While being in Los Angeles last week with Smashbox, I visited the Max Factor Hollywood museum, a real treasure box for all makeup and movie addicts. I will soon tell you more about it. Later, Davis Factor invited me to his amazing mansion for lunch. It was truly the perfect day not only because of the sunshine…
My look: Chain trim dress, logo bucket shoulder bag and pearl necklace with bow, all by Moschino, sunglasses by Miu Miu and shoes by Prada.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
The 57th Annual Grammy Awards were held last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Rapper LL Cool J hosted the show for the fourth consecutive time. In all, 83 Grammy Awards were presented, one more than in 2014.
Sam Smith accepts the Best New Artist award from singer Taylor Swift onstage
Sam Smith was the big winner at the 2015 Grammys, taking home four awards for best new artist, best pop vocal album, record of the year and song of the year. In an upset, Beck took home album of the year for Morning Phase, beating out Beyonce’s Beyonce.
But what interests us most are the best dressed winners and of course the worst as well. Enjoy, from a dreamy Giambattista Valli frock on Rihanna to Taylor Swift’s sexy Elie Saab gown, most of the celebs hit all the right notes on the music industry’s biggest night.
Rihanna in Giambattista Valli Couture
Taylor Swift in Elie Saab
Beyoncé in Proenza Schouler
Nicki Menaj in Tom Ford
Rita Ora in Prada
Ariana Grande in Atelier Versace (one of my favorite looks)
Awkward moment: Miley Cyrus in Alexandre Vauthier grabs Katy Perry’s boob who wore Zuhair Murad
Weird boob situation: Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell
Kiss of the night: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
Also in love: Nicole Kidman in Thierry Mugler Pre-fall 2015 with her husband Keith Urban
Ageless beauty: Jane Fonda in Balmain Pre-fall 2015
Looking cute: Charli XCX in Moschino…
… but how cute is her doggy?!
And last but not least: Queen M Madonna in Givenchy Couture…
… who still knows the best how to seek attention in the right moment.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images, Valerie Macon/Getty Images, Reuters, Wireimages
Don’t we all love to play around with fashion jewelry? This summer, it’s a tough job to choose which pieces you will be getting: from Chanel’s slogan bracelets and Valentino’s ring stack; to Fendi’s feather watch and Saint Laurent’s dainty hearts, they are all just fabulous. Enjoy my edit of the new must-have jewelry pieces of which some are already available in stores. Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly.
The heart charm by Saint Laurent
Make love no war – the dainty necklace makes its comeback! Saint Laurent is one of the hottest tickets of the season – and so is this jewelry must!
The dreamcatcher necklace by Etro
A ’70s inspiration with folky fabrics blend with talisman jewelry, something fashionistas around the globe will want this summer.
The choker necklace by Balmain
It’s not the first time, Balmain has sent chokers down the runway, but this summer they are extremely outstanding, playing with email, transparency and architectural lines.
Pre-order the enameled choker by Balmain here.
Layered gold chains by Moschino
Cheesy and tacky, the Moschino girl pays tribute to the plastic superstar Barbie, and Jeremy Scott vamps us up with a multitude of gold chains.
Pre-order some statement gold chains by Moschino here.
Multiple earrings by Dior
Back to the ’80s when multiple earrings were all the rage! Dior combines long hair tucked back behind the ears with many piercings – a look that is to become cult again.
Disc hoop earrings by Louis Vuitton
Inspired by the flair of the ’70s, Camille Miceli created retro hoop disc earrings for the French Maison that will complement the hippie luxe trend perfectly.
The safety-pin earrings by Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani celebrates the luxurious punk and sends stylized safety-pin pendants down the runway along with his iconic silk ensembles.
The cross earrings by Dolce & Gabbana
The designer duo took advantage of summer’s inherent punk rock potential and brought the cross earring to La Dolce Vita.
Shop Dolce & Gabbana’s cross earrings here.
Slogan bangles by Chanel
Inspired by Chanel’s finale fashion manifestation, the must-have bangles in silver and vibrant colored leather come with some demo slogans such as “Make Fashion Not War” and “Ladies First“.
Wide lacquer cuff in black by Céline
How fabulous are tanned arms accented with a glossy black PVC cuff – something that you will definitely wear a lot next season.
The horsebit bracelet by Gucci
A true classic and a great investment, the golden age of the Seventies was brought back by Gucci with the iconic horse bit bracelet.
You can shop the beautiful horse bit bracelet by Gucci here.
Multiple rings by Valentino
Mix and match this season, Valentino offers the right selection to get really creative.
Stacked cuffs at Lanvin
With 125 years design history to draw on, Alber Elbaz plays with the amount of cuffs you will wear. The more the merrier – that is his style motto for S/S 2015.
Statement piercings by Rodarte
Seeking inspiration from the punk-era, the Mulleavy sisters created a row of faux piercings along each brow for an eye-catching effect.
The feather watch by Fendi
Fendi watches have been on my watch list since some time and this delicate feather version is just breathtaking.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via Style.com and Courtesy of the Brands
Here is my Moschino look that I wore to the Alexander Wang x H&M launch event in NYC. “Barbie is so joyful – and I wanted to bring some joy and fun into fashion,” said Jeremy Scott of the inspiration behind his S/S 2015 collection for the Italian house that has been available right after the runway show to the customers. Needless to say, being a huge fan of Barbie, I had to shop those pieces first hand. Please don’t take this post too seriously, as Jeremy said it is all about having fun and that means sometimes being a little cheesy and tacky.
My look: Logo intarsia cropped sweater, matching cotton mini skirt and leather jacket shoulder bag, all by Moschino, Janis embellished suede ankle boots by Saint Laurent, earrings by Prada, diamond ring and diamond bracelet, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Jeremy Scott had fun with Moschino signatures at his first outing for the brand. I am crazy for his witty pieces and had to have this quilted handbag, designed to look like a mini jacket. Finished with gold chain handles and multiple internal and external pockets, it’s sure to become a cult favorite among fashion lovers around the globe.
My look: College coat by Saint Laurent, printed satin-jersey mini dress and jacket quilted leather shoulder bag, both by Moschino, suede boots by Balmain, soft merino wool and cotton-blend tights by Falke, Mitza ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie and Tank Américaine in yellow gold with diamonds by Cartier.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Last Wednesday, a secret event took place in the city of Zurich to launch Samsung‘s newest mobile phone GALAXY ALPHA, emphasizing the brand’s foray into the fashion crowd.
Ready-to-wear has laid its focus from the runway also to the world of high technology as many renowned fashion houses scramble to stamp their coveted logos on mobile handsets and other personal devices. Samsung for example collaborated in one-off projects with the likes of Giorgio Armani, Alexander Wang, Nicholas Kirckwood and Moschino. Therefore, I was very curious to arrive at the secret event …
Inside an unspectacular backyard at Kanonengasse, I was guided by a bouncer to the basement. There a room, reminiscent of an underground club in New York, awaited me.
When I entered, I was handed my very own new Samsung GALAXY ALPHA phone as a gift. It had a prepaid card so that I could use it immediately to read the text messages the guests were sent during the event.
Only 80 people were invited and I spotted among the illustrious crowd Swiss supermodel Nadine Strittmatter who had flown in from Paris where she is living.
Other highlights were the melting ice bar and different performances.
Ezgi Cinar, the brainchild of the secret event with me.
Menswear designer Julian Zigerli, one of Samsung’s ambassadors, had created 80 personalized mobile phone covers to choose from. As you see in the collage above, I went for the little mouse…
… and my friend Mel Guenthardt (photo below) for the cute owl.
The GALAXY ALPHA phone is available in Switzerland from the beginning of September 2014 in the colors Charcoal Black, Dazzling White, Frosted Gold, Sleek Silver and Scuba Blue for CHF 749.00.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Andrea Monica Hug, © Ezgi Cinar, © Melanie Guenthardt and © Sandra Bauknecht
Add a pop of color and excitement to your evening looks with those fun clutch bags. Fall’s juiciest arm candies are bright and ladylike. Either you go for Anya Hindmarch‘s bold graphics of household brands (1 and 4) or choose Charlotte Olympia‘s playful peach clutch (2) that is covered in suede perfectly mimicking the fuzzy texture of the fruit. I personally adore REDValentino‘s combination of fairy tales and fashion (6). All interiors offer enough space for your party essentials.
1 Coco Pops printed elaphe box clutch by Anya Hindmarch
2 What A Peach suede clutch by Charlotte Olympia
3 To Have And To Hold Speech Bubble leather clutch by Sophia Webster
4 Digestives printed elaphe and leather clutch by Anya Hindmarch
5 Knuckle bead and Swarovski crystal-embellished box clutch by Alexander McQueen
6 Snow White Disney© leather clutch by REDValentino
7 Embroidered leather shoulder bag by Moschino
8 Girls Perspex clutch by Charlotte Olympia
9 Manga printed leather clutch by McQ Alexander McQueen
10 The Mystery of Magnolia Beach embroidered clutch by Olympia Le-Tan
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Fashion should be fun and Jeremy Scott‘s humorous take for his first Moschino collection is proof for it. Fresh off the F/W 2014 runway, the designer is playing with McDonald’s color palette and spices it up with the iconic Chanel quilting seam. His post-modern pop fashion statement brings the Italian brand back to the fashion crowd’s wish list.
My look: Intarsia wool and cashmere-blend sweater, French Fries iPhone 5 cover and quilted shoulder bag, all by Moschino, cut-out ankle boots
by Balenciaga, black skater skirt
by Saint Laurent, earrings by Louis Vuitton.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This upcoming Saturday, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum‘s hotly-anticipated new fashion exhibition will officially open its doors. Dedicated to ‘The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014‘, it illustrates the history of Italian Fashion from the Second World War to the present day, and will be held until July 27th 2014. It features many looks from the archives of different Italian designers which pay tribute to the quality of the Made in Italy style.
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7, +44 (0)20 7942 2000
To celebrate the opening, NET-A-PORTER and the The Victoria & Albert Museum present a 22-piece limited edition jewelry collection that will be available as an online exclusive with 10% of all sales being donated to the V&A. Below you can explore my favorite pieces.
LoL, Sandra
Gold-plated, resin and macramé lace clip earrings by Dolce & Gabbana + V&A
Swarovski crystal and resin necklace by Marni + V&A
Set of two gold-plated knuckle rings by Moschino + V&A
Gold-tone agate clip earrings by Etro + V&A
Set of three palladium-plated woven bracelets by Missoni + V&A
Photos: Courtesy of NET-A-PORTER and The Victoria and Albert Museum
Love or hate it? I like playing with fashion and Jeremy Scott‘s fun approach for Moschino for the F/W 2014 season has already started to be eaten up by the fashion crowd. Combining Ronald McDonald and Coco Chanel, he send down tops and quilted bags in the colors of the famous fast food chain.
Franco Moschino was known for his humorous take on fashion and his successor Jeremy Scott, who is an icon of junk culture, managed to design trash pieces that are flying off the shelves.
The capsule collection is already available online on the MOSCHINO website and it is almost sold out. It will also be available soon on net-à-porter.
The first piece that has arrived is this fun French Fries iPhone 5 cover.
What do you think about it? Aren’t you lovin’ it?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via Moschino.com
