Those shoes are a phenomenon. They started as a must-have in every blogger closet in 2008 and were seen on the likes of Sienna Miller and Kate Bosworth. Over the last years, they have become a fashion classic, available in many different colours. Now, my favourite version in black with golden studs is back in stock for the new season.
CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE SUSANNA STUDDED ANKLE BOOTS 
I still love mine, they are stylish and comfortable in one. Have a look at some previous posts, when I wore them during a girls trip in London or to the Fashion 2.0 Awards in New York City.
LoL, Sandra
Chloé Pre-fall 2008: The first season of the must-have shoes
Celebs wearing the Susanna studded ankle boots: Ashley Tisdale, Sienna Miller, Halle Berry and Kate Bosworth.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Courtesy of Chloé and Getty Images
How can something be so cute yet so chic? With a peep-hole vamp and subtle nod to Minnie Mouse, these nude heels by Christian Louboutin are a confection for the feet.
To shop the Madame Mouse Heels by Christian Louboutin, please click here.
LoL, Sandra
In a bold new collection for NARS, designer Pierre Hardy brings his fresh color palette to the iconic beauty brand. Inspired by his S/S 2013 shoe collection, Hardy’s offering includes six color-forward nail polish pairings and two richly-hued blushes.
Nail polish duos come housed in a small shoebox with dust bag (a nod to Hardy’s own footwear packaging), while the high voltage blush palettes go graphic with shimmering gold overspray of the designer’s signature cubic print.
NAIL POLISHES
ETHNO RUN orange, navy
SHARPLINES peach, burgundy
VERTEBRA coral, dusty rose
EASY WALKING rose gold, camel
SHARKS yellow, lavender
VENOMOUS gunmetal, black (exclusive to NARS boutiques and narscosmetics.com)
Nail Polish Pairs CHF 49.00 each
BLUSHES
ROTONDE tiger lily
BOYS DON’T CRY pink grapefruit
Blush Palettes CHF 68.00 each
The NARS Pierre Hardy collection will be available on May 1, 2013.
There is no denying that this NARS designer collaboration is amazing. Graphic prints and sculptural designs are Pierre Hardy’s forté.
Wouldn’t his iconic rose gold-plated 3D cuff complement your new manicure perfectly?
TO SHOP PIERRE HARDY SHOES, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Nars and Pierre Hardy
Designed in New York. Made in Italy. Worn with affection.
Shoes transport you: From the cobblestoned streets of SoHo to the cafes and canals of Venice, comfortable, chic, shoes allow us to explore fashion and culture. With this in mind, J.Crew’s new Italian shoe collection has the style of New York and the craftsmanship of Italy. To check out which ones are your favorites, click here 
please.
Personally speaking, I love the Janey patent flats in lime green and the Etta pink leopard sequins pumps (see above).
Great news for you, my dear readers! Here is your chance to receive a trip for two to NYC, a tour of the Vogue offices, a $1,000 J.Crew shopping spree with a Very Personal Stylist, and dinner for two at a NYC Italian hot spot. All you have to do is to share your interpretation of how your world reflects the mix-and-match fashions of NYC and the cultural community of Italy.
HOW TO ENTER
– Subscribe/log-in to Pinterest and follow J.Crew on Pinterest.
– Create a board entitled “My Shoe Story”.
– Pin 5 shoe or product images from jcrew.com or J.Crew Pinterest together with images of the places that inspire you.
– Use the hashtags #jcrew and #myshoestory in the pin descriptions.
– Click here to enter.
– The contest ends on April 29, 2013.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of J.Crew
Can you tell a woman’s star sign by her shoes or bag? The answer is yes with Charlotte Olympia’s cosmic collection. Find your soul mate in those uber-cute zodiac charms.
TO SHOP CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA’S COSMIC COLLECTION, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
If you sign hasn’t arrived yet, check back in a few days. In case that you are interested in fashion astrology, have a look at this previous post. For an interview with the amazing designer, click here.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Charlotte Olympia
Gladiator boots are celebrating a huge comeback for S/S 2013. Seen at Alexander Wang, Altuzarra and Proenza Schouler among many others, it’s clear, they’re back. Of course, it can be a tricky trend, but who can resist those eyecatching shoes?
Below is the list of the best ones to shop at the moment:
1 Aline leather sandals by Alexander Wang
2 Embellished leather cage sandals by Altuzarra
3 Leather gladiator wedge boots 
by Giuseppe Zanotti
4 Leather gladiator knee sandals by Gianvito Rossi
5 Stamped leather gladiator lace-up boots 
by Proenza Schouler
6 Mogul studded suede cage sandals by Jimmy Choo
7 Marta calfskin elastic high boots by Alexander Wang
8 Leather gladiator sandal boots by Versace
LoL, Sandra
I love coming back from my travels to some nice surprises. This week, two arrivals have truly made me very happy.
When Prada unveiled its gourmand caramel scent named CANDY in 2011, I have become immediately a huge fan. Therefore I was over the moon about the house’s newest flanker version that has arrived on my doorstep this week: PRADA CANDY L’EAU. Like the original, the new version is also signed by perfumer Daniela Andrier. Seductive and playful in one, the new fragrance is modified with notes of citruses and flowers.
ORIENTAL VANILLA
Top notes: Italian citruses
Middle notes: Sweet pea
Base notes: Benzoin, white musk and caramel (The Prada Candy trilogy).
Prada Candy L’Eau EdT CHF 74.00 (30ml) – CHF 99.00 (50ml) – CHF 127.00 (80ml)
Available in Switzerland Mid April 2013.
White pumps are so hot! And the amazing Janis leather pumps by Saint Laurent will be among my summer favorites.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Prada, © Sandra Bauknecht
Those printed satin sandals by Dolce & Gabbana arrived in my closet this week and it was a true pleasure opening the package. Not only the shoes are beautiful, but also their box and vibrant dust bag. The colors set the mood for a hot, golden summer – I am loving it!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Runway: Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
For S/S 2013, the designers have come up with some outstanding accessories. The ones I put together for you are like pieces of art, highly collectibles that probably belong more in a vitrine than to be worn. At least, it is fun to look at them.
THE SEASON OF EYE-CATCHING CLUTCHES
Lego clutch by Chanel
Butterfly clutch by Bottega Veneta
Clutch bag with Madonna print by Givenchy
Enameled resin perfume clutch by Lanvin
Jewel plexiglass butterfly clutch by Valentino
THE SEASON OF THE STATEMENT SHOE
Mink pumps by Céline
Magic square slingback pump by Louis Vuitton
Cherie poodle patent sandals by Charlotte Olympia
Strappy sandals by Alexander Wang
Patent-leather ankle-cuff sandals by Gucci
THE SEASON TO INVEST IN FASHION JEWELRY
Necklace by Christian Dior
Ruthenium-plated Swarovski crystal flamingo necklace by Roberto Cavalli
Metal circle earrings by Balmain
Large pom pom and raffia earrings by Dolce & Gabbana
Cuff by Erickson Beamon
I hope that you have enjoyed my little accessory report for S/S 2013.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the brands
Black pumps will always be a classic, but this summer, it is all about white pumps. Incorporate this shoe trend into your own style by combining it with your favourite new season looks. Better be fast to snag a pair, they sell out fast!
Here are four of the bestsellers:
1 Abel leather pumps by Jimmy Choo
2 Patent leather pumps by Balmain
3 Paris leather pumps by Saint Laurent
4 Janis leather pumps by Saint Laurent
LoL, Sandra
