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About Sarah

Who would have thought the little girl in the oversized Goofy T-shirt would grow up to work in fashion? Definitely not young Sarah; she was too busy singing her heart out to Whitney Houston. Today, her eclectic fashion tastes lean toward purses large enough to stash her latest read, way too high of a heel, and the occasional vintage baseball tee.

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Best Job Ever: Nikki Dinsmore, Sea Otter Aquarist

Sea Otter Aquarist. Do we need to tell you much more to convince you that Nikki Dinsmore has the best job ever? Nevertheless, you should check out the behind-the-scenes video anyway.

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Quote of the Day: ‘Where to Next?’ Inspired by J.K. Rowling

To commemorate our redesign, we tasked designer Ryan with creating a special design worthy of our new name and platform. We think his unicorn-laden creation went above and beyond.

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Fashion in Film: The Cosby Show

Why can’t all of life be like The Cosby Show? In this edition of Fashion in Film, we delve into our love of one of our favorite TV families.

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Quote of the Day: Fernando Pessoa on Loving Literature

In honor of National Poetry Month, Graphic Designer Ryan dreamed up this darling design to celebrate our large love for literature.

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Tour Talk: Behind the Scenes with Kate Nash

From her influences to her songwriting process, indie songstress Kate Nash opened up to us in a behind-in-scenes interview you just have to check out.

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The Method Behind the April Fool’s Madness

At the start of each year, a group of carefully chosen ModEmployees gather in a room to discuss one of our most-loved annual events: our April Fool’s Day prank.

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Fashion in Film: Sixteen Candles

Fashion in Film: 16 Candles, via The ModCloth Blog

Oh, is there anything more horrible than the turmoil of young unrequited love? If you ask Samantha Baker, most definitely not. Throw on top of that an entire family that’s forgotten your birthday — your sweet sixteenth — and you …

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Vintage Cats. That Is All.

Black Cat Auditions, via Life Magazine

Kitten on Step Photo, via The ModCloth Blog Image via Vintage Cat Faces

You would not believe the things that happen when left alone with a looming deadline and access to Pinterest. Actually, you probably know exactly what happens — you fall into a seemingly endless spiral of …

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Book It: Creative Bookcases For Your Literary Loves

Disaster Bookshelf

The only furniture to survive the six apartments I’ve passed through in my adult life is my bookshelves — my cherished bookshelves, which are filled with my most prized possessions.

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Vintage View: Traveling Back in Time with Joel Meyerowitz’s Photographs

It may be a controversial view, but when it comes to street style photography, my favorite aspect isn’t the amazing ensembles, but the city backdrops that play an ever important supporting role. And what better backdrop is there than ever alluring New York City?

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Quote of the Day: Ann Landers on Doing What You Love

"Do what you love, and don't look at the clock." - quote by Ann Landers, designed by ModCloth

Each year when the New Year’s Eve ball drops, I can’t help but ask that age old question, “Where did the time go?” With 2013 bringing with it so many new possibilities, graphic designer Joice reimagined this quotation from Ann …

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Tricks of the Trade: Our Merch Stylists Share Their Bow & Scarf Tying Tips

Inspired by our latest stylebook, Q and A-mazing, we didn’t want the awesome styling advice from our stylists to end! We asked Merchandise Stylists Bri and Rachel to share with us some of the secrets of the trade: the …

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So Long, New York Fashion Week!

We’ve returned to San Francisco, unpacked our bags, and reflected on our time spent at New York Fashion Week — the conclusion? It was pretty awesome.…

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ModCloth Presents Street Style from New York Fashion Week

We met up with some of our favorite fashionable ladies at New York Fashion Week and asked the really tough questions.

How do you think they handled the pressure?…

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