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

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

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

On point were panelists Deirdre Sullivan (Social Media, PR, & Partnership Director at IDEELI), Orli Sharaby (Sr. Social Marketing Strategist, Lifestyle at 360i) and Ziv.

Needless to say, our ears perked up when the discussion turned to…

1) Up High or Down Low: Do trends emerge from haute couture or street style?

At left, remixed street style looks from Looklet, on-the-street with the Sartorialist, and a look from the Weardrobe 100. Couture runway looks at right

This is, as panelists pointed out, about the creative vision, inspiration and fantasy of couture — as opposed to real human beings going about their daily lives (albeit very stylishly). Who’s inspiring whom and despite the tension between the two, are they more intertwined than may be obvious? According to Ziv, the most inspirational online style influencers are focused on unique pieces that represent who they are; and the key is mixing high and low. “There are no more trends, seasons are irrelevant,” she says. “They are all about putting their personality out there.”

2) The future of fast fashion, vintage and consignment

Fast fashion? It has it’s place, but — said panelists — for bloggers and new designers using social media to promote their brand, building identity and voice means pieces that feel fresh. “No one needs another jersey dress in this economy,” said Sullivan.

“People are consuming way too much,” said Ziv. “Now, I’m seeing people buying, wearing and selling to the next generation. These objects can and should be preserved — not something disposable.”

We agree. A quality garment has a history, a story that can and should be passed along.

Vintage bags, grab 'em while they're hot. From left: Louis Vuitton Neo Cabby GM; Chanel Vintage Floral; Bottega Veneta Clutch

Case in point: Almost all our vintage pieces — such as all the hot items we listed in this first post about Virtual Vintage in October (including my faves, the Dior floral pant) — get swiped up so fast it’s become hard to keep up. However, on a sad note the NY Post recently reported that many of the classic vintage shops on 7th and 9th streets in the East Village and throughout the city have had to close shop. Let’s hope that’s not the case. We need on and offline inspiration in our constant hunt for those iconic pieces around which to craft personal style.

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

We have all seen this fashion Don’t: The overzealous fashionista wearing not just the designer logo handbag but matching logo shoes, hat, scarf, and belt all wrapped up in one. You may even spot this fashion Don’t enclosing his/her gadgets (iPod, cell phone, you name it) with logo cases. We get it, you love the designer and therefore bought every item emblazoned with their logo. It’s okay if you have been this fashion victim, we have too! The trick is…pulling off the logo look without being fashionably ostracized.

Designer logo wear can be chic, if worn correctly, or just plain tacky. So in understanding how to achieve this look, it is important to know these two key rules.

Logo Rule No. 1. Wear one designer logo piece at a time. The rest of your outfit should not scream with logos, so try pairing a scarf, such as the Dior Silk Logo Scarf, with a plain loose fitted T-shirt and a dark denim jeans, like the Frankie B. Uptown Jean.

Perfect for a night out or an afternoon of shopping. Dior Silk Logo Scarf, Frankie B. Uptown Jeans

Another case in point: While we all fall in love with brands, it’s also easy to fall victim to over-logo syndrome. For example, sporting all three of these Gucci accessories at once would certainly be a fashion DON’T, but wearing any of these pieces separately would definitely be a fashion DO.

Tasteful worn separately, overkill all at once. Gold Ring Logo Handbag SOLD, Canvas Flats SOLD, and Gold Ring Logo Belt

Logo Rule No. 2. Keep in mind that good logo investment pieces are best from timeless brands, which will transcend seasons and trends, if mixed in with an of-the-moment outfit. See below for some perfect examples from Dior and Gucci.

Oh So Stylish. Dior Casquette Logo Hat, Gucci GG Velvet Logo Boots and Horsebit Clutch

Please keep these Logo Rules in mind as you Covet Shop for online accessories! Happy shopping.