Give your wardrobe a new season update with a denim bag. An array of different choices is waiting for you. I am in love with those classics that are re-interpreted with embroidered butterflies or flowers. For a night out, denim clutches are perfect when you only want to carry your essentials.
1 Natalia medium leather-trimmed denim shoulder bag by Tom Ford
2 Monogramme medium denim shoulder bag by Saint Laurent
3 The Falabella mini embroidered denim shoulder bag by Stella McCartney
4 My Rockstud embroidered denim and textured-leather tote by Valentino (my favourite!)
5 The Pashli mini denim and textured-leather trapeze bag by 3.1 Phillip Lim
6 Milla denim clutch by Jimmy Choo
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Here are the details of the outfit that I wore for the amazing shopping spree in Abu Dhabi.
I added some elements from the Middle East such as harem pants and the Chanel necklace from the Dubai collection.
My look: Black cardigan by Miu Miu, white T-shirt by R13, harem pants by Balmain, Alice leather sandals with pearls by Saint Laurent, Falabella faux brushed-leather shoulder bag by Stella McCartney, long metal necklace embellished with crescent moons and glass pearls and sunglasses by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
It is always great to find an amazing bag on sale, especially as many models are reinvented every season just in a different material or color. I put together some of the best ones available at the moment. Shopping with good conscience, have fun:
My absolute favourite: Lily bouclé tweed shoulder bag by Mulberry (30% off)
A great shopper: T leather tote by Chloé (40% off)
Already a classic: Falabella big tote by Stella McCartney (30% off)
A super chic evening choice: Opera satin clutch by Yves Saint Laurent (30% off)
For many seasons to come: Tri-colour Union Jack clutch 
by Alexander McQueen (40% off)
LoL, Sandra
Before leaving to Maui, I had a quick stopover for one night in San Francisco and saw my friend Eugenia for dinner.
My look: Liberty printed silk shirt by Coje (Soon after opening on Regent Street London in 1875 Arthur Liberty printed the first Liberty Fabrics. By the 1890’s Liberty Art Fabrics were a byword for the best of “avant garde” textile design. With new & classic designs added each season, the rich heritage of liberty print continues.), skinny leg jeans 
by J Brand, Falabella bag by Stella McCartney, sandals with coral shape heel by Chanel and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
A new year, a new season! Let me get you started with the new collections and trends! Probably you will be leaving soon for a tropical resort. Then you will be in love with those Hawaiian-inspired Resort 2012 pieces! And if not, you can include them in your winter wardrobe for the ultimate new-season-feel!
To shop, just click on the highlighted text!
To the right on top: Hawaiian-print modal and silk-blend scarf by Stella McCartney
Limited Edition Juicy tropical surfboard by Juicy Couture, Hawaiian-print silk jumpsuit by Stella McCartney and green PS1 Medium leather satchel by Proenza Schouler
From right to left: Hawaiian-print silk dress, Hawaiian-print silk pants and Hawaiian-print cotton-sateen midi skirt, all three by Stella McCartney
From left to right: Polar tropical-print espadrille wedges by Jimmy Choo, Falabella small faux python shoulder bag by Stella McCartney, flower skirt by Givenchy, flower sleeveless dress by Givenchy, tropical-print slim sweater by Marc by Marc Jacobs and Havana printed silk-satin dress by Marc by Marc Jacobs
Aloha!
LoL, Sandra
I hope that you have liked the photos from last night’s party and that I have whetted your appetite for some great Stella McCartney shopping. Start shopping by clicking here. In case that you don’t have a Falabella bag yet, it is definitely time to get one now. It is such a great bag, you will thank me forever!
For my dear subscribers, I have a very big surprise. This is your chance to own the must-have studded Falabella bag for a very special price. Brand new for only CHF 1000. The dark grey faux-suede Falabella bag has some dazzling silver studs and the iconic silver chain trim. The perfect model to wear during the day and night for urban-chic-cool. The bag has a magnetic-fastening top, designer-stamped disc at top (still with protection), a detachable zipped purse, internal zipped and pouch pockets and is fully lined in cotton. For more information, please see the photos below.
Just send an e-mail to if you are interested.
LoL, Sandra
Photos:© Sandra Bauknecht
Vending machines selling luxury goods seem to be on the rise. Katie Grand, editor-in-chief of LOVE magazine has teamed up with Selfridges to create such a machine for the beginning of London Fashion Week until October 15th. The new retail concept can be found in the lobby of London’s It-hotel St Martin’s Lane where many editors, models and buyers are staying at the moment.
You can get a lot of fantastic items, some highly exclusive, let me name a few:
-Falabella bag by Stella McCartney
-leather and sequined dress by Alexander Wang
-draped dress by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
-a unique pair of trainers by Rick Owens customized by Chrome Hearts with solid silver hardware
-Amazona handbag by Loewe
-limited Dior nail polishes
-Mimosa candles by Diptyque exclusive to Selfridges in yellow
–Falke’s new „secret socks“ for men
-a vintage Rolex watch
-embossed leather wallets by Comme des Garçons
-clutch purses by Mulberry
A word to the wise, do not get drunk in the hotel bar, you might lose control and this could end on the way to your room passing the LOVE machine in a financial disaster.
LoL, Sandra
Tory Burch is an American fashion designer who launched her namesake brand in 2004. The label was an immediate success, filling the gap in the market for clothes that offered good quality to an affordable, accessible price.
Today, her fans include celebrities and fashion lovers all over the world. Her collections are available at her own beautifully decorated, unique Tory Burch boutiques, online at net-à-porter and in more than 450 select department and specialty stores worlwide.
One of her bestsellers are the Reva ballerina flats that have become a wardrobe essential. And they definitely deserve their cult status combining casual chic with unsurpassed comfort.
Recently at a birthday luncheon, I took a photo of two of my stylish girlfriends who wore by coincidence almost the same look. They are like Tory herself mothers of three kids and like to be fashionable and comfy in one. Well done, girls!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Tory Burch and © Sandra Bauknecht
Give your wardrobe a new season update with a denim bag. An array of different choices is waiting for you. I am in love with those classics that are re-interpreted with embroidered butterflies or flowers. For a night out, denim clutches are perfect when you only want to carry your essentials.
