Sandra‘s Closet

When fashion meets beauty, I always get super excited. Proenza Schouler have joined forces with MAC Cosmetics to launch a limited edition line for release this spring, a collection very much in line with the Proenza Schouler catwalk aesthetic, relevant, refined, just beautiful.

Lets have a closer look at those upcoming beauty musts:

LIPSTICK – CHF 36.00
Woodrose light pink with beige (lustre)
Pinkfringe vivid flamingo pink (satin)
Mangrove bright clean orange-red (matte)
Primrose sheer berry plum (lustre)

PRO LONGWEAR EYE LINER – CHF 32.00
Black Ice rich black
Rich Experience true brown

PRO LONGWEAR LIP PENCIL – CHF 32.00
Dynamo bright peony
High Energy bright orange-red cream

BLUSH OMBRE – CHF 42.00
Sunset Beach cool pink ombre into beige
Ocean City coral orange ombre into beige

NAIL LACQUER – CHF 22.00
Dayflower clean plum (cream)
Nocturnelle black as night (cream)
Thimbleweed pale nude (cream)
Bougainvillea bright orange coral (cream)

BRUSH PROENZA SCHOULER 129SE POWDER/BLUSH BRUSH – CHF 59.00

In Switzerland exclusively available at Globus from March 27, 2014.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

Jo Malone‘s newest addition to its Cologne Intense collection (Amber & Patchouli, Oud & Bergamot, Iris & White Musk, Rosewater & Vanilla, Velvet Rose & Oud and Saffron) smells absolutely heavenly: TUBEROSE ANGELICA.

Top note: Angelica
Middle note: Tuberose
Base note: Amber

Tuberose Angelica was developed by perfumer Marie Salamagne. The ‘fragrance combining’ suggestion is English Pear & Freesia. Available now for CHF 165.00 (100ml).

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Courtesy of Jo Malone

I have to admit that I am a little behind posting. The last weeks have been crazy. I went to Las Vegas with Gucci, flew back for a few days to Zurich to prepare the launch of L’Officiel Switzerland (the first edition will finally hit the shelves on March 7, 2014) and then hit off to Los Angeles with Piaget for the Spirit Awards.

So I have to rewind a little to tell you all about the amazing time I had in Nevada. There is a saying that “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…” but of course not on Sandra’s Closet. I will give you every little detail of this amazing time. This reason for it  was to discover the Gucci Guilty Stud Limited Edition, a glamorous new take on the striking scents.

Inspired by the modern rebel, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini created Gucci Guilty in 2010, a bold pair of fragrances for modern trend-setters. In 2011, Gucci Guilty Intense was launched, followed by Gucci Guilty Black in 2013. 20 million bottles have been sold, it is a true success story.

This year, it its all about a rock star attitude. The Italian brand has always loved rock’n roll and rock’n roll has always loved Gucci. For Frida Giannini, it is a constant source of inspiration. Therefore, I was invited to explore the brand’s newest stud collection in the Gucci store, located at The Crystals at CityCenter.

To live up to the rock star attitude, we enjoyed a Bruno Mars (Gucci dresses him) concert in the VIP area which was absolutely outstanding. Personally speaking, I have never been really crazy for his songs but after seeing him live on stage, I have become a huge fan.

The next day, Gucci has spoilt us even more with an exclusive dinner at the famous Joël Robuchon restaurant located at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas. Inspired by the fragrance’s main ingredients, the eight course menu was just divine, an explosion for all senses.

So let’s have a look at the first limited edition of Gucci Guilty (the scent stays the same), available for both for woman and men. To celebrate the brand’s signature mix of rock and glamour, the Gucci Guilty Stud Limited Edition is covered in more than 400 metal studs (in gunmetal for him and gold for her). Frida Giannini says: “I have always had a love of the rock aesthetic. I like to think of Gucci Guilty Stud as bottled rock attitude.“ One thing is sure, these exclusive flacons are true collectors’ items.

Gucci Guilty For Women Stud Limited Edition (right) 
ORIENTAL FLORAL

Top notes: Mandarin and Pink Pepper
Middle notes: Peach, Lilac and Geranium
Base notes: Patchouli and Amber

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Gucci Guilty Pour Homme Stud Limited Edition (left)
AROMATIC FOUGERE

Top notes: Italian Lemon and Mandarin, Green Leaves and Pink Pepper
Middle notes: Lavender, Coriander, Orange Flower and Neroli
Base notes: Cedar and Patchouli

Below you can enjoy some exclusive behind the scenes photos from the campaign shoot with Evan Rachel Wood and a little interview with her.

Tell us about Gucci Guilty Stud Limited Edition?

Gucci Guilty is releasing a limited edition bottle with studs on it to invoke a rock and roll vibe. It is a very seductive, provocative and bold perfume and now it’s taken to the next level.

How would you describe the person that wears Gucci Guilty Stud?

A Gucci Guilty woman is someone who is very confident, bold and daring. Someone that isn’t afraid to indulge in their guilty pleasure.

Do you think that perfume reflects personal style? Does Gucci Guilty match yours?

I think that Gucci Guilty does match my personal style and that perfume can reflect your personal style. I view my style as sleek and classy, but definitely with an edge. I think that’s why this perfume fits me.

On what occasion would you wear Gucci Guilty Stud?

One thing I love about this perfume is that is has a balance of sweet and spicy. You can wear it during the day but also at night when you’re out to have a good time. It’s a fragrance that makes a statement.

What does Rock n Roll mean to you?

Rock and roll means everything to me. Even more than acting, music is my first passion. Rock and roll has inspired me in very way. It has inspired me to be myself and to take chances. Rock and roll is all about pushing boundaries. I try to live my life by that.

What is your first memory of rock and roll?

My first memory of rock and roll was when I saw Labyrinth as a kid. That was when I first saw David Bowie. He was singing these rocks songs in a kid’s film and I completely fell in love with him! I thought, ‘who is this amazing person wearing makeup?

Who are your rock icons (musically and aesthetically – fashion)?

Patty Smith and Janis Joplin. Women who aren’t afraid to be loud and scream their hearts out.

What clothing item(s) do you think best reflects a rock and roll lifestyle?

Studs and spikes represent a Rock and Roll lifestyle. Anything that is different, weird, shocking or provocative are all things that represent a Rock and Roll style.

When you think Gucci, do you think Rock & Roll? Why?

I definitely think rock and roll when I think Gucci. Gucci also sponsored a David Bowie exhibition and the amazing Sound for Change live concert in London in 2013. Frida is also very Rock and Roll. It s said that she has 7,000 records!

The new limited edition is in stores now. Get yours as long it is available as it will be flying off the shelves…

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Gucci and © Sandra Bauknecht

As you know, I was recently in Los Angeles and one spot I always like to visit is Sephora to browse through the latest beauty must-haves. My most inspiring buy comes this time from Ciaté, known for innovative nail trends.

This season, their newest hype are cuticle tattoos, a faux embellishment for the skin around your nail. These super simple transfers make a cute fashion statement and a tattooed look without the needle. They are easily washed away when required. Very important to know: Don’t use any oils to minimize damage to your design.

The Ciaté Cuticle Tattoos set includes 10 sheets in 5 different designs and it sells for $12 at Sephora.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Ciaté and © Sandra Bauknecht

Radiant Orchid, the color of 2014, couldn’t have been a better source of inspiration for Tom Ford‘s newest scent VELVET ORCHID which comes in the iconic bottle in purple. The new feminine perfume creation could definitely be associated with the brand’s most popular vamp fragrance Black Orchid that was launched in 2006. The new version definitely carries on the legacy of a seductive and warm floral signature that promises a lot of attention.

ORIENTAL FLORAL

Top notes: Honey, rum, mandarin orange and bergamot
Middle notes: Orange blossom, rose, orchid, black orchid, jasmine, heliotrope, narcissus, hyacinth and magnolia
Base notes: Suede, myrrh, sandalswood, labdanum, Peru balsam and vanilla

Velvet Orchid is available as Eau de Parfum in Switzerland starting April 7, 2014 for CHF 132.00 (50ml) and CHF 200.00 (100ml).

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Courtesy of Tom Ford Beauty

Sometimes you get a press release that feels like it is Christmas again. In this case, it was Roger & Gallet‘s newest launch GINGEMBRE ROUGE which included yummy ginger treats along with this addictive fresh fragrant water .

Inspired by a stopover in Zanzibar, this energizing Eau Fraîche fragrance brings out the sensuality and freshness of ginger in all its glory. The lush heaven of the island will enchant you with another sparkling and invigorating scent from Roger & Gallet, that I like to spray all over my body, perfect for the warm weather season.

Top notes: Ginger, litchi and orange blossom
Middle notes: Mandarin orange, pomegranate and fresh ginger
Base notes: White musk, candied ginger and cedarwood

Available in pharmacies from March 2014 for CHF 59.60 (100ml) an CHF 26.90 (30ml).

PERSONAL TIP: I love to drink freshly brewed ginger tea every day, made by steeping fresh, grated ginger root in boiling water. It is a great way to detox and to prevent a cold during winter. Ginger brew is also a great remedy for stressful moments.

Drinking it on a regular basis may improve blood circulation which helps the delivery of vitamins, minerals and oxygen to your body’s cells. To your health!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Roget & Gallet and © Sandra Bauknecht

Nine years and two million bottles after its launch, Caudalie founder Mathilde Thomas called upon fashion designer L’Wren Scott (for a previous post on her, please click here) to decorate a limited edition bottle of the brand’s cult facial mist EAU DE BEAUTÉ. Based on a 17th Century elixir used by the Queen of Hungary, this powerful plant-based formula tightens pores, boosts radiance and sets makeup in one quick spritz.

“About fifteen years ago, I was in Paris and it was hot,” explains Scott. “A pharmacist suggested Beauty Elixir to moisturise my skin, and I was really impressed by the results. Ever since then, I’ve been using it when I wake up in the morning to set my make-up, and several times throughout the day, like when I need a refreshment. It’s part of my travel ritual, too; I use it on aeroplanes to moisturise my skin.”

Printed with an illustration inspired by Gustav Klimt, mosaics and the female form, let the pretty bottle take pride of place on your dressing table. This herbal blend of myrrh, orange blossom, rosemary, peppermint, rose and rosemary balm belongs in a modern-day beauty must-have list.

TO SHOP THE LIMITED EDITION EAU DE BEAUTÉ ONLINE, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Caudalie

Sheer, natural, effortless beauty is the focus of the Tom Ford Beauty Spring 2014 Color Collection launching this month. This limited edition line-up contains eight new Sheer Lip Colors and four new Nail Lacquer shades that harmonise shimmering nudes with accents of hot, sunkissed color.

LIP COLOR SHEER – CHF 62.00 each
A decadent mix of vitamins C and E and shea butter helps lavish the lips with saturated moisture while delivering beautiful vibrant shine. The distinct, beveled lip color sheer bullet is packaged in a retro-chic, ivory-and-gold colored Tom Ford case.

From left to right: Bitter Sweet, Firecracker, In the Buff and Incorrigible.

From left to right: Paradiso, Pink Dune, Summer Fling and Sweet Spot.

NAIL LACQUERS – CHF 42.00 each
To Tom Ford every detail counts. This extra-amplified gloss and shine nail lacquer, in a wardrobe of shades lets you express your mood. Its groundbreaking, high-performance formula with bendable coating delivers high coverage and shine while staying color true throughout wear.

From left to right: Coral Beach, Incandescent, Watermelon and Sugar Dune.

YOU CAN SHOP THE NEW TOM FORD BEAUTY MUSTS ONLINE HERE.
In Switzerland, this limited edition collection is exclusively available at Jelmoli in Zurich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Tom Ford Beauty

Sometimes, a press release can truly surprise. Recently Donna Karan sent me a basket full of Granny Smith apples along with a bottle of cider vinegar and the house’s newest beauty launch (matching my beautiful Sac de Jour in green by Saint Laurent perfectly).

The brand is expanding its line of DKNY Be Delicious fragrances (originally launched in 2004) with a new innovative collection of skin hydrating fragrances that nourish the skin leaving it soft and luminous. The collection consists of two already known fragrances now in a new form:

DKNY BE DELICIOUS SKIN Hydrating Eau de Toilette

FLORAL FRUITY
Top notes: Cucumber, Grapefruit and Magnolia
Middle notes: Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose, Rose, Violet and Green Apple
Base notes: White Amber, Woody Notes and Sandalwood

Available in Switzerland exclusively at Marionnaud from February as Eau de Toilette 50ml (CHF 72.00) and 100ml (CHF 100.00). From March 2014 also in selected department stores and shops.

DKNY BE DELICIOUS FRESH BLOSSOM SKIN Hydrating Eau de Toilette

FLORAL
Top notes: Apricot, Cassis and Grapefruit
Middle notes: Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine
Base notes: Red Apple and Woody Notes

Available in Switzerland exclusively now at Marionnaud as Eau de Toilette 50ml (CHF 72.00).

The original formulas of the fragrances are enriched with the so-called “Apple Fusion Complex“, a blend of ingredients that is clinically proven to help moisturizing, smooth and brighten the skin. The bottles are also redesigned with a new atomizer spray for all-over body misting that dispense a soft, lightweight veil, and also with a new shape that is a bit more curvaceous.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Donna Karan and © Sandra Bauknecht

Feminine, sophisticated and reminiscent of 1950s elegance, for the new season polka dots returned to the S/S 2014 runway. At Burberry Prorsum they came in a modernized and bold way, while at Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino they appeared smaller in black and white or red – all aptly retro-inspired, especially given Moschino’s special anniversary show.

So cute, a real must-have! Polka dot ‘Pashli’ satchel by 3.1 Phillip Lim

Shop the trendy look and get one of those amazing pieces:

1 Polka-dot cotton and lace shirt by No. 21
2 Febe stretch-mesh balconette bra by L’Agent by Agent Provocateur
3 Polka dot-print stretch-silk dress by Dolce & Gabbana
4 Leather-trimmed polka-dot canvas slip-on sneakers by Katie Grand Loves Hogan
5 Polka-dot linen shirt by Burberry Prorsum
6 Polka-dot cotton dress by Marni
7 Polka-dot silk bow tie by Saint Laurent
8 Chuck Taylor All Star polka-dot suede sneakers by Converse
9  Polka-dot cashmere and silk-blend scarf by Burberry Prorsum
10 Lilico flower-embellished leather sandals by Sophia Webster

There is also a scent dressed in dots living up to the trend. Insolence, one of Guerlain’s iconic fragrances, is adopting a whirlwind of neon pink polka dots. A true collector’s item for lovers of the fruity floral scent or a great way to rediscover it.

Top notes: Raspberry, red berries, lemon and bergamot
Middle notes: Violet, orange blossom and rose
Base notes: Orris, sandalwood, tonka bean and musk

Insolence – Limited Edition Crazy Touch – Eau de Toilette 50ml bottle, CHF 110.00.
Available from March 1, 2014 on all Guerlain’s authorized points of sale.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the brands