Wishing you a great, prosperous, blissful, healthy, bright, delightful, energetic and extremely sparkling Happy New Year 2019 with this outfit post from Gstaad.
My look: Magpie sequined jersey sweater by Mary Katrantzou, classic plonge leather shorts by Saint Laurent
, ice cube clutch bag and earrings, both by Chanel, sequined mesh knee boots by Dolce & Gabbana and Horsebit blue topaz diamond white gold ring
by Gucci Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
It is the last day of the year and I would like to share with you my favourite outfits of 2018. A little retrospective recalling my most fashionable moments. 12 months, versatile looks, shot in many different places in the world. I am proud of myself as I wrote each day of 2018 at least one post.
To a fabulous 2019, wishing you only the best and I hope that you will keep following Sandra’s Closet for the next years to come!
LoL, Sandra
JANUARY 2018: Ready, Set, Snow!
Life in Black & White – Tulum – Mira Mikati
FEBRUARY 2018: Birthday Fun
Greetings from Vienna – Obsessed with Style – Dogs & Watches
Heathrow – Happy Valentine’s Day – Love Always London
MARCH 2018: Bohemian Dream
Upgrade Your Chic – Going Public – Glow Up
Sheats-Goldstein House Los Angeles – Burgundy & Blue
APRIL 2018: Happy Prada Easter
Paris Culture – Seasonless is the New Timeless – Mini Dress
Greetings from the Champagne – Dollars
MAY 2018: Chloé Nomade
Back to the ’80s – Green Jumpsuit – Prada Comic
The High and Low – Cropped Top & High-Waist Jeans
St. Tropez – Vintage Viktor & Rolf
JUNE 2018: Bagatelle Beach
Dîner en Blanc in Paris – Art in the Park XVI – My Prada Summer Inspiration
Cannes Film Festival 2018 – Hello Summer
La Bomba – Never Look Back, Baby!
JULY 2018: Desperate Housewife
Happy Fourth of July – Racer Girl – Into the Blue
AUGUST 2018: Zoofäscht 2018
Lunch in Ramatuelle – Gingham – Zurich Street Parade
Let’s Play in Paris – The Great Gatsby Party
Floral – It’s Getting Hot in Here
SEPTEMBER 2018: Pineapple
My Summer of Love – Fashion at Globus in Zurich – Contemporary Fashion
Do What You Love and Do It Often – I Love the Stripe Hype – Say It With Flowers
OCTOBER 2018: The Lace Jumpsuit
Falling For You – Hello from Seoul
NOVEMBER 2018: Kispi 2018
Hybrid Fashion – Let’s Cook Up Something Great
DECEMBER 2018: Do You Speak Prada?
Santa Monica – Red Leopard – Fendimania
Christmas Tuesday – Balmain 44 François Premier
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This year Olivier Rousteing launched a new BALMAIN eveningwear collection, called 44 François Premier, named after the Paris address of Pierre Balmain’s original atelier. It pays homage to couture and the house itself. The label is white and bigger than the usual Balmain tag. The gowns are delivered in a beautiful white box. Here you see me wearing one with a beautiful train from the F/W 2018 capsule collection for the ASW Winter Weekend charity gala dinner in Gstaad Mid December. The report will follow shortly.
My look: Off-the-shoulder button-embellished grain de poudre wool gown by Balmain, leather platform pumps by Gucci, vintage eagle clutch and matching earrings, both by Chanel. Rose diamond ring by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © David Biedert Photography
Merry Christmas Tuesday! I am wishing you a peaceful time among your loved ones and a happy holiday!
My look: Contrast detail coat, Tuesday intarsia jumper
, and small Tuesday tote
, all by Alberta Ferretti, plaid mini skirt by Gucci, and Rockstud leather-trimmed knee boots by Valentino
.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Stay slim at Christmas: here is an idea to stop you turning into a pudding this festive season.
X-mas may traditionally be seen as a time for overindulgence but my simple advice can help you prevent gaining pounds. Exercise is the single best way to keep your weight stable over this tempting period and here is what I like to suggest. Get a great new look for training, one that makes you feel good and that you like to look at in the mirror. Further down you can find two options that I got from CASALL. You will see that it can motivate you a lot and this easy little trick might help you to start the New Year in great shape without missing out on the cookie treats.
With Karolina Schmid in her studio where we shot these photos.
I love to do yoga and pilates. After years of ballet, I love these workouts to lengthen and strengthen the body. If you are living in the Zurich area, I recommend KAROLINA SCHMID‘s studio that offers high end pilates and yoga classes in private lessons or trainings in small groups.
Pilates Karolina Schmid – Seefeldstrasse 225, 8008 Zurich / Switzerland – Phone: +41 78 891 03 17
Get the look of training session 1: Mint green sports bra, side slit pants, and berry glam strap tank, all by CASALL.
Get the look of training session 2: Black spiral long sleeve top and matching tights, both by CASALL.
Working out and fashion belong together, don’t you think?! So no excuses, put on the right workout gear, feel great and enjoy this beautiful Christmas season!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Animal prints were trending on the F/W 2018 catwalks and so it is time to take a walk on the wild side. But this season, it means vibrant colours, preferably red, and definitely not for the shy… as the bold prints are worn head to toe as seen at Tom Ford. I wore this outfit last week for a X-mas cocktail among dear friends and got lots of compliments for it.
My look: Tiered leopard-print silk-crepon mini dress, red leopard print tights
, leopard print pumps
, and Natalia mini leopard-print velvet shoulder bag
, all by Tom Ford, earrings by Prada and rose diamond ring by Piaget.
For the winter season, Tom Ford Beauty introduces Tom Ford Boys & Girls, a decadent collection of 15 clutch-sized mini lipsticks, named after the friends, intimates and collaborators Mr. Ford admires. My favorite shade: Hudson, a perfect rosy beige.
Scent: Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum is a new scent, that is part of Tom Ford’s Private Blend collection. It includes the following notes: black cherry accord, bitter almond, griotte sirup Scenttek™, rose absolute Orpur®, Peru balsam, and roasted tonka Orpur.
I feel in love with it from my first spritz and not only because of the name. If you like gourmand fragrances like me, you will adore this blended mix of warmth and sweetness of cherries and vanilla with a hint of rose coming through combined with almond.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Here is my outfit that I wore to the event that I hosted with Prada past Tuesday at their Zurich shop. All pieces are from the Resort 2019 collection and in stores now.
My look: Roll-neck floral-print mini dress, chunky plex chain necklace, plex earrings, silk headband, Sibylle bag in blue and black, and sling back chunky heel pump, all by Prada.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © David Biedert Photography
A wonderful walk along the beach, from Santa Monica to Venice Beach, is something you have to do once in your life. Embark on a stroll in the California sunshine as you explore those iconic seaside communities filled with tarot card readers, sand sculptors and collage artists, performance artists, street hustlers, and bodybuilders. It’s definitely one of the best places in Los Angeles for people watching. I started from my favorite hotel «Shutters on the Beach» and went all the way to Muscle Beach.
My look: Appliquéd wool-blend and ribbed crochet-knit coat by Mira Mikati, appliquéd distressed printed cotton-jersey T-shirt
, Ace embroidered low-top sneakers
, and Linea G 2 leather-trimmed canvas shoulder bag
, all by Gucci, printed low-rise skinny jeans by Givenchy
, and Vogue Tribute sunglasses by Versace.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Logos and fake fur – two trends that are ruling this F/W 2018 season. Here you see me sporting them both before I left to my favorite place in the world: Los Angeles. More coming up soon…
My look: Faux fur coat by Givenchy, embroidered stretch-cotton jersey T-shirt, logo-embossed leather knee boots, frayed printed modal and silk-blend scarf, Mania Mon Tresor mini leather bucket bag
, and appliquéd leather bag charm and shell backpack
, all by Fendi, Maude mid-rise skinny jeans by J Brand and Eva aviator-style rose gold-tone sunglasses by Tom Ford.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Greetings from Madrid where I spent the most amazing weekend one week ago! On Saturday the sun was shining and we went on an interesting sightseeing tour through the city visiting the Royal Palace, the Museo del Prado and all the must-see places of the Spanish capital.
My look: Shearling and leather coat by Balmain, kickback trousers by Alexander McQueen, cream white wool sweater by Givenchy, Susanna leather ankle boots by Chloé
, fringed checked cashmere scarf by Burberry Prorsum, Linda sunglasses by Tom Ford, necklaces and quilted lambskin mini 2.55 vintage classic flap bag, both by Chanel.
You have heard it a gazillion times from me, but I would like to emphasize it again. If you have enough space to store your pieces, keep them, there will always be a time again. Speaking about my mini 2.55 vintage flap bag by Chanel for example, this size was discontinued. I got mine from my parents when I turned 18 (Thank you for always spoiling me!). The bag is still sold on the internet in pre-owned conditions and in very high demand. Some consignment stores will even put you on a long waiting list.
The name of the 2.55 classic flap bag refers to February 1955; the month and year in which the style was introduced. This mini one is made from lambskin and has a single flap with a double C turnstile lock. A single chain strap can be worn either on your shoulder or in cross body. Talking about vintage… it looks like it just has hit the shelves.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht