklaces in rose gold, white gold or fully paved with diamonds. The radiance and fluidity of the links, made up of studs, beads and clous carrés, unfold preciously on the skin. This incredible flexibility is achieved by hand-assembling hundreds of components, each requiring almost 50 hours of work.

Refinement is heightened with the pavé versions, where each face of the clous carrés is set with a diamond. It’s all about the movement, the play of light, and the different wear options, as the long necklaces can be doubled around the neck.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Cartier
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Colors leave their own unique mark on a style, an era. For CHANEL, they form a playful language that weaves a common thread through the various mediums of creation. This season, CHANEL is redefining its aesthetic codes: monochrome, the bold art of the all-over look, and audacious twists that unabashedly produce unexpected harmonies.

TWIN SETS, COLOR-BLOCKING, OR MIXING-AND-MATCHING…

No combination is off-limits, and the idea of giving carte blanche to create technicolor makeup looks is what led the CHANEL Makeup Creation Studio and Cometes Collective member Ammy Drammeh to design the S/S 2025 COLLECTION. In this sparkling, playful collection, lively colors cheerfully clash with one another or smoothly combine in a tone-on-tone look. Ever unpredictable, these daring shades are the expression of a timeless style that is invariably chic and refined.

The looks from the collection lend themselves to intuitive experimentation and endless customization thanks to interchangeable color combinations, which were designed to complement one another in the form of a flat wash of color, a halo, or a simple line.

STYLE COMES IN PAIRS
OMBRE ESSENTIELLE – CHF 50.00 / STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF CHF 39.00

The entire SPRING-SUMMER 2025 COLLECTION is structured around four color palettes, uniting the concepts of color-blocking and mixing-and-matching in a true ode to early spring. Each twin set, featuring an OMBRE ESSENTIELLE eyeshadow and STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF eyeliner, comprises a tone-on-tone duo that plays with different finishes.

NEUTRAL TWIN SET
OMBRE ESSENTIELLE LATTE FRAPPÉ: a warm matte beige
STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF BRUN POURPRÉ: a matte red brown

MAUVE TWIN SET
OMBRE ESSENTIELLE Mauve Sucré: a shimmery lilac
STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF Mauve Intense: a deep matte purple

PINK TWIN SET
OMBRE ESSENTIELLE PÊCHE GLACÉE: a satin coppery pink
STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF ROUGE FAUVE: a matte sienna red

GREEN TWIN SET
OMBRE ESSENTIELLE MENTHE À L’EAU: a shimmery mint green
STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF VERT LAGON: a metallic bluish green

ROUGE COCO BAUME – CHF 52.00

The lip balm that is as desirable as an iconic lipstick is now available in a new finish with amplified shine. A lip-conditioning formula that offers up to 16 hours of non-stop hydration, for better-looking lips, day after day.

Its six new shades offer buildable coverage, ranging from a sheer wash of color after a single coat to lipstick-like intensity after three coats, for a customized makeup look.

HONEY BLISS: a shimmery caramel beige
TENDER PEACH: a fresh peachy coral
CHERRY BURST: a fresh red
BLUSHING PINK: a bluish pink
RASPBERRY KISS: an intense bluish pink
CHARMING LILAC: a purple

JEUX DE LUMIÈRES – CHF 95.00

The collection’s star product, the oversize JEUX DE LUMIÈRES palette, is designed to make colors glow. It opens to reveal four illuminating powders for the face, eyes, and décolleté, which can be dabbed onto the desired areas or used as a highlighter.

The four shades complement all skin tones, for a luminous satin finish. Powders that can be worn alone, paired with a second shade, or blended together.

A SHIMMERY PINK CORAL
A PINK GOLD
A SHIMMERY, SILVERY PINK
A SHIMMERY, COPPERY GOLD

LE VERNIS – CHF 38.00

Two soft, milky nail colors complete the look—right down to your fingertips.

POÈTE: a soft peach
ARTISTE: an aqua green

These limited editions are in stores now. Who is ready for summer?

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © CHANEL
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Due to my TV appearance on MY STYLE ROCKS, I am really late with unwrapping all my press samples. However, sometimes this is not a bad thing to do as this beautiful holiday 2024 collection by NARS is now on sale for you to indulge.

Unwrap excellence with a limited-edition must-haves, called «The ’24 Karat Collection» featuring the season’s most-wanted holiday gifts decorated in gilded packaging. Spoil yourself and create the perfect sparkling make-up for New Year’s Eve.

PURE LUXURY LIGHT REFLECTING™ CHEEK & EYE PALETTE
CHF 79.00

Swipe on a stroke of luxe with palettes designed to make you look, and feel, your most luxurious, featuring limited-edition, sculptural gold compacts. Prepare for the party circuit with irresistibly silky Light Reflecting™ powders, which impart a natural, luminous wash of color across eyes and cheeks. Pearlescent pigments and polymers create a light-scattering effect for a radiant, soft-focus look with 8-hour wear. Featuring an assortment of powders for highlighting, sculpting, and blushing for next-level luminosity that lasts all night.

GOLD RUSH EYESHADOW
CHF 32.00

Swipe on. Strike gold. It’s your time to shine with a new, limited-edition Single Eyeshadow packed with impeccable iridescence. A rare combination of high pigment with high shine, it features ultrafine blends of shimmer, glitter, and pearl to reflect light for eye-catching effects. Glides on smoothly to layer and intensify the glittering gold color. Dramatic metallic sheen lasts on lids throughout the night. Prized eyes. Look as good as gold.

ULTIMATE LUXURY EXPLICIT LIPSTICK
CHF 52.00

Indulge in the ultimate luxury for lips—Explicit Lipstick—now featuring a limited-edition golden case, exclusively in shades Rendez-Vous 805 and Unauthorized 863. Experience long-lasting comfort and a high-end satin finish, plus pure-color payoff with smudge-resistant wear. Precision-tip bullet effortlessly defines and contours, while Luxe Comfort Complex hugs lips for lightweight, medium-to-full coverage that’s infused with smoothing Rosehip Seed Oil and Hyaluronic Acid to lock in moisture.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © NARS
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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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Louis Vuitton’s passion for travel and daring creativity takes flight with the Montgolfière Aéro, a remarkable horological object that marks a new chapter for the Maison. Soaring to new heights, the Montgolfière Aéro is a precious fusion of the Maison’s distinct high jewelry and trunkmaking savoir-faire, combined to Swiss watchmaking.

The hot-air balloon – an imaginative, emblematic symbol of the Maison – now ascends into the world of Haute Horlogerie at Louis Vuitton, inspiring two incredible horological objects. Exploring a new way of telling the time, the piece’s creation began with a simple question: What is more precious than time ? As ever, the Maison looked to its dynamic, innovative founder. Before becoming a famed trunkmaker, Louis Vuitton himself cut his teeth as a packer, where he helped store and prepare his clients’ most cherished objects for travel, ensuring their safe and secure transport on their journeys.

A deep appreciation for adventure and discovery ensured that Louis Vuitton trunks were designed to be functional as well as elegant, innovative and expertly crafted. This led Louis Vuitton, in 1906, to create the Aéro Trunk, a state-of-the-art piece that attached to the basket of a hot air balloon. Light and durable, the trunk also featured a watertight seal, ensuring that in the event of a fall into the sea, the basket would float. Tapping into the fascination for hot air balloon flights, the Louis Vuitton Aéro Trunk captured the imagination of daring individuals keen to explore the world.

An invitation to dream
Two extraordinary Montgolfière Aéro horological objects now channel that very craft and creativity which enraptured Louis Vuitton over a century ago. A gorgeous balloon – in either traditional red and transparent glass, or another in precious wood – incorporates a Swiss mechanical clock. The balloon rests on a basket fashioned as a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk, which has been handcrafted using all the same centuries-old trunkmaking savoir-faire, completed with the Maison’s signature elements and design codes. The trunk also houses the movement’s winding mechanism. The clock embraces multiple codes of the Maison. A Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower indicates the hours and minutes, which are displayed on an upper and lower disc.

At the centre of the openwork balloon is a prominent Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower, while the underside of the trunk also features an Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower lever, which unfolds to wind the clock. An imaginative object that invites one to dream, the Montgolfière Aéro can be displayed in two ways. It’s either a table clock for a desk or shelf, or can be suspended from the ceiling. Floating in the air as the hot-air balloon intended. Designed by Louis Vuitton, the Montgolfière Aéro was manufactured with L’Épee 1839, the historic and award-winning Swiss clockmaker that this year celebrates its 185th anniversary.

A traditional balloon
With a playful transparent and white motif, the Montgolfière Aéro pays homage to a traditional object that has inspired Louis Vuitton campaigns and creations over the years. Each of the Montgolfière Aéro’s glass wings are fully handcrafted, meticulously and precisely made to fit the balloon’s structure. Like a watch or piece of jewelry, the structure incorporates different finishes, allowing for a wonderful play of light and reflections.

At the center of the balloon is a distinctive Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower, a dynamic motif that delightfully spins on its axis with a gentle push. Meanwhile, the remarkable Louis Vuitton trunk is among the smallest trunks ever created by the Maison. Though miniature in size, it retains all the codes of Louis Vuitton’s trunkmaking savoir-faire. Each trunk is entirely handmade from lozines embossing to nailing. The Maison’s emblematic Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas adorns the trunk.

A precious Montgolfière Aéro
Limited to only eight pieces, an exceptional Montgolfière Aéro creation pays homage to the beauty of precious wood. Complementing this craftsmanship, time and patience is Louis Vuitton’s high jewelry savoir-faire. Two exquisite gemstones were directly sourced by Louis Vuitton’s in-house stone department, which has been custom cutting Louis Vuitton Monogram-shape diamonds for over 15 years. A magnificent 9.06-carat citrine briolette adorns the Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower at the heart of the openwork balloon. With a fiery orange and brown hue that recalls the bursting flame of a hot air balloon, the citrine emanates a brilliant play of light and transparency from 80 custom-cut facets.

Perfectly matching this stone is another square-cut citrine that’s set on the Louis Vuitton Monogram Flower that indicates the time. Meanwhile, additional preciousness comes courtesy of 1,200 diamonds that embellish the balloon’s structure. Finally, the bespoke trunk is also crafted in precious wood. Miniature in size, the trunk incorporates all the historic codes of the Maison’s trunkmaking expertise: coins, nails, even tiny Louis Vuitton signatures on the lozines.

To complement the preciousness of the Montgolifère Aéro, the trunk comes studded with diamonds – a first ever for the Maison. To accompany this exclusive clock, a trunk was specifically handcrafted in Louis Vuitton’s historic workshops in Asnières. A new milestone for Louis Vuitton, the Montgolfière Aéro embodies a fusion of the finest savoir-faire, where Swiss watchmaking meets high jewelry, further imbued with Louis Vuitton’s singular trunkmaking know-how. Channeling Louis Vuitton’s daring spirit and passion for travel, the Montgolfière Aéro joyously welcomes a new way of telling the time – and an exciting new adventure for the Maison.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Louis Vuitton
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Personally speaking, I am always in love with the watchmaking creations by Hermès. The round Arceau watch with its asymmetrical stirrup-shaped lugs was created by Henri d’Origny in 1978 appears in a subtly reinvented interpretation. Vividly embodying the Hermès style, its slender gold and diamond case frames a silver embroidered horse, which free and untameable, rears up with a flowery coat adorned with silver-spangled enamel.

Inspired by the Robe Légère silk scarf designed by French artist Théo de Gueltzl, the deep navy-coloured dial highlights the rare and meticulous technique of paillonné enamelling, which consists of inserting silver flakes or spangles between enamel layers to create transparent, shimmering depth effects.

This evening version of the Robe Légère Scarf in silk twill with hand-rolled edges is hand-embroidered with glass micro-beads (100% silk) and requires over 45 hours of hand-embroidery.

The equestrian figure that appears to be rearing up in the wind reveals its swirling, sparkling finery. To create this flowery motif on the watch, the artisan uses a brush to apply a dark enamel base consisting of coloured glass powder that is ground, mixed with natural oils, dried and fired in a kiln to fix the pigments in place. The flowers are then shaped from silver leaf and applied to the enamel before setting the tiny spangles by successive firings.

The airy steed comes to life in a 38 mm white gold case set with 71 diamonds and powered by the Manufacture Hermès H1912 movement. Crafted in accordance with the House’s leatherwork expertise, a matt abyss blue alligator strap accentuates the finesse of this 24-piece limited edition.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / © Hermès/David Marchon
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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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 The latest creation from HUBLOT and celebrated Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami is finally here – and it may well be the duo’s most eye-catching and exceptional creation to date. Introducing the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow, reimagining the artist’s iconic smiling flower as a sapphire sculpture set with colorful gemstones and fitted with HUBLOT’s first central tourbillon movement.

Takashi Murakami in front of the Hublot Ginza Boutique with Julien Tornare, Hublot CEO

Transcending the preconceived notions of contemporary art, Takashi Murakami created his own art movement dubbed «Superflat», extending from fine arts such as painting, sculptures and installations to more commercial media such as fashion and animation. Blurring the line between high and low arts, Murakami melds the aesthetic of the Japanese artistic tradition with contemporary art and culture. Of all his works, the most iconic is the smiling flower, which HUBLOT has sought to bring into a watchmaking context through several collaborative pieces. 

The MP-15 is the symbol of a friendship in full bloom, born from a shared passion for breaking down boundaries and going beyond expectations. HUBLOT first began working with Murakami in 2021, with a shared drive of breaking down boundaries and going beyond expectations with their respective artforms. After his eponymous Classic Fusion models and a series of NFT artworks paired with unique pieces, HUBLOT and Takashi Murakami took their partnership to the next level with the unveiling of the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon for the Only Watch 2023 charity auction. Reimagining one of Murakami’s most emblematic motifs, the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon took on the «smiling flower» and transfigured it from Murakami’s signature aesthetic into a wearable sculpture that seamlessly merges contemporary art, avant-garde watchmaking and exceptional gem-setting; the latter of which HUBLOT has pioneered with unexpected techniques and a mastering of the perfect rainbow effect. This requires carefully selecting gemstones that work together in a perfect transition of tones. 

Meticulously crafted from a block of Sapphire crystal, the modestly sized 42mm smiling flower case features twelve petals. True to Murakami’s highly chromatic palette, the twelve petals feature polished Titanium inlays that are set with 444 colored gemstones in total, including brilliant-cut Rubies, Pink Sapphires, Amethysts, Blue Sapphires, Blue Topazes, Tsavorites and Yellow or Orange Sapphires. These stones are grouped together so that each petal is in a different vibrant color, just like the original Murakami smiling flower. 

More than just an incredible feat of gem-setting however, the MP-15 features a truly revolutionary mechanical caliber. At the heart of the HUB9015 calibre is the central flying tourbillon, which can be admired through the domed sapphire crystal engraved with two twinkling eyes and a smiling mouth. A first for HUBLOT, the central tourbillon is an exceedingly rare type of complication that demands advanced engineering and reimagining how a mechanical movement is built. In the MP-15, it is animated by means of a manual-winding caliber that boasts an exceptional power reserve of 120 hours – enough to run for nearly a whole week. To make the winding experience as effortless as possible, HUBLOT has created a special rechargeable stylus that’s placed on the crown, which winds the twin barrels in 100 revolutions. 

With this work of sculptural, wearable art, the notion of innovative and original watchmaking nonetheless takes center-stage. Surrounding the MP-15’s central flying tourbillon and keeping its view unobstructed, the hours and minutes are indicated by two hand tips that revolve around its periphery. The hands are actually positioned beneath the tourbillon cage, with just their tips bent upwards and outwards thanks to an intricate co-axial construction. Making the reading of time effortless and intuitive, the opening features a flange ring set with twelve baton hour markers, each continuing the color of the petal. The visual intrigue of the MP-15 is further enhanced by the fact that most of the movement’s components have been skeletonized, which appear as if floating in a vacuum. A true feat of superlative watchmaking. 

The finishing touch comes in the form of the strap, which is transparent and decorated with Takashi Murakami’s signature flower motif. Like the case, the deployant buckle is crafted in Sapphire crystal and Titanium. 

An artistic endeavor that’s bound to garner the appreciation of contemporary art lovers for its audacity and discerning watch aficionados for its complexity, the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow is a limited edition of 20 pieces, available to HUBLOT boutiques and authorized retailers around the world upon request. 

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Hublot #Hublot
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After its huge success in 2023, Jimmy Choo x Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon returns. The second instalment of this bold collaboration delves deeper into the story of the Sailor Guardians, bringing to life five more beloved characters from the iconic manga series. The capsule collection featuring footwear, bags and accessories draws on inspiration from the celebrated magical girls und is in stores now.

Personally speaking I am obsessed with the footwear. So many cool pieces.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Jimmy Choo
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