Just in time for the new year, have a look at Sal y Limon‘s sizzling hot Rose Gold Special Edition! Enchanting a woman’s arm with those feminine hues that flatter every skin tone, the new bracelets are available in five color sets – Grey, White Swirley, Crystal Blue, Powder Rose and Beige. Which one is your favorite?
LoL, Sandra
Grey
White Swirley
Crystal Blue (The set I am wearing in the first photo and in this post.)
Powder Rose
Beige
Photos: Courtesy of Sal y Limon and © Sandra Bauknecht
Inspired by the innovation and seductive glamour of 1940s haute jewelry, PRADA presents a collection of cuffs, bangles, bracelets and earrings with a contemporary point of view. Each piece is finely crafted using artisanal haute jewelry techniques and exquisite detailing but is made with unexpected materials in daring colours and forms. The collection brings together PRADA’s signature Saffiano textured leather in rich shades of orange, emerald green and turquoise with bold formations of geometric crystals, inspired by the art deco era and the natural world.
A hibiscus flower motif taken from the S/S 2014 men’s and women’s collections appears in Saffiano leather on bracelets and in crystal on drop earrings. Exotic crocodile skin appears in different colours: jade green and ruby red amongst the others. Luxurious plated gold or palladium finishes the pieces, each a unique interpretation of a new modern decadence.
I love those pieces!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Prada
Louis Vuitton is revealing a new interpretation of its famous Monogram flowers. Each motif has its own corresponding colour of gold —rose, yellow or white, brought to life with the sparkle of a diamond. A precious matrix and a fundamental equation at the heart of a jewel, to be worn in infinite ways.
Monogram Idylle offers an invitation to play with bracelets and necklaces to be linked together, stacked up, mixed up or changed around. Individual earrings for a deliberately mismatched look and a triple ring for a collection of contrasts, the lightweight design and purity of the gold combine to give a fun, ultra-feminine collection of talisman jewellery.
I absolutely adore the idea of mixing and matching those beautiful jewelry pieces.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
“Juste un clou”, bracelet, yellow gold, large size
Turn a nail into jewelry, see beauty in its barest, clearest state and reveal the object just as it is. From the toolbox to your jewel box, Cartier‘s new collection “Juste un clou” offers just a nail yet a precious item of jewellery.
The first nail bracelet was originally conceived by Aldo Cipullo for Cartier New York in the ’70s. Echoing the festive wildness at heart that sprung up around the iconic Studio 54, this classic piece was ahead of its time, displaying a modernity that remains up to date: the bracelet is back, redesigned to nail contemporary style.
Bracelets and rings in yellow, white or pink gold, natural or paved with diamonds, in large and small sizes. The proverbial nail on the head. So ’70s and so chic!
In Cartier boutiques now.
LoL, Sandra
“Juste un clou” ring, pink gold, diamonds
“Juste un clou” bracelet, pink gold, small size, “Juste un clou” bracelet, white gold, small size, “Juste un clou” bracelet, pink gold, diamonds, small size, “Juste un clou” bracelet, yellow gold, small size
Photos: © Cartier 2012
Today I would like to introduce you to the John Hardy brand. Canadian-born designer John Hardy founded his Bali-based eponymous jewelry line in 1989, working with skilled local artisans to handcraft each of his intricate tribal-inspired designs.
Truly impressive is the company’s environmental conservation activism, that shows particularly through the planting of bamboo to offset its carbon emissions, its use of recycled silver and its support of charities protecting endangered forests and wildlife.
Now under the creative leadership of Guy Bedarida, the company continues to follow Hardy’s strict policy of ‘sustainable luxury’, building on a successful production model without compromising the environment.
Famous model Angela Lindvall, muse and personal friend of Creative Director Guy Bebarida is the face of John Hardy.
I think that it is absolutely fabulous supporting such a brand by buying their products.
My personal favourites are the cuffs, bangles and bracelets (see above).
To shop, click on the banner below. John Hardy offers free shipping until March 31st, 2012. John Hardy is also available at net-à-porter.com.
LoL, Sandra
Since news were out last November that Marni will be the next to collaborate with H&M, I have been waiting curiously for Consuelo Castiglioni’s vision on that project.
Tonight at a very intimate preview at an art gallery in Zurich, H&M presented the new collection for men and women. One sentence: it’s awesome! I adore the iconic Marni prints, the chunky plastic bangles and necklaces plus the signature tribal vibe.
Necklace € 49.95
The collaboration, which debuts March 8 in stores and online, is priced reasonably; most pieces are under € 100, with accessories such as hats and scarfs costing around or less than € 19.95.
Check out the looks below! And stay tuned for more exciting things as I will be leaving for Milan tomorrow…
LoL, Sandra
Cashmere Jumper for Men € 99.-
Printed T-Shirt € 29.95
Set of 2 Bracelets € 29.95
Printed Skirt € 79.95
Jacket € 99.-
Leather Bag € 79.95
Silk Scarf € 19.95
Men Short € 39.95
Hat € 9.95
Necklace with White Flowers € 49.95
Silk Top € 79.95
Shoes € 59.95
From left to right: The lovely Swiss H&M team, Sita, René and Gray, all dressed head to toe Marni at H&M.
On Sita: Silk Skirt € 59.95
On René: Printed T-Shirt for Men € 19.95
On Gray: Hodded Dress € 149.-
Lovely gift, thank you!
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Stills: Courtesy of H&M
Hairband encrusted with crystal stones, € 295,-
Here is a sneak preview of Miu Miu‘s fashion jewelry collection for Resort 2012. Available in stores this November. Your chance to outshine the Christmas tree. Bling, bling!
LoL, Sandra
Bracelet encrusted with colourful crystal stones, € 320,-
Necklaces with crystal stones and pearls, each € 450,-
Photos: Courtesy of Miu Miu
As you already know, it was the weekend of weddings. Kate and Charlene tied the knot and two of my girlfriends as well. This was my outfit for Friday’s wedding reception and cocktail party that took place in Zurich.
Dress by Stella McCartney, Boots by Gucci, (both now on sale, to shop just click on the tiny photos), Gold Clutch by Chanel (the one that Carrie wore in Sex and the City 2), Wide Bracelet and Earrings by Christian Dior, Snake Bracelet by Roberto Cavalli, Watch by Roger Dubuis.
I hope that you like it!
Happy 4th of July to my US readers! Would love to be there…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Yesterday, I was invited to explore the upcoming Thomas Sabo F/W 2011 collection. The presentation was held at the Asian restaurant Tao’s in Zurich and the location couldn’t have been better for the so-called „Exotic Issue – Pop goes Asia“ that draws inspiration from the electrifying nightlife of an Asian megacity, merging the power pop era of the ’80s with the coquettish charm of a ’30s Shanghai.
The new Thomas Sabo collection is dazzling and original, for both women and men. It brings up a kind of holiday feeling, the same you experience entering a foreign and magic world.
LB34 Leather Dragon bracelet with onyx, 925 Sterling silver
Enjoy the positive karma of the Buddhist Great Blessing symbols – which promise joy, health, peace and long life, among other things. What a lovely gift to surprise a beloved one!
Left: T0292 Panda pendant with white syn. zirconia and black enamel, T 0300 Fan pendant with black syn. zirconia and red enamel, 925 Sterling silver
Right: T0294 Panda pendant with white syn. zirconia, black enamel and a hand-crafted, white imitation pearl, 925 Sterling silver
Left: PE421 Lantern pendant with black syn. zirconia and red enamel, 925 Sterling silver
Right: H1755 Earrings with black syn. zirconia, 925 Sterling Silver
And not only for modern Geishas and Kung Fu fighters…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Thomas Sabo and © Debora Zeyrek for Tilllate
Still looking for a little Easter surprise. Here are some suggestions that are perfect for those who want to declare their love within a budget or feel good when helping others.
Dodo belongs to famous Italian jewelry brand Pomellato and is definitely their sweetest collection. The dodo pendants are a happy company of animals who speak the language of feelings and emotions. Each dodo reveals a little bit of who we are and what we want to say, sending a wonderful personal message to our loved ones.
Those who look like innocent little lambs and those who pass for big bad wolves often make a perfect couple. Why not giving such a sweet little Easter lamb instead of eating it?!
Charms lamb and wolf starting at € 115 each, earrings starting at € 364 each pair.
Gucci introduces a limited edition charity bracelet to support earthquake relief efforts in Japan. All proceeds from sales of the bracelet will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims of the devastating Higashi Nihon Dai-Shinsai earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March.
Featuring a white-red-white web that recalls the colors of the Japanese flag, the bracelet carries a medal with a message that reads, “Gucci loves you.” The limited edition bracelet will be available from April 23, for CHF 120. Who doesn’t want to be loved by Gucci?
Vanessa Tugendhaft has also created two bracelets to salute and support the stricken nation: Bracelet Nobless – a diamond for Japan, something to remember.
The Nobless bracelet is available in two forms at affordable prices for larger mobilisation.
– a white unbreakable thread with a central motif without diamond in rhodium silver and red enamel : CHF 69
(CHF 13 will be donated to the Red Cross)
– a white unbreakable thread with a diamond trimmed central motif in rhodium silver and red enamel : CHF 129
(CHF 26 will be donated to the Red Cross).
Available through Kids and the City, phone +41 79 768 37 23.
Enjoy your Easter weekend and Happy Spring to everyone, it is really here!
LoL, Sandra