Ups, I did it again… I just cannot resist Chanel accessories and the ones from the Dubai Cruise 2015 collection are to die for. You will never regret to invest in a piece of Chanel fashion jewelry as those objects of desire never go out of style, they are seasonless.
“Fashion changes, but style endures.” ― Coco Chanel
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
The last days here in Los Angeles have been magic like always. There is something about this city that makes me feel like I have arrived, that makes me want to embrace the world. I am leaving today but will be back in 10 days… here you see me outside of the Smashbox Studios in Culver City where Davis Factor himself photographed me yesterday. A truly divine experience that I will share with you soon. In the meantime enjoy the details of my outfit.
My look: Daga sequined bandage dress by Hervé Léger, pointed leather Mary-Jane pumps by Saint Laurent, shearling bag and earrings by Chanel, sunglasses by Michael Kors, diamond ring and bracelet by Vainard Fine Jewellery, rose diamond ring and Limelight Gala watch by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Don’t we all love to play around with fashion jewelry? This summer, it’s a tough job to choose which pieces you will be getting: from Chanel’s slogan bracelets and Valentino’s ring stack; to Fendi’s feather watch and Saint Laurent’s dainty hearts, they are all just fabulous. Enjoy my edit of the new must-have jewelry pieces of which some are already available in stores. Just click on the highlighted text to be transferred directly.
The heart charm by Saint Laurent
Make love no war – the dainty necklace makes its comeback! Saint Laurent is one of the hottest tickets of the season – and so is this jewelry must!
The dreamcatcher necklace by Etro
A ’70s inspiration with folky fabrics blend with talisman jewelry, something fashionistas around the globe will want this summer.
The choker necklace by Balmain
It’s not the first time, Balmain has sent chokers down the runway, but this summer they are extremely outstanding, playing with email, transparency and architectural lines.
Pre-order the enameled choker by Balmain here.
Layered gold chains by Moschino
Cheesy and tacky, the Moschino girl pays tribute to the plastic superstar Barbie, and Jeremy Scott vamps us up with a multitude of gold chains.
Pre-order some statement gold chains by Moschino here.
Multiple earrings by Dior
Back to the ’80s when multiple earrings were all the rage! Dior combines long hair tucked back behind the ears with many piercings – a look that is to become cult again.
Disc hoop earrings by Louis Vuitton
Inspired by the flair of the ’70s, Camille Miceli created retro hoop disc earrings for the French Maison that will complement the hippie luxe trend perfectly.
The safety-pin earrings by Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani celebrates the luxurious punk and sends stylized safety-pin pendants down the runway along with his iconic silk ensembles.
The cross earrings by Dolce & Gabbana
The designer duo took advantage of summer’s inherent punk rock potential and brought the cross earring to La Dolce Vita.
Shop Dolce & Gabbana’s cross earrings here.
Slogan bangles by Chanel
Inspired by Chanel’s finale fashion manifestation, the must-have bangles in silver and vibrant colored leather come with some demo slogans such as “Make Fashion Not War” and “Ladies First“.
Wide lacquer cuff in black by Céline
How fabulous are tanned arms accented with a glossy black PVC cuff – something that you will definitely wear a lot next season.
The horsebit bracelet by Gucci
A true classic and a great investment, the golden age of the Seventies was brought back by Gucci with the iconic horse bit bracelet.
You can shop the beautiful horse bit bracelet by Gucci here.
Multiple rings by Valentino
Mix and match this season, Valentino offers the right selection to get really creative.
Stacked cuffs at Lanvin
With 125 years design history to draw on, Alber Elbaz plays with the amount of cuffs you will wear. The more the merrier – that is his style motto for S/S 2015.
Statement piercings by Rodarte
Seeking inspiration from the punk-era, the Mulleavy sisters created a row of faux piercings along each brow for an eye-catching effect.
The feather watch by Fendi
Fendi watches have been on my watch list since some time and this delicate feather version is just breathtaking.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Via Style.com and Courtesy of the Brands
Sometimes when you are stressed and you only got five minutes to dress, the result turns out to be one of your favorite looks. This happened to me last week when I put together those pieces in a hurry and really liked the style. Isn’t the color of this long powder blue coat just divine?!
My look: Powder blue paneled wool-blend coat by Tibi, cropped hoodie with zipper and sequined Playboy bunny
by Marc Jacobs, grey wool mini dress with embroideries by Blumarine, Monogramme embellished shopper tote, both by Saint Laurent, boots by Gucci, chain and padlock necklace by Chanel, Portofino Midsize Automatic watch with diamonds by IWC, diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery and Pure Matt 100 denier tights
by Falke.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Before Christmas I flew to Mauritius and stayed at the new beautiful LUX* Belle Mare resort. The only negative connotation was that it rained a lot. But this could not dampen my mood.
My look: Floral-print jacquard top and high-waisted shorts, both by Dolce & Gabbana, platform pumps by Alaïa, envelope bag by Céline, Amulette necklace by Cartier, candy necklace by Chanel, Tiffany T bracelet in rose gold by Tiffany & Co. and Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Dear beauty lovers! It is this time of the year when I am looking for the best eye makeup palettes as most beauty brands are launching amazing limited edition products for the holiday season. In winter time, eyes should sparkle and shine in deep hues. I have always been a huge fan of smokey eyes and for this post I tried many palettes to present you my favorites. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it…:-). Here we go!
My favorite: YSL Palette Collector – Wild Edition – CHF 111.00
This is your little black book! The packaging of this palette is absolutely amazing. Including everything you need for eyes, lips and cheeks, you can carry it like a little clutch. The super chic satin tassel which is inspired by Saint Laurent’s passion for oriental styling gives it the ultimate touch.
DIOR 5 Coleurs in 046 Golden Reflections – CHF 90.00
Perfect for every day: when golden hues and metallic effects collide, they create a chic look. This palette is a token of femininity and a modern classic you can easily play around with.
CHANEL Les 5 Ombres de Chanel in Oiseaux de Nuit – CHF 80.00
For all night owls: the Chanel holiday eyeshadow palette with the eponymous name features five pretty shades: icy white, pale lavender grey, deep purple grey, black and antique gold. The texture is amazing and easy to apply.
LANCÔME Hynôse Palette Drama Eyes in Parisian Lights – CHF 79.00
Get ready for the party season with this limited edition Hypnôse eye palette from Lancôme. Play with dark, smoky shades and golden tones to create your dramatic look for the holidays, a spectacular eye made easy. The advantage of this palette is that you can use it wet and dry.
GUERLAIN Écrin 2 Couleurs in 10 Cygne Noir – CHF 62.00
For a magical mysterious eyes. Glistening black and copper-colored plum combine for a sophisticated finish. The perfect companion for the handbag because of its size.
Happy Self-Decorating!
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, Adriana Tripa and © Sandra Bauknecht
During London Fashion Week I had a very fun dinner with Net-à-Porter, that I will soon tell you more about. In the meantime, enjoy this outfit post. I hope that you will like it as much as I do.
My look: Cropped fine-knit cardigan, wool skater dress with fine black stripes, wide belt and black and white platform pumps, all by Azzedine Alaïa, fringed tweed bag by Chanel, diamond ring and bracelet, both by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
This was the outfit I wore to the launch event of The No Animal Brand at Jelmoli in Zurich. Shearling has been a huge trend this F/W 2014 season and Prada’s colorful designs are the best way to sport the fuzzy style. Oversized and extremely comfortable, Mrs Prada delivered sheepskin jackets in psychedelic seventies colours, that brighten up every grey winter day.
My look: Shearling jacket by Prada, leather biker vest, lips print blouse with open back
, red skinny stretch-leather pants
and red ankle boots, all by Saint Laurent, shearling bag by Chanel, red lace bra by Victoria’s Secret, earrings by Dior and diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Now, that the CHANEL Cruise 2015 collection, that was presented last May in Dubai (for the previous post please click here), is hitting the stores, the exclusive limited edition “RÊVE D’ORIENT” eye palette is also available (in Switzerland now at Jelmoli).
Reinterpreting velvet eyes in a collection inspired by the eternal East, the eye makeup is driven by the power of intense black down to the tips of the lashes, and lights up with a hint of gold in a precious glimmer on the eyelids. Precious down to its last details, each eyeshadow is adorned with a star motif, a reference to the magical nights of the legendary Orient. Isn’t this eye make-up to die for?
Get this amazing makeup look:
The complexion: PERFECTION LUMIÈRE VELVET, ÉCLAT LUMIÈRE, CORRECTEUR PERFECTION, POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE, LES BEIGES and CAMÉLIA DE PLUMES – Exclusive Creation – 2014 Christmas Collection.
The eyes: LES 4 OMBRES Rêve d’Orient, ILLUSION D’OMBRE 85 Mirifique, ILLUSION D’OMBRE 90 Convoitise, LE CRAYON KHÔL 61 Noir, ÉCRITURE DE CHANEL 10 Noir, LE VOLUME DE CHANEL 10 Noir, LE CRAYON SOURCILS. The lashes are intensified with LE VOLUME DE CHANEL and false lashes. Small pieces of gold leaf are applied on the inner corners of the eyes (not for sale).
The cheeks: JOUES CONTRASTE 82 Reflexe.
The lips: ROUGE ALLURE 125 Indécise, LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES 189 Rose Rêvé and ROUGE ALLURE VELVET 42 L’Éclatante.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of Chanel, © Vincent Lappartient
A statement in khaki with strong military influences, the parka is back this winter. Lined with fur and extremely practical, it is truly fun to battle the elements in style this season.
My look: Cotton parka with fur trimmed hood by Saint Laurent, loose knit cardigan and striped velour tunic camisole, both by Rodarte, leather leggings by Gucci, fringed python bag by Chanel (Paris-Dallas collection), Janis embellished suede ankle boots by Saint Laurent, leopard-print scarf by Balmain, rose diamond necklace by Piaget, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and diamond ring by Vainard Fine Jewellery.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht