Showing posts with label modcloth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label modcloth. Show all posts
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Busy busy bride
Hi all. I hope some of you are still with me. Thanks for the encouraging comments (I'm looking at you, AppGal and Tabitha :) )! I am still reading all of your blogs and comments on my blog. I've had some major computer (and life) issues that have kept me from blogging for the past few months. I've also been trying to figure out what direction I want to go with this blog. I'd love to make blogging more of a focus in my life, so I'm going to keep writing and reviewing and see where it takes me.
Since I last wrote in January, I've had some biiig changes in my life. My future mother-in-law had a catastrophic health event in January (she's doing well now - with some major adjustments - thank God!), I started grad school, I *still* had no plan period during the school year, and I've been in wedding planning overdrive. Oh, and, uh, I'm getting married a week from tomorrow (!!), so things have not slowed down.
Because I can't do a blog post without some pictures and an OOTD, here are a few pics from my tea party bridal shower, which was held at my parents' house on Memorial Day weekend:
Since I last wrote in January, I've had some biiig changes in my life. My future mother-in-law had a catastrophic health event in January (she's doing well now - with some major adjustments - thank God!), I started grad school, I *still* had no plan period during the school year, and I've been in wedding planning overdrive. Oh, and, uh, I'm getting married a week from tomorrow (!!), so things have not slowed down.
Because I can't do a blog post without some pictures and an OOTD, here are a few pics from my tea party bridal shower, which was held at my parents' house on Memorial Day weekend:
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| Dress: Sincerely Sweet dress from Modcloth, no longer available Pumps: Wishing and Taupe-ing Heels, Jessica Simpson via Modcloth (super comfortable for 4 inch heels!) Don't mind my underdressed dad in the background; this was just before he escaped the estrogen!    
Alright, that's it for me tonight. It's good to be back in the blogosphere!
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
OOTD Nov. 6th: Testing it out
Do you ever build an outfit in your head for a long period of time before you try it out? I often find myself thinking about how to style certain pieces in my wardrobe. For example, for awhile now, I knew I wanted to wear an elbow-patch sweater from H and M with a vintage scarf, but I wasn't sure how to style the two pieces. I knew I could just throw on a pair of jeans, but that seemed like a cop-out. Eventually, I came up with an idea, but I wasn't sure how it would look on. Sometimes, I have great ideas for pieces, but they don't translate well on a body. This past Sunday, I went on a little shopping excursion with my mom, then the fiance and I had dinner with my family, so it was a perfect opportunity to test out my outfit:
Cardigan: HandM, sz. small; remixed here
Brown Cami: Nordstrom (I can't remember the brand), sz. small
Scarf: Vintage
Skirt: Puddle Pleasures Skirt, Modcloth, sz. small, remixed here
Tights: Merona for Target, sz. sm/md, remixed here
Boots: Etienne Aigner, sz. 8
Earrings: Truly Vintage (a brand that takes vintage beads and makes them into jewelry)
Ring: Vintage (it was my grandmother's)
I was also pretty excited about this outfit because it remixed several pieces much differently than I normally wear them.
It was also a great cat-walking outfit. Yep, I said cat-walking. I bought a leash and decided to start training one of my kitties, Sassy, to walk on it with me. She loves being outdoors, so I figured, why not?
The fiance is horrified that I'll turn into that weird lady down the street who walks her cat every day. No chance of that happening...at least not yet. :)
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Modcloth Love
Before I begin waxing poetic about my favorite local label, I want to apologize for being such an absent blogger and commenter this past week. It's been a week of craziness both at school and at home, so hopefully things will calm down soon.
Now, onto the love. I am not kidding you at all when I say that Susan Kroger, Pittsburgh native and founder of Modcloth, beat me to living out my own dream. In high school, she spent her free time scouring thrift and vintage shops for unique finds. By the time she went to college, Susan had amassed such a collection of cool clothes that she and her then-boyfriend (now-husband!) started selling them online. Their business boomed and blossomed into what is now the popular online-only retailer, Modcloth.
Yep. That was what I wanted to do from the time I was about 13. Susan just had a few years on me, that's all. :) Seriously, though, I am obsessed with Modcloth not only because Susan's success story is so awesome, but also because it's right in my own backyard. Since Modcloth ships mainly from their Pittsburgh headquarters, I can order something online and get it within a day or two. Instant online shopping gratification! Last week, I wore a couple of outfits centered on Modcloth pieces.
Now, onto the love. I am not kidding you at all when I say that Susan Kroger, Pittsburgh native and founder of Modcloth, beat me to living out my own dream. In high school, she spent her free time scouring thrift and vintage shops for unique finds. By the time she went to college, Susan had amassed such a collection of cool clothes that she and her then-boyfriend (now-husband!) started selling them online. Their business boomed and blossomed into what is now the popular online-only retailer, Modcloth.
Yep. That was what I wanted to do from the time I was about 13. Susan just had a few years on me, that's all. :) Seriously, though, I am obsessed with Modcloth not only because Susan's success story is so awesome, but also because it's right in my own backyard. Since Modcloth ships mainly from their Pittsburgh headquarters, I can order something online and get it within a day or two. Instant online shopping gratification! Last week, I wore a couple of outfits centered on Modcloth pieces.
Cardigan: Guess, sz. S
Dress: Bernie Dexter, Modcloth, sz. XS
Silver Unicorn Necklace: a gift from my mom
Shoes: Target, sz. 7.5
Modcloth not only sells vintage pieces, but they also sell lesser-known indie labels. Bernie Dexter is a designer who is known for her flattering construction and her 1950s-inspired rockabilly designs. So you can fully appreciate the yummy cut and pattern of the dress, here's a stock photo:
Sigh. So pretty.
Last weekend, we had a glorious warm-up in the weather, and I was inspired to take a break from grading essays to go register at Crate and Barrel with the fiance. I put together an outfit with a J.Crew Tippi sweater and a couple of pieces from Modcloth:
Say hi to my furbabies, Sassy and Puff, in the background.
Sweater: J.Crew Tippi sweater in bold peri, sz. S
Skirt: Puddle Pleasures Skirt, Modcloth, sz. S
Necklace: Vintage
Shoes: Chasing Down Dreams flat, 80%20, Modcloth, sz. 7.5
That skirt is still available, and at only $34.99, I can't recommend it enough. The skirt's only downfall is that it's linen, so it will need ironed quite a bit (if you can't tell from my picture). Here's a look at the skirt in all of its ironed-out glory:
And just look how stinkin' cute these shoes are up close:
If you haven't already checked out Modcloth, go go go. It's a great site with a cool story behind its beginning. And PS...the sales are always awesome :)
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