Sandra‘s Closet

Nature’s blooms at their most tempting. The nectarous, pink-fringed pompoms of Silk Blossom. Irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. Apricot-fresh with a touch of spice. Airy with clouds of powder-soft heliotrope, nestling on a bed of moss. Fruity and enticing.
JO MALONE has captured spring in a bottle.

FRUITY FLORAL

Top note: White Pepper
Middle note: Silk Blossom
Base note: Moss

Fragrance Combining™: Orange Blossom

Available from May 2014.
(In Switzerland from May 21, 2014 at Jelmoli Zurich and Globus Geneva).
Cologne 30ml CHF 68 / £41
Cologne 100ml CHF 130 / £82
Home Candle 200g £42

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Jo Malone

For the third consecutive year, I was invited by DIOR to Paris for a photo and video shoot to mark the launch of their newest beauty must-haves. Inside a transformed Parisian gallery, the new DIOR ADDICT FLUID STICK and DIOR VERNIS were revealed.

DIOR ADDICT FLUID STICK
I am not joking when I am telling you that this is a real makeup revolution and you will love it. It is the first lip hybrid on the market that can do it all in one single stroke. It is not a gloss, not a lacquer and not a lipstick, it is something completely different, a new technology fluid that you can barely feel, but that delivers maximum color, glossy shine and a “no makeup” feel in one lip color. With the help of its intense, long-hold pigments, the water-based formula and its applicator in the shape of the stick of a lipstick, its application becomes a pure sensory feeling.
Available in 22 shades from April 1, 2014 for CHF 51.50 each.

DIOR VERNIS
As most of you know, I am a huge fan of Dior nail polishes and their top and base coats. Therefore I was a little worried when I heard that Dior has completely reformulated its nail polish palette as I asked myself if it was anyhow possible to improve those fabulous products. Truth is, it was! The new formula intensifies Dior’s manicure know-how, resulting in a salon-worthy finish. If you love gel nail polishes, then be sure to check out the latest from Dior. 
Available in 21 shades from April 1, 2014 for CHF 37.00 each.

Lovely Alexandre helped me pick out the perfect shades for my photo and video shoot with Dior.

My nails were designed in a half moon shape in a delicate and seductive violet (338 Mirage) by Dior’s newly appointed Nail Designer Anatole Rainey, my lips colored by Violette in a bright coral (373 Rieuse) and hair done by the uber-fabulous Cyril Auchere.

The video we filmed for the new amazing beauty products can be seen here.

My photo shoot took place in a specially created Digital Gallery designed by Guillaume Lemaitre and Oliver Weppe of GL-OW.

Redefining the artistic experience through projections, atmospheres and striking visuals, the four must-have shades for nails and lips within Dior’s new palette of colors were the inspiration for the art installations. The perfect backdrop for my photo shoot.

The four sophisticated, ultra-trendy it-shades are 754 Pandore, 551 Aventure, 575 Wonderland and 338 Mirage.

I had an amazing time in Paris. A huge thank you to the whole Dior team for this extremely fun photo and video shoot and to Céline for taking some backstage photos! Addict is my Dior!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Dior, GL-OW and © Sandra Bauknecht

After Majestic Rose, Noble Leather and Supreme Bouquet introduced last year, the Yves Saint Laurent Oriental Collection has received the fourth fragrance inspired by wood created in an oriental style: SPLENDID WOOD.

The extremely precious ingredients for this scent to fill the luxurious glass flacon decorated with gold colors were imagined by perfumers Marie Salamagne and Amandine Marie.

WOODY SPICY
Top notes: Cardamom, Incense and Saffron
Middle notes: Jasmine Sambac and Oriental Woodsy Notes
Base notes: Cypriol Oil, Cedar and Oud

Splendid Wood is available now as 80 ml Eau de Parfum for CHF 250.00.
A beautiful scent for men and women.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent

To enhance your fragrance trail, CHANEL offers three new shimmering products for the body in limited edition, so catch them while you can!

Unfurling the notes of CHANCE, CHANCE EAU FRAICHE and CHANCE EAU TENDRE, they perfume and illuminate the skin with a subtle pearly sheen. Believe me, even if you don’t wear those scents in general, you will love those fun products.

CHANCE SHIMMERING BODY CREAM
Its rich and silky texture wraps the body in an iridescent veil and moisturises the skin, leaving it delectably soft. Its floral scent prolongs the trail of CHANCE, while its subtle pearly shimmer further enhances the skin. 
CHF 106.- (200g)

CHANCE EAU FRAICHE SHIMMERING TOUCH
Like a caress of the skin, its velvety gel texture is applied in subtle touches to enhance the fresh and vibrant trail of CHANCE EAU FRAICHE. Its delicate shimmer is a must for highlighting and putting a sparkle in your décolleté.
CHF 75.00 (25g)

CHANCE EAU TENDRE SHIMMERING POWDERED PERFUME
Refined and feminine, the application with a powder puff deposits a cloud of tenderness on the skin and a fine dusting of shimmer on the body. A delicate and subtle illumination with a fruity-floral scent that revives the CHANCE EAU TENDRE fragrance for ever-greater softness.
CHF 90.- (25g)

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Chanel

Acqua di Parma‘s GELSOMINO NOBILE is a tribute to a radiant fragrance and a unique flower. This spring it is celebrated for the first time with a special edition in a limited flacon that provides the same, sophisticated shades of the classic from 2011.

The bottle is adorned with an elegant stylised interpretation of the jasmine flower. Hand crafted by skilled artisans in Tuscany, the 24 karat gold decoration is created by an elaborate manual silk screen printing process. Each individual petal is engraved by hand through delicate craftsmanship and close attention to detail.

FLORAL WOODY MUSK

Top notes: Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper
Middle notes: Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine
Base notes: Musk and Cedar

Available now as one shot for CHF 236.00 (100ml). To find out more about the wonderful world of Acqua di Parma, please click here for a previous post and an interview with Gabriella Scarpa, CEO and President of Acqua di Parma.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Acqua di Parma

Yesterday I had the pleasure to interview supermodel Miranda Kerr for a very interesting project that will be revealed soon in L’Officiel Switzerland (and of course on Sandra’s Closet). Having the chance to talk to her, I was totally curious to find out more about her amazing skin care line KORA ORGANICS by Miranda Kerr that I adore. The twenty-one-piece lineup of face and body essentials is as eco-luxe as it gets.

Being a green goddess and organic-devotee from Down Under, Miranda set up her skincare brand because she couldn’t find pure natural beauty products that delivered high performance results. She explained it to me: “I have been looking for a certified organic skin care line for myself. As I have been working in the industry for a while, I decided to launch one on my own and spoke to a great lab in Australia. I chose the key ingredients. First of all noni, which has over 17o vitamins and minerals. I used to drink it every day and so I thought why not putting it in my skin care line. Other key ingredients are green tea extract and rosehip oil.”

Her bestselling products are the Luxurious Rosehip Oil and the Enriched Body Lotion.
TO SHOP KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Try the line, I can absolutely recommend it!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr and © Sandra Bauknecht

My mum has always told me about the importance of skin cleansing. She has taught me never to leave my makeup on during night and to take time for my cleansing routine. So I made it my daily beauty ritual that I am looking forward to, those few minutes of pampering that only belong to me. And about the effects, she has been absolutely right.

When bare and perfectly purified, the skin is better able to regenerate itself. This type of ‘breathing’ – a routine prelude to the application of skin care products – is essential to facial youth and beauty. However, whether internal or external, several residues dull the skin’s purity on a daily basis, accentuating the marks of time.

Helena Rubinstein has invented PURE RITUAL, a new range of skin cleansing products, that uses a dual technology to rid skin of the accumulation of external and internal impurities on the outside and strengthen your own skin-cleansing systems from the inside. The powdery scent of white flowers makes the application a true pleasure.

PURE RITUAL CARE-IN-FOAM
DEEP-CLEANSING FOAMING CREAM – SMOOTH & RADIANT SKIN
The softness of a cream combined with the intense effectiveness of a dense and delicate mousse.
CHF 78.00 (125ml)

PURE RITUAL CARE-IN-MILK
INTENSE COMFORT MAKE-UP REMOVER MILK
Pamper your skin with the caress of a milk-based treatment.
CHF 78.00 (200ml)

PURE RITUAL CARE-IN-LOTION
SKIN-PERFECTING LOTION – REFINED PORES & SKIN TEXTURE – RADIANT COMPLEXION
When the purity of water is combined with the effectiveness of a cream, the lotion works wonders by revealing perfect skin.
CHF 74.00 (200ml)

PURE RITUAL CARE-IN-PEEL
BLACK RADIANCE-RESTORING DOUBLE PEEL – RESURFACED & MOISTURISED SKIN
Black rice, skin clarity enhancer. A must-have for beautiful skin.
CHF 74.00 (100ml)

Available from April 2014.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Helena Rubinstein

Fire it up with COVERGIRL‘s new Flamed Out Collection! The face of the campaign singer P!NK shows off summer’s brightest, boldest eye looks featuring the new bold and blendable colors. For makeup tutorials and your chance to win just scroll through… Hot enough for you?

PRODUCTS

Flamed Out Mascara
Make a bold statement with winged lashes that curve up and out.
• Maximum volume instantly
• Bold winged-out lash look
• Unique wire brush to curve lashes up and out

Flamed Out Shadow Pencil
Two versatile products in one brilliant pencil: vivid, creamy color plus the definition of an eyeliner.
• Gel shadow and liner in one
• Ten hot, blendable shades
• Creamy formula for smooth application

Flamed Out Shadow Pot
Go bold with these perfectly sized pots! Mix, match, and blend to customize those vivid hues.
• Twelve blazing, blendable colors
• Glittery and sparkly effect
• Powder in perfectly sized pots

TIPS & TRICKS

Below you can enjoy three make-up tutorials that show you how you can achieve different looks with the new Covergirl Flamed Out collection. The model is no other than Miss Switzerland Dominique Rinderknecht who looks just like P!NK, don’t you think?!

WHITE EYES

Step 1: Apply Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Pot Blazing White all over your lid and brow bone generously for a fresh and elegant glow around your eyes.
Step 2: To give your eyes a more intense look use Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara. Depending on your personal taste just keep adding layers in order to accentuate the powerful look.
Step 3: Apply a flashy red, pink or orange lipstick, which matches your outfit or accessories.

METALLIC EYES

Step 1: Apply Covergirl Flamed Out Pencil Lime Green Flame all over your lid and blend with fingers or eyeshadow brush.
Step 2: Apply the Flamed Out Pencil Ashen Glow in the eyelid fold and accentuate the outer eye corner with it.
Step 3: Draw a line along the upper and lower eyelashes with the Flamed Out Pencil Silver Flame and finish off the look with the Flamed Out Mascara.

COLOURFUL EYES

Step 1: Apply the Flamed Out Pencil Hot Pink Flame on your lid.
Step 2: Apply the Flamed Out Pencil Ice Flame along your lower eyelashes.
Step 3: Apply the Flamed Out Shadow Pot Fired Up Pink with an eyeshadow brush in your eyelid fold and blend the color well.
Step 4: Use the Flamed Out Shadow Pot Sapphire Flame with a moist eyeliner brush along your upper and lower eyelashes.
Step 5: Accentuate your brow bone with the Flamed Out ShadowPot Blazing White.
Step 6: Generously apply Flamed Out Mascara on your eyelashes.

CONTEST

Great news is that three of my lovely Swiss readers get the chance to win a COVERGIRL Flamed Out Set which includes the following products: Flamed out Mascara, Flamed out Shadow Pencil Melted Caramel, Flamed out Shadow Pencil Lime Green Flame and Flamed out Shadow Pot Fired Up Pink for a total of CHF 35.60.

To participate in the contest, please send me an e-mail with your postal address and the header “Flamed Out” to . All entries must be received until March 24, 2014. 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. The winner has to have a Swiss address.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Covergirl

Yves Saint Laurent‘s iconic must-have highlighter pen gets an animal makeover in this new WILD Edition, boasting an engraved black and gold leopard print design. With a click of Touche Éclat, you can conceal your dark circles and add radiance to your face, you can dance all night and still look glowing in the morning, like the radiance of beauty sleep in a click.
I couldn’t live without it!

The limited edition is available now in N°2 Luminous Ivory for CHF 55.00.

LoL, Sandra

As you know, I am travelling like crazy and funnily enough the more I do, the more I like to take only hand luggage. Unfortunately, the amount of liquids to take is strictly limited on flights. Therefore I was very happy when I discovered this amazing travel set by EVE LOM. The brand’s core philosophy is all about a perfectly cleansed, exfoliated skin as the key to a glowing complexion. Their multi-award-winning cult products have become beauty insiders’ secret weapon – and are still unrivalled in a highly competitive market.

EVE LOM‘s Travel Essentials set ensures your skin looks radiant no matter your itinerary. Filled with flight-compliant sizes of the label’s most coveted products – including the cult-status Cleanser and Muslin Cloth, Morning Time Cleanser, Rescue Mask and TLC Radiance Cream – this compilation is a must-have for long or short trips.

TO SHOP THE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS SET, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

LoL, Sandra