Happy New Year from Doha to all of you, my fabulous dear readers! I am looking forward to an exciting 2013 with you, and wish you all health, happiness and of course lots of style!
I decided last minute to fly to a sunny place. I had never been to Qatar before and am eager to share all of my impressions with you. In the photos you see me in my comfy outfit I wore on the flight upon my arrival in Doha.
My look: Leopard-print tracksuit by Dolce & Gabbana, sparkling scarf and studded ballet flats, both by Gucci, bi-colour Alice leather tote 
by Chloé. On my nails: Smoke Red by Tom Ford.
Stay tuned for the upcoming posts regarding my fabulous hotel, my New Year’s Eve celebration and much more! Let the party get started…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Thank you, Santa, for all the fantastic presents I got this Christmas. I am truly feeling blessed. Some of the gifts were so gorgeous and fashionable that I have to share them with you.
Of course, you will see me wearing them during the next weeks and the Valentino chain link clutch 
just screams “Sandra”…
1 Patchwork leather envelope clutch by Chloé
2 Fabric zip laptop bag by Chanel
3 H Hobo Grande soft off-white nubuck leather bag by Hogan,
4 Wheel black pony skin loafers by Jimmy Choo
5 Limited edition clutch by Meredith Wendell for Polyvore
6
Leather pouch by Fendi
7 Horseshoe id tag with personalization by Gucci
8 ’60s inspired silk scarf “Intensity” by Dior
9 Chain link clutch by Valentino
My friend Edith has surprised me with this personalized stamp, what an awesome idea!
I just love Christmas, thank you to all for those wonderful gifts!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
For the third night of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich, I wore this look:
Diamanté-embellished silk top by Moschino Cheap and Chic, stretch-leather skinny pants by Gucci, orange leather biker jacket by Balenciaga, bi-colour glittering ankle boots by Chanel, Elsie bag by Chloé, cuff by Stella McCartney, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and earrings by Dolce & Gabbana.
Below are more photos taken in our underground garage before. Hope that you will like them!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
I am completely in love with my new Chloé sweater that is the perfect cozy piece to wear at the weekend with its flocked finish and chic pastel-orange hue. Recently, I went through my closet and spotted some fabulous items from previous seasons that feel again like brand new wearing them, in keeping with my motto not to throw out anything. Each piece in your wardrobe will have its time again and combined with new season pieces even help you to add that certain twist.
My look: Flocked wool and cashmere-blend sweater by Chloé, apricot-coloured jersey dress by Miu Miu, Monogram Denim Sunrise bag with Foxy fur tail and tassel charm by Louis Vuitton from the S/S 2010 collection, boots by Dolce & Gabbana from the F/W 2006 collection. Earrings by Dolce & Gabbana and snake ring by Roberto Cavalli.
On my nails: Sequined manicure by Ciaté.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Layering is a great way to cope with the transition from summer to fall. Cardigans are great layering pieces because they add warmth when needed and they work well over dark or neutral summer dresses.
My look: Bi-colour fur vest by Louis Vuitton (available this season in a slightly different colour combination), printed dress and argyle belted cardigan, both by See by Chloé, fur bag by Céline, lace up ankle boots by Chloé, cuff by Stella McCartney, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joiallerie.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This week I wore this look, that would work for many occasions. I like the mix of basic colours such as white, beige and blue spiced up with red lips matching the handles of the bag.
Silk-georgette trapeze blouse by Chloé, pants with silk stripes by Closed, statement necklace by Gabriele Frantzen, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline, Pas platform sandals by De Siena, hoop earrings by H&M, ring by Cartier and limited edition tricoloured charity bag by Tommy Hilfiger.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
During the recent fashion weeks, you couldn’t help but notice the common thread literally popping up for F/W 2012: Chunky knit sweaters paired with gorgeous statement necklaces. This combination has the right twist to jazz up the cozy winter staple. Click here to see me wearing it.
Enjoy shopping some of my favourite looks:
1 Chunky-knit wool-blend turtleneck sweater by Chloé and crystal ribbon necklace by Lanvin
2 Blue bobble knit sweater by Carven and crystal and bead necklace by J.Crew
3 Knitted wool and cashmere-blend sweater by Nina Ricci and chain and bead necklace by Assad Mounser
4 Zesty lime cable-knit wool and cashmere-blend sweater by Joseph and Riri painted Swarovski crystal necklace by Tom Binns
5 Multicoloured sweater
by Closed and embellished bib necklace by Lanvin
6 Striped chunky-knit sweater by Missoni and chain and bead necklace by Assad Mounser
LoL, Sandra
“But I just don’t want to know, ‘Cos for twenty-four years, I’ve been living next door to Alice. Alice, who the f… is Alice.”
Thinking of Alice, you might start to hum the famous song. But as a true fashionista, you have to know, who Alice is.
It is the new bag of the season, a must-have accessory from the Chloé fashion house created for the F/W 2012 collection, that has placed its bets on modern, urban elegance.
Be the first to carry this fabulous piece and pre-order it at SAKSFIFTHAVENUE.COM 
(Good news for my British and Candian readers: Free shipping from August 5-20, 2012. Simply enter promo code AFFSHIP at checkout.) and LUISAVIAROMA.COM
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LoL, Sandra
Alice large handbag in blushed pink python and vegetal calfskin
3S0160 705 41Z
Alice large handbag in husky white shiny leather and vegetal calfskin
3S0160 703 00X
Photos: Courtesy of Chloé
I started my crazy road trip through the US in the city in which I had lived for 2 years: Beautiful CHICAGO. It always feels so great to be back, seeing your friends, wallowing in memories and going to your favourite restaurants (Gibsons, Le Colonial, NoMI at the Park Hyatt and RL Restaurant at the gigantic Ralph Lauren store). The weather was amazing and I enjoyed going for a stroll through downtown.
My look: Mint green collarless jacket (50% off on sale), floral printed dress (50% off on sale), both by Marni, leather and chain bracelet, “Lucky Clover” earrings and necklace, mint green ballet flats, sky-blue Marcie hobo bag, all by Chloé and glitter sunglasses by Miu Miu.
By the way, the crowds weren’t waiting for me. The presidential family had lunch at Gibsons at the same time we had. Enjoy some shots of this wonderful city.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This week, I drove up to Haleakalā National Park which is surrounding and including the crater. This massive vulcano forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui and its activity is in a non-eruptive phase. The temperature near the summit tends to vary and on my way up, I went through the clouds. On top of the vulcano, it was drizzling from time to time and quite cool but the nature is breathtaking.
As you see, I followed my own fashion advice and went for some Hawaiian prints. For the previous post on this trend, please click here.
My look on top of the vulcano: Hawaiian-print silk tunic dress (on sale) and Hawaiian-print silk tapered pants (on sale), both by Stella McCartney, cat eye glitter acetate and metal sunglasses and suede sandals, both by Miu Miu and small Marcie hobo bag in Skylight Blue 
by Chloé.
It looks like I landed on the moon, doesn’t it?! And what do you think of my natural curls?
LoL, Sandra
This rare species of Silversword is fragile and lives only upon the slopes of Haleakalā.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
