Summer Feeling

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Matthew Williamson has just got in some new gorgeous kaftans and jumpsuits for your holiday season. They are stylish cover-ups for your swimwear, moreover very comfortable and work also very well in the evening. The colours are amazing and blend in perfectly. If you are interested, please contact the London store by phone +44 20 7629 6200.

LoL, Sandra

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Beaded Kaftan £695.-


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Jumpsuit £ 995.-


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Beaded kaftan £695.-, belt £160.-


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Short kaftan with brooch £ 650.-


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Long kaftan with brooch £895.-


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Long kaftan with brooch £895.-

It Is a Juicy World

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Paris Hilton at Madame Tussauds

Paris Hilton at Madame Tussauds

It is Sunday and I feel totally cozy. When I am at home, I usually wear all sorts of track suits, mostly by Juicy Couture. By transforming the sloppy sweat suit into a sexy uniform, the brand has been on everyone`s lips since quite a while. Spotted on many celebrities, it seems to be perfect for everyday life. Paris Hilton, a big fan of the label, is even displayed at Madame Tussauds wax museum in London in Juicy Couture.

In the US it is quite usual to wear the comfortable clothes to all sorts of different occassions from grocery shopping to lunch. In Europe, the trainer look is becoming more and more part of a fashionable wardrobe during the day. I could live in those, sooooo comfy and still body-consciously sexy, also great for yoga and pilates. By the way, the quality is amazing, you can wash them a zillion times.

Apart from the tracksuits, Juicy Couture offers a lot more, from cute underwear to kids clothing, dog couture, jewelry and a lot of fun stuff.

I am totally in love with those cute pieces above. The colour combo of mint green and soft pink is enchanting. Who could resist a girl in such a cute bathrobe at the breakfast table sipping her coffee?

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Pam Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor

Juicy Couture changed the flavour of casual dress and style. The company was founded by two smart Californian women Pam Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor in 1994 and belongs since 2003 to the Liz Claiborne group. The brand extended their product range to include ready-to-wear, denim and more. The sister line Bird by Juicy Couture was introduced last year, a more serious fashion that offers a great value for money. I recommend it warmly to you.

Usher in an era of relaxed luxe that will sooner or later take over the world!

LoL, Sandra

Heart to Resist

Heart to Resist

It is the meterological beginning of summer today. Let`s leave it like that. Probably we can convince the sun to come out with this stunning look for less money. It is an exciting mix of plaid and print having that certain something.

The modern bustier dress emphasises the feminine figure and is marked down already at $35.50. You can keep the picture sweet with a heart printed boyfriend jacket, available at Topshop for £55.-. Another shot of colour like the red hot bag for approximately $65.- adds lightness and joie de vivre. The mint green shoes by Charlotte Olympia are a real splurge but so worth it, my advice wait for the sale that will start very soon.

OPI`s glitter nail polish with little hearts would match the look perfectly "Heart to Resist"OPI`s glitter nail polish with little hearts would match the look perfectly “Heart to Resist”

Do not forget it is all about that special twist. Sometimes the oddest ideas boast the best combinations.
Be brave and punch the air!

LoL, Sandra

It’s a Peach!

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This is one of my favourite colour schemes this summer: Flesh tones like nude, peach, and abricot combined with light bleached denim. The very up-to-date match looks so fresh and still not too sweet like pastels often do.

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One of my favourite accessories is the Monogram Denim Shawl by Louis Vuitton in azur (see photo) or blue. It adds a lovely touch to almost every outfit.
Enjoy your new complexion!

LoL, Sandra

Feeling Great in Stella McCartney

Feeling Great in Stella

Today I would like to show you some of my favourite looks by Stella McCartney for this summer. As you might already know, I am a very big fan of the British designer. The daughter of Paul McCartney designs clothes for modern confident women. They look stylish, feminine but are also very comfortable and work through day and night.  A lifelong vegetarian, Stella doesn`t manufacture anything in leather or fur. She uses a lot of eco-friendly and organic materials. The soles of her shoes have a stamp saying: “Suitable for vegetarians“.
Could becoming an environmentalist be more in vogue?

Below you will find my own selection. For further enquiries and store locations, please visit Stella`s homepage. For my Zurich based readers, I recommend a shopping trip to Salvatore Schito (In Gassen 14, 8001 Zürich). The store carries a lovely selection of her designs for this summer. A wide range of her accessories can also be found at Lovers Lane.

Just for your information: The prefix “vintage” should only indicate that those pieces are from previous seasons. You might be lucky and find some of them still at www.yoox.com or www.theoutnet.com.
Get inspired!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Stella Denim Skirt

Lace top and denim skirt both by STELLA MCCARTNEY, shoes CHLOE and hat VINTAGE BALENCIAGA.


Stella Zebradress

Zebra print dress by STELLA MCCARTNEY, XXL bag CHANEL and boots GUCCI.


Stella Military Dress

Camouflage print dress by STELLA MCCARTNEY, shoes CHLOE, belt BOTTEGA VENETA and bag VINTAGE YSL.


Stella Flower Dress

Striped flower dress by STELLA MCCARTNEY, strappy sandals GUCCI and denim bag with tassels both LOUIS VUITTON.


Stella Glitter

Sequined top, pants and smoking blazer, all by STELLA MCCARTNEY, shoes and bag, both VINTAGE PRADA.


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Jumpsuit by STELLA MCCARTNEY, neckpiece MATTHEW WILLIAMSON, shoes and clutch MIU MIU.


Happy Easter

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Easter marks the first appearance of spring colours and dresses for the stylish fashionistas. Even if there might me snow on the ground, the appetite for ruffles, florals and brights is big at this time of the year. Easter has this wonderful element of spring fever and romantic pastels belong to that festive day. Here is my suggestion for the perfect Easter Egg Hunt outfit: The pink beaded drape dress by Temperley London is so lovely in combination with the trendy strappy satin ankle boots by Burberry Prorsum, the reflector-embellished leather clutch by Maison Martin Margiela and the rose cocktail ring by Roberto Cavalli.

All the chocolate eggs will be yours as your stunning look will distract the others from focusing on the game. Happy Easter!

LoL, Sandra

The Green Mile

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Green comes in all shades this summer. Due to the military trend on the runways, camouflage prints and olive colours are among the must-haves. In addition floral patterns were seen everywhere along with soft pastel peppermint tones. Here are some of my suggestions to get the look right. Start mixing different shades and add some flower accessories like the cute Vivienne Westwood bag or Oscar de la Renta headband above.

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A great entrance makes the combination of camouflage and animal print. A military jacket like Balmain’s stunning interpretation here is the absolute It-piece this season along with Stella McCartney‘s camouflage print dress.

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Mint green is always lovely in union with different water colours like turquoise for example. Do the unexpected and add a bold accessory to get that twist that is so hard to copy.
My preferred choice is yellow as it works great with all sorts of green.

Happy Saint Patrick`s day to my Irish readers!

LoL, Sandra

Bold Colours

Mixing purple, yellow, red and green in one outfit, sounds probably quite shocking to you. But have a look for yourself, it makes a pretty awesome fashion statement.
Combining bold colours can look amazingly stylish and not at all clownesque. The key is to add an accessory that has all the colours of the look in it like the Alexander McQueen silk scull print scarf in this set.

Happy experimenting!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands

Happy Valentine`s Day

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With lots of love from me for Valentine`s Day I styled some beautiful looks for you. Light pastels are everywhere this summer. Romanticism seeks for special attention. Especially nude and pale pink are among the favourite shades. Hairbands, ruffles, frills, lace and pearls would be a good way to finish your soft and glowing appearance. But it is not all about sweetness, it is more about a sugar-coated glamour that speaks the language of feminine sexuality.

Unveil the new pretty and the love will be all yours! Happy Valentine`s Day!

LoL, Sandra

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Two Trends in One: Strapless & Floral

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Floral prints and flower embellishments are big this upcoming summer as are strapless dresses. Here I have a great piece for you for only £45.- combining those two trends. You can order it at www.topshop.com. Wear it with a statement bag like the Miu Miu one and some sizzling strappy sandals (Proenza Schouler) that will help you avoiding a too girly look. Anchor your feminine appearance with some bangles and blushed cheeks.

Start blooming and feel your best every day!

LoL, Sandra