Sandra‘s Closet

Ever since its 2012 launch, Lancôme‘s Rouge In Love lipstick has become the cult must-have of every beauty addict. This season, the collection is enriched with a brand new generation of  gloss, so-called GLOSS IN LOVE.

Available in 12 In Love shades, those new lip glosses are infused with intense pigments and light-trapping mother of pearl for dazzling lips. The must-have accessory for every woman on-the-go comes moisturizes lips for 6 hours.

From the softest of shades to pure pop tones, Gloss In Love is created in a palette of vibrant pinks, oranges and fuchsias to play with to your heart’s content! Not forgetting my favourite shade Just Strass, an ultra-iridescent flashy white to layer on or to use as an undercoat to transform any shade of lipstick or gloss…  with its subtle scent of mouth-watering vanilla, lifted by a fresh fruit cocktail, it is spring 2013’s absolute must-have!
In stores in Switzerland Mid May 2013. CHF 40.00 each.

The ROUGE IN LOVE palette is enriched with 9 new colours, from radiantly pure reds to vibrant oranges and pinks… CHF 43.00 each

4 new shades of VERNIS IN LOVE nail polishes will complement the look. CHF 25.00 each

Discover it this summer; you’ll be hooked all year round.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Lancôme and © Sandra Bauknecht

Be the first and one of the very few to get the limited-edition In Love clutch designed by Parisian fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan. Adored by the literary-loving fashion elite, her artisanal collection re-imagines classic book covers and transforms them into clutches and accessories, which are available at Net-à-Porter and LuisaViaRoma.

In collaboration with Lancôme, Le-Tan has created a minaudière clutch, embellished with the cover ‘Rouge in Love’, taken from the name of the lipstick and nail laquer collection it will house, and which celebrates its first birthday this month.

Inside the overly cute bag, you will find six nail polishes and lipsticks.
There will be only one hundred made and sold worldwide! Unfortunately such cuteness has its price, for $1500.- you can pre-order this fusion of fashion beauty must-have here.
The official arrival is planned for March 1st, 2013.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Olympia LeTan and Lancôme

First of all, there is no doubt that Lancôme produces the best mascaras in the entire world and the newest creation HYPNÔSE STAR is just a testament to my statement.

For their advertising campaign, inspired by the movies of the 30s, the famous French luxury cosmetics house is calling upon Betty Boop, the sexy cartoon character, and Daria Werbowy. “Betty Boop’s mischievous eyes and innate sensuality are combined with the contemporary spirit and confident femininity of Daria Werbowy,” Lancôme says. “Yesterday’s vintage glamour meets the glamour of today.”

Wrapped in a sparkling case, Hypnôse Star combines a specially designed brush, which has three patents pending, and a “Black Diamond” effect fluid formula to sculpt lashes. Two flat sides deliver mascara to the lashes, including the shortest ones, while two oblique sides with longer fibers separate and lengthen lashes while fixing them in a curl.

Utilizing two types of wax, Hypnôse Star offers two formulas for light texture and robust volume. Different soft waxes provide a mistake proof application while hard carnauba wax forms a thin film over the entire lash surface and sets the curl.

Available now for CHF 44.-.

Werbowy wears “Noir Midnight” Hypnôse Star mascara, Ombre Hypnôse eyeshadows “Erika F” I202 and “Strass Black” S310 and “Beige Diaphane” 03 Teint Idole Ultra 24H foundation. Lips are enhanced with “Sequins d’Amour” 170N Rouge In Love lipstick.

New OMBRE HYPNÔSE eyeshadows are available for CHF 39 each in 24 amazing shades.

Have a look at this super-cute video in which we will learn from Mrs Boop that “all stars have a secret,” before Daria chimes in with Betty’s signature boop-oop-a-doop!

LoL, Sandra

Photos & Video: Courtesy of Lancôme

Have a closer look at Lancôme’s ROUGE IN LOVE.
Those featherlight lipsticks last for six hours, even the darker shades. I am in love!

True love stays and never fades. Finally, this is the long-wear lip colour you love to wear. This collection of radiant, high-potency colours offers delightful comfort. Discover the lip colour that describes you best and let your lip colour speak to uncover your mood, any time of the day.

Jolis Matins: Fresh shades for daytime wear. Jolis Matins shades are identified with the letter M in the shade number.

Boudoir Time: Pop shades for cocktail hour. Bourdoir Time shades are identified with the letter B in the shade number.

Tonight is My Night: Intense shades for magical nights. Tonight is My Night shades are identified with the letter N in the shade number.

Inspired by the new Rouge In Love lip collection, Lancôme’s Vernis in Love is a high potency nail laquer perfectly themed in three moods to compliment your lips. With ultimate brillance, rich colour, and a mistake-free application, your nails will love the lasting shine and pop of colour that stays put for days. Truly fantastic are the small bottles which are perfect for travelling.

Rouge IN LOVE, CHF 43.- each
Vernis IN LOVE, CHF 25.- each
In stores now.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Lancôme and © Sandra Bauknecht

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Lancôme has come up with a pretty cool idea.

For the launch of “Rouge in Love”, its new range of lipstick, Lancôme sets the web buzzing with a unique video clip directed by Adria Petty and set to music by Brigitte.

“Rouge In Love” is Lancôme’s new it-lipstick. Available in 24 trendy colours and endorsed by the British actress Emma Watson, it will be available from the beginning of February 2012. To celebrate it over the Valentine’s Day period, Lancôme has chosen Publicis 133 Lux and Digitas France to create a film event directed by the New York director Adria Petty, famous for her video clips for Beyoncé and Regina Spektor.

In a demonstration of style and creative daring, the director gives us her vision of ultra-modern glamour in 60 seconds bursting with cutting-edge pop references. Taking you through dynamic, colourful urban environments from London to New-York via Paris, the clip shows women’s lips tinted in pink, red or purple, all singing the same song – “Oh La La” by the popular French duo Brigitte (Aurélie Maggiori and Sylvie Hoarau).

The duo has rewritten the lyrics of its iconic track especially for Rouge in Love. This film, a declaration of love and desire for colour in all its forms, was revealed yesterday worldwide on the web! What is more to say than love your lips!

And enjoy the beautiful photos and the video at the end of this post.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: ©Lancôme/2012