O’zapft is! – Your 2013 Wiesn Style Guide

Sandra Bauknecht Oktoberfest 2013

Yesterday, Saturday, 12 o’clock in the “Schottenhamel” beer tent: By tapping the first barrel of beer and saying into the microphone “O’zapft is!” (which means: “It is tapped!”), Munich’s mayor, Christian Ude started the 180th Oktoberfest. My avid readers know, I love the Bavarian city and its “Wiesn” – this is how the locals are calling their annual party, after the colloquial name of the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese) themselves.

The fashionable crowd started a little earlier in the morning and followed the invitation of Gitta Gräfin Lambsdorff and Alexandra Freifrau von Wangenheim to the famous legendary Breakfast at Tiffany’s, from which guests were transported around 11.30am to the Oktoberfest directly. This is the place to be!

And here is your stylish WIESN GUIDE – enjoy!

Tiffany Ziegfeld Heart 2

Ziegfeld collection daisy charm in sterling silver with white silk ribbon by Tiffany & Co.,
€ 770.00 Euro – CHF 870.00

Lanz Dirndl Mytheresa

An exceptional investment for your Wiesn outfit infiltrated with legendary charm, Lanz contrasts rich tradition with cosmopolitan elegance. Every woman looks good in a dirndl!
Dirndl by Lanz, exclusively available at mytheresa.com

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As it can get a little chilly at night, it might be a good idea to bring a fancy cardigan with you.
Oktoberfest jacket ‘Odelia’ by Iris von Arnim, exclusively available online and in the German flagship stores in Munich and Sylt.
€ 1095.00

Olympia Le Tan Clutches Wiesn 2013

Adored by the fashion elite, French designer Olympia Le-Tan‘s artisanal collection showcases beautiful hand embroidery and eye-catching designs.
Shop the clutch bags by Olympia Le-Tan here.

JImmy Choo Bavaria Red1

iconTo celebrate the 180th Oktoberfest, Jimmy Choo has launched a limited edition collection that is exclusively available in the German flagship stores in Munich and Frankfurt.
Pumps ‘Bavaria’ by Jimmy Choo
€ 695.00

Wiesn Accessoires 2013

 

1 Traditional hat with feathers by Lola Paltinger‘s Milka-Collection (see below), € 59.00
2 Knee socks ‘Wiesn’ by Falke, € 19.00
3 Charm ‘Brezel-Pretzel’ by Thomas Sabo, € 59.00
4 Bracelet ‘Get Lucky’ by Dodo, Price on request

MilkaWelt Lola Paltinger

 

In collaboration Milka, designer Lola Paltinger (for a previous post about her, please click here), has created some amazing outfits for the Oktoberfest season all in the famous chocolate brand’s iconic purple colour. You can shop the looks exclusively at the Milka Welt at Schrannenhalle in Munich and online at Lodenfrey. My absolute favourites this season!

Wiesn Feuerzeug St.Dupont Dallmayr

And last but not least, even that you are not allowed to smoke in the beer tents, I am sure that you would like to light a fire in style! The small size (55 x 31 x 12 mm) lets it easily fit in your pockets or clutch.
S.T.Dupont MiniJet Dallmayr No. 1 Oktoberfest-Edition
€ 109.00

Don’t forget to have some traditional Bavarian delicacies such as Obatzda (a spiced cheese-butter spread), Weisswurst (a white sausage) and Schweinshaxe (grilled ham hock).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the brands, © Sandra Bauknecht

A Little Love for Easter

Charms lamb and wolf, starting at € 115 each


Still looking for a little Easter surprise. Here are some suggestions that are perfect for those who want to declare their love within a budget or feel good when helping others.

Earrings starting at € 364

Dodo belongs to famous Italian jewelry brand Pomellato and is definitely their sweetest collection. The dodo pendants are a happy company of animals who speak the language of feelings and emotions. Each dodo reveals a little bit of who we are and what we want to say, sending a wonderful personal message to our loved ones.

Those who look like innocent little lambs and those who pass for big bad wolves often make a perfect couple. Why not giving such a sweet little Easter lamb instead of eating it?!

Charms lamb and wolf  starting at € 115 each, earrings starting at € 364 each pair.

Bracciale Japan highres

Gucci introduces a limited edition charity bracelet to support earthquake relief efforts in Japan.  All proceeds from sales of the bracelet will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims of the devastating Higashi Nihon Dai-Shinsai earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March.

Featuring a white-red-white web that recalls the colors of the Japanese flag, the bracelet carries a medal with a message that reads, “Gucci loves you.” The limited edition bracelet will be available from April 23, for CHF 120. Who doesn’t want to be loved by Gucci?


Visuel NOBLESS

Vanessa Tugendhaft has also created two bracelets to salute and support the stricken nation: Bracelet Nobless – a diamond for Japan, something to remember.

NOBLESS1The Nobless bracelet is available in two forms at affordable prices for larger mobilisation.
– a white unbreakable thread with a central motif without diamond in rhodium silver and red enamel : CHF 69
(CHF 13 will be donated to the Red Cross)
– a white unbreakable thread with a diamond trimmed central motif in rhodium silver and red enamel : CHF 129
(CHF 26 will be donated to the Red Cross).

Available through Kids and the City, phone +41 79 768 37 23.

Enjoy your Easter weekend and Happy Spring to everyone, it is really here!

LoL, Sandra

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide


Nars Tainted Love, Make-up set, £44

Nars Tainted Love, Make-up set, £44

With Valentine’s Day just a week away, it’s time to drop a probably not-so-subtle hint to your loved ones that all you want is…

Those fabulous Valentine’s Day gifts scream: „Be mine!“  – It is love at first sight.

LoL, Sandra

 

Wolford Bra Chf165, String Chf79, Garter Belt Chf135

Wolford Valentine's Set: Bra CHF 165, String CHF 79, Garter Belt CHF 135

Dodo Ring € 295 (also available in red)

Dodo Ring € 295 (also available in red)







Dodo Earrings, € 295 (also available in white)

Dodo Earrings, € 295 (also available in white)











Tiffany Locks Heart Pendant, CHF 6800

Tiffany & Co. Locks Heart Pendant, CHF 6800




Tiffany Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, € 16600

Tiffany & Co. Tourmaline and Diamond Ring, € 16600




Louis Vuitton Mini Purse, CHF 490

Louis Vuitton Mini Purse, CHF 490


Louis Vuitton Key Ring, CHF 300

Louis Vuitton Key Ring, CHF 300



Miu Miu Bag, CHF 1200

Miu Miu Bag, CHF 1200

Miu Miu Wallet red, CHF 470

Miu Miu Wallet red, CHF 470


Miu Miu Wallet pink, CHF 470

Miu Miu Wallet pink, CHF 470




Lancel Premier Flirt "Anguille" Bag (Eel skin), € 990

Lancel Premier Flirt "Anguille" Bag (Eel skin), € 990

Your chance to win Lancel's "Anguille" Bag

Your chance to win Lancel's "Anguille" Bag

Vogue Love Sunglasses, CHF 182

Vogue Love Sunglasses, starting at CHF 182

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