Sandra‘s Closet

For all beautistas! You will be loving this collaboration between Urban Decay and Gwen Stefani.

GWEN STEFANI BLUSH PALETTE | CHF 59.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Gwen lets us in on her best tricks (she’s big on defining and highlighting) with the help of this perfect blush palette. Get her glowing, contoured skin with six shades of blush, bronzer and highlighter that are versatile enough for any skin tone. Luxurious and lightweight, it has a soft, creamy texture that always applies beautifully and feels amazing.

Cherry Light pink satin
Easy Deep rose with gold shimmer
Angel Champagne-nude shimmer
Lo-Fi Soft bronze matte
Hush Medium pink with gold shimmer
OC Soft pink with peach shift

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LIPSTICK | CHF 27.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Gwen knows how to rock a bold lip. Luckily, she was game to get down and dirty to mix her perfect shades and ideal textures. She’s worn every lip color in the book, and these are her must-haves. The lineup: eight NEW shades (including two exclusives you can only find online)—from a bright red matte to a shimmering sheer nude and a creamy deep fuchsia. .

Ex Girlfriend Sheer nude-rose with pink shimmer
Firebird Deep fuchsia cream
714 Bright red mega matte
Rock Steady Deep wine red cream
Spiderweb Satin red cream
Wonderland Dark pink-red cream
Phone Call Sheer bright pink (UrbanDecay.com Exclusive)
Plaid Sheer deep berry (UrbanDecay.com Exclusive)

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24/7 GLIDE-ON LIP PENCIL | CHF 25.00 | LIMITED EDITION

On the stage and in the limelight, Gwen’s lip color needs to last. This creamy, waterproof lip pencil (in a range of shades that match her limited-edition Lipsticks) lines and primes to help her lipstick stay put.

Ex-Girlfriend Nude rose
Firebird Deep fuchsia-pink
714 Classic red
Rock Steady Blood red
Wonderland Dark pink-red
Phone Call Bright pink (UrbanDecay.com Exclusive)

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GWEN STEFANI BROW BOX | CHF 44.00 | LIMITED EDITION

With a camera always nearby, Gwen’s brows need to be on point at all times. She curated this Brow Box, which contains all the tools she needs for perfect arches. The two ultra-fine, silky powder shades in Bathwater Blonde (dark blonde/light blonde) are versatile enough for a range of blonde and brunette tones. The top tier of the case holds the powders and wax, and the bottom tier holds all the tools (designed in gold and black to match the case).

The new collection is in stores now.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Urban Decay, © Getty / Michael Simon

Flamingo Park is one of M∙A∙C’s Spring 2016 collections, and it’s exactly what you would expect… bold and vibrant! Plunge into the punchy pleasures of pink in a freshly made batch of scrumptious colours that let you have your cake, and wear it too.
Glisten pretty on a sunny day with Powder Blush, a fun way to bring delicious colour to your cheeks. Paint it pink and get your just desserts anytime, but be ready to share!

Beauty Powder – CHF 33.00
Pearl Blossom – light pink with silver pearlized pigments repromote
Sunny Surprise – soft peach

M∙A∙C Studio Nail Lacquer – CHF 18.00
Miami – warm pink coral
Spoonful of Sugar – soft pink glitter with pink pearl

Pigment – CHF 35.00
Rose – rose with copper sparkle (frost)
Golden Olive – high frosted green-gold (frost)
Tan – muted pinky brown bronze (frost)

Powder Blush – CHF 33.00
Let’s Be Friends – blue hot-pink (satin)
Life’s A Picnic – hot reddish pink (satin)
Oh, My! – reddish mid-tone coral (satin) (online exclusive)
Pink Swoon – soft yellow baby-pink (satin)
Spring Flock – light bright coral (satin)
This Could Be Fun – soft violet-purple (satin)
What I Fancy – soft bright apricot (satin)

Brush – CHF 54.00
129SH Powder/Blush

Lipstick – CHF 28.00
Be Silly – hot fuchsia pink (matte)
Flocking Fabulous – bright coral-red (cremesheen + pearl)
Have Your Cake – bright magenta (matte)
Long Legged & Fabulous – soft baby pink (cremesheen + pearl)
Nice to Meet You – deep pink-red (cremesheen)
Please Me – muted rosy-tinted pink (matte)
Saint Germain – clean pastel pink (amplified)
Silly – bright white-pink (matte)
The Fashion Flock – bright pink-coral (matte) (online exclusive)

Lip Pencil – CHF 22.00
Chic Trick – amped-up fuchsia
Embrace Me – vivid pinkish fuchsia
In Synch – bright yellow pink

Cremesheen Glass – CHF 32.00
Look Who’s Here! – soft pink with blue pearl
Petite Indulgence – bright blue-pink
Playful Petal – electric magenta
Such Sweeties – pastel baby pink
Sweet Tooth – warm mid-tone pink

On my shopping list:
Powder Blush Pink Swoon, Lipstick Be Silly and Have Your Cake and Cremesheen Glass Such Sweeties. 

ARE YOU PICKING ANYTHING UP?

The limited edition collection is available from March 2016 at all M∙A∙C counters and www.maccosmetics.ch.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Ellie Goulding, the powerhouse pop goddess, brings her blonde, bold spirit to M·A·C in a collaboration that’s as mesmerizing as her music. Inspired by the light and dark dichotomy so present in her artwork and as a performer, Ellie’s thoughtfully curated collection emulates her two signature looks: effortless au naturel by day, and breathtaking bombshell by night.

Ellie Goulding with me

HALCYON NIGHTS | CHF 60.00| LIMITED EDITION

Starry Eyed Cream high pearl (Frost) (Eyeshadow)
You My Everything Mid-tone peachy brown (Matte) (Eyeshadow)
Hanging On Muted plum-brown (Satin) (Eyeshadow)
Saddle Golden orange brown (Matte) (Eyeshadow)
This Love Pinky orange-pearl (Cream Colour Base)

HALCYON DAYS | CHF 60.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Root Red taupey brown with shimmer (Cream Colour Base)
Tint Soft peachy brown with shimmer (Cream Colour Base)
Wished I Stayed Light cream pearl (Cream Colour Base)
Every Time You Go Creamy peachy pink (Cream Colour Base)
Medium Dark Blot Pressed Powder Medium dark

LIPSTICK | CHF 31.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Only You Muted mid-tone coral (Cremesheen)
Without Your Love Warm seashell pink (Cremesheen)

PLUSHGLASS | CHF 32.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Explosion Warm light golden shimmer
Goodness Gracious Creamy pinky peach

PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL | CHF 31.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Revved Up Creamy peach
Innocent Nude beige

POWDER BLUSH DUO | CHF 39.00| LIMITED EDITION

I’ll Hold My Breath Medium warm bronze / Peachy pink pearl (Matte/Satin)

HAUTE & NAUGHTY | CHF 34.00| LIMITED EDITION

Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Black

LASH | CHF 19.00 | LIMITED EDITION

20 Lash
30 Lash

LUSTRE DROPS | CHF 32.00 | LIMITED EDITION

Pink Rebel Blue-pink with gold pearl

BRUSHES | LIMITED EDITION

209 Eyeliner (CHF 32.00)
129 Powder/Blush (CHF 54.00)
217 Blending Brush (CHF 34.00)

The collection is in stores now. Available exclusively at all M∙A∙C Manor counters, M∙A∙C Stores and www.maccosmetics.ch.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and © Sandra Bauknecht

This holiday, all we want is M·A·C Mariah Carey, featuring «All I Want» lipstick in a luminous frosted champagne. One shimmery swipe makes your lips as fierce and timeless as the icon herself. Exclusively online. In Switzerland available from February 2016 for CHF 28.00.

I am wearing it already and am in love with this shade. You can work it with different lip liner colors for multiple effects.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC COSMETICS

Chinese Haute Couture Designer Guo Pei

Do you remember this year’s China-themed Met Gala where Rihanna showed up in the best dress of the night by Chinese haute couture designer GUO PEI? 2015 seems to be definitely the year of Asian domination: MAC has named Guo Pei, who is also known as the Alexander McQueen of the East, as its latest beauty collaborator, joining a long list of greats like Giambattista Valli, Proenza Schouler, Prabal Gurung to name a few.

The absolutely stunning MAC Guo Pei Fall 2015 Collection will include 16 beauty items like lip glosses, eyeshadow palettes, blushes, lipsticks and more.

The collection will hit the shelves this October 2015. In Switzerland at Globus Geneva, MAC store Lucerne and online.

You can explore all the products below.

Rihanna in Guo Pei at the Met Gala 2015

MAC Guo Pei Fall 2015 Collection

Night Sky / Eye Shadow Quad (Limited Edition) – CHF 79.00
· Nehru – black grey (matte)
· Clear Bright Moon – warm white (veluxe pearl)
· Blue Horizon – mid-tone vibrant blue (frost)
· Celestial Peak – dark frosted blue (deluxe pearl)

Morning Light / Eye Shadow Quad (Limited Edition) – CHF 79.00
· Sweet Vapours – soft beige with pink pearl (pearl lustre)
· Waking Dawn – medium gold (veluxe pearl)
· Amber Lights – peachy brown with shimmer (frost)
· Earthy Scent – blackened brown (veluxe pearl)

Beauty Powder (Limited Edition) – CHF 58.00
· Moonlight – translucent powder with fine pearl

Powder Blush (Limited Edution) – CHF 49.00
· Lotus Blossom – light blue pink (matte)
· Red Water Lily – light coral pink (satin)

Fluidline (Limited Edition) – CHF 28.00
· Blue Fountain – dark green blue (cream)
· Darkness of Calm – dark espresso (frost)
· Palm Tree – charcoal with pearl (cream)

Lipstick (Limited Edition) – CHF 44.00
· Zenith – light nude (lustre)
· Brave Red – bright yellow red (cremesheen)
· Ethereal Orchid – mid-tone dirty coral (lustre)

Cremesheen Glass (Limited Edition) – CHF 42.00
· Love of Roses – true red
· Pale Moon – mid-tone pink nude
· Bright Pink Bouquet – nude coral (my favorite)

Brush (Limited Edition)
· 213 Fluff Brush – CHF 44.00
· 129 Powder/Blush Brush – CHF 69.00

The packaging is so divine, I can only recommend those beautiful beauty products!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and Getty Images

Miley Cyrus returns as the iconic VIVA GLAM‘s spokesperson with two surefire hits: a super-sexy bright orange LIPSTICK (CHF 28.00) and a coordinating LIPGLASS with sparkling pearl shimmer (CHF 26.00).

This limited edition M∙A∙C Viva Glam Fall 2015 Miley Cyrus collection will be exclusively available at all M·A·C counters and www.maccosmetics.ch from September 2015.

Every cent of the selling of those two products goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. For more information click here please.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of M∙A∙C Cosmetics

Dear readers, please excuse my tardiness in posting during the last days. I have so many amazing things to show you. I was in Cannes for the Film Festival and last Saturday in Vienna for the Life Ball as a guest of M•A•C Cosmetics.

Speaking of which, I would like to introduce you to their new Wash & Dry Summer 2015 Collection which offers a new special limited edition packaging with a joyful rainbow of colors and includes a beautiful range of summery shades and breezy bronzing hues to set your cycle to chic. Now, it is your turn to decide if you go for a full spin or just a quick tumble!

LIPSTICK (CHF 31.00)
Morange Vivid orange (Amplified)
Creme d’Nude Light beige-pink nude (Cremesheen)
Steam Heat Vivid yellow-red (Satin)
Tumble Dry Light peachy coral (Lustre)

LIPGLASS (CHF 29.00)
Girl on Board Light creme nude
Laundry List Vivid orange
Hot/Cold True Red
Domestic Diva Frosty watery pink

TECHNAKOHL LINER (CHF 27.00)
Practice Makes Perfect Deep blue-green
Sudsy Marine blue
Colour Matters Lime (Repromote)
Coin Operated Metal grey with silver pearl

FALSE LASHES WATERPROOF MASCARA (CHF 31.00)
Stay Black!

VELUXE PEARLFUSION SHADOW TRIO (CHF 36.00)
Green Clean Pale white green / lime / deep khaki with gold pearls
Hot Wash White with orange pearl gold / peachy orange / copper-gold-bronze
Permanent Press White beige / calm brown bronze / black with gold pearls

POWDER BLUSH (CHF 36.00)
Hipness Light peach
Crisp Whites Pale tangerine with pearl

HIGH-LIGHT POWDER (CHF 45.00)
Freshen Up Color wave ranging from coral to neutral

NAIL LACQUER (CHF 20.00)
Monday Blues Blue (cream)
Washeteria Blue green (cream)

In stores now exclusively in Switzerland at all M•A•C counters and online.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Miley Cyrus is the new face of M∙A∙C‘s Viva Glam campaign. Every cent of the selling of the two products below goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. For more information click here please.

Lipstick
Viva Glam Miley Cyrus
Hot Pink (Amplified)
CHF 28.00

Lipglass
Viva Glam Miley Cyrus
Hot Pink with Sparkling Pearl
CHF 26.00

In Switzerland available from February 2015 at all M∙A∙C counters and online at www.maccosmetics.ch.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of M∙A∙C Cosmetics

The most fabulous mother-daughter duo of Sharon and Kelly Osbourne come to M∙A∙C with a two-part collection of statement-making hues for eyes, lips and face.

Sharon Osbourne (61) brings her unmistakable warmth and wit to the mother of all colour collaborations, featuring feminine shades and must-have beauty tools.

Sharons Must-Haves: DUCHESS QUAD (Eye Shadow x 4 in golden nudes and fiery browns, CHF 66.00) complement a soft palette of LIPGLASS (CHF 28.00) and PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL (Ruby, a mid-tone rose, CHF 30.00) in caramel and rose. Peachy cheeks with a hint of rose (POWDER BLUSH in Peaches & Cream, CHF 39.00) give skin a subtle satin finish. The Face Blender BRUSH (CHF 54.00) is a must for all beauty lovers. Limited-edition packaging in Sharon’s trademark red with lavender signature.

Kelly Osbourne (29) collaborates on a collection of fearlessly vibrant hues that work perfectly for day and night.

Kelly’s Must-Haves: BLOODY BRILLIANT QUAD (Eye Shadow x 4 in pale lilac and blackened plum, CHF 66.00) complement LIPSTICK in bright pink, orange and light lavender (pictured: Strip Poker, a matte light nude, CHF 31.00). Cool beige and soft pink MINERALIZE SKINFINISH DUO (CHF 45.00) highlights skin in a luxurious, mineral-rich formula for a polished perfect finish. Try to apply it with Kelly’s Flat Buffer BRUSH (CHF 69.00). Limited-edition packaging in Kelly’s iconic light violet with signature in red.

Love Kelly and Sharon’s beauty musts for MAC as much as I do? You don’t need to wait much longer… the collection is in stores now. (In Switzerland exclusively at Manor or online at www.maccosmetics.ch).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

When fashion meets beauty, I always get super excited. Proenza Schouler have joined forces with MAC Cosmetics to launch a limited edition line for release this spring, a collection very much in line with the Proenza Schouler catwalk aesthetic, relevant, refined, just beautiful.

Lets have a closer look at those upcoming beauty musts:

LIPSTICK – CHF 36.00
Woodrose light pink with beige (lustre)
Pinkfringe vivid flamingo pink (satin)
Mangrove bright clean orange-red (matte)
Primrose sheer berry plum (lustre)

PRO LONGWEAR EYE LINER – CHF 32.00
Black Ice rich black
Rich Experience true brown

PRO LONGWEAR LIP PENCIL – CHF 32.00
Dynamo bright peony
High Energy bright orange-red cream

BLUSH OMBRE – CHF 42.00
Sunset Beach cool pink ombre into beige
Ocean City coral orange ombre into beige

NAIL LACQUER – CHF 22.00
Dayflower clean plum (cream)
Nocturnelle black as night (cream)
Thimbleweed pale nude (cream)
Bougainvillea bright orange coral (cream)

BRUSH PROENZA SCHOULER 129SE POWDER/BLUSH BRUSH – CHF 59.00

In Switzerland exclusively available at Globus from March 27, 2014.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics