Dear readers, I am wishing you a Happy New Year from Gstaad! Again, we are gifted with 365 days to play with, to fill them up with whatever our hearts desire. A new year is the best time to make fresh new beginnings. May the year 2015 be like a blank book that is waiting for our imagination to fill up its 365 pages with love, emotions, unexpected incidents, adventures and magic moments so that we will have no regrets at the end of the annual cycle.
The beauty of life is that it is full of surprises. Who would have thought that I could ride a camel in Gstaad?! When you get a chance, visit Leonard at the Bellevue Gstaad, he is an institution.
To an amazing New Year’s Eve!
LoL, Sandra
Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht
Are you dreaming of having gorgeous legs? Cheat perfect post-holiday legs with This Works’ serum. Vitamins C and E even out skin tone and imperfections, while Arnica helps to fade bruising. What’s more, the bronze tint will give your legs a subtle sun-kissed glow. It can be used all over the body. Perfect Legs Skin Miracle
by This Works.
It smells so lovely and works incredibly well. You will thank me forever!
LoL, Sandra
Before Christmas I flew to Mauritius and stayed at the new beautiful LUX* Belle Mare resort. The only negative connotation was that it rained a lot. But this could not dampen my mood.
My look: Floral-print jacquard top and high-waisted shorts, both by Dolce & Gabbana, platform pumps by Alaïa, envelope bag by Céline, Amulette necklace by Cartier, candy necklace by Chanel, Tiffany T bracelet in rose gold by Tiffany & Co. and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
The Spanish influence on the Sicilian traditions and colors is the inspiration for the images of DOLCE & GABBANA‘s beautiful S/S 2015 advertising campaign. Traditional elements deriving from both countries combine together to give the pictures a touch of Mediterranean sensuality. Domenico Dolce photographed the campaign under the artistic direction of Stefano Gabbana.
Both, the women and the men campaign, feature José Maria Manzanares, a 28 years old Spanish bullfighter. At the age of 12 he faced his first bull. He inherited his skills from his father and grandfather and made his debut on the arena before the age 20. Today he’s one of the most talented bullfighters in the world. I have to admit that I am totally against bullfighting but the costumes look amazing.
Female models: Bianca Balti, Vittoria Ceretti, Irina Sharipova and Blanca Padilla
Male models: Travis Cannata, Xavier Serrano and Misa Patinsky
Hair: Oribe Canales
Makeup: Pat McGrath
YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THE DOLCE & GABBANA S/S 2015 COLLECTION HERE. 
Meet the Immacolata, Concetta and Addolorata Ceramic Dolls that walked the Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2015 runway. Such cute collector pieces.
I love this Dolce & Gabbana collection. And now enjoy the photos below, the men’s campaign is a true eye candy.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
Tartans are everywhere this winter, and this Christmas I had fun playing around with the traditional pattern. The classic skirt got a style makeover with sparkling sequins and in combination with this tartan sweater, it feels fresh and fun.
My look: Leather biker jacket, sequined tartan mohair-blend sweater and plaid sequined pleated mini skirt, all by Saint Laurent, red boots by Prada, Kelly So Black bag by Hermès, Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie, cherry earrings by Dolce & Gabbana, Tiffany T bracelet in rose gold by Tiffany & Co. and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.
Mix and clash! Isn’t this look well plaid?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
You know what I love most about Christmas is that I get some moments in between the festivities where I can be lazy in bed, reading, dreaming or even working without being disturbed.
To look fabulous on those comfy days, Australian underwear brand Jockey launched its first women’s loungewear collection this fall. The feminine range is in-keeping with the label’s iconic all-American style, but uses ‘aspen lodge-inspired’ details and colours such as navy, frost white, red and plum. The super cozy fabrics are sure to make your lounge time relaxing.
Look 1: Red lounge chemise with white lace details by Jockey.
Look 2: Bolero, camisole and flannel shorts, all by Jockey.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
It’s Christmas – time for presents, also here on Sandra’s Closet. Three of my Swiss readers have the chance to win a COVERGIRL beauty kit (42.60 CHF per set) for the perfect holiday styling.
Whether you need a natural nude look for the Christmas festivities with your family or dramatic smokey eyes for the New Year Eve’s party, the COVERGIRL beauty kit provides you with the must-have products for both options.
The new Eye Enhancer 4-Kits „Natural Nudes“ offers four perfectly matching eye shadow colours for the trendy nude look of this season. In combination with the new Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara and the Flamed Out Pencil Eyeliner it gives your eyes more expression and intensity. The new beautiful light pink Colourlicios Lip Gloss brings colour to the dark season. With its moisturizing formula and non-stickiness, it offers everything a girl needs for a romantic kiss when the New Year begins.
To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “X-mas with Covergirl” to . All entries must be received until December 29, 2014. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules. The winner has to have a Swiss address.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Covergirl
Notecards by Lanvin
My dear readers, Happy Holidays, everyone! May all the sweet magic of Christmas conspire to gladden your heart and fill every desire. As you relish the goodies, decorate every nook and corner of your home and enjoy the get-togethers… may the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow.
LoL, Sandra
Dear readers, great news, here is an early Christmas gift. NET-A-PORTER.COM‘s international sale starts today and I pre-selected some fab pieces that are marked off 50%!
Get the look: Embellished belted wool-crepe coat by Carven, jacquard-knit mini dress by Alexander McQueen, Daisie leather shoulder bag by See by Chloé, suede and ostrich thigh boots by Emilio Pucci and rose gold-plated cuff by Arme de L’Amour.
Have fun shopping!
LoL, Sandra
Miley Cyrus is the new face of M∙A∙C‘s Viva Glam campaign. Every cent of the selling of the two products below goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. For more information click here please.
Lipstick
Viva Glam Miley Cyrus
Hot Pink (Amplified)
CHF 28.00
Lipglass
Viva Glam Miley Cyrus
Hot Pink with Sparkling Pearl
CHF 26.00
In Switzerland available from February 2015 at all M∙A∙C counters and online at www.maccosmetics.ch.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of M∙A∙C Cosmetics
