About Julie O.

A lover of all things vintage and vintage-inspired, Julie bought her first 1950’s frock in the fifth grade. Since then, Julie has become a self-described connoisseur of vintage and thrift shopping, which she shares on her blog, Orchid Grey. When she’s not scouring the racks for the perfect vintage skirt, this native New Englander can be found deftly navigating the slopes of a ski mountain, taking road-trips to the beach, and exploring new places with a vintage camera in her hand.

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A Full Wardrobe For Under $100? It Does Exist… in 1967!

This spread from 1967 might just be genius, combining the novelty of paper dolls with the real-world practicality of an affordable wardrobe.

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Fave Finds: Marlyn’s Perfect Purse

I use this bag pretty much everyday! It goes with everything and is the perfect size

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Vow to Wow: Behind the Scenes with Our Latest Vintage Collection

Whether you’ll soon be sashaying down the aisle, or just looking for a wedding-worthy addition to your closet, our first-ever vintage wedding collection, Vow To Wow, will have you exclaiming, “I do!”

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Fave Finds: Elana’s Elegant Cardigan

Whenever I want to make a feminine outfit even more feminine, which basically means all the time!

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We Love Irana Douer’s Artwork, Yes We Do!

Artist Irana Dour’s bright and bold illustrations feature vibrant hues, simple shapes, and eye-catching details. If we can’t have cat-shaped glasses, admiring these wonderful works is the second best thing.

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Laura McKellar’s Embroidered Beauties

With spring nearly sprung, have you been on the lookout for a little pastel inspiration to brighten up these last few weeks of winter? Fear not, for Laura McKellar’s gorgeous mixed media artwork is here to add a floral flourish to your day!

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Fave Finds: Laura’s Vintage Wool Suit

My mother is the one that really got me into thrift shopping and bargain hunting, and I always come back to her advice: ‘If you like it and the price is right, don’t let the size on the tag prevent you from at least trying it on.’

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No Lie: We Love Daily Dishonesty!

Created by graphic designer and illustrator Lauren Hom, Daily Dishonesty is a beautifully illustrated compendium of the minor misrepresentations that we all cop to every now and then.

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A Fashionable Fete: ModCloth’s First Plus Fit Party!

On February 7, ModCloth hosted its first-ever Plus Fit Fete in Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square to celebrate our ever-expanding collection of vintage-inspired and indie plus-size fashions!

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Perfect Pairings: A Valentine’s Headband DIY & Outfit Ideas from the ModStylists

With Valentine’s Day just days away, have you thought about how you’ll show your love? Today, our ModStylists are here with an easy Valentine’s headband DIY, and two sweet outfits to wear it with!

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Hitting the High Note: Neyla of The Lumineers Visits the ModCloth Office!

Unless you’ve been residing beneath a rock for the past year, chances are you’ve heard folk-rock band The Lumineers’ rollicking hit “Ho Hey” at least once.

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Nothing Says “I Love Shoe” Like DIY Shoe Clips!

Tired of wearing your heart on your sleeve? Why not try something new and wear it on your shoe! These DIY shoe clips are not only super simple to create, but are an easy way to breathe new life into a favorite pair of shoes.

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New York, New York: What to Wear to Fashion Week

With New York Fashion Week just days away, have you thought about what you’ll wear? Today, I’ve styled ModEmployee Taryn in three NYFW-worthy looks sure to stun, whether you’re descending upon NYC or following along from the comfort of home.

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All That Jazz: Fabulous Fashion Inspiration from the Roaring Twenties

1920s fashion inspiration
All images via A Certain Cinema

If you’re eagerly awaiting the release of The Great Gatsby film as much as we are, you’ll surely be smitten with these vintage, 1920s photos from A Certain Cinema, the go-to blog for …

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