Sandra‘s Closet

With alluring, natural elegance and the lightness of a camellia flower, the CHANEL Summer 2012 tote bag is a true embodiment of CHANEL’s founding principles.

The interlocking double C motif and the legendary address of 31 rue Cambon in woven jacquard on a cotton canvas, finely trimmed with leather, gives this bag a truly refined style.

Blue cotton canvas small tote bag with leather details

With its simple and sophisticated design, the CHANEL Summer 2012 collection tote bag is the perfect day-to-day accessory. Leather handles and a chain intertwined with ribbon, allow the bag to be carried in the hand or on the shoulder. This new and essential summer accessory is available in five sizes and in soft, faded shades of four different colours: red, grey, blue and ecru.

Available in CHANEL boutiques from February 2012

LoL, Sandra

Red cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details

Ecru cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details

Grey cotton canvas large tote bag with leather details
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

A city arises from the middle of nowhere in a feverish vision, like a mirage. Under the azure blue of a cloudless sky, Las Vegas keeps the desert dust at bay in the hypnotic ballet of neon lights. Along the Strip, the luxury hotels and casinos set the scene for a modern fairytale in which all dreams are possible. Amongst them stands the Bellagio Hotel. Its sumptuous gallery will welcome an entirely remodeled CHANEL boutique in end of this month.

Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, creates a gold-plated collection and strews stardust over polyester dreams.

The iconic gold of CHANEL elegance slips into every texture. A silky powder on the skin, sunny lacquer on the nails or a sheer whisper on the lips, it highlights a radiant face that’s on a lucky streak.

LUCKY STRIPES

The Exclusive Creation of the collection concentrates the entire spirit of Las Vegas in its traditional square case. Lined up in rows, four shades of sand and bronze sweep through every variation of a fabulous desert in which gold embraces the sun and shines. On the surface of the colours, an embossed star design seems to extend a warmwelcome to the city of dreams. For an illuminating makeover, a beveled brush is ideal for choosing and blending shades, sweeping lightly over the cheekbones, face or eyelids.

CHF 85.-

ROUGE COCO SHINE BRILLANT

The extremely melt-away texture and playful spirit of the most mischievous CHANEL lipstick get into the game with a total golden look. BRILLANT: faithful to the style of Coco Chanel, its sheer golden shade gives a fun twist to the traditional codes ofelegance.

CHF 46.-

LE CRAYON LÈVRES VEGAS GOLD

It accentuates the centre of the upper lip with a golden line. A makeup tip that adds a touch of light and emphasizes the fullness of a sparkling smile.

CHF 34.-

LE VERNIS GOLD FINGERS

A semi-sheer golden lacquer glides over nails like a talisman for a Midas touch.

In Switzerland available starting February 20, 2012 in CHANEL stores only.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

The 69th Annual Golden Globes awards took place in Beverley Hills last night and for us it is a pleasure to see who wore which designer. Unfortunately, Madonna (in Reem Acra), Kelly Osbourne (in Zac Posen) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (in Monique Lhuillier) are NOT on my best dressed list. Please see who is below!

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Elle MacPherson in a stunning gown by Zac Posen

Nicole Kidman in Versace

Zooey Deschanel in Custom Prada

Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli

Charlize Theron in Dior Couture

Natalie Portman in Lanvin

Evan Rachel Wood in a stunning Gucci Première gown.

The award for cuteness goes definitely to the dog from the “The Artist”. The movie that won BEST PICTURE. He was the top dog and certainly stole the show…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Getty Images, © WireImages, @ AP

Here they are the best sunnies available at the moment, the Audrey sunglasses…

…and my newest Spring crush, the floral shopping tote, both by Céline and in stores now.

Céline used this amazing floral print also for their Resort 2012 ready-to-wear collection. The leather biker jacket is so divine that I am dying to get my hands on it!

LoL, Sandra

This month, Prada launches its new Foulards S/S 2012 Capsule Collection. The printed silk scarfs come in sizes 60 x 60 cm or 90 x 90 cm and prices start from €290.

Spring, here we come!

LoL, Sandra

Here is my final and last look from the LuisaViaRoma Styling Lab: CITY TRIBE. Aren’t those colours so beautiful together?!

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Embroidered leather coat and raffia woven Christie shoulder bag, both by Burberry Prorsum, electric blue crepe de chine dress by Vionnet, python pumps by Alexandre Birman and feather necklace by Stefano de Lellis.

LoL, Sandra

Finding a pretty bathroom or a lean kitchen design at Boffi seems to be a no-brainer. Interior designers shop here for elements that can give your house a minimalistic, gallery-ish atmosphere.

Boffi’s new showroom in Zurich-Wollishofen

Heading down to Boffi for the ultimate in a chic, contemporary closet might not have come to your mind first. But it should. Boffi, the high-end Italian manufacturer of kitchens and baths, presents its latest collection: wardrobe and closet components.

The designs include the St. Germain walk-in closet system (Design: Piero Lissoni + CRS Boffi), below, which features rectangular rods, mounted drawers and adjustable shelves. The structure is in melamine white, with black matt elements like drawer handles, trouser-holders, pull-out shelves for shirts, shelves with clothes rods and shelf sides. Fitted with adjustable feet on the ground. I like!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Boffi

Here is my second look from the LuisaViaRoma Styling Lab. I called it “Modern Princess” and believe me I felt like one in this stunning extraordinary gown on the streets of Florence when people were starring at me. It was a very funny situation, especially when Bryan Boy and I were standing together (see photos at the end).

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Embroidered silk duchesse and crepe dress by Fausto Puglisi, Mini Loubi Lula silk clutch and Lady peep leather pumps, both by Christian Louboutin and head piece by Atkinson.

LoL, Sandra

For me as a blogger, it is so interesting to observe the recent forays of many fashion houses into social media, such as this new extraordinary project: On January 16th 2012 at 3pm (CET), Zegna Facebook fans can experience the Z Zegna F/W 2012 men fashion show live through the eyes of fashion icon Anna Dello Russo.

The moodboard on Zegna’s facebook wall

Her arrival, her moments backstage with Z Zegna’s new Creative Director Paul Surridge, and her savvy commentary before, during and after the Z Zegna show will be live streamed by two assistants who will be armed with a special application developed for iPhone. Anna Dello Russo, who will be dressed in a Z Zegna suit specially designed for her, will have a dedicated tab on the Facebook page and fans can see the runway show live streamed “Beyond the Catwalk” experience through the eyes of fashion icon Anna Dello Russo. An exclusive video of the fittings will follow right after fashion week.

This is your chance to experience in real-time the excitement of the fashion show through the eyes of one of the most famous international stylist and fashion blogger, Anna dello Russo once described as ‘a fashion maniac’ by Helmut Newton.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Via models.com and Zegna

Here is my first look from the LuisaViaRoma Styling Lab: GYPSY VIBE and I can finally reveal the secret which pug dog I have adpoted: It is the cute Emilio Pucci one which is inspired by the house’s iconic Marquise bag.

You know already that I am a huge fan of the Florentine house and the Pucci S/S 2012 collection is definitely on my shopping list.

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Printed lace top and long organza skirt, both by Emilio Pucci, platform sandals by Versace, neon-coral PS1 small leather satchel (amazing colour) by Proenza Schouler, straw hat by Borsalino and Mirador crochet earrings by Carolina Bucci.

I hope that you like it as much as I do!

LoL, Sandra