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Lacy décolletage

Wispy lace or organza suits almost any neckline, and always as a substitute for straps. This makes for an elegant and seductive décolletage and is the most prominent trend in bridal fashion this year.

V neckline

Talking of the décolletage again, the most favoured neckline by far in 2012 is a V-neck. This eye-catching style brilliantly complements a small or even a more ample bust, creating a look that is both sexy and seductive. Depending on the length of the “V”, this neckline has many guises ranging from coy and concealing to ravishingly revealing.

Bronze, silver and gold 

For brides wishing to wear a belt, regardless of the silhouette of their dress, the colours to choose in 2012 are those of the precious metals bronze, silver or gold. 

Lace sleeves 

It was virtually guaranteed that Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, designed by Alexander McQueen’s creative director Sarah Burton, would set a trend. The dress worn by Kate, now the Duchess of Cambridge, gave an excellent example of just how beautiful sleeves can look. Made from fine white lace, eye-catching sleeves of this kind fit closely to the arms, cover them elegantly and also really show them off. 

Voluminous A lines

Below the waistline, the skirt flares out to an A-line shape, a look achieved by wearing a hoop skirt. These sweeping dresses usually have plain skirts, always feature a belt or a waistband, leave the shoulders exposed and in some cases – totally on-trend in the 2012 season – have transparent sections at the shoulder and neck. 

Celebrate your wedding in Mexico

Where wedding wishes come true: entrancing Mexico offers sandy beaches and the deep-blue Pacific. The Caribbean sun and the heavenly landscape are certain to act as an aphrodisiac!

Get married in Mauritius

This is where the happy couple can forget their day-to-day worries and enjoy a relaxing wedding. If you want to get away from the rain and cold of northern Europe, then head for Mauritius. Here there are plenty of options for deciding how and where you celebrate your wedding: either beneath palm trees on a beach, the most popular choice, or else on a reef or even on a catamaran out in the Indian Ocean.

A marriage in the Seychelles

The Seychelles offer an idyllic and romantic ambience for your beach wedding. The islands are surrounded by reefs that can be glimpsed below the glittering surface of the sea. Many couples call this place paradise, and no wonder, for it is fringed by palm groves, white sandy beaches and grey granite cliffs. This location turns the dream of a fairytale wedding into reality.

Tie the knot in Grenada

This beautiful Caribbean island is resplendent with tropical beauty. The rainforest is brimming with exotic plants, while the many crater lakes make for a varied landscape. With average temperatures of 24 to 30° Celsius, Grenada has the ideal climate for an unforgettably beautiful wedding.

But beware! Don’t be blinded by the dreamlike surroundings and the idyllic beaches. A wedding abroad is a costly undertaking and includes a certain amount of red tape.

To ensure that your marriage is legally recognised in your home country, you must adhere to a few rules. Be sure not to forget the following documents before you board your plane!

1.       An international birth certificate, ideally with official certification.

2.       An ID card or a valid passport.

3.       A certificate of no impediment – this may sound very formal, but it is nothing more than confirmation that there is no impediment to your marriage in your home country.

4.       Proof of residency.

5.       If you or your future husband has been married before, you must bring the old marriage certificate with you.

6.       If you or your partner is widowed, please don’t forget the deceased spouse’s death certificate.

To ensure that your marriage is valid in your home country, you must have it recognised by law on your return. To do this, you will require a valid marriage certificate from the country in which you got married. You must also present an official translation of the certificate and the marriage certificate must have been authenticated by official certification in the given country. Once all documents have been approved, your marriage is valid in your country.

If you have any questions at all about the legal requirements for marrying abroad, please consult a lawyer in your home country and the embassy of the country in which you wish to get married.

On the other side Colour-Blocking is during summer 2012 and easily until fall highly in fashion. 

To colour block an outfit flashy, trendy colours are combined – this creates a distinctive colour contrast.  Colour-Blocking does not only refer to clothes but includes fashion accessories and make up as well.  That means you combine a pink skirt with a red top, a turquoise bracelet and blue nail varnish. Thus our new yellow Hobo bag and the new trendy Fashion Watches make the perfect match for your summer Colour-Blocking outfit. 

You can use similar or completely different colour shades. At least it has to be colourful!

Fashion derives its inspiration from the depths of the ocean, although romantic floral patterns are also totally on trend again.  Once again textures are smooth and shiny, with the mesh look playing a major role in the latest fashions. 

Shapes are many:  slim, oversized, mini, midi and maxi skirts, rounded- and pointed-toe shoes. You can get away with practically anything. The boyfriend trend is on the wane and casual elegance is increasingly coming to the fore. 

Big handbags and purses continue to be in great demand. Have you seen our new Pierre Lang handbags? Of course we also offer matching purses. Why not take a look now? 

We really can't do anything wrong this summer – except be bland!

Wearing jewellery was formerly a sign of financial wealth, so jewellery developed into a kind of currency. Even today, many cultures still use jewellery as a sign of prestige, in the form of wedding gifts, for example, or for special occasions. Many pieces, such as brooches or clasps, started life as functional objects and only became decorative eye-catchers over time.

Nowadays we also like to create our own image using jewellery – look how much “bling” famous rappers such as 50Cent or P. Diddy wear. This top-of-the-range, luxury jewellery is supposed to display the wearer’s obvious wealth and has in the meantime become a fashion fixture.

Jewellery as a symbol of belonging
Jewellery can also be used as a symbol of membership and belonging. This includes wearing a crucifix. Friendship bracelets or wedding rings also convey a certain symbolism.

Nowadays, most people who wear jewellery ensure it suits their personal style. But that’s often the problem – which jewellery suits me?

The current trend is “less is more”. Instead of wearing a ring on every finger, it’s nicer to choose one or two eye-catching pieces, which can also be bigger than average.

Every piece of jewellery has a certain character and a certain charisma, determined by its colour and shape. It’s very easy to adapt jewellery to your personal style and image.

Here are a couple of tips for choosing the right jewellery:

-    Take into consideration your own skin tone and hair colour and look for thing which go well with them. Here are a couple of suggestions:

-    Rhodium and pearls are perfect for the Scandinavian type, with pale, delicate and cool pigmentation.

-    Green and black stones look very stylish on Mediterranean types.

-    The Scottish type, with a paler, warm skin tone, can try out gold and brass-coloured jewellery.

Shades of copper or warm golden shades are best with dark pigmentation, as this skin type shows off these colours best.

Pay attention to jewellery shapes too:

-    Round faces are balanced out by neat shapes. Round shapes, pearls or large beads, on the other hand, don’t enhance this face shape.

-    Soft, more rounded shapes are recommended for angular, severe faces.

-    A long chain also works to extend the neck – perfect for people who think their necks may be too short.

-    If you have long arms you can go for large watches and wide bangles without hesitation.

-    Pretty, delicate jewellery look romantic on small-framed people.
Different types of jewellery are also a very good way to reflect your personality. Hearts, little animals or figures worn as pendants look playful and cute.

Pierre Lang is guaranteed to have something for every woman, every taste and every type. Why not take a look at our range for inspiration about the jewellery which suits you best.

But being slim isn’t everything. It’s much more about giving yourself the nutrients you need to get through your day with strength and calm and about preventing health problems.

This is why a healthy diet is extremely important for our bodies. It can help to make us better again when we’re ill and to remain healthy. A healthy diet is one of the key factors in a healthy lifestyle and has a positive impact on our wellbeing.

We know of three important pillars which support our health and an optimum quality of life. Firstly, eating whole foods; secondly, water and thirdly, exercise.
Try to implement just a few rules in your daily life, then you will enjoy life more, will prevent weight problems and protect yourself from diet-related diseases.

-    When eating, really concentrate on the food itself and don’t be distracted by anything. Enjoy every single mouthful and avoid reading the newspaper or watching TV at the same time.

-    You only feel full after 15-20 minutes, so eat slowly, and take brief breaks during the meal. This way it will be easier to identify when you are feeling full. Stop when you actually feel full.

-    Only eat when you are hungry! Don’t eat out of politeness because you’re a guest, or out of boredom. If you start to eat even though you’re not hungry, it will do nothing for you except pile on unwanted weight.

-    Treat yourself to what are known as little treats, or “sins”, such as sweets and biscuits, a piece of cake, a sausage, or whatever you want. Don’t prohibit any foods. The more you watch your consumption of these treats and also allow yourself some, the slighter the risk that you will binge. Moderation in all things! There are no healthy or unhealthy foods per se; you should just watch how much of the different foods you eat.

-    Try something new. Go the market and draw inspiration from the diversity of fruit and vegetables. Notice the variety of food which is available to us. A bit of advice – use fresh spices and herbs to season your food.

-    Careful with hidden fats in sausages and salamis, cheese and cakes/pastries. These fats can lead to cardiac and circulatory problems.

-    Don’t fall into the trap of fruit juices and fizzy drinks. They are also bad for the body and don't exactly help to keep you in tip-top shape.

-    Give your body a treat – take some exercise now and again! A healthy diet, combined with exercise, can work wonders. Be patient – the results you achieve slowly are the ones which last longest! In the end it’s all about optimising your lifestyle, not about a quick-fix diet!

Motivate your friends, partner and colleagues to share a healthier diet, because it’s easier for everyone as a group.

Cádiz (Spain)

A maze of domes, churches and whitewashed houses – that’s Cádiz. This beautiful city is also known for its beaches. The city beach is an inviting place to swim and sunbathe, as the sound of flamenco echoes from the bars in the Barrio de Santa Maria. But there are also moments of peacefulness in the party city by the sea, such as under a sunshade in the Cathedral Square. Many tourists also like to spend their holidays in Spain during carnival time.

Stockholm (Sweden)

Stockholm is a peaceful and historic city. If you’ve made your way to Stockholm, you should certainly not return home without taking a walk through the Old Town. It features a network of Medieval streets and narrow alleyways which run down to the water. Other attractions include the Bohemian quarter of Södermalm, and the Moderna Muset, or Museum of Modern Art, with works by Picasso and Matisse.
The Jumbo Hostel, where guests sleep in a Boeing 747, is a great place to spend the night.

Hong Kong (China)

A new, elegant lifestyle is being celebrated here in the art galleries, cocktail bars and around 11,000 restaurants. It doesn’t matter whether you look up or down, the skyscrapers are still the most exciting thing about Hong Kong. The city of millions looks like a toy from the Sky 100 viewing platform. Hong Kong has very few museums, but those that there are, are either very cheap, or free.

London (Great Britain)

London is important this year, above all, because the 2012 Olympic Games will be held here. The focus is all on sport, so insiders are certain that queues at the various museums and attractions will be shorter as a result. One major attraction is Trafalgar Square, London’s biggest square and a central meeting point. London will be even more spectacular from May 2012, because that's when the modern skyscraper, "The Shard", is supposed to open.
The traditional, Victorian Hotel St. Pancras Renaissance London, is a great place to stay.



Muscat (Oman)

Muscat is the capital of Oman and is located on the Gulf of Oman, on a bay enclosed by cliffs in the north-east of the country. The city offers an exciting mix of historic fortifications, minarets, domes and modern high-rise buildings. Muscat is opening itself up the world – and is a city of surprising contrasts. The bazaars in the Luwatiya quarter are redolent of the colourful, exuberant Orient. A few streets further on, the roads are lined with luxury designer boutiques and expensive yachts are moored in the harbour. Muscat offers attractive beaches, public parks and sports facilities. Many tourists are attracted by the sensational “Muscat festival” cultural festival.  Muscat has countless attractions, including an absolute must-see, the souk, a market spread out over little, narrow streets.



Bangalore (India)

Bangalore is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a very modern city and offers high-tech museums, shopping centres and a lightning-fast Underground railway system. These are all must-sees in Bangalore. The city is also known as the “garden city“, because it has a large number of green areas and parks by Indian standards.  Bangalore is the perfect place for people who like to party the night away. You can meet in the Sky Bar overlooking the teeming city, at a pub, or in one of the many other smart bars. Bangalore is also known for silk products and sandalwood carvings.

Guimarães (Portugal)

It was formerly the capital of Portugal and is therefore also known as the “cradle of the nation”. Previously this city was fairly unknown, but this is set to change, because Guimaräes is the European City of Culture for 2012. The medieval city is a virtual open-air museum – yet still lively. More than 50 percent of Guimaräes inhabitants are under 30. A not-to-be-missed attraction is the Castelo, the old Roman castle.

Santiago de Chile (Chile)

Santiago is a cultural centre and attracts the most gifted classical and contemporary musicians, dancers and actors from all over the country. The city offers numerous clubs, discos and bars, as well as modern museums, international luxury hotels and the new, 70-storey Torre Gran Costerana.
Nature-lovers can get their fill on the new cycle and hiking trails on the city’s doorstep. The massive statue of the Virgin Mary on a hill in the Bellavista district is a popular destination for excursions.
If your tastes run more to culture, however, Santiago has several museums and countless attractive buildings. If you have a little time to spare, take a look at the Santiago Metro, because this is no longer seen as a transport system, but a cultural attraction.

Orlando (USA)

Florida is famous for its basketball and colourful theme parks, but Orlando has much more to offer, such as the fashionable “Mild District”, or Jack Kerouac's former home. Of course Disney World is the mother of all theme parks, for young and old. Since 2010 Orlando has also been home to another highlight for fans of colourful fantasy worlds, because visitors can immerse themselves in the incredible magical world of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Orlando Resort.

Darwin (Australia)

Darwin is the biggest city in and capital of the Northern Territory in Australia. Darwin is a cosmopolitan and multicultural city, being home to 75 different nationalities in all. Visitors must enjoy the sunset at Mindil Beach Market. The Botanical Gardens, more than 100 years old and laid out by German emigrant Dr Holtze, feature several different biotopes which are open to visitors, including a monsoon forest and a tropical rainforest. Darwin has countless art galleries exclusively for Aboriginal art.