I love Disney connotations in fashion as seen at Marc Jacobs for example or Givenchy, but I truly adore a subtle way yet clearly referable form like those amazing Minnie Mouse inspired heels by Oscar Tiye. The label’s founders Amina Muaddi and Irina Curutz wanted to create the perfect shoe, “capable of expressing elegance and strength.”
The must-have sandals are punctuated with round appliqués at the back to resemble our favorite lady mouse. Made in Italy, each pair has a signature magenta lining and cushioned insole that ensures comfort. The cute heels come in different ways – good news is that most of them are now on sale.
LoL, Sandra
Minnie glittered leather sandals (30% off)
Minnie black leather sandals
Minnie gold glitter sandals (30% off)
Photos: Courtesy of Oscar Tiye
Last March upon writing today’s post, I knew already that the Dior ‘J’ADIOR’ slingbacks will be undoubtedly the most sought after shoes of the season. Maria Grazia Chiuri, who is the first female designer to head up the house of Dior in it’s 70 year history, rocked her runway debut with slogan tees, tutu skirts and a shoe that has reached a cult status in an instant.
But ladies, it is not only the clothes and accessories, that make a woman beautiful. We also need to work on our radiance when nobody is watching us. Therefore I would like to recommend to you today Dior Prestige La Lotion Essence de Rose.
Combining the power of a fresh essence with the comfort of a milky lotion, this first step of your daily beauty routine in the morning (and at night) is drenched in hydrating agents to deeply moisturize the skin and to wrap it in a protective veil all day long. It doubles the age-defying effectiveness of your other products to reveal a fresher, more luminous complexion.
How It Works:
Through a unique process, Dior Science releases the vital essence concentrated at the heart of Rose de Granville cells and creates the patented Micro-Reviving Rose Water™. La Lotion Essence de Rose reinvigorates circulation and flow between skin cells. Full of life, the skin is infused with a natural rosy radiance again.
Personal experience:
My skin feels after only 4 weeks of use perfectly invigorated. It is softer, more supple and revitalized. Even after not sleeping a lot, my complexion is less dull and wrinkles seem diminish.
TO SHOP DIOR PRESTIGE LA LOTION ESSENCE DE ROSE, CLICK HERE PLEASE.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Dior and © Sandra Bauknecht
Even Cinderella would be jealous of the shoe of 2017, mules of all shapes and sizes have been spotted allover. My new favorite? A version that’s been reinvented with a vintage Barbie feel in gorgeous nude hues. The stiletto mule can be styled for both casual and dressy moments, worn from brunch to dinner and everything in between.
1 Myla satin mules by Jimmy Choo
2 Birdie cutout metallic leather mules by Sophia Webster
3 Embellished knotted satin mules by No. 21
4 Andrea patent-leather mules by Giuseppe Zanetti
5 Embellished satin mules by Miu Miu
6 Keely knotted satin mules by Jimmy Choo
Or shop the modern transparent Cinderella mules (that still look completely nostalgic) here:
Transparent mules (SEASON 4) by Yeezy
Happy Shopping! Don’t forget…
Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Today is Mother’s Day, a day that should always be in fashion. To all the strong women out there who have raised kids and dedicated their love and energy to their families, have a look at this fun FEMINIST COLLECTION by Del Toro that is exclusively available at MODA OPERANDI, for both women and children.
The Future Is Female Slipper
Fashion trends aside, 2017 is the year of the power woman. But don’t slip on your grey suit and shoulder pads – or burn your bra – just yet, go for fun feminist slogans (as seen on the DIOR tees), from “Pussy Power” to “Feminist AF.” Del Toro’s classic velvet loafers are a chic take on statement-making style.
Here are my favorites! I am off to get spoilt on Mother’s Day…
LoL, Sandra
Pussy Power Slipper
Nasty Woman Slipper
Feminist AF Slipper
She Persisted Slipper
Love Is Love Slipper
Photos: Courtesy of Del Toro
These Dolce & Gabbana heels are a testament to innovative design. They are playful, thought-provoking, and are one-of-a-kind pieces of art – high octane I would call them.
1 Carretto Siciliano Print Pumps
2 Kiera Polka-Dot Print Sandals
3 Under the Sea Embellished Sandals
4 Pineapple Print Platform Sandals
A flower boquet I would love to wear.
Embellished Satin Sandals
And the next season doesn’t stop! Then the heels come with the vase. Aren’t those sandals to die for? Now available for pre-order from Dolce & Gabbana‘s Pre-fall 2017 collection.
Embellished Patent-Leather Sandals
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
When you have thought that your GUCCI Ace Sneakers were already on top of the fashion tribe, you are mistaken. It is time to pimp you footwear and make them truly unique.
For Pre-fall 2017 Gucci offers a large variety of fun embroidered leather embellishments that can be secured and removed using the metal snaps at the back. But careful when you order, they ship as single pieces. So if you prefer the same ones on both shoes, you have to get two.
Have fun mixing-and-matching with your compatible Ace styles!
Available for pre-order by clicking here
. Delivery between now and 15/06/2017.
And I am sure that the clips work for other sneakers, too…:-).
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Gucci
They are back! First spotted on the F/W 2016 runway, Balenciaga’s sequin-embellished satin pumps are truly a piece of art. For me, it was love at first sight.
Embellished satin pumps in blue
Everything about these shoes is perfection, the satin, the heel shape and height and of course the exquisite sequin embroidery. The only drop of bitterness is the price tag of CHF 2400!
But still another one to add to the wish list for you! Isn’t it interesting that Demna Gvasalia relaunches some of his bestsellers this season again?! It reminds me a lot of what Hedi Slimane did when he was at Saint Laurent. On one side, it is absolutely great because those expensive must-haves such those heels cannot be added to a specific season which I adore, on the other side he will have to be careful that it doesn’t get boring over time.
Embellished satin pumps in pink
Embellished satin pumps in green
Embellished satin pumps in black
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Balenciaga
Casual days at the pool, comfy evenings at home, today I would like to present you the most exquisite versions of the basic slip-on sandals.
1 Embellished slip-on sandals by Chloé
2 Ode embellished slip-on sandals by Fendi
3 Slidy Viv leather slip-on sandals by Roger Vivier
4 Kerenn flat shearling mule by Chloé
5 Egg shearling and mink fur slip-on sandals by Anya Hindmarch
6 Velvet slides by Dolce & Gabbana
7 Beth slip-on sandals by Ganni
8 Isle Slide embellished slip-on sandals by Tory Burch
9 Printed slides by Givenchy
10 Embellished slip-on sandals by Fendi
Aren’t those Dolce & Gabbana velvet hotel slides hilarious? A funny sense of humor…
LoL, Sandra
Stills: Courtesy of the Brands
«Techno Rococo – Airy Spring Confections from Fendi», that was the title for the brand’s S/S 2017 show. When a collection is designed by Karl Lagerfeld, you can always count on perfection. For the Italian house, he mixed references of the 18th century with athletic details that would not only appeal directly to very cool Japanese girls but to every fashion lover around the globe.
Just have a look at this hybrid of boots and socks that is so stunning for me. Moreover, the bags are also too die for. Laced, embellished, flower embroidery, heavily accessorized, everything is intensely, gloriously spring-like that screams MUST-HAVE!
Here are my favorites:
Floral-embroidered striped-heel sock boots
Double Micro Baguette leather shoulder bag
Kan I striped-leather shoulder bag, Strap You circle-appliqué bag strap and Witches fur bag charm
Stretch-knit ankle boots
Kan I leather shoulder bag and Strap You ribbon-whipstitched leather bag strap
Peekaboo mini whipstitched embroidered python shoulder bag
Isn’t one more beautiful than the other? I am so in love with these pieces…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Fendi
At the top of everyone’s must-have list: ultra-wearable leg-lengthening boots. Spotted on Balenciaga’s S/S 2017 runway were incredible boots in fabric that everyone liked but thought those are impossible to pull off. Inspired by 80’s sportswear and fetishism, this spandex footwear, that is shiny and stretchable with a thin heel and no zip at all, is available in three versions: as a hybrid of pants and boots (so-called Cosmetic Pantashoes available on the Balenciaga homepage, but extremely difficult to wear), as over-the-knee boots and as overly cute ankle booties.
Balenciaga S/S 2017
Fact is that during Paris Fashion Week, street style stars were obssesing over Demna Gvasalia for Balenciaga Knife over-the-knee boots. Have a look at all the must-have models that are available now (just click on the highlighted link below to be transferred directly to the shop).
Knife over-the-knee boots in purple
Knife point-toe floral-print ankle boots
Knife over-the-knee boots in beige
Knife point-toe over-the-knee boots in pink
And great news is that those boots are here to stay as they were seen on Balenciaga’s F/W 2017 runway again!
Balenciaga F/W 2017
I am in love with them… stay tuned how I style them and first of all, which color I got for myself!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: via Harper’s Bazaar, @WhoWhatWearAU, @lailamagazine, @weworewhat/instagram, @moeeztali/instagram, @Popphotos
