Sandra‘s Closet

«Under the myriad stars, moonlit nights promise unexpected pleasures…»

Launched in 2006, Soir de Lune by Sisley is a beautiful perfume, elegant, intense and rich: a great modern floral chypre. This fall a limited edition will be launched. The scent stays unchanged, only the emblematic bottle and its precious case will be dressed for the occasion in midnight blue and platinum, bringing new spirit to the design, revisited by Isabelle d’Ornano.

Top notes: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lemon, Coriander, Nutmeg and Pimento.
Middle notes: May Rose Centifolia absolute, Mimosa absolute, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Iris and Peach.
Base notes: Moss, Musk, Honey, Sandalwood, Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli.

In Switzerland, the collector bottle of Soir de Lune will be available for CHF 284.00 (100ml) from October 2015. Only 6000 bottles will be for sale worldwide.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Sisley

Looking for the perfect fall makeup products, then check out the latest from Bobbi Brown. Her Greige Collection features the perfect pigments for the new season mixing grey and beige to flatter every skin tone. Look below for full details:

Bobbi Brown Greige Eye Palette – Limited Edition – CHF 105.00

LOVE! Packed with eight perfect neutrals, from rich, smokey grey-browns to soft creams in matte-to-metallic textures. This sleek, faux leather navy palette includes a large mirror for flawless application.

Shades:
Ivory Eye Shadow – creamy white
Brown Haze Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow – medium smoky topaz
Twinkle Sparkle Eye Shadow – an off-white sparkle
Slate Eye Shadow – medium-grey
Greystone Eye Shadow – mid-tone grey taupe
Earth Metal Sparkle Eye Shadow – intense grey sparkle
Greige Eye Shadow – mid-tone ashy brown
Fog Eye Shadow – deep slate grey

Intense Pigment Liner Palette – Limited Edition – CHF 40.00

Clean and crisp or intense and smokey, this mirrored compact with three shades of deeply-pigmented powder liner does it all. Available in Black Plum, Midnight and Forest.

Dual-Ended Eye Liner/Smokey Eye Liner Brush – Limited Edition – CHF 57.00
Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick – Limited Edition – CHF 42.00

Shades:
Midnight – intense deep blue
Greige – shimmering brown grey

Nail Polish – Limited Edition – $15.00

Shades:
Greige – neutral gray-beige
Smokey Topaz – glitter nail polish

The extremely beautiful makeup collection will be in stores in Switzerland from September 4, 2015.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

When I was in Los Angeles for the TOM FORD Ford F/W 2015 show, I was invited to visit the brand’s presentation of the upcoming beauty launches at the Sunset Tower hotel. The moment I entered the suite, my eyes were immediately drawn to two clutch bags placed above the fireplace.

This amazing piece of art is finished with a lipstick holder at one side and comes with the ‘Vanilla Suede‘ shade from the brand’s beauty collection (you can use every TOM FORD lipstick shade of course). It’s lined in leather and has a zipped pocket, so you can keep your essentials neatly organized inside. The concealable snake chain strap offers an alternative way to wear this elegant Italian-made piece.

Those clutches are highly limited and only available at selected retailers. Therefore I am so happy that a few are now available online. Just click on the highlighted links below to be transferred directly to the store. Those bags will literally be on everyone’s lips!

LoL, Sandra

Gold glitter-finished Plexiglas® clutch

Silver glitter-finished Plexiglas® clutch

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Stills: Courtesy of Tom Ford

Happy Birthday Flowerbomb – what a great «flowerbombastic» party! The house of Viktor&Rolf celebrated the 10th year anniversary of their iconic scent at Le Trianon in Paris in the beginning of July with a very special evening. The rooms were literally filled with thousands of flowers. Highlight of the night were the outstanding performances by Tori Amos and Charli XCX.

Enjoy all my pictures and stay tuned for the amazing interview I did with the designer duo.

LoL, Sandra

Designer duo Viktor&Rolf at their party.

Ellen von Unwerth with photographer duo Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.

At the party with model Willy Cartier.

Charli XCX on stage…

… and in a stunning Viktor&Rolf dress upon arrival.

Ellen von Unwerth with me.

Actress Michelle Rodriguez

Italian clothing magnate Renzo Rosso, President of OTB Group, the holding group, that bought a controlling interest in Viktor& Rolf in 2008.

Petra Nemcova

Amazing performance by Tori Amos on stage…

… and afterwards at the party with me.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Courtesy of Viktor&Rolf

It is one of those days when you are working like crazy and the door bell rings. Yes, mail can be a welcome distraction. Especially when it comes from the House of Guerlain, sending their newest scent, which (big surprise) you can name yourself.

Guerlain Mon Exclusif, as it is called in the absence of a real name, leaves room for the creativity of its lovers. You are invited to apply metallic lettering on the bottle or have it engraved directly with a unique name.

Created by Thierry Wasser, this oriental scent comes with fougère accords of fresh fern, lavender, soft sandalwood, caramel, salted butter, toffee, mandarine, iris and vanilla. It is absolutely delicious.

It is available at a price of CHF 170.00 (Eau de Parfum concentration) from September 1, 2015. In Switzerland at Bon Genie Geneva, Manor Geneva and Jelmoli Zurich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and via Guerlain

Miley Cyrus returns as the iconic VIVA GLAM‘s spokesperson with two surefire hits: a super-sexy bright orange LIPSTICK (CHF 28.00) and a coordinating LIPGLASS with sparkling pearl shimmer (CHF 26.00).

This limited edition M∙A∙C Viva Glam Fall 2015 Miley Cyrus collection will be exclusively available at all M·A·C counters and www.maccosmetics.ch from September 2015.

Every cent of the selling of those two products goes toward helping women, men and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. For more information click here please.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of M∙A∙C Cosmetics

During Paris Haute Couture fashion week, a superlative event took place at the Casino de Paris – the ‘WÔW’ party, nicknamed after Lancôme’s signature letter – to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the brand, founded by entrepreneur Armand Petitjean in 1935.

Celebrating the House’s continually unique take on French beauty, guests enjoyed a surrealistic photocall where they were invited to strike a pose amongst giant cut outs of the brands iconic products and symbols, to the poetic fresh rose arch that served as an entrance to the theatre and a playful exhibition of carefully conserved objects from its patrimony: everything stated loud and clearly that “La vie est belle en Lancôme”, life is beautiful with Lancôme.

Celebrating 80 years of Lancôme is also celebrating femininity the Lancôme way. This could not have been achieved without the women who today embody the brand: Julia Roberts, Penélope Cruz, Kate Winslet, Lupita Nyong’o, Lily Collins, Alma Jodorowsky and Daria Werbowy were all on stage together for the first time ever, to wish a happy anniversary to Lancôme. Isabella Rossellini, who graced the brand with her charm and beauty for so many years, was the master of ceremony.

Among the highlights of the party, which gathered more the 1200 guests from the beauty, fashion, film and art world, was ultimate showgirl Kylie Minogue’s private concert of some of her most danced to songs, followed by French DJ Kiddy Smile who played late into the night.

Elettra Wiedemann, daughter of Isabella Rosselini,…

…Singer John Legend («All of me») and…

…Lisa Eldridge, recently appointed Creative Director of Lancôme Make up, were also in attendance.

Lancôme Power: Natacha Klein, Vincent Mottier, Margherita Masiello and Claire Jamet

With Margherita Masiello, PR Manager Switzerland Lancôme

The party is only one of the highlights of a celebration that started last January with the release of ‘Editions du Regard’ a book celebrating the brand’s heritage. This was followed by the launch of the first web only limited edition Lancôme products – three shades of the legendary L’Absolu Rouge, and a participative digital platform designed as a tribute to Lancôme’s customers “You are Lancôme”. Five participants who entered this creative ‘selfie’ contest won a ticket to the WÔW party.

The celebration will reach its climax in December with the launch of two extremely limited editions: the re-edition of Les Jumelés, a jewel lipstick case form Lancôme’s patrimony, and a very special version of the new La Vie est Belle l’Extrait created with France’s oldest high jeweller, Mellerio dit Mellers. Stay tuned!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Stéphane Fougère for Lancôme, © Sandra Bauknecht

Whether you’re heading to the beach in Saint Tropez, to a boardroom meeting or simply snuggling up with a good book on a Sunday: a braid is your perfect style partner and I have the ultimate braid guide for you today.

Combining fashion illustrations and easy-to-do tutorials, Kérastase‘s ‘The Couture Book of Braids’ features 30 different styles, from plaited ponytails to headband styles, beautiful summery fishtails, and even those extremely sophisticated alpine-style crown braids. Great news is that this e-book is free for download here.

Absolutely helpful is that Kérastase also shares their expertise on the best products to use, including their new Matérialiste all-over thickening spray gel (available now for CHF 34.00 / 190ml) that adds body and texture so that braiding becomes a breeze for those with fine hair, hair lacking density or even those that just want the perfect natural air-dry with a bit of “oomph”.

Use Matérialiste to create ‘The hat option waterfall braid’ found on page 92 in ‘The Couture Book Of Braids’.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Kérastase and © Sandra Bauknecht

For those who prefer timeless glamour rather than all-out flash, the sophisticated allure of matte reigns supreme. Now, M∙A∙C expands its offering of this classic suede-like finish with 12 new shades of Matte and Retro Matte Lipstick. These lipsticks promise a pop of colour that will linger on your lips with impressive staying power. Sophisticated and stylish!

To explore all new shades, please click here. My favorite at the moment is «D for Danger», a beautiful matte brick red (see photo above).

The collection will hit the shelves in Switzerland on August 13, 2015. Available at all M∙A∙C counters and online for CHF 28.00 each.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of M∙A∙C and © Sandra Bauknecht 

My dear readers! You will thank me forever after having tried this new product: SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR WONDER WORKER! A rendez-vouz between haircare and styling, this multi-tasking primer effortlessly perfects the hair’s surface to enhance the performance of styling products. Ideal for air-drying, blow-drying, and refreshing second-day hair, its 7 instant benefits work to hydrate, detangle, smooth, condition, boost radiance, tame frizz, and add silkiness thanks to Moringa extracts (see photo below). Safe on color-treated hair.

HOW TO USE:
1. Apply on towel-dried hair.
2. Spray throughout mid-lengths to ends.
3. Comb through to spread evenly.
4. Air dry or blow dry to style as desired.

HAIR TYPE: For all hair types.

Available for CHF 50.00 (150ml) at all Shu Uemura salons.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Shu Uemura