For my first look of the LuisaViaRoma Total Styling Lab, I took inspiration from the Marakkesh trend for summer. The Moroccan style head wrap and crochet dress was very appealing to me and cohesive with this trend. A breeze of the `70s finished off the look perfectly.
Crochet Dress: EMILIO PUCCI – Scarf: MARUCELLI – Strappy sandals: GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI – Bangles: DALIA – Bag: ROBERTO CAVALLI
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LoL, Sandra
Photos: Baerbel Reinhard, Sabine Gasplmayer
Saturday night was the final dinner party of Firenze4Ever. We started at Luisa Via Roma’s beautiful terrace and later on we went to the after party to a club called Colle Bereto where we had the whole VIP section for us.
So please enjoy the impressions of that fun night with the fashionable Florence crowd and all the lovely bloggers from abroad.
LoL, Sandra
Zarko (DesignScene) and David (HighSnobiety) with me in the middle.
Florence Fashion People, a little Lanvin for H&M on Marzia...
...what a headpiece...
...the girl with the tattoo...
...loved the dress and his suspenders...
...two stylish Danish girlfriends: Lotte and Marie (Fashion Fairytale)
...worth a photo...
...a young handbag designer...
Lisa (LuisaViaRoma) with me
Happy Zarko (DesignScene) with the Cavalli book that Eva signed for him.
Eva Cavalli
Me with Daniele Cavalli who will soon show his first men's collection in Milan.
Sweet Guia
Martina (The Fashion Coffee)
Beautiful Italian girls
Mr. Animal Print
Party at Colle Bereto, Saba (LuisaVia Roma) in a blue lace top.
Gorgeous Caroline (Caroline Daily) with me having so much fun dancing
Diane (ThePerfectism), Zarko (DesignScene) and me
Time to change headpieces...what a night!
Last night, we all went to dinner at Roberto Cavalli’s club after having drinks at Luisaviaroma before. I wore my sequined dress by Balmain (the one from New Year’s Eve) with a marabou cape and clutch by Balmain. The suede punk YSL pumps finished off my look.
Enjoy the photos and see who was there!!!! It was a wonderful evening…
LoL, Sandra
Me with David (Highsnobiety), Zarko(DesignScene) and Nathalie(LesMads) starting the night at Luisaviaroma
Arriving at the Cavalli Club (Piazza del Carmine)
Inside the club
Lots of leopard prints...
Drinks were chilled...
Cavalli wine was served during dinner.
Eva Cavalli with me
Famous shoe designer Guiseppe Zanotti with me
Designer Neil Barrett with me
Fausto Puglisi with me (His designs, that are loved by Madonna and Jennifer Lopez, are available at Dolce & Gabbana's new Spiga 2 store)
Eva having a conversation with Neil
Fashion power: Fausto Puglisi, Guiseppe Zanotti, Andrea Panconesi (Owner of Luisaviaroma), Eva Cavalli and Neil Barrett
Guiseppe Zanotti, Eva Cavalli and Neil Barrett
A wonderful hello from Florence where I have arrived this afternoon. I am totally excited because I am one of the 40 selected fashion bloggers worldwide (as LUISAVIAROMA names it the 40 most influential fashion bloggers worldwide, how can I not love that?!) that were chosen to participate in FIRENZE4EVER 2nd Edition.
The first FIRENZE4EVER event was held last year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of LUISAVIAROMA.COM’s online activity.
For three exhilarating days, we have the opportunity to interact, connect plus to photograph and create multibrand looks in the TOTAL LOOK STYLING LAB. Moreover, there is each evening a dinner and party with special guests and VIPs from the fashion world, so stay tuned for lots of fun photos and inspirations.
LoL, Sandra
Below there is today’s post from the LUISAVIAROMA blog:
Photos from the welcome cocktail reception tonight that took place in the beautiful store:
On the terrace of the Luisa Via Roma store
Sabrina Meijer (After Drk)
Caroline de Surany (Caroline Daily) and Chiara Biasi (The Golden Mode)
Beijing-based Nels Frye (Stylites) talks to Jessie from Tampa, FL (Denimology)
Andy Torres (Style Scrapbook) and Chiara Ferragni (The Blonde Salad)
Caroline from Sweden (Carolinesmode) with me (Sandra's Closet)
Diane De L'OrPaz from Israel (Perfectism)
Saba Tedla (Luisaviaroma)
Goodie bag from Luisaviaroma with a limited edition T-shirt designed by Toxic Toy.
Don't Want No Short Blog Man (Photo via Luisaviaroma)
Already my new favourite sleepwear, probably not intented to be...
One of the reasons I love Italy is the food: my night snack while working...
Happy New Year to you, my dear readers, may all your dreams and resolutions come true.
I started 2011 in St. Moritz, the glamorous place in the Alps that calls itself „the Top of the World“. The Swiss mountain village has been home to the jet set since many years, attracting celebrities, princesses and socialites from everywhere. When it comes to fashion, luxury is the keyword.
And speaking of glamour and over the top, the typical St. Moritz style means fur, fine jewelry, sequined dresses, lots of glitz and sparkles. In case that you forgot to pack something adequate, no worries. St. Moritz is a great place to shop with all big brands represented. So for somebody like me, who is not an avid skier there is enough entertainment program.
My St. Moritz look: Sequined dress by Balmain, sequined clutch with bow by Valentino, earrings by Prada and Tribtoo pumps by Yves Saint Laurent.
Last night, I went to the traditional New Year’s Eve cocktail reception hosted by well-known publisher Jürg Marquard and his wife Raquel.
The party always takes place in their amazing apartment located in the tower of the famous Badrutt’s Palace hotel overlooking the lake of St. Moritz. Previous tenant until the early ninties was gentleman-playboy Gunter Sachs.
My German based readers might recognize some of the faces below… Enjoy all those photos of beautiful people in beautiful outfits!
That is St. Moritz!
To a wonderful 2011!
LoL, Sandra
Hostess Raquel Marquard in a gorgeous gown by Dolce & Gabbana with her daughter, model Bianca Gubser to the left
Sophie Hermann wore one of the nicest dresses of the evening by Atelier Versace
Rebecca Schmid Robinson with me, both in sequined dresses
Dorothea Mühlemann in Alaia
Fabienne Bratschi in Dolce & Gabbana and Radio 24-host Elena Bernasconi, "The Redhead"
Nina Riegel and Alexandra Knapp Voith in Roberto Cavalli
Inga Jacobi in Valentino
From left to right: Hotelier couple Gigi and Andrea Kracht, me and Inga Jacobi
Andreas Knapp Voith with turquoise nail polish matching Raquel Marquard's dress
Gentleman with style: Andreas Knapp Voith wore the most extraordinary pair of shoes by Prada
Badrutt's Palace New Year's Eve decoration
John Galliano has done it again and designed for the second year running the Christmas tree for London’s famous hotel Claridge’s. This time, he drew inspirations from the ocean.
„I wanted to create an underwater fantasy and have mixed pink corals, seahorses, anemones and jellyfish, all glinting like gem stones, swimming amidst the silver leaves,“ said Galliano, Christian Dior’s creative director.
As for me, I preferred last year’s installation, as the frozen theme looked more wintery.
The tree is on display in the lobby until January 5th, 2011.
LoL, Sandra
Today is Black Friday, your official free pass for heavy shopping! Shopbop celebrates the Christmas shopping with the Big Event. The more you spend, the more you save – in addition to 20% off hundreds of new items. Sounds great to me!
Spend $250.- and get $50 off, spend $500.- and get $100.- off, spend $750.- and get $150 off, going up to saving $500 when you buy for $1500.-. Just enter code BIGEVENT at checkout. The offer ends upcoming Monday, November 29, at 11.59pm PT. Worldwide shipping is available.
I pre-selected some of the best items for you that will be perfect for the next season. Just click on the links below my collages and you will be transfered directly.
Don’t wait, enjoy the holiday cheer!
LoL, Sandra
In case you will make it to London this weekend for a Valentino for Gap shopping tour, I recommend a visit to the neighbourhood on Oxford Street, meaning the Wonder Room at Selfridges. There you can get the first ever insight into the inner life of a superluxury handbag, you can literally crawl into a giant Kelly bag.
Sounds like heaven for all Hermès lovers or like some weird Alice in Wonderland scenario.
No worries, you do not need to drink from a bottle marked “drink me”! Once inside you can sit in a booth while watching a film of its owner’s journey and feel the motion of the bag as it moves.
The monster bag is made exactly like a regular-size one and was first introduced at Brown Thomas in Dublin in the beginning of November to promote the Marvel Room, a showcase of exclusive limited pieces at the famous Irish department store.
The Kellydoscope can be admired in London until the 30th of November. What a fun interactive experience!
LoL, Sandra
Thursday night in New York City, Sofia Coppola, Andie MacDowell, Emma Roberts, Anna Sui, Tory Burch and Alexander Wang, among other guests, came out to celebrate the collaboration of the Lanvin for H&M collection and to enjoy show stopping designs by famed Lanvin artistic director, Alber Elbaz, at The Pierre hotel.
The haute couture creations, which were customized pieces from the Lanvin for H&M collection, made their way down the catwalk with the help of famed models Asia Chow, Pixie Geldof, Dree Hemnigway and Anna dello Russo.
The looks from the haute couture show along with five original sketches from Alber Elbaz went up for auction on www.lanvinforhm.com. All proceeds will be donated to UNICEF. The online auction will end on November 26th at midnight CET.
I especially adore the sketches.
Below you can see some photos from this amazing night (Photos: Courtesy of H&M).
LoL, Sandra
Sofia Coppola and Anna Sui
Elettra Wiedemann and Tory Burch
Emma Roberts
Patrick Demarchelier and Andie MacDowell
Anna dello Russo
The new s.Oliver ON STAGE collection has hit the stores. From now on, s.Oliver will launch a special music inspired collection with one star each year and design his or her stage outfit.
This time, the looks are inspired by two prodigies: Australian guitarist Orianthi and German-Canadian violinist David Garrett. The two musicians are also the testimonials for the campaign.
If you are dreaming of a rockstar allure, you can try your new style without spending too much money. The leather jacket for example costs €249.- and the sparkling waistcoat is around € 60.-.
David Garrett’s concert “Rock Symphonies” on November 24th in Basel is already sold out. You can win 2 tickets in collaboration with tilliate and s.Oliver for a meet & greet that night.
Good luck!
LoL, Sandra
