Upgrade your chic can be so easy, just add the right accessory and a black simple dress transforms into something even more glamourous. Here I added a multi-strand pearl body chain necklace to a classic gown that you had seen me wearing before (for the previous post click here please) for an unexpected touch.
I sported this look to a MONTBLANC event that was held under the red-lit dome of the iconic Rainbow Room inside Rockefeller Center. I had a great time while looking out at the spectacular views of New York – a city that is said to have been built on a pioneering spirit, just like MONTBLANC was over 110 years ago. The lavish party saw brand ambassador Hugh Jackman and other famous celebrities making an appearance. Enjoy my photos of the night.
My look: Cropped fur jacket by Givenchy, Sara strapless bandage gown by Hervé Léger, cutout leather platform pumps by Saint Laurent, leather wristlet bag by Chloé, and multi-strand pearl body chain necklace by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
With Kate Bosworth in Dior
Hugh Jackman holding a speech, what a fantastic table I had across from Charlotte Casiraghi, Johannes Huebl and Olivia Palermo.
Matthew Morrison in Burberry
With lovely Divine Bonga, PR Montblanc Switzerland
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
The belt bag is back, and modern iterations are so much cooler than its practical predecessors. I personally love Valentino‘s bold green leather ‘Rockstud’ version that is covered in the label’s white pyramid studs and matching stitching (see below). Take your cue from different styling possibilities by wearing it slung over one shoulder.
LoL, Sandra
The Rockstud quilted leather belt bag by Valentino
Souvenir embellished leather-trimmed jacquard belt bag by Balenciaga
Pixie mini suede and textured-leather belt bag by Chloé
Anna leather belt bag by Wandler
Noomi color-block shell belt bag by Isabel Marant
Matelassé leather belt bag by Miu Miu
Printed leather belt bag by Gucci
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Yesterday, I flew back from London Heathrow filled with amazing memories from Fashion Week that I will soon share with you. When I am flying, I like to be comfy but still look stylish. Leather leggings and a striped sweater are one of my favorite combinations and the trending baker boy cap adds a little French touch!
My look: Double-breasted wool-blend felt coat by Saint Laurent, cashmere striped sweater by Chloé, skinny leather pants by Gucci, large classic flap bag in caviar leather and long bi-colour scarf, both by Chanel, metal chain necklace by Prada, baker boy cap by Dolce & Gabbana, and corset-style booties by Valentino. Trolley by Victorinox.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Discover fashion’s new rules for keeping warm in this week’s sophisticated knitwear post. Your new approach to dressing? Wear a long cardigan or cardi coat – it’s all about being a little unpredictable. In cream hues with a bohemian vibe, those pieces will ensure you’re never having a dull dressing moment again this season. Perfect on those days when there’s a chill in the air but you don’t quite need a heavy coat.
1 Striped ribbed wool-blend cardigan by Chloé
2 Naido brushed cashmere-blend cardigan by The Row
3 Wool fringed cardigan by Chloé
4 Long belted cardi coat by Loro Piana
5 Cable-knit cotton and linen-blend cardigan by Maison Margiela
6 Gunnersbury cashmere and silk cardigan by Gabriela Hearst
A great investment for the season: Hallia long-line silk-blend cardigan by The Row.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Here is the chicest snow boot ever that will keep your feet warm and dry in the snow! SOREL teamed up with the Paris-based luxury fashion house, CHLOÉ, to put a new spin on their classic Joan of Arctic snow boot and gave them a Parisian makeover this season. The gorgeous footwear offers a lot of convenient features:
- Cozy genuine shearling tongue/lining.
- Oversized gold hardware buttons.
- Generous signature metallic laces.
- SOREL heritage herringbone traction outsole.
- Waterproof suede and shearling insulation keep feet warm at temperatures as low as -25F.
To shop the CHLOÉ x SOREL Joan of Arctic suede boots, click here please.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Sorel
After this weekend’s summary about the 15 most important runway trends for S/S 2018, I thought you might enjoy a look also at the must-have accessories for next summer. The forecast: Get ready for your another sumptuous season! Many things are here to stay or will even take it up a notch. Sneakers are trendier than ever and have taken center stage. The ugly shoe phenomenom explores new heights as seen at Balenciaga‘s collaboration with Crocs. And we can deny it no longer: the fanny pack is here to stay. Earrings and straw hats are bigger than ever and bags are most beautiful in an array of patterns.
S/S 2018 TREND 1: FANNY BAG
Givenchy – Balenciaga – Marc Jacobs
S/S 2018 TREND 2: STATEMENT STRAW HAT
Missoni – Giorgio Armani – Jacquemus
S/S 2018 TREND 3: CLEAR VISION
Tibi – Chanel – Valentino
S/S 2018 TREND 4: SURREALISTIC SUNGLASSES
Dolce & Gabbana – Prada – Gucci
S/S 2018 TREND 5: SNEAKERS RELOADED
Loewe – Louis Vuitton – Céline
S/S 2018 TREND 6: THE UGLY SHOE
Balenciaga – Christopher Kane – Miu Miu
S/S 2018 TREND 7: GLOVES
Olivier Theyskens – Calvin Klein 205W39NYC – Erdem
S/S 2018 TREND 8: BIG EARRINGS
Saint Laurent – Stella McCartney – Isabel Marant
S/S 2018 TREND 9: PATTERNED BAGS
Dior – Chloé – Prada
S/S 2018 TREND 10: SUMMER OVERKNEE BOOTS
Fendi – Balenciaga – Versace
Photos: Via Vogue.com
This fall, open frames are set to become this season’s must-have style when it comes to sunglasses, creating the illusion of more defined cheekbones.
1 New Wave 197 LouLou heart-shaped silver-tone mirrored sunglasses by Saint Laurent
2 Poppy octagon-frame acetate and gold-tone sunglasses by Chloé
3 Love Punch aviator-style gold-tone sunglasses by Gentle Monster
4 Poppy cat-eye acetate and gold-tone sunglasses by Chloé
5 DiorOrigins1 round sunglasses by Dior
6 So Real sunglasses by Dior
7 Believer round sunglasses by Dita Eyewear
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
This season’s bags are reminiscent of the Bauhaus movement. Forget slouchy hobos and complicated origami silhouettes; fall’s bag is decidedly geometric in form.
Printed leather pouch by Balenciaga
Small Nile leather bracelet bag by Chloé
Leather clutch by Calvin Klein 205W39NYC
Macy Ribbon acrylic clutch by Edie Parker
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Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
With just enough room for your phone, keys and cards, mini bags are a fuss-free day-to-night option. Perfect for traveling light, these compact bags are just as stylish as their regular and oversized versions. From shoulder bags to cross-body, clutch and tote styles, mini bags come in a range of colorways and designs.
Look out for Givenchy‘s Antigona, Dolce & Gabbana‘s Sicily, Fendi‘s Peekaboo, Stella McCartney‘s Falabella and many more, for scaled-down versions of iconic bags.
Trend alert! Wear two or three at a time! Below are some of the best options to choose from.
LoL, Sandra
The Falabella tiny faux brushed-leather shoulder bag by Stella McCartney
Galleria Baby textured-leather tote by Prada
Peekaboo mini whipstitched leather shoulder bag by Fendi
Lock small leather shoulder bag by Valentino
Sac De Jour Nano textured-leather tote by Saint Laurent
Antigona Mini leather shoulder bag by Givenchy
Sylvie mini chain-embellished leather shoulder bag by Gucci
The Marcie mini textured-leather shoulder bag by Chloé
Sicily small embellished textured-leather tote by Dolce & Gabbana
Paloma nano spiked matte and patent-leather tote by Christian Louboutin
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, via Pinterest, Fashionjunkiie, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar
