Sandra‘s Closet

I am completely obsessed with Dolce & Gabbana‘s S/S 2014 collection inspired by ancient Sicily and Greece. The prints and details are all about coins that give the impression they have just been dug up on an archaeological excursion and in combination with polka dots, they look divine, sophisticated and feminine. The bag is like a treasure chest that I will surely keep forever!

My look: Polka dot top, cotton-blend coin-jacquard mini skirt, coin earrings, oversized gold-tone coin belt, ancient coin print scarf and inlaid wood top handle bag, all by Dolce & Gabbana. Janis leather pumps by Saint Laurent, Mitza ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

This upcoming Saturday, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum‘s hotly-anticipated new fashion exhibition will officially open its doors. Dedicated to ‘The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014‘, it illustrates the history of Italian Fashion from the Second World War to the present day, and will be held until July 27th 2014. It features many looks from the archives of different Italian designers which pay tribute to the quality of the Made in Italy style.
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7, +44 (0)20 7942 2000

To celebrate the opening, NET-A-PORTER and the The Victoria & Albert Museum present a 22-piece limited edition jewelry collection that will be available as an online exclusive with 10% of all sales being donated to the V&A. Below you can explore my favorite pieces.

LoL, Sandra

Gold-plated, resin and macramé lace clip earrings by Dolce & Gabbana + V&A

Swarovski crystal and resin necklace by Marni + V&A

Set of two gold-plated knuckle rings by Moschino + V&A

Gold-tone agate clip earrings by Etro + V&A

Set of three palladium-plated woven bracelets by Missoni + V&A

Photos: Courtesy of NET-A-PORTER and The Victoria and Albert Museum

Supermodel and face of Guerlain NATALIA VODIANOVA shared her travel tips for Paris with us. The city where she is living with her three kids from a previous marriage and her partner Antoine Arnault with whom she is expecting her fourth child. The tall blonde was born 1982 in Gorky, Soviet Union (now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) and moved to France 15 years ago when she signed with Viva Models to start her modeling career.

Your favourite city?
I love PARIS. It was the first city I moved to when I was 17. I feel more at home here than in any other city.

Your favourite hotel?
The BRISTOL is one of my favorite hotels in Paris. It was my second home before I moved to live in Paris.
112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, +33 1 53 43 43 00

Your favourite restaurant?
L’ATELIER DE JOËL ROBUCHON, absolutely delicious, the perfect place for two.
133, Avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris, +33 1 47 23 75 75

Your favourite bar or nightclub?
I love the CAVIAR KASPIA.
17, Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, +33 1 42 65 33 32

Your favourite sightseeing spot?
I like to go to the PALAIS DE LA DECOUVERTE with my children, the science museum located in the Grand Palais.
Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris, +33 1 56 43 20 20

Your favourite park?
We love the playground at the JARDIN DU LUXEMBOURG.
6e Arrondissement, 75006 Paris, +33 1 42 34 23 62

Your favourite shop?
The GUERLAIN BOUTIQUE on Champs-Elysées. The atmosphere is unique, it is absolutely magic and with an incredible attention to details. I feel like home.
68 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, +33 1 45 62 52 57

Your must-have accessory?
A BAG.

Your favorite song?
I would say maybe “WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY” by Yusuf Islam, I really like this song.

Your favorite holiday book?
My favourite book is Mikhail Bulgakov “THE MASTER AND MARGARITA”.

Thank you, Natalia, for sharing your insider scoop on Paris with us.

LoL, Sandra

Flats are a must this summer. So why not shunning our heels for the humble high-top sneaker. From Balenciaga‘s multi-panel trainers to the effortless Converse classic, here are the best ones for the laid-back look.

1 Tyson high-top sneakers in confetti-print leather by Givenchy
2 High top trainers by Saint Laurent
3 Francy suede high top trainers by Golden Goose Deluxe Brand
4 Multi-panel high top trainers by Balenciaga
5 Chuck Taylor All Star polka-dot suede sneakers by Converse
6 Paneled satin high-top sneakers by Gucci
7 Embellished leather high-top sneakers by Versace
8 Dunk Sky Hi metallic leather wedge sneakers by Nike
9 Tokyo studded suede high-top sneakers by Jimmy Choo

LoL, Sandra

For the third consecutive year, I was invited by DIOR to Paris for a photo and video shoot to mark the launch of their newest beauty must-haves. Inside a transformed Parisian gallery, the new DIOR ADDICT FLUID STICK and DIOR VERNIS were revealed.

DIOR ADDICT FLUID STICK
I am not joking when I am telling you that this is a real makeup revolution and you will love it. It is the first lip hybrid on the market that can do it all in one single stroke. It is not a gloss, not a lacquer and not a lipstick, it is something completely different, a new technology fluid that you can barely feel, but that delivers maximum color, glossy shine and a “no makeup” feel in one lip color. With the help of its intense, long-hold pigments, the water-based formula and its applicator in the shape of the stick of a lipstick, its application becomes a pure sensory feeling.
Available in 22 shades from April 1, 2014 for CHF 51.50 each.

DIOR VERNIS
As most of you know, I am a huge fan of Dior nail polishes and their top and base coats. Therefore I was a little worried when I heard that Dior has completely reformulated its nail polish palette as I asked myself if it was anyhow possible to improve those fabulous products. Truth is, it was! The new formula intensifies Dior’s manicure know-how, resulting in a salon-worthy finish. If you love gel nail polishes, then be sure to check out the latest from Dior. 
Available in 21 shades from April 1, 2014 for CHF 37.00 each.

Lovely Alexandre helped me pick out the perfect shades for my photo and video shoot with Dior.

My nails were designed in a half moon shape in a delicate and seductive violet (338 Mirage) by Dior’s newly appointed Nail Designer Anatole Rainey, my lips colored by Violette in a bright coral (373 Rieuse) and hair done by the uber-fabulous Cyril Auchere.

The video we filmed for the new amazing beauty products can be seen here.

My photo shoot took place in a specially created Digital Gallery designed by Guillaume Lemaitre and Oliver Weppe of GL-OW.

Redefining the artistic experience through projections, atmospheres and striking visuals, the four must-have shades for nails and lips within Dior’s new palette of colors were the inspiration for the art installations. The perfect backdrop for my photo shoot.

The four sophisticated, ultra-trendy it-shades are 754 Pandore, 551 Aventure, 575 Wonderland and 338 Mirage.

I had an amazing time in Paris. A huge thank you to the whole Dior team for this extremely fun photo and video shoot and to Céline for taking some backstage photos! Addict is my Dior!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Dior, GL-OW and © Sandra Bauknecht

This was my outfit I wore to the opening of Switzerland’s first Karl Lagerfeld store last week in Zurich. Sass and class I called it.

My look: Tuxedo jacket, Agnes leather-trimmed washed-twill jumpsuit and Kuilted leather backpack, all by Karl Lagerfeld, suede ankle boots by Saint Laurent, diamond rose necklace, diamond rose ring and Limelight Gala watch, all by Piaget, Hapi leather bracelet by Hermès, Atlas silver bangles by Tiffany & Co. and leather bracelet by Miu Miu.
Mr UK diamanté-embellished figurine by Karl Lagerfeld + tokidoki.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © David Biedert and © Sandra Bauknecht

Last week, the first Karl Lagerfeld shop in Switzerland opened its doors at Jelmoli in Zurich with a fun party and I had the honor to unveil it. On the ground floor, you can find all accessories, bags and other fun gadgets. On the second floor of the famous department store, you can shop the prêt-à-porter collection.

The lovely Karl Lagerfeld team had flown in for the event.

Raquel Marquard and my humble self had fun trying some hats by Karl Lagerfeld.

Stylist Clifford Lilley with me

Monique Hollinger framed by Sonja Hog to the right and me to the left

Dusa Bibus to the left and Yvonne Bieri (Womenswear Buyer at Jelmoli) to the right.

The unveiling ceremony was fun. I gave a short speech and told a little anecdote about the first contact I had with Karl Lagerfeld many years ago as an assistant at Marie Claire magazine. As I am huge fan of him, I felt very honored to cut the ribbon of his first store in Switzerland.

Karl Lagerfeld on display for your home as part of a capsule range produced in collaboration with Manga-inspired brand tokidoki. He says: “I am very flattered that I became a ‘tokidoki’! I always loved them and I am very happy to be one of them”.

It was a great night surrounded by amazing people! Stay tuned for the outfit post coming up soon! Happy Weekend!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © David Biedert, © Karl Lagerfeld and © Sandra Bauknecht

After Majestic Rose, Noble Leather and Supreme Bouquet introduced last year, the Yves Saint Laurent Oriental Collection has received the fourth fragrance inspired by wood created in an oriental style: SPLENDID WOOD.

The extremely precious ingredients for this scent to fill the luxurious glass flacon decorated with gold colors were imagined by perfumers Marie Salamagne and Amandine Marie.

WOODY SPICY
Top notes: Cardamom, Incense and Saffron
Middle notes: Jasmine Sambac and Oriental Woodsy Notes
Base notes: Cypriol Oil, Cedar and Oud

Splendid Wood is available now as 80 ml Eau de Parfum for CHF 250.00.
A beautiful scent for men and women.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent

Love or hate it? I like playing with fashion and Jeremy Scott‘s fun approach for Moschino for the F/W 2014 season has already started to be eaten up by the fashion crowd. Combining Ronald McDonald and Coco Chanel, he send down tops and quilted bags in the colors of the famous fast food chain.

Franco Moschino was known for his humorous take on fashion and his successor Jeremy Scott, who is an icon of junk culture, managed to design trash pieces that are flying off the shelves.

The capsule collection is already available online on the MOSCHINO website and it is almost sold out. It will also be available soon on net-à-porter.

The first piece that has arrived is this fun French Fries iPhone 5 cover.
What do you think about it? Aren’t you lovin’ it?

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Via Moschino.com

Here is another outfit post from my recent trip to the US, taken on Abbot Kinnley Boulevard in Venice Beach. The weather was very weird and I didn’t see much of the Californian sun during my stay. A great place for lunch is Gjelina, a place worth its hype. Even that I am not a vegetarian, I do love my veggies and their kale salad is to die for.

My look: Wool-blend jacquard coat (fabric inspired by children’s wallpaper) by Miu Miu, two-tone stretch-jersey contour dress by Stella McCartney, Bamboo leather tote by Gucci, suede booties by Saint Laurent, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline, rose diamond ring and Limelight Gala watch by Piaget.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht