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Happy Stella

Happy me in Stella

Question of today is what do you wear to Stella McCartney’s After Show Party? Yes, completely right, you wear Stella McCartney.

The night club Le Scopitone in Paris last night ressembled more of a catwalk. Many beautiful looks from the British designer’s resort and S/S 2011 collection along with millions of Falabella bags in all styles. Stay tuned for a detailed shopping report of the best pieces.

Enjoy the photos of the party with a cute, happy and relaxed Stella. No wonder after that amazing show!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Red-hot and purple gowns, sequined body-conscious dresses along with screen-siren hair and beautiful high jewelry pieces. The 83rd Academy Awards 2011 last night in Los Angeles were once more all about glamour and drama.

See the styles and trends that celebrities like Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock and more wore on Hollywood’s ultimate night.

My Fashion Oscar: Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture S/S 2011

The winning actress in a leading role was highly pregnant Natalie Portman who looked so radiant in her burgundy Rodarte gown in „Black Swan“.
The winning actor in a leading role was Colin Firth in „The King’s Speech“ that also won in the categories „Directing“ and „Best Picture“.

Enjoy the photos from last night!

LoL, Sandra

Alexander Wang teamed up with LOVE editor-in-chief Katie Grand to host a party at Liberty in honour of the magazine’s Androgyny issue last Monday. An abundance of famous faces celebrated with the American designer at the store’s first floor international designer room.

Beth Ditto

„Thank you, Liberty, for having me,” Beth Ditto called during her guest performance, “You’ll never have me back here again after this, but thanks to Katie Grand and Alexander Wang I’ve got all your free clothes, and I’m totally cool with that.”

Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldorf

Ditto sang an acappella rendition of Whitney Houston’s „I Will Always Love You“ that made guests cheer in awe of her extraordinary vocal talent. Party girls like Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldorf conquered the dance floor with Boy George and Erin O’Connor. Even the Beckhams breezed in to join the party.

Alexander Wang with me

My heart leaped with joy when Alexander Wang came up to me and said: „Hi Sandra, how are you? Great to have you here!“ Always nice to be remembered… (click here for my interview with him last year).

LoL, Sandra

Boy George with me

Erin O'Connor

Love the hair piece

Beth after her performance...

...talking to Katie Grand...

...and finally leaving the party...

...like the Beckhams!

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Camille Belle, Mary J Blige, Marc Anthony, Frida Giannini and Jennifer Lopez

Yesterday, many celebrities attended the first annual UNICEF Women of Compassion Luncheon held at the private residence of Colleen & Bradley Bell in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Lopez honoured Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini for her support to protect children worldwide with the “Women of Compassion” award. So it was no wonder that all the ladies wore Gucci to the event.

Please enjoy the photos and below you will find the list of Hollywood’s must-haves.

LoL, Sandra

The 24-year-old From Prada to Nada star Camille Belle looked so beautiful in Gucci. I loved her make-up. She looked so radiant.

Singer Mary J. Blige in a nude sleeveless crêpe viscose jersey dress with ruffle-front detailing and 'Inga' botties, all by Gucci.

Marc Anthony with his wife Jennifer Lopez who rocked a black georgette satin blouse, a bright green cotton duchesse skirt styled with a gold color laminated python belt, ‘Kelis’ platform sandals and 'Malika' python bag in gold, all by Gucci.

Jennifer Lopez had fun onstage honouring Frida Giannini.

Jennifer Lopez with Frida Giannini with her award in a black Gucci dress and black 'Inga' booties. Photos: ©Getty Images

Here is your shopping list, for further information, please visit the Gucci homepage:

Gucci S/S 2011

'Malika' evening bag with woven leather tassels, $1900

Gold

Blue

Orange

'Kelis' high heel platform sandals with ankle strap, starting at $795

Black

Orange python leather

Turquoise

'Inga' high heel open toe booties, $940

Brown

Black

Beige

Here is my fifth and final look from the LuisaViaRoma Total Styling Lab. This time I focused on the maxi trend and gave my look some romantic touches by adding a bow belt that I tied around my waist and the cute straw hat.

Nothing epitomises chic summer dressing like a ground skimming dress paired with flat sandals.

Chiffon Blouse: Chloé – Maxi Dress: Semi-Couture – Hat: Lanvin – Belt: Valentino – Gladiator Sandals: Chloé – Bag: Marc Jacobs

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LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Happy New Year to my Chinese readers!

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2011 is the Year of the Golden Rabbit, which begins today on February 3,2011 and ends on January 22, 2012. The Rabbit is the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs.

According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves.

What a wonderful New Year’s Resolution! Here is my cozy rabbit-inspired outfit suggestion including pieces by some Asian-American designers!

LoL, Sandra

IWC’s gala event “A Night in Portofino” brought together well known faces – including many Hollywood celebrities. Guests arrived on the red carpet and were able to browse through the beautiful exhibition that showed Peter Lindbergh’s Days in Portofino on their way to the main hall where they finally arrived in the carefree days of the 1950 and `60s.

The entire evening was outstanding showing a “making-of“ film of the shoot and an impressive performance of Zurich Opera House, with a 60-strong orchestra and tenor Neil Shicoff.

Another highlight of the night was also when Tim Jefferies and Georges Kern started to introduce the Friends of the Brand. When all celebrities were on stage, you felt like being at the Oscar’s.
Enjoy all those beautiful photos of a night to remember.

LoL, Sandra

Ronan Keating demonstrates what this night is about to celebrate the launch of the new IWC Portofino watch family.

Elle Macpherson looked amazing...

...on the red carpet in her floor sweeping black gown.

Unbelievable that this beauty will turn 48 in March this year!

Elle Macpherson with me.

IWC CEO Georges Kern with his wife Monika who combined her dotted stockings with kitten heels, well done!

Luis Figo and his beautiful wife Helen Svedin

Hollywood in Geneva: Kevin Spacey with Cate Blanchett

I loved Cate's lipstick colour!

Matthew Fox with his wife Margherita Ronchi who was among the worst dressed. Those boots are a no-go for a red carpet gala event and the zebra look is pretty questionable, too. Her best accessory was definitely her hubby and their love for each other.

Me with LOST star Matthew Fox.

A wonderful opera performance was among the highlight of the nights...

...as well as Ronan Keating's singing some of his hits on stage.

Me framed by bestselling author Paulo Coehlo and Ronan Keating.

Elle talking to Ronan...

...intensively...

...and obviously very funny.

Malin, wife of Tim Jeffries, Elle Macpherson and Lilly Becker

Malin and Tim Jeffries

Elle Macpherson, Marc Forster and Cate Blanchett.

Cate Blanchett with me.

Zinédine Zidane with his wife Véronique in little D&G dots.

Georges Kern asked all celebrities on stage...

...among them Boris Becker, Elle Macpherson...

...and Jean Reno.

Kevin Spacey imitated Bill Clinton...

...and sang something for us.

Cate Blanchett spoke about the shoot in Portofino.

A kiss on the hand... what a gentleman!

Peter Lindbergh...

...took a photo of the Oscar-like crowd on stage.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, © Getty Images for IWC

The IWC booth at the 21st SIHH was designed in the style of the 1950s and `60s right down to the last detail, transporting the visitors to the Italian-style joie de vivre of Portofino, to the sweet dolce fa niente… as the hours go by.
The hostesses were dressed in beautiful petticoats with make-up and hair finishing off the perfect vintage look. A scooter parked in front of the “Via Scafusia”, an ice-cream vendor, a cinema for press presentations were just among those amazing ideas to create the wonderful surrounding.
Have fun seeing all the celebs who came to the fair. Hollywood made in Switzerland, two thumbs up!

LoL, Sandra

Georges Kern, CEO of IWC, in his amazing office at the booth.

On display his well-deserved award...

...and the beautiful photo book by Peter Lindbergh.

Tim Jeffries had a good laugh with Ronan Keating...

...before inspecting all the beautiful new Portofino watches.

Tim Jeffries with me.

Vitali Klitschko had a brief conversation with Ion Tiriac about sports.

Boris Becker with me.

Lilly Becker with me.

French former soccer player Zinédine Zidane with Georges Kern.

Luis Figo greeted Joachim Loew, soccer trainer and one of the best dressed men.

Director of the 007 James Bond movie Quantum of Solace Marc Forster with me.

That is me taking the photo below...

...of Kevin Spacey and Georges Kern enjoying the photos.

Later on, Cate Blanchett looked at the amazing book.

That might have been one of her favourite pages.

Photographer Peter Lindbergh with Cate Blanchett.

LOST actor Matthew Fox surprised with his beard.

And here she came: Gorgeous Elle Macpherson.

On the scooter with colleague Matthew Fox.

Loved her look with the red shoes and the little toe rings.

Elle greeted cheerfully Peter Lindbergh.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, © Getty Images for IWC

For my second look of the LuisaViaRoma Total Styling Lab, I took inspiration from the punk-rock trend but added a little glamourous twist to it – meaning less rebellion and more sophistication! I hope that you will like it.

Leather jacket: MARC JACOBS – Sequined pants: BALMAIN – Bustier: MARIA LUCIA HOHAN – Scarf: MARUCELLI – Ring: GISELE GANNE – Muse Two Bag: YVES SAINT LAURENT – Patent Tribute Sandals: YVES SAINT LAURENT

If you want to start shopping, just click on the LuisaViaRoma banner!

LoL, Sandra

Last night, the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills.

This year the red carpet came alive with colour– emerald green (Angelina Jolie was among my favourites of the evening), feminine hues like rose, peach and sultry red captured the aisle (Best nude dress: Anne Hathaway in Armani Privé).
But also some gorgeous black gowns embellished with lace and rhinestones were breathtaking (Best: Olivia Wilde in her fairytale Marchesa dress). Armani, Versace, Calvin Klein and Lanvin among others delivered amazing gowns for deserving ladies.

An expectant Natalie Portman showed off her blossoming figure and her mommy glow in a peachy silk Viktor & Rolf gown and took her second Golden Globe award home.

Enjoy the impressions of the glamourous night.

LoL, Sandra