My Look: Painted Dots

I like to spend the whole month of January at my happy place, the Gstaad Palace. The hotel’s spa is one of my favorite parts of the hotel with its cozy fireplace, gym, heated outdoor pool and the best spa treatments. Here we photographed this fun look featuring the new Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collection.

I chose a bag from the «Painted Dots» as I adore its artisanal approach. Louis Vuitton’s craftspeople developed a special technique to make some of the 3D paint daubs look «wet,» as if they’d just been painted by Kusama’s hand.

My look: Double-breasted cloth jacket with feather detail by Prada, pussy-bow cotton-poplin shirticon by Valentino, layered stretch jersey-trimmed low-rise straight-leg jeansicon by Alexander Wang, Kate 100 black suede pumpsicon by Christian Louboutin, silver-tone crystal clip earrings by Alessandra Rich, Painted Dots Monogram scarf, and Painted Dots Monogram Onthego PM, both Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama.

Stay tuned as my birthday is coming up and I will explain to you why I am not afraid of turning one year older…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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My Look: Attention

Attention, please! Here comes another Valentino Pink PP look but this time in combination with a great pair of jeans. I love this outfit so much. Hot pink has definitely been the color of 2022, taking inspiration from the ultra-bright world of Barbie and Ken, aptly named the «Barbiecore»trend, which was further amplified by paparazzi photos of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling on the set of Greta Gerwig‘s forthcoming Barbie movie.

My look: Double-breasted wool and cashmere-blend coat, 3D-flower lurex-jacquard wool-blend scarf, tie-neck silk-georgette shirt, VLOGO reversible leather belticon, VLOGO leather-trimmed wool fedoraicon, Roman Stud maxi clutch bag in nappa leather, VLogo signature earrings, and Tan-Go leather ankle boots, all by Valentino, distressed high-rise wide-leg jeans by Peter Do.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
The photos were taken in front of the Dolder Grand in Zurich.
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My Look: Bubbles and Bows

This was the outfit that I wore to the MAC Bubbles and Bows Party at Kraftwerk in Zurich. The Valentino Pink PP collection is one of my favorites off all time and it was the perfect match for the theme of the night. Time to glam up!

And by the way this is not my last all pink look… stay tuned.

My look: Silk-moiré mini shirt dressicon, silk-moiré shortsicon, bow-detailed wool and silk-blend crepe braletteicon, wool-blend cape, One Stud mini leather shoulder bag, stretch-knit tightsicon, VLogo signature earrings, and Discobox 180mm platform pumps, all by Valentino.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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My Look: Advent


The Dolder Grand makes Christmas extra magical with a very fun Advent Calendar created by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen , who had already designed the impressive floral Easter Egg past Spring. Highlighting the center of the Canvas Bar & Lounge, this pop art work will make every art lover’s heart beat faster with its secret messages hidden behind the 24 doors. I attended the cocktail reception in presence of the artist in this vibrant Valentino Pink PP outfit.

My look: Embroidered cardigan (Look 46 Pre-collection S/S 2021) by CHANEL, bow-detailed wool and silk-blend crepe braletteicon, wool and silk-blend crepe skirticon, One Stud 100 embellished patent-leather pumpsicon, pink VLogo signature gloves, VLogo signature earrings, and One Stud mini leather shoulder bagicon, all by Valentino, and feather, crystal and bead earrings by Oscar de la Renta.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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My Look: Valentino Pink PP

Here it is … my favorite look of the F/W 2022 season! I am completely obsessed with the Valentino Pink PP collection. When I spotted this dress and the accessories on the runway, I knew they need a place in Sandra’s Closet.

The photos were taken in front of the store at 27 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, that was wrapped all in pink during Paris Fashion Week., before I went to the party with Kilian.

My look: Cutout bow-embellished wool and silk-bend mini dressicon, stretch-knit tightsicon, One Stud mini leather shoulder bagicon, Tan-Go patent leather platform pump 165mm, all by Valentinofeather, crystal and bead earrings by Oscar de la Renta, and pink marabou jacket by Emilio Pucci.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Nadia Krawiecka
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My Look: Pink & Burgundy

Pink and burgundy – an unexpected color combination I absolutely adore. It feels sophisticated and different. The play between the lighter pink and darker burgundy provides quite the grounding contrast and when worn together it ensures you’ll turn heads everywhere you go.

My look: Concert leather-trimmed wool-blend coaticon, and Concert printed silk twill shirt dress, both by Zimmermann, VLOGO leather shoulder bag in pink, and Tan-Go patent leather platform pumps, both by Valentino, Dynasty oversized geometric-frame sunglasses by Balenciaga, and clip earrings by CHANEL (Métiers d’Art 2012 Paris – Bombay).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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Trending: The Hot Pink Jacket

Hot pink is trending – it’s THE shade that has been seen allover the streets during Paris Fashion Week last week. For Valentino’s F/W 2022 collection, Pierpaolo Piccioli focused on this single color and created 48 head-to-toe looks in the mood-boosting hue, that was developed in collaboration with Pantone. It so catchy and energetic that it got even its own name, Valentino Pink PP.

I recommend getting a blazer, expertly tailored, to sport the electrifying shade on a daily basis. The buttons should be neutral, no gold ones or anything else that could distract from the color that has come a long way from its days of simply being a staple in a little girl’s closet.

Below you can shop the best chic pink explosion jackets of the moment!

LoL, Sandra

 

Oversized double-breasted wool and silk-blend crepe blazer by Valentino

Neon wool-blend blazericon by Jacquemus

Carter neon crepe blazer by Alex Perry

Blazer with feathers by Zara
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Double-breasted wool blazer by Alexander McQueen

Sequin single-breasted blazer by Dolce & Gabbana
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Photo of me: Fabrizio Vignali @iziophotography for Patek Philippe and Stills: Courtesy of the Brands
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My Look: Catsuit Love

As promised in yesterday’s post, I will show you how to sport a catsuit. It doesn’t need to be a style for the night only. How cool is this color-blocking combination for a day in Saint Tropez. The photos were taken inside the little gardens of the beautiful Byblos Hotel.

My look: Silk satin headband, and cutout halterneck jumpsuit, both by Saint Laurent, gold-tone crystal belt by Gucci, One Rockstud bag in ultra marine green by Valentino, hoop earrings and mules with multicolored letters, both by CHANEL.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Michael HJ Lopez Photographie / Sandra Bauknecht
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My Look: St. Tropez Nights

St. Tropez nights are just amazing – one of my favorite spots is the terrace of my hotel, the Byblos St. Tropez. On my way from my suite to the pool area, I always pass the Galerie Palmer. The paintings were the perfect backdrop to shoot this vibrant Fendace look.

My look: Fendace Wild Baroque cropped top with lace, and matching Fendace Wild Baroque ruched midi skirt, and black leather double platform sandals, all by Versace, V-Logo leather shoulder bagicon by Valentino, Clash de Cartier ring in 18K rose gold with amazonite by Cartier, logo earrings by CHANEL, and Oyster Perpetual 36 with turquoise dial by Rolex.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Michael HJ Lopez Photographie / Sandra Bauknecht
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Nothing Says Summer Like Espadrilles

Espadrille season is here. Consciously crafted in bold colors, embrace a free-spirited hippy attitude with the flat macramé by Loewe. Venture from the beach to the pool with Gucci‘s wedges, or go out at night with some fun high-heeled espadrille sandals by Castañer.

LoL, Sandra

Logo-embroidered espadrille sandalsicon by Loewe x Paula Ibiza

Triangle logo striped-terry espadrilles by Prada

Logo-jacquard denim espadrilles by Miu Miu

Espananou raffia espadrilles iconby Christian Louboutin
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Paloma heart-print wedge espadrillesicon by Saint Laurent

GG-canvas and raffia wedge sandalsicon by Gucci

Carina 80 canvas & jute espadrille wedges by Castañer

Rockstud 105 leather wedge espadrilles by Valentino
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Sweia 95 embroidered cotton espadrilles by Gucci
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Amaia jute espadrille platform sandals by Castañer

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and Courtesy of the Brands
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