Sandra‘s Closet

Following my tradition, here are my favourite outfits of 2025 – a little retrospective recalling my most fashionable moments, photographed in amazing places around the globe. It was a very difficult year for me but fashion is always my pillar to stay strong, happy and grateful.

May 2026 be as stylish as it is successful. I am wishing you a year of bold fashion choices, new inspirations, and a closet that always feels like your happy place.

LoL, Sandra

JANUARY 2025: One Day at a Time

Pop Art – Let’s Party!

FEBRUARY 2025: Futuristic

Be Happy – 90’s Vibes – Chic

In Love We Trust – Hot Dog

MARCH 2025: I’m Capable

Royal Power of Love – Own Your Power – Cyber Dots

Bang – Love

APRIL 2025: Neon Green

Good Things Take Time – Easter Weekend – Girl Scout

Switzerland – Rose Romantic – Happy Tuesday

Firenze – Istanbul Memories – Minnie

MAY 2025: Team Work

Hello Spring – Romantic – Space

Balletcore – Bride Babe – Share the Love

Chérie – Dirty Dancing

JUNE 2025: Scent-sational

Roar! – Story Time – K-Pop

Pizza Time – Historical Festival

Couture Goose – Time for Adventure

JULY 2025: Summer Vibes in July

Buttercup Yellow – Caribbean Night – Dance Party

Favorite City Girl – Studio 54 – Laceleaf

Tarzan Vibes – Moon Ray

AUGUST 2025: August

Silk – Stay Strong – Small Steps Every Day

Lips – Best Friend Day

SEPTEMBER 2025: Bonjour Paris

Reflecting Pool – Lost in Translation

Brown Is The New Black – One More Night in Boston

OCTOBER 2025: Joie de Vivre

Burgundy – Some Days

NOVEMBER 2025: The Defining Knit Dress

Moonlit One Thousand and One Nights – Riyadh Style

DECEMBER 2025: Burberry Host

Rewear – Celebrating Oscar

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Rest in Peace Papa 🖤
December 6, 1942 – October 23, 2025

«My father’s love is the quiet light that will forever guide me home.»

Today is my mother’s birthday and though she is no longer with us, I believe she isn’t celebrating alone. My father has joined her on the way to celebrate together, just as they always did in life.

My father was the most loyal, honest, and authentic person I have ever known. A truly good soul, kind to everyone, never speaking an unkind word about anyone. He loved nature, he loved taking the train, he loved to travel and he loved horses and riding. He was sociable, funny, and always there for others. For me, he was simply the best dad anyone could ever wish for.

We shared wonderful journeys together, just the two of us, and later also with my daughter. We relived so many stories and memories on those trips.
Among the photos I’ll show today is one from Rome, our last trip together. The Eternal City will forever be tied to him in my heart. During that trip, I gave him a very special gift, a papal audience at the Vatican, an experience that filled him with joy.

Then there was Iceland, where we traveled all around the island with Anouk, and the US including Chicago, where he came to visit us while we lived there.

And there’s another very special photo from 1985, when I was ten years old. He took me with him on a business trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg because he knew how much I loved ballet. One evening, he took me to the Bolshoi Theatre, in the presence of Mikhail Gorbachev, to watch a ballet performance. That’s who he was, thoughtful, generous, and always finding joy in making others happy.

He passed away through a tragic accident. After breaking his thigh and undergoing surgery, his dementia made him forget that he had been operated on. When he tried to get up, he fell and suffered a severe head injury. The swelling and bleeding became too much for his body.
I was with him through his final days in palliative care, day and night. It was heartbreaking, but also a beautiful farewell, peaceful, full of love, just like when my mother passed away.

They were each other’s great love. I have never seen a couple with such a deep, genuine bond. So it does not surprise me that, only two months after my mother’s passing, my father followed her.

To both of you, I wish you joy and peace up there. Celebrate, laugh, and keep watching over us.
I am forever grateful and proud to have had such wonderful parents.

Dad, I love you. Always.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Rest in Peace Mama 🖤
October 26, 1946 – August 8, 2025

«Some bonds are written in the soul, untouched by time, unbroken by goodbye.»

One week ago, I said goodbye to my beautiful mom, a truly sensational mother, a loving wife, and a soul who adored animals, especially her dogs, with all her heart. She gave everything for us.

She called me her little Goldfish, and for 50 years, we spoke every single day. My Dad always said I was the other end of the umbilical cord that was never cut and he was right.

When she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, they gave her three months but she fought for a year and a half, facing it with courage, grace, and that unstoppable energy she carried all her life, the same energy she passed on to me. She was a true warrior.

It still feels unreal. This past week, I have felt paralyzed, lost in the silence where her voice used to be. But I know that she would want me to keep going, to follow my path, to live fully, just as she always told me to.

She taught me so much about love, resilience, and believing in your dreams. Long before it was a trend, she was manifesting the life she wanted. She inspired me not just as a mother, but as a human being.

She was my safe place, my constant, my heart. There is no part of me that isn’t shaped by her love. I will miss her laugh, her voice, her everything… but I will carry her with me, always.

Thank you, Mom, for every sacrifice, every hug, every moment. You were, and will always be, my forever home.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Happy 50th Birthday to me! Here’s to half a century of fashionable moments, wisdom, and an unstoppable love for style! May this milestone year bring me health, success, love and joy. 50 is the new fierce, and I hope to wear it effortlessly! Thank you for reading Sandra’s Closet, your support keeps me thriving.

They say «50 is the new 30». There are many reasons why you could say that. Personally speaking, I love to take my mindset over numbers – confidence, self-awareness, and wisdom make me today more fearless and open to new experiences. Unlike past generations, many people at 50 are hitting their professional peaks, starting new businesses, or even switching careers. For me, filming MY STYLE ROCKS and living in Istanbul for the past 4 months has been extremely rewarding. A new challenge, a new team, a new opportunity – all of that has added to making my life more fulfilling.

I know that I still have to work on prioritizing self-care, which will make me feel even more youthful and vibrant. In terms of fashion, I have been preaching since decades that style has no age limit. I love to explore new ideas, and live with curiosity and excitement.

Bottom line? Age is just a number – your attitude, energy, and how you embrace life define how young you truly feel! Wishing us all a year filled with glamour, adventure, and everything that makes us feel truly alive. Cheers to all of us and my next 50 years!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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Following my tradition, here are my favourite outfits of 2024 on the last day of the year – a little retrospective recalling my most fashionable moments, photographed in amazing places around the globe. I spent the past months mostly in Istanbul filming MY STYLE ROCKS and I am so grateful for this adventure that will continue in 2025.

Enjoy your New Year’s Eve! May your 2025 be as stylish as it is successful. I am wishing you a year of bold fashion choices, new inspirations, and a closet that always feels like your happy place.

LoL, Sandra

JANUARY 2024: Snow Bunny

Sport Couture – Sea Point – Coffee

Courrèges – Let’s Eat Cake

FEBRUARY 2024: Sky Blue

London Home – Dries Van Noten

Jolie – Jean Paul Gaultier x KNOWLS

MARCH 2024: Chicago

Fashion Kills – Mystic Tours

Wimbledon – Shine and Sparkle!

APRIL 2024: Art or Not

Boat Love – Pink Love

Johannesburg – Temple Goddess

MAY 2024: Mini

Mauritius Green – Zurich – Street Parade 2024

JUNE 2024: Make Waves

Summer Party – My Hood

JULY 2024: Radiant Dinner in Cannes

Cap Malheureux – Knowing

AUGUST 2024: Party Time

SEPTEMBER 2024: Club Night

OCTOBER 2024: Never Stop Dreaming

Montreux – Color Blocking

NOVEMBER 2024: Fashion Fairy

Never Seen Together – Saturday – Do Not Forget

DECEMBER 2024: ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly

Redeem – Joy – Black Bang

Quiet Luxury – Cherry On The Cake

Warrior – ’80s

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15 years of Sandra’s Closet – as crazy as it sounds but I have been blogging now for 180 months, which is around 5479 days, and this is my 5845th post. I am thankful, Sandra’s Closet has taken me on the craziest, busiest but most beautiful ride in my life.

My first post on November 23, 2009 was about The Birkin Bag.

At the moment I am celebrating this milestone in Istanbul where I am filming the new TV show MY STYLE ROCKS. I am super grateful for this new challenge that allows me to share my expertise and passion for fashion with the audience on a daily basis. A special thank you to the whole team. You guys rock! If you missed an episode, you can watch it on Youtube here.

Today, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your support. I love to inspire women all around the world. Thank you for being part of it! Cheers to many more years to come – our style rocks … and I am proud of it!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht and Beyza Babacan
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Following my tradition, just a little later than usual, here are my favourite outfits of 2023 – a little retrospective recalling my most fashionable moments, photographed in amazing places around the globe.

Enjoy your weekend!

LoL, Sandra

JANUARY 2023: New Year’s Eve at the Palace

I am a Queen – Ultimate Style – Dolce at the Palace

Aries – Adventure Time

Painted Dots – Zodiac Lover

FEBRUARY 2023: Delicious Burger

Keep Going!! – Last Days of Winter – VIP Party Mood

Anagram – I am Enough – Hot Party in the Snow

MARCH 2023: Orient-Express

Egg-Citing – Unboxing Valentino – Boston Love

Boston, Boston, Boston – Classy With a Savage Side – Butterfly Effect

APRIL 2023: Did You Know?

Vitamin Sea – Enjoy Every Moment

Retweet – Pasta

MAY 2023: Share the Good Life

Coronation Weekend – Black and White – Pucci Pucci

Spring Is Here – Floral Camouflage – Timelapse

JUNE 2023: Help!

Paris Couture Week – La Vacanza – Art

Pastel Fun – Corsica

Royal Ascot – Parisian

JULY 2023: Greekaba

Remember – Ibiza Life – Freedom

Maruja Mallo – Monaco – Buzzing With Life

Make Change Together – Adorable

AUGUST 2023: Pucci on the Rocks

Tropézienne – Life Is Beautiful – Dioriviera

Los Angeles – Best Friend – Change Is Inevitable

Paris France – Queen of the Jungle

SEPTEMBER 2023: Well Red

Life Is Too Short To Wait – California Paradise – California

Black Tie – Body Talk – Saloni

OCTOBER 2023: Cocktail Hour

Barbados – Fun

Hollywood On The Tiber – DiorAlps

NOVEMBER 2023: Bondage Glam

Bahrain – Oversized – XXL

Cat Lady – Green with Purple

Brand Sparkling New – London

DECEMBER 2023: The Good Life

Dream More – Chapman’s Peak Drive – Loubishow

Forever – Maybe

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Following my tradition, here are my favourite outfits of 2022 – a little retrospective recalling my most fashionable moments. May we treasure the past and cherish only the beautiful memories while looking into a bright future ahead.

«Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.» – Albert Einstein

And in my case, the important thing is not to stop dressing :-)… I hope that you will never loose your love for fashion, making every day a little bit more beautiful.

LoL, Sandra

JANUARY 2022: Happy New Year 2022

Make Some Waves – Power Your Presence – Caftan

Omnia – Fusalp – Elevator Pitch

Power Dressing – Snow Leopard

Party – My Birthday

FEBRUARY 2022: London Nights

The Hacker Project – The New Muse – Keep Life Simple

The Newbury Boston – The Cape-Sleeve Coat – Stay Cozy

Paris Fashion Week Love – All Good Baby

MARCH 2022: Miu Miu Girl

Wild Soul – Prada Lunar – Bold

Congratulations – Manhattan – Fifth Ave

APRIL 2022: Mystical NYC

What To Buy Now – Back To Boston – Hello, April!

Hello Boston – Easter Time

Hope – Loubi Love

MAY 2022: New!

Life Is Bueno – Tropical Date – New York Rainbow

Roma – Greetings from Umbria – Not Today

JUNE 2022: The Doll

Balmain Barbie – Solomeo – Little Princess

Maiden Shanghai – Soul Street – Five Party

JULY 2022: St. Tropez Nights

Unstoppable Weekend – Pool Party – Fendace

Fresh Signature – La Plonche – DG Savannah

Summer Time – Red Lace

AUGUST 2022: Sporty in Crete

A Day in Greece – Beach Please – Mykonos

Catsuit Love – Step Up

September 2022: Windy

Goodbye Summer – Fall Is Coming – Ticket to Paradise

Wow! – Luxe Hippie

Missing Summer – Pink & Burgundy

OCTOBER 2022: Valentino Pink PP

Versace – October

Feathers in Paris – Kispi

NOVEMBER 2022: Decadent Dinner

Bubbles & Bows – Welcome to Maldives – Maldives Memories

Love This – I Love Maldives – Advent

DECEMBER 2022: The Teddy Dress

Attention – Meet Me Under The Mistletoe – New Proportions

White Christmas – Details

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13 years – as crazy as it sounds but I have been blogging now for 156 months, which is around 4745 days, and this is my 5289th post which means I wrote one article every day. I am thankful, Sandra’s Closet has taken me on the craziest, busiest but most beautiful ride in my life.

The last 365 days have been a total whirlwind. I almost forgot my blog anniversary with everything that is going on at the moment. Building my new home, traveling like crazy, attending so many amazing events, spending time with my family and friends while constantly blogging can be exhausting from time to time.

Cheers to 13 years!

I want to take this opportunity to send my gratitude to all of you, who are reading my posts every day. Knowing that there are people who are genuinely interested in my ideas and my style makes me very happy. It creates a space for conversation – fashion is not a monologue, it is a message you send into the world, it is the way you will be perceived in the first seconds. Thanks to you, I don’t stop – my brain is constantly on the hunt for something to inspire you.

To many more years to come!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
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The past weeks my world was upside down…. my dear readers, please accept my sincere apologies for not posting during the past weeks. Instead of publishing daily, you haven’t received a newsletter since Easter Sunday. This has never happened in 12.5 years I am doing this job.

The reason for it was that my web host got hacked. The attack was not specifically concerning my blog, it was the host itself. Unfortunately, during the recovery process, we realized that posts had disappeared and it took quite some time to recover the work I have established since 2009. Now, everything is back, I apologize if you received some newsletters double due to the recovery process.

Those who are following me on Instagram, have seen that I have been traveling a lot the past days. I had an amazing time in New York City and Puerto Rico that I am so eager to show you. Sometimes, it also feels nice to take some time off.

I would like to take this opportunity and thank you for the wonderful messages I have received during the past days. Some of you were so sweet to wonder what was going on with Sandra’s Closet. It made me realize how much I have missed blogging.

Back on track from now… you will see a lot of posts, already published and coming up, stay tuned! Don’t get confused with the dates of the posts, I dated them back as I don’t want to loose my streak of daily posting and they had been planned for those days …

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, First Photo: Daydream Studio @daydream_communication
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