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Tommy

2010-07-21T14:21:00.000-07:00

Tommy Hilfiger announced their new lifestyle collection, Tommy, last week. Young, hip and fresh...we love the first look at the Holiday 2010 collection.
Found here.

Summer Dresses and Hula Hoops!

2010-07-21T13:24:00.000-07:00

Lots of cute summer dresses in the shop right now! AND, take a look at the awesome hula hoops that Myla made!

New Facebook Page!!

2010-07-09T15:58:00.000-07:00

Modo Boutique has a new facebook page! Be sure to check it out, and like us!

Stripes and Stars

2010-06-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

We love these polaroids taken by two sisters on their road trip around the U.S.A. this summer. They have us excited to celebrate the 4th! Do you have any special plans for the holiday?

Click here to view more. Found via Free People.

In the Shop

2010-06-23T15:35:00.000-07:00

Just a few snapshots from the shop. The sun has finally made an appearance in Portland, and we have lots of summer items, perfect for the weather! Come visit us!

Ulu Swim now at Modo Boutique!

2010-06-18T13:30:00.000-07:00

It's almost warm enough for swimming, okay not really here in Portland, but you should be prepared....Summer is bound to happen for us eventually! Four styles of gorgeous bikinis by Ulu Swim are now available at the shop!

New face at Modo Boutique

2010-06-09T14:20:00.001-07:00

Some of you may be wondering who our lovely new Saturday employee is... Meet Mary Anne, a total sweetheart and great pal for giving Allison and Myla a Summer of not having to work Saturday's.
XOXOX

We're Going on Vay-Cay!

2010-05-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

The ladies of Modo Boutique are going on a much needed vacation! We will be regrettably closing our doors this Saturday (5/29/10) but will be re-opening as normal on Tuesday (6/1/10). Remember, if you get the itch to do some Modo shopping, we are open 24 hours a day here, and are offering some huge Memorial Day sales!

Jade Rose Designs now at Modo Boutique

2010-05-18T23:13:00.000-07:00

Jade Rose Designs

Cynthia Vincent for Target

2010-05-12T13:17:00.001-07:00

Why aren't you in my closet already? For $24.99 I should have grabbed you when I had the chance, now all you do is taunt me on ebay, at twice the original price.

Hayden Harnett Hysteria

2010-04-21T17:49:00.001-07:00

We just got a few Hayden Harnett purses in this week, and they are selling fast! Added to the collection today is this adorable shimmery patent leather cross body purse. Flirty, fun and functional! Colorblocked in gleaming patent leather, hold tight by the handle on the front or wear across your body and keep your hands free for cocktails!

JUST ARRIVED: Noon Solar 'Willow' Bag

2010-04-21T16:32:00.001-07:00

Willow Tote Natural; made of organic hemp/cotton is @ the Modo Boutique on consignment.

The next best thing

2010-04-21T15:59:00.001-07:00

So we may not ever get the chance to come face to face with Johnny Depp. That's fine. We can accept that. Why? Because in these fab Moscot Lemtosh glasses which arrived in the shop this week our boyfriend may just look close enough!

clipped from coolspotters.com

JUST ARRIVED: Kim White Handbag

2010-04-21T15:28:00.001-07:00

How adorable is this clutch? Made from the unused upholstery of a 1975 AMC Gremlin it's handmade, chic & eco-friendly! Look for it in the shop soon!
Kim White Limited Edition Handbag @ Modo Boutique

clipped from www.annthegran.com

Need help cleaning out your closet?

2010-04-15T16:37:00.000-07:00

The lovely Anna Mehrer is available to help you bring order to the chaos and get rid of the clutter! Based right here in Portland, OR Anna will come to your home and help you decide what should stay, what should go and what you could get a little extra cash for consigning!!

Check her out at http://www.orderorder.net/

Slippers? House Shoes? Furry friend?

2010-04-14T15:15:00.001-07:00

We JUST got these in on consignment, they'll be online shortly

clipped from www.shoewawa.com

Anyone out there with the desire to have a pair of shoes and a pet rolled into one?

The first time I saw these shoes at Nordstrom, I thought someone had accidentally taken a picture of a rat and placed it on the footwear section. Then when I realised these were actually shoes I laughed and laughed for about 10 mins, went to the kitchen and made myself a sandwich, came back and then laughed a bit more.

March Madness: Clothing Style

2010-03-17T15:01:00.000-07:00

March Madness brings a flurry of bets, basketball watching, and boy-bonding. But, what about those of us who could give a hoot about college sports?

Well, one of our favorite clothing blogs, www.gofugyourself.com, a snarky look at celebrity fashion mistakes and triumphs, puts on a best of the best fashion blunder bracket (or in this case worst of the worst.) All those times you have looked at famous fashionistas and thought, "WHAT is she/he wearing? Are we supposed to think that is stylish?"

For example, check out last year's winner, Aubrey O'Day:

www.gofugyourself.com

An over-sized political shirt/dress with a shiny headband, heels, and a sequined dog? In public?

Round one starts tomorrow and Friday, so get your pencils sharpened and see if you can pick the Champion of Fug.

vogel 10

2010-03-03T21:49:00.000-08:00

We've just discovered that Park Vogel, a long time favorite here at the Modo, has become vogel 10. Check it out, the 10 versatile pieces look promising!

February - I will miss you come May...

2010-02-20T13:31:00.000-08:00

With the afternoon sun shining in the store, I remember how great February has been the last few years. I thought it was a fluke, but after the last week I have decided... February is in the running with September for the best month of the year. And unlike September, which is sun-filled and warm, but lit with that golden, autumn glow, February comes after three months of rain.

Late January I was starting to wonder how I would make it to June... Now I remember - February!

And the thoughts of Anthropologie tiered dresses...

Spring!

2010-02-16T14:30:00.000-08:00

While most of the Northeast is covered in snow - we in the Northwest are enjoying spring-like weather. And, even though we love the snow, warm sunshine in February ain't bad at all...

It means we can wear things like this Charles Nolan dress.

And soon...

This darling Vain and Vapid dress.

Although, knowing Portland, April will be cold and rainy and I will wish I bought this James Perse Trench instead.

Wait - I still can!

Thoughts About Fashion

2010-02-03T16:24:00.000-08:00

You know how we at The Modo have an obsession with Tavi, the child-like fashionista? The other day we were reading her blog and she mentioned this article in the Guardian by Tanya Gold about why she hates fashion. Without the risk of getting it wrong, the gist was that Tanya thinks fashion makes women insecure, waste money to impress men, and is uncomfortable and often ugly.

Obviously Tavi, the 13 year-old wonder of the fashion community, disagrees - to her, fashion is art. It isn't frivolous, it is the way she expresses herself regardless of what other people think about her.

This discussion made me think about how I view fashion. I have never been one of those girls who waits for the next issue of Vogue to come out. Most fashion shows seem a bit over the top for my taste, although a few will move me. What I do know, is how good I feel when I wear certain things. The way a silk dress feels against the skin, high heels make me feel powerful, or how my favorite pair of jeans instantly make me comfortable.

I have a motto: The worse I feel, the better I dress. When I know I am going to have a crappy day (some mornings you can just tell, right?), I purposefully try to find something to wear that makes me happy. I like dresses, because they make me feel put together and girly without requiring much effort or lack of comfort. Does it change whatever momentary terrible thing that happened to me? No. But, every time I walk by the mirror, I think, "Well, at least I look good." A tiny smile escapes and for a brief moment I forget what was making me feel bad and get to feel good.

Does that use of fashion make me more shallow than a Tanya Gold who doesn't use clothes to make her feel better? Or is it self-empowering to be able to do something so simple as wear a dress to improve your outlook.

PDX Collective Sale

2010-01-21T13:32:00.000-08:00

If you there thinking of doing a little shopping this weekend - and needed somewhere to go besides Modo ;) - you have to go to the PDX Collective Sale at the Cleaners in the Ace Hotel.

There are some great local shops representing including Popina Swimwear, Idom, Pin Me Apparel, Parts + Labour, Suite 6, Zella, Bubble, Radish Underground, Flora/Space Design, Emily Katz and Tumbleweed.

The sale runs 11-5 on Saturday and Sunday, the 23rd and 24th. We will be here from 12-4 on Saturday, so come by and tell us what's good!

PDX Collective Sale - January 23-24, 2010 from 11-5

Ace Hotel

1022 SW Stark St.
Portland, OR 97205

503.228.2277

Rainy Days...

2010-01-16T15:27:00.000-08:00

It may be a rainy weekend in Portland, but the store is warm and bright.

And, if you are looking for clothes to match the weather, the grays, blacks, and earthy colors we are so drawn to this time of year, we have racks of them.

But, if you want to fight the gloom with an arsenal of brightly-colored tops and dresses - we can help you out there too.

And remember, soon enough, it will be spring. The flowers will bloom, the trees will stop being naked, and in true Portland fashion, we will forget the weeks of rain.

Shoes

2010-01-15T14:35:00.000-08:00

A lot of people come into the store just looking for shoes. We have all types of styles, colors, and sizes. Especially, sizes. In fact, we seem to have an abundant of shoes in both small and large sizes.

For example, how cute are these Oh Deer heels in a size 11?

Or imagine the pop of green these shoes would add to your outfit by Nine West in a size 10?

And, if your feet are on the small side, we know it can be challenging to find shoes too! We have some beautiful Italian pumps by Raphael in a 5.5.

Or these gorgeous Juicy Couture flats (COVET - if only my feet were that small).

Check out all the amazing shoes we have in the store and Online.

Jan Sale!

2010-01-06T16:49:00.000-08:00

The only time I have been to London was over New Years in 2006. Every woman I talked to was so excited that I was there for the January Sales. Apparently, the stores are only allowed to put on sales once a year. Because I was quite poor, I only bought one thing: a gray, Top Shop motorcycle jacket that I still wear frequently, in fact, I wore it yesterday.

Aren't you glad we don't live in London and have to wait until sales happen once a year? I seriously can't imagine...

The Modo is having our own Jan sale (which we do every month. Eat that, London!) and I wanted to highlight some of the awesome deals. Remember that everything in the store sells for 20% off (online we price higher for eBay/shipping fees).

How about this Diane Von Furesenberg drop waist dress for $26 in store?

Or this awesome dress for $24 from Graham and Spencer black dress. (It is new with tags - originally $285)

Come on in or search the online store to see what else we have on sale! You will be glad you don't live in London, too.