Tres Chere Readers,

In 2002, a young designer started a fashion company.  Her name was Susan Koger, and she was in high school.  She named it ModCloth.  At first, it was just a way to manage her closet.  She couldn’t possibly find a way to organize her stuffed closet full of vintage thrift store finds.  But in 2012, the business became serious.  She made $100 million dollars!

This is Susan Koger:

ModCloth is continuing today.  It is still a very successful business.  She now has added a décor line.  Not fashion!  Home Décor!  Now there’s even a plus sized line of clothing.  And it’s not just a store.  It’s also a social site.  Once you buy ModCloth products you can post pictures of yourself wearing them.  There’s even a catalog.  This business is really taking off!

Here are some pictures of the vintage, indie, retro clothes you can find at ModCloth:

All these photos came from ModCloth.  If one is yours and you want it down contact me.

“Never apologize for you age…  Creative and fresh perspectives can tip the scale.”

Au Revoir,

Style Stalker

Tres Chere Readers,

Long time no see. Actually the last time I saw you was about 3 days ago… 2 days ago. Something like that. I spent most of today studying for a math test tomorrow, and a science test Thursday. Both by the same teacher. Ughh. But after I did 60 long problems I took a break to eat dinner and make business cards. After finally getting the design right I printed a copy and realized the margins were off, and part of some cards weren’t printing. Never take a screenshot of something off the internet then copy and paste it. They will not all line up.

Well enough of my boring diary entry. I have decided to talk about the clothes from the runway you can incorporate parts of into your daily outfits. Okay, maybe not. It’s more of me telling you about what the clothes look like to me. And remind me of. And how they inspire me. I don’t want to TELL you to do anything.

First up, Prada:

This collection had a wonderful, yet kind of creepy, gallery of faces. This season I am getting the feeling that for many designers it was time to show the world fashion is art. There has been much argument over this, and finally the argument can be considered over. At least in my opinion. After seeing so many bloggers style report this is definitely a common theme. I really like the little face in the corner. It reminds me of some cliché movie where there’s a shy girl standing in the rain under an umbrella, as she watches the other kids play. Or a very detailed water color painting. If you look closely most of the dress is made of tiny little flowers, with beadwork. This simple detail brings the whole thing together. And it conveys a message,(made by me of course), the littlest details can often be the most important.

NEXT! (Imagine that like a casting agent would say it):

I’m getting what the designer is doing here. Incorporating 80s legwarmers, abstract art, and bold eye makeup. This coat was one of my favorites. The face is so original, and on a coat is even better. It reminds me of a video game I used to play where the only dress she wore was her face, and her hair was the rest of the dress. so the top was her head, and the bottom was supposedly her super long hair. I’m always finding an excuse to wear my lonely legwarmers, so that’s a plus. O by the way, it snowed here this morning, so I got an excuse to layer on piles and piles of stuff. My favorite thing is the collar, I love the royal shade of blue against the creamy colored coat. Such a nice contrast.

Next! (in a phony French accent):

OMG! I am in love with this collection. This is truly a work of art. It reminds me of the collages I did yesterday. The old Greek coins add fun pop of color. Like polka dots, but more posh. I absolutely adore the belt, it looks like something I could make myself with the right materials. And I love how much it cinches the waist. The dress would look amazing without it, but the belt gives it a flirty fun feel. That would actually be a fun post. Comment down below if I should. The architecture over a sheer background is just outstanding. I don’t know how people come up with these things. And of course, the cherry blossom tree. That sells it, I’ve found my true love. In fact, when I move to Paris, I’m GOING to find a cherry blossom tree. Even if it’s fake. I think I saw one at Home Goods, hmm… The earrings incorporate both the Greek goddess aspect, and the cherry blossom pink. Thank you Dolce and Gabanna!

Okay, I know there inspiration now Greek, architecture, cherry blossoms, and Tavi Gevinson. The first place I saw the flower headband was Tavi. I could probably make one myself too. I really like the 3D flowers, and the flowiness of the dress. Also, the super chunky indie heels, are awe inspiring. Well Ciao for Niao! I’ll probably do another one of these tomorrow.

I take no credit for these photos. They all came from Vogue fashion. If you want a picture down, and it is yours contact me. We’ll have it taken care of immediately.(But probably not between the hours of 7:30-3:15)

Au Revoir,

Style Stalker