Burda Style May 2011 issue picks

I have to admit, the last 3 issues of BurdaStyle magazine didn't really impress me at all. A couple of ok models, but nothing special, really. So this one is finally a good one. To start with the holiday wardrobe section is breathtaking, I loved most models and the fabric suggestions.

Brights, colourful, bold- LOVE IT!

And the best ones are these two dresses, that are on my to sew list , subject to my subscrition company getting their act together- I always get the issues a month after they are on sale in the shop! Too bad the closest shop they sell  Burda is over a 100 km away!

This little dress reminds me of 60's little dresses with an Asian spice fused in for good measure. The fabric looks like some kind of thicker brocade, wouldn't you give half a kingdom for a couple of meters of it? I certainly would!

And this little gem is simply fantastic! Excellent raspberry trend, real pop-art, colour exposion! I think this time I will be definitely trying to replicate the magazine photo- it just looks so totally worth it.
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Burda Style Magazine, February issue picks

 The new Burda's issue seems to evoke quite controversial reactions. On one hand, the models seem too plain, too square, but on the other hand, there are a few very cute ones, and I would like to highlight my favourites:

from the Fashion Hit collection I Love this dress, a bit futuristic looking, model 118 from February issue of Burda magazine. It looks like a non-brainer to make, probably in a day, but it could be fantastic for those shopping trips and midweek branches. Winter version is with a black pullover underneath, black tights and ankle boots.

...and in the same style and with the same practical appeal is this suede dress (model 117) 



Just bought an amazing embroidered suede fabric on ebay, perfect for this dress, it could be a real hit for the spring 2011!!!

Another garment that caught my eye in this issue is a mini skirt 120 (great alternative to shorts, that I still can't afford wearing (oh yes, I blogged about it before). I love the pleats in the front, its youthful look too, and it will hide all that needs to be hidden in the most flattering way!

and here's another skirt, that goes straight onto my TO SEW list (model 107). It shapes the hips amazingly and the high waist will definitely help your legs look longer.


Overall, I think this issue is alright and I am looking forward to receiving it in my post in a months time, for now though, i am going through the stacks of fabrics I owe and I want to dedicate January to de-cluttering my fabric storage boxes ( a bit of Flylady moment) by using up all fabrics I am not sure about. I can't even imagine what's going to come out of it, but i hope it will be fun!!!! Keep in touch!!!!