Archive | February, 2009

Playdate

By ModCloth on February 11, 2009 in Street Style

[Originally posted on LOOKBOOK.nu]

Playful and simple are the names of the game, and these girls hit the nail on the head. Sometimes you don’t have to go all out to be fashionable. Pittsburgh is finally enjoying some pleasant …

California Here We Come (Again)

By ModCloth on February 10, 2009 in Misc.

[Image above: Banh Xeo Chay at Pho Cafe]

Tradeshows make up the bulk of our buying experience, but also we like to sprinkle in trips to Los Angeles every few months to visit the massive L.A. wholesale district and vendor …

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Who Needs Truffles When You've Got Ruffles

By aliciabmodcloth on February 10, 2009 in Contests

This week, we’re teaming up with Weardrobe to give you another chance to win your heart’s desire in the “Best Ruffled Look Contest.” As the style experts at Weardrobe say, “Ruffles can add flavor to any outfit, making …

"Something Sweet" Name It and Win Contest Winners

By aliciabmodcloth on February 10, 2009 in Contests

Once again, we were absolutely smitten with everyone’s adorable names! Sadly, we could only pick five, and here they are!

Day 1′s winner was Kendra, whose name, the Fresh Fraises Dress, perfectly captured the fun, sweet, spring-like spirit

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She Comes in Colors

By ModCloth on February 10, 2009 in Street Style

[Originally posted on Hel-Looks.com]

While I would have gone with a faux fur hat, the look itself is still missed-connection-worthy. The bright scarf adds so much to a neutral look. I wish ModCloth had an office in Helsinki. They …

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Coats for Cubs!

By ModCloth on February 9, 2009 in Misc.

Calling all vintage lovers and thrifting masters! We need your assistance (and so do cute little animals)!

The Humane Society of the United States has launched a campaign called Coats for Cubs, and we think you ModLovers across the country …

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Top Ten Movies to Watch When You're Snowed In

By ModCloth on February 9, 2009 in Misc.

[Images above (clockwise from middle): 1. The Shining 2. When Harry Met Sally 3. Labyrinth 4. The Star Wars Trilogy 5. Fight Club]

The snow is falling, your car is stuck in the driveway and they just announced on …

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ModCloth Needs a New BFF: Love Poems Contest

By ModCloth on February 9, 2009 in Contests

The ModCloth BFF contest is back, and this time we’re giving away $50 gift certificates to two of our lucky fans on Facebook!

All you have to do to enter the contest is:

Fan us on Facebook.
Post one short

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Something Sweet: Name It and Win, Day 5

By aliciabmodcloth on February 7, 2009 in Misc.

[Something Sweet, Name It and Win, Day 5]

Well, the time flew by, and with Valentines Day only a week away, this is your last chance to win something for the special day. Name this beautiful dress before midnight tonight …

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One Shoe to Rule Them All

By ModCloth on February 6, 2009 in Vintage

fav find

Who: Mod Lover and Skilled Vintage Shopper, Kat K. from AZ

What: A pair of colorful 80′s shoes – never worn!

Where: Kat picked these up at a bi-monthly parking lot “garage sale” hosted by a neighborhood antique store.

How …

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Who's Your Mommy?

By ModCloth on February 6, 2009 in Misc.

Keeping with today’s luv and Pit Bull themes, we discovered this doggie who began looking after some orphaned kittens.…

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A Look to Drill For

By aliciabmodcloth on February 6, 2009 in Street Style

Today’s Fashionista of the Week, picked from ModCloth Style Exchange Flickr Group, is ‘emma_brown!’ We love that she found a way to brighten a day at the dentist with such a cute ensemble, especially sporting the Birthday Girl Headband. …

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