Sandra‘s Closet

Be the first and one of the very few to get the limited-edition In Love clutch designed by Parisian fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan. Adored by the literary-loving fashion elite, her artisanal collection re-imagines classic book covers and transforms them into clutches and accessories, which are available at Net-à-Porter and LuisaViaRoma.

In collaboration with Lancôme, Le-Tan has created a minaudière clutch, embellished with the cover ‘Rouge in Love’, taken from the name of the lipstick and nail laquer collection it will house, and which celebrates its first birthday this month.

Inside the overly cute bag, you will find six nail polishes and lipsticks.
There will be only one hundred made and sold worldwide! Unfortunately such cuteness has its price, for $1500.- you can pre-order this fusion of fashion beauty must-have here.
The official arrival is planned for March 1st, 2013.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Olympia LeTan and Lancôme

The reason for my recent trip to Paris with Dior was the launch of the French house’s newest mascara and mono eyeshadow palettes. I am not allowed to show you all the photos yet as some more exciting things will be coming up. But here are some pics that give you an idea how amazing my shoot for the new Dior Iconic campaign was and of course all details concerning the new eye makeup beauty musts that are in stores now.

The star of the event: DIORSHOW ICONIC OVERCURL
Spectacular volume and curl professional mascara

Born from the meeting between a high-performance “wave-curved” brush and a “K-Polymers” formula that holds a volume-boosting, shape-defining memory, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl lavishly thickens the lashes in an instant, creating a curl that is naturally more eye-catching from one day to the next. The brush is easy to handle, you can really catch even the tiniest lashes in one stroke. The formula is perfect thanks to a trio of oils and waxes that come with some pretty powerful volumising effects. The mascara rinses away easily with lukewarm water or with a makeup remover.

CHF 48.oo
Available in Over Black/ Over Brown and Over Blue

DIORSHOW ART PEN
Long-lasting felt-tip eyeliner

With a calligraphic felt-tip applicator and a deep black gel-like formula (that can be rinsed with warm water), you will be able to create the perfect intense and precise line. I am sure that you will love its professional glide and exceptional hold.

CHF 49.00

DIORSHOW MONO
Wet & dry backstage eyeshadows

Colour is a question of fashion. On fabrics or eyes, it flies in the face of conventions, picks up new moods and dares to be transformed in a variety of combinations. Irresistible with their embossed “logomania” motif, the mono shades set the tone for a resolutely on-fashion gaze, running the full gamut of bold, fun or sophisticated creation.

These highly desirable colours come in two finishes:
– a very light daywear halo, applied with a dry sponge-tip;
– a vibrant, intense, flat colour with spellbinding reflections, when used with a slightly damp sponge-tip.

CHF 47.00

Et voilà, for your eyes only…
The official Dior Iconic photo of my eyes in which I am wearing DIORSHOW ICONIC OVERCURL mascara in Over Black, DIORSHOW MONO eyeshadows in 386 Blue Denim (base) and 453 Spencer (crease & blend). My eyebrows were kept as natural as possible.

Hope that you will like it!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Dior and © Sandra Bauknecht

L’Occitane is famous for its shea butter that is harvested by hand in Burkina Faso – Africa, before being made into creams, lotions, soaps and other products at the brand’s factory in Provence. Also known as “women’s gold”, shea butter has been used for ages as a natural beauty balm because it moisturizes, soothes and protects the skin. Now available are some fabulous limited editions. The packaging is the cutest with little bear and honey bee drawings.

Shea Honey Whipped Body Cream
Give into sweet temptation with the Honey Whipped Body Cream, which combines the nourishing powers of shea butter with the delicious scent of honey. The unique formula has a light, soufflé-like texture which feels incredibly soft to touch, leaving the skin silky and smooth. 
CHF 31.- (125ml)

Shea Honey Hand Cream
This sweetly fragranced easy to use hand cream is highly concentrated with shea butter to help protect, nourish and soften your hands. Hands recover softness and comfort immediately.
CHF 10.- (30ml)

The limited edition shea butter and honey collection also includes a foaming shower gel (CHF 21.- / 250ml) and a balm (CHF 10.- / 8ml).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of L’Occitane and © Sandra Bauknecht

Have a look at my favourite foot care products to survive the cold winter months and to get you sandal ready for summer.

CHAMOMILE MINT MASSAGE by OPI
With the help of botanical extracts, plus vitamins and emollients, this product works wonders. A non-greasy spa massage for home that moisturizes your feet perfectly. For all who have barely time to get a pedicure. (Can also be used on hands).
CHF 39.90 (125 ml)

NORDIC BERRY FOOT CREAM by Neutrogena
This foot treament is a real favourite of mine. It intensively moisturizes and nourishes even the driest skin of feet, it helps to prevent rough and horny skin. You will see visible results already after one week of use.
CHF 19.90 (100ml)

AMANDE FOOT CARE by L’Occitane
If you’re looking for a foot lotion that you can actually feel working, then this is the one for you. With a mix of almond milk, shea butter and purifying mint essential oil, tired toes are reawakened with a tingly feeling.
Thanks to its powdery finish, you can quickly put your shoes on.
CHF 14.- (50ml)

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Stills: Courtesy of the brands
Fur scarf by Gabriele Frantzen

Avoid dry, flaky hands this winter with my favorite hand cream products that smell delicious and do wonders for cold-weather ravaged skin. Say hello to softer hands!

WHITE CAVIAR ILLUMINATING HAND CREAM SPF 15 by La Prairie
This lightweight formula offers sun protection and anti-ageing benefits to help keep wrinkles at bay. It also contains powerful actives for brightening to minimize age spots.
CHF 179.- (100ml)

ROSE HAND CREAM by Jurlique
A rich protective hand cream with organic ingredients of rose, calendula and viola, to deeply moisturize and restore smoothness. For skin that is looking taut and gorgeous.
CHF 59.- (125ml)

EXTRA HAND CREAM by Bobbi Brown
A purse-friendly hand cream for on-the-go comfort that moisturizes and helps repair dryness instantly. Shea butter and clary sage combine to strengthen hands’ natural moisture barrier; glucosamine gently exfoliates while licorice extract helps lessen the appearance of discolorations.
CHF 50.- (50ml)

ARGÀ HANDSBUTTER by Nature’s
Boasting a range of natural ingredients, this ultra-rich nourishing product contains argan oil and shea butter to leave hands soft and moisturized. A perfect emergency product for sore, cracked hands. It is not greasy and leaves a pleasant citrus aroma.
CHF 10.- (50ml), available at Foret Vierge in Zurich

LoL, Sandra

Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht, Stills: Courtesy of the brands
Fur scarf by Gabriele Frantzen

Today, the doorbell rang and the postman delivered some beautiful literally sweet surprises. The Park Hyatt Zurich sent me such a gorgeous cake in the shape of a bag that complemented the new limited edition nail polish shades by Estée Lauder PURE COLOR HEAVY PETALS perfectly.

The new limited edition spring collection of lacquers looks delicious thanks to its inspiration from the famous macaron dessert. The shades are from left to right: Narcissist, Lilac Leather, Coral Cult, Dilettante France, and Absinthe.

To a tasty weekend!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Estée Lauder and © Sandra Bauknecht

I am in love with Guerlain‘s new fragrance launch, Eau de Lingerie, which is, as the name brings to mind, designed for fine underwear, delicate fabrics, as well as intimate and special occasions. The Eau de Toilette is part of the exclusive collection: Les Elixirs Charnels and available now for CHF 99.- (125ml).

“Close to the skin, in the very place where fragrance settles, our lingerie lies… and this inspired Guerlain to conceive of an innovative beauty ritual. A delicate new fragrance to spray onto lingerie, creating a special moment of sensuality in which women are invited to indulge…”

The fragrance can blend with any other scent and beautifully complements lingerie of every kind, leaving a light and subtle impression. Sensual and intimate, Eau de Lingerie is composed as a floral, powdery and musky scent. It contains notes of iris, rose, vanilla, sandalwood, white musk and ambrette.

To interpret the Elixirs Charnels collection, Guerlain entrusted Absolutely Pôm to create a limited edition of five pieces of fine lingerie. Available exclusively at the most prestigious Absolutely Pôm locations (see photos above).

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Guerlain and © Sandra Bauknecht

Ladies, save your money this month until the new YSL makeup collection for Spring 2013 will hit the shelves in Switzerland Mid February. The range just looks fab and is inspired by the beauty of precious stones. Its credo: “Let’s fight against boredom” – I am on and you?

YSL Arty Stone Makeup Collection comes in cool shades of mint and pink, purple and blue. “Pink quartz, amethyst, pyrite, malachite, azurite, jade, each possesses a hypnotic beauty. When you hold them in your hands, these precious stones diffuse energy and light, like galaxies. Their crystalline purity and voluptuous opalescence were the departure point for the creation of the Spring Look 2013 for Yves Saint Laurent,” explained Lloyd Simmonds, Creative Director Make-up Yves Saint Laurent Beauté.

Pure Chromatics Eye Collector Palette – CHF 79.00 (One Shot)
Shades: Malachite, Fluorite, Amethyst, Azurite
Can be used wet and dry, 4 colours for endless combinations.

Dessin du Regard – CHF 36.00
N° 15 (One Shot) & N°16 (One Shot)

Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils
N°21 Green Emerald (One Shot)

Crème de Blush – CHF 54.00
N°7, N°8, N°9

Volupté Sheer Candy – CHF 49.00
N°12 Tasty Raspberry
N°13 Griotte Mocha

Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres – CHF 48.00
N°27 Pêche Cerra-Colla
N°28 Grenat Acrylique
N°29 Rose Fourreau
N°30 Mauve Fusain

Volupté Sheer Candy – CHF 49.00
N°11 Frosted Mint (One Shot)

La Laque Couture – CHF 37.00
N°34 Jade Impérial
N°35 Bronze Pyrite (One Shot)

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of YSL and © Sandra Bauknecht

“If Yves Saint Laurent was a religion, his divinity would be a woman.”
Cotton-poplin shirt, chain-trimmed leather mini skirt, patent-leather escarpins and Cabas medium leather tote, all by Saint Laurent.

Complementing the house’s beautiful prêt-à-porter collections, Yves Saint Laurent launched many iconic and famous fragrances over the years:
1971 Rive Gauche  – for the woman, who asserts herself
1977 Opium – for the women, who is mysterious and sensual
1983 Paris – for the passionate woman
2009 Parisienne –  for the freedom-loving woman

2013, Manifesto – a declaration of feminity is added:
The expression of audacity, excess, and desire.  A bouquet of jasmine punctuated by green notes and a bold trail combining wood, vanilla, and tonka beans are the scent’s very own signature. In a flacon reminiscent of the silhoutte of a woman. The face of the fragrance is actress Jessica Chastain. The composition was developed by Anne Flipo and Loc Dong.

ORIENTAL FLORAL
Top notes: Bergamot and black currant
Heart notes: Sambac jasmine and lily of the valley
Base notes: Cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean

EdP 30ml (CHF 84.-), EdP 50ml (CHF 124.-) and EdP 90ml (CHF 157.-)
In stores now.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of YSL and © Sandra Bauknecht

Busy men demand skincare products that work hart, smart and fast. Therefore gentlemen, I have good news for you. You can check off multiple items off your daily grooming to-do list with this single, highly advanced, efficient product:

PRO LS ALL-IN-ONE FACE TREATMENT by LAB SERIES Skincare for Men
Today’s most advanced face essentials combined in one super-light, fast-absorbing formula.

What are the benefits?
Soothing: Calms the look of irritation and redness
Moisturizing: Replenishes hydration, helps rebuild and fortify the all-important moisture barrier
Repairing: Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Mattifying: Absorbs oil instantly, leaving skin looking clean and less shiny

Apply it after cleansing or shaving, great for everyday use, for travel and for your gym bag. Available in Switzerland starting from March 11th, 2013 for CHF 38.00 at selected department stores and online at www.labseries.com.

LoL, Sandra

Photo: Courtesy of Lab Series