Those stylish GUCCI paper fans will make your summer days so much cooler. Comprised of paper and a wooden handle, the designs by Alessandro Michele derive inspiration from Japan. Too cool!
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As if Beyoncé didn’t have enough fans :-)… she was spotted at a basketball game in New Orleans in a dramatic floor-length Gucci fur-trimmed kimono and a paper fan.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Gucci
Patches and badges pinned or sewn onto clothes, mainly denim jackets, or jeans are still a massive trend. What I like most about it is the possibility to create your one-of a kind piece. If you are too lazy for this, have a look at those pieces:
Get the look (all in the collage above): Patch-appliqué camouflage-print hooded jacket, Paradise embellished cotton-canvas shoulder bag
and Mercer embellished appliquéd canvas slip-on sneakers
, all by Marc Jacobs, Gestures Coach appliquéd cotton-canvas jacket by Opening Ceremony, appliquéd mid-rise skinny jeans
by Karl Lagerfeld and appliquéd satin and mesh backpack
by Miu Miu.
Or become your own fashion designer, order a set of patches and transform a piece of your own into something unique:
Happy Days set of three embroidered cotton patches and Vacation Forever set of three embroidered cotton patches, both by 3XI, Funk & Flash set of four embroidered cotton patches and Acid Trip set of four embroidered cotton patches, both by M.I.H. Jeans.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Attention lovers! Also in 2017, MIU MIU introduces a capsule collection especially for Valentine’s Day. Pink and red, sparkling details, the offering draws on the playful juxtaposition of different elements. This quintessentially feminine collection will make the perfect gift!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Miu Miu
Are you ready for your next seaside adventure? Life is better at the beach – we all know that. Get ready for your next trip to the sun with a stylish towel and probably a harness to carry it.
Harness leather towel carrier by The Beach People
Secured with silver buckles, it can be worn cross-body – leaving you free to carry beachside essentials. It’s perfect for stowing yoga mats too.
And here are some of my favorite beach towels at the moment:
The Caribbean round cotton-terry towel by The Beach People
Pineapple printed cotton-terry towel by Dolce & Gabbana
Printed floral cotton-terry towel by Dolce & Gabbana
Set of two striped woven cotton towels by Hammamas
The Lorne round cotton-terry towel with cushion by The Beach People
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Love is in the air at Hermès as one of the French House’s most iconic scarf prints «Brides de Gala» has just received a little «affaire de coeur». Designed by the brand’s famous artist Hugo Grygkar, this limited edition is printed with the signature equestrian motif combined with blue and orange hearts. The best is yet to come as the special packaging for Valentine’s Day is an exclusive heart-shaped orange box.
I am truly in love with this…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Hermès
«I like any material that is natural, but in particular pearls.» – Michela Panero
Michela Panero of Rosantica
Fusing traditional Roman-inspired designs with directional shapes and rare gems, Michela Panero creates individual and timelessly elegant pieces, from the iconic multi-layered necklaces to charm bracelets and ethereal headbands for her beautiful jewelry brand ROSANTICA. Not only the chicest choice for bohemian brides but also a great gift idea for a loved one, those accessories elevate each outfit to a new level of style. Have a look at those boudoir-inspired favorites:
Bianca feather and pearl hair tie
Seta palladium-tone, pearl and silk anklet
Eleonora convertible gold-tone pearl necklace
Giovanna palladium-tone, pearl and feather glove
Palladium-tone, pearl and silk headband
Svevo gold-tone mother-of-pearl body chain
Aurora pearl, feather and gold-tone bracelet
Enjoy your Sunday!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Rosantica
When I spotted René’s jacket that he wore for the launch event of Kenzo x H&M in NYC, I was immediately drawn to it. The collar was divine and it drove me nuts that I didn’t get which designer it was. It looked a little Gucci… when I asked, he revealed the secret: those embellishments were earrings by H&M that he had just sewn on to it. What a great idea! The same goes for his ribbon tie. It is a silk band with one sparkling H&M earring attached to it.
This is what I call creativity! Bravo, René! Follow him on instagram @monsieurené or @rené_zibold.
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LoL, Sandra
Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht
Bally has teamed up with French NGO, Soieries du Mékong, in a collaboration which calls upon the expertise of Cambodian silk weavers, to create 500 special edition silk scarves.
Soieries du Mékong, empowers women from some of the poorest rural areas of Cambodia by offering them sustainable employment and developing their hand-weaving knowledge and skill. Each silk scarf is individually handmade in Cambodia taking up to 40 hours to craft, with each strand individually measured and dyed before the weaving process, and then finished by hand.
The scarves will be available globally online from the beginning of November as well as in Bally retail stores within the US, UK, Switzerland, Germany, Milan, France, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Australia and Singapore.
Shopping for a great cause, we love!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Bally
Guitar straps for handbags are the new It-charm according to Fendi and Valentino. Personally speaking, I find it a great way to customize and to add a rock ‘n’ roll edge to any bag for a personalized look.
Left: ‘Enchanted Wonderland’ embroidered guitar strap and right: ‘Animalia’ embroidered guitar strap, both by Valentino
‘Strap You’ shearling stripe shoulder strap by Fendi
There are many different patterns to choose from, but they are selling out fast. So hurry and secure yours!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, via Bagbliss
Here’s a trend that has been taking flight for some time now: butterflies! Embroidered onto outerwear at Valentino and stitched on a Gucci sweater, the butterfly is about everywhere this fall.
1 Butterfly embellished wool sweater by Gucci for Net-à-Porter
2 Butterfly-embroidered canvas guitar strap for handbag by Valentino
3 Fil coupé silk-blend scarf by Alexander McQueen
4 Butterfly crocodile small clutch bag by Nancy Gonzalez
5 Appliquéd stretch-suede over-the-knee boots
by Valentino
6 3D Glitter Butterfly Sunglasses by Anna-Karin Karlsson
7 Chiara metallic patent-leather platform sandals by Sophia Webster
A piece of art: the embroidered cotton coat by Valentino.
I am literally dying for those appliquéd stretch-suede over-the-knee boots by Valentino, aren’t they to die for?
Many designers have seeked inspiration from the beautiful world of the butterflies for pre-fall 2016, from left to right: Gucci, Giamba, Valentino and Philipp Plein.
Are you having butterflies in your tummy now like me?
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands