Sorry for bringing you bad news twice today, first we have heard that Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau’s passed away at 81 yesterday and it has been announced that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died this morning peacefully following a stroke. She was 87 years old.
The Iron Lady was not only an outstanding politician, but also a fashion icon. On both sides of the Atlantic, Maggie Thatcher is being considered as the originator of the power look for women. She opted for tailored skirt suits and pussycat bows. One of her clever tricks to show power was funnily enough that she never wore pants. Her signature pearls, shoulder pads (to stand literally “shoulder to shoulder” with men), handbags, and royal blue hues were a sign of control. Throughout her career, she turned her looks into POWER DRESSING!
Let’s honour her with this look inspired by her: Iris wool-twill blazer and matching Alyssa pencil skirt, both by Stella McCartney, polka-dot silk-twill pussy-bow blouse 
by Saint Laurent, Amelia patent-leather pumps by Jimmy Choo, croc-effect and textured-leather bag by Lanvin and multi-strand pearl necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane.
R.I.P. Maggie Thatcher!
LoL, Sandra
Who knew what a new hue can do?! I love this shade of blue so much and was so happy to see that Stella McCartney used this colour again for her S/S 2013 collection along with orange and green. Stay tuned for the upcoming post.
My look that I wore to Stella’s show last week in Paris: Tuxedo jacket, Joan silk crepe-de-chine and lace dress, printed modal and silk-blend scarf, all by Stella McCartney, Swarovski crystal necklace by Lanvin, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline, Muse Two bag by Yves Saint Laurent and suede and snake effect leather ankle boots by Miu Miu.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Stella McCartney knows exactly how women want to dress right now and she proves it again this season with a collection of easy, beautiful pieces. Cue the much talked about mixed-media dress with the kicky skirt and high collar. A bright blue runs through the collection providing a flash for your traditionally dark winter wardrobe.
Those runway dresses are on every fashionista’s shopping list. This is your chance to shop them before they are available to all mytheresa customers during the next three days. Just click on the highlight text under the desired item to be transferred directly. And wouldn’t that Falabella leopard clutch just be the icing on the cake?!
LoL, Sandra
Duchess satin and tweed mixed-media dress
Tweed and duchess satin mixed-media dress
Imprinted royal blue crepe dress
Falabella leopard print clutch
Photos: Courtesy of Stella McCartney, mytheresa
The Duchess of Cambridge has made an appearance to support her country at the 2012 Olympics all royally blue. Cheering on Great Britain’s Andy Murray, Middleton was spotted radiant and happy. It was the same stunning electric blue shift dress in which she helped to open a National Portrait Gallery exhibit in London earlier.
Here are all the details to shop the look: Royal blue shift dress 
by Stella McCartney, Abel pointed patent-leather pumps by Jimmy Choo and Trinity necklace by Cartier.
LoL, Sandra
