Favorite Blogger: Jennine from The Coveted
At Shopbop, we spend a lot of time reading magazines and blogs, chalking it up to research (it is, we swear). And though our list of bookmarked sites is long, there are a few favorites we can’t help but check out every day. This week, we’re talking to the stylish ladies behind some of our favorite fashion blogs.
“The Coveted is about style without compromise.” So says the mission statement of this favorite eclectic blog. Launched and managed by Jennine Tamm Jacob, The Coveted covers fashion, beauty, and all things style, showcasing Tamm Jacob’s own multifarious looks (if a person could get a master’s degree in mixing prints, she’d have it). Here she talks about why she started blogging, her sojourn in Europe, and her covetable sense of style.
Jennine Tamm Jacob, founder of The Coveted. Photos courtesy of The Coveted.
When and why did you launch The Coveted?
Well, The Coveted began in February 2007, and why, well there is a long story and a short story. The short story is I started The Coveted as a way to keep myself occupied. The long story is that I had been reading blogs avidly and was looking to change my career, so I started a blog to document what I was passionate about. It turned out I loved blogging about fashion so much it kind of overtook my life.
The Coveted mingles your personal style with favorite bloggers, runway highlights, and Sonja’s beauty posts. Is there a method to your blogging madness?
Haha. Not really. It's pretty much just madness.
You recently got back from a spell abroad. How did living in Europe influence your style?
Being in Europe influenced my style in a way, but that's hard to quantify. I had always read European blogs and I went to university in London and my husband's German, so I think my approach to a lot of things is more international. But I would say that while I was there I hardly shopped at all. Buying is a whole different experience in Europe. I noticed that it's so easy to buy in America—we make it very tempting!
You also created Independent Fashion Bloggers. Can you tell us a little more about it, and about your motivation behind starting it?
Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) is a resource where bloggers can ask questions and get answers to the ins and outs of blogging. I started it just over two years ago when I had some questions about how to monetize my blog The Coveted, and some of the big professional blogging sites just didn't have the answers as they cater to a different market. IFB was basically created out of a rant, a rant that I think a lot of other bloggers had, but [didn’t have] any place to come out with it.
How would you define your personal style?
My style? I'd say it's eclectic, a mix between my many moods, playful, serious, girly, tomboyish, and certainly urban. I try to source all kinds of clothes—vintage, designer, thrifted, repurposed, indie—because it makes for richer layers in the final outfit.
Who is your style icon?
Oh my... I'd like to say I don't have one, but I do: it's just a collective icon of everyone I know.
What’s one thing you’re seriously coveting right now? (Sorry for the pun—couldn’t resist.)
You know, I'm obsessing over winter wear. My first Chicago winter is approaching, and to be honest, I'm already freezing. So I'm looking at cozy chunky knits, wool tights, wool everything, and all the other obvious winter necessities like hats, mittens, coats. Either that or I'll be hiding at my mom's house in L.A. for the next few months.
For more from Jennine, visit The-Coveted.com.
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Absolutely love Jennie met her during fashion week and she is just as friendly as i've always imagined!
Posted by: Jillian | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I love Jennine! She has such a knack for layering, and always inspires me to wear the clothes in my closet in new ways!
Posted by: Market Publique | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Jennine is amazing! She has such a cute and creative style, which I love. Great pick :)
Posted by: PAPERFASHION | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Adore Jennine and her style is like none other!
Posted by: DWJ | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 01:23 PM
What a great feature! I'm a regular reader of The Coveted - it's wonderful to see such a fabulous blogger featured on ShopTalk. Looking forward to reading more of these posts.
Posted by: Skinnypurse | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 03:30 PM
oh my! thank you so much for the lovely write up and interview!
:)
Posted by: jennine | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 07:57 PM
And thank YOU for the great answers!
Everyone should check back all week. We have more Q&As going up!
Posted by: amie | Monday, October 26, 2009 at 09:19 PM
Jennine is the best!
Posted by: WendyB | Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Love The Coveted! Already a follower. Please check out our blog if you are inclined to do so:)
Love Shopbop just ordered the Jeffery Campbell Tick bootie
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:15 AM