Today, something for my Swiss and German based readers: The fifth 2011 Weltwoche Style Edition is available now featuring my winter must-haves, an interview with Roberto Cavalli, and my must-visits for the Fashion Days Zurich in November.
Have a good weekend read!
LoL, Sandra
Going to dinner at Le Caprice, I was wearing this outfit. Due to the ongoing star print trend, I reminded myself of the Viktor & Rolf dress in my closet. Like I always say, don’t throw out too much. There will always be a time again…
Dress by Viktor & Rolf, cropped leather jacket and appliquéd metallic leather clutch by Miu Miu, cage sandals by Alexander McQueen and ring by Roberto Cavalli. On my nails: Graphite by Chanel.
And as I love my job and my Mac very much, I would like to end with a quote of the late Steve Jobs, a true visionary and a creative genius:
”Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to…love what you do. – Your time is limited. Don’t waste it living someone else’s life”.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Roberto Cavalli gave me an interesting interview (coming soon)
The Just Cavalli S/S 2012 show marks the relaunch of the brand and can be best described as romantic, sweet, light and positive. From the photos of Roberto Cavalli’s travels, the prints are born: absolute protagonists of this very sexy collection, inspired as always by the wonder of nature. Overlapping the butterfly and floral print for example is an animalier motif, creating a very special effect.
The customers? Sunny girls who want to enjoy themselves, in the beautiful and unique time of their youth, who like to go to music festivals. Maxi dresses, gilets encrusted with metallic stitching and bags with small foulards and marmot tails like new good luck charms provide the perfect look. To shop Just Cavalli, please click here.
For my Swiss based readers, here is a taste of what is to come in November when Roberto Cavalli will present his Just Cavalli S/S 2012 collection during the annabelle awards (The winner will receive a one year internship with Roberto Cavalli in Florence.) for the second edition of the Charles Vögele Fashion Days Zurich. If you don’t want to miss the fashion show, tickets are available at ticketcorner.ch.
Here is your sneak preview of what you can watch live this fall in Zurich.
Hope that you will like it.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Yesterday, I was able to go backstage before the Just Cavalli S/S 2012 show. Please enjoy those behind-the-scene photos. It will give you a wonderful insight into the fashion world and you might be amazed what is really going on behind the runway. Enjoy!
The runway one hour before the show was supposed to start!
The S/S 2012 looks and the moodboards.
Swiss television Glanz & Gloria interviewed me backstage.
Hair inspiration: Beautiful fishtail braids.
Moroccanoil products were a must.
Makeup inspiration: Lots of glitter on the eyelids.
It wouldn’t be Cavalli, if there weren’t lots of accessories.
Roberto & Eva Cavalli arrived around 45 minutes before the show.
Roberto watched the last rehearsal while enjoying a cigarette.
All photos from the show will be posted soon, so please stay tuned.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
“ … The right dress, at the right time, can change your life forever…”
– Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli presents “The Glam Gallery”, a selection of red carpet gowns, among the most representative of the Maison Cavalli, on sale from early October on the online store at www.robertocavalli.com. From Hollywood to Cannes, his vibrant and sexy style is admired by many celebrities who are recognised worldwide in his multi-faceted designs.
Lady Victoria Hervey in a stunning red gown by Roberto Cavalli at the Roberto Cavalli Opening Boutique London Party last Saturday
“The Glam Gallery” makes the unattainable world of the red carpet accessible for every woman: dream gowns are available exclusively to clients of the online store www.robertocavalli.com who, by registering on the site from now, will have the possibility to access a special selection of the evening gowns and purchase them in advance. This is your chance to look like a star.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Roberto Cavalli
Yesterday, I came across those photos from my trip to Istanbul that I had taken with my new small Leica camera and completely forgotten about. The purple light of the night had been so beautiful and my outfit had just blended in.
My look: Pink and black striped dress by Alexander McQueen, clutch and sandals by Prada, necklace by Etro, ring by Roberto Cavalli and watch by Roger Dubuis.
On my finger nails: Ballerina Pink by Estée Lauder
On my toe nails: Purple Passion by Estée Lauder
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Last week, my favourite outfit was this western style look.
Ruffled linen dress, belt and fringed bag by Ralph Lauren Collection, cowboy boots and necklace by Roberto Cavalli.
Hope that you like it, too!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
As you already know, it was the weekend of weddings. Kate and Charlene tied the knot and two of my girlfriends as well. This was my outfit for Friday’s wedding reception and cocktail party that took place in Zurich.
Dress by Stella McCartney, Boots by Gucci, (both now on sale, to shop just click on the tiny photos), Gold Clutch by Chanel (the one that Carrie wore in Sex and the City 2), Wide Bracelet and Earrings by Christian Dior, Snake Bracelet by Roberto Cavalli, Watch by Roger Dubuis.
I hope that you like it!
Happy 4th of July to my US readers! Would love to be there…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
The last days, I have received so many e-mails from you asking about my outfit that I wore last Saturday at the Milan menswear S/S 2012 shows that I decided to write about it today.
My look: White tank top by H&M, Raffia skirt by Matthew Williamson (on sale now), Boots by Gucci, Patent clutch by Miu Miu, Braided necklace and cashmere shrug, both by Roberto Cavalli, Watch by Roger Dubuis.
Designscene wrote about the outfit as well and took those two photos.
If you like to see their post, please click here.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Yesterday, I was invited by Daniele Cavalli to see the Roberto Cavalli Men S/S 2012 show which took place in the beautiful garden of the Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan. It was truly amazing. Every single look screamed gorgeous. This is how men should look like, crisp cuts, great fabrics and a sexy allure.
Roberto Cavalli’s son Daniele is the designer for the men’s line and a real talent. The handsome Italian knows how to flirt with clothes, colours and women. Stripes were used in interesting ways, from a bold all-over-look to a more subtle tone-on-tone pattern on the cobalt-blue jacket. I especially liked the python trims, “very Cavalli” but with a young twist. The collection had a lot of `70s references and rock appeal. No wonder, as the 25-year-old draws a lot of inspiration from his probably biggest passion, the music.
As for me, it had a very nice Italian Riviera feel. Well done, Daniele! I would like him to dress the women as well. Probably we won’t need to wait too long…as the wind of change is blowing in the house of Cavalli! And it is a young and fresh one.
LoL, Sandra
Daniele had to give a lot of interviews before the show, here with his father Roberto.
Speaking with International Herald Tribune‘s Suzy Menkes.
A proud mum, Eva Cavalli
Me at the show with Carmel from the LuisaViaRoma team.
In the end, when the applause started, Daniele left the runway with a generous gesture to his parents…
…who then applauded their son. Their proud faces were really sweet to watch.
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht