Sandra‘s Closet

I love the piano, it’s my favorite instrument. This season the piano keyboard has inspired many designers. Listening to a piano concert or even better playing yourself in this look is the ultimate fashion goal.

Get the look: Ruffled silk-georgette top by Elie Saab, pleated jacquard-knit skirt by Proenza Schouler, Dolce Box piano tote and embellished leather pumps, both by Dolce & Gabbana.

If you are thinking about getting a piano, have a look at my favorite one which is said to be the best one in the world: the MODEL D by STEINWAY & SONS. For over 160 years, the company has been dedicated to the art of piano making, setting the uncompromising standard for sound, touch, beauty, and investment value.

Do you want to be my play date?

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, © Sandra Bauknecht

In the world of fashion, Gucci is the hot ticket at the moment! Alessandro Michele’s revolution is still going on strong season after season and may have not yet reached its final peek yet. His newest must-have is the Gucci Queercore shoe collection, which honors the eponymous 1980s gay punk movement. Serpents on the heels, bees and multi-straps, you just have to choose the model and the color!

Have fun!

Queercore embellished leather ankle boots

Queercore embellished leather ankle boots

Queercore brogue knee boot

Queercore brogue monk shoe

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Gucci

Get the look (from collage above): Striped open-knit blazer and matching flared pants, both by Balmain, stretch-jersey turtleneck top by Theory, Elephant striped leather shoulder bag by Loewe, laser-cut suede ankle boots by Alaïa and gold-tone, resin and crystal clip earrings by Dolce & Gabbana.

Yes, we’re almost through January and yes, it’s pretty bad: baltic temperatures, dark all the time, hardly anything left in your size in any of the sales. But try not to take it too hard. Instead indulge in the new season and take some bold stripes to fight the winter blues.

I have spent the last week with a rapt, sunny smile on my face, trying to out-cheer these grim conditions with the help of some vibrant colors that you can easily incorporate in your wardrobe.

Strapless striped jacquard dress by Delpozo

Bold stripes are trending this summer. If you would like to wear them now, just add a turtleneck for more warmth. This is what I would call beating January!

Or escape to the Caribbean as I did…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands

The grocery store isn’t the only place you’ll be seeing pineapples this spring. The designers have discovered that pineapples are not just a yummy fruit but can also add an interesting element to this season’s fashion looks.

I am currently obsessing over Dolce & Gabbana‘s take on the tropical fruit.
Get the look: Pineapple-print ruffled cotton-poplin dress, Sicily medium pineapple-print leather tote, pineapple earrings and Keira sandals with pineapple heels, all by Dolce & Gabbana.

For the more modest among you, check out the ones below…

LoL, Sandra

Pineapple embroidered suede foldable-heel loafers by Aquazzura

Printed jacquard dress by House of Holland

Milo medium suede-trimmed perforated leather tote by Chloé

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands

Looking for new and creative ways to show your loved one how much you care? You don’t have to save romance just for February 14, why not make every day Valentine’s Day! Saying «I love you» has never been easier, especially for those finding it hard to express their feelings directly. Gentlemen, here we go, I have the perfect gift.

Dolce & Gabbana‘s printed metallic leather box clutch is crafted from laser-cut metallic leather and printed with a playful message designed to look like lipstick. This Italian-made accessory has a handy internal mirror and the label’s signature flower-embellished padlock. Attach the strap to carry it over your shoulder.

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana

In general, we are more confronted in life with things that appear real, but most of the time are usually fake. In terms of fashion this season, we are confronted with «fake» T-shirts that are actually true designer pieces, but are looking like counterfeit products.

Appliquéd distressed printed cotton-jersey T-shirt by Gucci

From Alessandro Michele‘s brilliant idea to create a plain white tee printed with the house’s GG with its signature green and red stripe that looked like a bootleg copy to Dolce & Gabbana‘s logo play.

Shopper «GG Ghost Real» by Gucci

Both tapped into the same ideas as Gucci‘s collaboration with graffiti artist Trouble Andrew, aka GucciGhost, for F/W 2016, when he sprayed bags with the word «Real» above the house’s name, that flew off the shelves and will come back this season.

T-shirts in the collage from left to right: T-shirt «Drunk and Gorgeous» and T-shirt «Daiquiri & Ginfiz», both by Dolce & Gabbana, appliquéd distressed printed cotton-jersey T-shirt and distressed and floral embroidered logo T-shirt, both by Gucci.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana

The classic blue and/or white shirt gets a serious makeover with a modern twist on menswear styles. From elongated ties that wrap the sleeves to cutout ruffles at the back, those shirts come with a fun and playful take on tailoring and are an absolut must for all fashion lovers.

LoL, Sandra

Enzo open-back wrap-effect ruffled striped cotton-poplin shirt by Sandy Liang

Striped cotton wrap long shirt by Jacquemus

Striped cotton-poplin shirt by Tibi

Striped cotton-poplin shirt by Adam Lippes

Bow-embellished cotton Oxford and poplin shirt by Jacquemus

St. Barts cotton-poplin peplum top by Johanna Ortiz

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands

For Resort 2017, MIU MIU launches the ‘pareo’ skirt. Inspired by a journey, this infinitely adaptable and audacious design represents the rejection of formality and the independent spirit of the Miu Miu girl as she travels the world broadening her knowledge and experience in the pursuit of personal freedom.

The ‘pareo’ skirt is available in three variations: in cotton voile Vichy or ‘planet’ prints and in a crêpe de chine check. All are universally recognisable, democratic and as optimistic and light-hearted as the woman who chooses to wear them.

Beloved by continents as diverse as Asia and Africa, the charm of the ‘pareo’ skirt lies in both its simplicity and immediacy. It is at once familiar – worn equally by men and women across the globe – and highly individual – no two people need ever wear it in quite the same way. In that sense, the ‘pareo’ skirt is transformative, the ultimate expression of the liberating qualities of the contemporary woman’s wardrobe.

Available from selected Miu Miu stores worldwide, each ‘pareo’ skirt comes packaged in a special soft fabric envelope stamped with the iconic Miu Miu name, sold at 390€.
Perfect for your next trip to the beach or to layer your next fall look.

TO SHOP MIU MIU ONLINE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Miu Miu

During last Gucci’s Cruise 2017 collection fashion show which took place on June 2, 2016 at the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey in London, UK, models wore the following timepieces that will surely be on every fashionista’s which list next season:

Le Marché des Merveilles, small 22mm size, carved antique gold colored case with rotating feline head cover, crown with pearl, white mother of pearl dial, carved antique gold colored rigid bangle, with interlocking G logo at both ends, case back with bee motif engraving, quartz movement.

G-Timeless, medium 38mm version, carved antique gold colored case, silver guilloche dial, antique gold colored indexes with different motifs: tiger, head, bee, star, triangle hear, see through case back with engraved bee on oscillating weight, carved antique gold colored bracelet, automatic movement.

Transparent Plexiglas case with black-grey-black stripe, medium rectangle 40 x 24mm size, yellow gold colored skeleton dial, grey transparent Plexiglas bangle with yellow gold studs and printed gold bee motif, engraved bee motif on the case back, quartz movement.

TO SHOP GUCCI WATCHES, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Gucci

Great news! Karl Lagerfeld will present the Chanel Cruise 2017 collection on May 3rd 2016 in Cuba. So next Spring the fashion pack will go on a trip to Havana, the country’s capital.

I expect a vibrant and colorful collection. The early ’90s Chanel shows came immediately to my mind… how exciting!

LoL, Sandra

Chanel S/S1994

Photos: Via Vogue.com