Sandra‘s Closet

Flamingo Park is one of M∙A∙C’s Spring 2016 collections, and it’s exactly what you would expect… bold and vibrant! Plunge into the punchy pleasures of pink in a freshly made batch of scrumptious colours that let you have your cake, and wear it too.
Glisten pretty on a sunny day with Powder Blush, a fun way to bring delicious colour to your cheeks. Paint it pink and get your just desserts anytime, but be ready to share!

Beauty Powder – CHF 33.00
Pearl Blossom – light pink with silver pearlized pigments repromote
Sunny Surprise – soft peach

M∙A∙C Studio Nail Lacquer – CHF 18.00
Miami – warm pink coral
Spoonful of Sugar – soft pink glitter with pink pearl

Pigment – CHF 35.00
Rose – rose with copper sparkle (frost)
Golden Olive – high frosted green-gold (frost)
Tan – muted pinky brown bronze (frost)

Powder Blush – CHF 33.00
Let’s Be Friends – blue hot-pink (satin)
Life’s A Picnic – hot reddish pink (satin)
Oh, My! – reddish mid-tone coral (satin) (online exclusive)
Pink Swoon – soft yellow baby-pink (satin)
Spring Flock – light bright coral (satin)
This Could Be Fun – soft violet-purple (satin)
What I Fancy – soft bright apricot (satin)

Brush – CHF 54.00
129SH Powder/Blush

Lipstick – CHF 28.00
Be Silly – hot fuchsia pink (matte)
Flocking Fabulous – bright coral-red (cremesheen + pearl)
Have Your Cake – bright magenta (matte)
Long Legged & Fabulous – soft baby pink (cremesheen + pearl)
Nice to Meet You – deep pink-red (cremesheen)
Please Me – muted rosy-tinted pink (matte)
Saint Germain – clean pastel pink (amplified)
Silly – bright white-pink (matte)
The Fashion Flock – bright pink-coral (matte) (online exclusive)

Lip Pencil – CHF 22.00
Chic Trick – amped-up fuchsia
Embrace Me – vivid pinkish fuchsia
In Synch – bright yellow pink

Cremesheen Glass – CHF 32.00
Look Who’s Here! – soft pink with blue pearl
Petite Indulgence – bright blue-pink
Playful Petal – electric magenta
Such Sweeties – pastel baby pink
Sweet Tooth – warm mid-tone pink

On my shopping list:
Powder Blush Pink Swoon, Lipstick Be Silly and Have Your Cake and Cremesheen Glass Such Sweeties. 

ARE YOU PICKING ANYTHING UP?

The limited edition collection is available from March 2016 at all M∙A∙C counters and www.maccosmetics.ch.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

This March, JO MALONE will bring you closer to nature with the launch of the new limited «THE HERB GARDEN» collection. Comprised of five fragrances created by Anne Flipo, this extravagant series marries together unexpected ingredients to bring out the best in both.

No matter the season, this garden has something for everybody.:

SORREL & LEMON THYME
«It is those stolen few moments when you step outside to breathe in the new season and find yourself enveloped with green and vivid scents.»

Top Notes: Bigarade, Petitgrain
Middle Notes: Sorrel, Lemon Thyme, Rosemary
Base Notes: Geranium Leaves, Moss
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WILD STRAWBERRY & PARSLEY
«This peppery scent evokes those late summer afternoons, when shadows lengthen and the
sun mellows.»

Top Notes: Parsley, Tomato Leaves, Blackcurrant
Middle Notes: Blackcurrant, Violet Leaves
Base Note: Moss
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NASTURTIUM & CLOVER
«This fragrance is all about the thrill of getting lost in a rambling, bucolic and rustic English garden;
a surprise around every corner.»

Top Notes: Rocket, Lemon
Middle Notes: Nasturtium, Jasmine
Base Note: Vetiver
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CARROT BLOSSOM & FENNEL

«This unexpected cologne conjures the earthy satisfaction of a home harvest: the journey from planting a garden, nurturing it, finding fresh ingredients and then finally reaching that moment of cutting into homegrown fennel and slicing a crisp, sweet carrot.»

Top Notes: Carrot, Fennel
Middle Notes: Rose, Orange Flower Water,
Base Note: Moss
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LAVENDER & CORIANDER 
«This scent captures the deep warmth of midday heat on high summer days; the calming quality
of lavender juxtaposed with the energy of coriander for a muscular, clean modern fougère. The most masculine of the five fragrances.»

Top Notes: Lavender, Coriander
Middle Note: Sage
Base Note: Tonka Bean

Available from March 2016 for CHF 72.00 each Cologne.
And isn’t the model just absolutely adorable?!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Jo Malone

Ellie Goulding, the powerhouse pop goddess, brings her blonde, bold spirit to M·A·C in a collaboration that’s as mesmerizing as her music. Inspired by the light and dark dichotomy so present in her artwork and as a performer, Ellie’s thoughtfully curated collection emulates her two signature looks: effortless au naturel by day, and breathtaking bombshell by night.

Ellie Goulding with me

HALCYON NIGHTS | CHF 60.00| LIMITED EDITION

Starry Eyed Cream high pearl (Frost) (Eyeshadow)
You My Everything Mid-tone peachy brown (Matte) (Eyeshadow)
Hanging On Muted plum-brown (Satin) (Eyeshadow)
Saddle Golden orange brown (Matte) (Eyeshadow)
This Love Pinky orange-pearl (Cream Colour Base)

HALCYON DAYS | CHF 60.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Root Red taupey brown with shimmer (Cream Colour Base)
Tint Soft peachy brown with shimmer (Cream Colour Base)
Wished I Stayed Light cream pearl (Cream Colour Base)
Every Time You Go Creamy peachy pink (Cream Colour Base)
Medium Dark Blot Pressed Powder Medium dark

LIPSTICK | CHF 31.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Only You Muted mid-tone coral (Cremesheen)
Without Your Love Warm seashell pink (Cremesheen)

PLUSHGLASS | CHF 32.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Explosion Warm light golden shimmer
Goodness Gracious Creamy pinky peach

PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL | CHF 31.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Revved Up Creamy peach
Innocent Nude beige

POWDER BLUSH DUO | CHF 39.00| LIMITED EDITION

I’ll Hold My Breath Medium warm bronze / Peachy pink pearl (Matte/Satin)

HAUTE & NAUGHTY | CHF 34.00| LIMITED EDITION

Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Black

LASH | CHF 19.00 | LIMITED EDITION

20 Lash
30 Lash

LUSTRE DROPS | CHF 32.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Pink Rebel Blue-pink with gold pearl

BRUSHES | LIMITED EDITION

209 Eyeliner (CHF 32.00)
129 Powder/Blush (CHF 54.00)
217 Blending Brush (CHF 34.00)

The collection is in stores now. Available exclusively at all M∙A∙C Manor counters, M∙A∙C Stores and www.maccosmetics.ch.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and © Sandra Bauknecht

This spring, CHANEL pays tribute to my favorite city in the world, Los Angeles, with their upcoming make-up collection L.A. SUNRISE. Discover the most beautiful colours that reveal the vibrant mood of an endless summer in the City of Angels. Flashes of purple, teal and green capture the city’s carefree spirit, while a dreamy spectrum of pink, coral and raspberry shades evoke the California morning skies.

SUNKISS RIBBON BLUSH | CHF 70.00 | LIMITED EDITION

In an interlaced-ribbon design, this exclusive creation brightens cheeks with a radiant palette of pink, beige and coral, and leaves a smooth, satin finish.

ILLUSION D’OMBRE | CHF 47.00

Ocean Light (122)
Griffith Green (126)
Moonlight Pink (118)

LES 4 OMBRES | CHF 77.00

Tissé Beverly Hills (262)

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF | CHF 35.00

Fervent Blue (924)
Pacific Green (925)
Purple Choc (926)

ROUGE COCO SHINE | CHF 46.00

Shipshape (114)

Mighty (116)
Energy (118)

LE VERNIS | CHF 33.00

Sunset Strip (683)

The collection is in stores in Switzerland Mid January 2016.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

I am a coffee addict and I always adore NESPRESSO‘s new creations for the Christmas season. This year’s scents turn to pure indulgence.

Have fun discovering the new gourmand limited editions that all contain only natural flavors and don’t miss the amazing recipe at the end of this post!

VARIATIONS LIMITED EDITION – Vanilla Amaretti
Indulgent almond and vanilla flavors, reminiscent of sweet amaretti biscuits, enhance the roundness of Livanto.

VARIATIONS LIMITED EDITION – Vanilla Cardamom
The delicate harmony between vanilla and cardamom aromas awakens Livanto’s toasted notes for a surprising coffee experience.

VARIATIONS LIMITED EDITION – Ciocco Ginger
The daring marriage of Livanto’s fragrant roaster notes with dark chocolate flavour is livened up by ginger hints, offering you a delighting experience.

TROPICAL CIOCCO GINGER

YOU WILL NEED:
1 Ciocco Ginger capsule
1 slice of lemon
1 cl cherry syrup
15 cl ginger beer
Crushed ice
1 Ritual Recipe glass
1 Aeroccino or milk frother

PREPARATION:
Cut the lemon slice in quarters and put it into the glass. Add the cherry syrup, then the crushed ice and crush further. Pour the ginger beer. Moreover, pour one Ciocco Ginger Espresso (40 ml) in a recipient and foam it together with 3 ice cubes. Finally, add it on top of the ginger beer and decorate with a slice of lemon.

Merry X-mas to all of you!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Nespresso

This holiday, all we want is M·A·C Mariah Carey, featuring «All I Want» lipstick in a luminous frosted champagne. One shimmery swipe makes your lips as fierce and timeless as the icon herself. Exclusively online. In Switzerland available from February 2016 for CHF 28.00.

I am wearing it already and am in love with this shade. You can work it with different lip liner colors for multiple effects.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC COSMETICS

She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan and a fashion imperative everywhere. Hello Kitty® is a pop icon with fans ranging from four to forever, and she is OPI’s newest muse.

The collaboration celebrates all things happy, cute, colorful and sweet with 12 limited-edition nail lacquers and matching GelColor shades. One thing is for sure, Hello Kitty enthusiasts will face a candy store dilemma – which to choose from among sweet and glittering pinks, bright reds, shimmering white shades, and more, for a limited time only.

The collection «Hello Kitty by OPI» will be available from January 6, 2016 for at least three months. One bottle is CHF 19.90.

Gosh, I love Hello Kitty!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of OPI

To celebrate the end-of-year holidays, Giorgio Armani Beauty has chosen to pay tribute to 30’s and 40’s film legends.

Queens of Hollywood Glamour, the enigmatic Marlene Dietrich, platinum bombshell Jean Harlow and flamboyant Rita Hayworth captivated millions of film-goers with their undeniable chic. Typical of the glamour of the era, their sophisticated style fascinates to this day: translucent complexions, radiant eyes highlighted with a subtle dash of eyeliner, and scarlet mouths to complete the look.

Giorgio Armani’s oversized Luxe Is More Face & Eye Palette features ten harmonious eyeshadow shades, a silky compact powder and two shades of cream foundation.
CHF 169.00

The now famous Giorgio Armani Eye Tint is available in three light-infused nude shades. The classic formula for this product has been enriched in ‘Mirage Bright Silver’ pearl particles and pigments to create dashes of silvery light to intensify the gaze:

N°16 Rose Platinum, N°17 Hollywood, N°18 Silver Mirage
CHF 52.00 each

Combined, mix and match-style with the Luxe Is More eyeshadows, the Eye Tint fluid can be used like an eyeliner or layered for a sophisticated look.

More sophisticated than a lip gloss, and more radiant than a matte lipstick, the must-have Lip Maestro lip lacquer is more desirable than ever before with a ‘Fire Spectral’ pearl- enriched formula. Iridescent pearl particles have been added to the classic formula for the first time to enhance the original matte finish with unique luminosity. And let’s not forget the velvety-soft feeling upon contact with the lips, and the unparalleled comfort even after several hours of wear.

N° 405 Orient, N° 406 Sultan, N° 414 Pure Red, N° 507 Boudoir, N° 508 Pearly nude, N° 509 Ruby Nude, CHF 51.00 each

The collection is in stores now. I am absolutely in love with these products!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani

I have been in love with Dior‘s VIII Grand Bal watch collection since its launch in 2011. «A ball gown must be the one of your dreams, and must also make you a dream-like creature. In my opinion, it is just as important as a suit in a woman’s wardrobe. And so wonderful for morale...», said Christian Dior once.
As a result, in addition to the daytime and cocktail designs, the Dior VIII wardrobe also features evening designs with the “Dior Inversé” calibre, where the functional oscillating weight on the dial is reminiscent of the swirling of a ball gown.

This year, Dior VIII Grand Bal “Plissé soleil” dons new colors for this limited edition. Adorned with the color combination of deep blue sea of the dial with the sea-green of the oscillating weight, nicely contrasting the grey mother-of-pearl pleating, the 36mm model is a timepiece that’s equipped with an automatic movement that is exclusive to the House of Dior, the unique oscillating weight on the ball dial mirrors the hypnotic swirl of a classic Dior gown.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Dior

Jeremy Scott with me

 Ten years of creative freedom. Ten years of explosive, ravishing humor. Happy Birthday to one of the most fun collaborations: Longchamp and Jeremy Scott celebrate their 10th anniversary.

10 years of pure creativity

His irreverence is applauded, his audacity hailed. Jeremy Scott is part of a closed circle of designers who have no fear. A lover of Pop prints and bold colors, he is known for shaking up the catwalk with his extravagant designs. It is with this “enfant terrible” of the fashion world that Longchamp chose to team up in 2006. The unusual alliance between the legendary French leather craftsman and the turbulent designer came as a surprise to more than a few. Yet the partnership is perfectly in line with the label’s style.

Limited edition for the 10th anniversary “Greetings from Hollywood”

Scott was given the challenge to rework the legendary Le Pliage® bag. Every season, the designer takes inspiration from his favorite pattern in his ready-to-wear collection and adds it to the label’s flagship bag. I am so in love with his newest limited edition and of course his Barbie® collection for Moschino!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Longchamp