Stockholm blogger Elin is a master of youthful, feminine style. Here, she’s perfected the ultimate low-key Valentine’s Day look—it’s sweet, feminine and romantic, with a bright burst of poppy red to keep things seasonal but not overly cliché.
What type of shoes would you wear with this ensemble? A pair of shiny patent pumps, or simple T-strap flats? How about lace-up boots? Share your style suggestions with us in the comments below!
If you’ve ever thought, “I sure am curious to see what goes into creating ModCloth’s captivating homepages, but I just don’t have time to sit through the days — maybe even weeks — of all the preparing and shooting,” then do we have a fleet treat for you!
In this behind-the-scenes video of our current homepage, we’ve ‘expressed’ ourselves so that you can get a glimpse of the homepage photo shoot process in just under two minutes!
During my last voyage to the Big Apple, a friend introduced me to Meghan Sebold, the founder and designer of budding clothing line AFIA. The samples from the 26-year-old entrepreneur’s sustainable line are more than merely fashionable, though. If AFIA becomes a reality, it will generate wealth and economic mobility for Ghanaian textile vendors and seamstresses by connecting them to the U.S. market. All textiles are purchased from small vendors in Ghana, and sewn by seamstresses who are paid fair wages. And, for women in the U.S., AFIA will be a new option for stylish apparel that is affordable, transparent about its production process, and has a high social impact.
To make her goal of changing lives in Ghana a reality, Meghan is currently asking for donations on RocketHub to fund her trip back to Ghana so she can produce a Summer 2011 capsule collection. With only a week and $165 between her and her goal, we asked Meghan to tell us more about the story of AFIA.
What does Afia stand for, and how do you pronounce it?
It’s pronounced “Ah-fee-yuh.” It’s Twi, which is one of the two dialects spoken by the Ashanti people of Ghana. Everyone in that culture is named by the day that they were born on. I was born on a Friday, which in Twi is “Afia,” and during my time in Ghana, I was addressed as Afia!
Marketing Writer Angela with one of her favorite books.
How many of you wrote, “Read more books” on your 2011 resolution list? If you just raised your hand, then you’ve found the right blog post!
We want to help you fulfill that lit-minded resolution. Look for the return of our regular Book of the Month reviews of new novels, memoirs, and more! We’ve heard that you want to see more genre fiction, fashion histories, and anthologies, and hopefully we’ll have some for you!
And because we love you all, you still have an opportunity each month to win a copy of our featured book! For each review, we’ll ask you to join our discussion here on the blog. If you leave at least one comment answering our discussion question, you have a chance to be randomly chosen to win a book.
So, join us each month to see what we’re reading! Though there’s not a book giveaway right now, let’s get a discussion started anyway!
I have a feeling that I may be the last person on earth to have heard about it, but during a late night channel surfing session last evening, I happened upon the first episode of IFC’s new sketch comedy series, Portlandia. I was definitely able to appreciate the way that Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen poke fun at the ‘Portland lifestyle,’ especially considering the striking similarities to my own fair city of San Francisco. But when I saw this clip titled “Put A Bird On It” while reading Design Sponge this morning, it pretty much sealed the deal… with a bird on it.
One of my main New Year’s resolutions is to eat more dense, leafy greens, so I was beyond excited to try one of the quick ‘n’ simple arugula recipes in my favorite new cookbook, The San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market Cookbook.
Arugula is typically known as a tart salad green, but as it turns out, the leafy vegetable, with origins in the Mediterranean and enough vitamin C and potassium to make your doctor proud, can be used to spice up a boring pasta dish. So, without further ado, here’s the recipe for Penne with Wilted Arugula, Olive Oil, and Goat Cheese.
I’ve been told that my inner animal is a meerkat. I guess that’s a good thing, right? Eh, whatever. Who cares about inner animals? The thing that’s on my mind (and that of anyone who has looked at fashion lately) is outer animals—the kind you wear because your clothing is printed with them.
For those of you who are howling, “How do I pull off these prints?” here are some styling ideas for you! We tooksome of our favorite animal prints, and created five different outfits in boho, retro, indie, edgy, and girly styles.
Check out the sets below and let us know: Do you have a favorite animal print? And, does it match your inner animal?
And, in case you were wondering, we’ve sweetened the deal by giving you free shipping on any contiguous U.S. order over $100. So, settle in for some serious shopping, and cuddle up to the Cozy Up Sale now!
Meet Elsie of A Beautiful Mess! She’s a DIY extraordinaire, a designer, a boutique owner, and an inspiring blogger. Not only does Elsie post adorable outfit pics, her blog also includes nifty downloadable e-courses on topics ranging from patchwork quilting to blogging. Her site is truly a lifestyle blog for the vintage lover, and you’ll get lost in her color-saturated photographs. Find out a little bit about the gal behind the blog by reading her interview, see how she styled her namesake dress, and peruse her ModCloth picks.
If you feel like your look could use a distinct dose of character, we recommend fastening an adorable brooch to your jacket lapel, sweater or scarf! For a sampling of savvy accessories, check out our most-loved handmade Etsy brooches, pictured above. We’re especially smitten with the hanging laundry collar pin, and the sweet polar bears made by one of our favorite indie designers, Olivia Mew.
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Mimic Elin’s sweet Valentine’s Day outfit with the Jukebox Tights in the Pony, Latest News Top, and the In the Marketplace Skirt.
