Design Contests: Modcloth and Designer for Tomorrow

ModCloth:
Love Modcloth's retro/hipster look?  How would you like to win $500 and have your design produced for them with your name on the label?

Enter their Make the Cut Contest by submitting a sketch by February 25, 2013 based on the rainbow fabric swatch above and their team of stylists will choose the 20 best to be voted on from their Facebook page.  Click here for full details. 


Designer for Tomorrow:
European designers! Want a solo show at Berlin Fashion Week?  How does a full sponsorship that includes a design studio, production of your collecion and more sound?  If you are a recent fashion grad in Europe, enter the Designer for Tomorrow competition before  February 28, 2013.  The awards are hosted by Marc Jacobs.  Judges include editors from Vogue, WWD and InStyle Magazine.  
Click here for more information.

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Seven Bold Print Dresses for Summer

In fall and winter, I burrow into my wardrobe of black, charcoal, eggplant, navy...  I made it a strict resolution this year to brighten things up when summer came around.  I promised bold prints, bright colors and an attitude that forces me to not take life too seriously!  For the last in Hawaiian Tropic's Things We Love summer fashion series, we explore prints.

I found this cute chicken and egg print at ModCloth.  It literally made my Hubby speechless and dissolve into giggles at the sight of it.  He thought it was the most adorable dress he has ever seen (an adult) wear. I guess I'll take that as a compliment.  I paired it with a knit bolero from The Limited and a white/gold picture frame necklace from Bauble Bar.  

If poultry isn't your thing, I found a bunch of other gorgeously printed dresses for summer...  In the top left corner is an Escada abstract dress, the bottom left corner is ModCloth's Kaleidoscope dress.  In the center is a beautiful floral and vintage wallpaper print dress from Jean Paul Gaultier.  Top right is a draped dress from Full Circle, the middle floral dress is from Alice & Olivia and the bottom right is a foil geometric print from Paprika.  

There is a frock for every price range, so you can make a statement no matter what you want to spend.

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Splurge vs. Steal: Easter Edition

Chocolate and peeps will wreck your waistline, celebrate Easter with some stylish goodies instead...Here's our roundup of chic items no matter what your budget:

Lulu and Co. silk blend bunny printed vest $329. Diamond, emerald and gold bunny ring $7480 at Net-a-Porter by Anita Ko.   D & G Daisy print bra $145. Judith Leiber jeweled Russian egg clutch $4795.

 Sauce Bunny skull tunic for $60.  Silver Peter Cotton Tail ring from ModCloth for $14.99. Daisy print bra from Victoria's Secret, $32.50. Vivian Alexander mini-purse egg clutch $249.

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Cold Weather Fashion on a Budget: Winter Blues under $125

I don't know about you, but I am absolutely sick of this snow.  The only solution out of these seasonal affectations is to shop for something new.  I understand that spending money on new winter goodies can be tough.  Luckily, I found a cure for the winter blues that fit nicely on a budget... Post-holiday sales are also in full effect before spring!

Delia's as a rich blue toggle coat for under $80.  It has an adorable floral lining and features Thinsulate to keep you warm.  Spring Shoes had a beautiful crochet ruffled scarf that I use as a shawl indoors or for pop color on a black jacket that was a wallet friendly $10.

My new favorite go-to label these days for cute outerwear for a price point is Latte by Coffeeshop.  They have trendy silhouettes, but remarkably, most of their prices are under $125.  The blue and grey plaid cropped jacket features an asymmetrical zipper and a dramatic collar on sale for $124.

American Eagle has a blue puffer vest on sale for only $20 right now.

If you want some retro-chic, Modcloth has some recently discounted jackets.  The navy jacket with antiqued buttons and red piping is now $119.  The red twisted scarf is from Luxury Divas for $19.

Wind and sleet got you down?  Heat things up with a new look!

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