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Test Your Celebrity Style

nicolekaldes — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:26:02 +0000

Since Covet Shop is dedicated to serving up spot-on trends and the most up-to-date merchandise, here’s proof: We noticed celebs from Emily Blunt to Eva Longoria wearing Covet Shop finds currently available on the site (for much less, of course…but you already knew that).

Think you know your celebrity style? See if you can guess who was wearing the items below: Was it …Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, Lauren Conrad, Erykah Badu, Eva Longoria, or Jada Pinkett-Smith? Find out after the jump.

The Celebrity Shoes (that I’m drooling over…)

Sky-high platforms, not for the shy: From left, Fendi T-Strap Sandals; YSL Tribute Sandals; YSL Tribute Canvas Leopard Pumps

The Effortless Glamour Dress (for cleave-y ladies)

Lauren Moffatt Abstract Dress

The Hollywood Sunglasses (for avoiding paparazzi)

The summer's must-have: Tom Ford Charles Aviator sunglasses

How’d you do? Here’s the celebrity lineup…

Fendi Lisa T-Straps and Lauren Moffatt Dress: Kim Kardashian

Kim: Always on the move and wearing our Covet Shop looks

Tom Ford Charles Aviators: Emily Blunt and Nicole Richie

Emily and Nicole: Stylishly undercover

YSL Tribute Sandals: Lauren Conrad

Looking fab in casual and cool outfit

YSL Tribute Canvas Platform: Eva Longoria, Erykah Badu, Jada Pinkett-Smith

Rocking our favorite shoe at the step-and-repeat

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?!?

Covet Shoposcope – Sagittarius

nicolekaldes — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:44:36 +0000

Sagittarians, it’s your month. Just in time for the end of the year and the beginning of a new one, we thought we’d start a new monthly Covet Shop feature dedicated to the 12 signs of the Zodiac.

Let’s start with Sag’s style icons: Namely, celebrity Sagittarians who are totally badass and reckless – like Tina Turner, Kim Basinger, Tyra Banks, and Jim Morrison. How can you go wrong?

Sagittarius style icons, daring and dangerous

A fire sign, Sagittarius (the archer), is infamous for its good-natured yet reckless lust for life and – to quote the Darkside Zodiac – “anarchic joy of sheer naughtiness.” Sagittarians have been bit by the lure of wanderlust, and seek life’s meaning through a never-ending string of adventure. Above all, if you are a Sagittarius you are most likely an extrovert and, that being said, we’ve picked out some key pieces that demand attention.

The ultimate Sagittarius statement: A Femme Fatale Manolo Blahnik Nezin ankle boot

Look-at-me YSL Garnier ring and Louis Vuitton Neo Cabby logo bag

DSquared2 Cable Knit Fur Trim jacket, ideal for that spontaneous shopping trip to Moscow

Happy Birthday, Sag! Also, don’t forget: To celebrate the season, free ground shipping on orders of $300…

Virtual Vintage

nicolekaldes — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:05:39 +0000

Maybe it’s because of the current craze overMad Men, but vintage shopping seems to have increased in popularity of late. Celebrities have always been big fans of wearing vintage gowns to red-carpet events (who can forget that Angie wore a $26 dress, snatched up at LA’s Wasteland, to the 2007 “Mighty Heart” premiere), but they are also known for prowling flea markets for unique finds.

But don’t take it from us: Style icons such as Kate Moss and Zooey Deschanel know how to do it right. The trick? Cleverly mixing vintage to create looks that are modern and uniquely yours. And don’t forget – if you’re very creative, like Kate was when her Vintage Dior accidentally ripped at a 2007 V&A event, you can always alter your vintage finds to make them even more personal.

Kate goes from Glamourous to Rocker by cutting her vintage Dior gown

As an extra bonus, there’s no easier way to go green than by buying used or vintage clothing.

It’s a pretty simple concept: By recycling fashion, demand goes up for the vintage/resale market, which can help reduce global impact of clothing manufacturing. Another effect is purely inspirational. As other designers take note of consumers’ appetite for used clothing, they may be encouraged to use recycled materials in their new lines. Below, some of our favorite Covet Shop online vintage designer finds.

Sorry, but how can you live without these vintage Dior floral pants?

A vintage dress line-up. From left: DVF Justin Wrap Dress with Chain Print, Vivienne Tam Embroidered Dress, and Narciso Rodriquez Seam Dress

These vintage deals have SOLD, but that's all the more reason to Covet Shop often for vintage finds! Dior Vintage Austria Sunglasses, Pollini Chair Jacket, Chanel Lambskin Backpack Bag