The Best Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

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This February 14th, surprise your better half with one of these creative Valentine’s Day gift ideas.673882_in_pp
Rosebud set of 12 stretch-lace thongs by Hanky Panky
MY FAVORITE!!! How cool is this? Presented in a long white box with a red bow, twelve of the brand’s signature claret thongs are wrapped onto stems to resemble a bouquet of a dozen red roses.

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Rosaviola scented oval, 35g iconby Diptyque + Olympia Le-Tan
Diptyque and French fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan team up to create the playful ‘Rosaviola‘ collection. With its soft notes of rose, traces of lipstick and rich leather, this unique fragrance captures the allure of the inside of a woman’s purse. It’s encased in a small oval with a printed hanging cord, letting you fill small spaces or even your closet with the warm, powdery scent.

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Love gold-tone Swarovski crystal necklace by Lanvin
There is nothing more powerful than love and it is nice to carry the statement around your neck. Lanvin’s necklace is cast from gold-tone brass and is embellished with a sizable Swarovski crystal that’s faceted to catch the light.

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Maharani stretch tulle-trimmed embroidered Leavers lace chemise by La Perla
iconLa Perla’s describes the Leavers lace from its ‘Maharani‘ collection as, “an enchanted garden of thread where large flowers blossom across the body.” Trimmed with stretch-tulle, this embroidered claret chemise is characterized by its glamorous V-back and scalloped neckline.
NMX2VWY_mzDoracora 100 neon-trimmed patent-leather pumps by Christian Louboutin icon
Christian Louboutin says these eye-catching ‘Doracora’ pumps “steal glances wherever you wear them.” They’re crafted from super glossy blush patent-leather decorated with a cute neon-pink heart at the toe.

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Liz Taylor embellished guipure lace-trimmed stretch-crepe dress by Christopher Kane
I LOVE!!! iconThis off-the-shoulder dress is inspired by an amazing love story and named after Hollywood screen siren Elizabeth Taylor – the decorative crystal embellishments are inspired by the Taj Mahal diamond gifted to her by Richard Burton. This elegant piece is cut from stretch-crepe and trimmed with pretty guipure lace, playfully patterned with love hearts.

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Heart Falabella embellished cross-body bag by Stella McCartney
An array of sparkling white crystals brings glamour to Stella McCartney’s black heart-shaped Falabella bag. It’s crafted from glossy faux-suede in Italy and features a recycled bottle-lined interior and a cross-body ruthenium-chain strap.

Happy Shopping!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands

My Look: A Byzantine Moment

Sandra Bauknecht - My Look - Sexy Glam

In Paris I was shot by my favorite street style photographer Melanie Galea from The Street Muse for a project with Tank Magazine and Silhouette. She was so sweet to take my camera for more pics of my outfit that was all about Dolce & Gabbana‘s Byzantine moment for F/W 2013.

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My look: Blazer by Balmainlace top and iconmosaic-print wool and silk-blend skirt, all by Dolce & Gabbana, pointed leather Mary-Jane pumps iconby Saint Laurent, Stephanie gold-tone necklace by Lanvinrose diamond ring by Piaget and My Own Code clutch by Valentino and Futura sunglasses by Silhouette.

LoL, Sandra

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Close up - Lanvin Love nacklace- Dolce & Gabbana lace

Sandra Bauknecht - Dolce Gabbana - Paris _ Valentino Clutch

Sandra Bauknecht - Piaget rose ring - Valentino my code clutch

Saint Laurent janis pumps- Sandra Bauknecht

Closeup - Sandra Bauknecht - Skirt Dolce & Gabbana

Photos: © Melanie Galea – The Street Muse, © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Plaid Factor

Sandra Bauknecht - Saint Laurebnt - Plaid Factor

This winter, it is all about the plaid factor. The pattern that somehow manages to straddle the not-so-fine-line between preppy and punk has suddenly proven itself as this season’s principle print. Check your boyfriend’s closet for an oversized version or shop Saint Laurent‘s iconic piece offering the perfect avante-garde grunge aesthetic.

My look: Plaid shirtleather shift dress and studded leather boots, all by Saint LaurentBamboo leather tote iconby GucciStephanie gold-tone necklace by Lanvin, Limelight Gala watch and rose diamond ring, both by Piaget.

LoL, Sandra

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Gucci Bamboo Bag - Piaget rose Ring

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Saint Laurent - Lanvin Love Necklace

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Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Love Pink

Sandra Bauknecht _ Love Pink

I admit, I love pink and I have never outgrown my love for Barbie. Sometimes, it happens and I take a crazy dose of pink as recently at the dinner with Harrison Ford at the Tommy Hilfiger store in Zurich.

My look: Fuchsia marabou jacket by Emilio Pucci, pink ruffled silk-mikado mini dress by Moschino by Moschino, De Manta brocade clutch by Alexander McQueen, lace pumps and Mitza ring, both by Christian Dior, iconTwenties stay-up by Wolford and Love gold-tone necklace by Lanvin.

LoL, Sandra

Sandra Bauknecht Pink ZFF

Love Lanvin Necklace

Dior Pumps pink lace

Sandra Bauknecht Moschino Dress

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Tartan

Sandra Bauknecht - Tartan The Look

Tartan is one of the biggest trends for F/W 2013. From red checks, to blue or green and even black plaid, many looks, traditional and modern appeared printed with the iconic Scottish pattern on the fall runways. Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent gave it a grunge twist and I couldn’t resist this amazing cardigan that I wore during Paris Fashion Week.

My look: Plaid mohair-blend jacketblack leather dressSac du Jour leather tote, studded boots, all by Saint LaurentLove gold-tone necklace by Lanvin, rose ring by Piaget, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline, leather bracelets by Miu Miu and Hermès.

LoL, Sandra

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Love Necklace by Lanvin

Saint Laurent Sac du Jour Bag

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Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht