Sandra‘s Closet

Being on a boat can be a positive influence on your life. It is said that the mere sight and sound of water promote wellness by lowering cortisol, increasing serotonin, and inducing relaxation. Personally speaking, it is this feeling of freedom that boosts my energy levels and elevates my mood. Here you see me on board of Christina O this summer happy as a bug.

Zimmermann’s High Tide collection boasts all sorts of anker and sailing elements. The perfect outfit for a day on the yacht in combination with the Prada raffia accessories.

My look: High Tide polka dot cropped top, High Tide polka dot bralette cropped top, and High Tide cropped high-waisted wide-leg jeans, all by Zimmermann, raffia small striped logo tote in tan and yellow, and matching striped raffia bucket hat, both by Prada, interlocking G canvas espadrille wedges, and white vintage sunglasses, both by Gucci, choker with colorful stones and matching long earrings with logo charm, both by CHANEL (Pre-collection summer 2023).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Rian Davidson 
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CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE charmed the world with its joyous, lively, and sparkling scent. Now, CHANEL presents a new, dazzling and elegant interpretation of it. A new chance is within reach.

VIBRANT ENERGY 2002: CHANEL unveils CHANCE, a gleeful and optimistic floral fragrance creation. A name redolent of success and achievement. «Chance is a way of being», said Gabrielle Chanel. It is no coincidence; it must be created, honed, sought out. It is the product of effort and passion.
Four interpretations of this now-iconic scent emerged, including CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Eau de Toilette, a floral-sparkling fragrance with a modern, sophisticated, and decidedly light trail that features notes of jasmine and zesty citron paired with a teak wood accord. An invigorating composition with charming optimism.

BOLD DUALITY 2023: CHANEL reinterprets CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Eau de Toilette, creating a version that combines the density of an Eau de Parfum with the brightness of the Eau de Toilette. For this unique composition, CHANEL Perfumer-Creator Olivier Polge amplified the intensity without overpowering its freshness—a challenge he met with great success. CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE Eau de Parfum has the same spontaneous, lively nature as the Eau de Toilette, but leaves behind a more intense trail. Rather than merely adjust the concentration, the perfumer composed something completely new, a fragrance in its own right. The citron accord has become exhilarating without losing its original juiciness; the jasmine is richer and more intense; and the teak wood accord reveals a more ambery facet, giving it a certain elegance.

CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE EAU DE PARFUM Vaporisateur 50 ml CHF 135.-
CHANCE EAU FRAÎCHE EAU DE PARFUM Vaporisateur 100 ml CHF 192.-

Available from Mid August 2023.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © CHANEL
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This was my outfit that I wore to the beautiful soiree with Hublot in Monaco. Before leaving the the event, we took these pictures at my hotel Hermitage on my private terrace. Here comes the summer! As the world’s most popular colour, blue symbolises new horizons, kindles a desire to get away and inspires new avenues for exploration. Sporting the new BIG BANG UNICO SKY BLUE, I love its summery feel in combination with this beautiful dress and hope you will like it, too.

My look: Tama asymmetric cutout printed linen and silk-blend organza maxi dress by Zimmermann, Triple Heart crystal-embellished satin pumps by Mach & Mach, crystal-embellished heart-shaped earrings by Alessandra Rich, green mini flap bag with straps (Pre-fall 2022), and 23P mini top handle classic flap retangular in emerald green and navy blue lambskin leather, both by CHANEL, and Big Bang Unico Sky Blue watch by Hublot.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Hublot / Gabriele Di Martino
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The House of CHANEL has collaborated on one of the summer’s most-anticipated film, Barbie, produced by and starring Oscar nominee Margot Robbie, a House ambassador, as the global icon. Directed and writen by Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig, the film reveals that to live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place… unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

Throughout the history of cinema, CHANEL has been a preferred collaborator. In our latest partnership, the House proudly worked alongside Barbie creatives to realize several costumes for Margot Robbie’s character as well as a ski suit for Ken’s character, embodied by Ryan Gosling.

In a June 2023 interview, the actress/producer says that, in Barbie, «You’ll notice a lot of CHANEL, Barbies like CHANEL! I’ve got some great CHANEL outfits in the film that I got to wear. The mentality with Barbie is that she has all the accessories—there’s always a hat or bow and earrings and jewelry. The jewelry is big in the way it would be on a doll: big necklaces and earrings. Hats are never for protection from the sun, they’re just another accessory, along with bags and shoes and all of it! It was really fun.»

Five silhouetes imagined by Virginie Viard will be seen on screen, along with quilted bags, including a heart-shaped one, and accessories (shield-eyewear from the COCO NEIGE collection, holographic cuffs and costume jewelry, hats from Maison Michel) made available by the House. Oscar-winning costume designer and friend of the House, Jacqueline Durran, was given a selection of outfits in various shades of pink from the Ready-to-Wear, COCO BEACH and COCO NEIGE collections imagined by Virginie Viard. The five featured silhouetes – three suits, a ski suit, and a dress – were chosen to highlight the Barbie character as she moves through her journey in the film.

The feature film is in cinemas now.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © CHANEL
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Unlocking the secrets behind French women’s style, the effortlessness, the attitude, the enigmatic and ever-so-coveted «je ne sais quoi». Simplicity is, apparently, key, as French women are never overdone or overdressed. It’s all about hyper-engineered minimalism, and by the way who said men’s shirts are only for men? Combine classic pieces in your wardrobe with something edgy, like breton stripes, a great pair of jeans with a cool sailor cap and you will feel like a true Parisian!

My look: Striped cardigan jacket with leather details, flared jeans in dark union wash twill, cropped boyfriend shirt in blue chambray, and Triomphe wool sailor cap, all by Celine, Mini Dauphine bag by Louis Vuitton, Le Loafer leather penny loafers by Saint Laurent, and polarized pilot sunglasses by CHANEL.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Anouk Bauknecht / Sandra Bauknecht
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This post is for all watch lovers. Are you looking for a great and fun model for the summer? I spotted one you might like … I couldn’t resist myself.

The MADEMOISELLE and J12 story continues with a limited-edition version inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s Mediterranean villa. An exclusive creation that evokes the carefree, easygoing and relaxed spirit of the French Riviera.

Dressed in a marinière and sailor’s trousers, Mademoiselle’s silhouette adorns the dial and indicates the time on this 38 mm steel watch. Available in highly resistant black or white ceramic, a material which is highly resistant and color-proof. The watch is equipped with the self-winding mechanical Caliber 12.1 movement and is water-resistant up to 200m. Available for CHF 9700.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of CHANEL, © Sandra Bauknecht / Rian Davidson 
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Help! «Everybody’s talking about inflation,» Jeremy Scott said backstage to Vogue when he presented his S/S 2023 Moschino collection. «The cost of everything’s going up: housing, food, life. So I took inflation into the collection.» So are you ready for some inflatable fun fashion to take a dip in the newest trend?! Imbuing joy in the vein of lifesavers and inflatable accessories, this outfit was my favorite to wear on board of Christina O.

If you ever feel like you’re drowning, hold on to fashion! That’s my advice!

My look: Life vest cropped jacket, stripe-detail high-waisted skirt, lifesaver hat, 105mm pointed-toe pumps, inflatable heart-charm earrings, logo sunglasses and J12 Mademoiselle La Pausa watch, both by CHANEL, tattoo tights by Calzedonia, and black bustier top by Versace.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Rian Davidson 
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La Vacanza, Versace’s capsule collection in collaboration with singer Duo Lipa, is what your summer dreams are made of. Beautiful colors, uplifting prints, everything you need for your next trip to the beach. Here I am wearing some pieces on board of Christina O.

My look: Printed chiffon coverup, printed metallic triangle halterneck bikini top, and printed bikini briefs, all by Versace, Impatiens acrylic and bead clip earrings by Oscar de la Renta, logo-embellished acetate sunglasses by CHANEL, gold-tone, tassel and stone necklace by Etro, and Tropical Tan logo-print shoulder bag by Moschino.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Rian Davidson 
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Boarding the famous Christina O yacht in Nice this week with my new sunnies. Black and gold. These two colours, essential to the CHANEL allure, feature as a monochrome on the sunglasses in the S/S 2023 collection. A square frame and its rectangular version both come in gold or black metal. The graphic frame splits to reveals an openwork version of the letters «CHANEL», offering a contemporary line.

The glasses from the S/S 2023 collection are available exclusively in CHANEL boutiques from now.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Rian Davidson #CHANELEyewear #CHANELSunglasses
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Share the good life … here is my pastel-colored outfit that I wore to the ASMALLWORLD lunch at Bagatelle Beach Club in St. Tropez. I think this might be my favorite outfit post this year so far. The light, the shades, the sun … everything is just perfect.

My look: Knitted long-sleeved cardi-coat, graphic-print tank top, and matching flared zig-zag trousers, all by Missoni, Dynasty oversized geometric-frame sunglasses by Balenciaga, Rose Céleste necklace, Rose des Vents and Rose Céleste necklace, both by Dior Fine Jewelry, rainbow colored slingback shoes, 2023 Coco top handle bag in soft pink, Pre-collection 2023 long necklace with pendants and 2023 chain choker, all by CHANEL.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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