Sandra‘s Closet

Do you suffer from serious eyebrow envy looking at Cara Delevingne?! Here is your cure: Giorgio Armani‘s new EYE & BROW MAESTRO, a cream to create the perfect natural brow that lasts for over 20 hours. It can even be used as eyeliner, eyeshadow and even sculpt the face or colour the hair line.

Linda Cantello, International Make-Up Artist, Giorgio Armani, “I wanted to offer women an innovative product inspired by my needs backstage on Giorgio Armani fashion shows, a product that does all, that would be fast and faultless when applied, long lasting, and fault proof.”

The promised results are amazing, EYE & BROW MAESTRO is easy to blend and work with. Available in nine shades worldwide, of which six are in stores in Switzerland: 01 Black, 02 Drak Brown, 03 Red (One Shot), 04 Medium Brown, 05 Light Brown and 06 Blond for CHF 46.00 each.

There’s a fabulous brush for application which is essential for sculpting the brows that can be bought separately. EYE & BROW BRUSH, CHF 43.00.

For a Brow Know How Guide with Anastasia, the Queen of Eyebrows, please click HERE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Giorgio Armani Beauty

This fall, CHANEL launches its new poetic makeup collection ÉTATS POÉTIQUES inspired by passion and emotion with the main focus on eyes.

Eyeshadow aficionados should be all over it – along with a neutral shadow quad, the new releases include six shades of Ombre Essentielle singles. A redesigned eyeliner pen defines a tone of mystery with a sleek felt tip for ultimate precision.

It is an intriguing game of opposites: innocent and stormy, soft and intense. A spectrum of pink shades, a poetic tenderness, balanced with tones of purple, radiant yellow and dramatic grey.

Art of poetry that we love… here is the complete collection:

LE TEINT
Joues Contraste Powder Blush (CHF 60.00)
160 Innocence

LE REGARD
Les 4 Ombres (CHF 77.00)
234 Poésie

Ombre Essentielle (CHF 43.00)
102 Sensation (ivory pink)
104 Palpitation (soft rose)
106 Hésitation (pink plum)
108 Exaltation (bright pink)
112 Pulsion (deep plum)
114 Admiration (golden yellow)

Ecriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner (CHF 49.00)
10 Noir
20 Brun

LES LEVRES
Rouge Coco Shine (CHF 46.00)
93 Intime (soft pink)
94 Confident (intense rosewood)

Rouge Coco Shine Full Colour (CHF 46.00)
95 Viva (raspberry)
96 Aura (plum)

Lèvres Scintillantes (CHF 41.00)
189 Rose Rêvé (milky pink)
191 Songe (iridescent pearl)

LES ONGLES
Le Vernis (CHF 35.00)
625 Secret (nude)
629 Atmosphere (iridescent pearl)
631 Orage (grey blue)

My favorite shade is 625 Secret, it is just the perfect nude tone that suits every skin color.
The collection will hit the stores in Switzerland in the end of August 2014.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Chanel, Julien Claessens et Thomas Deschamps, © Sandra Bauknecht

Make-up that’s Marge approved! But no yellow face paint and a giant blue beehive are required! Here is another odd couple partnering together, one that you might have never thought of: M·A·C collaborates with The Simpsons™ on a limited-edition makeup line launching in Switzerland as an online exclusive and other countries in September 2014. (It had been pre-sold before for one day only during the San Diego convention COMIC-CON in July).

The ten-piece collection contains eyeshadows (CHF 66.00), blushes (CHF 36.00), false eyelashes (CHF 21.00), lip glosses (CHF 28.00) and some fun nail stickers (CHF 25.00).

Color your friends green, mmh, I mean yellow, with envy!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

I love flying light with only hand luggage but it is always a nightmare in terms of finding small travel sizes of fluid beauty products. Here are some for the hair that I explored this summer, all come in TSA approved carry on travel size. It is also a great way to try new beauty essentials.

Sebastian Re-Shaper, 50ml, CHF 8.00
Sebastian Drynamic, 75ml, CHF 16.00
Sebastian Whipped Creme, 27ml, CHF 10.00
Sebastian Mousse Forte, 50ml, CHF10.00
Sebastian Trilliance Shampoo, 50ml, CHF 7.00
Sebastian Trilliance Conditioner, 50ml, CHF 7.00
SP Color Save Shampoo, 30ml, CHF 4.00
SP Color Save Mask, 30ml, CHF 4.50
SP Repair Shampoo, 30ml, CHF 4.00
SP Repair Mask, 30ml, CHF 4.50

Available at your nearest Wella Hair Salon, click here to find the closest one to you. I also recommend to check out Travel Size Hair Products, a website dedicated to hair products in small sizes. I love their slogan: “Take good hair days with you!“

The beautifully printed silk scarf “Tiger Life” is by Mourjjan, a Swiss fashion brand which is based in Klosters. They have the most amazing designs.

LoL, Sandra

Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht

Personally speaking, I adore Amouage, the scents are so extremely rich and sensual. Therefore, I had been eager to explore the house’s latest duo – Journey Man and Journey Woman. The two new creations are based upon the man behind the fragrances, Creative Director Christopher Chong. His love for Shanghai Deco and Chinese Film Noir, are the inspirations for the new Journey scents, in which he pays homage to his heritage.

Journey for Woman, expressive with enigmatic undertones of radiance this floral, fruity and leather fragrance illustrates an enchanting journey.

Top Notes: Apricot and Jasmine Tea
Middle Notes: Jasmine, Sambac, Mimosa, Honey and Cedarwood
Base Notes: Pipe Tobacco, Saffron, Vanilla, Cypriol and Musk
Available as Eau de Parfum 50ml (CHF 375.00) and 100ml (CHF 435.00)

Journey for Man, portraying a journey of metamorphoses, this spicy and woody fragrance reveals a chiaroscuro of luminosity with a twist of intrigue.

Top Notes: Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom, Neroli and Bigarade
Middle Notes: Juniper Berries, Incense, Pure Geraniol and Tobacco Leaves
Base Notes: Tonka Beans, Cypriol, Leather and Ambrox
Available as Eau de Parfum 50ml (CHF 330.00) and 100ml (CHF 405.00)

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Amouage

The most fabulous mother-daughter duo of Sharon and Kelly Osbourne come to M∙A∙C with a two-part collection of statement-making hues for eyes, lips and face.

Sharon Osbourne (61) brings her unmistakable warmth and wit to the mother of all colour collaborations, featuring feminine shades and must-have beauty tools.

Sharons Must-Haves: DUCHESS QUAD (Eye Shadow x 4 in golden nudes and fiery browns, CHF 66.00) complement a soft palette of LIPGLASS (CHF 28.00) and PATENTPOLISH LIP PENCIL (Ruby, a mid-tone rose, CHF 30.00) in caramel and rose. Peachy cheeks with a hint of rose (POWDER BLUSH in Peaches & Cream, CHF 39.00) give skin a subtle satin finish. The Face Blender BRUSH (CHF 54.00) is a must for all beauty lovers. Limited-edition packaging in Sharon’s trademark red with lavender signature.

Kelly Osbourne (29) collaborates on a collection of fearlessly vibrant hues that work perfectly for day and night.

Kelly’s Must-Haves: BLOODY BRILLIANT QUAD (Eye Shadow x 4 in pale lilac and blackened plum, CHF 66.00) complement LIPSTICK in bright pink, orange and light lavender (pictured: Strip Poker, a matte light nude, CHF 31.00). Cool beige and soft pink MINERALIZE SKINFINISH DUO (CHF 45.00) highlights skin in a luxurious, mineral-rich formula for a polished perfect finish. Try to apply it with Kelly’s Flat Buffer BRUSH (CHF 69.00). Limited-edition packaging in Kelly’s iconic light violet with signature in red.

Love Kelly and Sharon’s beauty musts for MAC as much as I do? You don’t need to wait much longer… the collection is in stores now. (In Switzerland exclusively at Manor or online at www.maccosmetics.ch).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

One thing is for sure: a beautiful smile comes with beautiful lips because they accentuate healthy teeth even more. Therefore swiss smile has raised the bar with the addition of the new day gloss nude and the night care lip balm to its premium smile-enhancing products.

swiss smile day gloss nude gives lips an alluring shine and its tingling instant boosting effect makes lips look full and sensual directly after application of the product; lines and wrinkles appear reduced. And how does it feel on your lips? Extremely pleasant.
CHF 24.00

swiss smile night care lip balm helps lips to fully recover by treating them overnight. It has been formulated using moisturising and healing ingredients that meet the highest standards.
CHF 24.00

Don’t forget a smile isn’t just to do with great teeth, it’s also emphasized by healthy, moisturised lips! To shop the new products, please click HERE.

LoL, Sandra

Bobbi Brown got inspired by all the bright eye shadow looks spotted on the F/W 2014 runways. She transformed the trend into a new upcoming line of 15 limited editions shades that give your eyelid soft but bright color.

Eye Shadow
Burnt Rose – Sea Glass – Peach Cloud – Sunrise Pink – Cornflower – Sweet Pink – Pistachio
CHF 37.00 each

Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow
French Blue – Berry Sorbet – Pink Slip – Golden Amber
CHF 37.00 each

Metallic Eye Shadow
Hazy Lilac – Aegean Blue – Bubbly – Linen
CHF 37.00 each

To make sure that your new eye shadows last, Bobbi Brown is also launching the Long-Wear Eye Base. The primer keeps with its a non-drying, non-greasy formula your eye shadow crease-free and colour-true. It extends the wear of any eye shadow by 8 hours. (So, if your current shadow has 8 hours of wear, this prolongs your eye shadow for up to 16 hours total.)
Available for CHF 41.00 in three shades: Light, Medium and Medium to Dark.

In stores in Switzerland starting September 4, 2014.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

While the looks and not to forget the accessories are always amazing at 3.1 Phillip Lim, the same can be said about the beauty. NARS and Phillip Lim have a long standing relationship as the beauty brand has been responsible for the makeup at the designer’s New York Fashion Week shows for the past 14 seasons, and now they’re finally teaming up for a limited edition nail polish line.

The collection that will hit the counters on August 1, 2014 includes nine limited edition nail shades inspired by the “colors that exists in the shadows“.

Shades include: Anarchy (Angora), Wrong Turn (Graphite), Shutter (Black Sea Green), Other Side (Bitter Chocolate), Gold Viper (Champagne), Crossroads (African Violet), Hell-Bent (Lacquer Red), Dark Room (Blue Denim) and Insidious (Black Bronze).

TO SHOP THE 3.1 PHILLIP LIM F/W 2014 COLLECTION, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of NARS and 3.1 Phillip Lim

Inspired by the great northern lights in Finland, deep blue fjords in Norway, and colorful houses in Copenhagen, Nordic Collection by OPI brings the diverse colors of its namesake region to nails and toes for F/W 2014. This new collection of 12 lacquers features a palette ranging from spicy browns in shades of bronze, cinnamon and caramel to rich purples in wine, black cherry and blue-violet hues, with accents of creamy coral, pink and sea green.

Nordic Collection by OPI includes the following shades in both nail lacquer and GelColor formulas:

Going My Way or Norway?
No two ways about it… this caramel is delicious!

Ice-Bergers & Fries
“Wood” you like a chocolate shake with that?

OPI with a Nice Finn-ish
This light, mellowed bronze completes me. The end.

My Voice is a Little Norse
This prismatic super-shimmer is worth shouting about.

Can’t aFjörd Not To
Whatever it takes, get your hands on this extravagantly creamy coral!

How Great is Your Dane?
Pass up this cinnamon coffee? You’re barking up the wrong tree!

My Dogsled is a Hybrid
Enliven your environment by wearing this creamy sea green.

Suzi Has a Swede Tooth
That’s why I always have this strawberry candy pink on hand!

Do You Have this Color in Stock-holm?
Stock up! This icy blue-violet is in hot demand!

Thank Glogg It’s Friday!
The start of the weekend is nothing to “wine” about!

Viking in a Vinter Vonderland
You can conquer anything in this powerful, deep purple.

Skating on Thin Ice-Land Watch out!
This black cherry is dangerously close to gorgeous!

Nordic Collection nail lacquer shades each feature OPI’s exclusive ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. Nordic Collection by OPI will be available in both nail lacquer and GelColor from August 13, 2014 for CHF 23.90 per bottle.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of OPI