An Alexander McQueen dress or an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo – Louboutin shoes or the Birkin bag – which started the most trends?
How about their red carpet wow-factor? Or their day-to-day practicality?
These playing cards, FASHION FACE OFF – A TRUMP CARD GAME, allow fashion lovers of all ages to play iconic clothes, shoes, and accessories off against each other to discover who is the most on trend. Just don’t play against me, haha…
To shop, click here. ISBN 978-1-85669-902-0, available for £8.95.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Here is my second look that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine:
Powdy leather biker jacket, Powdy silk dress, Powdy printed modal and cashmere-blend scarf , all three by Mary Katrantzou and Tribtoo pumps 
by Yves Saint Laurent.
This printed biker jacket was one of my best buys for the season, I have worn it to many occasions. Such a gorgeous piece!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht
As promised, I will show you during the next days more photos of the outfits that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine.
My first look: Camel hair blazer, silk blouse, wool-crepe wide-leg pants, all three by Gucci, tapestry ankle boots by Dolce & Gabbana and Kelly So Black by Hermès.
I am completely in love with the colour combination of red and beige. And aren’t those wide-leg pants just absolutely fabulous?!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht
Day 10 of our Advent calendar is dedicated to some fabulous chocolate treats for the whole family. Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly to the shop.
Charbonnel et Walker Handbag & Heels – Chocolate Shoes 
A fun chocolate treat for a shoe-a-holic, this gift set from Charbonnel et Walker, one of Britain’s earliest chocolatiers, features a pair of high heels made from mouth-watering solid milk or dark chocolate. Presented in a special Charbonnel et Walker handbag-shaped gift box.
Choconchoc – Make A Chocolate House Kit 
Would your Hansel and Gretel like to make their own fairytale house? Well this time it will be made of chocolate. Choconchoc’s Make A Chocolate House Kit contains everything your little ones will need for cement-mixing, brick-making, plan-drawing and building. But how long will the house stay standing?
Games For Motion – Scrabble With Chocolate Pieces
Made from the finest Belgian chocolate this fun collection of chocolates will make you see a game of Scrabble in a new light.
Maison Cailler – Edition Limitée ChocOrigine Grand Cru 2012
For the festive period, Maison Cailler has brought together two exclusive creations to make one perfect gift, a limited edition chocolate to crown the house’s long and successful collaboration with the Ecuadorian cocoa farmers. The “Edition Limitée” ChocOrigine Grand Cru 2012 for year end celebrations combines one coffret of “croquants” and one gourmet coffret of “ganaches”.
A very special treat for the chocolate connoisseur.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Maison Cailler, Harrods and © Sandra Bauknecht
I am completely in love with my new Chloé sweater that is the perfect cozy piece to wear at the weekend with its flocked finish and chic pastel-orange hue. Recently, I went through my closet and spotted some fabulous items from previous seasons that feel again like brand new wearing them, in keeping with my motto not to throw out anything. Each piece in your wardrobe will have its time again and combined with new season pieces even help you to add that certain twist.
My look: Flocked wool and cashmere-blend sweater 
by Chloé, apricot-coloured jersey dress by Miu Miu, Monogram Denim Sunrise bag with Foxy fur tail and tassel charm by Louis Vuitton from the S/S 2010 collection, boots by Dolce & Gabbana from the F/W 2006 collection. Earrings by Dolce & Gabbana and snake ring by Roberto Cavalli.
On my nails: Sequined manicure by Ciaté.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Crystals, the new sparkling bangles collection by Sal y Limon, is just perfect for Christmas. Those handmade fun jewelry pieces will make you shine like a star or be the perfect surprise for a beloved friend. Available in many colours for CHF 54.- each, in Switzerland at Globus, Companys, Feldpausch, Schild and Loeb.
One lucky reader has the chance to win a set of three bangles (orange, pink, fuchsia). Send me an e-mail with your address and the header “Christmas Bangles” to .
All entries must be received until December 16st, 2012. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Sal y Limon and © Sandra Bauknecht
After the Louis Vuitton S/S 2013 show during Paris Fashion Week, I spotted Natasha Zinko, a London-based designer of Russian origin that graduated with a BA Honours recognition for Jewelry Design at Central St Martins. She opened her first store this year in the heart of London’s Mayfair district at 46 Maddox Street.
Her jewelry creations, like these skeleton earrings, are bold and very fashion forward. She also designs a ready-to-wear line called Abrakadabra. Of course, she caught my eye immediately because of her stunning Mary Katrantzou dress. Her friend wore head-to-toe Prada from the F/W 2012 collection. If you are interested in my look, click here for the previous post.
Natasha’s look: Typewriter dress by Mary Katrantzou (F/W 2012), embroidered book clutch by Olympia Le-Tan, shoes and skeleton earrings by Natasha Zinko.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Ciaté offers amazing three-dimensional DIY manicures and the newest hit is the British brand’s Sequined Manicure. Just in time for the party season, when sequins are always appropriate if not essential, this nail trend seems just right.
Well… are you ready to try it out for yourself now?
I tried this fabulous mani set that features all the products you need to give your nails a glam-over. As you can see, it works very easily.
The only negative side effect is that the nails are very rough afterwards so that you have to be really careful when putting on your tights or going through your hair. To take it off, you will need a nail polish remover with acetone and plan some time.
Ciaté Sequined Manicure Kits are available in 3 colour blends and retail for £15 each, available for example at Selfridges in the UK or Sephora in the US.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Behind the eight door of our Advent calendar, I have some pieces that would all work as the perfect conversation starter at a festive drinks party or dinner. Charlotte Olympia‘s playful aesthetic has won the hearts of the style set, and her fabulous ‘Holiday’ collection is no exception. Whimsically finished with red resin holly berries and green leaves or a stylish snowman, it’s a fabulous choice if you like to take the season literally fashionable.
1 Christmas Pudding suede and patent-leather clutch
2 Surprise Pandora Perspex clutch
3 Holly suede and patent-leather flats
4 Frostie embroidered leather clutch
My favourites: Charlotte Olympia’s signature ‘Dolly’ pumps get a fabulously festive makeover in plush red velvet – Jingle Bell Dolly platform pumps.
LoL, Sandra
During Art Basel and Design Miami 2012, MARNI presented, for the first time in the US, the exhibition “L’Arte del Ritratto” in collaboration with the photographer and filmmaker Francesco Jodice. The new edition of 125 chairs from the Marni Charity Project are sold now exclusively at the Marni Miami Store, where last night personalities from the art, design and fashion industries gathered together for a private cocktail hosted by Consuelo Castiglioni, Marni Creative Director. The project reaffirms Marni’s involvement with charitable initiatives.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Marni
