Sandra‘s Closet

The pochette will be available from May 1st for CHF 2110.- in three different colour combinations: black with gold, purple with silver and (my favourite) silver with purple Monogram print.

I got so many compliments on my Mini Noé Rococo bag from the Cruise 2010 collection when the stunning material was first introduced that I don`t want you to miss the new pochette.

Have a closer look at my Mini Noé Rococo bag. Aren`t those printed sequins so cute?

It is an opulent bag with an edgy accent that will work for a black tie gala as well as for a dinner in jeans and blazer. A perfect little piece of decoration for you.
Happy Sparkling!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and © Sandra Bauknecht

For my Swiss based readers I have some very good news: Bongénie Grieder is carrying Matthew Williamson now in Zurich and Geneva. I spotted the waistcoat in black there (see below). Wear it with a white shirt and a pair of sexy leather leggings that you might already have. Accessorize this stunning look with a fringed bag by Jimmy Choo and those stunning gladiator sandals by Chloé. Both also available at Bongénie Grieder.

LoL, Sandra

The new movie “Leap Year”  starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode is hitting the cinemas today. The romantic comedy is about the Irish tradition that women may only propose to men in leap years on February 29th. It is believed this antiquated custom was started in 5th century  Ireland by the legendary St. Patrick.

In the movie, Anna (Amy Adams) is disappointed because her boyfriend does not ask the important question on their four-year anniversary. Therefore she wants to take matters into her own hands and follows him to Dublin to get down on one knee herself on Leap Day. But before that she has to face all sorts of problems as she is stranded on the other side of the Emerald Isle due to bad weather conditions. With the help of an innkeeper named Declan (Matthew Goode) she travels across the beautiful country and experiences that the road to love can be unexpected.

As I am really looking forward to seeing this movie, I got inspired to create an outfit for the perfect proposal in the Irish countryside. Wouldn`t Anna look awesome in this cute belted flower dress by Stella McCartney combined with the faux-fur cocoon shrug by Elizabeth and James to keep her warm?! As it can be really muddy, the adorable quilted wellingtons by Marc Jacobs would be a functional but stylish addition to this cute look. And last but not least who could resist her glamorous embroidered sequined clutch by Stella McCartney and the vintage Bulgari pieces? Me- definitely not!

LoL, Sandra

As I am crazy for make-up, I am totally in love with Benefit Cosmetics. The cute packaging, the fun names (who can resist if Kitten goes to Paris?!) and the really amazing quality is what makes it so excellent. For the holiday season they sell special edition sets (i.e. Celebutante, Glitz Glam and Gloss or my place or yours Gina) that are great gifts for your girlfriends or for yourself. So be dazzling and glam it up with an irresistible red pout, rocking smoky eyes or just that little soft glowing touch. Experiment and have fun! I hope that you will be inspired by these different holiday looks. And for the Zurich based of you, they just opened a lovely Benefit counter at Jelmoli.

LoL, Sandra