Sandra‘s Closet

OMG! This week had been so busy, that I have almost forgotten a very special day. On November 23, five years ago, the probably biggest adventure of my life has started, I published my first post and Sandra’s Closet was born. I am so grateful for all the amazing things that have happened since then. I travelled to the most distinguished places, met many celebrities and fashion designers (click here to see most of them) and appeared in many publications (check out the press section here).

Below I put together some of my personal highlights over the last five years:

Being the face of the Closed F/W 2011 campaign.

Walking a runway show during New York Fashion Week F/W 2012.

I designed this limited edition “Zurich” tee in collaboration with Closed.

The launch of Sandra Berry, my very own bespoke limited edition ink by Montblanc.

I went with Montblanc for the ultimate Oscar experience to Los Angeles in February 2013.

I became the ambassador for Piaget.

Being at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles with Piaget was an amazing experience.

In August 2013, we shot a fun social media campaign with MCM in Berlin to celebrate the limited edition collection: Craig & Karl – EYES ON THE HORIZON.

I hosted a fun event with MCM to celebrate the launch of their new backpacks in November 2013 in Zurich.

In December 2013, I hosted the Goldenized event at Patrizia Pepe‘s Zurich store.

Before becoming the editor in chief of L’Officiel Switzerland, I had for three years, from 2011-2014, a monthly column in SI Style magazine.

Being invited by Omega for a dinner with George Clooney in Shanghai in May 2014 (post coming up soon).

Hosting a lunch with IWC and star guest top model Karolina Kurkova during the Zurich Film Festival 2014 (post coming up soon).

Being an ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger’s BHI campaign in October 2014 made me very proud.

Designing a Samsung tablet during the Mercedez-Benz Fashion Days Zurich 2014 that we will be raffled off soon here on my blog was an extremely fun project.

And last but not least something I am really proud of: I am in a book that was launched recently in German during Berlin Fashion Week and in English during London Fashion Week (a detailed post will be published shortly). Fashion Germany, the new coffee-table 208-page tome presents the country’s most important people in the world of fashion.

My blog has taken me on such a beautiful adventure and I would like to thank you all for following me and supporting my work. Without you, the success wouldn’t have been possible. Stay tuned during the next weeks as some amazing raffles will be coming up to thank you for all your time that you are spending on Sandra’s Closet.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of the Brands, © David Biedert Photography, © Christoph Schemel and © Sandra Bauknecht

My dearest readers, first of all thanks so much for all your lovely messages telling me that my blog went offline. I am very happy that Sandra’s Closet is finally back online.

One week ago, while I was working on a post, all of a sudden my screen turned white and I had no access any longer. First I thought that I encountered a technical problem but unfortunately somebody hacked my blog.

Since almost five years, I had been blogging on a daily basis. You have no idea how helpless I felt but as I was leaving to Ibiza the next day, I saw it as a chance to relax, to really go on holidays. Here on this magical island, many things have happened and I have to say sometimes you need this little wake-up call to finally see things clear again.

Now, all the issues are solved and I am back on track to share with you my favorite trends, stories and special moments in my life.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht
Givenchy Fox Cape available at Trois Pommes The Store

I have to admit that this is not a very modest post. Seeing this huge article in last week’s Gala magazine made me just very happy and I wanted to share my happiness with you. A few weeks ago they had already named me among the most important bloggers and a style icon… for those who haven’t seen it, here you go:

GALA N°26/2014

GALA N°22/2014

A huge thank you to the whole Gala team for those amazing features!

LoL, Sandra

In general on the last day of the year, I get very emotional and melancholic. I like to recall the past 12 months and remember the best moments. 2013 has been an exciting but also a very challenging year for me. A year that has taught me a lot and brought me many magic adventures that I shared with you.

For this year’s last post, I chose my favorite outfits of 2013 and hope that you will enjoy this little retrospective as much as I did putting it together. 12 months, versatile looks, shot in many different places in the world.

To a fabulous 2014, wishing you all a fantastic New Year’s Eve and only the best!
Thanks for following with all my heart!

LoL, Sandra

JANUARY 2013: Persian Dinner at Parisa in DOHA

New Year’s Eve in DOHA – Sunday Night in MILAN – Annabelle Prix de Beauté 2013 in ZURICH

FEBRUARY 2013: At the Montblanc Charity Brunch in LOS ANGELES

Greetings from KITZBUEHEL in AUSTRIA – With Dior at Pin-up Studios in PARIS – First Night with Montblanc in LOS ANGELES

MARCH 2013: At Omega’s La Nuit Enchantée in VIENNA

Stripes and Florals in LOS ANGELES – At the Valentino F/W 2013 Show in PARIS – Fashion’s Night Out in ZURICH

APRIL 2013: Tribute to Photography Night in ST. MORITZ

At the Rodial Beautiful Awards in LONDON – One Sunny Day in STOCKHOLM – Crazy for Braids and Biker Jackets

MAY 2013: Radiant Day in ZURICH

Trending in My Town – MCM Store Opening in ZURICH – MCM Shoot Part 1

JUNE 2013: At the Gucci Museo in FLORENCE

Boat Party in CANNES – Off to FLORENCE – Firenze4Ever Summer Festival

JULY 2013: The Shorts Story HONG KONG

Vermillion in SANYA – Pagoda Style in LIJIANG – SHANGHAI Bund

AUGUST 2013: Rive Gauche Summer Party in ZURICH

Hiking in ICELAND – City Girl – A Lovely Wedding

SEPTEMBER 2013: NYFW

Bamboo Obsession – NEW YORK Fashion Week – Feather Girl

OCTOBER 2013: PARIS

Infinity Jewelry – I Love LONDON – Love Pink

NOVEMBER 2013: La Vie en Rose

Driven by Something – Vermeer Meets Valentino in PARIS – Plaid Factor

DECEMBER 2013: It’s a Plaid, Plaid World

A Byzantine Moment – Amazing Grace – A Sunny Day in GSTAAD

Collages and photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

Yesterday, four years ago, the probably biggest adventure of my life has started, I published my first post and Sandra’s Closet was born. I am so grateful for all the amazing things that have happened since then. My blog has taken me on such a beautiful adventure and I would like to thank you all for following me and supporting my work. Without you, the success wouldn’t have been possible.

As you know, I have taken another challenge that I am very happy about. I am the editor-in-chief of L’Officiel Switzerland and really enjoy working along my great team. Therefore, I am having another exciting year in front of me and you will get – of course – the essence of it through Sandra’s Closet.

If you get a chance, check out my new photo section where I uploaded some of the celebrities I have met during the last four years… and can you imagine that this is the 2040th post I have published?!

A huge thank you to Martina Bortalani for the portrait in today’s Sonntagszeitung!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht, Sonntagszeitung: © Esther Michel

The recent October 2013 edition of the Swiss magazine WOMEN IN BUSINESS features a new layout and a great article about 40 young and successful women under 40. I feel very honoured to be named with my blog among them.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS is bringing their mostly female readers a comprehensive view of business, lifestyle, culture and politics, month after month, keeping them on top of the latest news and events across multiple industries, while highlighting female leaders in their respective fields. A great read!

LoL, Sandra

Photo: © Sandra Bauknecht, Portrait: © Carina Scheuringer

I am very happy to reveal my new project: Starting this fall, I will be guest blogging for Marionnaud Switzerland. Those posts will be published in German and French and I will be showing you on a regular basis some of my beauty must-haves.

Thank you, Marionnaud, for the lovely introduction in the recent magazine!

LoL, Sandra

If you like my look, please click here.
Photo of me: Christian Dietrich

This week was very busy and exciting for me. MCM opened their first European flagship store in Zurich and to celebrate the occasion I was asked to be the blogger host for the MCM Blogger Makeover 2013. Together with MCM, Sandra’s Closet invited their favourite Swiss bloggers for a fun photo shoot in the studio of Christian Dietrich, followed by the opening party in the evening at the new shop, located at Münsterhof.

Stay tuned for the upcoming post when the official photos will be revealed and to see who was part of the event. Below are some behind the scenes shots that lovely Gray took of me. Thank you to MCM and everyone who participated in the shoot!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of MCM, © Sandra Bauknecht, © Carina Scheuringer

Sunday night, Sandra’s Closet has reached over 100.000 Facebook likes. This is amazing and I can only say THANK YOU! It truly means a lot to me.

During the last months, many of you have sent me e-mails with comments or questions that I haven’t answered yet. Please accept my apology, I don’t have the time to reply to you immediately, but I will try my best.

As I am so happy, I treated myself today with those goodies:
Betty chain red leather shoulder bag and red leather ankle boots, both by Saint Laurent, my favourite collection at the moment.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

The November 2012 issue of German Myself Magazine featured one page of my personal online shopping must-haves and gave me the possibility to be in charge of the layout.

Above you can see what I came up with. It is such an amazing feeling to spot it printed in the magazine on one whole page!

As an avid reader of Sandra’s Closet, you might recognize some of the pieces. Below, you can click on the tiny photos to be transferred directly to the outfit posts in which I am wearing them. There you can also find all information where to buy them.

Have a lovely day!

LoL, Sandra