Archive for August, 2009

Have you seen The September Issue?

Monday, August 31st, 2009

The September Issue came out last Friday and of course we had to see it on the opening day! We went to the last afternoon show at Sunshine and the theater was busy but not crazy as we expected. Let’s just say the weather had something to do with it, or maybe everyone was going to the 7pm show, which we heard the director, R.J. Cutler spoke!

To sum up our feelings about the documentary, it was good, not great but if you love Vogue, Anna or fashion as much as we do, then we highly recommend you go see it.

We do have a new found love for Grace Coddington, Vogue’s Creative Director. She was a surprise star in the documentary and an amazing talent (apparently she was reluctant to be in the film)! We love her sense of humor, her ability to stand up to Anna and how she can make any fantasy a reality.

Don’t take our word for it, go see for yourself. In the meantime, take a look at what you’re in store for…

Extra $20 in your fashion budget? Invest in lipstick.

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

During the Anna Wintour interview on Monday’s Late Night with David Letterman, Dave wondered aloud: Let’s say I have a $20 fashion budget, what should I buy? Anna’s response [with a smirk]? “Well, you could buy a lipstick.” We agree. Because buying a shiny new lipstick is not only fun, but the essential punctuation mark for your new Covet Shop outfit.

Plus, with these Covet Shop steals, you’ll have extra cash to splurge on the little luxuries. And with your new fabulous outfit, it simply wouldn’t be right to be seen touching up with some cheap drugstore brand you had to tear out of a clamshell package.

Below, we’ve paired some items with the appropriate lip choices. Kiss kiss.

With tough-girl chic on the runway in the form of over-the-knee-boots, leather shorts and lots of studs, avoid looking too “Woman of the Night” by toning down this edgy look with a rose or peach lip stain or tint. We recommend Napoleon Perdis’ Luminous Lip Veil ($16), Korres Lip Butter ($9), or Aveda’s great-smelling Lip Tint ($14). Get the look with these hot Maison Martin Margiela Slash Ankle Boots, or Bowy Booties from Marc Jacobs.

Slash Boots

Slash Boots

Bowy Booties

Bowy Booties

A demure day-to-night Milly, shown here, is tr? Marion Cotillard, and the best pairing for this lovely ensemble is this season’s sizzliest shade—red. To keep things oh-so-chic, pick the best red shade for your skin tone/personality from the collections of French brands: YSL’s Rouge Volupt?($34), Chanel’s Rouge Allure ($30), or Rouge G from Guerlain ($45). Tip: Apply with your fingertip to steer clear of the dreaded “clown mouth.”

Belted Floral Dress

Belted Floral Dress

From the Fall 09 runways, dark—sometimes glossy—lips were the rage and look fantastic with taupes, shimmery beiges, or golds. That’s why we think M.A.C lipstick in Cyber ($14) and Nars’ Fast Ride, in Tamango ($24), are perfect for this gorgeous Missoni Zig Zag Tie Dress.

Zig Zag Tie Dress

Zig Zag Tie Dress

The elegant jewel-toned DVF just screams “gold accessory,” so reach for a rose or pink shade of the very refined Est? Lauder Hydra Lustre Signature lipstick ($19.50). Or, might we suggest the always classy, ever creamy, Bobbi Brown Lip Color ($22) in Rose Berry (with or without a coat of high-shine Lip Gloss, $20).

Giri Dress

Giri Dress

Summer Sale!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

With Fall just around the corner, we are making room for all the amazing Fall fashion that are coming in. Check out our summer sale, lots of newly reduced items! There are some incredible deals that should not be passed up! Don’t forget these are all one-off-pieces so better get them before someone else does! Can’t beat these prices that are 50-85% below retail!

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Chloe Buckle Sandal

Catherine Malandrino Eyelet Tank

Catherine Malandrino Eyelet Tank

YSL Cage Sandal

YSL Cage Sandal

Gucci Horsebit Clutch

Gucci Horsebit Clutch

Dolce & Gabbana Rhinestone Sandal

Dolce & Gabbana Rhinestone Sandal

Chanel Terry Dress

Chanel Terry Dress

Carlos Falchi Stitch Satchel

Carlos Falchi Stitch Satchel

Moschino Cheap and Chic Brush Stroke Floral Skirt

Moschino Cheap and Chic Brush Stroke Floral Skirt

Visit covetshop.com for many more!

Now Accepting Fall Items!

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Clean your closets out to make room for new Fall attire by consigning your Fall clothing, shoes, bags and accessories from seasons past!

We are now accepting Fall items!

Jackets & Coats
Sweaters
Dresses
Boots
Gloves & Scarves

Consign Online

Consign Online

Trends for this fall season include, knee high boots, exaggerated shoulders, sheer tops, neons, velvet, mary jane pumps, and embellished heels. We especially love items that fit any trend for Fall 2009/Winter 2010 season.

Don’t forget the items must be in good to new condition.

Happy Fall Cleaning!

September Fashion Bibles

Friday, August 14th, 2009

The Fashion Bibles have arrived! Vogue, Elle, W, InStyle! What more could any fashion savvy person ask for?! Page after page of edgy fashion, gorgeous handbags, stunning heels…our heaven on earth! Although this season’s issues may not be as thick as previous years, thanks to the recession, each issue still aims to please. We can always count on them to provide us with new covet worthy items for the upcoming season.

Check out who’s gracing this years’ covers:

Sept Fashion Bibles

Sept Fashion Bibles

Last Days of Summer…

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

We are excited with the Fall fashion arriving at our favorite stores. But this doesn’t mean we are at all looking forward to the cold that accompanies with the change in fashion. We are still coming across amazing summer pieces that we just simply can’t pass up. One being this Stella McCartney Double Layer Dress as seen on Lindsay Lohan. It is the most beautiful green color and makes a good transitional piece.

Stella McCartney Double Layer Dress

Stella McCartney Double Layer Dress

Wear it now with sandals or wedges. And as the weather starts to cool off, you can add tights and a pair of knee high boots. Available now at www.covetshop.com.

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Front

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Side

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Back

Welcome to the Covet Shop Blog!

Monday, August 10th, 2009

We have been working on setting up a blog for our covetshop.com website and we are so excited that it’s finally up and posting! We can’t wait to start blogging and sharing with you all our treasures. If this is your first time finding out about Covet Shop, let me tell you a little about who we are and what makes us so special : )

Covet Shop is the exclusive online consignment boutique that offers savvy fashionistas designer merchandise at a fraction of the retail cost. At the same time, sensible-sellers who use our consignment portal enjoy hassle-free service and profitable returns.

We specialize in women’s apparel, handbags, shoes, jewelry and accessories from today’s most coveted labels. Each piece is hand-selected for style, season and condition, and further examined for impeccable quality and authenticity — 100% guaranteed.

If you are a fashionista reading this, hopefully you just got a sense of excitement! Don’t take our word for it, go ahead and see for yourself at www.covetshop.com.

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Covet Shop

We look forward to updating you on our products and other exciting news we hear about fashion, arts, food, celebrities and many more topics that will hopefully make you as excited as it makes us!