If you adore nail polish like I do, you will probably love the new textures: Matte and Suede.
OPI introduced the new look for some of his best-selling shades like “You don`t know Jacques” or “Lincoln Park after Dark“. The rich suede nail polish reminds me of accessories in the same leather. As suede is a trend material this summer, your nails are elevated to a new dimension of fashion. The matte versions I associated immediately with deep wall paints like the Flamant ones for example.
Me wearing You don`t know Jacques in Matte
It is a different new look that you could wear easily for one evening. You can apply the colour five minutes before leaving the house as the formula dries very fast and the use of any base or top coat is not recommended. That is the good part about it. The negative side is that it won`t last very long. The problem is that the matte surface doesn`t like any hand cream or daily work. Nevertheless, you can apply the nail polish using a top coat and you will have the same shiny look that you are used to.
To sum up, I can say that it is definitely worth a try as you can use it in so many various ways.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of OPI
Mixing purple, yellow, red and green in one outfit, sounds probably quite shocking to you. But have a look for yourself, it makes a pretty awesome fashion statement.
Combining bold colours can look amazingly stylish and not at all clownesque. The key is to add an accessory that has all the colours of the look in it like the Alexander McQueen silk scull print scarf in this set.
Happy experimenting!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
Today I would like to show you the ultimate dream closet. Before moving to Switzerland, I lived for 2 years in the States. This was when I met my lovely friend Yoanna, the owner of this amazing house in the Chicago area. The former Miss Poland with an incredible taste built the mansion with her husband around 6 years ago. Her dressing room is not only enormous, but it also includes a wet bar, a sitting area and has the same wall colour like Ladurée in Paris. It is the perfect place to store all her designer pieces.
Yoanna with me
I guess you are wondering now how the rest of her home looks like. So I won`t withhold that from you. Please have a little tour and start dreaming. Probably you will find some inspirations for your own house. I am totally in love with her boudoir-style very feminine bathroom. Good luck convincing your husbands!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Me with Depeche Mode`s lead singer Dave Gahan
Swiss watchmaker Hublot and one of my favourite bands, Depeche Mode, had teamed up to create 12 exclusive Big Bang timepieces featuring the group`s album artwork. Each watch came in a box comprising some additional Depeche Mode gadgets and was auctioned off.
Last weekend Hublot and Depeche Mode presented the proceeds of this incredible joint project: a cheque for over $620.000 to the Teenager Cancer Trust. Dave Gahan, the band`s lead singer, had committed himself with great enthusiasm to the event after having recovered from his own cancer surgery last May.
If you are sad that you missed those charity watches, have a look at one of the newest signature Hublot models: the Big Bang Rose Steel Tutti Frutti. Not for a good cause, but the 48 baguette-cut pink sapphires are definitely worth the attention. The exquisite rose-coloured dream is accentuated by a matching alligator bracelet and would be the perfect eyecatcher for your wrist this summer. I am not always the biggest Hublot fan but this version gets my vote.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Hublot and © Sandra Bauknecht
I am welcoming spring today with my new Louis Vuitton Bohemian Monogram Cheche cross body bag. The textile is very soft and comfortable with dazzling hints of coloured leather that comes in red (like the one I am wearing) or blue. The fabric is innovative due to a new weaving process that creates the black-on-beige jacquard pattern with fluorescent and lurex threads woven through. The lining is made from bright soft calfskin leather and so pretty. On the runway the bags were presented with long attached tassels that are available seperately. Today I am finishing off the look with the matching colourful Monogram Cheche stole and a nautical dress from the cruise collection. It feels unbelievably fresh and summery.
Below you can find all different models of this line. I tried them all and my favourite was definitely the Bohemian. Which one will be yours? Have a look at your nearest Louis Vuitton store.
Bohemian Red
Bohemian Blue
Gypsy PM Vert
Gypsy GM Blue
Tuareg Blue
Probably you are wondering why I have been showing you so many Louis Vuitton bags recently. This season they are my absolute favourites. Great shapes, innovative materials and extraordinary colours with that little edgy New Age twist convinced me right away.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton and © Sandra Bauknecht
