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Covet Shoposcope – Pisces

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Happy Birthday, Pisces! To celebrate your unique combination of creativity, natural style, dreaminess and escapism (and, on the flip side — your over-emotional nature, sneakiness and penchant for hedonism), we’ve put together some fish-worthy Covet Shop picks for you this month.  But first, our round-up of stylish celebrity Pisces — who are naturally drawn to careers in the arts. We couldn’t resist including a brooding Benecio Del Toro, this Richard Avedon shot of Elizabeth Taylor, or my girl crush…Juliette Binoche.

Clockwise, from left: Queen Latifah, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Taylor, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Binoche, and Benecio del Toro

Clockwise, from left: Queen Latifah, Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Taylor, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Binoche, and Benecio Del Toro

Vintage Chanel

Pisces are typically found enjoying the finer things in life, such as strolling Via Montenapoleone or attending an exclusive museum fundraiser. What to wear? This Chanel pant suit, of course.

Chanel 2pc Pant Suit (new!); Rochas Square Patent Pumps

Chanel 2pc Pant Suit (new!); Rochas Square Patent Pumps

Water Sign Frocks, and Nails to Match

Since I only discovered new BFFs, Ginger + Liz during Fashion Week at the Robert Verdi Luxe Laboratory Suite, I hadn’t included them in my nail polish round up last week. So in honor of these two gorgeous ladies and their polish collection (which is free of toluene, formaldehyde or DBP), here are two of their smokin’ shades paired with some new Covet Shop outfits.

From left: See by Chloe Color Block Tank Dress with Hold the Drama polish; Temperley Jumila Kaftan Tunic with Trance polish; Etro Flutter Silk Dress

From left: See by Chloe Color Block Tank Dress with Hold the Drama polish; Temperley Jumila Kaftan Tunic with Trance polish; Etro Flutter Silk Dress

Last But Not Least – Shoes

Because Pisces must always maintain an air of mystery and left-of-center edge, let’s not forget important details such as shoes. God forbid a Pisces should ever have to wear dreary loafers or simple pumps, so we’ve put together these selections for the more boho Pisces – perfect for spending the workday lounging around at your friend’s studio drinking sangria, or sneaking off for an illicit tryst.

Stella McCartney Knit Booties; Jill Stuart Claudia Boots; Prada Butterfly Wedges

Stella McCartney Knit Booties; Jill Stuart Claudia Boots; Prada Butterfly Wedges

New Year’s Musings

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Happy New Year, Covet Shoppers. Sorry to be MIA, but we’re just getting back in the swing after all the holiday madness and then picking up that nasty cold bug that’s been aggressively creeping around NYC.

I’m Dreaming…

…of winter white. Love this, each season. How to wear it?  It’s definitely not for certain skin tones, and I personally would go for something rich and creamy as opposed to white-white, but pure white can work too. For inspiration, we served up some looks and pics of the latest celebs wearing this trend for inspiration, gathered up from a variety of fashion pundits online.

Lady Gaga is Elle's January cover girl, shown her in this insane Maison Martin Margiela sandal jacket, and white plastic veil top by Karl Lagerfeld
Lady Gaga is Elle’s January cover girl, shown her in this insane Maison Martin Margiela sandal jacket, and white plastic veil top by Karl Lagerfeld
How can you not want these white Miu Miu gloves featuring an attached cocktail ring
How can you not want these white Miu Miu gloves, adorned with an attached cocktail ring
Elle McPherson (as posted on WhoWhatWear), fashion picks seen on Stylecaster, Diane Kruger (from Elle UK)
Elle McPherson (as posted on WhoWhatWear), fashion picks seen on Stylecaster, Diane Kruger (from Elle UK)

Nicole’s Winter Covet Shop Picks

Since, clearly, I can’t get enough of black and white, two outfits to choose from…and be sure to check in with What’s New on Covet Shop: Items like this Burberry trench and Alexander Wang Tropical Wool vest won’t last long. Especially since we were recently featured on one of our favorite sites, SheFinds! Thanks to the editors there for thinking of us and helping spread the Covet Shop love.

Outfits, from left: Burberry trench, YSL Rhinestone sunglasses, Anna Corinna chain tote, Barbara Bui Mary Janes; Thread Social Belted Waist Coat, Alexander Wang wool vest, DVF Biby pant, Marc Jacobs pumps, Ferragamo Gancio Patch tote
Outfits, from left: Burberry trench, YSL Rhinestone sunglasses, Anna Corinna chain tote, Barbara Bui Mary Janes; Thread Social Belted Waist Coat, Alexander Wang wool vest, DVF Biby pant, Marc Jacobs pumps, Ferragamo Gancio Patch tote

Baby, it’s Cold Outside

Last, it’s been absolutely freezing here in New York yet this week I’ve seen lots of women scurrying around town with bare legs during work hours. Ladies, why? Literally, just the other [extremely windy] day I stood next to a shivering, bare-legged damsel on Broadway and Spring who – when the light turned – ran as fast as she could, curled over and click-clacking down the sidewalk, to her office. Is it just me or aren’t tights in? I can see forgoing stockings of any sort if you’re going to an evening event and wearing a gown, but for work?!?

Spring 2010 Fashion Week Wrap-Up, NYC

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Editors and fashionistas have packed up for Europe, but if NY Fashion Week is an indicator we look forward to the British, French and Italian interpretations of the upcoming spring 2010 nod to contrasts: Manic prints opposed to sexy tailoring; breezy looks against architectural; and past versus future. We can’t wait to start our Covet Shopping for spring in 3-4 months, so you’ll be able to mix our online designer clothes with the season’s latest in-store hits.

Manic Prints, Sexy Tailoring

Whether bold, floral, tribal or frisky, we absolutely can’t get enough of prints for spring—which ranged from graphic and festive (Marc by Marc Jacobs) to nature-inspired (Zero + Maria Cornejo, Costello Tagliapietra). Our hats off in particular to Brooklyn-based Costello Tagliapietra (who lives in my ’hood) for their waterless printing technique called AirDye—as reported by WWD—and to Anna Sui, whose opening look transported me back to my ’70s baton-twirling summers…

Anna Sui, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Proenza Schouler, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Costello Tagliapietra

Anna Sui, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Proenza Schouler, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Costello Tagliapietra, Thakoon

Or if you’re not feeling quite so explosive, try these tailored looks from Rachel Roy and 3.1 Phillip Lim, who paired a gathered neck, double breasted maxi vest with “Hardy” bootcut trousers.

Rachel Roy...3.1 Phillip Lim...

Metallics and pinstripes by Rachel Roy, belted vest and trousers by 3.1 Phillip Lim...

Feeling Breezy, or More Structured?

Donna Karan was lauded for the creativity and delicate splendor of her collection, while Matthew Ames found inspiration in geometry and color expression to celebrate “the freedom, ease and simplicity of American design.”

Matthew Ames, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein

Matthew Ames, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein

Looking to the Past…or the Future?

You choose. Here, one of Zac Posen’s chicadelic creations for spring, and Victor De Souza’s presentation of designs that have an “…avant-garde and futuristic feel while being light, playful and sophisticated.” It was a smashing month for Argentina indeed: Del Potro takes the US Open, and De Souza (also Argentinean) hit the fashion jackpot with a cover and spread in Vogue Italia’s September Couture edition. Fabulous. (We also liked that some models had alien-esque paraffin gloves—with nails peeking out—courtesy of Creative Nail Design.)

A look from Zac Posen's spring 2010 collection

A look from Zac Posen's spring 2010 collection

Striking a futuristic pose at the Victor De Souza presentation

Striking a futuristic pose at the Victor De Souza presentation

Click Your Heels

Monday, September 14th, 2009

It’s September already, and if you’re like us you’ve been lusting after a dream pair of new shoes (or boots) that will make your daily routine feel like a trip to Oz. Although we still have some time to keep wearing our summer dresses and sandals, fall fashion is so enticing that it actually makes us excited for cooler weather.

Fortunately, many of the trends that we loved from previous seasons are still prominent fixtures this fall, but with an updated (and often 80s) twist: Leggings are torn and ripped as modern grunge look; booties feature tiny peep-toes, tapered heels and hardware embellishments; pumps boast hidden platforms; Mary Janes stand out; and – while we still prefer the season’s pointy stilettos, the higher the better — flats make a comeback to complement a new androgyny.

However, the (literally) biggest shoe trend this season will be OTK (over the knee) and thigh-high boots.

Cases in point: Brian Atwood’s boot, left, or this bad-girl Hussein Chalayan ensemble in New York Magazine’s fall fashion issue (at right).

Brian Atwood boots; a rather daring Wall Street get-up, courtesy of these garter boots

Brian Atwood boots; a rather daring Wall Street get-up, courtesy of these garter boots

We covet the YSL Trib Two pump — hard to find, but easy to spot on celebs — as well as YSL’s hot red patent pumps and these smoking studded platforms by Miu Miu. Or, zip into something embellished with this flower-toe Giuseppe Zanottis.

Clockwise, from top left: YSL Trib Two, Miu Miu, YSL platform, Giuseppe Zanotti

Clockwise, from top left: YSL Trib Two, Miu Miu, YSL platform, Giuseppe Zanotti

Or, choose from any number of fall’s cut-out booties. These are by Valentino, but other stand-outs are a zip version from Sergio Rossi, or Prada’s Cutout Shoe bootie.

Match shoes to your skin tone to elongate the legs (especially in photos)

Match shoes to your skin tone to elongate the legs (especially in photos)

If your fashion budget doesn’t accommodate all these fabulous shoes, we’ve selected some on-trend Covet Shop styles here that are much more affordable!

Bally Steffi Suede Boots

Bally Steffi Suede Boots

Moschino Lace Up Booties

Moschino Lace Up Booties

Maison Martin Margiela Slash Ankle Boots

Maison Martin Margiela Slash Ankle Boots

Christian Louboutin Bloody Mary Python Pumps

Christian Louboutin Bloody Mary Python Pumps

Moschino Cheap and Chic Bowy Platforms

Moschino Cheap and Chic Bowy Platforms

Stylishly Embracing Your Love Handles

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Speaking of September issues, this month’s issue of Glamour stirred up quite a bit of excitement with its photo of gorgeous “plus-size” model Lizzie Miller on page 194. (We put “plus-size” in quotes since Lizzie hardly looks large, and we all know even size 2s can have little paunches when bending over.)

Thanks to streams of positive comments from readers, the New York Post reported on Tuesday that the magazine would run a nude shoot of other curvy models in a future issue. Here at Covet Shop, we couldn’t agree more: Fashion is for women of every shape and size, but it takes a savvy shopper to find those pieces that accentuate your assets while cleverly disguising what you’d prefer not to show off in public. So ladies of all sizes, strut your style with these hand-picked items for size 8s and up:

Since we’re moving into fall, here’s a complete outfit to bridge the season with class: A 3.1 Phillip Lim black Bow Tie Top paired with this Robert Rodriguez pencil skirt – with Badgley Mischka Mary Janes.

3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Bow Top

Silk Bow Top

Pencil Skirt

Pencil Skirt

Marsilia Mary Jane Pumps

Marsilia Mary Jane Pumps

With those same shoes, you may as well pick up this Michael Kors Collection pleated dress…with a little black cardigan, you’re ready day or night.

Pleated Dress

Pleated Dress

This brush stroke skirt, from Moschino Cheap and Chic, lives up to its name at $172.50. And why not pair it with the Phillip Lim Bow Tie Top?

Brush Stroke Skirt

Brush Stroke Skirt

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…

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