My Look: The Peplum

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Here is the fourth look of the shoot for Swiss News magazine:

Strapless dress with peplum and dragonfly beltsoft Stirrup black brocade leather clutchNoah high heel cut-out pumps, all three by Guccilong mesh gloves iconby Jil Sander, earrings and cocktail ring, both by Chanel.

I truly like the peplum trend for F/W 2012. It is such a feminine and flattering detail.

LoL, Sandra

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Sandra_bauknecht_Gucci_dress_2Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht

Day 12: Nail Polish Gift Ideas

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Doesn’t this look like a good christmas present for your girlfriends? Not only is nail polish a fun present to give, but also, it’s every season’s must-have accessory. Fill a santa bag with some vibrant hues from Maybelline‘s new colorful nail polish collection “Colorama” and add some fun nail stickers plus an express remover that takes off the varnish with one dip (I love those). I am sure that your friends will adore your idea. All products are in stores now.

Colorama Nail Polish (available in 19  shades): CHF 7.90 each
Colorama Fashion Prints Nail Sticker (available in 2 versions, Zebra Night and Metal Heavy): CHF 10.90 each (18 stickers included in each set)
Express Remover: CHF 14.90 (75ml)

LoL, Sandra

Maybelline_ColoramaPhotos: Courtesy of Maybelline and © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Angels & Leather

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Here is the third look that I wore for my shot with Swiss News magazine:

Two-tone leather baseball jacket by BalmainCherub-print stretch-silk mini dress by Dolce& Gabbana and studded ankle boots iconby Valentino.

Hope that you will like it.

LoL, Sandra

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Dolce_Gabbana_DressPhotos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht

Day 11: Lead a Trump

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An Alexander McQueen dress or an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo – Louboutin shoes or the Birkin bag – which started the most trends? 
How about their red carpet wow-factor? Or their day-to-day practicality?

These playing cards, FASHION FACE OFF – A TRUMP CARD GAME, allow fashion lovers of all ages to play iconic clothes, shoes, and accessories off against each other to discover who is the most on trend. Just don’t play against me, haha…

To shop, click here. ISBN 978-1-85669-902-0, available for £8.95.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Mary Katrantzou’s Powdy Print

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Here is my second look that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine:

Powdy leather biker jacketPowdy silk dressPowdy printed modal and cashmere-blend scarf , all three by Mary Katrantzou and Tribtoo pumps iconby Yves Saint Laurent.

This printed biker jacket was one of my best buys for the season, I have worn it to many occasions. Such a gorgeous piece!

LoL, Sandra

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Sandra_Bauknecht_Mary3Photos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Red & Beige

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As promised, I will show you during the next days more photos of the outfits that I wore for the shoot with Swiss News magazine.

My first look: Camel hair blazersilk blousewool-crepe wide-leg pants, all three by Guccitapestry ankle boots by Dolce & Gabbana and Kelly So Black by Hermès.

I am completely in love with the colour combination of red and beige. And aren’t those wide-leg pants just absolutely fabulous?!

LoL, Sandra

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Dolce_Tapestry_ankle_bootsPhotos: © Carina Scheuringer and © Sandra Bauknecht

Day 10: Fashionable Chocolate Treats

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Day 10 of our Advent calendar is dedicated to some fabulous chocolate treats for the whole family. Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly to the shop.

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A fun chocolate treat for a shoe-a-holic, this gift set from Charbonnel et Walker, one of Britain’s earliest chocolatiers, features a pair of high heels made from mouth-watering solid milk or dark chocolate. Presented in a special Charbonnel et Walker handbag-shaped gift box.

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Would your Hansel and Gretel like to make their own fairytale house? Well this time it will be made of chocolate. Choconchoc’s Make A Chocolate House Kit contains everything your little ones will need for cement-mixing, brick-making, plan-drawing and building. But how long will the house stay standing?

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Games For Motion – Scrabble With Chocolate Pieces
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Made from the finest Belgian chocolate this fun collection of chocolates will make you see a game of Scrabble in a new light.

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Maison Cailler – Edition Limitée ChocOrigine Grand Cru 2012

For the festive period, Maison Cailler has brought together two exclusive creations to make one perfect gift, a limited edition chocolate to crown the house’s long and successful collaboration with the Ecuadorian cocoa farmers. The “Edition Limitée” ChocOrigine Grand Cru 2012 for year end celebrations combines one coffret of “croquants” and one gourmet coffret of “ganaches”.
A very special treat for the chocolate connoisseur.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Maison Cailler, Harrods and © Sandra Bauknecht

My Look: Weekend Edition

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I am completely in love with my new Chloé sweater that is the perfect cozy piece to wear at the weekend with its flocked finish and chic pastel-orange hue. Recently, I went through my closet and spotted some fabulous items from previous seasons that feel again like brand new wearing them, in keeping with my motto not to throw out anything. Each piece in your wardrobe will have its time again and combined with new season pieces even help you to add that certain twist.

My look: Flocked wool and cashmere-blend sweater iconby Chloé, apricot-coloured jersey dress by Miu Miu, Monogram Denim Sunrise bag with Foxy fur tail and tassel charm by Louis Vuitton from the S/S 2010 collection, boots by Dolce & Gabbana from the F/W 2006 collection. Earrings by Dolce & Gabbana and snake ring by Roberto Cavalli.

On my nails: Sequined manicure by Ciaté.

LoL, Sandra

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Day 9: Your Chance to Win Some Fun Jewelry

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Crystals, the new sparkling bangles collection by Sal y Limon, is just perfect for Christmas. Those handmade fun jewelry pieces will make you shine like a star or be the perfect surprise for a beloved friend. Available in many colours for CHF 54.- each, in Switzerland at Globus, Companys, Feldpausch, Schild and Loeb.

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One lucky reader has the chance to win a set of three bangles (orange, pink, fuchsia). Send me an e-mail with your address and the header “Christmas Bangles” to .

All entries must be received until December 16st, 2012. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. By entering this contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these official rules.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Sal y Limon and © Sandra Bauknecht

Street Style Paris: Natasha Zinko

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After the Louis Vuitton S/S 2013 show during Paris Fashion Week, I spotted Natasha Zinko, a London-based designer of Russian origin that graduated with a BA Honours recognition for Jewelry Design at Central St Martins. She opened her first store this year in the heart of London’s Mayfair district at 46 Maddox Street.

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Her jewelry creations, like these skeleton earrings, are bold and very fashion forward. She also designs a ready-to-wear line called Abrakadabra. Of course, she caught my eye immediately because of her stunning Mary Katrantzou dress. Her friend wore head-to-toe Prada from the F/W 2012 collection. If you are interested in my look, click here for the previous post.

Natasha’s look: Typewriter dress iconby Mary Katrantzou (F/W 2012)embroidered book clutch by Olympia Le-Tan, shoes and skeleton earrings by Natasha Zinko.

LoL, Sandra

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