DECEMBER/JANUARY 2013-14
PARTY LIKE A STAR SIGNATURE LOOKS THAT TAKE DAZZLE TO NEW HEIGHTS
THE TOP
CHRISTMAS LIST
KEY PIECES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS UNFORGETTABLE
DO IT LIKE... SARAH JESSICA PARKER PUT YOURSELF IN THE HOLLYWOOD STAR’S SHOES
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Contents 04 THE TOP CHRISTMAS LIST The most wanted Christmas gifts for yourself and your beloved ones are HERE. Who can resist?
06 COVER STARS Looking for the ideal dress for New Year’s Eve? Waist no time, the Essential Dress Guide is here to save the day with the latest trends and styling tips.
08 UNDER THE LENS Pieces that combine glam and comfort are put under the microscope. Be the first to learn the results!
10 DO IT LIKE...SARAH JESSICA PARKER Get the looks of the legendary fashion icon and draw all eyes on you like a real Sex and the City girl.
12 PARTY LIKE A STAR Holidays are all about sparkle and lights. Steal the show with the most dazzling party looks and party like a star!
18 TRAVEL MUST HAVES Get into the magical Christmas spirit at Vienna or welcome the New Year sunbathing at Sharm El Sheikh! Either way, get inspired by our travel style guides, pack your things up and have the time of your life. PRET-A-BEAUTE MAGAZINE DECEMBER/JANUARY 2013-14 ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE DEMONSTRATED IN THE MAGAZINE ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT PRET-A-BEAUTE.COM
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When the holidays come...
e already feel the perfect atmosphere of the Christmas holidays and have started to get ready for the exciting parties and celebrations! In “COVER STARS” we have chosen six key dresses for our readers, taking in consideration the New Year’s coming trends; seductive lace, up-to-dated laser cut ornaments and girly skater dress silhouettes. If you wish to revamp your style with unexpected details, Sarah Jessica Parker is going to inspire you in the most creative and unique way. Match the elegant pieces Pret-a-Beaute.com offers online and get the PARTY STAR look that suits your personality best, striking a pose with the “Little black dress” or the “Charleston girl” look, dancing all night long.
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THE TOP LIST TRENDS
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THE TOP CHRISTMAS LIST From gold shimmers and black heeled rubber boots to chic winter hats and statement jackets, our celebratory radar could not be any busier! Check out which products made the cut.
A PAIR OF BLACK TIGHTS, ADORNED WITH SPARKLING CRYSTALS AND ELEMENTS, UNDOUBTEDLY HIGHLIGHTS IMPECCABLY AN ELEGANT EVENING OUTFIT. PREFERABLY PAIRED WITH A SHORT DRESS OR A MINI SKIRT AND HEELED PUMPS THEY SURELY GUARANTEE TO GET YOU THE MOST FLATTERING COMMENTS.
KNITTED SNOWFLAKE PATTERNS ARE A NOSTALGIC COMEBACK TREND FOR AUTUMN/ WINTER 2014 THAT WE HAVE LOVED SINCE OUR CHILDHOOD. THE MERILLY BAG COMES IN A PRACTICAL SHAPE, WITH A LONG STRAP SO IT CAN BE WORN CROSS BODY AND EVEN PARTICIPATE IN WINTER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES!
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AN EXTRA-LONG NECKLACE THAT WILL ADD EXTRA GLAM TO YOUR NEW YEAR’S EVE FESTIVE OUTFIT. MATCH IT WITH A PAIR OF GOLD-PLATED EARRINGS FOR A REALLY BRILLIANT EFFECT.
IT IS INSTANTLY ADORABLE, LIKE THE ONE WHO WEARS IT! FEEL COMFORTABLE IN YOUR SOFT, LOOSE JUMPER OR EVEN LAYER IT OVER A SHIRT FOR A PRETTY LADYLIKE LOOK.
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THE PERFECT OUTFIT TOPPER TO CAP YOUR 1920s FLVAPPER GIRL LOOK! SOPHISTICATED AND GLAMOROUS, IT IS GUARANTEED TO BE THE PERFECT LADYLIKE SEASONAL ACCESSORY WITH ITS GIRLY-GLAM TYPE.
6 7 THE CLASSIC PENCIL SKIRT IS UPDATED WITH A SHINY METALLIC GOLD HUE THAT WILL TURN HEADS WHEREVER YOU GO. TEAM IT WITH MINIMAL PIECES IN DARK TONES FOR A REALLY DAZZLING CONTRAST AND BE THE BELLE OF THE BALL.
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CELEBRITIES’ MOST LOVED PIECE: THE JALIA LEOPARD FUR JACKET IS UNDENIABLY THE PERFECT PIECE TO ACCOMPANY YOUR EVENING LOOKS. YOU CAN EITHER MATCH IT WITH A BLACK KNEE-HIGH DRESS OR SKINNY PANTS; IT LOOKS PERFECT NO MATTER THE CASE!
TIMELESS, CHIC AND COMFORTABLE, THE BLACK HEELED RUBBER BOOTS ARE A TRUE WARDROBE HERO FOR THE RAINY DAYS. THEIR KNITTED LINING ENSURES THEY KEEP THE LEGS WARM WHILE THEIR RUBBER HEEL ADDS A MODERN, WOMANLY TOUCH TO WHAT WE NORMALLY KNOW AS RUBBER BOOTS.
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GOLD IS THE COLOR OF ACHIEVEMENT, TRIUMPH AND PROSPERITY. EMBRACE THE NEW YEAR IN POSITIVE SPIRIT WITH PLAY +39’s ALDITH PATENT DESERT LEATHER PUMPS. PAIR THEM WITH A TOTAL BLACK LOOK AT WORK OR WITH A RED COCKTAIL DRESS FOR A MORE FORMAL OCCASION.
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AMONG DEMI’S FINEST PIECES, THIS PAIR OF GLOVES INTRODUCES US THIS WINTER’S KILLER COMBO: GENUINE LEATHER AND WOOL. ADD IT TO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LIST AND GO AGAINST LOW TEMPERATURES IN STYLE.
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COVER STARS the
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EVENING SKATER DRESS
TOTAL WHITE
LASER CUT DRESS
This season, nothing signals fashion savvy like cool, crisp monochrome. Invest in a black skater dress with fine detailing -transparent sheer panels and leather waistband- and style it with flat or heeled ankle boots.
Head-to-toe winter white made one of the strongest impressions on the Fall/Winter runways. Wear a white jumper and a matching skirt with cut-out leather detailing as a dress and pair it with heeled boots for a flawless everyday look.
A dramatic and refined dress that translates the ‘Gothic Glam’ trend elegantly and is set to draw all eyes on you. Complete your look with black classic pumps, crystal jewelry and an understated clutch.
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The ultimate Dress Code of this Christmas has arrived; romantic lace, edgy laser-cut leather and opulent silk, that are on top of the game. Get to know this season’s key dresses, and how to look fabulous and polished wearing them.
THE ESSENTIAL DRESS GUIDE the
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FLUID SILK DRESS
FIRE ALARM
SWEETHEART LACE
Sensuous and aristocratic, a silk evening dress in luxurious purple tone can never go unnoticed. Wear it with iridescent heeled sandals and lavish crystal jewelry in gold and purple hues.
Red is the color of love, energy, passion and Christmas! Look effortlessly elegant in a knee-high monochrome red dress with a peplum waist that fits in to perfection at the office or a fancy dinner. Style it with gold heeled sandals and chandelier earrings.
If you are looking for the perfect party dress, this is the one. A nude bodycon dress with black lace detailing that makes it even more alluring. Match it with nude or black pumps and black crystal jewelry and amaze the crowds.
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UNDER THE LENS
BLIZZ Metallic Silver Knit Jumper Nothing signals the upcoming Christmas season better than a sparkling silver knit jumper! Get in the festive mood with SWEEWË’s standout BLIZZ Metallic Silver Knit Jumper and bring a rough-and-ready glamour to your outfit to look fabulous at any time!
DETAILS Coated with metallic silver color, this statement knit unquestionably reigns supreme when it comes at first sight.
MATERIALS Acrylic and polyester are mixed up harmonically in the texture to promise a really soft feeling. The futuristic silver effect is definitely a show-stopper, paired with any of your outfits.
Its loose line is guaranteed to make you look cool while staying warm and the oversized front pocket adds extra style points to its minimal line!
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ALESIA Silver Black Cord Heeled Sandals New Year’s Eve most glamorous heeled sandals take it up a notch and suggest a sophisticated design with metallic silver-tone straps and cords that wrap around the leg in a fanciful way. All you need is a mini black dress to pair the ALESIA Silver Black Cord Heeled Sandals and draw all eyes on you!
DETAILS The thin metallic fabric straps and cords embrace the leg elegantly and tie in a bow while a back zip offers you the chance of a quick-andeasy fit.
Their comfortable leather insole will make these sandals your favorite party shoes!
MATERIALS The delicate braiding of the metallic lurex straps with classic suede black leather creates an alluring and really classy appearance in no time. Feel like a celebrity while walking on their soft leather insole and light up the night!
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DO IT LIKE... SARAH JESSICA PARKER SEEMS TO BE THE FASHION IDOL OF A WHOLE GENERATION. HER STYLE ADVENTURES STARTED THROUGH THE “SEX AND THE CITY” TV SHOW THAT LED TO A COLLABORATION WITH SHOE DESIGNER MANOLO
BLAHNIK,
HER
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PERFUME
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AND A HUGE WARDROBE FULL OF UNIQUE SARTORIAL ITEMS.
FOLLOW
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HOLLYWOOD
CELEBRITY’S
INSPIRING STYLE AND COLLECT THE TOP ITEMS FOR THIS SEASON IN YOUR OWN CLOTHES COLLECTION!
The hood of your winter cardigan might be the
SARAH JESSICA PARKER
accessory itself in your look, even more if it is made from soft and warm real fur.
fur hood
The bright scarf
Puffa jackets are what you need during the cold rainy days, but finding a stylish and thick jacket is often hard. Stay warm with a fitted jacket with fur details
Feel the festive atmosphere of Christmas and welcome the New Year by adding
and ruches and rubber rain boots or simple classic
some color to your
black pumps
everyday style just
for your office
like Jessica Parker does it!
looks.
waterproof puffa jacket
DO IT LIKE...
black metallic dress
lace dress A fitted dress in bold print is the perfect way to highlight the feminine body. When lace blends with stripes, the only thing you need for an elegant and beautiful look is a pair of black pumps.
Seductive and classic at the same time, the black metallic dress is the one you want for the Christmas holidays.
baby pink top
This season is the time to invest in a cozy, fluffy jumper in pastel hue. Strike the perfect balance by styling it with an oversized tailored coat and a felt hat in muted, earthy hues. That’s what we call understated elegance.
The standout polka dot jacket is a retro trend, which could look really modern, paired with a light pink pencil dress you should have in your wardrobe.
polka dot jacket
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TRENDS
After ‘The Great Gatsby’ inspiring costumes, flapper girls from the roaring 20s come to life. Channel your inner Charleston girl with a fringed skirt that will get your style moving, a metallic bodycon top and an edgy orange clutch with spikes.
The model wears the GRACYN Black Metallic Sleeveless Top by LOLA, the AYANA Black Fringed Skirt by LUCY PARIS, the METALLIC SKULLS Orange Leather Clutch by MISS JOLIE LONDON, PLAY +39’s ALDITH Waxy Black Leather Pumps and silver crystal jewelry by JOOLS.
Party like a star
The countdown to Christmas has started, promising us lots of festive days and joyful moments to come. Still wondering what you will be wearing? Get inspired by six gorgeous party looks for the most loved period of the year – Christmas and New Year’s Eve! Sparkle, glamour and opulence.
13 Like a lavish treasure plundered from a fairy-tale palace, this dress looks so precious and one-of-a-kind. Complete your look with an oversized silver clutch, jewelry in similar hues and breathtaking booties.
The model wears RENÉ DERHY’s OXFORD Grey Silk Mini Dress, the SAKURA Blue Flowers Earrings by VINCENT FILAC, FERCHI’s MADELON Silver Oversized Clutch, the GWENORE Silver Lace Cuff by LK DESIGNS and CECCONELLO’s ERINA Silver Lurex Ankle Boots.
14 The model wears SWEEWË’s OPHELIA Black Eco-Leather Dress, the NEON PASSION Crystal Thread Earrings by LK DESIGNS, the KYRA Rose Gold Crystal Charm Bracelet by JOOLS, RAXEVSKY’s ANDRIETTE Burgundy Satin Clutch and the ALDITH Pearl Campari Patent Leather Pumps by PLAY +39.
A seductive mini black leather dress is the ultimate option for a night out. Leather brings modernity and toughness to your set. Team it with red pumps and a satin clutch to create a elegant touch to your look.
15 The model wears the JANELLE Bandage Printed Dress by SWEEWË, the TASSEL Crown Black Earrings and the CHAIN Gold Black Woven Bracelet by ALBERTO GALLETI and BLINK’s CHELSEY Black Ankle Boots.
Accent your silhouette and be the center of the party with a figure-hugging printed bandage dress in black and nude hues. Complete this luscious look with gold-tone jewelry and black ankle boots.
16 The model wears SWEEWË’s BELLE Black Oversized Fluffy Top, the LOREIN Metallic Black Pencil Skirt by LUCY PARIS, BEBAROQUE’s EVA Black Tights, the MARCELIA Crystal Beads Necklace by VANITY HER, the CRYSTAL PEARL Black Ring and the BEATRICE Zirconia Ring by KENNETH JAY LANE and CECCONELLO’s BERTHA Black Leather Pumps.
Paired with a pencil leather skirt, an oversized sparkling blouse is going to attract everybody’s attention! The elegant shimmers of the fluffy blouse along with the bow detailing at the back make this ensemble kind of magic...
17 Feminine and girly at the same time, this set is for those ladies who wish to welcome the New Year dancing and partying. Pair a white sequined top with black snakeskin leggings and black pumps and be the star of the night!
The model wears the NATASHA White Sequin Top and the AUBERINE Metallic Snake-Print Leggings by SWEEWĂ‹, the MOON BALI Coral Blue Lapis Hoops and the FLORENTINE Turquoise Cuff by ISHARYA and the ALDITH Blue Black Patent Leather Pumps by PLAY +39.
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TRAVEL TRENDS MUST HAVES
Destination 1: Vienna When it comes to Christmas, Vienna is definitely the place to be. Not only for the amazing architectural buildings and the well-known Christmas markets but also for its sizzling hot chocolates and the picturesque strolls around the city with a horse-drawn carriage!
THe famous city cafes & City center horse-drawn carriage
A stroll around the coffee houses will make you feel like a true local while a mini trip around the city center with a horse-drawn carriage will offer you a full view of the amazing Christmas destination. So, put on your black leggings, a silk shirt and a long nude cardigan and introduce yourself to Vienna!
An experience not to miss is a visit to the Belvedere Palace, a magnificent palace complex that is renowned for its gardens with wonderful fountains, statues and cascades. Prefer a casual look with a pair of leather leggings and a warm fur jacket to explore it and wear a soft fuchsia beanie to complete your outfit.
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Belvedere Palace
TRAVEL MUST HAVES
Step into the joy of Christmas by walking through the beautiful streets of Vienna and meet Saint Stephen’s imposing Cathedral by night. Warm up with a knitted long cardigan and choose your favorite woolies to bring glamour to your urban ensemble.
Christmas market at Saint Stephen’s Cathedral
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TRAVEL MUST HAVES
Destination 2: Sharm El Sheikh! If you are dreaming of Christmas holidays to a place that you can soak up sun, dive amazing corals reefs, and enjoy the sea all-day-long, then Sharm El Sheikh is the place to be! Just get inspired by 3 ideal outfits, stay on top of trend and get ready to have the best time of your life!
Morning stroll at the Old Town and the markets Kick off your journey by exploring Sharm El Sheikh’s famous old town, a culturally rich and bustling place full of color, sounds and smells! Choose a pair of comfortable blue-jeans with a bright-toned top or t-shirt and match flat nude sandals for a relaxed outfit that suits the city’s hot climate.
TRAVEL MUST HAVES
Desert Safari Experience the mystery of desert by choosing a 4x4 safari or say yes to a camel and buggy safari in the dawn to witness the panoramic view of the sunrise over the mountains. Stay tuned with fashion under the hot temperatures with a silk silver shirt, a pair of blue wide pants and a floppy hat to make your adventurous trip really memorable.
Traditional evening dinner
Indulge in a buffet full of tasty traditional food and enjoy a special oriental show under the night sky! Feel comfortable in your short evening dress and style it with nude ankle boots and a warm beige cardigan to avoid the desert’s breeze.
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