Sandra‘s Closet

I still have so much to show you from my amazing trip on the Christina O yacht. So let’s get started. The beauty of being on a boat is that you can wake up each morning somewhere else. One of my favorite parts of our route was Corsica and this cute little place at the beach.

Tucked away on Aaron Beach, known for its pristine white sand and sparkling turquoise waters, Café de la Plage is a beautiful beachfront restaurant that offers a relaxed atmosphere and French, Mediterranean and European cuisine, if you are in Corsica, don’t miss it.

My look: Zamia bead-embellished embroidered tulle-paneled printed halterneck swimsuit, and Zamia fringed crochet-trimmed printed chiffon pareo, both by PatBO, Rockstud PVC jelly sandals by Valentino, Scarab Mustique 24kt gold-plated choker by Begüm Khan, butterfly sunglasses with rainbow letters, long necklace with coin charms, earrings with coin charms, and logo brooch, all by CHANEL, triangle-logo claw hair clip by Prada, and vertical Dior book tote by Dior.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Rian Davidson 
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It takes two to tango – and shoes should never come alone. VALENTINO‘s iconic Tan-Go shoe has been on every fashionista’s wishlist lately. First launched in 2012 as a more modest version, the new take as skyrocketing platforms are now available in many versatile options, not only super stylish, but also ultra comfortable to dance the nights away.

My collection has become pretty extensive … it takes two to tango, or probably three, four, five …

LoL, Sandra

The classic one: Tan-Go patent leather platform pumps

The lower heel: Tan-Go platform pumps

The pointy one: Tan-Go patent leather platform pump 165mm

The open toe: Tan-Go 155 patent-leather platform sandals

The bootie: Tan-Go leather ankle boots

The embellished version: Tan-Go embellished leather platform pumps

All clear: Tan-Go transparent pumps

The ultra high one: Discobox 180mm platform pumps

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Nadia Krawiecka/ David Biedert Photography
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When I came back from Athens, I went immediately to Widder Hotel in Zurich where my Valentino girls, Gianfranca and Elisa, had prepared a beautiful surprise birthday dinner for our dear friend Albena Gateva.

Albena loves butterflies and the transformation. Therefore she made the animal her logo.

Albena and I had met at a CHANEL fashion show and have become immediately friends as we both share the same love for fashion. The Bulgarian born bombshell took her passion a step further and launched Albella Privè in the summer of 2020 during the pandemic. Her project was to recreate the human connection that became unstable and uncertain during this difficult historical time.

Her purpose was to create communicative seams, weaves and plots for the most loved ones, her friends. Albena wanted to reinvent a pure and sincere expressive language through her clothes that speak of complicity, friendship, intuition, affection, beauty and being a woman: this is how Albella Privé was born.

For her birthday, her best friend Tula Schuker, who had just been the cover girl in Albella Privè for Glamour Bulgaria, and I wore Albella Privé brocade jackets.

Tula and me in Albella Privé.

At the moment you can find her designs at Blu Boutique in Lugano and on her website.

A beautiful nod to Valentino: The Rockstud birthday cake.

Happy Birthday, Albena! I am sure we will see so much more from you soon…

LoL, Sandra

Albena framed by her best friends: Tula and Cristina Valcuende, who had flown in from Spain.

Bravo Elisa and Gianfranca! You organized the surprise so well!

Tula and Alena Bischofberger with me.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht 
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Finally, spring is here and we get to enjoy warmer temperatures. With sunshine everything looks more beautiful, your skin is more radiant, and even the accessories sparkle more. I am wishing you a long sunny weekend ahead!

My look: Layered stretch-jersey and cotton-poplin shirt, duchesse-satin midi skirt, V-Uno V-Logo oversized square acetate sunglasses, and transparent pumps Tan-Go, all by Valentino, 1994 faux-pearl dangle CC clip-on earrings, 2014 Dallas-Paris Métiers d’Art ring, and 2023 medium classic flap bag in metallic iridescent gold calfskin leather with antique gold hardware, all by CHANEL.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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Now that you know all about the S/S 2023 bag trends, I put together for you a list to shop each trend immediately off the runway. Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly to the respective online shop. Enjoy!

LoL, Sandra

OVERSIZED BAG
Logo-plaque tote bag by Prada

WRISTLET
Pochette Clés XL by Louis Vuitton

BARBIECORE
Pink medium First bag by Fendi

PAILLETTES
Locò small sequinned-leather shoulder bag by Valentino

RED ALERT
Wanda crystal-embellished mini bag by Ferragamo

PUNK
Small Repeat shoulder bag by Versace

FORM FUNCTION
Denim peplum belt bag by Miu Miu

NOVELTY BAG
Inflatable-crab shoulder bag by Moschino

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
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Enjoy every moment… time flies. Here you see me celebrating my daughter’s 21st birthday in Boston at Contessa restaurant this month. We took the photos on beautiful Commonwealth Avenue in Back Bay, next to my hotel The Newbury Boston, which often gets compared to Georges-Eugène Haussmann’s Paris boulevards. The street is home to many beautiful residential homes and is divided at center by a wide grassy mall. I enjoyed the warm spring weather in this beautiful Valentino knitwear look that features the iconic 1967 chain motif.

My look: Feather-trimmed jacquard-knit tunic, matching cropped feather-trimmed stretch jacquard-knit pants, Toile Iconographe pump in polymer and patent material, and VSLING mini top handle handbag in black with sparkling embroidery, all by Valentino, bi-color heart-shaped earrings by Alessandra Rich, sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, Grand Apparat forever scarf 90 in crème/gold/multicolore, scarf ring 90 Régate, bracelet Click H Hermès Factory in gold and lumière, and bracelet Click H in rose gold and marron glacé, all by Hermès.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and © Hermès
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Did you know that FAZ, the label that is best known for its faux fur, has launched an amazing jersey outerwear collection, which bridges the «soft yet sharp» gap between leisure and luxury wear perfectly. Here you see me on my way to the Bvlgari Serpenti event this week in Zurich sporting my new trench coat, that feels like wearing a comfy sweater, but looks totally stylish! I also adore how the grey blends in with all my shades of purple and lilac.

My look: Grey Darling jersey trench coat by FAZ, Celestial printed silk and linen minidress by Zimmermann, Tan-Go embellished leather platform pumps, and small VSLING crystal-embellished crossbody bag, both by Valentino, heart-shaped crystal earrings by Alessandra Rich, and 30 denier tights in light purple by Calzedonia.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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As promised, here is the detailed outfit post of my beautiful look that I wore to the Unboxing Valentino event. Sporting the Toile Iconographe pattern head to toe, a visual attestation to the Valentino identity, it transforms into a monochrome look. I paired it with one of my favorite pieces of the collection, the oversized feather embellished blazer, for a true style statement.

My look: Feather-detail double-breasted blazer, Toile Iconographe V-Logo jersey bodysuit, Toile Iconographe silk-faille midi skirt, logo-print tights, Locò small V-Logo Toile Iconographe shoulder bag, Le Troisième Toile Iconographe micro tote, V-Logo crystal-embellished hoop earrings, crystal logo ring, V-Uno V-Logo oversized square acetate sunglasses, and Toile Iconographe pump in polymer and patent material, all by Valentino.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Rian Davidson 
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Keep going, keep growing! It is a new week full of possibilities, make the best out of them! Put on a great outfit in uplifting shades and never forget, a little progress each day can add up to big results.

My look: Denim and cotton-blend jersey jumpsuit by Alaïa, colour-blocked crocheted wool cape by Pucci, silk-faille bralette, One Stud 100 embellished patent-leather pumps, and VLOGO reversible leather belt, all by Valentino, creole earrings and rainbow classic flap bag (Cruise 2023), both by CHANEL, and rhinestone-embellished iPhone 13 pro case by Prada.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
The photos were taken at the Gstaad Palace hotel.
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This is a trend that every fashionista will be rocking during those hot sun-kissed days to come: a pair of gorgeous black lace pants that will just reveal the right amount of skin. I put together the best ones available right now for you. Happy Shopping!

LoL, Sandra

Floral-lace detail flared trousers by Proenza Schouler

Floral lace cropped trousers by Valentino

Flared lace trousers by Elie Saab

Floral lace tailored trousers by Dolce & Gabbana

Belted crystal-embellished cotton-blend lace flared pants by Alessandra Rich

Straight-leg floral lace trousers by Saint Laurent

Embroidered-lace sheer trousers by Alberta Ferretti

Embroidered lace-design trousers by Tom Ford

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and Courtesy of the Brands
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