Sandra‘s Closet

Recently I went to a very special event that took place at Zurich‘s new Neo Club on Europaallee. IRO Zurich had invited the city’s fashionable crowd to explore how fashion meets art. Swiss graffiti artist Shark hosted the URBAN ART ACT during which he live painted one of the French brand’s fabulous leather jackets. The performance appealed so much to the audience that everyone wanted to have the piece. Great news is that you can win this individual item in the September issue of L’Officiel Switzerland that will hit the shelves Mid August.

Good luck to you! In the meantime, I recommend a visit the IRO shop in Zurich on Strehlgasse 5. Probably the color combination of black and gold has inspired you a little… I like to add a pop of color as I did with my green bag.

My look: Fur stole by Blumarine, lace mini dress, green ‘Miss Sicily’ bag, coin earrings and cameo coin necklace, all by Dolce & Gabbana, Janis leather pumps by Saint Laurent, Mitza ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.

LoL, Sandra

Graffiti artist Shark with me

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and © Andrea Monica Hug

I am completely obsessed with Dolce & Gabbana‘s S/S 2014 collection inspired by ancient Sicily and Greece. The prints and details are all about coins that give the impression they have just been dug up on an archaeological excursion and in combination with polka dots, they look divine, sophisticated and feminine. The bag is like a treasure chest that I will surely keep forever!

My look: Polka dot top, cotton-blend coin-jacquard mini skirt, coin earrings, oversized gold-tone coin belt, ancient coin print scarf and inlaid wood top handle bag, all by Dolce & Gabbana. Janis leather pumps by Saint Laurent, Mitza ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Hervé Léger’s signature body-con silhouette always works great for a night out. Finish off this studded version by teaming it with towering ankle boots.

My look: Denim jacket by Saint Laurent, embellished bandage dress by Hervé Leger, classic flap bag in quilted lambskin by Chanel, cuff by Stella McCartney, cocktail ring by Roberto Cavalli, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis, booties and earrings by Prada.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Stella McCartney‘s ability to fuse masculine and feminine designs is outstanding. This winter, she went for the pinstripe pattern and brought the classic business look to the world of high fashion.

Are you still considering it ultra-conservative? Well, no more, ladies! With those pieces you can put a cool spin on classic pinstripes. Neither too lightweight nor too bulky, this style will take you effortlessly from winter to spring.

My look: Striped wool sweater dress, flared pinstriped wool-blend midi skirt, both Stella McCartney, Janis leather pumps and Cassandre light blue clutch with tassel, both by Saint Laurent, Gloria resin, Swarovski Pearl and crystal necklace by Lanvin, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and Mitza ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

I love animal prints and sometimes wear them head to toe. But this can be tricky. To work this strong pattern all over, you have to make sure you only wear one at a time. Don’t mix giraffes with leopards, they don’t mingle in nature neither.

My look: Animal print trench dress, printed calf hair Bamboo bag, matching pumps (all pre-fall 2010) and earrings, all three by Gucci, fish cuff and ring by Roberto Cavalli, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Here is the outfit that I wore to the Rodial Beautiful Awards 2013 in London. The photos were taken in the beautiful lobby and bar of the St. Martins Lane Hotel.

My look: Asymmetric leather dress, bow-embellished patent-leather pumps and Apophis cuff, all by Saint Laurent, earrings and bag, both by Chanel, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and Twenties stay-ups by Wolford.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

And of course, last but not least, here are all the details of my look that I wore to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich International Closing Night:

Sequined mini dress with chain detail and marabou cape, both by Balmain, Kelly So Black by Hermès, cocktail ring by Roberto Cavalli, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and Tribute Two textured-leather pumps by Saint Laurent.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

To attend the annabelle award during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Days Zurich, I wore one of my favourite runway dresses from the current season:

Expandit printed silk satin-twill dress by Mary Katrantzou, gold-plated Swarovski crystal clip earrings by Dolce & Gabbana, cuff by Céline, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis, studded bag and pumps, both by Prada.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Via annabelle magazine and © 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

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