Valentine’s Day will be different this year: with limited options for spontaneous getaways or romantic nights out, it is time to rethink the ways in which we can show appreciation for those who are dear to us. But when expectations are out the window, opportunities for new traditions arise. Let’s get creative! From small handwritten gestures to a beautiful gift. Treat your partner (or yourself!) with a Valentine’s Day surprise. Looking for inspiration? Have a look at my suggestions below:
Ruffled organza-trimmed printed silk crepe de chine dress by Rodarte
Bracelet As de Coeur by Hermès
Cherries T-Shirt by Miu Miu
GG and heart crystal-embellished choker by Gucci
Crystal-heart drop clip earrings by Alessandra Rich
Happy Hearts 18-karat rose gold diamond ring by Chopard
Valentine’s Day plate set by Louis Vuitton
Valentine cotton-jersey hooded sweatshirt by Balenciaga
Nike Air Force 1 Valentines Day 2021 for Women by Nike
I LOVE that they feature cute heart-shaped air holes on the top of the sneaker rather than the usual circle holes.
Nike Air Force 1 Valentine’s Day for Men by Nike
For the madly in love couples that love to match, there is also a sneaker for men.
Personalized chocolate by Toblerone
Besides all those fabulous gift ideas, there’s nothing quite like a handwritten Valentine’s Day card. Beautifully handcrafted, they’re ready to be filled with your love notes.
Love Valentine’s Day card by Smythson
Have a lovely Valentine’s weekend!
LoL, Sandra
Stills: Courtesy of the Brands
Truth is, I love everything pink. It is such a powerful color. Pink comprises pop culture and fashion, playfulness and girlhood. It can be innocent and not so innocent, luxurious and tacky. This weekend, I am feeling like floating on a pink cloud because it is my birthday. Therefore I have prepared this post as I will indulge in my special day and take some time off.
My look: La Veste Esterel jacket, matching Valerie cutout woven midi skirt, Le Haut Pampelonne bralette, and Riviera frayed cotton pumps, all by Jacquemus, small flap bag with top handle by CHANEL, Horsebit blue topaz diamond white gold ring
by Gucci Fine Jewellery, and Pasha C chronograph in steel (2000) by Cartier.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © David Biedert Photography
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According to the Chinese zodiac, 2021 is the Year of the Ox. The Chinese New Year will start on February 12th, and it will last until January 31st of 2022. Many designers are celebrating Lunar New Year of the Ox with special collections, such as Gucci is featuring the famous Manga character Doraemon, the cat-type robot sent from the XXII century, appearing on ready-to-wear and accessories, or Moschino is showing a cute ox with the slogan «in love we trust».
In the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is very hardworking and methodical. The upcoming 2021 will be the year of the Metal Ox, and its message couldn’t be clearer: Success will come to those who work hard. Like really hard! 2021 is going to be a year when work will get rewarded. Cheers to that!
LoL, Sandra
Chinese New Year Ox-embroidered clutch by Olympia Le-Tan
Oversized embroidered printed organic cotton-jersey T-shirt by Chloé
New Year Ox charm keyring by MCM
Year of the Ox textured leather-trimmed printed coated-canvas tote by Gucci x Doraemon
Year of the Ox limited edition fountain pen and roller pen by Caran d’Ache
Limited to 888 pieces.
Chinese New Year Ox tote bag by Anya Hindmarch
Perpetual Moon Year of the Ox by Arnold & Son 1764
CHF 49.900 – limited to 8 pieces
Bullchic horn-detailed Chinese New Year tote bag by Moschino
Chinese New Year logo-embroidered sweatshirt by Moschino
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
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Celebrating the spirit of discovery and being all wrapped up in some of the must-have The North Face x Gucci pieces, I would be hard to lose in a snowstorm such as we experienced in the end of last week. Just in one day, my garden transformed into a winter wonderland. The perfect backdrop to sport the vibrant colors, and prints inspired by garments from the ‘70s.
My look: Printed down vest, and ankle boots, both by The North Face x Gucci, rose-embroidered cotton-blend socks by Gucci, Phillipe cashmere-blend bouclé sweater, matching Pablo cashmere-blend bouclé midi skirt, and colour-block tasselled cashmere scarf, all by Gabriela Hearst, FF-jacquard shearling-lined ski headband by Fendi, and pochette Métis by Louis Vuitton.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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This will be probably THE collaboration of 2021! A collaboration which connects two brands with similar history and values, The North Face x Gucci celebrates the spirit of exploration in select locations around the world. Both brands have rich archives, and favoured pushing innovation and breaking the rules. The resulting collection features pieces with unique and distinguishing details to be kept for a lifetime.
We all are dreaming of getting away. Especially in the midst of a global pandemic that has so many of us huddled close to home constantly, it’s an alluring collection, in which we could go camping and hiking in style. I mean who wouldn’t like to sleep in a The North Face x Gucci tent!
The launch has happened very exclusively with just a few clients having the opportunity to shop the collection starting on the 8th of January online. I was among those fashion victims (haha) that clicked on the «add to basket button» and was lucky to get the must-have logo bomber jacket that sold out in seconds.
The collection is also available in a Gucci Pin – pop-up shop in Berlin from the 9th of January and in a few other uniquely designed spaces around the globe. From the end of January, the collection will be available to the public.
Real world meets virtual world: The North Face x Gucci collection is also available for avatars in Pokémon GO. Do you like the ready-to-wear, soft accessories, luggage, and shoes, as well as unexpected items for your next adventure?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Gucci
When the holiday season rolls around, everybody needs a cozy yet stylish pair of warm slippers or slides. Ladies, don’t fight what’s warm and fluffy! This winter, for all the time we spend at home, complete your loungewear look, head-to-toe, with a warm and toasty slip-on.
Whether it’s Christmas morning, a Zoom call, or just a lazy weekend day, you might consider snagging one of these stylish pairs for yourself or as a gift to your loved ones ahead of the holiday.
Channel your inner cozy girl.
LoL, Sandra
FF-logo shearling slippers by Fendi (my choice)
So Dream shearling slides by Aquazzura
Fria shearling-lined houndstooth tweed slippers by Gucci
Berkley daisy-appliqué shearling-lined slides by Fabrizio Viti
Hotel Vivier Strass satin slippers by Roger Vivier
Doris shearling and suede slides by Net-à-Porter x ATP Atelier (worn in cover collage)
Homey flat mules by Louis Vuitton
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and Net-à-Porter x ATP Atelier
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Thank you, fall, for all your beautiful colors and those amazing sunny days. Orange combined with turquoise is such an amazing color combination, together they make a statement as soon as you walk out the door. Getting dressed should be all about fun so why shouldn’t our accessories be? This Prada jewelry is for cool girls only, injecting some summer vibes into your fall wardrobe.
My look: Bead-embellished wool coat, turquoise pleated suede mini skirt, crab pendant necklace, and matching crab pendant earrings, all by Prada, turquoise cashmere sweater by CHANEL, 30den tights in turquoise by Dries Van Noten x Fogal, Angel platform boots in turquoise by Gucci, and Clash de Cartier ring in 18K rose gold with amazonite by Cartier.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: David Biedert Photography
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No matter if you need them or not, wearing glasses will give you a polished, distinguished and different look. Regardless of your outfit, glasses can help you enhance your unique style and improve how people perceive you in the process. Almost all psychologists agree that glasses-wearers look more qualified and trustworthy. I got myself a pair of glasses that filter out the blue light spectrum to cut down on digital eye strain, which was a great decision.
Below are some optical designer frames I truly like. Make them a statement! It is a little investment for a great output. The attention will be all yours…
Happy Friday 13th – I keep on packing!
LoL, Sandra
Round-frame tortoiseshell acetate optical glasses by Tom Ford
The ones I am wearing.
Cat-eye acetate optical glasses by Saint Laurent
Round acetate glasses by Celine
Core cat-eye acetate glasses by Cartier
Round-frame acetate optical glasses by Gucci
FF logo-print cat-eye acetate glasses by Fendi
Victoire cat-eye acetate glasses by Saint Laurent
Hexagonal acetate glasses by Loewe
BB-logo acetate glasses by Balenciaga
DiorSight03 square acetate glasses by Dior
Round acetate glasses by Bottega Veneta
Stills: Courtesy of the Brands – Photos of me: David Biedert Photography
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The new modern: micro shorts in classic fabrics worn with a vest, a cropped blazer and knee boots. The perfect twist for a great fall outfit. Add a chain necklace for the ultimate style factor.
My look: Cropped double-breasted wool-twill blazer, grain de poudre wool and silk-satin vest, pinstriped wool-twill shorts, and Grace bow-embellished knee boots, all by Saint Laurent, JW-charm gold-plated choker by JW Anderson, interlocking G charm round-frame sunglasses by Gucci, tights by Wolford and Patsy textured-leather tote by Gabriela Hearst.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: David Biedert Photography
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Happy Wednesday to you! Beautiful fall colors are the perfect backdrop to sport the most unanticipated trend of the year so far: opera gloves. They add a great touch to rubber boots and houndstooth prints. Mine are vintage Prada ones, but I will soon post an article about the best ones available at the moment, so please stay tuned!
My look: Houndstooth cashmere fringed scarf jacket, Diorcamp rubber ankle boots, small Book Tote in houndstooth, and Check’N’Dior bucket hat with veil in red and black, all by Dior, LV Airline patches skater dress by Louis Vuitton, vernis leather long opera gloves by Prada, patent-leather, silver tone and crystal choker, and Porte Rouges embellished textured-leather lipstick pouch, both by Gucci.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: David Biedert Photography
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