Burdastyle magazine 08/2012

I'm a bit late with the Burdastyle post this month, and that's because I wanted to have the magazine in my hands before I wrote something about it. I was so enthusiastic when I first saw the preview on Juliette's Facebook page, I needed to figure if I was right or not.
Turn out this is a truly great issue of Burda and if you're an occasional buyer, I strongly recommend getting it. There is a good variety of garments and styles, and almost all of them seem very wearable and quite flattering.

Of course the dresses are my favorite, but that's not big news. The post is a bit pic-heavy, but I had a hard time editing down what to show.

*gasps* Perfect. Want to make it stat.

Are those sleeve darts? I think it's the first time I see them in a Burda dress pattern!
Anyway, what a cute dress. I'm not even annoyed by the asymmetrical hem.

I have a soft spot for these complicated patterns. This one looks particularly flattering and I love the sleeves. OF COURSE they had to make it in black.

I'm not a big fan of the triangular panels of the skirts (I checked and they're not pockets, not even at the front), but the rest is really lovely.
Also, I didn't mention it before, but the styling and the fabric choices (in general) are gorgeous in this issue. I wish they nailed every issue like this one.

I'm so happy that they're catching up with trends: detachable collars and peplums. Great job, Burda editors, keep it up! Also, I desperately want that lace collar.

A lovely jacket with a peter pan-ish collar and rounded bottom edges, with a sweet retro feel. I would do without the weirdly shaped panels, but I guess they're supposed to give shape, instead of darts.

Capes are so cute yet so impractical... But they're so cute! I'd love to make one for this fall.

Finally, a little peek at the kids section... Please tell me I'm not the only one who desperately wants to dress like these two little girls at the age of 25! I should add that the girl in the suspender skirt is wearing argyle knee-high socks... I DIE.