November Burda

I've been on the fence about Burda recently (like many of you...) I rarely like their summer issues; they are too heavy with simple, repetitive shapes.  The last few years of fall / winter have lacked the sense of "cutting edge" that 2005 - 2008 seemed to have.  In fact I am currently considering a COMPLETELY INSANE 1600 mile round trip drive that basically boils down to pattern-magazine-seperation-anxiety.  I have nightmares that my impossible to replace Burda WOF collection might be getting mildew, or burning down, or just plain missing me.

Having said that, the November issue looks great; this dress could have been right out of the "glory years," love it's modern take on Mad Men style:

There's also a somewhat confusing party dress section.  The shapes are great, but the model is certainly "plus" by Burda standards...

Yet their party section is generally standard size.
There is also a cute little peacoat and some great jackets...

My other reason for not keeping my subscription going year-round is simple fiscal prudence.  My agent is having a hell-of-a time selling my current book proposal; something that would have sold in one phone call a few years ago.  Suddenly I'm realizing that I may not be getting another check for a long, long while.  So BurdaStyle is falling down and down the list of priorities.
Any thoughts?