About Jenn

Jenn's first career aspiration was to be a dinosaur. After her kindergarten teacher informed her that couldn't happen, she decided she would be the next best thing: a writer. Aside from writing, Jenn loves chambray shirts, all cacti, and good typography.

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Happy Fourth of July

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Fourth of July

It’s the Fourth of July, which means we’re out of the office to take care of important tasks such as filling up on grilled goodies at BBQ parties, getting our patriotism on at showings at Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, unleashing …

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Flora Meets Fauna: Kari Herer’s Fantastical Mixed Media Art

Classification systems bend and blur in artist Kari Herer’s photo-illustration hybrids, which pair flora and fauna in ways that never fail to make us go a little weak in the knees. Mother Nature, dare we say that you’ve got competition?

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Fashion in Film: Moonrise Kingdom


All images via Focus Films and IMBD.

Take Wes Anderson’s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom, as a sign of two things — that summer is finally here, and that come this Halloween, many a Margot Tenenbaum costume will be retired …

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Bookmark This: Industry of One

File this under “Things We Wish We’d Thought of Ourselves But Love Too Much to Really Care.” This week, our team is crushing on Industry of One, a newly hatched periodical that explores the relationship between our work and …

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Meet the ModDog: Knoxy

Yorkiepoo Knoxy

ModDog Knoxy Yorkiepoo

Name: Knoxy
Age: 3
Breed: Yorkiepoo

We informally introduced you to Knoxy when he was a wee pup, but now that he’s turned three, we figured it was high time we gave him a proper blog debut. So, everyone, …

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So Long and Farewell, Wedding Guests!


Goodness gracious! Is this week over already? It’s said that time flies when you’re having fun, and if that’s the case, this week has felt as fleeting as a bouquet toss. While it may be time for us to unravel …

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Fan Fare: Athena’s Vintage Hollywood Glam Wedding


All images courtesy of  White Shutter Photography.

One of our favorite facts about life at ModCloth is that when it comes to inspiration, we often find it in you! During our monthlong prep for this year’s wedding guide, …

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‘Shop Talk: Our Graphic Designers Share their Fave Wedding Invitations

Looking for an wedding invitation that possesses charm, personality, and won’t be easily forgotten? You need a professional. We asked our crack team of graphic designers to advise us on how to make a memorable RSVP request, and what their favorite invitations of the moment are.

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Ready to Make a Splash?

Rain, rain, come and stay! If these April showers are seriously cramping your style, we recommend arming yourself with a couple of cute and rain-ready items to keep the elements at bay. Whether you’re looking to save your belongings from …

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Oh, Ohio! Touring Cleveland with The Dainty Squid

For this month’s tour, we cruised over to Cleveland, Ohio to see Kaylah of The Dainty Squid. Kaylah gave us the deets on everything from Cleveland’s best bite to a “vintage department store” that will make you never want to leave town.

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March at Large: This Month at ModCloth, By the Numbers

March at ModCloth, by the Numbers

Have you done anything new or noteworthy, or just plain fun, this month? Do share!…

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Just Like a Pillow


All images via Nikki McWilliams. Above, her Chocolate Digestive cushion.

Satisfy your sweet tooth and any redecoration cravings with these biscuit pillows from Etsy seller Nikki McWilliams. These cute, calorie-free cushions are screen printed and sewn in the …

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Tour Brunei (by Video!) with Lost in the Haze

Hear that? It’s adventure calling. For this month’s Travel Bug feature, we asked intrepid blogger Jo, of Lost in the Haze, to give us a tour of Brunei, Borneo. As you’ll soon discover, this Southeast Asian sultanate is home …

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