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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/emily-and-fin-good-times-and-shorelines-a-line-dress-in-blue/174420.html" target="_blank">Good Times and Shorelines A-Line Dress
By Emily and Fin</a>

Whether you are stepping into a&nbsp;mini, midi, or maxi this spring, the garment loved around the world is being celebrated today. It's International Dress Day and from pleat to petticoat, we are&nbsp;taking on every hour&nbsp;dressed-to-the-nines in our favorite styles. Scroll our assortments of minimal frocks with little fuss, or retro silhouettes amping-it-up with colorful prints and vintage details. Every style is worth celebrating.&nbsp;

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-height-of-the-heyday-shift-dress-in-yellow/174851.html" target="_blank">Height of the Heyday Shift Dress
By ModCloth</a>

Walking on Sunshine

A rainy day doesn't stand a chance when you step out in this&nbsp;lemonade yellow shift dress. In this brightly colored number,&nbsp;you are always striding through a beam of light.&nbsp;

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/accessories/a-visit-to-exquisite-earrings-in-gold/175486.html" target="_blank">A Visit to Exquisite Earrings</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/seychelles-patent-potential-bootie-in-blush/171065.html" target="_blank">Patent Potential Bootie
By Seychelles</a>

Evoke the glow&nbsp;with&nbsp;these gold earrings adorned with a cluster of tiny pearls and a ultra mod pair of&nbsp;blush patent ankle boots with a sturdy block heel.&nbsp;

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-surplice-and-demand-midi-dress-in-black/175394.html" target="_blank">Surplice and Demand Midi Dress
By ModCloth</a>

Slay the Day Away

Whether you plan to&nbsp;lounge at home or head out for the day, your new favorite dress is on stand by&nbsp;for every casual occasion. Made of a breathable knit, this black dress is designed in a flattering surplice style with comfortable spaghetti straps secured at&nbsp;each shoulder.

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/accessories/quite-the-collection-charm-bracelet-in-gold-multi/176518.html" target="_blank">Quite the Collection Charm Bracelet</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/restricted-always-on-pointe-ballet-flats-in-black/174307.html" target="_blank">Always on Pointe Ballet Flats
By Restricted</a>

If simple is your statement, these black flats add just enough class to your understated ensemble.&nbsp; Add this&nbsp;sweetly decorated bracelet to your look, sure to&nbsp;charm at every angle.&nbsp;

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-lasting-memories-midi-dress-in-navy/174678.html" target="_blank">Lasting Memories Midi Dress
By ModCloth</a>

Toast of the Town

This vintage-inspired midi dress is a quirky addition to your collection of fun-loving frocks. Speckled with cheery martini glasses atop a deep blue hue, this dress is sure to be the toast of the town.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/chinese-laundry-nod-to-the-nineties-platform-sandal-in-nude/175841.html" target="_blank">Nod to the Nineties Platform Sandal
By Chinese Laundry</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/accessories/spring-has-sprung-hoop-earrings-in-yellow/176528.html" target="_blank">Spring Has Sprung Hoop Earrings</a>

Add these statement making&nbsp;nude platform heels with these&nbsp;yellow beaded hoops to welcome the day.&nbsp;

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-i-wanna-be-adored-babydoll-dress-in-white/174807.html" target="_blank">I Wanna Be Adored Babydoll Dress
By ModCloth</a>

Freshly Impressed

Set your sights on something fresh with this white baby&nbsp;doll style dress. With a square neckline and puffed sleeves, this dress is sweetly decorated with monochromatic jacquard polka dots.

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/irregular-choice-dreams-of-daisies-heel-in-blue/175701.html#product-thumbnail-2" target="_blank">Dreams of Daisies Heel
By Irregular Choice</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/accessories/swirl-of-pearl-hoop-earrings-in-white/175070.html" target="_blank">Swirl of Pearl Hoop Earrings</a>

These pink and blue Mary Jane shoes keep you stepping lightly with each sturdy heel adorned with dazzling daisy appliques.&nbsp;

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-cabbage-rose-rendezvous-midi-dress-in-orchid/175414.html" target="_blank">Fabulous Fit and Flare Shirt Dress
By ModCloth</a>

Rise and Shine in Rose

If it is pink that is running through your thoughts lately, this rose colored&nbsp;midi dress is sure to be top of mind. With a V-neckline, capped sleeved, and decorative covered buttons trailing the bodice,&nbsp;this delightful day dress welcomes warmer weather with a dash of&nbsp;whimsy.&nbsp;

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/irregular-choice-off-the-beaten-path-heel-in-yellow/175706.html#product-thumbnail-2" target="_blank">Off the Beaten Path Heel
By Irregular Choice</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/accessories/some-hair-over-the-rainbow-hair-clip-set-in-yellow-multi/175528.html#product-thumbnail-2" target="_blank">Some Hair Over the Rainbow Hair Clip Set</a>

A ray of sunshine can do a world of good for any blossom, so couple&nbsp;this rosy hued frock with this pair of yellow floral pumps and iridescent barrettes to spread some sunshine.&nbsp; 
On a day celebrating dresses, display your favorite frills and frocks with our assortment of midis, maxis, and minis at <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">ModCloth</a>!&nbsp;Learn more about how to style our favorite dress styles by chatting, calling, or booking a one-on-one consultation with our <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/modstylists" target="_blank">ModStylists</a>!

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Celebrating International Dress Day: Styling Our Freshest Spring Dresses Yet

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/modcloth-daydream-believer-tie-neck-top-in-white/174653.html" target="_blank">Daydream Believer Tie-Neck Top
By ModCloth,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/bottoms/princess-highway-tell-me-more-wide-leg-pants-in-ginger/173625.html" target="_blank">Tell Me More Wide-Leg Pants
By Princess Highway</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/outerwear/modcloth-it-s-a-mod-mod-world-vinyl-raincoat-in-white/174912.html" target="_blank">It's a Mod, Mod World Vinyl Raincoat
By ModCloth</a>

Today we are celebrating Retro Day. A day near and dear to our wardrobes as well as our hearts. And with our minds on mod, we talk to a woman who lives in a technicolor dreamland, as she puts it, of her own making. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marisolmuro/" target="_blank">Marisol Muro</a>, maker, artist, stylist, business woman, and influencer, has a chat with us about her idea of ‘retro’ and how it speaks to her world as a creative. With an Instagram spiraling with kaleidoscopic greatness, Marisol shares how to conquer the&nbsp;art of dressing in the past while maintaining your most authentic moment in the present. As she writes in her Instagram bio, “LA grrrl livin' in a technicolor wrrrld”. We are so there for it.

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-mid-century-muse-shift-dress-in-red/175133.html" target="_blank">Mid-Century Muse Shift Dress
By ModCloth</a>

What does ‘retro’ mean to you as a stylist and lover of all things fashion?
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The most simple meaning is bringing the past into the future. Fashion that was iconic from an era I wasn’t around to enjoy. In which, you can plug in those looks in the present & make them your own. It’s lots of fun!&nbsp;

Are there any pieces in your wardrobe that always make your ensemble feel extra retro?&nbsp;


That’s going to be the shoes, for sure! They are very specific to the era they were made, from the material to the hardware, to the color, & the heel. It’s a nice touch of novelty to add to any look.&nbsp;

What is the best way to incorporate a ‘retro’ vibe into your modern day outfits?&nbsp;


Anything with a fun collar. Past fashions have a wonderful collection of beautiful & interesting collars. Everything under the rainbow. I find modern fashion is a lot of very stretchy active wear & plain neck lines for extra comfort. But an interesting collar makes any outfit look a lot more interesting.

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/such-a-doll-cropped-blouse-in-black/174789.html" target="_blank">Such a Doll Cropped Blouse</a>&nbsp;and<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/bottoms/modcloth-about-to-bloom-cropped-pants-in-yellow/174854.html" target="_blank">&nbsp;About to Bloom Cropped Pants
By ModCloth</a>

What inspires you most about the fashion of bygone eras?&nbsp;


Nostalgia. It’s a strong feeling we all can relate to. No matter what was going in the world historically, fashion is something we can all look back on & feel happy or amused about. It’s like looking back into a hazy dream & picking out all the good parts. I kind of want that feeling when I’m styling clothes or making art.&nbsp;





What other outside themes inspire your aesthetic other than decades and bygone eras?&nbsp;


Nature is a big one for me. It’s wild, free & unpredictable, that’s what I love about it. It’s always changing, it's a never ending source of inspiration. I recently have been obsessed with flowers that look like things or people. For example, Stapelia Grandiflora is a flower that looks like a fuzzy starfish, or the Psychotria Elata looks like red kissy lips! They inspire me to create things that seem silly but could also be a real thing.

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-scholastic-classic-collared-babydoll-dress-in-red/174917.html" target="_blank">Scholastic Classic Collared Babydoll Dress
By ModCloth</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/accessories/amorous-intentions-cable-knit-tights-in-cream/175746.html" target="_blank">Amorous Intentions Cable Knit Tights</a>

It is easy to see that you are inspired by the 1960s.&nbsp;
What is it about the fashion in that time that speaks to you personally? 

So much happened that era that changed fashion & it shows! I think people were so over the uptight tailored looks of the 1950s & older. The 1960s was like let's try everything! That’s what I’m all about. They weren’t shy from using color or wild patterns or trying bold new silhouettes. The mini skirt also came about & it’s so flattering on anyone! I’ll take a shorter hemline any day.

Let’s talk about color palettes.&nbsp;
The colors you use in your images set such an impactful mood.&nbsp;What is the best way to create a cohesive color palette in one’s personal wardrobe?


I think choosing colors that make you feel some type of way are important. We all have our colors we are pulled towards. Colors are emotional. If you arrange them together in a way that feels good for you, they tell a story. So I guess, just choose the colors that make you feel like you. It’ll feel & look more fluid to who you are, regardless of trend.

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/modcloth-it-s-always-happy-hour-somewhere-pullover-sweater-in-blue/174948.html" target="_blank">It's Always Happy Hour Somewhere Pullover Sweater
By ModCloth</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/modcloth-daydream-believer-tie-neck-top-in-white/174653.html" target="_blank">Daydream Believer Tie-Neck Top
By ModCloth</a>

Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marisolmuro/" target="_blank">Marsol Muro</a> and swing over to <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/" target="_blank">ModCloth</a> to&nbsp;shop more retro styles.

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Celebrating Retro Day: Words of Wardrobe Wisdom by Marisol Muro

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Cheers to Looking Fabulous! Shop Camille's Look:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/gilli-present-and-polished-tie-neck-blouse-in-black/175338.html" target="_blank">Present and Polished Tie-Neck Blouse
By Gilli</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/bottoms/modcloth-just-this-sway-skater-skirt-in-black-gold/172648.html" target="_blank">Just This Sway Skater Skirt
By ModCloth</a>.

For the last couple weeks, we've been shining a spotlight on female creators, influencers, and businesspeople. And to close out the month of February, we're raising a glass and toasting <a href="https://www.cocktailsnobnyc.com/" target="_blank">Camille Wilson</a>, the cocktail connoisseur behind the popular blog, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecocktailsnob_/?hl=en" target="_blank">The Cocktail Snob</a>! Not only did Camille create three signature cocktails for ModCloth (ModTails, anyone?!), she also sat down for an interview to discuss her love of mixology, what historical figure she would share a drink with, and what she envisions for the future. We'll cheers to that!

<h1 style="text-align: center;">We’re dying to know. Where does the absolutely iconic name “The Cocktail Snob” come from? What inspired you to begin crafting cocktails?</h1>

I wish I had a cool story about my blog name! But I was walking to work one day after deciding that I would start my blog. And it just came to me like an epiphany. I didn’t have a long, drawn-out brainstorming session or hear it in a song or see it written in graffiti on the subway. It just showed up in my head one day and I knew it was perfect.&nbsp;


This will come as a shock to most people. But I did not drink in college. I hated the taste of alcohol and I could not understand why people drank it. And then, I moved back to NYC at the height of the craft cocktail boom. And it clicked for me. I was actually enjoying cocktails and started to appreciate mixology as a craft. I saw mixologists mixing up all kinds of syrups and elixirs. And I was so intrigued. So I would leave the bars and try to recreate the drinks at home. And shortly after that, I was forcing people to come over and drink all my concoctions from fancy glasses. And from there, I continued experimenting until I started crafting my own recipes from scratch.

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Cheers to Looking Fabulous! Shop Camille's Look:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-lasting-memories-midi-dress-in-navy/174678.html" target="_blank">Lasting Memories Midi Dress
By ModCloth</a>.

<h1 style="text-align: center;">If you could only choose one of your cocktails to make and share with one famous historical figure, alive or dead - what’s the cocktail and who are you sharing it with?</h1>

I love this question! I would have a drink with Kamala Harris and I would share a drink I created in her honor. It’s called the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CKRIaxEFssW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">Kamala 1-2 Punch</a> and it’s a celebration of her in a glass. The recipe calls for 2 rums: Jamaican white rum and an Indian rum called, Old Monk. It’s sweetened with turmeric simple syrup. And I mixed in lime and passionfruit juices as well. This cocktail tells the story of Kamala’s mixed Jamaican and Indian heritage. And I would love to sip with her and hear all about what it’s like to be the epitome of Black girl magic!

Cheers to Looking Fabulous! Shop Camille's Look:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/modcloth-it-s-always-happy-hour-somewhere-pullover-sweater-in-blue/174948.html" target="_blank">It's Always Happy Hour Somewhere Pullover Sweater
By ModCloth</a>.

<h1 style="text-align: center;">You crafted three cocktails for ModCloth. Can you tell us more about these signature drinks? What do you love about them and what inspired them?</h1>

Absolutely! I made a Coconut Martini, a Pineapple&nbsp;Jalapeño Margarita, and a cocktail I’m calling "Something Blue." I was really inspired by the outfits I chose and wanted to make cocktails that complemented each one.&nbsp;


It was only right that I pair the martini print with an actual martini. So I went with coconut because it reminds me of vacation, which I’m sure we could all use right now. I absolutely loved the skater skirt. It reminded me of my own style, which is sweet and playful with a little edge. So I wanted to create something sweet and spicy. And the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita captured that balance perfectly. Lastly, I’ve been dying to create a blue cocktail. So when I saw the blue martini sweater, I knew this was my chance. I wanted to use something that’s not typically thought of as a cocktail ingredient. So I went with blue raspberry cotton candy to create something fun and whimsical. That’s "Something Blue."

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Cheers to Looking Fabulous! Shop Camille's Look: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/gilli-present-and-polished-tie-neck-blouse-in-black/175338.html" target="_blank">Present and Polished Tie-Neck Blouse By Gilli</a>, and <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/bottoms/modcloth-just-this-sway-skater-skirt-in-black-gold/172648.html" target="_blank">Just This Sway Skater Skirt By ModCloth</a>.

<h1 style="text-align: center;">You began The Cocktail Snob blog back in 2018. What has been your biggest learning lesson since starting? What do you envision for The Cocktail Snob in the future?</h1>

Starting my blog was one of the best decisions I ever made. I could never have predicted that I would connect with so many amazingly talented people and that it would open up a world of opportunities I’d never even dreamt of. The biggest lesson I‘ve learned is to never forget why you started. There have been some tough days and long nights in the last 2 years. But when I reconnect to my “why” and my reason for starting in the first place, it gives me the push I need to continue.
For my future, I want to continue to challenge the notion that you need to spend a ton of money and have fancy ingredients to create good cocktails at home. Outside of that, I’ve got a couple big projects in the works that I’m really excited about. And hopefully, we will return to some sense of normalcy in the near future. Because I would love to host some in-person events centered around cocktails and content creation.

<h1 style="text-align: center;">Follow <a href="https://www.cocktailsnobnyc.com/" target="_blank">The Cocktail Snob</a> for More Yummy Drinks. And Check Out Camille's Signature Recipes Below!</h1>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita&nbsp;</h2>

Ingredients:&nbsp;<ul><li>2 oz tequila blanco&nbsp;</li><li>2 oz pineapple juice&nbsp;</li><li>1 oz jalapeño simple syrup*&nbsp;</li><li>¾ oz lime juice&nbsp;</li><li>½ oz triple sec&nbsp;</li><li>pineapple wedge, for garnish&nbsp;</li></ul>
Directions:&nbsp;<ol><li>Combine tequila, pineapple juice, jalapeño simple syrup, triple sec, and ice in a cocktail shaker&nbsp;</li><li>Shake until chilled&nbsp;</li><li>Pour into a glass&nbsp;</li><li>Garnish with a pineapple wedge&nbsp;</li><li>Enjoy!&nbsp;</li></ol>
*Jalapeño Simple Syrup
Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Slice 2 jalapeños and remove the ribs and seeds. Add the slices to the saucepan and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Turn off heat and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain syrup into a container. Discard jalapeño slices.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Coconut Martini&nbsp;</h2>


Ingredients:<ul><li>2 oz vodka</li><li>1 oz cream of coconut&nbsp;</li><li>½ oz lime juice&nbsp;</li><li>½ oz cointreau&nbsp;</li><li>¼ cup shredded coconut flakes, toasted for garnish (optional)&nbsp;</li><li>2 tbsp honey for garnish (optional)&nbsp;</li></ul>
Directions:&nbsp;<ol><li>Coat the rim of a martini glass with honey&nbsp;</li><li>Dip the rim of the glass into a plate of toasted shredded coconut flakes to coat.&nbsp;</li><li>Set aside.&nbsp;</li><li>Combine vodka, cream of coconut, lime juice, cointreau and ice into a cocktail shaker&nbsp;</li><li>Shake until chilled&nbsp;</li><li>Strain into the prepared glass&nbsp;</li><li>Enjoy!</li></ol>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Something Blue&nbsp;</h2>

Ingredients:&nbsp;<ul><li>Blue cotton candy&nbsp;</li><li>5 oz sparkling wine, chilled&nbsp;</li></ul>
Directions:&nbsp;<ol><li>Place cotton candy at the bottom of a champagne flute&nbsp;</li><li>Top with sparkling wine&nbsp;</li><li>Enjoy!</li></ol>

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We're Raising a Glass with Camille Wilson!

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/modcloth-prawns-til-dawn-shirt-dress-in-black/174666.html" target="_blank">Prawns 'til Dawn Shirt Dress
By ModCloth</a>

It was a souvenir found on her travels that&nbsp;prompted print designer, Julie, to cast her net of creativity&nbsp;into&nbsp;ModCloth's latest collection of shrimp printed styles. The intricately&nbsp;beaded shrimp keychain that inspired her work&nbsp;was&nbsp;made by artisans from Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras and is now depicted&nbsp;atop a playful assortment of&nbsp;blouses, pants, and Julie's favorite piece, a vinyl rain jacket. "The other designers and I -- just saying nonsense&nbsp;and then we&nbsp;make it into art. That's is kind of like,&nbsp;ModCloth," says Julie. And now, you can wear these&nbsp;hand-drawn, exclusively ModCloth&nbsp;prints in a frenzy of wonderfully quirky&nbsp;options. Scroll below to discover our favorite ways to style these beloved pieces.&nbsp;

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Shop:<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/hidden/maven-of-mod-shift-dress/10131570.html" target="_blank"> Maven of Mod Shift Dress
By ModCloth</a>

If Looks Could Krill

Polished&nbsp;in&nbsp;the front and a party of prawns on the back, this 60s-inspired shift dress offers a retro flair&nbsp;at every turn.&nbsp;

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Shop:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/gilli-present-and-polished-tie-neck-blouse-in-black/175338.html" target="_blank">Present and Polished Tie-Neck Blouse
By Gilli</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/accessories/leggy-layers-tights-in-black/176255.html" target="_blank">Leggy Layers Tights</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/chelsea-crew-simple-pleasantries-t-strap-heel-in-black/171473.html" target="_blank">Simple Pleasantries T-Strap Heel
By Chelsea Crew</a>

Make the print the focus&nbsp;with a few solid foundations. Layer your look with this tie-neck blouse with plenty of drape,&nbsp;knitted black tights, and a pair of vintage-inspired T-strap heels.

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Shop:<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/modcloth-it-s-always-happy-hour-somewhere-pullover-sweater-in-blue/174948.html#product-thumbnail-3" target="_blank"> It's Always Happy Hour Somewhere Pullover Sweater
By ModCloth</a>

Shellfishly Indulge

Garnish your style with&nbsp;this cobalt blue crewneck sweater featuring a&nbsp;martini and shrimp motif.&nbsp;

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/bottoms/modcloth-join-joyfully-wide-leg-pants-in-red/169993.html" target="_blank">Join Joyfully Wide-Leg Pants
By ModCloth</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/cut-out-early-flats-t-strap-flat-in-white/174378.html" target="_blank">Cut-Out Early T-Strap Flat</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/outerwear/modcloth-drops-of-sunshine-raincoat-in-yellow/172284.html" target="_blank">Drops of Sunshine Raincoat
By ModCloth</a>

Savor every addition with these red wide-leg pants, white flats, and yellow raincoat.

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Shop: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/bottoms/modcloth-shrimply-the-best-cropped-wide-leg-pants-in-black/174902.html#product-thumbnail-3" target="_blank">Shrimply The Best Cropped Wide-Leg Pants
By ModCloth</a>

Walking the Plank to Bold

From the depth of the ocean to the center of&nbsp;your closet, these shrimp printed pants offer a wide-leg silhouette and flattering high-waisted fit.&nbsp;

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Briny Brilliance

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Shrimply Sensational

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For the Krill of It

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It’s Love Your Pet Day! And we're throwing a paw-ty with photographer <a href="https://www.daniellespires.com/" target="_blank">Danielle Spires</a>! To celebrate the most fur-bulous day of the year, Danielle snapped a few picture purr-fect pets with&nbsp;their fur-shionable owners and answered a few claw-some&nbsp;questions for the blog.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h1 style="text-align: center;">“Professional Pet & Portrait Photographer” is such a unique job title. Can you tell us your story and how you fell into this purr-fession?</h1>

It’s a bit of a sad story with an uplifting ending! Two years ago, my two senior cats and my elderly dog were all diagnosed with cancer at the same time. I felt like my world was ending, especially after losing my cat Noguchi and dog Isabelle. My cat Panton survived thyroid cancer, but at that point I was $24k in vet debt. I wanted to find a way to help pay down my credit card and heal my heart, so I decided to offer pet portraits in my DTLA studio, similar to the ones I would shoot with my own cats. Soon I started booking shoots almost every weekend, and the rest is history! I don’t think I ever will truly heal from losing my pets to cancer, but I found a way to give people a cherished keepsake of their own pet, something they could enjoy forever.

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<h1 style="text-align: center;">We’re guessing that shooting with animals can be a bit unpredictable! What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened to you while shooting with animals?</h1>

Photographing animals is incredibly hard, but I’ve learned over time that keeping the owners happy and chill also helps the animals feel safe. I try to keep the studio very relaxed so all humans and animals feel at ease to avoid any craziness! But I have shot a ton of really crazy animals, including tarantulas, bearded dragons, naked rats, naked guinea pigs (including a naked guinea pig wedding), regular guinea pigs, snakes, flemish giant rabbits (this is a 45lb bunny!), chickens and hedgehogs. I’m dying for a chinchilla or a little bird to come to the studio!

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A Picture Purr-fect Portrait by Danielle. Shop Leslie's Look:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/dotted-darling-midi-dress-in-blush/175079.html" target="_blank">Dotted Darling Midi Dress</a>.

<h1 style="text-align: center;">Photography is such a form of self-expression. What do you want your photos to say about you? How do you express yourself outside of photography?</h1>

I always wanted to be a portrait painter. Ever since I was young, I wanted to paint extravagant portraits, something like a Pre-Raphaelite&nbsp;artist would create. I fell into photography, and learned I could create that same feel through photographs. I love stoic and structured poses, patterned backgrounds, highly stylized sets, dramatic lighting, and cheeky subject matter. I’ve always thought the way I create my photos says so much about me as a person: stoic and structured, with a dark sense of humor.
Outside of photography, my sense of style is quite a dramatic form of self-expression. You’ll often find me in vintage 1960’s gogo dresses, sky high wedges and a faux fur coat draped on my shoulders, with oversized 70’s earrings. I’ve been collecting eclectic vintage pieces from across the world, and have ended up with some pretty wild clothing and jewelry!
I also take art classes in drawing and pottery. I find that working in new mediums strengthens my artistic abilities and keeps my brain happy. I never want to get too comfortable with art, I always want it to push me out of my comfort zone.

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<h1 style="text-align: center;">If you weren’t doing photography, what’s another profession you could see yourself doing?</h1>

If money was no object, I’d be an elaborate portrait painter. But alas, I need health insurance. I’m inclined to choose only creative ventures, so I could see myself owning an art gallery or running a photo department.

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<h1 style="text-align: center;">As a creative, where do you find your inspiration?</h1>

I suppose I’ll just get a vision stuck in my head, and I feel compelled to recreate it. Oftentimes I look at paintings and think….how the hell can I make that into a photograph? Then I just research lighting techniques until I figure it out. I also love movies from the 60’s-80’s, Victorian portraiture, vintage clothing and design, mid-century Japanese styles, horror movies, Hello Kitty and old cartoons. I kinda mash all of that together and get my style.

<h1 style="text-align: center;">Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catpartypetportraits/?hl=en" target="_blank">Danielle Spires</a> for More Picture Purr-fect Portraits!</h1>

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Picture Purr-fect With Danielle Spires

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This month, we're celebrating amazing women who are making a difference - and this week's post is a page-turner with a few of the amazing authors of Epic Reads! Featuring <a href="https://roseanneabrown.com/" target="_blank">Roseanne A. Brown</a>, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062891495/a-song-of-wraiths-and-ruin/" target="_blank">A Song Of Wraiths And Ruin</a>, <a href="https://elisebryant.com/about" target="_blank">Elise Bryant</a>, author&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062982834/happily-ever-afters/" target="_blank">Happily Ever Afters</a>, and <a href="http://renabarron.com/" target="_blank">Rena Barron</a>, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062870988/reaper-of-souls/" target="_blank">Reaper Of Souls</a>,&nbsp;you won't want to miss this must-read interview. Covering topics ranging from writer's block, to the books they grew up loving, read on to get inspired by this terrific trio.&nbsp;

<h1 style="text-align: center;">Every author has their own story. What’s yours? Were you always a book lover growing up? How did you transition from book lover to author?</h1>

Roseanne A. Brown:&nbsp;"My love of stories is tied directly to my experience as an African immigrant. I was a young child when my family immigrated from Ghana to the USA, and I spoke only our native language of Twi at the time. Even in elementary school, that language barrier was a daunting wall that kept me from connecting with my peers and my new community. Stories, both the ones I discovered between the pages of books and the oral folktales my family would tell me, were how I learned to step out of that shell and connect with others. Thus, from a young age I wanted to create work that would reach people, especially children, in a similar way. My earliest story to date was a hand-scribbled piece of what I now realize was essentially Animorphs 2.0, and I haven’t stopped since!"
Elise Bryant: "Yes, I’ve always loved books! I used to play Little Women with my friends at recess in third grade, if that tells you anything. We always used to argue over who got to be Jo! I was a pretty anxious and sensitive child, and books offered an escape for me when things were too overwhelming. My favorite characters were my constant companions. I started writing at a very young age because I longed to see girls that looked like me at the center of stories. I couldn’t find these books – especially the joyful, funny love stories I wanted to read – and so I started writing these stories myself. I wrote fairytales at eight, moved on to boy band fan fiction at twelve, and started writing romance as a teenager. Tessa, the protagonist in my debut novel <a href="https://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062982834/happily-ever-afters/" target="_blank">Happily Ever Afters</a>, has a very similar writing journey." 
Rena Barron: "I grew up on a farm where there were no shortage of adventures. I braved the fearless mother hen always ready to protect her chicks, the discovery of a snake den in our backyard, and explored the perils of the woods in search of blackberries. Before I really got into reading, my first love was making up stories inside my head. Once I started to devour books, I realize that I could write down those stories. More importantly, books taught me that I wasn’t alone in my love for adventure and magic and unreal."

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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Like any job, being an author can have its challenges. How do you overcome writer’s block? Where do you look for inspiration when writing your stories?</h1>

Roseanne:&nbsp;"For me, 99.99% of the time writer’s block means that I made a mistake somewhere earlier in the story. When I get stalled like that, I go back to the last place in the work that feels right, and then I try to tease out what decision I made that derailed it. Sometimes this can require huge, foundational plot shifts, but more often than not, the culprit is as simple as a single line that is implying the wrong thing or a scene that veers off in the wrong direction.&nbsp;As for inspiration, I don’t look for it so much as it clubs me over the back of my head when I least expect it. The inspiration for <a href="https://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062891495/a-song-of-wraiths-and-ruin/" target="_blank">ASOWAR</a> came when I was walking back from a therapy appointment back in college and wondered what would happen if a ghost possessed a body and then wanted to give it back to the owner but couldn’t. Seemingly small, insignificant moments in my life have spiraled into these vast worlds I never could have consciously conjured."
Elise:&nbsp;"I’m constantly reading. I read all of the books within my genre – YA romance – but also everything else. Adult thrillers, memoirs, middle grade fantasy. I read everything! So I’m always inspired by the amazing work being done by other authors, and it makes me excited to work on my own projects.

And I take a lot of inspiration from the world around me. I used to be a high school special education teacher, so a lot of my work is inspired by hanging out with brilliant, hilarious teenagers all day. I also eavesdrop a lot and create whole stories based on people that I’m snooping on from afar!"
Rena:&nbsp;"Perhaps the most amazing thing about being a writer is witnessing the spark of an idea blossoming into a full-fledged story. But the challenge is that sometimes getting from idea to the final story can be a laborious process. I see writer’s block as an empty creative well. Sometimes you need time away—sometimes that might be days, weeks, or longer. If I’m stuck on a plot point, I don’t always try to actively solve it. I push it to the back of my mind, and sometimes the answer will come to me while I’m doing something else mundane like taking a shower or running on the treadmill."

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<h1 style="text-align: center;">We all have that one book that we can read and reread over and over again. What is that book for you? How do you think that book impacted the way you write?</h1>

Roseanne:&nbsp;"Krik? Krak! by Edwidge Danticat. The first time I read that book was for a college lecture, and it’s no exaggeration to say it climbed into my chest and took hold of me in a way no book had ever done before. Krik? Krak! was not the first time I had ever read a book about Black girls, but it was the first time that I saw a book give so much weight and resonance to the beautiful, painful, transcendent realities of being one. Danticat’s writing provided a reminder that the life I had led and that the lives all the Black women who had loved me and raised me had led held great weight within the world. Since then, I strive to give everything I write the same emotional weight and depth she employs so naturally. Even more than the world-building or the plot or even the characters, I strive to make the emotional heart of my work beat as strongly as hers does."
Elise:&nbsp;"My favorite book growing up was The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot. I was obsessed with that series in middle school. And I re-read the first book recently and was still cracking up at the same jokes. I definitely think its influence is threaded all through Happily Ever Afters. Tessa is awkward, self-conscious, and realistically flawed – just like Mia Thermopolis. I hope I can create books that are as funny and swoony as Meg Cabot’s!"
Rena: "I’m a bit of an oddball in that regard. There are books that I have reread, but unlike some of my author friends, there’s no single book that I have read dozens of times. My favorite part about reading is the joy of discovery as the story unfolds. I have trouble recreating that level of joy when reading the same story. That said, there are some stories that have stood out to me, and I will return to, even if to read snippets of passages. N.K. Jemisin’s The Broken Earth trilogy and The Strange the Dreamer duology by Laini Taylor come to mind."

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Shop Literary Looks!&nbsp;Roseanne: <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/outerwear/jack-by-bb-dakota-what-motors-most-jacket-in-black/71607.html" target="_blank">What Motors Most Jacket</a>, <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/modcloth-prima-donna-mock-neck-top-in-silver/171054.html#product-thumbnail-2" target="_blank">Prima Donna Mock Neck Top</a>, and <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/modcloth-bountiful-bookshelf-shift-dress-in-green-black/171948.html#product-thumbnail-3" target="_blank">Era by ModCloth Bountiful Bookshelf Shift Dress</a>.&nbsp;Elise:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/princess-highway-bohemian-rhapso-bee-midi-dress-in-blue/173630.html#product-thumbnail-1" target="_blank">Bohemian Rhapso-Bee Midi Dress
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">A good book can change a reader’s life. When you are writing, what are your hopes for your reader? What do you want to make them feel with your books?</h1>

Roseanne:&nbsp;"I want all readers, but especially Black and other marginalized readers, to come out of my books with an understanding that the parts of themselves they’ve been taught to hate are often their greatest strength. I also want them to know that the path to healing in the wake of trauma and abuse is rarely easy and often painful, but it is always, always worth it. If even one reader finishes my work and feels a little less alone, a little more seen in their personal battle against the wounds that pain them, then I’ve done what I set out to do."
Elise: "The greatest gift of publishing Happily Ever Afters has been all of the messages I’ve received from readers, telling me how much my book has made them feel seen. That is what I searched for growing up, and why I ultimately wrote this novel. I want Black girls to read my books and see that they deserve joy. That they deserve to take up space. That they deserve to make mistakes, be imperfect, and still be loved as they learn and grow. I want to offer a mirror to those that rarely get to see themselves at the center of a love story."
Rena:&nbsp;"There are so many stories to tell that reflect different viewpoints, lifestyles, cultures, identities, values, and ways of processing the world. I truly believe that a lack of diversity in storytelling creates intolerance and bigotry. It reinforces stereotypes and inequality. Books allow us to have a glimpse into perspectives different from our own to foster empathy. I hope that when people read the Kingdom of Souls series or any of my books, they will see something of themselves in my stories but also encounter something they might have never considered before."

<h1 style="text-align: center;">Bookmark <a href="https://www.epicreads.com/" target="_blank">Epic Reads</a>&nbsp;to Stay Up to Date on New Releases and Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosiesrambles/" target="_blank">Roseanne</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elisembryant/" target="_blank">Elise</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/renathedreamer/" target="_blank">Rena</a> to Show Your Support!&nbsp; </h1>

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