You snooze, you lose… I don’t let my readers miss out on hundreds of items by Tom Ford, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo and more – all now in final sale.
Shop up to 80% off at NET-A-PORTER
– plus enjoy 20% off all ‘Sale Must-Haves’! Here are the 10 pieces on sale you shouldn’t miss:
Silk-chiffon headscarf by Tom Ford
A piece that will elevate every look to new heights and will be your friend on a bad hair day!
Asymmetric gathered stretch-crepe gown by Givenchy
A runway piece that moved like a flowing waterfall as it made its way down the S/S 2019 runway. An investment piece for a great piece that works for all seasons.
Dolce Box crystal-embellished acrylic clutch by Dolce & Gabbana
A clutch decorated with glistening crystals in a striking leopard pattern will never come out of fashion.
Maureen 85 leather-trimmed zebra-print satin mules by Malone Souliers
Zebra print is THE trend among animal prints for the F/W 2019 season. This is your chance to get ahead of the fashion tribe!
Love 100 glittered checked leather pumps by Jimmy Choo
Another great transition piece. A must for winter!
Belted marbled intarsia-knit jacket by Balmain
A wonderful cardigan for cold summer nights and a daily companion for winter.
Gold-tone clip earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane
Would you have guessed that those earrings are now Marked down to less than €30?
Fringed jacquard-knit wrap by Etro
This wool-blend jacquard wrap is exactly what you want to reach for on chilly days.
Loulou medium leather and jute-trimmed quilted printed cotton shoulder bag by Saint Laurent
A seasonal but fun piece you shouldn’t miss! Bohemian luxe at its best.
Printed silk-twill scarf by Versace
A classic that makes a great gift as well.
Happy Weekend!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Chicago is, hands down, the best place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, outside of Ireland. As most of you know, I had lived in the Windy City for two years before I moved to Zurich and always loved seeing the Chicago River dyed in a brilliant shade of green (a tradition that dates back to 1962). A great inspiration for today’s post.
Are you in the mood to leave all others green with envy? Here you go, indulge in this great outfit in the must-have hues for St. Paddy’s Day.
Get the look: Emerald green one-shoulder ruffled crepe gown by Lanvin, Amazon cutout suede sandals 
by Aquazzura, crystal-embellished satin shoulder bag by Burberry and gold-plated, crystal and resin clip earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane.
Looking at the photos below from yesterday’s dyeing festivities makes me really miss Chicago and my friends there…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Chandler West/For Sun-Times Media
The influence of Asian exoticism has inspired fashion designers over decades. This season is no different from previous ones. For F/W 2013, the combination of oriental prints and modern outfits has been spotted on the runways. Below are some of my favourite pieces available now. The background photos were taken during my recent trip through China in Guilin.
Beaded resin and gold-plated necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane
Fawi wandering river strapless dress
by Mary Katrantzou
Embellished tank top with Asian garden print by Balmain
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via style.com and © Sandra Bauknecht
Sorry for bringing you bad news twice today, first we have heard that Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau’s passed away at 81 yesterday and it has been announced that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died this morning peacefully following a stroke. She was 87 years old.
The Iron Lady was not only an outstanding politician, but also a fashion icon. On both sides of the Atlantic, Maggie Thatcher is being considered as the originator of the power look for women. She opted for tailored skirt suits and pussycat bows. One of her clever tricks to show power was funnily enough that she never wore pants. Her signature pearls, shoulder pads (to stand literally “shoulder to shoulder” with men), handbags, and royal blue hues were a sign of control. Throughout her career, she turned her looks into POWER DRESSING!
Let’s honour her with this look inspired by her: Iris wool-twill blazer and matching Alyssa pencil skirt, both by Stella McCartney, polka-dot silk-twill pussy-bow blouse by Saint Laurent, Amelia patent-leather pumps by Jimmy Choo, croc-effect and textured-leather bag by Lanvin and multi-strand pearl necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane.
R.I.P. Maggie Thatcher!
LoL, Sandra
A great way to work the ’20s trend is to add some vintage inspired accessories.
Here are some of the hottest ones available at the moment:
1 Satin-lined perforated box clutch by Stella McCartney
2 Beachbreak gold and silver-plated diamanté earrings by Lulu Frost
3 Feather bolero by Ralph Lauren Collection
4 Silver-plated crystal cuff by Kenneth Jay Lane
5 Silver-plated crystal earrings by Kenneth Jay Lane
6 Swarovski crystal suede belt by Gucci
7 Koko metallic leather and suede sandals by Jimmy Choo
8 Constance leather clutch by Jason Wu
Happy Shopping!
LoL, Sandra
New Year’s Eve calls for a fabulous outfit and you still have some days left to shop!
The sparkling shade of gold has party splendour. It is a flattering hue for every skin tone. Add embellishments, big-cat prints, vivid bold colours and statement accessories – and let glamour be your talisman!
Here are some shopping suggestions:
This look works best for a fun beach party or a night at a fancy club!
Metallic gold ruched bandeau beach dress by Lanvin, Dolly metallic leather slingback pumps by Charlotte Olympia, leopard-print calf hair clutch by Valentino and lace 18-karat gold-vermeil earrings by Monica Vinader.
Looking stylish for a New Year’s Eve dinner party at a friend’s house or a fancy restaurant!
Darya hammered-silk wrap-effect dress by Tory Burch, Harper suede platform pumps by Rupert Sanderson, Marano glitter clutch by Anya Hindmarch, oversized beaded clip earrings and Swarovski crystal cocktail ring, both by Kenneth Jay Lane.
And last but not least, the perfect outfit for a romantic New Year’s Eve celebration!
Asymmetric lace dress by Stella McCartney,
Vamp glitter platform sandals and Cayla glitter-finish clutch, both by Jimmy Choo. Gold-plated and leather cuff by Gucci.
LoL, Sandra
Happy Valentine’s Day, my dear readers! Today is the perfect day to express your love. And what a lovely way to show your affection with an outfit that says: „I love you and want to look beautiful for you!“
Sweater (photo left) by Wildfox, red dress and coat, both by Giambattista Valli, stingray-heel Tribute sandals by Yves Saint Laurent, bag by Valentino, bracelet by Louis Vuitton and ring by Max and Chloé.
LoL, Sandra
