Sandra‘s Closet

Wishing you a beautiful Easter weekend from Boston. I’m in full 2-in-1 mode, quietly preparing for my daughter’s birthday as she turns 24 tomorrow. Time really does fly.

Last night, I slipped into one of those perfect Boston evenings with friends, ending up at My Girl, a hidden speakeasy-style gem with live music and an atmosphere that feels both intimate and electric. Effortless, a little decadent, and exactly the kind of place you hope to stumble upon but rarely do.

The interior design is really beautiful. Inspired by the warmth and ease of old Havana, the space balances elegance with intimacy, textured woods, soft light, and a rhythm that lingers long after the glass is empty. Each drink and detail is considered, each moment meant to be felt.

A truly special night and a spot I can only recommend.

My Girl Boston
10 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109

LoL, Sandra

So in love with my friend’s beautiful caviar clutch by Judith Leiber Couture.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and via My Girl
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With a meticulous renovation and a quietly confident sense of arrival, Oetker Collection Hotels unveils its first U.S. «Masterpiece Hotel»: THE VINETA HOTEL.

Set behind its historic Mediterranean Revival façade, the 41-room property has been reimagined by Tino Zervudachi, whose signature balance of restraint and refinement brings a distinctly European sensibility to Palm Beach. Soft whites and ocean blues meet terrazzo, Venetian plaster, and subtle 1930s references, creating an atmosphere that feels both timeless and gently playful.

At the heart of the hotel, Coco’s restaurant blends indoor-outdoor living with a warm, terracotta-toned palette. The menu, led by Executive Chef Brian Rodriguez and shaped in collaboration with Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, draws from the South of France, think Eden Roc sea bass, steak Diane, and delicately composed crudo, while the botanical cocktail concept adds a light, distinctly Palm Beach ease.

The pool scene leans into retro glamour with a modern lightness: mosaic details, lush greenery, and an atmosphere designed less for spectacle and more for effortless living. From yoga by the water to discreet, personalized service, everything feels considered without ever becoming overworked.

More than a reopening, the Vineta marks a return, reviving a storied Palm Beach address with a new, quietly luxurious rhythm. Intimate, sunlit, and unmistakably refined, it captures the destination at its most elegant.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © The Oetker Collection
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For the opening of the Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition dedicated to Schiaparelli – Fashion Becomes Art, I returned to a look that feels almost personal by now.

Worn once before on a beautiful evening in Paris, it carries that rare quality of a piece that doesn’t fade with time, it deepens. In the showroom setting, surrounded by the house’s surreal codes and enduring legacy, the outfit felt entirely at home: sculptural, precise, and quietly audacious.

Schiaparelli has always lived in that space between art and instinct, and this look captures exactly that. One of my favorites, not only for how it looks, but for how it stays with you.

My look: Jacquard basque jacket, and matching jacquard bustier dress, Anatomy jewelry bag, dove necklace, and large eye ring, all by Schiaparelli, and lipstick heels in satin by Christian Louboutin.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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