
In Paris I was shot by my favorite street style photographer Melanie Galea from The Street Muse for a project with Tank Magazine and Silhouette. She was so sweet to take my camera for more pics of my outfit that was all about Dolce & Gabbana‘s Byzantine moment for F/W 2013.

My look: Blazer by Balmain, lace top and
mosaic-print wool and silk-blend skirt, all by Dolce & Gabbana, pointed leather Mary-Jane pumps
by Saint Laurent, Stephanie gold-tone necklace by Lanvin, rose diamond ring by Piaget and My Own Code clutch by Valentino and Futura sunglasses by Silhouette.
LoL, Sandra






Photos: © Melanie Galea – The Street Muse, © Sandra Bauknecht

This winter, it is all about the plaid factor. The pattern that somehow manages to straddle the not-so-fine-line between preppy and punk has suddenly proven itself as this season’s principle print. Check your boyfriend’s closet for an oversized version or shop Saint Laurent‘s iconic piece offering the perfect avante-garde grunge aesthetic.
My look: Plaid shirt, leather shift dress and studded leather boots, all by Saint Laurent, Bamboo leather tote
by Gucci, Stephanie gold-tone necklace by Lanvin, Limelight Gala watch and rose diamond ring, both by Piaget.
LoL, Sandra










Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

I admit, I love pink and I have never outgrown my love for Barbie. Sometimes, it happens and I take a crazy dose of pink as recently at the dinner with Harrison Ford at the Tommy Hilfiger store in Zurich.
My look: Fuchsia marabou jacket by Emilio Pucci, pink ruffled silk-mikado mini dress by Moschino by Moschino, De Manta brocade clutch by Alexander McQueen, lace pumps and Mitza ring, both by Christian Dior,
Twenties stay-up by Wolford and Love gold-tone necklace by Lanvin.
LoL, Sandra




Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Tartan is one of the biggest trends for F/W 2013. From red checks, to blue or green and even black plaid, many looks, traditional and modern appeared printed with the iconic Scottish pattern on the fall runways. Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent gave it a grunge twist and I couldn’t resist this amazing cardigan that I wore during Paris Fashion Week.
My look: Plaid mohair-blend jacket, black leather dress, Sac du Jour leather tote, studded boots, all by Saint Laurent, Love gold-tone necklace by Lanvin, rose ring by Piaget, Audrey wayfarer sunglasses by Céline, leather bracelets by Miu Miu and Hermès.
LoL, Sandra




Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Something you may have found completely tacky until now, will surely dangle soon around your neck. Whether you need help, are in love, a happy mood or just want to express some coolness, then those Lanvin nameplate necklaces are for you. Spotted first on the F/W 2013 runway and now on most fashionistas, such as Natalie Massenet and Anya Ziourova during fashion week, this jewelry-candy is flying off the shelves.

For me, there is nothing more important than love…
Available at mytheresa and net-à-porter.
LoL, Sandra
Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, @ Diego Zuko

Here is your guide to master the huge sweatshirt trend for F/W 2013 with no sweat. The style set can’t get enough of this season’s cool comfy tops. Tap fashion’s slogan sweatshirt craze or go for a floral or embellished version. Highlight a print by wearing skinny pants and sneakers. The great thing about those novelty sweatshirts is that you can also upgrade them with a sexy skirt and a pair of heels. And don’t forget, grey is the colour to think about first!

Personally speaking, I am crazy for this amazing cloud-print cotton-jersey sweatshirt
by Kenzo and the black cotton sweatshirt with colourful ‘brain’ print
by Christopher Kane.
FLORAL
1 Beta oversized cotton-blend fleece sweatshirt by ACNE
2 Silk sateen-paneled jersey sweatshirt
by Markus Lupfer
3 Embroidered cotton sweatshirt
by Matthew Williamson
ANIMAL PRINTS
4 Bird-flocked cotton sweatshirt
by McQ Alexander McQueen
5 Quilted jersey sweatshirt with eagle motif by Stella McCartney
6 Horsing Around cotton sweatshirt
by J.Crew
SLOGAN
7 Riot cotton-blend terry sweatshirt by Zoe Karssen
8 Jonker cotton-jersey sweatshirt
by Karl Lagerfeld
9 Féline cotton-blend jersey sweatshirt by Brian Lichtenberg
EMBELLISHMENTS
10 Embellished cotton-jersey sweatshirt
by Markus Lupfer
11 Embellished olive green cotton-jersey sweatshirt by Lanvin
12 Sopo crystal-embellished cotton-jersey sweatshirt
by TNTees
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the brands, Style, © Splash, © Sandra Bauknecht

This weekend close friends of mine got married. It was a very romantic and beautiful private wedding celebration with lots of tears of joy and laughter. The bride looked breathtakingly stunning and so thought the handsome groom. One detail that I truly loved was that each guest had a little heart with his name on the table filled with a personalized quote.
My look: Stretch-cady peplum-hem gown by Alessandra Rich, bow-embellished patent-leather pumps by Saint Laurent, satin clutch bag by Prada, statement necklace by Lanvin and diamond rose ring by Piaget.
I am wishing the newlyweds a happy married life full of love and magic moments!
LoL, Sandra







Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Meet my friend Rose, Styling Director of
MYTHERESA.COM, who always puts a cool twist to every outfit. Today, she is casual and ultra stylish in one.
Get her look: Printed cotton tee
and mini skull bracelet, both by Alexander McQueen,
maxi skirt by Haider Ackermann,
snake print clutch by Lanvin, golden sandals by Valentino.
LoL, Sandra




Photos: Courtesy of mytheresa.com

The pink snakeskin trend for accessories has been spreading like wildfire recently, especially the softer and dustier versions of the feminine shade. Think baby or powdered pink and set the tone for a new reptile-inspired season. Carry those must-haves to channel your own sophistication.
Below you can shop my favorites:
1 Python toe-cap lace-up sneaker
by Lanvin
2 Holographic python medium Happy bag
by Lanvin
3 Small Tonda printed python clutch by Diane von Furstenberg
4 Hera python bag
by Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli has brought the reptile trend to the beauty industry with the launch of his newest fragrance: JUST CAVALLI. The cylindrical top of the bottle and the box are embellished with a pink snake motive accentuated with golden details.
CREAMY FLORAL
Top note: Neroli
Middle note: Tahitian tiare flower
Base note: Palisander rosewood
Available as Eau de Toilette 30ml (CHF 59.00), 50ml (CHF 79.00) and 75ml (CHF 93.00)
Body Lotion 150ml (CHF 29.00) and Shower Gel 150ml (CHF 29.00)
Face of the advertising campaign is Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall, photographed by Mario Sorrenti. As sexy as the new scent…
LoL, Sandra
Photos: Courtesy of the Brands

Yesterday evening, I went to the launch party of SI Style‘s newest magazine edition: STYLE BEAUTY which will be available from today. The event took place at the beautiful Sonnenberg restaurant in Zurich. The room was filled with the who’s who of the Swiss beauty industry.
My look: Emerald green satin wrap-front dress by Lanvin, pound printed modal and cashmere-blend scarf and matching leather clutch, both by Mary Katrantzou, cuff by Stella McCartney, ring by Chanel, filigrane embellished gold-plated necklace by Dolce & Gabbana and Janis white pointy leather pumps
by Saint Laurent.
If you like my emerald eye makeup, check out this previous post for a tutorial.
LoL, Sandra

At the event: Sabina Hanselmann-Diethelm (Editor in chief SI Style) framed by Sarina Arnold to the right and me to the left.



Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Event Photo: © David Biedert Photography