Stella McCartney’s Sandra Top

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Dear readers, sorry for my tardiness in posting. I caught a terrible stomach flu and don’t feel like doing anything. Today, this gorgeous Sandra two-tone stretch-cady top iconby Stella McCartney arrived on my doorstep, which of course made my heart leap for joy. A top with my name, how cool is that?!

I love the dipped hem that adds to the contemporary appeal of this elegant piece. It gives my winter wardrobe a graphic spin and will surely look gorgeous with skinny pants and golden bangles.

TO SHOP PLEASE CLICK HERE.

LoL, Sandra

Paint the Town Red for the Holiday Season

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If summer fashion was flavoured with the saccharine sweet – pastels, lace and frills aplenty – prepare to turn to the dark side this winter. Gone for a few weeks are pretty soft shades and in their place come the bold primaries. Cue bright redthe colour of the season and a classic show-stopper – looks best on coats and lips. Invest in vibrant outerwear that will transform every outfit from now to wow!

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From left to right: Rac wool-blend coat by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and iconwool-felt coat by Alexander McQueen.

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The painfully beautiful Jasmin Rouge Collection by Tom Ford.

One of my favourite scents, Jasmin Rouge, is now available in a new 100ml size for CHF 380.-.
And for the holiday season, Tom Ford launches 4 new lipsticks in different shades of red: “Narcotic Rouge”, “Reckless”, “Diabolique” and “Slander” (CHF 62.- each).
Please Santa, pack them all!

To all my US readers, Happy Thanksgiving!

LoL, Sandra

Trend Alert F/W 2012: Holiday Sweaters

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In celebration of the holiday season, I recommend buying some festive knits. Combine a stylish holiday sweater with a sexy pencil skirt and some high heels to take the look to new heights.

Appliquéd wool turtleneck sweater iconby Moschinobonded PVC pencil skirt iconby Tibi and red patent-leather pumps iconby Dolce & Gabbana.

Rossella Jardini, Moschino Creative Director, gives the following style advice: “When designing our sweater, I played with the classic Christmas elements and added a Moschino touch! I would suggest wearing them with a simple pair of skinny jeans.”

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To shop those preppy little sweaters, click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly.

1 Santa Claus sequined merino wool sweater by Markus Lupfer
Reindeer intarsia wool-blend sweater iconby Stella McCartney
Reindeer appliquéd knitted wool sweater iconby Moschino
Ho! Ho! Ho! knitted sweater iconby Lot78
Reindeer-intarsia wool and cashmere-blend sweater iconby Mason by Michelle Mason
6 Maria metallic-embroidered knitted sweater iconby Meadham Kirchhoff

Meadham Kirchhoff about their inspiration: “Christmas is the best time of the year, the decorations, the tree, the food….. We love everything about it. The inspiration for the embroidery came from original 1960’s gift paper I wrapped Edward’s presents in last Christmas.”

I adore those sweaters and couldn’t resist the one by Stella McCartney. Which one is your favourite?

LoL, Sandra

Fight Your Winter Blues with Colour

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To fight your upcoming winter blues, I recommend COLOUR! It is a great way to lighten up foggy days and grey skies. Here is a perfect outfit for you:

Vintage Whisper cotton slub-jersey top iconby Splendidflared faille mini skirt iconby Miu Miu, leather and watersnake platform pumps iconby Nicholas Kirkwood, Saya printed silk-twill square scarficon and Cayla embellished patent-leather clutchicon, both by Jimmy Choo in collaboration with Rob Pruitt.

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Jimmy Choo has joined forces with contemporary artist Rob Pruitt for a fabulous, limited-edition range of handbags and shoes. Pruitt gained art-world attention in the late Eighties for his colourful, pop art-influenced work. Think panda-print flats, rainbow-hued pumps and crystal-adorned clutches. If you like the clutch and the scarf above, you might be also interested in those goodies below:

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Anouk lace-covered leather pumps

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iconNixon printed patent-leather luggage tag

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Wheel Loe angel and devil embroidered leopard-print calf hair loafers

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Jimmy Choo
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Shopping Alert: Givenchy F/W 2012

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As you know, I am obsessed with Givenchy and the F/W 2012 collection’s gothic feel is just divine. Lead the fashion pack and be the first to shop wow takes on leather, red hot peplum dresses and green accessories, such as the must-have wrap bracelet.

For the new three days you have the privilege to shop exclusively these items before they are available to all mytheresa customers. Just click on the highlighted texts below. Enjoy!

LoL, Sandra

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BOXCALF ANKLE BOOTS WITH CUFFED TRIM

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FIT-AND-FLARE LEATHER DRESS

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MEDIUM ZIP LEATHER CLUTCH

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GRAPHIC PRINT TANK TOP

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GREEN NIGHTINGALE LEATHER TOTE

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RED FLARED PEPLUM DRESS

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OBSEDIA WRAP-AROUND LOGO LEATHER CUFF

Photos: Courtesy of Givenchy and mytheresa

Madly Kenzo

Street Style Trend Kenzo

 

Now that unavoidable street style It-label is Kenzo. The brand has been around forever, but had disappeared off the fashion radar for quite some time. A subsidiary of LVMH, Kenzo has come back on the map this season with unconventional designs and prints, loved by the younger, hip fashion crowd. Launched in 1970 by Kenzo Takada and now under the creative direction of Opening Ceremony’s Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, the Paris-based brand is your ticket to globe-trotting style.

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Inspired by the label’s eclectic archives, the designer duo has charged the look with a covetably youthful vibrancy. Congrats to Kenzo’s very loud roar! Those popular lion-faced, Eiffel Tower, and logo sweatshirts are truly divine.

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Kenzo is available at Net-à-porter, Farfetch,Mytheresa and Luisaviaroma.

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Another way to experience the Kenzo spirit is the house’s newest fragrance Madly Kenzo Eau de Toilette, a lighter, more carefree version of the spirited Madly Eau de Parfum scent that was launched last year.

Floral Woody Musk

Top notes: Pear and litchi.
Middle notes: Jasmine and heliotrope.
Base notes: Musk and cedar.

Available in 30ml, 50ml and 80ml.

LoL, Sandra

Madly Kenzo PhotoPhotos: Via Frontrowview, Phil Oh. Courtesy of Kenzo and © Sandra Bauknecht.

Chunky Knits & Statement Necklaces

Chunky Knits & Statement Necklaces

During the recent fashion weeks, you couldn’t help but notice the common thread literally popping up for F/W 2012: Chunky knit sweaters paired with gorgeous statement necklaces. This combination has the right twist to jazz up the cozy winter staple. Click here to see me wearing it.
Enjoy shopping some of my favourite looks:

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1 Chunky-knit wool-blend turtleneck sweater by Chloé and crystal ribbon necklace iconby Lanvin
Blue bobble knit sweater by Carven and crystal and bead necklaceicon by J.Crew
Knitted wool and cashmere-blend sweater by Nina Ricci and chain and bead necklace by Assad Mounser
Zesty lime cable-knit wool and cashmere-blend sweater iconby Joseph and Riri painted Swarovski crystal necklace by Tom Binns
5 Multicoloured sweatericon by Closed and embellished bib necklaceicon by Lanvin
Striped chunky-knit sweatericon by Missoni and chain and bead necklace by Assad Mounser

LoL, Sandra

Pre-Shopping: Stella McCartney F/W 2012

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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

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Duchess satin and tweed mixed-media dress

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Tweed and duchess satin mixed-media dress

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Imprinted royal blue crepe dress

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Falabella leopard print clutch

Photos: Courtesy of Stella McCartney, mytheresa

Shopping Alert: Isabel Marant F/W 2012

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Wander West with Isabel Marant this fall, be the first to get your hands on her cool, city-ready cowboy shirts, embroidered jeans and more covetable footwear.

For the next three days, you have the privilege to shop exclusively these F/W 2012 runway items before they are available to all customers.

Just click on the highlighted product description below each item.
Happy shopping!

LoL, Sandra

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Primo printed fur jacket

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Kurt suede cut-out pumps

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Rodwell tasseled mid-rise skinny jeans

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Manet cropped jeans

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Lauryn embroidered blouse

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Berry ankle boots with cut-out appliqué

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Eminoy cropped suede trousers

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Loli mini skirt

Photos: Courtesy of Mytheresa

F/W 2012: Cropped Pants & Ankle Boots

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This winter, Ladies, we wear the pants! And to be precise, the cropped ones which draw attention to our ankles. Therefore, it is time to get a gorgeous pair of ankle boots.

Here are some of the most outstanding ones available at the moment:

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1 Marychal 100 calf hair ankle boots iconby Christian Louboutin
Suede brogue ankle boots iconby YSL
Suede and snake-effect leather ankle boots iconby Miu Miu
Bi-colour ankle boots by Balenciaga
Gisèle suede ankle boots by YSL
Palma fuchsia ankle boots by Acne
Suede peep-toe platform ankle boots iconby Giuseppe Zanotti
Geometric-heel printed silk-covered leather ankle boots iconby Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem
Elsa boots iconby Sam Edelman

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I couldn’t resist those beautiful suede and snake-effect leather ankle boots iconby Miu Miu.
Which ones are your favourites? Happy Saturday Shopping!

LoL, Sandra

Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht