My Look: Hollywood On The Tiber

On my way back to my beloved GSTAAD PALACE, for a fun weekend with CHANEL and to celebrate my friend’s birthday. I have never shared these photos from last year’s ASMALLWORLD weekend that unfortunately doesn’t take place anymore.

The theme for Friday night was HOLLYWOOD ON THE TIBER, a term which encapsulates the splendor of nocturnal Rome between the end of the 1950s and early 1960s when the city was a true capital of cinema.  The dress code said all-out old Hollywood glamour and I went for a petticoat style.

My look: Pink layered tulle dress with floral embroidery, pink satin gloves and hoop petticoat underskirt, all by Moschino (Look 23, S/S 2021), Odette lace pumps in rose by Jimmy Choo, Devotion mini bag in silver by Dolce & Gabbana, head piece by Stephen Jones, necklace and earrings, both by Alessandra Rich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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My Look: Queen of the Jungle

Who can forget Jennifer Lopez going viral on the Versace S/S 2020 catwalk in a fresh iteration of her iconic jungle-print dress? Tropical prints had been allover that summer and I have been waiting for the perfect moment to wear this stunning look. Finally the gown had its moment to get loud … as it was the perfect dress to wear to the Annabel’s For The Amazon Gala 2023.

My look: Cutout embellished printed silk-chiffon gown, green watersnake sandalsicon, and Virtus embellished crossbody bag, all by Versace, crystal clip earringsicon, and matching necklace with glittering green and clear crystals, both by Dolce & Gabbana.
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LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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My Look: Make Change Together

Greeting from Mykonos where the Meltemi, a dry northern wind blows over the Aegean during summer strongly. A headscarf is then a great idea to keep hair in place and prevent it from tangling.

Shopping sustainably starts with investing in the right pieces and keeping them for many years to come. An Hermès silk carré is a great example for such an item. My grandmother gifted me with my first one when I was a kid. If you take good care of your collection, you can hand them over to the next generation. Making change together is all about making little transformations within your own behaviors toward a more beautiful and happier life. Trust me on that!

My look: Embellished tulle-trimmed stretch-jersey and open-knit maxi dressicon by PatBO, Tess small embossed two-tone leather shoulder bagicon by Chloébead-embellished flat sandalsicon by Saint Laurent, «Caparacons de la France et de L’Inde» 90cm silk twill scarf (designed by Philippe Ledoux, first launched in 1959, re-editions in 1997 and 2008) by Hermès, leopard print lens sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana, Ras Du Cou silver-tone, shell and beaded necklaceicon, iconand gold-tone and shell earrings, both by Isabel Marant.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: @mykonos_alexandr / © Sandra Bauknecht
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The Craziest Shoes of the Season

Here they are the craziest shoes of the season. An art gallery’s worth of the weird, wacky and wonderful walked onto the runway for S/S 2023. Moschino’s pumps resembled miniature blow-up flamingo pool floats, one of Loewe’s sandals was entirely made of a huge 3-D petal and JW Anderson joined forces with Wellipets for some whimsical frog aesthetic. Heels, in particular, had a surreal feel, most notably seen in Alaïa‘s cabaret version and Sophia Webster‘s flamingo heels.

LoL, Sandra

Frog round toe clogs by JW Anderson x Wellipets

White coin purse heels by Pushbutton

Cabaret sandals by Alaïa

Flamingo-heel sandals by Sophia Webster
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Flamingo-detail 100mm pumps by Moschino

Floral detail high-heel sandals by Dolce & Gabbana

Petal 90 leather sandals by Loewe


Froufrou Alta 150 satin sandals by Christian Louboutin

iconPhotos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Courtesy of the Brands
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My Look: Floral Camouflage

Florals trending in spring will never be novel. However with blossoms in full bloom, you can be camouflaging in this beautiful floral ensemble this season.

My look: Tie-detailed floral-print ramie-voile blouseicon, and belted floral-print ramie-voile wide-leg pantsicon, both by Zimmermann, croc-effect leather slingback pumpsicon by Fendi, classic large Impatiens earrings by Oscar de la RentaChanel 19 bag in raspberry leather by CHANEL, Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie, and floral sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana.

LoL, Sandra

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

Thanks to Dolce & Gabbana I can enjoy my beloved pasta in an entire look decked out with one of the most delicious carbs on the planet. The Italian fashion house sent savory food-themed collections down the Milan runway in several previous seasons and has regularly pictured pasta-inhaling models in its campaigns.

My Look: Pasta printed cotton dress, decorative headbandpasta printed clutchicon (all S/S 2017) and bowtie pasta and cameo clip earringsicon (S/S 2012), all by Dolce & Gabbana, black lace-up Janis pumps by Saint Laurent, and pizza box bag by Moschino.

To the pasta, that improves your shape!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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Pasta, Basta!

I love pasta, basta! Leave it to Dolce & Gabbana to satisfy my huge appetite for Italian food with the most delicious carbs on the planet. The Italian fashion house joined forces with Pasta Di Martino, so that we can all get our paws on some DG-approved pasta.

I can only recommend this elegant gift box  «THE AUTHENTIC». It is a gift great for every pasta lover. Being dedicated to Naples, it contains a selection of 5 varieties of PGI Gragnano Pasta, made from 100% Italian durum wheat, and 2 cans of small Lampadina Tomatoes from the Sorrento Coast. On top you get a beautiful Dolce & Gabbana apron to be an Italian chef in style. The set is available for CHF 125.00.

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LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Dolce & Gabbana / Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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My Look: Hot Party in the Snow

This was my outfit I wore to the Hot Party in the Snow at Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz. When it comes to eveningwear, I am a huge fan of La-based designer Monique Lhuillier. The daughter of a French diplomat always admired the lavish gowns her mother and other stylish guests would wear to high-profile events, moving her to create her eponymous label. I adore her intricately detailed and expertly crafted designs.

My look: Crystal-embellished tulle gownicon by Monique Lhuillier, Devotion mini bag in silver by Dolce & Gabbana, Odette lace pumps in rose by Jimmy Choofloral-clip earrings, floral-detail chain-link belt, and crystal-embellished choker necklace, all by Alessandra Rich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Max Unterharnscheidt @maxunterharnscheidt
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Trending: Lace Pants

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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My Look: Adventure Time

Adventure time in my new cruelty-free fake fur coat that still captures the luxurious appeal of mink. Nadja Axarlis, founder of FAZ, produces her luxury pieces at a small Parisian atelier. I had a lot of fun taking these photos in the snow outside of the Gstaad Palace hotel.

By the way, the sweater features a travel destination that is on top of my bucket list, can you guess which one it is?

My look: The Cool belted faux fur coaticon by FAZ, Ines embroidered cashmere-jacquard sweatericon, and Diana suede leather toteicon, both by Gabriela Hearst, printed jersey track pantsicon by Dolce & Gabbana, «Vicky» hat in black by Hermèsgreen rubber boots with logo (F/W 2022 Runway), earrings with red and turquoise stones (Métiers d’Art 2014 Paris – Dallas), and sunglasses, all by CHANEL.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography 
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