Last Friday, I was invited to a very fun birthday party at Widder Garage in Zurich. The dress code said «stars, stripes and polka dots», so I decided to wear all three.
My look: Striped cotton cropped top (30% off on sale), pleated skirt with polka dots (50% off on sale), and straw hat with appliqué (60% off on sale), all by Dolce & Gabbana, Betty bow-embellished suede platform sandals (40% off on sale) and small California leather bucket bag with stars
, both by Saint Laurent, necklace and earrings, both by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This F/W 2017 season is all about having fun and exploring new territories! With fashion in a maximalist mood, accessories have kept their center stage. On the runways, fishnets are back, boots sparkle, and this winter you definitely need three bags at once. Red is the color to buy and don’t store your overknee boots, they are hipper than ever.
The forecast: Get ready for your another sumptuous season!
LoL, Sandra
F/W 2017 TREND 1: FISHNET STOCKINGS
Lanvin – Jason Wu – Cinq à Sept
F/W 2017 TREND 2: GLITTER BOOTS
Oscar de la Renta – Chanel – Saint Laurent
F/W 2017 TREND 3: FURRY HATS
Marni – Prada – Miu Miu
F/W 2017 TREND 4: CRAZY HATS
Emilio Pucci – Moschino – Maison Margiela
F/W 2017 TREND 5: STUFFED ANIMALS
Dolce & Gabbana – Loewe – Jeremy Scott
F/W 2017 TREND 6: WIDE BELTS
Tod’s – Bottega Veneta – Michael Kors
F/W 2017 TREND 7: LOGOMANIA
Proenza Schouler – Christian Dior – Balenciaga
F/W 2017 TREND 8: COMBAT BOOTS
Altuzarra – Rodarte – Hermès
F/W 2017 TREND 9: HEEL ART
Mary Katrantzou – Salvatore Ferragamo – Dries Van Noten
F/W 2017 TREND 10: TRIPLE THREAT
Coach – Gucci – Fendi
F/W 2017 TREND 11: OVERKNEES
Balmain – Nina Ricci – Ellery
F/W 2017 TREND 12: WHITE OUT
Victoria Beckham – Marc Jacobs – Narciso Rodriguez
F/W 2017 TREND 13: FOCUS ON THE JEWELRY
Isabel Marant – Alexander Wang – Céline
Photos: Via Vogue.com
Here they are: the most important trends for the F/W 2017 season. Americana vibes, a powerful way to wear red, and vintage-inspired everything. Enjoy this comprehensive look at the pieces you’ll be wearing shortly. Deconstructed clothing is here to stay as well as florals and leisure suits. If you are looking at the new skirts, mid-length is the way to go.
I cannot wait for this beautiful season to arrive in stores.
LoL, Sandra
F/W 2017 TREND 1: POWER RED
Givenchy – Fendi – Max Mara
F/W 2017 TREND 2: FUTURISTIC SILVER
Saint Laurent – Chanel – Comme des Garçons
F/W 2017 TREND 3: NEW TRANSPARENCY
Calvin Klein – Miu Miu – Emilio Pucci
F/W 2017 TREND 4: WILD WEST
House of Holland – Balmain – Alexander Wang
F/W 2017 TREND 5: FOLKLORE
Gucci – Etro – Maison Margiela
F/W 2017 TREND 6: EVENING VELVET
Jason Wu – Alberta Ferretti – Erdem
F/W 2017 TREND 7: RETRO FUR
Louis Vuitton – Michael Kors – Loewe
F/W 2017 TREND 8: ’70s PLAID
Tory Burch – Marni – Hermès
F/W 2017 TREND 9: FEATHERS
Prada – Mary Katrantzou – Elie Saab
F/W 2017 TREND 10: LEISURE SUITS
Chloé – Marc Jacobs – Ashish
F/W 2017 TREND 11: BROAD SHOULDERS
Dries Van Noten – Jacquemus – Isabel Marant
F/W 2017 TREND 12: RECYCLING
Dolce & Gabbana – Moschino – Junya Watanabe
F/W 2017 TREND 13: LACE OVERLAY
Stella McCartney – Burberry – Alessandra Rich
F/W 2017 TREND 14: WALLPAPER FLORALS
Mulberry – Emilia Wickstead – Balenciaga
F/W 2017 TREND 15: DENIM SUITS
Sacai – Christian Dior – Esteban Cortazar
Photos: Via Vogue.com
Recently, I was invited to a beautiful masquerade ball in Venice to celebrate the 10th wedding anniversary of my friends, Kristina and Piero, at exactly the same location they had tied the knot a decade ago. The dresscode was black and red with headdress. Wearing a Venetian mask with feathers makes you feel truly mysterious. What a fantastic night, thank you!
My look: Rilla crochet cage stitch gown
by Hervé Léger, Monogramme Kate studded leather shoulder bag and cutout leather platform pumps, both by Saint Laurent, cashmere scarf in black and white by Chanel, earrings and choker both by Dior, diamond rose ring by Piaget, diamond bracelet and diamond ring, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
I love denim and adore this season’s hype of star prints or applications that are officially everywhere on our blue favorites. Tracking the trend, click here to see how I wear my star print jeans…
1 The Skinny printed boyfriend jeans by Stella McCartney
2 Printed mid-rise straight-leg jeans by Stella McCartney
3 Printed low-rise skinny jeans by Givenchy
4 Denim shirt by Givenchy
5 Printed denim shirt by Saint Laurent
6 Embroidered cutout denim dress by SJYP Steve J & Yoni P
7 Court Classic leather-appliquéd denim sneakers by Saint Laurent
And here is the master piece that works with many looks: the to-die-for two-tone appliquéd denim coat by Roberto Cavalli.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Back in St. Tropez at the beautiful Château de la Messadière enjoying the beginning of the summer season…
My look: Cutout bandage swimsuit and Gabriella mesh pointless dress, both by Hervé Léger, Mare fringed stretch crochet-knit pareo by Missoni, tasseled gold-plated, lapis and crystal necklace and multi layered necklace, both by Etro, studded leather bracelet and matching Candy heels, both by Saint Laurent, Plage Beach woven-hessian tote by Lanvin, and pearl embellished sunglasses by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
While you are reading this, I am on my way to the Cannes Film Festival. I always have a great time there and have so many wonderful memories such as the dinner I attended with the lovely film crew of «High Strung» and Swarovski. As I am a ballerina myself, I absolutely adore this movie.
Dancing with the main actors: Jane Seymour, Nicholas Galitzine and Keenan Kampa.
The plot is about a hip hop violinist is busking in the New York subway. When he encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.
My look that night: Black embellished cocktail dress and cutout leather platform pumps, both by Saint Laurent, embellished clutch by Balmain, Limelight Gala watch
by Piaget, leather bracelet by Hermès, diamond ring and bracelet, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
While you are reading this I am on my way to St. Tropez for the ASW Summer Weekend, followed by the Cannes Film Festival. I am truly looking forward to some fun times ahead.
My look: Tweed blazer by Balmain, white lace dress by Azzedine Alaïa, Cassandre light blue clutch with tassel by Saint Laurent, leather platform pumps by Gucci and pearl earrings by Chanel.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
I told you already about my obsession with Ellery‘s playful to-die-for kick-flare trousers that billow out in a way that’s reminiscent of a mermaid tail. Now, you see me wearing them in combination with some more ruffles, a huge trend for S/S 2017.
My look: Ruffled silk chiffon cropped top by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Alejandro ruffled-panel cropped jeans by Ellery, 2.55 quilted bag with attached hanger and shiny black and gold sunglasses, both by Chanel
, logo detail heel pumps by Saint Laurent, Essential V sautoir necklace and Petite Malle iPhone 7 cover, both by Louis Vuitton, lace bra by Agent Provocateur and wide band in metal by Gucci.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Power pairings… Dress, meet pants! Red have fun with pink! Exciting twists that will make heads turn. The downside? It’s dangerously easy to get it wrong. Here are some tips how to pull it off. First, make sure that the fabrics look good together, second don’t underestimate the proportions of your outfit. A belt might help to accentuate your shape.
A dress over pants has emerged as my latest obsession thanks to Balenciaga that showed that it can be undeniably chic when done right. The partial split (it is sewn together at the seam) at the front of my pink dress, where I put my leg through, and the one in the back, both give a new life to my “old” red leather pants.
My look: Split-side silk-georgette midi dress and scarf leather belt, both by Balenciaga, red skinny stretch-leather pants and red ankle boots, both by Saint Laurent, De Manta brocade clutch by Alexander McQueen, diamond rose ring by Piaget and sunglasses by Céline.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
