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Oh, Shoot!

On Tuesday, the band Heavy Trash rolled into Pittsburgh to perform at the Thunderbird Cafe, just blocks from the ModCloth office. Led by legendary indie rocker Jon Spencer, Heavy Trash dumps on its audience a dollop of rockabilly drumming, bluesy …

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Sneaky Cuteness

Things Following Angry Cats, cat, ferret, cute finds,

“ACK! They’re organized!”

Photo: Things Following Angry Cats

There are many things out there following angry cats. Thanks to Deanna, our Purchasing Analyst, we now know about them through the website Things Following Angry Cats!

Do you have a …

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Fashion Your Fortune: Where Will Your Style-Savvy Lead You?

Fulfill your ‘dress-tiny’ in our fun and fabulous new online game: Fashion Your Fortune!

Your journey begins with one of three fantastic frocks. Which dress possesses your style spirit: garnished with glamor, edgy with eye-catching design, or classically cute? …

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Wrestlemania Cuteness

Unbeknownst to him, this cat is serious about taking down that baby! Which makes them both totally adorable……

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Stuff We Miss: Four Square and 19 Years Ago

Four Sqaure Sport Game Diagram

Illustration: Jeremy Kemp

There was a time and a place when it was “hip to be square.” Does anyone else remember dominating the chalk lined court of Four Square? Inspired by the warm weather we’ve been having lately, I’ve …

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I Can Haz Refund?

H&R BLOCK CAT SEZ TAXZ R BORING. ZZZZ.

Humans aren’t the only ones who are relieved that they’re done filing taxes! Caption is by our Business Analyst, Jade, and her cat, Lucy. Thanks, guys!…

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Running on Unisex-y Time

Our writing team intern Christen was recently invited to an out-of-town writers’ conference for a couple of days. The organizers of the event loved an article she had written for her college magazine, The Original, and asked her to …

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Top 10 Kitschy Lawn Ornaments

All A-Twitter Haiku Contest

Photo: Flickr user Alovesdc

Plants and trees aren’t the only way to spruce up your yard — there’s also those oft-cheesy lawn ornaments. Should you choose to decorate with them, these silly sculptures will make your grassy plot colorful in …

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Tales from the Road: AWP Conference in Denver

Reading, writing, and a ridiculously good time. That pretty much sums up the 2010 Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference.

We left behind Pittsburgh’s 80-degree weather for the cool, blue skies of the Mile High City. Imagine our …

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Spring Fever Blogger Challenge: Week 2!

It’s week two of our Spring Fever Blogger Challenge. Vote for your favorite styling of the Na-Na-Nineties Dress! Is it This Time Tomorrow, Strawberry Koi, Selective Potential, or Keiko Lynn?

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The Swimsuit Conundrum: Finding the Perfect Bathing Suit Online

When summer rolls around, many of us would rather crawl under our desks than brave bathing suit season. But have no fear! We’re here to help conquer those anxieties. Here are a few tips to consider when shopping for a

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Baby Goat!

ModLife reader Alyson sent me a video of a baby goat, and I have to say, I already love it as much as the baby lamb!

Here’s what Alyson wrote in her e-mail: “There is this really amazing general …

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Top 10 Female Comic Book Characters

Misty Knight, Top Ten Female Comic Book Characters

Image: DC Comics

As recommended by our Facebook fan Rachel Marie, this week’s Top 10 honors some of the most animated women in comic books!

10. Black Orchid. Although sheathed in an obscurity nearly as powerful as her art …

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Uniskants-y

If you’ve been wondering what the next trend in unisex style is, then I’ve got your answer: skants. Sure, winter is over, but that doesn’t mean you should pack away your sweaters just yet! Skants are an ecologically friendly and …

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