The Uffizi Handbag from Helena de Natalio

Helena de Natalio makes beautiful, soft, leather bags, but there’s much more to her story! Helen, the founder, learned how to sew while in the Peace Corps, and takes pride in her socially-conscious company that’s growing- even in today’s economy!

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If you’re a faithful ModLife blog follower, you might remember Emily’s Etsy Post about Ryan Berkley Illustrations last fall. Emily discovered this artist’s charming animal collection, and now we’re carrying some of his most-loved pieces!

Ryan Berkley Illustrations is a husband and wife team based in Oregon. Ryan creates the illustrations, while Lucy maintains their blog and writes wonderful descriptions for the animal prints at their etsy shop.

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(Image Above: Courtesy of Sasquatch Books)

I was so excited to get the chance to interview Winona Dimeo-Ediger! She’s the author of the brand new book “Closet Confidential” (which we just got in!) and the the creator of the sweet fashion blog, Daddy Likey! Her quirky, lighthearted take on fashion makes her book both a fun and informative read. Born and raised in a tiny Oregon town, Winona couldn’t wait to grow up and find other people who swooned over clothes and loved wearing heels. While in college, she decided to start her blog as an outlet for her passion for fashion. Flash forward and she has a new book out.  So read the interview and hear what Winona has to say about writing a book, shopping for jeans, and looking cute during a recession.

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Have you been craving more indie and vintage inspiration? Well, look no further than N.E.E.T. Magazine (and their new blog)! N.E.E.T. is an online publication from the U.K.  filled with trendsetting art and fashion from around the globe.

Stephanie J. created the mag; and she plans, designs, organizes and edits all of its content! A few weeks ago, she took a little time out of her crazy busy schedule for a ModCloth interview.

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As if you don’t know him already!

If you’re like me, you were in love with Jeffrey Campbell at first sight. His mixture of street style and vintage inspiration, along with a hint of quirkiness, is just the right formula for the perfect shoe. And now, you can meet the man of mystery behind all of those perfect shoes. Find out where he loves to travel, his vintage inspirations, and what the first pair of JC shoes looked like!

Read my interview with the one and only Jeffrey Campbell! Read the rest of this entry »

[The designers behind Dainty June are: Erica Daking, Jen Johnson, and Jennifer Daking]

Dainty June is a group of friends who have combined forces to create a new line, and we’re one of the few stores carrying their first season! It’s colorful, cheerful and perfect for summer.

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[images from bust.com]

BUST Magazine is one of our faves here at ModCloth. We love flipping through each issue’s tips on crafting, fashion, cooking and all-around empowering awesomeness.

Recently Laurie, BUST’s Publisher & Creative Director, Susan, their Sales and Marketing Associate, and  Lisa, BUST’s Associate Editor answered a few questions for me.

Click to read my interview with the ladies behind BUST.

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What do cool California fashion and dogs have in common? Quite a lot, in fact! Jennifer D’Angelo, the creator of the fun & quirky line called Nooworks, knows this firsthand. After all, she named the company after her dog, Noo Noo.

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[Winston's most recent modeling work]

Happy Birthday, Winston!
Our favorite Pug turns five on Sunday, and we’re celebrating by helping you get to know him a little better.

Eric and Susan adopted Winston from a farm near Latrobe, PA.
“We drove out to see him and it was love at first sight! We brought him home that night and he’s been a part of our family ever since,” Susan told me. “We got Winston in 2004, so ModCloth had already been around for a little while, but pretty quickly it became clear that he needed to be the mascot. He’s just so handsome, how could we resist? Honestly, I just really liked taking pictures of him, and I wanted to share the cuteness.”

I sat down with Winston, and here’s what he had to say.

Read my interview with Winston.

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Today, I’m talking to Kristin, the creator of Spitfire Girl, an eco-friendly line of stationery, tees and other cool gifts. We carry Spitfire Girl’s cute & casual cherry wood postcards and bookmarks, but she also designs everything from holiday cards to wedding invitations!

Click below to read my interview with Kristin

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