This week I am Coveting...

There's a Whistles two minutes from my flat and it's currently in the window, so every time I walk by my heart breaks a little. This is no ordinary boyfriend blazer, the fit is killer (straight through the body with high armholes and slim sleeves) and the most amazing shoulder seaming. Lush fabric, too. Wearable, a little directional, and completely covetable! Also (alas) £135.00.

16 years ago

londonkiwi (now back in NZ)

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I know exactly the one you are talking about and have tried it on too! It is slightly too long for my short body, but I can see it looking fab on you Ele.

16 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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I tried these on at a DSW by my mom's house yesterday, and I fell in love.
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7516651/c/3.html
I didn't buy them because they were $65, and now I am kicking myself. I thought that I could find them cheaper online, I can't find anywhere near as low as that price online.
I desperately need sandals for summer, and these were were very comfortable and I love the studs.

16 years ago

londonkiwi (now back in NZ)

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I need some flat sandals too, I threw out last year's ones and I am hoping that I don't regret it! They were Hush Puppies and oh so comfortable!

I also quite like this bag... http://www.asos.com/Fiorelli/F.....clr=Bronze

I like ruffles, but don't tend to wear them much because I find that they can add bulk. But I do like this bag and it would go well from day to night.

16 years ago

rute

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Oh.. I have sp many stuff I want... I could go on for ever:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....7&P=2

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=50017

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....5&P=1

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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I ordered this today in white, I really want to be spring ready this year. I love the jewelled button on the back and will add my pearls and skinny jeans (fab price)
http://www.asos.com/American-R.....8;clr=Navy
I would have added these but I fear the heel is a little high (again a fab price)
http://www.office.co.uk/womens.....4/16268/1/

Ele, that jacket is amazing. I love Whistles but can only shop the sale.

Fi, I prefer the black but both look so cute.

16 years ago

Ele

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Julie, I love Whistles so much- it's one thing I will sorely miss when/if Andrew and I ever get this immigration thing sorted out, and move home to Canada. I try to tell myself that at least I'll have Club Monaco back then, but really- there's no comparison!

But you're right, it's such a pricey brand- I almost never buy things full-price there. I think it's gotten even more expensive since Jane Sheperdson took the reins.

16 years ago

Dusty

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Adding my little covet (it may turn into a purchase, or at least a fabric purchase so I can do it myself since I can actually buy that fabric).

http://www.barijonline.com/liz.....llows.html

I'm thinking it would look cute with my little green easter dress.

16 years ago

April

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Coveting this: http://www.anntaylor.com/catal.....pe=Regular

and wondering why I did not buy it last week when AT had 40% off one full-price item...

16 years ago

londonkiwi (now back in NZ)

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And this week:

- this jacket from Reiss' 1971 collection - http://www.reiss.co.uk/shop/wo.....hie/stone/ and also this one http://www.reiss.co.uk/shop/wo.....ctricblue/

- this Karen Millen dress - http://www.karenmillen.com/Mod.....3000053877

- there was also a tunic/dress on ASOS by Mango that clearly was so beautiful that it sold out!

16 years ago

Beth

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I want a pair of Frye Carson shorties (the ones in the YLF store) so badly I can taste it. I'd wear them everywhere, which should justify the price, but I just can't bring myself to pull the trigger.

16 years ago

Anonymous

I want the Frye Veronicas in grey in the YLF store. Do you think they will go on sale or is that unlikely with Frye boots?

16 years ago

Isabel

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I want a Michele watch with a black alligator strap in goldtone ( I have the silvertone and I am as in love with it 5 years later as I was on the day we met ) I would prefer an automatic or solar, but I can't find one :

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....rchresults

also :

http://www1.talbots.com/online.....e=cat70012

http://www.endless.com/Cole%20.....B00264GYRQ

16 years ago

shana

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I have shoes on the brain right now. These are probably a little too funky for me now but I still love the styling:

http://shop.coclico.com/detail.....038;skip=7

http://shop.coclico.com/detail.....038;skip=3

http://shop.coclico.com/detail.....038;skip=1

16 years ago

Angie

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Fab stuff, ladies!

I desperately want the perfect black tuxedo jacket, especially since we'll be going to a destination wedding in May.

16 years ago

londonkiwi (now back in NZ)

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Me too Angie!

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Angie and Fi, what are looking for in your perfect tuxedo jacket?

16 years ago

Anonymous

I was going to ask the same thing. I'd love to hear a description of a tuxedo jacket.

Also Ele, what do you mean when you say the jacket has high arm holes? I don't understand what high armholes are.

I am coveting these.

http://www.thefryecompany.com/.....96BLK.aspx

and these,

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7597033/c/20234.html

I'm waiting for Zappos to re stock the sandals.

16 years ago

Sarah

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One of the many things I'm coveting, hehe.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....hoppingbag

16 years ago

Claudia

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San's new WIW loot.

16 years ago

londonkiwi (now back in NZ)

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My ideal tux jacket would look something like this - http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/63415

Jackets are tricky for me (there is a reason I only have one), but I think a jacket like this would be so timeless and see me through at least the next 15 years. At the moment my job requires attending evening events and this type of jacket would solve a lot of worries.

16 years ago

cciele

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Joy -- yes, Fryes go on sale. I got my Veronicas for more than half off.

I'm very intrigued by the tux jacket trend, but I'm not much of a structured jacket gal so will content myself watching how others style theirs.

I am coveting the perfect leather jacket, but unfortunately am not sure what that is for me yet!

16 years ago

Ele

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San, I love those boots! Now I've coveting them, too

Re: high armholes. This is when a jacket or other tailored item is cut quite slim in the armhole and sleeve, to create a slimming and elongated look. If you're wearing something with sleeves now, trying sticking out your arm and grabbing the spare fabric in the armpit. Imagine if the side seam went higher up into the space: the sleeve opening would be smaller, and the sleeve would have to be cut slimmer to accommodate, yes? Think Dior's New Look!

I LOVE super-slim sleeves so I'm all about this in tailoring. Nothing bothers me more than jackets and coats with loads of excess, baggy fabric in the upper arms. That's why I love my new jacket so much

16 years ago

Angie

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And probably why you've given up on batwings, Ele :0). Armholes that are cut high are relatively slimming too.

Fiona, I can't imagine that you're hard to fit for a jacket! I need to take you shopping.

Julie, I want a classic, fitted tuxedo jacket, hip length, with perfect satin lapels. Nothing too cropped, too long or with patch pockets. And then of course, it has to fit my dainty shoulders. Not so easy, even when you're prepared to pay a little extra.

16 years ago

Anonymous

I'll be watching for the perfect tuxedo jacket to make an appearance.

I have a couple of new interesting jackets that I will photograph and post soon. I don't know if they are called Tuxedo jackets or not. I'll post and ask.

Not sure if this fits in the category of coveting, but after seeing the flowing, layering, silky fabrics in Angie and Greg's pictures from NYFW, I have been ordering pieces made to layer in that manner. I have a few days of playing dress up in my future and will photograph that too.
I'm just so excited about the style right now, even thoug in reality those styles at NYFW are really for next fall.

16 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Yeah San, the looks for NYFW are for the fall but there is nothing to stop you looking beautifully fashion forward!

16 years ago

Laura

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Such fun coveting items from everyone! My current wish list includes a casual cotton turquoise summer dress -- yet to be located -- and some of those Graziano beads from Angie's store .... maybe in coral or yellow. Oh, and a pair of Fidjis to wear with it.

16 years ago

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