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style secrets
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Time to
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GET GLAM
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Winter florals- dark and
dramatic
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Top style blogger Theresa
shares her style tips
TYLE COUNCIL
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Meet our new member
Stephanie Zwicky
WARDROBE UPDATE
New season style made easy
OVER STORY
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Dresses to make your night
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Upper arm issues? Not for
long, we have the solution
ESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
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Gina Bacconi: fashion heritage
meets modern chic
TAR STYLE
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Girls star Lena Dunham
November is a big month for us here at navabi. Our lovely CEOs
Bahman and Zahir have been shortlisted for Entrepreneur Of
The Year 2014. I am so looking forward to the ceremony, which
will be very lavish. I’m still deciding on what to wear – a floorlength side slit dress by Weise would look great on the red carpet
but the black lace jumpsuit by Studio is perfect for dancing at
the after show party… decisions decisions. We are spoilt for choice
partywear wise this season, as you can see on page 7.
Elsewhere in the magazine, new Style Council addition Stephanie
Zwicky gives us the benefit of her style know-how on page 5. Plus,
we pay homage to writer and actress Lena Dunham whose fearless
love of fashion is an inspiration to us all.
Have fun reading and happy shopping.
we love
PS. I’m thinking I will go for the gown and the jumpsuit.
Anna Geradts
ANNA GERADTS , EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
MANON BAPTISTE
THE TREND
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Letter from the editor
ROBERTO CAVALLI
Contents
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The trend
Winter FLORALS
From blood red blooms, to heady orchids
and dramatic designs, flower arranging
this winter is all about the drama.
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NEW IN KNITS
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SANDRA PORTELLI
VERPASS
Don’t say we never spoil you. This season’s
knitwear is just delicious, so be warned, it’s going
to be tough to pick just one piece. We love the
Manon Baptiste cardigan in particular. It’s a gift for
layer lovers and can be worn for work or leisure.
MANON BAPTISTE
MANON BAPTISTE
November must haves
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ZIZZI
MANON BAPTISTE
we love
Gesa Hergarten, Buyer
YOEK
Flowers look fierce this season, as seen at Saint
Laurent, Comme des Garçons and Dolce &
Gabbana. We especially like big, dramatic florals
for their flattering, figure finessing properties
(tiny flowers create a wider surface area, while
bigger blooms have the opposite effect). For
evening, go for a floral print frock and team with
black opaque tights and skyscraper ankle boots.
I like my chosen floral piece to be the focus point
of my outfit. Teaming it with navy or grey allows
the print to take centre stage.
Office chic
‘What I love about this jersey dress
is its versatility. For a meeting, I
would wear it with opaque tights, a
leather jacket, and my hair tied back
or in a plait. And if I was meeting
my friends for lunch immediately
afterwards, all I would need to do is
let my hair down, take off the jacket,
and et voila, a brand new look.’
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The Does It All
DRESS
KIRSTEN MODEN
We asked blogger and plus
size model Theresa to pick her
favourite piece of the season. She
shows us how she would style it
for two different occasions
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Weekend look
JILSEN QUALITY BOOTS
ZIZZI
SANDRA PORTELLI
PETER RUTZ
‘I love this cosy winter weekend
look. This season, knitwear is
on fine form, and I love the
combination of pale biscuit and the
soft grey of the dress. I matched
the boots to my cardigan, and my
wool hat to the dress for a relaxed
yet put together look.’
Style Council
We’re in
THE PINK
My favourite
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LBD
ROBERTO CAVALLI
KIRSTEN MODEN
She’s the latest fashionista to join our prestigious
Style Council and you’re going to love her. Paris
chic personified, Stéphanie’s motto is ‘style is not
a size, it’s an attitude’. Here are her party season
picks from the latest collections…
‘One of my favourite colour combinations
is powder pink and black. It’s simple,
classic and elegant. So this beautiful dress
by Roberto Cavalli White really caught
my eye. One of the big challenges for
putting together a going out ensemble is
what coat to wear, which is why I picked
this chic frock coat. It’s luxe enough for
glamorous occasions and it provides a
wonderfully smooth silhouette.’
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MANON BAPTISTE
Stéphanie Zwicky
‘My shopping golden rule is
‘don’t buy something if you
don’t already know what to
match it with’. With this dress
by Manon Baptiste, it’s a win
win situation as it goes with
everything. It appeals to my
edgy rock chick side, too.’
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Wardrobe update
Winter
bombshell
Pencil skirt plus pullover in winter’s
pastel hues – a classic combination
that’s versatile and va-va voom
NAOMI AND NICOLE
Seamless lingerie
provides clean,
smooth lines –
well worth the
investment.
PETER RUTZ
Winter scarf
OBSESSION
ELENA MIRÒ
PETER RUTZ
Pencil skirts are super flattering and
the more voluptuous your curves, the
better they look. Adding a sweater to
the mix keeps it sexy but more relaxed
and thus more versatile. Blending the
bombshell and winter pastel trends, as
seen at Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and
Tod’s, we’ve put together this gorgeous
winter candy look comprising an Elena
Miro fine gauge pullover and Yoek
pencil skirt. When wearing pale colours,
you need to ensure your silhouette is
flawless with some smoothing yet ultra
comfy briefs like these genius Naomi &
Nicole shaping pants.
Style trick
Burberry Prorsum and Acne, just
two of the many designers
who got creative with scarves
this season. Throw yours over
one arm for a nonchalant nod
to the trend, or take a leaf
out of Burberry’s book and
turn it into a shawl/coat by
draping behind your neck
SPA-ACCESSOIRES
and cinching with a belt.
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Jenny Packham
runway S/S 15
Cover story
It’s time to get your glam on, ladies. Meet the new party
season looks to try this season (we’ve got the perfect
fabulous frock for every occasion)
WEISE
Let’s go out
in STYLE
#1
Taking the
plunge? Match
your bra to your
frock’s neckline.
WEISE
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CHANTELLE
This stunning cocktail dress by Weise has
been designed with curves in mind, and
the sumptuous fabric has a draped effect,
which is supremely flattering. Maintain
the dress’s clean lines by wearing the right
underwear. The keywords here are seamless
and supportive. Team with a neat, matching
bolero for a perfectly put together look.
©WGSN
SHINE LIKE A STAR
Metallic – perfect for
sophisticates
#2
WORK TO WOW
Instant elegance for after hours
For versatile meets
va-va voom, try
this Zizzi skirt and
top combo
It’s 5pm and if the work party starts at 6, chances are
you won’t have time to rush home and get your glam
on. The solution? Clever separates. Team a pair of
sleek, tailored trousers with an deluxe white shirt like
this embellished one by Open End. When it’s time
to party, simply add a pair of strappy heels, whip your
hair up and add a vampy lip. Instant glam to go.
This Studio jumpsuit
looks amazing on –
to make it work for
the office, just wear
under a blazer.
OPEN END
STUDIO
No time to
change? Clever
separates + savvy
accessorising is
the key.
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ELENA MIRÒ
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#3
CARMAKOMA
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Fashion’s love affair with monochrome shows no
sign of waning. This Gina Bacconi little number
is perfect for balancing out a curvy derriere, while
this Manon Baptiste frock is a gift for those of us
who like to keep our upper arms covered. Plus,
the lace overlay is sublime.
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#4
GINA BACCONI
GO FOR IT GLAMOUR
New Year’s Eve demands
something spectacular
This is the perfect time to get adventurous and
show your curves just how much you love and
appreciate them. Vivid red is guaranteed to
make a statement. From Peter Pilotto to Simone
Rocha, the runways were awash in rich reds and
we love this pure drama embellished evening
gown by Weise. For something more quirky and
playful, we adore this cute Carmakoma polka
dot number.
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WEISE
MONOCHROME CHIC
Timeless and elegant, it’s all
black and white to us
MANON BAPTISTE
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Oscar de la Renta
runway S/S 15
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Styling tip
Shape clinic
MANON BAPTSITE
Sleekly DOES IT
Sleek arms and
super sculpting
by Kiyonna
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FRAAS
Gentle exfoliating, a
rich moisturiser and
expertly applied fake
tan will help your arms
look even sleeker
WEISE
Loose, whisper light chiffon and elbowlength sleeves work well for going
out as they show off a little arm
but not too much (see Elena Miro
and Kiyonna). For a ‘work to wow’
look, go for long sleeves like this
colour block optical illusion dress
by Manon Baptiste.
Clever sleeves aside, don’t avoid
strapless or sleeveless styles
altogether. That’s what shrugs and
scarves are for. This chiffon ballerina
shrug by Weise will look stunning
over a dress. For a more dramatic
look, this bold print scarf looks fab
worn with a little black cocktail dress.
ELENA MIRÒ
Hands up who isn’t self-conscious about
their upper arms? We thought so. Lots of
us are and it is, after all, one of the hardest
areas to tone up. The solution isn’t to buy
lots of cardigans. Instead, invest in clever
frocks that will add sleekness to your
silhouette, and pay special attention to
sleeve design and length.
KIYONNA
Party in style and banish upper
arm issues with this super clever
dress edit
Shrugs
and scarfs
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BOLEROS ►
© Carmakoma
©Gina
Bacconi
Designer spotlight
Gina
Bacconi
One of fashion’s best kept secrets… until now!
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We love a heritage label. Gina Bacconi
was created in 1913 by master tailor Jack
Offenbach and 100 years on it’s still going
strong. Hardly surprising when the designs
are this decadent...
As seen in Vogue and on a raft of red carpet celebrities,
including Jerry Hall and Susanna Reid, this label is, or
rather was, one of fashion’s best kept secrets.
Proving a couturier’s approach to fashion needn’t cost the
same as a small car, the materials used in each piece are
beautifully put together.
The ethos of the brand remains the same today as it did
in 1913. ‘We want to be part of our customers’ special
moments and help them look elegant and feel wonderful,’
says Offenbach. Job done, we say.
we love
Red alert by
Gina Bacconi
Lena – lovely in a
Prada lace gown
Celebrity look
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LENA
DUNHAM
Fearless and fabulous, the writer
and star of TV series Girls never
disappoints with her sartorial choices
Inspiration
Clothes mean nothing
until someone lives
in them
Marc Jacobs
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We can all learn a thing or two
from Ms Dunham. Much like
her work, her style is all about
breaking (so called) rules and
embracing the body she was
born with. These days, she
favours a strong silhouette,
one that accentuates her
curves. She loves fashion but
doesn’t take it oh-so seriously
and the key to her effortless
style is she wears the dress, it
never wears her.
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KIYONNA
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