12 months happiness, 52 weeks fun,
365 days laughter, 8760 hours good luck,
525600 minutes joy, 31536000 seconds success,
Happy New Year to you!
May all the expectations and goals for each day be fulfilled on the day itself! Why not starting the year treating yourself with a shopping spree or gifting somebody you love. Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, doesn’t know where to shop as you see in this post…
1 Be Happy embellished merino wool sweater
by Mira Mikati
2 Smile 18-karat gold necklace by Jennifer Meyer
3 The Happy Molecule, 240ml by Fountain
4 Happiness scented candle, 420g by Neom Organics
5 Happiness Pill glitter Perspex clutch by Sarah’s Bag
6 Happy bracelet
by Chloé
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands
As promised yesterday, here are the most amazing photos taken during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The experiences I had were unbelievable and a huge thank you goes to Omega Watches for this amazing trip.
I witnessed history when Usain Bolt ending his Olympic career after his victory in the 4x100m relay which secured his ninth gold medal. That was the only moment it was raining, the rest of the time it was sunny and beautiful. I saw so many amazing winners, enjoyed the beach volleyball finals at night, went to a samba school, did sightseeing and had the best time ever. As pictures sometimes speak more than words, I would like to invite you to indulge in my diary below…
After all these impressions, I am sure you would enjoy this great coffee table book: In The Spirit Of Rio by Bruno Astuto.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Omega Watches and © Sandra Bauknecht
As 2016 is almost going to mark its end, I want to share some of my most impressive moments of the year. One was definitely my trip to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games with Omega Watches in August. Brazil had been on my bucket list for many many years and funnily enough whenever I was supposed to go something tragic happened.
So you can imagine my happiness when I finally flew to this magic and vibrant city that is full of contrasts and great diversity. My favorite sightseeing spot was the Corcovado mountain as the panoramic views from up there are breathtaking and the magic you feel being close to the Christ the Redeemer statue gives you chills. A symbol of Christianity across the world and a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, it was constructed between 1922 and 1931 and is listed today as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Watching the sunset, I took an important personal decision that felt all of a sudden very easy and I have not regretted it. 2016 was not the best year for me and I am truly looking forward to 2017!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post with some stunning shots of Rio de Janeiro.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Empire stars Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett are the smoldering new faces of M.A.C. Viva Glam. The two join a long and familiar list of celebrities that have fronted the campaign, like Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Nicki Menaj, and Ariana Grande.
The two new beauty musts will be launched in February 2017, shopping for a good cause.
LIPSTICK Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson
Bright fuchsia (matte) – CHF 28.00
LIPGLASS Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson
Rich fuchsia with pink pearl – CHF 26.00
I am wearing them in this Christmas post.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics
Somehow I always find the time before the holiday season extremely stressful, getting everything ready for the family, the gifts, the food, the decoration, preparing the travels and getting all the business work done. Running around the city in those freezing temperatures doesn’t make it any better. Then, it is always time to put on some superwoman powers…
My look: Black double-breasted wool coat with gold bars by Givenchy, Superman jumper by Valentino,
Skin 5 mid-rise skinny jeans by Acne Studios, Joyce embellished leather shoulder bag by Loewe, wool scarf by Bottega Veneta, Horsebit blue topaz diamond white gold ring
by Gucci Fine Jewellery and red leather boots by Prada.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Another sad news was broken over the Christmas weekend. A true icon of music has left us, George Michael died of heart failure at the age of 53 in his home in Goring on Thames, Oxfordshire in Great Britain.
I find it almost ironic that I associate George Michael always with one of his big hits «Last Christmas» he had with the ’80s pop group Wham! whose other famous songs include «Wake Me Up.. Before You Go Go», and «Club Tropicana» among others.
George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley of WHAM! in 1983
When the duo split up, he easily managed to transition to become a credible singer and songwriter with timeless ballads like «Careless Whisper». His debut solo album «Faith» catapulted him to super stardom in 1987.
George Michael and Elton John backstage at Live Aid Concert, 1985
Yesterday, a part of my childhood has died. Sir Elton John was among the shocked celebrities paying tribute to the star on social media. He wrote: «I have lost a beloved friend – the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans. @GeorgeMichael #RIP.»
George Michael in 2016
George Michael, you will always stay in our hearts!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Rex, Redferns
Last May, I attended the amazing CHANEL Cuba Cruise 2017 show in Havana, and the one piece I predicted to be the absolute bestseller was the colourful printed T-shirt «Viva Coco Cuba Libre». Of course, I wanted to get my hands on it as well as I knew this one will fly off the shelves. Well, dreams do come true, and sometimes even double!
When I unwrapped my Christmas present from CHANEL wearing the tee, I couldn’t believe my eyes, I got another one in a more pastel color combination. Thank you, CHANEL, this was the perfect gift for me! Merry Christmas to all of you… enjoy your holiday season!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel and © Sandra Bauknecht
It is Christmas Eve, and no matter what you celebrate, I’d like to wish everyone around the world a safe and happy holiday season, may it be all you dream them to be. Thank you for visiting Sandra’s Closet and your support throughout this year!
For the festive night, I like to wear something comfortable but still stylish to fit the occasion and of course to leave space for the yummy food.
My look: Rys multi-texture jacket by Hervé Léger, jacquard-knit mini dress by Alexander McQueen (on sale), flower pin in silk and cotton by Gucci, suede over-the-knee boots by Saint Laurent, Falabella embroidered faux brushed-leather shoulder bag by Stella McCartney, Horsebit blue topaz diamond white gold ring by Gucci Fine Jewellery and «Tribale» earrings by Dior.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
«You use the way you dress to give a message to someone else. So I don’t understand why sometimes it becomes so controversial.» – Franca Sozzani
She was much-loved, Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani passed away in Milan on Thursday after a year-long illness. She was only 66 years old.
Franca Sozzani in her home office in Milan.
Having led the magazine for 28 years, she has transformed Vogue Italia into a platform for honoring the power of the image and of photography. For me, she has always been an idol with her great style, the long wavy blond hair and her warm-hearted and elf-like appearance. She was very open, never shied away from pop culture, gifting Kim Kardashian her first Vogue appearance and defending fashion bloggers well before they were an established part of the industry.
Always smiling, never pretentious, Franca front row.
A modern woman, who combined motherhood and business. She was extremely close to her only son, Francesco Carrozzini, who in the final year of her life directed a well-respected documentary about her, which commentators described as a love letter between a mother and a child. He was at her side when she died.
With her beloved son Francesco Carrozzini.
The fashion world has lost an icon. RIP Franca – you will be missed!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Peter Lindbergh, © Angelo Pennetta for WSJ Magazine, © The Satorialist, © Bruce Weber for Vogue October 2016, © Vogue Italia
