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On our cover: Stunning mix of prints in a that skims the body with the added value of flattering shoulders. Available as a cocktail or long dress 7459. Worn with Ann Taylor and Black Italian F6399. (Refer page 30) Proudly Made in New Zealand Utilising NZ’s work force, raw materials and talent is the strength of the brand

aula Ryan the woman is enormously proud of being in manufacturing. This applies to the fabrics Microjersey and the founding force behind a New Zealand-owned MicroModal, also from Italy but developed for the brand to the manufacturing company with high integrity and highest quality available in fabric technology, within the realms of sustainability values. sustainable knits. We are a relatively young and small country and All the garment manufacturing is undertaken by local when we develop unique-to NZ initiatives, manufacturing houses – 10 in total. Pwe bat well beyond our size. Every garment is thoroughly checked on The Paula Ryan brand only searches lightboxes to a standard well beyond the for international assistance when the norm. product cannot be manufactured within This year celebrates 20 years of the brand the shores of NZ. This includes items supplying Australasian women with like leather from Italy. The and accessories. PAULA RYAN brand is fond of the Italian The mantra of the PAUALA RYAN brand quality in footwear and their excellence remains … THE MAGIC IS IN THE FABRIC.

1 label reading

The best of responsible created by using scientific fabrics that care for both the wearer and the planet.

MicroModal The Yarn • Italian yarn derived from a 100% completely natural and sustainable source of raw material, the Beech Tree. • The wood refinery is both pioneering in its processes and environmentally FROM FOREST responsible, with self sufficient energy production, from the ‘symbiotic’ pulp production through to the C02 neutral TO FASHION MicroModal fibre. • The resulting yarn is completely smooth It was 20 years ago that I believed in the development of a collection based and without imperfections, unlike that of purely around scientific fabrics. These clothes had to be of a classic, timeless other natural-based yarns such as cotton. nature and physically last for years, so as not to be susceptible to trends. Research proved that sustainable jersey knits, using natural fibres with added The Fibre stretch and strength from the addition of Lycra, would be the answer. To this • Ultra-fine MicroModal fibres are spun end I reached out globally to establish the source. with 10% Lycra for additional stability and We discovered Italy to have the most superior fibre and yarn supply chain, stretch, with full memory retention. through their pursuit in quality. We worked tirelessly with the DSIR in New • With softness as the overriding principle, Zealand and spent years testing and developing the jersey knits we utilise today. MicroModal fibre is twice as soft as There are three main fabrics MicroModal, Microjersey and Merino. cotton, and the finer the fibre, the finer Naturally, the Merino is of NZ origin, and considered by Europe as the world’s the fabric. Ten thousand metres of a micro finest in quality. fibre weights only one gram! These fabrics bat well beyond the ability of standard jersey knits. They may look the same but performance is an entirely different thing. The Fabric I have created bullet points of these fabrics so you can more fully understand • Knitted in Italy, the result is light, soft and their superiority. silky to handle for the life of the garment. Take five minutes and read on to understand the fabrics. There is actually a • Adjusts to the body’s temperature to parallel in wine making – there are beautiful wines and crap wines. LIFE IS the conditions due to its hydroscopic TOO SHORT to drink the later. (water absorbent) qualities. • Shrink resistant and pill-free. Trust me, the ‘Magic is in the Fabric’. The Styling • Quality Essentials with superb drape, a smooth sensuous feel, and easy care in Slim and Easy Fit styles.

2 RIOR WARP K PE NI SU T How to Select Your Size

Every label will have a size and fit that works for you but the specifics will vary between brands. In our Paula Ryan Essentials, for example, one woman may prefer a SLIM FIT size large whereas another may select an EASY FIT medium. There are similarities predominantly surrounding and Microjersey New Zealand sleeve width. Try on and, The Yarn Merino like buying a , once • Made in Italy from Meryl/elastane, you’ve established your Microjersey is one of the world’s most The Farm fit from then on you’ll be advanced moisture-wicking polyamide • Our New Zealand Merino fibre, grown comfortable purchasing fabrics available today. in selected sub-alpine regions, is pure online. After all, you are • Paula Ryan Microjersey is produced under a pedigree, traceable throughout the buying garments that patented SensitivEcoSystem ® program that supply chain. will become wardrobe uses an environmentally friendly, energy • The Merino sheep’s fine fleece allows underpinnings for years. saving production process, allowing for them to survive in the extremes of New reduced consumption of natural resources. Zealand’s Southern Alps and these same qualities are what make Paula The Fabric Ryan Essentials so sought after. Q u a l it y C om e s • The Italian manufacturer of Paula Ryan with a Price Microjersey, known for its unique technology The Fibre capabilities, perfected the warp-knitting • Fibres so fine, that when pressed The construction of a process, producing one of the most superior against the skin they simply bend, superior garment calls for and soft-to-touch fabrics of its type. giving only softness not prickle. a mathematical approach • Wrinkle free and crease resistant. • Excellent stretch properties due to the on the cutting table. • Pill-free and easy care. fibre’s spring-like structure allowing The object is to create extension and rebound by more than curves that mould to the The Styling 30%. body seamlessly. Quality • Design elements can be maximised with • Actively moves moisture away from control is also paramount three exclusive weights of Microjersey fabric the skin and can absorb up to 35% of its and each garment passes to select from. own weight. through a lighting system SUPERFINE to detect yarn or colour • Lightweight and used for , tunics, The Fabric imperfections. With each and layering pieces to either drape or • Soft and never scratchy. garment being treated flow. • Superb draping qualities. as a work of art, the CLASSIC • Unique ability to breathe. price is reflected in this • A medium weight quality suitable for dresses, • Pill-free with a rating of 3 out of 4 (4 is time spent, however the softer , pants and soft styles. unachievable!). cost-per-wear factor sets BONDED • Colourfast. quality fashion apart from • Bonded Microjersey is a patented process • Anti-static qualities due to its unique fast fashion in a few wears. which fuses two layers of classic Microjersey moisture retention properties. Wool fabric by melding them together, perfect for is less prone to building up static more structured styles. electricity.

3 advice ARE YOU STYLE CONFIDENT? asks Paula

It’s a myth that women are totally style confident ... only 2% are.

aving spent most of my adult life working Build your wardrobe like a chain link fence with each new purchase alongside women and in the business going on of the existing base. of fashion, I feel experienced enough to It’s important to feel new and modern without creating a total determine that most women are unsure upheaval in your closet to get there. about their choices when faced with If you’re rotating your wardrobe every two years, then you really dressing themselves. need to get a handle on what your core look is, because clearly you This is fully understandable, as cooking does not come naturally to aren’t working to a wardrobe plan which easily co-ordinates. “Hme. I need both a recipe book and some advice from those who are Never stop experimenting, albeit within the constaints of knowing more comfortable than me in the kitchen and I have no problem what works with your shape, personality and lifestyle. about that. We all have our strengths. You will come to understand that often it can be surprising the What is common to women and hey, I can learn from this myself pieces that become the bedrock of your style. in relation to food – we overthink it. We question our choices and More often than not, those items turn out to be one or more of the stress over trivia because we fear failure. following; a fabulous cut, the best fabric, detailed with unusual There are no wrongs or rights, only taste variations. The moment fastenings, an interesting texture, or an impeccable we relax and consider what we like and what our personal taste is, fit, which is timeless and comfortable. the choices become a whole lot easier. Look closely at the items in your wardrobe that people always Dressing means different things to different women. compliment you on, or that you really enjoy wearing. In fact consider this – our reality is different, so too are our choices. This matters in your learning process. Understanding the whole business of dressing and styling clothes Avoid the conservative in you, as it will hold you back. with accessories is a lifelong learning curve. Mostly though, it’s Don’t stick to convention, but instead pursue what you best. about putting your taste out there in your choices. In conclusion, being well dressed is a discipline. A great example of consistent taste and wearer confidence is Amal It’s a talent and a lifelong commitment to being open to new ideas. Clooney, who has chosen the fashion of simplicity. She gets It requires moments with mentors and it cannot be achieved the ticks of approval as her balance and colour choices are perfect without an injection of the trends in fashion. and she wears clothes without a sense of self-consciousness. Again, I refer to Amal Clooney, who wore yellow to the royal Knowing how isn’t easy. Regardless of our age, most of us have wedding in a lengthy dress, yellow being the hot summer shade and to learn style. We have to practice putting outfits together and the length was also ‘on-the-button’. sometimes swap up on the sizes. Developing a style uniform for yourself is also one way of getting For example, if the flesh under your armpits or back protrudes it right. above your bra, it’s too small. Not the cup size but the back size. This is no better achieved than by Victoria Beckham, who carries It’s often the little things that make the difference, such as buttons, lean simplicity to extreme as her uniform, but does it well. zips and colour, or the right sleeve length. The small details can You dress your body, not your age. cause a look to unravel, like your heels which can date faster than You address your likes, not the likes of others. And then you anything else you wear. practice. By now however, you will have worked out that a good fashion An injection of advice from a trusted fashion shop owner or investment isn’t just a matter of ‘cost per wear’, but a matter of ‘joy assistant can always be a fallback for you, in your personal pursuit per wear’. of style confidence. It’s also good to collect great bankable pieces over the years, Enjoy your clothes and the art of dressing well. After all, fashion is because they are always the ones that never let you down. a means of feeling relevant, in the same way that art, films, or My personal advice is that your wardrobe should evolve over time. books are. P

4 Left: This Tri Panel Sleeveless Top 7384A can be belted when worn with skirts in French viscose. Right: This Swing Singlet 7567 in Microjersey is the perfect length-friendly tunic for wearing with pants or skirts.

HOW TO WEAR A TUNIC: IS FOR The length pretty much determines this, however it must always be teamed with a T slim garment like narrow pants, or a simple pencil . The only exception TUNIC is a shorter tunic, which can take kindly to In praise of the being worn with a full gathered skirt. A long waistline cherisher . lean tunic can also work with wide legged kimono pants. There are always certain garment styles One of the best pant lengths is the Capri as that remain popular long after what would it narrows the leg’s appearance and allows have been considered the use-by date of for chunky sandals, whereas a long narrow a trend. pant calls for more delicate footwear The simple tunic has been reinvented every especially the narrow pointy toe style. season since its popular inclusion some 10 years back. This season’s most popular are A-line or TREND NOTES: asymmetric in design, but nonetheless as sleeveless are back in style. popular as ever. sleeves and the use of multi-printed fabric panels are the new ‘popular’. The swing tunic with crew neck is fashion-forward but it cries out for large fun earrings or a great cuff for balance.

Below: with attitude can work as tunics like this cotton version 7394 with back tie detail.

Another viscose tunic with sheer detail 7583 (left) is Paula wears this multi-tasking the great option for women Beaded Kaftan 6213 over swimwear who love a sleeve, as is then on to dinner over singlet and Microjersey 7456 (above) narrow black pants. Ideal for travel which cries out for Narrow and great belted, she says. Pants 7498 (being longer).

5 advice ENHANCE YOU SIZE VA R IA BLES Paula Ryan’s guide to the pursuit of flattering form, the function of and the fabulous results gained from understanding the best choices.

BIG & BUSTY

Select clothing to hug your slimmest section. Usually it is best to go slender around the legs and with stretch, then go fuller in plain dark tops like the Open 1 Shoulder Top 7573. PLUS DRESSING

Go top to toe in loose pieces with high fashion appeal and work Style 7415 Style 7573 3with statement . Style 6006 2 CONCEAL + Want to conceal? Go for sleeves that cover upper arms and choose A-line skirts and dresses that skim over hips and Style 7531 thighs if this is your issue area.

Style 7415 Style 7416 6 CONCEAL WAIST

Style 7387

very time I see a woman swathed in layers of fabric, I cringe. If only she knew, that by adding volume, the optical result is exactly that. There is only one way to look taller, slimmer and be more confident in clothes and it’s with cunning and knowledge. EFirst you have to fully understand your body. With a broad brush I could say go easy over the less desired and enhance the desired but that’s a simplistic approach. If you are a woman who wasn’t born yesterday, there’s every chance your core area has changed shape over time and you are less inclined to wear sleeveless clothing or belts at your waist. Then there are your legs which are not overly 4 difficult to dress with maxi dresses and clever pant styles afoot. Making clothing enhance you as you are, requires more attention to the fabrics in your clothes and I advise you to include items with stretch. Garments made in jersey knits will be your best friends because they are snug to give you some shape in areas that can suggest a slim woman under there. My point here is that there will be areas like legs and arms that when narrowed down with snugness, allow a little volume over other areas. This cannot be achieved in fabrics without stretch which when snug are too tight so you become the shape of the garment, rather than your true shape. The eye scans the entire look so those areas you have made look slimmer become the building blocks of the look. 5 Let me give you an example. In (1) the skirt is ruched but not hugging as you cannot see the body’s detail, so quite slimming when worn under a looser top. If on the other hand you wear both a fuller skirt and fuller top, the result would be serious plus dressing. Style 4850 (2) Is the perfect example of dressing to cover ARM TALK arms, which is always the upper arm (not entire There’s only one way to arm). It is a dress which flatters thighs because an A-line does that. In this case the dress is look taller, slimmer and loose at the waist so it skims over the entire more confident in clothes body but suggests through the shape of the and it’s with cunning dress that the wearer is also shapely even if she and knowledge. is not. This dress can easily go up to a size 3X. For women who are plus size my advice is to go for dramatic stunning looks like (3). Select flowing clothes and fashion forward Styles clothes that don’t touch the body and embrace bold jewellery. Long 7394 / 7546 kaftans are also perfect for you with fabulous organic . 6 This beautiful goes up to a size 3X and when worn over a black loose layer, the look can only be stunning. (4) Is the perfect solution dress for women with no waist as it is a triangle dress, loose at the waist, covering the upper arm and slightly narrower at the hem. The eye only sees shape. The same illusion is created with garments in (5) which is a over a wide legged-pant – waist and thighs not seen. Same applies if you wear a pencil skirt with the shirt. Wide Japanese-style pants are great flatterers to the fuller figure. If you always cover your arms use sleeveless garments (6) as your clothing underpinnings to avoid a double sleeve. Always have clever Style 7532A shrugs and lightweight to throw over shoulders or slimline Style 5805 jackets at hand. They’ll be your best friends. Even a sheer layer or a PAULA RYAN LAYER. See paularyan.com for LAYERS online. P

Styles top 7567 / pants 7498 7 Fashion report

WHITE OR PALE Soft hues need minimal accessories WHITE DRESSES and well-thought-out choices.

Less is best in Soft blue and white are two key shades this summer and accessorising simple we have some clear guidelines as to the best accessories white dresses, a colour to select. or metal but not both. Let’s start with your skin tone: Wearing top to toe white is skin kind but you’ll either need to moisturise or wear Top: Ruched Sleeve Darted Dress 7544. a hint of tan from a bottle to give your skin tone glow. Dry looking skin is not a healthy look with pale clothing Right: Pintuck Front Dress in Microjersey 7465. be it sand, blue, pink or mint. You’ll get away with black high heels especially slingbacks with white but if you’re a pale lady, they are not so kind with soft blue where you are better to select a skin tone leather or white leather. The other option which works every time is silver with soft blue because it is a cold metal and soft blue is a cool shade. White can work easily with gold or silver. A bangle works, especially modern and simple, but we see earrings as key. Every woman this summer needs a statement pair of earrings. They’re a really easy entry point to make your outfit look cool. Balance is everything when you wear soft shades and we suggest you think minimalism if your outfit is pale. Your makeup will be an important factor especially your lip choice which is best mid tone, not pale, and don’t forget to highlight cheeks a touch. Keep legs silky looking with moisturiser, and simple and soft in tone.

Simple Soft Fold Cap Sleeve Top 7490. The most popular top this season in the MicroModal Collection. Bella Heel F6599.

8 Hamptons Mule F6627.

FLATTERERS

Midtone clothing calls for perfectly coordinated footwear.

Above: Microjersey seperates with Hamptons Mule F6627.

Duck Egg Blue Raglan A-line Dress BALANCE in Microjersey 7453. Skin tone, white or metallics are the best accessory choices for pale clothing. Black Shaped Hem dominates, so not a Jacket 4850 with wise choice. Stretch Pencil Skirt 2496. Stuart Weizman .

Shell Top 7542. Bettino Flat F6382. Amadeus Slingback F6636.

9 Fashion report

COBALT & NAV Y Two blues that flatter in different way. Navy an enduring classic and cobalt the blue of Greece and high summer.

BOLDLY You can be blond, brunette or grey to wear a shot of Greek blue. It works really well with black or white, although this summer we favour the freshness of white. The colour of Greek Look great in our new hot leg skimming Microjersey shutters against white (see left). The flattering tunic top is every washed walls woman’s best friend as the cap sleeves and swing cut loves white for fashion. ticks all the boxes. Don’t accessorise Greek blue with navy or black accessories. Opt for silver, pewter or even white accessories to liven up your wardrobe. The dress in Microjersey (left) is a gem especially on women who are not tall. We teamed with the perfectly matching espadrille from Spain. Navy lovers, you have more options as navy does work in accessories, as do all the metallics and nude leather when it comes to handbags and footwear. But there is a quiet contender that can also work, soft grey. and accessories in shades of grey are navy’s new friend. TIP: Don’t underestimate the value of balance. Seek the shape of a triangle when you dress i.e. lean below and fuller up top, or the reverse, a full skirt or pants with a leaner snug top.

Left: Cap Sleeve Waterfall Top in Microjersey 7456 teamed with Cropped Slouch Cuffed Jean 7498.

Platino Heel F6651.

Left: Tulip Skirt Scooped Neck Dress 7464 with matching Ankle Stretch Espadrilles F6657.

10 CLASSIC

Navy remains the most favoured colour choice of the fashionably French.

Left: Soft Tunic Dress with Ruched Sleeve TOP TICKET 7387 with Stuart ITEMS Weizman sandals. The two seasonal style winners of this summer collection.

Tuck N Fold Microjersey Shirt 7472 with the Cropped Slouch Cuff Jean 7498.

Gianna Wedge in Pewter F6638.

11 Fashion report

BLACK OR NOIR From tuxedos to Chanel’s little black dresses, black has a pedigree all of its own.

Every vintage wardrobe has black as an anchor and every man or woman own go-to garments in black. They cover their fashion requirements because black is known to create instant attention and a certain formality. It’s how to wear separates from top to toe that can become challenging. Firstly, your blacks must match unless the texture is extreme like patent or leather with jersey knits. Secondly accessorising is paramount to the point that all your accessories must be of the highest quality you can afford. That is the secret to wearing black well. Thirdly, fit is also important because black is unforgiving when the fabric is cheap in quality or the garment sloppy and ill fitting. Cut Away Seam Get your fit exactly right and never buy for Short Sleeve Dress tomorrow’s body. 7415 worn with Bella Heel F6599 The best way to enjoy wearing black from and Leather Mesh top to toe is to play with textures and Tote 7434. SHEER ADDS garment balance. Select styles with a touch SOFTNESS of skin exposure or your look will portray seriousness and will certainly reflect a look that is unsexy. Texture or a touch of Even your , shoes and belts can sheer adds femininity to provide the texture to break the look of plain black. bulk. Sheers fabrics, textured belts and metallic accessories all help develop confidence in the finished look. Whenever you are unsure and the look is heavy, especially for summer dressing, replace your black pants with white jeans Bella Heel F6599. and loafers and you’ll be good to go.

12 Crossbody Waterfall Sleeve Open Multi Pocket Shoulder Top 7573. Bag 7206.

STYLE SIMPLICITY

Minimalism works wonders when wearing black with white. Keep accessories understated but high quality.

Left: Microjersey Cropped Bell Pant 7546 with Shirred Boob Tube 5412 worn under Soft Crepe 7532. All belted with Macrame 6308.

A touch of metallic in accessories livens up plain black, bag 6863 (see below in Italian leather). 6327 is a great overlay for travel and can be worn day or night.

Above: To give black a summer hue, wear the Cropped Slouch Cuffed Jean 7498.

13 trending

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Cheetah zebra chevron mesh print. Convertable fashion

Dress or skirt 5. Animal prints resurface with downplays on styling with accessories.

14 6. rint trending sees a merging of prints in fabrics and animal prints are no exception. This summer we see again another animal print outing. Here is an example of the cheetah and zebra carefully crafted together in a print so subtle it cannot overpower the wearer. ItP represents a harmonious meeting of opposite prints and when printed onto mesh it takes on a feminine see-through softness. The skirt featured has a wide which can easily – due to stretch – convert to a . Hints of brown with black and white make styling a breeze but this season we note the best looks are organic in nature. Animal prints in seperates team well with black. When accessorising, go for bold examples of art on wrists or necks (see pages 25 and 26). These pieces you discover when travelling and they become never-to-be-discarded wardrobe wonders. You may well pay a lot in their purchase but the timeless integration into your wardrobe will be worth every dollar spent. Keep footwear simple as the prints themselves carry the big bang. Bronze and other metallics harmonise, as does 7. the organic nature of espadrilles.

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This basque skirt can be worn as a strapless dress (see opposite).

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1. Oval Buckle Adjustable Belt 4155. 2. Reversible Black Long Mesh Singlet 7570. An excellent item for travel. 3. Soft Basque Skirt/dress 7396. 4. Off-shoulder Tie Top 7383 in stretch cotton and Soft Leather Belt 6009. 5. Coiled 6701. 6. Ankle Basque Pant 6280 – every woman’s must-have. 7. Ankle Stretch Espadrilles F6657. 8. Crossbody Multi Pocket Bag 7206. 9. Giana Wedge F6638.

15 trending

Right: As light as air, soft cotton/silk Nehru Soft Sleeve Overshirt 7549 over the MicroModal Sleeveless Tie Long Singlet 1259 Back Shirt (below) – the 7394 worn with perfect lengthy Microjersey underpinning. Cropped Bell Worn with the new Pant 7546. Cropped Slouch Cuffed Jean 7498 in Microjersey and Giana Wedge F6638.

Turn a shirt into an easy jacket over a sleeveless singlet. Short for skirts, lengthy version with narrow pants. Below: MicroModal Easy Fit Long Singlet 1259 and the shorter version is great with skirts or wide-legged cropped pants.

Shirts with attitude Shape your silhouette with a relaxed overshirt.

Right: Fringed Espadrille Slides F6658 for a touch of indoor glamour.

16 Patent Oval Buckle Adjustable Belt 4155P.

great shirt will always find room in any wardrobe. They work wonders for sheer comfort and wearable . There’s a lot of attention this season on white cotton options with great details. For example the sleeveless option photographed has outstanding back tieA detail which gives it a life of its own. For women who seek a sleeve, a simple shrug or loosely-tied over shoulder does the trick of arm cover up. Rule of thumb, when a shirt is narrow go for a wider cropped pant. When a shirt is boxy , it’s narrow below all the way. Dressed up casuals call for easy accessorising like espadrilles and wedges with casual weightless shoulder bags. A super shirt can be made to look narrow when cinched centre back with a stretch garment clip (below) worn centre back . It becomes totally transformed and responds happily to being worn open over a sleeveless top. A hip belt (see above) provides a touch of body jewellery over a lengthy singlet, or over a loose super shirt like the cotton silk shirt opposite.

Sleeveless Tie Back Shirt 7394 back Compact Pocket Shoulder Bag 6635, responds to the slimming effect of a easy to wear and lightweight. double tie.

Garment Clip 4419.

17 trending

Alanno Heel 6601. Sunray Pleated Skirt in Kentia Print 6476 worn with Off The Shoulder Micromodal Top 7547 and Philippe Audibert jewellery.

Prints that add effortless glamour

Fluted Skirt 7444 with elastic waist band.

Antoinette Mules F6637 in velvet and jewelled with embroidery in gold metallic.

18 Mixed Print Wrap Around Dress 7459, also available in cocktail length.

Punchy prints that take on hints of the orient, floral made modern or graphic interpretations of animals in the wild are summers new palette. When mixed together, they are eye catching and seriously glam. Fabrics must be soft and styling cries out for creating femininity on the move. That’s why sunray pleating and soft godets work perfectly in skirts. The dresses this season carry gentle ruffles that caress bodies in the breeze. There are so many option for parties, weddings and evenings that the whole accessorising of these prints is easy. Not too much is required, but they have to be the right pieces. Shiny gold is replaced with more Egyptian-style burnished gold and footwear must match or be in total contrast. Skin tone shoes will always work and black will team when it is featured in the print itself. To make a fabric stand out in a skirt, a black top will work and the slimmers’ choice in belts will be a hip belt everytime.

Side Pleat Skirt 7569 in Zola printed mesh with the new Waterfall Sleeve MicroModal Top 7573 can be worn to cover upper arm also. Large Ring Elastic Back Beltt 7082 made in Italy with elastic back for comfort.

The flattering Serena Flat F6647.

19 essentials

THE ESSENTIAL BASICS Summer’s assortment of sharp, PREMIUM ESSENTIAL styles in MicroModal and Microjersey puts function back into fashion.

HE MAGIC IS IN THE FABRIC is the reigning mantra of all the PREMIUM ESSENTIAL styles. The fabric is easy care, crease and pill free and colour fast, making them the perfect partners for women who travel, or those who like to avoid clothes that are high maintenance. The fabrics were created by two mills in Italy who have mastered the balance of Lycra and knit formations. For example, MicroModal absorbs more moisture from the body than cotton, making it Tideal for climates where coolness is paramount. With this in mind it is also the perfect fabric for the woman who was not born yesterday. Microjersey is a bullet proof fabric that never creases, shrinks or requires . Both are ideal for women who embrace EASE in their personal style.

SLIM FIT AND EASY FIT These are the two fits in Essential tops in MicroModal. The top on the right is Slim Fit and thus snug on the body, Easy Fit styles (see left) skim the body. Similar in style but not quite the same fit; eg a Slim Fit MEDIUM and an Easy Fit SMALL.

MicroModal Loose Fit Singlet Tunic 2837 and Microjersey Capri Legging 3891.

20 CREATING LOOKS Layering ESSENTIALS is great for travel as it provides more options when selecting pieces to pack. Add an essential belt and you’re good to go.

2362 Hook & Loop Adjustable Belt Black/Gold.

4155 Oval Buckle Adjustable Belt Black/Gold.

The MicroModal 6973 teams well with the Slim Leg Slouch Pant 3546.

2173 Hook & Oval Adjustable Belt Black/Nickel.

4155 Oval Buckle Adjustable Belt Black/Nickel.

Loose Fit Singlet Tunic 2837 and Legging 2110 in 2362 Hook & Loop Adjustable MicroModal, Hook Belt Black/Nickel. & Loop Adjustable Leather Belt 2362.

21 POWERFUL PRINTS The electric allure of exotic tropical, animal or graphic prints calls for bright billowing dresses and skirts in easy to wear fabrics.

Special summer or travel events call for glamour. This Halter Neck Pleated Dress 7401 is as light as a feather and crease free for travel. Teamed here with the perfect high heels to match Alanno Heel F6601. Earrings by Ann Taylor.

IN STORES MID-AUGUST

22 FEMININE and VERSATILE skirt when teamed with a top or soft jacket.

Flirty and alluring, this knee-length skirt takes you from day to dinner. Fluted Skirt 7444 worn here with a MicroModal Essentials Singlet and Microjersey Jacket 4850. Don’t overlook the new season’s , the Amadeus Slingback F6636, a true year- round classic, made in Italy.

IN STORES MID-AUGUST

23 MicroModal Soft Fold Cap Sleeve Top 7490 that gently caresses your mid- section. For the Drape Front Skirt 7521, it’s the perfect structured skirt with a fit that skims the body. Accessorise with Amadeus Slingbacks F6636 and the Leather Tassled Phone Pouch 7155, both from Italy.

IN STORES MID-AUGUST

Easy pieces that FLATTER with clever ASYMMETRIC SHAPES.

24 Pure body flattering glamour. A Yukata 7531, similar but leaner than a kimono, tied centre back, in three Kentia prints. This is a hot item globally and can be worn over a dress or teamed as photographed with a simple Top 7547 and Pants 7498. The Marrakech F6399, light and timeless and made in Italy, is the perfect travel sandal. We belted with the relaxed Macrame Belt 6308 and added a stunning necklace from Ralph Lauren. A good reason to buy great accessories online or on travels.

IN STORES MID-AUGUST

25 One of the most popular MicroModal tops is the Off The Shoulder 7547 which is a stunner on strong beautiful shoulders. Teamed here with the ever popular Side Pleated Skirt 7569 and new season’s Italian-made, Platino Flats F6650. You’ll be asking about the necklace. Paula bought it years back in Cambodia. Yes, a good reason to buy when you see on your travels. Investment pieces of quality never go out of style.

IN STORES MID-AUGUST

26 This body skimming, Cap Sleeved Dress 7374 will take you everywhere and works well under jackets for a more formal look. It is the traveller’s dream dress, teamed here with the Antoinette Mules F6637.

IN STORES MID-SEPTEMBER

MESH, the lightweight body kind fabric for TRAVEL.

27 The perfect animal print one side, the other when reversed. This mesh 7380 is an easy everyday option and the ideal two-in-one dress for the traveller. Worn here with Platino Heels F6651. Note the new block heels. Bangle by Chanel.

IN STORES MID-SEPTEMBER

A MAGIC reversible MESH dress works for any time, day or night.

28 The 7466 in mesh with the crossed back that can look just as good worn over sleeves (see page 40). It cries out for gold accessories as shown here, earrings and bracelet from Philippe Audibert. Marrakech Sandals F6399 from the Paula Ryan Italian-made shoe collection.

IN STORES MID-SEPTEMBER

29 Cover shot: Stunning mix of prints in a dress that skims the body with the added value of flattering shoulders. Available as a cocktail or long dress 7459. Worn with Ann Taylor earrings and Marrakech Sandals F6399.

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30 This Tie Neck Open Sleeve Chemise 7386 can be loose or belted with its cold shoulder reveal. It’s as light as air and perfect for the sleeve lover. Also looks stunning belted with a pencil skirt. Worn here with this season’s hot new Microjersey Pant 7498 and the Antoinette Mules F6637. Earrings by Ann Taylor.

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Team SOFT FEMININE shapes with SPORTY .

31 BLONDS or BRUNETES look stunning IN YELLOW.

What’s not to like about this Cutaway Seams Short Sleeve Dress 7566? It suits every woman and is available also in blue. Worn here with Slingbacks F6636 in nude, the perfect shade for wearing with colour.

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32 MicroModal Top 7573 that can be also worn with the sleeves covering the upper arm. We have teamed it here with the Side Pleat Skirt 6006 in mesh, the Serena Sandals F6647 match perfectly. If you could do with a hip belt that goes with everything, this classic Large Ring Elastic Back Belt 7082 from Italy is a high quality must-have.

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33 One of this season’s highlight skirts that will turn heads. Available in several colourways, the Sunray Pleated Skirt 6476 can be seen on page 18 with the advice factor on how to wear. Teamed here with an event stopping top in stretch cotton Off Shoulder Tie Top 7383. Worn with a classic Paula Ryan Wrap Leather Belt 6009. For other accessories, go for gold earrings like those worn here from Philippe Audibert.

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34 Mixing prints in a Tri Panel Sleeveless Tunic 7384 with the ever popular Microjersey Legging 3891 will take you anywhere. But hey girls, take note of these Embroidered Mules F6637 from Italy.Limited stock so be in early.

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Every woman LOVES to wear a FLATTERING TUNIC and leggings.

35 Mesh Insert Ruched Front Opposite page: Crossover 6962. Swimsuit in Black and White 6964.

36 These have been designed to create beautiful bodies. They are crafted in Italian-made high-tech THE microfibre which cinches in the torso, creating a SWIM slimming effect. SHAPERS

MESSAGE is the Long Sleeve Mesh Bodice 6208, as it totally doubles as a top under a skirt or pants. FROM PAULA Tips on fit: Every swimsuit we make is designed for a different body. Some are designed to flatter full busts while others are created to “Having worn these swimsuits for three seasons now, I must say enhance, so yes, it is essential to try several on before selecting the they create the best bodies I have known. The great thing is the ones for you. fabric is not only strong, it’s lasting. These past summers, I have May I recommend you go swimsuit shopping when you’re in the been wearing theses suits also as and they act as a mood as patience is a prerequisite. slimming layer beneath your clothing. The styles with mesh inserts The most universally popular swimsuit is style 4896 as it is ruched are really great under jackets . to flatter and cover your tummy area. To add an outer weightless layer, the coverup kaftans and When washing your swimwear, it is advisable to wash by hand palazzo skirts are extremely useful for travel as they double up as as sometimes harsh chemicals and dryers can break down the outerwear. Example: the Palazzo Pant 6214 looks great over leggings scientific balance of the fibres. as a sheer layer for day or evening wear. The hot fix kaftans work Our swimwear is available at: Annettes Collection, New Plymouth; over a singlet and narrow pants as a tunic especially for evenings as Ballantynes and Magpie Style, Christchurch; and Smith & Caughey’s, they cover arms and look the part. One of the most glam swimsuits Auckland.

37 Mesh Shoulder Swimsuit 6966.

38 Left: Long Sleeved Mesh Bodice Swimsuit 6208.

This Mesh Kaftan 6211 with Hot Fix is one of the options as a cover up which Left: 6961 is Deep V Belted doubles as an with a Halter Neck. evening tunic.

39 The Fashion Report

GREAT AND WHY! Selecting fashion’s options that perform many tasks.

When you get into the habit of buying clothes and accessories that perform several tasks, dressing becomes so much easier. You’ll notice this when you travel. We have selected a few items that can create coveted variation. Examples: The Sundress 7466 responds well to with its crossed back and sleeveless high summer design, especially with sandals like the Marrakech Sandal F6399. Transform with Sheer Sleeved Layer 7448, and you have a trans seasonal look or a sleeve for women who prefer covered arms. Take it a step further with high black slingback shoes and you have a wedding guest look.

Opposite page: Some pants simply change CROSS BACK formality by releasing the ankle tabs to a less casual approach. And some tops if not too DRESS long will work with pants and skirts. You can dress up or down a simple pencil skirt by the choice of shoes – flat or high or by simply Long lean dresses adding a jacket, which in this case can look lend themselves dressed up with a pencil skirt or casual when easily to layering. worn with Cargo Pant 7084 and loafers. The Tie Neck Open Sleeve Chemise 7386 gets dressed up with a belt, pencil skirt and heels. Worn loose with cargos and loafers or and the formality changes. TIP: Look for clothes that multi-task. They are the best buys for travel and budget savviness.

Summer Strappy Dress 7466 in mesh worn with Marrakech Sandal F6399 and Mesh Layering Sleeve 7448.

40 with Drawstring Cap Sleeve Hem 7084. Swing Tunic in MicroModal 7115.

Tie Neck Open Sleeve Chemise 7386.

EASY LENGTHS TOPS WITH Colour, details and ATTITUDE fit are important considerations when Keep tops to selecting tops that around hip length flatter your body. if you want them to work with both pants and skirts.

Easy Fit MicroModal V Neck 9609 with classic adjustable belt over Bonded Microjersey Pencil Skirt 2496. Brushstrokes Microjersey Jacket 7575. Brush Stroke Boxy Top 7559.

Chiara Flat F6646. Platino Flat F6650.

41 CLASSIC BLACK DESIGNS When black pieces carry a design twist they become wardrobe favourites providing many options for layering.

The perfect long skimming option for layering under or over. This Tech Inset Panel Dress 7416 is a fashion lover’s dream. Can be worn over a black sleeved LAYER (page 40) or under a great summer duster coat. A few years down the track it can easily be converted to a knee length LBD. Marrakech Sandal F6399. IN STORES EARLY SEPTEMBER

42 A dress is a layering dream for summer or winter over shirts, tops, tunics or dresses.

This Zip Front Microjersey Pinafore Jacket 7452 is great with pants or the matching Pencil Skirt 2496S worn here. If you don’t already own this corset skirt, don’t go another season without one. It does the body wonders and comes in four shades black, navy, sand and white. IN STORES MID-AUGUST

43 Microjersey is magic: no creasing, simply cut to desired hem length, easy care, a travellers dream.

A little black dress for any time of day or night is great when it skims the body. The Square Cap Sleeve Dress 7398 has an architectural edge which calls for modern accessories, like these Bella Heels F6599. Marc Jacobs bangle. IN STORES EARLY SEPTEMBER

44 Soft MicroModal is unquestionably every woman’s comfort fabric.

The detail in this Cutaway Seam Dress 7415 with waist skimming comfort makes it the perfect everyday LBD. Paula Ryan MicroModal, milled in Italy, has earned the brand the reputation of THE MAGIC IS IN THE FABRIC. IN STORES MID-AUGUST

45 Serena Flat F6647.

The Jackie O Day Dress 7540.

BRUSH STROKE PRINTS Stretch jersey gets an artistic makeover in flattering prints in cool grey hues.

Microjersey, the magical no crease fabric from Italy, in the Swing Singlet 7567. Worn here with the Serena Flat F6647 (above) and Multi Pocket Travel Bag 7206.

46 Outstanding combination in Microjersey: Curved Panel Sleeveless Top 7405 with flattering Side Ruched Skirt 7537.

Amadeus Slingback F6636.

47 SLIMMING STRIPES IN HIGH STYLE ITALIAN MICROJERSEY

LONG AND LEAN This page: Wrap the body in soft stripes and the result is slimming. The Stripe Sliced Dress 7469 is a summer stunner.

DRESSED UP CASUALS Opposite page: An easy to wear Striped Slouch Cuffed Pant 7541 creates the illusion of height with vertical stripes. Wear with a touch of femininity in MicroModal and Cotton Top 7495 and some leather loafers and dressing for Sunday brunch is sorted.

48 49 Designers notebook

7631 7629

7644

7632

6882

Available from October

Definition of the Paula Ryan Relaxed 7627 Collection • Casual everyday clothes • Clothes that offer superb comfort • Easy Care • Flattering colour palette Converse sneakers • Age insensitive • Stretch, body skimming separates The five shades work well together: Black, Sand, Navy, White and Iceland. 7632 • Ideal for travel • 2 Key fabrics in plain shades • Monochromatic and colour prints 7644

7627

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50 7381 7630 7631

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6750L 6750L 7641

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51 high summer

7477 7642

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6750S

7634 7485

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7639 7638

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52 7625

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53 advice ARE YOU TIRED OF BATTLING THE GREY? After

rey hair, in all its shades, is a fact of life for everyone. But how each of us copes with it can be very individual. We asked Grant Bettjeman and his team to talk about grey hair strategies that are compatible with a strong Gsense of personal style. “We’ve developed a “More and more we’re hearing the question “when should I go grey?” from our clients. The menu of successful answer “when you want to look 10 years older” seems a bit harsh, however, like it or not, grey colouring hair has an age stigma attached to it that’s hard to avoid. Women who fully embrace their techniques that grey hair, and manage to look good, tend to have highly groomed or short, funky cuts that enhance grey hair are teamed with immaculate makeup, clothes and accessories.” without breaking The greatest beauty concern for many of our clients, is what to do about their greying hair. the bank.” Hair by Petrina @ Bettjemans Again and again we are asked: “How can I hide my grey, without the four- Grant Bettjeman week regrowth maintenance? It’s expensive and time consuming!” We think we have come up with the perfect solution. Before

Photography by Roy Emerson. Make-up by Deb Tan.

54 This technique, unique to Bettjemans, exaggerates the natural effects of sunlight and the outdoors by significantly lightening the ends of the hair. This, in effect, reverses the grey regrowth problem by giving the illusion of darker roots. Most grey hair has a proportion of The Fox natural darker hair mixed with the white hair. This creates a shadow at the roots.

After

Before

Hair by Amber @ Bettjemans

55 HOW TO WIN THE GREY BATTLE

Foxing works best on short or mid-length layered hair. Our philosophy is to combine this funky colour with a stylish edgy cut. FOXING is only required every other haircut, lasting a good 12 weeks. It’s a quick service, taking only 30 minutes to complete, although, depending Foxing on how much dark we have to remove, the first visit may take a little longer.

After

Before

Hair by Willie @ Bettjemans

After

Hair by Donna @ Bettjemans

Before

56 All of the models in this article had grey hair and were tired of the “Grey Battle”. All of them have now been ‘FOXED’ and none of them have had colour added to their roots. These models had seen The Models the previous FOXING articles in Paula Style magazine and are now models themselves!

After After

Before

Hair by Valeria @ Bettjemans Hair by Lisa Before @ Bettjemans

After After

Before

Hair by Sasha @ Bettjemans Before Hair by Sabine @ Bettjemans

Want to discuss this option before you commit? It’s a great way to get specialist input about colour, cut and styling. Bettjemans offers a 15-minute makeover consultation with a senior Email: [email protected] stylist, costing $50. This amount will be deducted from your Phone: (09) 522 8030 eventual bill if you decide to have the work carried out at our salon. www.bettjemans.co.nz

57 Travel Talk

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TRANSFORMER If you’re a must-have-my- leather bag girl, the Four Way Leather Zip Bag 6863 is an excellent option for travel as it converts to four options, from all over silver to black on black. It is big enough to double as your tote but we suggest you take the Shopping Wallet 5605 1 for cards as the transformer bag does not have card compartments. Travel Essentials 3 Keep travel bags lightweight, from your 1. The Four Way Italian Leather Zip Bag 6863 is a transformer luggage to your carry on tote shoulder with several zip options – soft, strong and lightweight. 2. The fun Key Ring 3440 doubles as a bag charm. 3. This Compact bag and small evening option. Pocket 5605 is ideal for carrying cards, cash and travel notes.

58 mart travelling women travel light. They never take more than they need, favouring the kilos for returning shopping. Besides, it’s a pain to travel with loads of luggage. It does your head in at airports. We have ascertained that on most trips to anywhere, 4 Sa woman needs three bags. One large tote, one across body shoulder option for hands free shopping and one small evening 5 pouch-style bag. If you travel with leather then make it the tote or evening option, as it’s a weight you don’t need to carry around when you’re shopping or sightseeing. Most of the top European designers like Prada, Gucci and Dior have the lightweight canvas travel options available for this practical purpose. They are bags specifically designed with an array of pockets for holding your stuff, be it credit cards, phones or passports, and they have zips for security. We have created several bags with theses factors considered. To dress them up we designed two bag charms which double as key rings. They are proving to be great gifts for women who travel. Look for our selection of makeup bags. We also have vanity bags in selected major pharmacies.

TRAVEL TIPS When you fly, you put your shoulder bag inside your tote so you enter a plane or train with one bag only. Don’t be tempted to wear the shoulder option. It’s too easy to lose. The third bag for evenings or small outings you pack into your suitcase. 6 This is used when you only need a credit card and phone. Your tote can carry the book you are currently reading, mini makeup bag for travel and sweater or any other items for onboard. Your luggage you check in. Get used to travelling with one bag. It’s so liberating compared to travellers who take a second and even third weekend bag onboard.

All these options available online at paularyan.com

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4. The perfect traveller’s Mini Bag 7151. 5. Bag Charm 6644. 6. Curved Zip Shoulder Bag 6636 with easy access front pouch. 7. Tote Bag 5086 with magnet details and inside zip pockets. 8. Zipper Tote Bag 5961. 9. The Compact Pocket Shoulder Bag 6635 is ideal for across body wearing with its extra long strap.

59 Travel Talk

Small Jewellery Travel Bag 7148 is ideal for short trips.

ust as we fill our vanity bags with beauty essentials, so too our Credit Card jewellery deserves pocketed care on any overnight, weekend or Keyring 5156, lengthy trip. small but fits The asset of a zipped jewellery companion provides easy care, easy your credit cards. access and easy visibility in accessing pieces. Your fine and jewelleryJ can be sighted in a flash, kept in a safe if necessary, but more importantly, you’ll always be confident in the knowledge that your cherished items are secure from damage as they are retained in pocketed stability. It also helps jewellery stay fresh and unscratched when placed into see- through storage wallets. Obviously for accessory travellers, it is a wise woman who owns both a small pouch and a larger four leaved jewellery companion. Your short trip and long trip needs will be covered. When packing you’ll know if you need a multi ring pouch or a larger wallet for rings, necklaces, and earrings. Destinations and events always dictate the need for what to pack. Storage Smarts Travel your jewels with care and kindness.

60 A compact leather Jewellery Wallet 5701. Ideal for precious jewels.

TIPS FOR TRAVEL ACCESSORIES • Select clothes, try them on with the accessorises before you leave, to prevent you taking jewellery you’ll never wear. • Carefully place each item into separate pockets so they don’t move on the trip. • Include a cleaner cloth to polish before wear. Above: Large Jewellery Travel Bag 7149 with • Don’t be tempted to leave jewellery out four zip pouches and, of your travel pouch – a sure way to below, the Velvet leave treasured items behind. Jewellery Roll 5087, • When gold-plated anything looses the the original travel roll. gold plate, ditch it. • Keep earrings in pairs always, with the keepers on. • Take extra keepers, just in case. • Travel with a glasses screw tool and keep in your pouch. Available at Sunglass Hut.

A small THE CLASSIC leather JEWELLERY Jewellery ROLL Companion The velvet roll above 5604. is ideal for travelling with small items of fine jewellery as it wraps securely. It also fits into handbags easily.

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62 “My packaged under-pieces will add sleeves to your sleeveless tops and dresses, without adding bulk at your waist. Also excellent for travelling through various climates.” Paula

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< When you want simplicity and modernity in lighting for bathrooms, bedrooms or an entrance hall, this Meshmatics If I had to select Chandelier from ECC is one item of stunning, like a cloud of light. makeup as an essential it would be a set of eye shadows. Why? Because defining your eye socket enhances the size of your eyes. This Elizabeth Arden set from the Drama Defined Collection has a great set of shades. > Over the years I have owned several of these little Essey Grand Illusion Side Tables Johnathan Alder urns > as they work in small spaces and don’t never fail to please. This dominate. Available from Design Denmark. Dora Maar Urn is on my wish list. Beautifully proportioned, it embraces any décor style.

Black and white I am a La Mer fan and graphics in always try their new ceramics from products. They have Johnathan Alder just launched The are the perfect Treatment Lotion accessories for Hydrating Mask. It black and white really does revitalise interiors. and energise your skin.

64 “Figurative pieces are classic and have a spirited, soulful sense about them.”Kelly Wearstler

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