Sandra‘s Closet

Red leather, knee-high. Lola knew what she was doing. A boot like this changes your posture before it changes anything else, and you feel it the moment you stand. I wore mine at L’Oscar London, which runs a Kinky Boots package until July 11, 2026 and which looks like a stage that has been waiting all day for an entrance.

Then the coat. Embroidered, a showpiece that could headline on its own. The rule says pick one hero piece. I wore two –  including the clutch, it actually makes three.

My look: Renata embellished maxi coat by Alice + Olivia, cotton-poplin and jersey bodysuit by Valentino, vintage red leather boots by Prada, rushed logo belt by CHANEL, hedgehog clutch by JW Anderson, and crystal heart clip-on earrings in gold-tone brass by Alessandra Rich.

LoL, Sandra

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I’ve never believed that style should come with an expiration date. If you feel good in something, wear it. If it gives you confidence, even better. Fashion isn’t about age. It’s about attitude. That’s why I called this post Break the Stigma. We spend far too much time discussing what women should or shouldn’t wear at a certain age. I’ve never followed those rules and I’m not about to start now as you can see.

One of my favorite places in Saint-Tropez is Le Café. You can have dinner, dance, step outside for a quick game of pétanque, and then go straight back to the party. Effortless, joyful, and completely fun.

Wear the sparkles. Dance a little longer.

Also worn in Episode 71 of MY STYLE ROCKS SEASON 1.

My look: Crystal-embellished lace jumpsuit by Stella McCartney, feather-detail double-breasted blazer by Valentino, Hourglass crystal-embellished suede shoulder bag by Balenciaga, metal crystal CC long drop earrings by CHANEL, and beige leather Angel T-strap platform sandals by Gucci.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / David Biedert Photography and @kazmva0
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Some backdrops are simply made for fashion. And L’oscar London, with its theatrical baroque interiors and that extraordinary butterfly wall, happens to be one of them. Before heading out to celebrate my dear friend Monica’s birthday, I took a moment in my hotel to capture this look, and honestly, the setting did half the work.

There is something deliciously dramatic about L’oscar London. The décor is bold, layered, and unapologetically opulent, the kind of place where every corner feels like a stage set. That butterfly wall in particular is pure magic, both whimsical and grand at once. The perfect mirror for a night that was about to unfold in equally spectacular fashion.

My Chicago girl chose The Berkeley for her London birthday celebration, and what a celebration it was. The kind of evening that reminds you why dressing up matters, why effort has its own reward, and why the best friendships are the ones that make you fly across cities without a second thought.

So yes, a social butterfly in every sense. Not the restless kind who flits from surface to surface, but the kind who transforms, who shows up, who makes the moment.

And the outfit? Very much part of the story.

My look: Rachel black jumpsuit by Nadine Merabi, Angel platform sandals by Gucci, VSLING mini top handle handbag in black with sparkling embroidery by Valentino, silver-tone crystal clip earrings and crystal-embellished snake necklace, both by Alessandra Rich.

LoL, Sandra

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There is something about a great hotel entrance that sets the tone for everything that follows. Leaving L’oscar London for a morning appointment, dressed in a look punctuated by dots in all sizes, that just add the right amount of decadent drama.

L’oscar, London’s intimate jewel on Southampton Row and part of the Swiss Michel Reybier Hotel Group, was a first for me. It will not be the last. More on this very soon.

My look: Bow-embellished polka-dot silk-shantung jacket, matching polka-dot silk head scarf, polka-dot grain de poudre flared pants, Crasher VLogo sequined leather sandals, VLogo chain necklace, matching VLogo chain bracelet, all by Valentino, Brixton stretch-jersey camisole by The Row, walnut clutch by JW Anderson, Linda sunglasses by Tom Ford, and Mitza ring by Dior Fine Jewellery.

LoL, Sandra

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Charming beyond words. Nestled in the rolling hills of Buckinghamshire, Hambleden might just be England’s most picture-perfect village, and honestly, it felt like stepping straight onto a film set. The flint stone church, the honey-coloured cottages, the quiet village green, a more beautiful backdrop for an outfit post simply does not exist.

My look: Printed cotton-jersey T-shirt, and Rockstud leather and satin-trimmed crystal-embellished tulle ballet flats, both by Valentino, Wanderlust cropped wide-leg jeans by Zimmermann, My LV Chain pilot sunglasses by Louis Vuitton, Trunk hand-painted leather shoulder bag by Marni, and hoop-drop clip earrings by Saint Laurent.

Wishing you all a wonderful Whitsun weekend!

LoL, Sandra

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The outfit: spontaneous, but make it Barbie. A pink tracksuit, worn with complete intention. The jacket silhouette is everywhere right now, and for good reason.

The real talking point: my new Moschino toilet paper roll bag, acquired as a special order ahead of its official launch. Camp and couture in equal measure. The perfect accessory to underscore the glorious kitsch of the Malibu Barbie Café. At home in my closet sits the actual Barbie outfit, still waiting for its debut. But this worked. Perfectly.

My look: Embroidered shell track jacket, and matching shell track pants, both by Givenchy, ribbed cotton tank by Brunello Cucinelli, silver-tone faux pearl necklace, and faux pearl-embellished silver-tone charm, both by Simone Rocha, toilet paper bag by Moschino, drip rose kidskin sandal with crystals 105mm by Valentino, aviator sunglasses with Swarovski crystals by CHANEL, and Oyster Perpetual 36 with a turquoise blue dial by Rolex.

LoL, Sandra

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A rare moment in Boston: me in jeans and frizzy hair, stuck in an underground garage due to heavy rain, called for: beauty queen of the force of nature.

Bright orange, against concrete. That was the situation. Later at Puttshack Boston, indoor mini golf, part game, part spectacle. Caution: I was unstoppable.

My look: Dioriviera cashmere sweater «Mykonos» (S/S 2022) by Dior, butterfly embroidered jeans by Valentino, ruched belt with butterfly buckle (Gucci Garden), and  Screener sneakers by Gucci, orange red mirror quilted runway shield sunglasses (S/S 2016) by CHANEL, «All Aboard» bandana silk scarf 55 in orange / white / black, and Evelyne 16 mini canvas shoulder bag in Clemence leather in Orange Minium, both by Hermès.

LoL, Sandra

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By the lake in Zurich, wrapped in soft cream and sunlight. March, you’re treating us very well so far. The light, the warmth, the quiet promise of spring – I like you very much.

My look: Cream white cashmere sweater, and matching cashmere pants with buttons (both Coco Neige 2023), 1994 faux-pearl dangle CC clip-on earrings, all by CHANEL, medium Bobby bag in latte by Dior, cream felt hat with logo, and white butterfly tinted sunglasses , both by Valentino, vintage cream snow boots by Prada Sport.

LoL, Sandra

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London, Mayfair.
Always running, from one high-end moment to the next.
So much happening, so much to discover.

In the rush, still in style. Always. Happy Weekend!

My look: Bow-embellished polka-dot silk crepe de chine midi dress by Alessandra Rich, VSLING mini top handle handbag in black with sparkling embroidery by Valentino, Hangisi 105 crystal-embellished satin pumps by Manolo Blahnik, silk scarf 90 «Costume de Fête» by Jan Bajtlik (S/S 2023) by Hermès, silver-tone crystal and pearl clip earrings, and crystal and pearl necklace, both by Alessandra Rich.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Felicia Sewerinsson @feliciasewerinsson
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It’s my birthday. Wrapped in polka dots, I celebrate another year of becoming, lighter in laughter, sharper in vision. Not chasing time, but wearing it well. Elegance isn’t about age, it’s about presence. And today, I’m fully here turning 51.

My look: Bow-embellished ruffled polka-dot silk-crepe mini dress, earrings with pearls, and crystal-embellished fringed-edge necklace, all by Alessandra Rich, puff-sleeve leather jacket in black by Chloé, Brides de Gala Bandana a Pois scarf 70 by Hermès, wallet on chain by CHANEL, fishnet tights with rhinestones by Calzedonia, and studded Tan-Go platform pumps by Valentino.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht / Felicia Sewerinsson @feliciasewerinsson
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