Sandra‘s Closet

Nourishing hair oils help to care for your hair each day. Consisting of a blend of botanical oils, they protect hair and infuse it with their benefits. Hair is repaired, locks stay shiny and soft despite shampooing, blow-drying and straightening.

Nuxe Paris takes the hair oil one step further to absolutely transform your hair with the new Pre-Shampoo Nourishing Mask (CHF 38.00) that intensely nourishes and helps to repair the hair fiber for amazing shine with a silky feel. This oil care infused with the iconic Huile Prodigieuse® fragrance envelops the hair for a truly sensorial ritual. Apply to your dry hair before shampooing and leave on for 10 minutes for shiny hair, leave on for 30 minutes for an intensive reparation.

Rinse well and follow with High Shine Shampoo (CHF 16.00) and High Shine Conditioner (CHF 25.00), both with fermented pink camellia oil. All three products have a vegan formula without any ingredients or derivatives of animal origin and no silicones.

I tried the products and love how my hair is shiny and fluffy, and not at all heavy.
Personal tip: Spray the hair oil on your natural hair brush for a very easy application.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Nuxe Paris
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Share the good life … here is my pastel-colored outfit that I wore to the ASMALLWORLD lunch at Bagatelle Beach Club in St. Tropez. I think this might be my favorite outfit post this year so far. The light, the shades, the sun … everything is just perfect.

My look: Knitted long-sleeved cardi-coat, graphic-print tank top, and matching flared zig-zag trousers, all by Missoni, Dynasty oversized geometric-frame sunglasses by Balenciaga, Rose Céleste necklace, Rose des Vents and Rose Céleste necklace, both by Dior Fine Jewelry, rainbow colored slingback shoes, 2023 Coco top handle bag in soft pink, Pre-collection 2023 long necklace with pendants and 2023 chain choker, all by CHANEL.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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Florals trending in spring will never be novel. However with blossoms in full bloom, you can be camouflaging in this beautiful floral ensemble this season.

My look: Tie-detailed floral-print ramie-voile blouse, and belted floral-print ramie-voile wide-leg pants, both by Zimmermann, croc-effect leather slingback pumps by Fendi, classic large Impatiens earrings by Oscar de la Renta, Chanel 19 bag in raspberry leather by CHANEL, Diorette ring by Dior Haute Joaillerie, and floral sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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During our amazing ASMALLWORLD summer weekend in St. Tropez this month, we went for lunch to one of my favorite beach spots, Bagatelle Beach Club.

«Boire, n’est pas pêcher» is written across the wall of the beach club, which means drinking is not a sin. With good conscience, we sipped exotic cocktails and world-class champagne while indulging in a delicious Mediterranean lunch among dear friends at Pampelonne beach. Afterwards we burnt the calories off during Bagatelle’s signature afternoon beach party in the sun.

With our dear friends Elettra Lamborghini and Afrojack.

The gorgeous hats with the slogan «Share the good life» can be bought the boutique inside the beach club. Stay tuned for more and of course all details of my look.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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When I came back from Athens, I went immediately to Widder Hotel in Zurich where my Valentino girls, Gianfranca and Elisa, had prepared a beautiful surprise birthday dinner for our dear friend Albena Gateva.

Albena loves butterflies and the transformation. Therefore she made the animal her logo.

Albena and I had met at a CHANEL fashion show and have become immediately friends as we both share the same love for fashion. The Bulgarian born bombshell took her passion a step further and launched Albella Privè in the summer of 2020 during the pandemic. Her project was to recreate the human connection that became unstable and uncertain during this difficult historical time.

Her purpose was to create communicative seams, weaves and plots for the most loved ones, her friends. Albena wanted to reinvent a pure and sincere expressive language through her clothes that speak of complicity, friendship, intuition, affection, beauty and being a woman: this is how Albella Privé was born.

For her birthday, her best friend Tula Schuker, who had just been the cover girl in Albella Privè for Glamour Bulgaria, and I wore Albella Privé brocade jackets.

Tula and me in Albella Privé.

At the moment you can find her designs at Blu Boutique in Lugano and on her website.

A beautiful nod to Valentino: The Rockstud birthday cake.

Happy Birthday, Albena! I am sure we will see so much more from you soon…

LoL, Sandra

Albena framed by her best friends: Tula and Cristina Valcuende, who had flown in from Spain.

Bravo Elisa and Gianfranca! You organized the surprise so well!

Tula and Alena Bischofberger with me.

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht 
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Prada announces the June 2023 installment of its Timecapsule NFT Collection. Featuring a floral pattern, the drop on June 1st is a celebration of the upcoming summer period.

For drop #42 of the Timecapsule collection, Prada designed a tank top in floral-patterned jacquard terry cloth, an upcycled fabric from the Prada Archive. It features the iconic Prada enameled triangle logo on the front and the month June on the back. Each shirt comes accompanied with its own gifted NFT, serving as an invitation to join Prada’s exclusive Crypted NFT community on Discord.

In May 2022, Prada pushed further from the physical world into Web3 by creating its very own community which is inclusive and open to all. Members of the Prada Crypted Discord community have direct access to information on future Prada projects and NFT drops. It is a place to exchange ideas and inspire one another while connecting the universe of fashion with the worlds of art, architecture, cinema, music, Web3 and more.

Purchasers of Prada Timecapsule items prior to the launch of the NFT initiative in June 2022 can retroactively claim past Timecapsule NFTs in sync with their existing physical product. More details can be found on the Prada Crypted Community on Discord.

The thirteenth Timecapsule Collection paired with a corresponding gifted NFT drop is limited to 50 items, for 24 hours only, starting from June 1st, 2023 at 3pm CET.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: ©Prada
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Finally, spring is here and we get to enjoy warmer temperatures. With sunshine everything looks more beautiful, your skin is more radiant, and even the accessories sparkle more. I am wishing you a long sunny weekend ahead!

My look: Layered stretch-jersey and cotton-poplin shirt, duchesse-satin midi skirt, V-Uno V-Logo oversized square acetate sunglasses, and transparent pumps Tan-Go, all by Valentino, 1994 faux-pearl dangle CC clip-on earrings, 2014 Dallas-Paris Métiers d’Art ring, and 2023 medium classic flap bag in metallic iridescent gold calfskin leather with antique gold hardware, all by CHANEL.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography
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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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The Lion Astroclock is an exceptional creation inspired by Gabrielle Chanel‘s star sign, Leo. The glass globe encloses a movement with sophisticated finishes, a comet in 18K white gold and a constellation-shaped hand set with diamonds. The plinth contains a black faceted lion, symbol of power and strength. A remarkable clock encompassing the symbols of the House of CHANEL, in a limited edition of 5.

DESCRIPTION
Black polished rotating sphere with hour indices.
Comet-shaped hour hand in 18K white gold set with 11 diamonds (~0.70 carat)
Leo constellation-shaped minute hand set with 9 diamonds (~1.60 carat)
Rock crystal briolette
Black-coated brass sculpted lion and structure.
Manual winding mechanical movement designed by the CHANEL Watchmaking Creation Studio, developed and manufactured by l’Epée
Glass sphere
Functions: hours, minutes
Dimensions: 34.2 x 20.6 x 17.6 cm
Diamonds: 20 brilliant-cut diamonds (~2.30 carats)
Numbered and limited to 5 pieces

An exceptional creation, inspired by the world of science fiction, space and time travel.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © CHANEL
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In dedication to the world-famous Belgian-American fashion designer, The Diane von Furstenberg Suite has been unveiled at Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel located in the heart of Brussels.

Adorned with DVF’s signature touches, a bold zebra rug, two large silk scarves by Andy Warhol, and a collection of striking artwork that celebrates her legacy with her world famous style and influence.

The iconic wrap dress that made von Furstenberg famous, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and in honour of this milestone, the Brussels Fashion & Lace Museum is dedicating its new exhibition: Diane von Furstenberg, Woman before Fashion.

In celebration of the exhibition, Hotel Amigo has created a special offer for guests to Step into the World of Diane von Furstenberg from now through January 7, 2024 by staying in the DVF suite. Starting rate from € 2,640.

On arrival, delight in a box of Laurent Gerbaud chocolates as you explore the stylish suite. Venture out to the exhibition, Woman before Fashion, and immerse yourself in the timelessness of her designs. After delving into her illustrious career at the museum, return to your suite for a night of relaxation amid the unique DVF ambience.

Begin the following day with a complimentary breakfast, then enjoy a private visit to the DVF boutique. Experience first-hand the intertwining worlds of art, philanthropy and fashion that have shaped Diane von Furstenberg’s remarkable legacy.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Rocco Forte Hotels
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