Sandra‘s Closet

I am a coffee addict and I always adore NESPRESSO‘s new creations for the Christmas season. This year’s scents turn to pure indulgence.

Have fun discovering the new gourmand limited editions that all contain only natural flavors and don’t miss the amazing recipe at the end of this post!

VARIATIONS LIMITED EDITION – Vanilla Amaretti
Indulgent almond and vanilla flavors, reminiscent of sweet amaretti biscuits, enhance the roundness of Livanto.

VARIATIONS LIMITED EDITION – Vanilla Cardamom
The delicate harmony between vanilla and cardamom aromas awakens Livanto’s toasted notes for a surprising coffee experience.

VARIATIONS LIMITED EDITION – Ciocco Ginger
The daring marriage of Livanto’s fragrant roaster notes with dark chocolate flavour is livened up by ginger hints, offering you a delighting experience.

TROPICAL CIOCCO GINGER

YOU WILL NEED:
1 Ciocco Ginger capsule
1 slice of lemon
1 cl cherry syrup
15 cl ginger beer
Crushed ice
1 Ritual Recipe glass
1 Aeroccino or milk frother

PREPARATION:
Cut the lemon slice in quarters and put it into the glass. Add the cherry syrup, then the crushed ice and crush further. Pour the ginger beer. Moreover, pour one Ciocco Ginger Espresso (40 ml) in a recipient and foam it together with 3 ice cubes. Finally, add it on top of the ginger beer and decorate with a slice of lemon.

Merry X-mas to all of you!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Nespresso

This holiday, all we want is M·A·C Mariah Carey, featuring «All I Want» lipstick in a luminous frosted champagne. One shimmery swipe makes your lips as fierce and timeless as the icon herself. Exclusively online. In Switzerland available from February 2016 for CHF 28.00.

I am wearing it already and am in love with this shade. You can work it with different lip liner colors for multiple effects.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC COSMETICS

She’s a global symbol of friendship and fun. She made cuteness a culture in Japan and a fashion imperative everywhere. Hello Kitty® is a pop icon with fans ranging from four to forever, and she is OPI’s newest muse.

The collaboration celebrates all things happy, cute, colorful and sweet with 12 limited-edition nail lacquers and matching GelColor shades. One thing is for sure, Hello Kitty enthusiasts will face a candy store dilemma – which to choose from among sweet and glittering pinks, bright reds, shimmering white shades, and more, for a limited time only.

The collection «Hello Kitty by OPI» will be available from January 6, 2016 for at least three months. One bottle is CHF 19.90.

Gosh, I love Hello Kitty!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of OPI

To celebrate the end-of-year holidays, Giorgio Armani Beauty has chosen to pay tribute to 30’s and 40’s film legends.

Queens of Hollywood Glamour, the enigmatic Marlene Dietrich, platinum bombshell Jean Harlow and flamboyant Rita Hayworth captivated millions of film-goers with their undeniable chic. Typical of the glamour of the era, their sophisticated style fascinates to this day: translucent complexions, radiant eyes highlighted with a subtle dash of eyeliner, and scarlet mouths to complete the look.

Giorgio Armani’s oversized Luxe Is More Face & Eye Palette features ten harmonious eyeshadow shades, a silky compact powder and two shades of cream foundation.
CHF 169.00

The now famous Giorgio Armani Eye Tint is available in three light-infused nude shades. The classic formula for this product has been enriched in ‘Mirage Bright Silver’ pearl particles and pigments to create dashes of silvery light to intensify the gaze:

N°16 Rose Platinum, N°17 Hollywood, N°18 Silver Mirage
CHF 52.00 each

Combined, mix and match-style with the Luxe Is More eyeshadows, the Eye Tint fluid can be used like an eyeliner or layered for a sophisticated look.

More sophisticated than a lip gloss, and more radiant than a matte lipstick, the must-have Lip Maestro lip lacquer is more desirable than ever before with a ‘Fire Spectral’ pearl- enriched formula. Iridescent pearl particles have been added to the classic formula for the first time to enhance the original matte finish with unique luminosity. And let’s not forget the velvety-soft feeling upon contact with the lips, and the unparalleled comfort even after several hours of wear.

N° 405 Orient, N° 406 Sultan, N° 414 Pure Red, N° 507 Boudoir, N° 508 Pearly nude, N° 509 Ruby Nude, CHF 51.00 each

The collection is in stores now. I am absolutely in love with these products!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Giorgio Armani

I have been in love with Dior‘s VIII Grand Bal watch collection since its launch in 2011. «A ball gown must be the one of your dreams, and must also make you a dream-like creature. In my opinion, it is just as important as a suit in a woman’s wardrobe. And so wonderful for morale...», said Christian Dior once.
As a result, in addition to the daytime and cocktail designs, the Dior VIII wardrobe also features evening designs with the “Dior Inversé” calibre, where the functional oscillating weight on the dial is reminiscent of the swirling of a ball gown.

This year, Dior VIII Grand Bal “Plissé soleil” dons new colors for this limited edition. Adorned with the color combination of deep blue sea of the dial with the sea-green of the oscillating weight, nicely contrasting the grey mother-of-pearl pleating, the 36mm model is a timepiece that’s equipped with an automatic movement that is exclusive to the House of Dior, the unique oscillating weight on the ball dial mirrors the hypnotic swirl of a classic Dior gown.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Dior

Jeremy Scott with me

 Ten years of creative freedom. Ten years of explosive, ravishing humor. Happy Birthday to one of the most fun collaborations: Longchamp and Jeremy Scott celebrate their 10th anniversary.

10 years of pure creativity

His irreverence is applauded, his audacity hailed. Jeremy Scott is part of a closed circle of designers who have no fear. A lover of Pop prints and bold colors, he is known for shaking up the catwalk with his extravagant designs. It is with this “enfant terrible” of the fashion world that Longchamp chose to team up in 2006. The unusual alliance between the legendary French leather craftsman and the turbulent designer came as a surprise to more than a few. Yet the partnership is perfectly in line with the label’s style.

Limited edition for the 10th anniversary “Greetings from Hollywood”

Scott was given the challenge to rework the legendary Le Pliage® bag. Every season, the designer takes inspiration from his favorite pattern in his ready-to-wear collection and adds it to the label’s flagship bag. I am so in love with his newest limited edition and of course his Barbie® collection for Moschino!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Longchamp

Don’t miss the exclusive Moschino Barbie® and ready-to-wear capsule collection, launching today on Net-à-Porter. For the Italian fashion house’s S/S 2015 show, creative director Jeremy Scott chose Barbie® as his stylish muse (for a previous post, click here please).

MOSCHINO + Barbie® doll

MOSCHINO + Barbie® doll

Only 700 versions of this iconic doll have been produced and each one comes boxed alongside a selection of accessories, including a quilted backpack, sunglasses and a logo tee. Use the accompanying presentation stand to fully showcase her outfit.

Along with this collector’s edition Barbie® doll comes an 8-piece RTW collection, which includes life-sized versions of some of the same pieces along with two Moschino Barbie® doll emblazoned t-shirts. I am loving it!

TO SHOP THE EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Net-à-Porter

To celebrate the launch of the KARL LAGERFELD global online women’s flagship store on karl.com, fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld and artnet are partnering for an exclusive auction of three one-of-a-kind handbags, each accompanied by its original sketch.

Designed by Karl Lagerfeld exclusively for the partnership, the unique bags have been expertly crafted by hand, while the rare sketches are coveted as pieces of art in and of themselves and are seldom made available for sale. These exclusive handbags and original sketches are currently live for bidding on artnet auctions through November 10, 2015.

Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly to the auction:

Karl Lagerfeld (German, b. 1933)
LE SPECTRE DE LA ROSE, 2015
Lot ID: 111355
Handbag and original sketch
Overall Size: 8.3 x 11 x 1.2 in. (21.08 x 27.94 x 3.05 cm.)
Framed Size: 17.1 x 21.1 x 1 in. (43.43 x 53.59 x 2.54 cm.)
Signed on the sketch along the bottom of the sheet

Karl Lagerfeld (German, b. 1933)
CITY BUTTERFLY, 2015
Lot ID: 111356
Handbag and original sketch
Overall Size: 9.8 x 13.8 x 4.3 in. (24.89 x 35.05 x 10.92 cm.)
Framed Size: 17.1 x 21.1 x 1 in. (43.43 x 53.59 x 2.54 cm.)
Signed on the sketch along the bottom of the sheet

Karl Lagerfeld (German, b. 1933)
CRESCENDO, 2015
Lot ID: 111357
Handbag and original sketch
Overall Size: 12.2 x 11.8 x 4.7 in. (30.99 x 29.97 x 11.94 cm.)
Framed Size: 17.1 x 21.1 x 1 in. (43.43 x 53.59 x 2.54 cm.)
Signed on the sketch along the bottom of the sheet

Karl Lagerfeld with Jacob Pabst, CEO of artnet.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld/Artnet
© Lisa Roze

For all makeup lover, I have some great news to look forward to! After dazzling women with his modern but timeless designs on the runway and red carpet for 13 years, New York designer Zac Posen presents his debut colour collection for M·A·C which will hit the stores end of February 2016. The limited edition line will include products for eyes, lips and cheeks as well as brushes.

“Over the past 15 years I have learned a great deal from M∙A∙C about beauty. Fashion and beauty go hand-in-hand and I have always wanted to create a makeup collection to complement my designs and brand. It was only natural to work with M∙A∙C to create my first ever signature collection. I wanted to keep it luxurious, a little mysterious and clean with a large dose of star wattage,” says Zac Posen.

Naomi Campbell on the F/W 2015 runway presenting the final look.

TO SHOP ZAC POSEN’S BEAUTIFUL F/W 2015 GOWNS, CLICK HERE PLEASE.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics and via VANITY FAIR,
© Gianni Pucci/Indigitalimages.com

On Monday morning, I will be on my way to NYC for the launch event of H&M x Balmain and I couldn’t be anymore excited about it. First of all, I love the French Maison as you know and second of all, H&M throws the best parties for their designer collaborations.

Do you remember…
2011 H&M x Versace in NYC
2012 H&M x Maison Martin Margiela in NYC
2013 H&M x Isabel Marant in Paris
2014 H&M x Alexander Wang in NYC

Below you can take a peek at what’s to come. I included for you photos of the campaign and the lookbook. You will be absolutely amazed!

From draped satin skirts to skintight pants, from embellished dresses to the iconic wide belts, all pieces are shockingly affordable Balmain signatures that are as desirable as the runway collections Olivier Rousteing shows on the Paris catwalk season after season.

A little preview of the collection that took place in May 2015 Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing showed up with models Jourdan Dunn and Kendall Jenner, all wearing Balmain x H&M, at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Many of those must-haves are reimaginings of the French Maison’s classics, here are some examples:

Left: H&M x Balmain – Right: Balmain F/W 2013 Look 8

Left: H&M x Balmain – Right: Balmain F/W 2012 Look 7

Enjoy the whole collection below and stay tuned for more coming up from NYC. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @sandrascloset for live updates!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Jason Merritt/Getty Images, via Vogue.com and Courtesy of H&M