An Extraterrestrial Trip

Sandra Bauknecht-An Extraterrestrial Trip

While you are reading this post, I am back in the Middle East. This time, I followed Chanel‘s invitation to Dubai. Here, the French house’s Cruise 2015 show will take place tomorrow evening.

Emirates Zurich

The last time I flew with Emirates in their new amazing A380 was in January with Thierry Mugler for the launch of their newest fragrance Alien Eau Extraordinaire. In this post, I will tell you all about this fantastic trip to Oman.

Emirates A380 Business

The A380 is an experience in itself. The world’s largest passenger jet has a twin-deck, which means business and first class are on the top floor. Every business class seat has a built-in mini-bar, a personal storage area and a privacy divider. And here comes the best, there is even a real bar on this floor where passengers can mingle and enjoy a drink.

Bar Emirates Airlines

Dubai

I spent one night in Dubai before leaving on a fun road trip to the Six Senses Zighy Bay resort which is located on the northern Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman.

Road to Zighy Bay

When you arrive on top of the mountain, you will surely be taken by the breathtaking scenery of this hidden gem. The resort is as spectacular as its setting, with the natural beauty of Oman’s rugged mountain landscape on one side and a sandy beach on the other.

Sandra Bauknecht Zighy Bay 1

Beach Zighy Bay

I have to say, I was amazed how fast you find total inner peace here through the power of nature. The resort is built on sand and you throw away your shoes in a second. Feeling the sand beneath your toes, you tantalize your senses, you enjoy an exciting remoteness and a barefoot luxury beyond imagination.

Nuit Dinner Zighy Bay

Zighy Bay Lunch

The team of Thierry Mugler invited us to “lâcher price” which means to let go and the Six Senses Zighy Bay offers the perfect surrounding. Being committed to environmental responsibility, the resort offers fresh, organic food prepared with ingredients that are cultivated in the region.

Herb garden Zighy Bay

Mezze

Goat Zighy Bay

Zighy Bay Staff

I stayed at a private villa with my own pool, 24-hour butler service and my own bike to drive around the resort. The rural charm of the rooms is amazing and I loved taking an outdoor shower in the morning.

Sandra Bauknecht Private pool

Bike Zighy bay

Bathroom Zighy Bay

Outdoor Shower Zighy Bay

Zighy Bay Private Pool

Sandra bauknecht Zighy Bay Boat

One day, we went on a cruise. We had no cell phone coverage to really let go. It was such a beautiful afternoon that I absolutely enjoyed.

Boat zighy Bay 1

Sandra Bauknecht Bpat 6

Sandra Bauknecht Boat 5

alien coffret

Let’s have a closer look at Alien Eau Extraordinaire, the new addition to Thierry Mugler‘s Alien family, created by Dominique Ropion and Veronique Nyberg.

Pierre Aulas-Sandra Bauknecht

Pierre Aulas, artistic director at Parfums Mugler, explained me more about this beautiful floral fragrance launch. He is very charming and a genius when it comes to both, marketing and fragrance creating.

Alien Eau Extraordinaire

ALIEN EAU EXTRAORDINAIRE

Delicate floral notes transport a unique freshness and femininity. Exuding pure optimism, this scent is perfect for summer.

Top notes: Tunisian Neroli, Tea and Bergamot
Middle notes: Tiare Flower and Heliotrope
Base notes: Cashmeran and White Amber

It was such an amazing trip… Stay tuned for my upcoming post from Dubai, this time with Chanel!

LoL, Sandra

Zighy Bay 1

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Sense on the Edge

Sandra Bauknecht-Sense on the Edge

Last week, I spent some magic days at the Zighy Bay Six Senses hotel in Oman with Thierry Mugler fragrances that I will tell you all about very soon. The last evening we went to the resort’s mountaintop restaurant Sense on the Edge and enjoyed a very memorable evening.

My look: Glittery trim jacket, crystal-embellished mesh and crepe mini dress and pointed leather Mary-Jane pumps, all by Saint LaurentLimelight Gala watch, necklace and rose diamond ring, all by Piaget, Falabella crystal-embellished faux leather clutch by Stella McCartney and iconTwenties stay-up by Wolford.

LoL, Sandra

Stella McCartney Clutch Bag

Saint Laurent Dress Zighy Bay

Piaget Rose Diamond ring

Stella McCartney Clutch Bag 2

Piaget Rose Necklace

Saint Laurent Jacket Zighy Bay

Piaget Watch Zighy Bay

Saint Laurent Mary Janes

Photos taken in my pool villa: © Sandra Bauknecht