Wearing tons of layers and a bulky coat is starting to feel a bit monotonous as we dream of the quickly approaching spring weather, so I thought I’d try my hand at styling three (San Francisco) winter looks with the classic Met Your Match Coat by British designer Miss Patina. Just a little bit of layering inspiration for a chilly day!
Name: Alfie
Age: 8 months
Breed: Chihuahua/Dachshund mix
“I’ve had Alfie for just over a month and a half, but it was love at first sight for both of us!” says ModSquad Coordinator and PR Assistant Emily. “I first saw Alfie on a visit to the shelter, with his tail between his legs, aimlessly following the other dogs around. He was by far the most scared and timid of the bunch. My heart immediately went out to him, and he seemed elated to have someone give him the love and attention he needed. I knew then that we were meant to be!”
Since his first day in the ModCloth offices, this pint-sized pup had stolen the heart of many a ModEmployee with his over-sized ears and sparkling personality. Always the the social butterfly, Alfie loves being wherever the puppy party is, playing with the other ModDogs, and rough-housing with his two doggy “aunts”: Emily’s parents’ dogs Roxy and Mia!
“Alfie has grown in confidence immensely since his days at the shelter and he couldn’t be happier to join the ModDog family!” says Emily.
From literary conferences to late-night readings, the modern poet ends up spending lots of time on the road. With the Santra Cruz Poetry Festival just around the bend, I’ve gathered up the must-have items for today’s traveling writer. While events like these are great for making professional connections, the best part about a poetry festival is hanging out with my fellow poet friends, making new ones, and gushing over the latest literary news. Plus, I just know someone will squeal when they see my letter tile pouch or typewriter necklace.
1. Tights for Every Occasion in Light Grey 2. Just My Typewriter Necklace 3. To the Letter Pouch 4. Rabbit Reader Pen Holder 5. Books and Pencil Skirt 6. Raindrops Falling on My Tote
I am a little obsessed with the hit ’90s show, Seinfeld. More specifically, I am a little obsessed with the sole female character in the ensemble cast, Elaine Benes. Quirky and confident, Elaine was always my role model, both in life (I’m not gonna lie — the fact that “Laney” worked at J. Peterman was probably one of the chief motivations in my becoming a fashion writer) and in style.
Seinfeld was a sitcom for the ’90s, and Elaine’s wardrobe of bohemian midi skirts, menswear-inspired layers, and, of course, Peterman staples like “Himalayan walking shoes” and “urban sombreros” captured the decade’s coolest in laid-back, downtown chic.
Who: Katie of Is It Secret, Is It Safe
What: Vintage wool jacket that’s part of traditional Austrian dress
Where: Vintage store in St. Louis
How Much: $4
When I Use It: ”All the time! It’s a great shade of red that matches a lot of things, and it’s also super warm, which is great for cold St. Louis winters.”
Shopping Tips: “I’m a big fan of looking at the men’s section in thrift stores! There are a lot of hidden gems. I’ve found that they generally have the best sweaters!”
HEY, BLOG READERS! We know you’re the cleverest vintage hunters around, which is why we want to hear the story of your Fave Find! E-mail favefinds@modcloth.com with a picture of you with your favorite vintage find (a rare record, a perfect pair of boots, or any other treasure), and answer the following: Who, What, Where, How Much, When I Use It, and Shopping Tips!
A few months ago, Support Analyst Megan debuted her first attempt at marbled nails. Her nails’ psychedelic swirls had the office swooning — especially her pals in the ModCloth Nail Klub. Since then, Megan’s become an expert in this colorful technique, and graciously shared her skills for the Nail Klub’s first beauty tutorial!
MATERIALS
A cup of room temperature water
At least 2 nail polish colors (thin polish works best)
1 clear or white base coat
Tape (we used packing tape since its extra sticky)
Toothpicks
Cotton swabs
Nail polish remover
1. Apply a base coat to your nails. Once it’s dry, use tape to mask off your nails. Wrap the tape around the back of your finger too, to protect it from polish.
When we happened upon Shareen Sarwar‘s blog, Vintage Mavens, we fell hopelessly in love. Her outfit photos have movement, color, drama, and even humor. She shoots her exploits with her husband, Jorge Rubiera, who is also the business partner behind her online shop. This dynamic duo designs and sells clothing inspired by their home in Miami, but Shareen was born in Bangladesh and raised in New York.
We were lucky enough to get some exclusive behind-the-scenes pics that show Shareen and Jorge during a photo brainstorm session, as well as snaps of Shareen working in her New York home. You’ll want to see how she daringly styles her namesake tunic as a mini-dress, and of course peruse her fierce ModCloth faves.
Image via Geneviève Godbout
When I first laid eyes on the sweet illustrations of Geneviève Godbout, I was smitten. With my love of vintage dresses, how could I resist her adorable girls bedecked in vintage-style shifts and shirt-dresses? Inspired by the likes of ModGirl favorites Orla Kiely and Nadinoo, these darling drawings are not just lovely to look at, but also provide a dose of style inspiration. Accessorized with flower crowns and 60′s style make-up, these lovely illustrated ladies could just as easily exist in the pages of your favorite fashion magazine or on the cover of a style-centric tome.
Images via Geneviève Godbout
Image via Geneviève Godbout
All images via My Vintage Vogue
I’m going to start this post out with a Captain Obvious statement: Fashion is a way to express yourself. Or, as Susan put it in her closet tour video, it’s a way to decide who you want to be on any given day. This sentiment seems the driving force behind this 1953 Seventeen editorial, which I was immediately drawn to for both its sleek, svelte clothing and its status as a visual first-cousin to our In with the You stylebook.
Is your space craving some change? Only have an afternoon to spend sprucing? Welcome to the last installment of ‘Inside Story,’ our four-part interior design series featuring super simple, low-commitment projects you can conquer in just a few hours.
Our Associate Product Manager Fontaine will teach you how to create your own decorative wall decals using minimal supplies and simple skills. Don’t stress about sticking them either—Fontaine has some tips for bubble-free adhesion, too!
Part IV: DIY Wall Decals
by Fontaine, MC Associate Product Manager
Scissors
Pencil
Masking tape
Vinyl contact paper
Credit card or ruler
Downloadable patterns (linked below)
1. Print our flower vase or budding vine decal patterns onto standard-size printer paper. Use scissors to cut out printed patterns, place them atop contact paper, and trace with pencil.
2. Using scissors, cut out each piece of pattern.
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