Most Wanted: Designer Espadrilles

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If you were to take a look inside your favorite fashionstia’s closet, I guarantee you would find a pair of designer espadrilles. Chanel started the comeback of the iconic classic a few seasons ago… and now they are on everyone’s shopping list. Those quintessential summer shoes look great with everything from a summer frock to cut-off shorts. Shop my picks for the chicest around below.

1 Tian leather-trimmed printed coated canvas espadrilles by Gucci
2 Python espadrilles by Proenza Schoulericon3 Embellished suede espadrilles by Giuseppe Zanotti
4 Printed brocade espadrilles by Dolce & Gabbana
5 Star-appliquéd leather espadrilles by Saint Laurent
6 Dreya snake-effect leather espadrilles by Jimmy Choo
7 Belgravia suede espadrilles by Aquazurra
Jean canvas espadrilles by Castañer
Woven canvas espadrilles by Manebi
10 Tweed espadrilles by Chanel

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brandsicon

My Look: Winter Layers

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Dressing in winter when going out is always a hassle. If you wear heavy outerwear, you will be stuck at the coat check or if you try to go light, you will be freezing the whole evening. Therefore winter layers are the way to go. Here you see me past Wednesday in Paris when leaving for Jean Paul Gaultier’s private dinner during couture week. The trick is to layer without bulking up and to stay stylish even in cold temperatures. A cape is a great way to wear even the most voluptuous sleeves. And in the end, when I went on the dance floor, I just left the light black ensemble …

My look: Tweed military cape by Balmain, black ruffled tulle top and matching pants, by Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, long blouse with black bows iconand padlock mini studded leather shoulder bag, both by Alexander McQueen,icon cutout leather platform pumps by Saint Laurent, pearl earrings by Chanel and diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery.

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Chanel L.A. Sunrise Collection

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This spring, CHANEL pays tribute to my favorite city in the world, Los Angeles, with their upcoming make-up collection L.A. SUNRISE. Discover the most beautiful colours that reveal the vibrant mood of an endless summer in the City of Angels. Flashes of purple, teal and green capture the city’s carefree spirit, while a dreamy spectrum of pink, coral and raspberry shades evoke the California morning skies.
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SUNKISS RIBBON BLUSH | CHF 70.00 | LIMITED EDITION

In an interlaced-ribbon design, this exclusive creation brightens cheeks with a radiant palette of pink, beige and coral, and leaves a smooth, satin finish.

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ILLUSION D’OMBRE | CHF 47.00

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Griffith Green (126)
Moonlight Pink (118)

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LES 4 OMBRES | CHF 77.00

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STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF | CHF 35.00

Fervent Blue (924)
Pacific Green (925)
Purple Choc (926)

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ROUGE COCO SHINE | CHF 46.00

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LE VERNIS | CHF 33.00

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The collection is in stores in Switzerland Mid January 2016.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

My Look: Good Vibes Only

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One of my New Year’s resolutions has been to do everything with good vibes only, which means also things that I hate such as grocery shopping. Never forget… good vibes attract good lives! With this in mind have a wonderful day!

My look: Brown leopard print duffle coat by Saint Laurent, black dress by Pradablack cardigan and crystal embellished biker boots, both by Miu MiuDionysus Blooms print shoulder bag by Gucci, green wool hat by Stella McCartney and necklace by Chanel.

LoL, Sandra
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My Look: A Touch of Gold

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Here is the outfit that I wore to La Prairie‘s exquisite Golden Hour dinner. The dress code said a touch of gold and this is what I came up with.

My look: Gold leather jacket «Votez Coco», black sweater with gold details and clutch bag «Je ne suis pas en solde», all by Chanelpleated magenta silk-blend lamé skirt by Christopher Kane, Heloise leather lace-Up boots by Gucci, Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.

LoL, Sandra

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Shave In Style

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Shaving is a subtle art and a true cultural phenomenon. The elegant, refined and modern man has to be on top of his shaving game. At a time when beards, sideburns and mustaches are worn like genuine fashion statements, grooming one’s facial hair has become a means of personal expression, a way of conveying one’s personality.

For these men, CHANEL creates a unique SHAVE IN STYLE collection based on the art of shaving. Composed of two expert products, BLEU DE CHANEL Shaving Cream and BLEU DE CHANEL Hydrating After Shave Gel, it finds its natural place in their daily routine. These essentials ensure a perfect shave and an elegant and sophisticated trail, while allowing men to explore different styles. They give unmatched intensity to the aromatic-woody notes of BLEU DE CHANEL and prolong its scent on the skin.

Two complementary sensorial steps for a complete ritual that prolongs the captivating trail and free spirit of BLEU DE CHANEL.

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STEP 1:
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With its fine and translucent texture, BLEU DE CHANEL Shaving Cream offers perfect visibility and precision shaving for customized control of shape and cut. It leaves the skin soft, supple and wonderfully fresh. A versatile shaving cream that adapts to your every need.

A close shave? It delivers perfect glide for an impeccable result. A goatee or mustache? Its translucent texture lets you see exactly where you place the blade to fully master any style. Nice three-day growth? It is the ideal choice for maintaining shape (base of neck, top of cheeks).

How to apply
Wet your face with warm water and generously massage on the Shaving Cream in a circular motion. Start by shaving in the direction of hair growth. When you are done shaving, rinse with cold water, remove excess cream, dry and apply BLEU DE CHANEL Hydrating After Shave Gel.
Tube: 100ml, CHF 59.00
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STEP 2:
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With its “watery” texture, as cool and light as water, BLEU DE CHANEL Hydrating After Shave Gel melts onto the skin to procure an immediate sensation of freshness and comfort. It soothes irritation caused by shaving and helps moisturize the skin. Razor burn is relieved before it even begins and the skin is protected from sensations of tightness.

How to apply
Apply the Hydrating After Shave Gel on clean-shaven, dry skin to intensify the scent.
Pump bottle: 90ml, CHF 59.00
Limited edition

Available from the end of February 2016.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

My Look: Colmar Christmas Market

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This Sunday, I drove to Colmar in Alsace, France that is well known for its famous Christmas market. I can absolutely recommend this weekend excursion. From Zurich, it took me around one and a half hour to get there by car. Once you have arrived, you will enter the magic of Christmas at its best. First of all there’s the ambiance of the Old Town, illuminated and decorated like a fairy tale.

Colmar town centre is essentially pedestrian, comprises numerous architectural treasures such as monuments, churches, museums and alleys, full of imposing buildings dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Enjoy some of yesterday’s impressions below.

My look: Belted shearling coat and studded wool-silk shawl, both by GucciTiger embroidered cotton-jersey sweatshirt by Kenzo, Le Garcon mid-rise slim boyfriend jeansicon by Frame Denim, suede boots by Prada Sport, boy bag with chains by Chanel, rose diamond ring by Piaget, Pasha C watch by Cartier and Carlina round-frame gold-tone sunglasses by Chloé.

LoL, Sandra

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Chanel Rouge Noir Collection

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RED AND BLACK – THE BOLDEST BLEND
The best throwback in a long time!

In 1994, a uniquely striking LE VERNIS shade was revealed on the CHANEL F/W 1995 runway, and a legend was born: ROUGE NOIR. This year, a gleaming Holiday colour collection celebrates the rebellious black-red, ‘Vamp’ — the shade that became an icon. I still remember how blessed I felt 20 years ago when I got my hands as one of the first ones on one of those popular bottles.

Revive your vamp attitude!

Chanel Rouge Noir Holiday 2015 Collection

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Chanel Les 4 Ombres Signe Particulier – Limited Edition – CHF 78.00
Satin Beige Pink – Velvet Purple – Black Red – Saffron Gold

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Joues Contraste Lumière Highlighting Blush – Limited Edition – CHF 59.00
Coups de Minuit – peach beige

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Rouge Noir – shimmering black red

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Le Volume de Chanel Mascara – Limited Edition – CHF 47.00
Rouge Noir – intense black red
Ultra Black – intense black
Le Crayon Khol Intense Eye Pencil – Limited Edition – CH 32.00
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Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer – Limited Edition – CHF 41.00
Rose de Lune – shimmering soft pink
Etincelle – golden black red
Rouge Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lip Colour – not available in Switzerland
Merry Rose – soft grey pink
Le Crayon Yeux Precision Eye Definer – Limited Edition – CHF 33.00
Or Safran – warm saffron gold

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Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour – Limited Edition – CHF 48.00
Vamporeuse – light pink purple
Rouge Noir – black red
Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour – Limited Edition – CHF 48.00
La Merveilleuse – intense raspberry red

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Le Vernis Nail Colour – Limited Edition – CHF 35.00
Rouge Noir – black red
Rose Fusion – luminous purple grey
Le Top Coat | Gold Sparkle Nail Coat – Limited Edition – CHF 33.00
Lame Rouge Noir – shimmering black red

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Les Mini de Chanel – Limited Edition – CHF 130.00
Is a set of five essential mini brushes for face and eyes.

The collection is in stores now.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

My Look: The Most Beautiful Fall Ever

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The fall colors were amazing this year. Yes, it was that beautiful. The leaves were crunching under my feet as I strolled along on these crisp Zurich days, enjoying the sunshine.
Fall 2015- we wished you would never leave us…

My look: Tweed jacketicontweet print cardigan and matching dressiconall by Dolce & Gabbanasuede boots by Pradaiconwool-felt trilby iconby Guccitricolor tote bag by Céline, necklace by Chanel, Limelight Gala watch by Piaget, «Sidereal 2» sunglasses and earrings, both by Dior and diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery.

LoL, Sandra

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My Look: Indian Summer in Munich

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This week, I flew to Munich and spent an amazing time in my old hometown. It was Indian summer in the city – a phenomenon of sunny and clear weather conditions that I experienced a lot when living in Chicago. There was no coat needed and I just enjoyed the colors of fall here at Lenbachplatz.

My look: Tulip-jacquard mini dress by Alexander McQueen, Rockstud leather-trimmed knee boots by Valentinoicon, 2Jours medium calf hair, mink and leather shopper iconand textured-leather and fox monster bag charm, both by Fendi, necklace by Chanel and Limelight Gala watch by Piaget.

LoL, Sandra

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Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht (Thank you Maria from Loews for taking them!)