When it comes to swimwear, I am obsessed with PUCCI. The Italian house’s vibrant prints fulfill the quest for beach and poolside excellence perfectly. Check out the innovative styles with impeccable fits for all shapes and sizes and don’t miss out the matching accessories to finish off the look. Here you see me this summer in Pucci at Soho House Roc in Mykonos.
My favorite summer cocktail? Pucci on the Rocks!
My look: Ruffled Marmo-print bandeau bikini top, and matching printed string bikini bottoms, printed sandals, cotton pareo with Marmo-print, shoulder bag with chain strap, spiral cuff bracelet, and Pesci silver-tone, resin and faux pearl hoop earrings
, all by Pucci, GG-logo cat-eye acetate sunglasses
by Gucci, crystal hair clip by CHANEL.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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This week, Donatella Versace presented her butterfly-filled Pre-Fall 2023 collection in Cannes, a collaboration with the pop star Dua Lipa titled «La Vacanza.» First used in Gianni Versace’s S/S 1995 runway collection, the butterfly is a motif which the pop star has worn throughout the years; it also seems to hold a special significance.
Must-have of the collection: Butterfly printed silk-twill shirt
«I love the summer and for me this collection celebrates the very best of that time of year. This is the perfect summer collection—from lying by the pool in a fun printed bikini, to dressing-up to dance on hot summer evenings in the perfect evening dress—these clothes immediately make me think of my holidays and being in the sun. Dua loves Fashion, I love Music—we are the perfect duo! We felt like we were on vacation and that is exactly the spirit we want people to feel when they wear our clothes.» –Donatella Versace
It is Versace’s first see-now-buy-now fashion show on the French Riviera. The fashion show reflects an intimate Salon-style collection presentation, with Iván De Pineda as host to guests sat in the gardens of a French Riviera villa.
The collection is Donatella and Dua’s shared vision of an absolute modern elegance for «La Vacanza,» the Italian for «vacation,» and encompasses the full Versace lifestyle; from perfectly cut tailoring and evening gowns, to bikini and terry cotton beachwear. It is also typical Barbiecore. Think pink power suits, the Barbie bouffant hairdos, and the shiny metallic leathers and crystal embellishments.
La Vacanza is what your summer dreams are made of and you can shop it now HERE!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Versace
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This is THE bikini of the summer season. CHANEL’s bi-color summer essential from the S/S 2022 runway has been probably the most instagrammed two-piece swimsuit so far. Here you see me wearing it to a pool party at my house.
My look: Striped crochet-knit halterneck maxi dress by Missoni, bi-color bikini (Look 3 from the S/S 2022 collection), yellow and orange Deauville beach tote, straw straw visor hat, earrings and white and pink sneakers, by CHANEL.
On my skin: Les Beiges Huile Illuminatrice by CHANEL Beauty.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Anouk Bauknecht
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A cutout swimsuit may be a straight-up no-no for some, with very bizarre tan lines being too much of a risk, but given that cutouts are a major S/S 2022 fashion trend this year, you might want to change your mind. This season, they are absolutely trending, preferably in black. Below you can find my absolute favorites. Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly.
LoL, Sandra
Cutout crochet-paneled swimsuit by PATBO
Cutout swimsuit by Alaïa
Crystal-embellished cutout stretch-nylon swimsuit by Dolce & Gabbana
Cutout embellished halterneck swimsuit by Magda Butrym
Wilona crystal-embellished cutout swimsuit by Agent Provocateur
Cutout halterneck swimsuit by Norma Kamali
Maddy cutout stretch-ECONYL halterneck swimsuit by Mara Hoffmann
Cutout halterneck swimsuit by Christopher Esber
One-shoulder cutout swimsuit by Versace
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands and © Sandra Bauknecht
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After a year of mostly being stuck at home, we are all craving for bright colors, and vibrant prints. In fact, all things retro have had a big influence on fashion and personally speaking I adore Emilio Pucci’s swimwear collections that are very reminiscent of the ’60s and ’70s. Those kaleidoscopic patterns make me feel like being at a Mediterranean getaway immediately.
My look: Lilly-print silk-georgette maxi cape dress, Lilly-print stretch-jersey face covering
, Lilly-print bikini top, mid-rise Lilly-print bikini briefs, and matching Lilly-print cotton-voile short sarong, all by Emilio Pucci, Mon Tresor mini leather-trimmed mesh bucket bag by Fendi, snake-effect leather platform sandals by Miu Miu, glass-beaded hoop earrings, and set of three glass-beaded chokers, both by Etro, Eva aviator-style rose gold-tone sunglasses by Tom Ford, charm bracelet with scissors and flower, and sautoir AirPods necklace by CHANEL, Intrecciato rubber iPhone 12 Pro Max case by Bottega Veneta, and Royal Oak 37mm 18-karat frosted rose gold watch by Audemars Piguet.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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This beautiful sunny and very hot weather screams for home pooling. Isn’t it a great outfit that will also look amazing at the beach.
My look: Cassia belted printed linen robe, and Cassia embellished crochet-knit and floral-print bikini, both by Zimmermann, harness in metal and strass, and bangles, both by CHANEL, gold-tone quartz earrings by Oscar de la Renta, straw Kendra coffa bag with embroidery 
by Dolce & Gabbana, Paradise palm-tree leather clogs by Sophia Webster, GG lion head & beaded ring by Gucci, and square-frame intrecciato acetate sunglasses
by Bottega Veneta.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Anouk Bauknecht
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A splash of colour, a wave of iridescent light, a breath of fresh air, the joy of sunrays caressing one’s skin. From bright to pastel, a portfolio of Malibu sunrise yellows make up the Sunbathing collection, while Riviera blues embody the Morning Swim pieces. A place in the sun.
Beachwear prints, gradient Monogram, Damier motifs – Louis Vuitton icons play with colour. Going from day to night, sorbets to cocktails, the collection draws inspiration from fizzy red and parasol stripes, features raffia and embossed leather. Silk twill pyjamas, bobs, bag charms, small leather goods, a beach towel and sarong, sandals and sneakers – a burst of colour under the summer sun.
A sporty parka in gradient nylon, the brilliance of a sequined dress, a Capucines, NéoNoé and the multipocketed Papillon – twists on House classics brush the skin and awaken desires. Shine, dance, dream of an endless summer, feeling relaxed, fresh in carefree attire for summer 2021.
Available in all Louis Vuitton stores from March 19th.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Vuitton
Be a diva in a positive way. Enjoy dressing up – even at the pool! Exude great style and personality with confidence and express your own style while not letting others influence who you are or want to be. I am wishing you a happy weekend. I am going to spend mine in my garden and you?
My look: Crystal-embellished chainmail midi dress by Paco Rabanne, Allia cutout ruffled Swiss dot tulle-paneled swimsuit by Zimmermann, Chiara butterfly wing-embellished sandals by Sophia Webster, ice cube clutch bag and crystal embellished sunglasses, both by CHANEL
, crystal embellished butterfly earrings by Miu Miu, and crystal embellished headpiece by Gucci.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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My beloved Mary Katrantzou is giving me wanderlust while enjoying my staycation. Mary Mare is a seasonless, year-round capsule line, inspired by sunny, oceanfront destinations: Cannes, Nice, Greece, Portofino, Monte Carlo, Venice, Dubrovnik, the Côte d’Azur, and more. You saw me already sporting the sea-shell print in June (for the previous post, click here please).
Now, it is time to enjoy my newest pieces at the pool in my new house. I especially adore the signature Postage Stamps print, alluding to the nostalgia of writing postcards to our loved ones while on vacation. Taking inspiration from the 10th anniversary collection, this print was reimagined in her London studio and adorns my bathing suit.
My look: Côte d’Azur striped silk-georgette cover up, Ibiza postage-stamp print swimsuit, Mykonos striped triangle bikini, all by Mary Katrantzou, Tallow cat-eye sunglasses by Zimmermann, Loubi Bee Alta 130 leather platform sandals by Christian Louboutin, pink embossed leather shoulder bag by Fendi, floppy straw hat by Louis Vuitton (Cruise 2011), Ras Du Cou silver-tone, shell and beaded necklace, and Aimable gold-tone horn necklace, both by Isabel Marant.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Superga x Mary Katrantzou – this sneaker collaboration is out of this world and holds summer’s favorite sneakers for us. I have been a fan of Mary’s lively creations since the first day she launched her brand and her amazing prints paired with the iconic kicks is absolutely divine.
Parallel to the launch of MARY MARE, the collection taps into picture-perfect vacations. Considering that travelling abroad is far from possible at the moment, the collab is a close second to feeling like you’re enjoying your beauty summer vacation.
You can shop the sneakers here. Below you can see a sneak preview of my Mary Mare look, stay tuned and happy weekend …
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Mary Katrantzou and © Sandra Bauknecht
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