Sandra‘s Closet

Whether as a showcase for flowers, or a stunning centrepiece all on its own, look no further than below for the finest array of designer vases. This edit boasts beautiful vases for your home from premium luxury fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Versace. Below you’ll find classic designs, fashionable styles and chic modern variations of designer vases that are sure to look the part in any home.

LoL, Sandra

Porcelain Noé BB bag vase by Louis Vuitton

Medusa head vase by Versace

Colombo bubble vase by La DoubleJ

Cycladic ceramic pottery vase by THEMIS Z

Joe Brainard marquetry leather vase by Loewe

Snake vase by Gucci

Small vase in matte white with faux pearls by Completedworks

Ceramic vase by Brunello Cucinelli

Serpentis ceramic vase by House of Hackney

Gilded gala vase by Jonathan Adler

Nodaleto shoe vase by Anissa Kermiche

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Leave it to Jonathan Anderson to make walking on eggshells aspirational. At first glance, I could hardly believe my eyes. Birthday candles, nail polish bottles, roses, cracked eggs and even a bar of soap were shaped into heels for LOEWE’s S/S 2022 collection.

I find it a stroke of genius and so instagrammable. Personally speaking, a must for Sandra’s Closet. It’s hard not to want to collect them all as objects of desire. Just even on display…

LoL, Sandra

Nail-polish heel leather sandals by Loewe

Candle-heel leather sandals by Loewe

Rose-heel leather sandals by Loewe

Broken egg sandals by LoeweSoap sandals by Loewe

Photos: © Loewe
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Stay cozy – something I love to do during my stays at Gstaad Palace where I took these photos by myself with the timer of the iPhone on the balcony of my hotel suite. Sometimes when the sun comes out, I put on a hat with a wide brim for the ultimate UV protection besides sunscreen and enjoy reading and working outside. The hat elevates the look immediately from cozy to cool!

My look: Abstract intarsia knit sweater, and matching intarsia balloon pants, both by Loewe, Alcove mini textured-leather tote by Valentino, canvas-jacquard bucket hat by Gucci, My Monogram square sunglasses in tortoiseshell by Louis Vuitton, and FF-logo shearling slippers by Fendi.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht 
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The bucket hat has perhaps had one of the biggest fashion glow-ups in the accessories market. Personally speaking, I love this relaxed style that has become a summer must-have for me, easy to pack and very lightweight, much easier than a big straw hat that hardly fits in your suitcase.

High-fashion brands, like Celine, Etro and Kate Spade took the bucket hat to the S/S 2021 runway, showing how trendy it is.

There’s no one way to wear a bucket hat anymore, as the style is as brilliant paired with a mesh beach cover-up as it is with a luxurious tropical print dress. Below you can find my favorites.

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LoL, Sandra

Mesh small brin bucket hat by Dior

Printed linen-twill bucket hat by Zimmermann

Roman Stud faux straw bucket hat by Valentino

Printed cotton-terry bucket hat by Dries Van Noten

Haley embroidered cotton twill bucket hat by Isabel Marant

Faux straw bucket hat by Fendi

Asymmetric printed canvas bucket hat by JW Anderson

Leather-trimmed embroidered cotton-blend bucket hat by Loewe

Logo embroidered woven bucket hat by Prada

White bucket hat by CHANEL

Photos: Michael HJ Lopez Photographie, © Sandra Bauknecht and Courtesy of the Brands
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Designer water bottles are a thing now. Sustainable fashion is trending and designers have been getting a bit more creative by offering accessories that help to reduce and prevent plastic waste.

If you haven’t already, it’s time to say so long to single-use plastics and opt for a reusable water bottle. And while you’re at it, why not take it to the next level with one of these stainless-steel designer versions?

Don’t forget, hydration will never be out of style…

LoL, Sandra

Fredy cotton-canvas water bottle holder by Chloé

SIGG salamander-print metal water bottle by Loewe Paula’s Ibiza

Logo-print 750ml stainless-steel water bottle by Adidas by Stella McCartney

The Quench logo-print bottle holder by Kurt Geiger London

FF-logo suede water bottle holder by Fendi

Crystal-embellished water bottle by Rosantica

Bottle holder by Louis Vuitton

Vintage Check bottle holder by Burberry

Set of two More Joy-print aluminium water bottle by More Joy by Christopher Kane

Logo-embossed moiré holder and bottle by Marine Serre

1994 structured chain-link bottle holder by CHANEL Pre-Owned

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No one revisits the art of fashion better than Jonathan Anderson at Loewe. Offering dramatic new silhouettes, he thinks outside the box and is for me one most exciting designer in fashion at the moment. Often seeking inspiration from different artists, his designs are museum-worthy. Stay tuned for his newest collaboration coming up next week …

My look: Tie-detailed lace dress, matching lace midi skirt, Obi lace and leather waist belt, and elephant mini crystal-embellished suede shoulder bag, all by Loewe, logo-jacquard canvas wedge espadrilles by Fendi, bow-embellished crystal choker necklace, and mismatched crystal and bow earrings, both by Miu Miu.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © David Biedert Photography
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No matter if you need them or not, wearing glasses will give you a polished, distinguished and different look. Regardless of your outfit, glasses can help you enhance your unique style and improve how people perceive you in the process. Almost all psychologists agree that glasses-wearers look more qualified and trustworthy. I got myself a pair of glasses that filter out the blue light spectrum to cut down on digital eye strain, which was a great decision.

Below are some optical designer frames I truly like. Make them a statement! It is a little investment for a great output. The attention will be all yours…

Happy Friday 13th – I keep on packing!

LoL, Sandra

Round-frame tortoiseshell acetate optical glasses by Tom Ford
The ones I am wearing.

Cat-eye acetate optical glasses by Saint Laurent

Round acetate glasses by Celine

Core cat-eye acetate glasses by Cartier

Round-frame acetate optical glasses by Gucci

FF logo-print cat-eye acetate glasses by Fendi

Victoire cat-eye acetate glasses by Saint Laurent

Hexagonal acetate glasses by Loewe

BB-logo acetate glasses by Balenciaga

DiorSight03 square acetate glasses by Dior

Round acetate glasses by Bottega Veneta

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That bat! That guilty bat that most likely made the coronavirus outbreak happen. Who would have thought that this little animal can have such an impact on the whole world? Taking the current situation with a certain dose of humor, imagine today’s outfit without the bat necklace, it wouldn’t be the same… It gives it that certain wow-effect and blurs the line between where art ends and fashion begins.

My look: Ruched mesh-paneled cotton-poplin midi dress, Puzzle printed leather shoulder bag, bat necklace, all by Loewe, and Tribute beige lace-up suede sandals by Saint Laurent, and embellished square butterfly sunglasses by Celine.

Wishing you a happy Sunday. I am in quarantine until tomorrow … We had dinner with a friend who got diagnosed Covid-19 positive the next day. Thank God we are all fine because we kept the distance. However, it makes me think how much the world has changed… just because of this one guilty bat or that one person who ate it to be frank!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Black is prized for its understated elegance and endless wearability, but it’s not always the obvious choice when it comes to summer dressing. However, worn correctly, it has year-round appeal. Add a fancy logo and a little sparkle to this iconic color and mercury rises…

My Look: Cropped sequin-embellished cotton-blend tweed jacket, sequin-embellished cotton-blend tweed midi skirt, cropped sequin-embellished cotton-blend tweed top, and silver-tone crystal clip earrings, all by Alessandra Rich, Elephant mini crystal-embellished suede shoulder bag by Loewe, Kate 100 suede pumps by Christian Louboutin, and crystal-embellished cat-eye metal sunglasses by Valentino.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Raffia bags are the annual stalwarts of summer, but now they have traded up: sleek incarnations now carry the day – not only on the beach but in the boardroom, too.

Below are my favorites, just click on the highlighted description to get yours delivered to your doorstep. A welcome distraction during quarantine times.

LoL, Sandra

GG Marmont large leather-trimmed raffia tote by Gucci

Nolita small leather-trimmed raffia shoulder bag by Saint Laurent

The Rockstud leather-trimmed raffia clutch by Valentino

 Panier small textured leather-trimmed straw tote by Prada

Escape leather-trimmed straw tote by Valentino

Espadrille large fringed raffia tote by Altuzarra

Medium leather-trimmed woven raffia tote by Loewe

The Studio Basket woven raffia tote by Salvatore Ferragamo

Lecky leather-trimmed raffia shoulder bag by Isabel Marant

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