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Covetshop.com featured in InStyle

Nancy — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:48:14 +0000

Last week, the November 2010 issue of InStyle hit stands and we were ecstatic to see the covetshop.com feature in Best of the Web 2010. The lovely Rachel McAdams graced the cover looking pretty in pink.

November 2010

Best Online Shopping

The Burberry Gloves featured were sold immediately and we wish we had more! If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, make sure you do and turn to page 234 to see the feature!

Many thanks to InStyle for selecting us as as one of the top 223 sites you love!

A Few of Our Favorite (Digital) Things

nicolekaldes — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:17:34 +0000

While the fashion industry is infamous for dragging its well-shod feet when it comes to embracing social and digital media, but in the past couple years designers have been stepping off the page — with some pretty creative executions. That being said, the coolest (fashion) ad I’ve seen in some time just launched for Burberry’s A/W 2010 collection.

Fashion, in Digital Motion

Check it: Ten stunning models (including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and many of whom are musicians) through Mario Testino’s sumptuous lens, and six interactive, 3-D videos set to music by the Waterboys. Powered by motion responsive images, this allows you to take a closer twirl at that shearling collar, military button or studded clutch that caught your eye. Or she how the clothes look in virtual motion.

Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey says he wants those viewing this to not just see the images, but ”to feel a part of what we have created; connecting people through technology, music, the collections, the attitude, and the emotion captured.”

Go, Burberry. And as WWD notes, about 40% of the brand’s total ad spend is now digital.

Burberry's A/W 2010 digital campaign: You call the shots and control the motion

We’ve had Burberry on Covet Shop before, but it usually sells out quickly so be sure to check back often…

Cyber-Hopping Bridesmaids

A new Cynthia Rowley bridesmaid collection that also rewards you for checking in on Foursquare? No, you’re not dreaming. Cynthia Rowley Bridesmaids launched early last month in partnership with Foursquare, and retailer Lovely Bride also offered incentives to shoppers who “checked in” via the virtual, location-based community.

One of Cynthia Rowley's dresses from her new bridesmaid collection

I’ve lived through some horrifying bridesmaid’s dresses in the past, so – for one — I would have welcomed this chic collection years ago. In the meanwhile and spaking of weddings, should you be so lucky as to be a guest, not a bridesmaid, we have some gorgeous Covet Shop items straight from the runway that we’d recommend just for you (below). And please, ladies, remember not to upstage the bride. It’s simply unbecoming.

Hot little Calvin Klein number for all your upcoming wedding affairs...

This Tibi dress is ideal for a mid- to late-afternoon garden wedding.

Let's not forget the party shoes...Miu Miu Capretto Jewel Sandals, Prada Wedge Thongs

Enfin, Quelque Chose Française…

Marion Cotillard, Vogue's July cover girl

I absolutely love Marion Cotillard and La Vie En Rose, so I’ll leave you with this lush shoot (again, by Testino) of Marion Cotillard on Vogue.com, where you can see a quick video interview of her with scenes from this “reportage” shoot. This also inspires me to build in a little extra time in the a.m. to try to get my hair to look like this, since I pretty much have the same cut. Love the styling in this spread? Might we suggest the following on Covetshop.com…

Tibi Lace Shift, Vera Wang Rhinestone Flower Necklace, Miss Urbanette Dome Satchel, Dolce & Gabbana

New Year’s Musings

nicolekaldes — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:00:27 +0000

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

: 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)

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

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?!?