Spring is here and it feels so good. This week, I wore this colourful outfit to a business meeting.
My look: Fringed skirt by Matthew Williamson, silk top by Alexander McQueen, stingray sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, floral coat by Stella McCartney and Birkin bag bei Hermès.
Enjoy your weekend!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This afternoon, I went to Matthew Williamson’s F/W 2011 presentation in the Philips de Pury building in London that was absolutely amazing. Matthew at his best – soft versus sharp, bold colours in gorgeous combinations, cobalt blue on feathers , divine embellishments and to-die-for fur pieces. The Mongolian wool gilets, the modern biker jackets and the fabulous red and pink outfits were my favourites.
New French Vogue Editor-in-chief Emmanuelle Alt who was spotted front row, commented that she really liked it. Also seen was Alexa Chung and many more. Enjoy the gorgeous photos that I took before the show, of the beautiful collection and of all the celebrities.
And ladies, here at London Fashion Week, one trend is major on the streets, maxi skirts and red nails, they are everywhere.
LoL, Sandra
Matthew Williamson smoking a cigarette with Olivia Palermo before the show.
Beautiful Olivia giving an interview...
...a natural beauty.
Gorgeous mix of prints
Climbing the stairs in a maxi dress can be challenging...
Yasmin Le Bon in the Stella McCartney tuxedo jacket gave an interview...
...very charmingly.
Diane Pernet in her typical outfit and hairstyle.
Society girl Poppy Delevigne
Loved her outfit!
London Fashion Week shoe trend
What a bag!
A beautiful back can also delight.
Kim Hersov, Editor at Large at Harpers Bazaar and ex-girlfriend of Jude Law
Champagne before the show, wonderful!
After the show, I took some night shots outside of the models rushing to the next show and some street style photos. The new camera is really great to experiment with…
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Matthew Williamson has designed an amazing capsule handbag collection for Bulgari that is available in stores now. The S/S 2011 accessories collection celebrates Mediterranean allure blending design and innovation.
Bold colours and strong patterns, this is what Matthew Williamson stands for. Check out the beautiful pieces by clicking here.
LoL, Sandra
Versus S/S 2011
Designers explored a new erogenous zone for S/S 2011: The waistline. Other body parts weren’t safe from exposure either.
With the help of cutouts, they played with detailing and the sexy allure. From small ones on the collarbone, stomach and bust that were seen at Versus to big, strategic cutouts accentuating the waist found on Salvatore Ferragamo’s dresses.
Salvatore Ferragamo S/S 2011
As it seems to be a sticky trend, we better start to work out.
Cutouts work only well on toned girls…
LoL, Sandra
Aside from the fringe that is coming back in full force (stay tuned for a complete trend report), crochet and macrame were big on the S/S 2011 runways. High-fashion designers were focusing on the delicate and intricate look with a certain `70s allure and even included the accessories.
Absolutely gorgeous is Stella McCartney’s “Falabella” crocheted tote from the Resort 2011 collection. This ultra-soft bag with its retro-inspired spin is the perfect summer carry-all, providing you with space and style!
I bought this treasured It-piece reminiscent of an Ibiza holiday gone glam at Salvatore Schito in Zurich who sell a large variety of Stella McCartney pieces. For further information please click here.
LoL, Sandra
On the S/S 2011 runways, there was an Yves Saint Laurent mood in the air. Many designers got inspired by the late master of colour and the father of the trouser suit.
Yves Saint Laurent
The reason for this was probably the beautiful first posthumous retrospective of Yves Saint Laurent’s career with an exhibition of over 300 garments that took place last year at the Petit Palais museum in Paris. On display were his creations from his debut at Dior in 1958 up to the sumptuous evening dresses of 2002.
In 40 years of being a fashion designer, YSL revolutionized the female wardrobe by borrowing the tuxedo, the trouser suit and the safari jacket from men’s clothing in order to dress women, thereby transferring the symbols of power from one sex to another.
In 1961 Yves Saint Laurent decided to create his couture house. Just under 50 years ago, in January 1962, at the age of 26, he created a cultural shockwave by opening his first haute couture show with a caban jacket and trouser ensemble directly inspired by a fisherman’s pea coat.
The era in particular that was referenced for S/S 2011 was the 1970’s when Saint Laurent spent a tremendous amount of time at his second home in Marakkesh in his beautiful Majorelle botanical gardens. While being there he was greatly influenced by traditional Morrocan dressing and the gardens. His ashes were scattered there when he died in 2008.
I am in love with all those collections that are paying tribute to one of the greatest fashion designers of the 20th century and took the runways by storm. Therefore I put some collages for you together. I included photos of the exhibition of his previous creations to demonstrate the versatile references.
Enjoy this feast for the eyes.
LoL, Sandra
A Moroccan spirit influenced many designers for their S/S 2011 collections which inevitably meant that Yves Saint Laurent, who had spent many years there, was in the air as well.
As the models stepped out onto the runway, you were immediately jetted off to North Africa with all those crochets, tassels, feathers, beads, fringes and Moroccan mirror details. The Sahara subtext was explicit in the colour palette, the Tuareg head wraps and tribal jewelry seen at Giorgio Armani and Salvatore Ferragamo for example.
Drop-crotch harem pants should be on your must-have list for summer.
LoL, Sandra
I left Florence filled with amazing memories and fully inspired. Stay tuned for many great photos and trend reports to be published soon.
When I am flying, I like to be comfy. Therefore I wore my grey sweatsuit by Stella McCartney Cruise 2011 along with my suede flat boots by Louis Vuitton Cruise 2011 and the fur jacket by Prada. Scarf by Matthew Williamson and hat by Balenciaga. As my suitcase was very heavy, I decided to take two pieces of hand luggage, my black Swarovski crystals embellished Balmain cross over suede bag and my leopard print Céline Boston tote.
Daniel from Stockholm Streetstyle took some great photos of me in front of the hotel and posted them on Caroline’s and his blog.
By the way, the hotel J.K.Place was gorgeous. Located in the heart of downtown Florenze, in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, in walking distance of all sightseeing attractions and shopping streets, it is a very special hotel experience. Small with only 20 rooms and suites, it doesn’t seem to be a hotel, it feels more like somebody’s house. There is one large breakfast table to accommodate all hotel guests in the morning. The interior design is very tasteful, contemporary and cozy. The service is outstanding, I have never felt so much at home in a hotel.
The best choice for fashionable people to stay in Florence!
Enjoy the photos, they are a feast for the eyes!
LoL, Sandra
So here it is: My outfit that I wore to the final party of Firenze4Ever.
I took so many photos of the night, of interesting fashion people in Florence and the styling lab, so please stay tuned, more to come very soon.
My dress with the cut-out detail is from Alexander Wang’s Cruise 2011 collection. It has a built-in body which makes it perfect for heavy dancing.
I wore my ultra-comfy (believe me, it is true!) strappy sandals by Gucci and a clutch bag by Alexander McQueen that has a glove attached to it (steal-proof).
The Balmain leather jacket with the chain detail is always an eyecatcher and was complimented the whole night.
But mostly loved by the fashion crowd was the headpiece from Miu Miu’s Cruise 2011 line.
On my nails, you see Chanel’s Riva nail polish and around my neck an embellished bib necklace by Matthew Williamson.
LoL, Sandra
One of my favourite dresses at the moment is my leopard-print silk dress by Matthew Williamson. The bright colours and the bead-embellished pockets make it a spectacular cocktail choice.
I wore it recently with a navy clutch and yellow platform pumps from Miu Miu’s S/S 2010 collection. In addition, I added a statement necklace by Matthew Williamson from a previous season.
In case that you do not want to spend so much money on an eye-catching dress that you might not wear too often, I saw the perfect alternative at H&M. The cut is very similiar. It promises a good fit with corset panels and a concealed silicone trim in the bustier.
I truly love the heart print on the 100% organic cotton. What a wonderful way to dress up for Valentine’s Day, don’t you think?!
LoL, Sandra
Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht
