This is my outfit I wore to the Swiss premiere of Ticket to Paradise. A movie I can only recommend to watch. Julia Roberts and George Clooney play fantastically together, the plot is fun and you’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery. A rom-com at its best. To get tickets, click here.
As the movie plays on a tropical Indonesian island, I went for this fun outfit. Don’t you like my sunnies with the parrot?! In German we say «einen Vogel haben (to have a bird)» which means to be crazy. And yes, indeed, I am crazy for fashion!
My look: Patchwork print silk shirt, blue cropped top with logo, and matching blue pop stretch leggings, patchwork print platform sandals, tropical parrot sunglasses, Kendra straw basket with embroideries, oversized gold-tone, leather, crystal and faux pearl clip earrings
, and short necklace with patchwork details and rhinestones
, all by Dolce & Gabbana.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Dejan Trosetti
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Everyone is into a retro denim style this year, with wide-leg jeans being a major must-have. This trend cycles through every decade, and it’s returning as a massive staple in 2022. I especially love this pair with its printed inserts. It reminds me so much of the ’90s when we were sewing these details into the side seams of our jeans. Luxe hippie at its best!
The photos were taken at Clinique La Prairie, where I cannot wait to go back after all the fashion week craziness.
My look: Cropped ruffled printed top, and matching wide-leg jeans with printed inserts (Look 7 Cruise 2021), green flap pocket bag with colorful strap (Look 5 Pre-collection Summer 2021), all by CHANEL, Jodie suede platform sandals by Saint Laurent, oversized gold-tone, leather, crystal and faux pearl clip earrings by Dolce & Gabbana, and oversized metal frame sunglasses
by Gucci.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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More than 55 years on, the Byblos Hotel remains a Saint-Tropez legend with multiple facets and I love spending my summers there. Dazzling like the sun, the yellow banister of the grand staircase, that leads from the reception to the pool area, is one of my favorite spots in the hotel. It’s a joyful and playful work by French ceramist Roger Capron, that was the perfect backdrop to shoot this wonderful CHANEL outfit.
My look: Cropped black tweed top (S/S 2022 Look 8), and long black tweed skirt with cutout detail (S/S 2022 Look 9), logo brooch with green enamel and crystals, and logo chain waist belt, all by CHANEL, Angel leather platform sandals by Gucci, vintage oversized silk satin clutch by Prada, and oversized emerald green crystal clip-on earrings by Dolce & Gabbana.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Michael HJ Lopez Photographie / Sandra Bauknecht
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Don’t shampoo this summer, because headwraps will salvage dirty hair days more than just any other trending accessory. On top, they are the perfect tool to absorb sweat during these hot temperatures. While being in Saint Tropez, they are my on-the-go item when I don’t have time to fix my hair after the beach. Put it on and it’s literally a wrap.
A-listers like Beyoncé, Chrissy Teigen, and Sarah Jessica Parker love them and even that they have never truly left, they’re now on-trend. While you may think headwraps are a daring accessory, wearing one is easier than you might think – and in the end, how you wear it will depend on your own personal style. Headwraps are a versatile garment, pairing well everything from your favourite jeans or leather jacket, to skirts and sneakers. Below is my selection of the best ones available at the moment.
LoL, Sandra
Silk satin headband by Saint Laurent
Marin leopard stretch-silk headband by Jennifer Behr
Printed headband by Pucci
Floral cotton headband by Erdem
Floral jersey headband by Dolce & Gabbana
Printed silk twill headband by Gucci
Knit headband by Missoni
Photos: Michael HJ Lopez Photographie and Rian Davidson / Courtesy of the Brands
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Trend forecasters placed their bets on a return of the Roaring Twenties, but while the flapper dresses have just materialized on the F/W 2022 catwalk, Paco Rabanne, Louis Vuitton, and Maison Margiela did deliver glittering headpieces worthy of Josephine Baker already this summer.
Get ahead of the fashion game and shop one of those beauties that will transform any outfit in seconds into something ultra glam and different. Even a pair of jeans and a white tank will look gorgeous with this Area piece for example below.
LoL, Sandra
1940s crystal-embellished head piece by A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Cult
Crystal encrusted headpiece by Area
Embellished head wrap by Paco Rabanne
Aniyah crystal-embellished diadem by Jennifer Behr
Rhinestone diadem with tulle veil by Dolce & Gabbana
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and Courtesy of the Brands
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Saint Tropez is all about the good life, it lives to the rhythm of crazy days and wild evenings. While being here in the South of France, I have barely found the time to post as one event is after the other. Many fashion brands are hosting fantastic parties. One night for example we were invited by Dolce & Gabbana to La Sauvageonne for great food, yummy Dolce & Gabbana rosé and of course lots of dancing. The dress code said «DG Savannah», so I went for this beautiful dress from the new Pre-Fall 2022 collection along with the fun leopard boots.
My look: Ruched sequined zebra-print jersey mini dress, leopard-print pointed-toe boots, Dolce embellished printed leather shoulder bag, emerald green crystal clip-on earrings and emerald green crystal necklace, all by Dolce & Gabbana.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht – the photos of the look were taken on the terrace of my suite at Byblos St. Tropez
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I am spreading the love with my curation of heart shape bags you will want to have and to hold. If you’re looking out for a quite literal take on a romantic gift for the one or a little treat for yourself, brands are rolling out something for you in their S/S 2022 collections. Heart shape bags are a must this summer with CHANEL leading the trend as they already did over 25 years ago… You will be astonished for how much the vintage heart shape edition is selling on Farfetch. Just scroll to the end to explore it… I am keeping mine for sure. I have always known it is a great investment piece.
LoL, Sandra
Heart shape wicker bag by Dolce & Gabbana
Heart shape design tote bag by Kate Spade
Heart shape mini bag by MSGM
Heart shoulder bag by Gucci
Le Coeur leather shoulder bag by Alaïa
Heart shape biker-style leather tote bag by Moschino
Heart shape bag by CHANEL
S/S 1995 vintage CC heart shaped vanity bag by CHANEL Pre-Owned
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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A cutout swimsuit may be a straight-up no-no for some, with very bizarre tan lines being too much of a risk, but given that cutouts are a major S/S 2022 fashion trend this year, you might want to change your mind. This season, they are absolutely trending, preferably in black. Below you can find my absolute favorites. Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly.
LoL, Sandra
Cutout crochet-paneled swimsuit by PATBO
Cutout swimsuit by Alaïa
Crystal-embellished cutout stretch-nylon swimsuit by Dolce & Gabbana
Cutout embellished halterneck swimsuit by Magda Butrym
Wilona crystal-embellished cutout swimsuit by Agent Provocateur
Cutout halterneck swimsuit by Norma Kamali
Maddy cutout stretch-ECONYL halterneck swimsuit by Mara Hoffmann
Cutout halterneck swimsuit by Christopher Esber
One-shoulder cutout swimsuit by Versace
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and © Sandra Bauknecht
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Last fall, Dolce & Gabbana presented their first line for furniture and needless to say, it was an immediate success. The Italian fashion house that is well known for its vivid colors and vibrant prints, presented over 300 pieces, from tables to sofas, with colorful Sicilian cart motifs and animalier lovebeds.
You can now discover the exquisite Carretto, Blu Mediterraneo, Leo and Zebra collections at the new Dolce & Gabbana Casa boutique dedicated to furniture in via Durini 23, Milan.
I am totally in love with this new line. As I am dedicating every room in our new house to a fashion designer, I have just realized that I will also need a Dolce & Gabbana room.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Dolce & Gabbana
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Until Easter Monday, you can enjoy in Zurich those rose filled fountains, an initiative of the city’s Altstadtkirchen. Originally presented for the first time last year, when the pandemic was in full swing, it is a message of hope with the slogan «without thorns there is no rose». This year, with the war in Ukraine taking place, we need a message of hope more than ever.
For me, dressing up during those sad times, always gives me hope and joy. I am a huge fan of Zimmermann, the designs are feminine, comfortable and romantic.
My look: Pink Botanica Butterfly gown by Zimmermann, CHANEL No.5 parfum box evening bag, and bi-color tweed ballerinas, both by CHANEL (S/S 2021 Collection Act 2), floral sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana, 4810 hoop earrings in pink gold with diamonds by Montblanc, and Carrera Automatic Chronograph by TAG Heuer.
Let’s hope, everything is coming up roses! Happy Easter!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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