Monday, June 20, 2011

Giveaway: Modbe Summer Wear-Closed


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Kindly sponsored by Modbe
I fancy dressing rather fancy: crisply starched blouses, waist nipping belts, cashmere overlay.

But Arizona is baked, blazing, blistering.  So torrid that as soon as I cross the boundaries of air conditioning my middle is sweating beneath its leather girdle, my cardigan is begging for a trip to the dry cleaner, and my blouse is soggy and limp from perspiration.

Solution: embellished cotton t-shirts,  fancy yet so functional. 

My most recent closet bestie?  This  pragmatic pretty from Modbe.  Partnered with a breezy silk skirt I look refreshingly ritzy. 
Stylin Sleeves Top, $34.00

Win your own Modbe New Arrival by commenting what you would like to invite into your closet as well as where you would wear your new friend.  Winner will be announced Friday, June 24, 2011. 


My new knit told me she loved to travel.  We've discussed how smashing we would look eating a beach centered supper in Costa Rica. But we both agreed that we need to invite a straw hat on our adventure.
 Speaking of fabulous straw hats, check out my ex-neighbor, sewing savant, bosom friend Amy Barragan, featured assistant designer at Modbe's sister company Downeast Basics.


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  1. BeccaJune 20, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I LOVED the stylin sleeves top in melon paired with the box pleat skirt in tarmac! I just had a baby and need something extra smashing to wear to my husbands mission reunion.....

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  2. AnnieJune 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I'm loving the Side of Flowers top, but can't decide which color I like better. I'd wear it in London this summer hopefully with a cute skirt and shoes that have that magical ability to be comfortable when walking all day but fashionably adorable too.

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  3. JanelleJune 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I'm loving the tiered ruffle cardi in white, which I would wear to church. Or grocery shopping. Or just around the house!

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  4. Nina @ Momma Go RoundJune 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Sign me up for the romantic skirt in big bloom! It would be perfect for my friend's bridal shower!

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  5. Jonathan and ChelseaJune 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I LOVE the romantic skirt in big bloom. I would wear it out on a date with my husband in the pearl district of Portland.... Or maybe a walk on the waterfront at sunset... Or maybe a dance... So many possibilities!!

    jberkom (at) gmail (dot) com

    Chelsea Anne

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  6. MarilynJune 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Not trying to copy but I adore the stylin sleeves design. I would have to choose the melon although the lavender looks adorable on you! I would wear the melon top paired with a floral skirt and a sun hat at a family picnic in the shade.

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  7. KiraJune 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Stylin Sleeves Top in Lavender with Big Bloom would be so fun to wear to my kids swim lessons and then on a lunch date with my honey.

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  8. AshleyJune 20, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Sounds like I'm with everyone else--stylin sleeves top is the way to go! I love a cute cotton top.

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  9. Marie @ Lemondrop VintageJune 20, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    All the new blouses are lovely and I am a huge fan of the ruffled cardi in tarmac which I would wear everywhere, but especially to sip lattes.
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  10. NikkiJune 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Scoop Ruffle Tee = perfect top for Independence Day festivities! Pick me, please!

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  11. DresdenJune 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    ohhhh so cute, you look adorable in that top! I would invite the flirt top in coral and I'd wear on our vacation that's coming up. Visiting the family in California and this would be a perfect piece to come along with us!

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  12. GeorgiaJune 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Me and Rose Girl in burnished gold have been longing to spend some time together this summer. The Dainty Dress in federal blue has been sending me texts asking me hang out for weeks...

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  13. Jennifer and MaxJune 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I like the romantic skirt in big bloom,

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  14. HelenJune 20, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Love the romantic skirt with big bloom print! I would wear it to a nice picnic or even to a stroll at the riverfront around here. So pretty!!!

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  15. EmilyJune 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I'd wear the Cute Curves Dress--Viridian Green to church, a wedding reception, or just to the park. :) Love the outfit you picked!

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  16. LivJune 20, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    the sunshine dress in the garden print caught my eye. i'd wear it to walk the baby and the dog in the park so i'd blend right in with all the blooms!

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  17. Andrea JJune 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    The sunshine dress for sure! That fuchsia is calling to me. I'd wear it to Cape Cod and back.

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  18. LindieJune 20, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Oh I love the Sunshine Dress!! Its so darling! I would wear on a hot date night with my hubby in Newport Beach California!! I love the Sunflower print and the Garden print!! Both are ADORABLE!!

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  19. LindsayJune 20, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Oh hello, Tiered Ruffle Cardi in White! Please join me in Hilton Head this summer: on the beach as a light cover-up, out to dinner on chilly evenings and on the airplane in style.

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  20. ChrisJune 20, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I love the Tiered Ruffle Cardi--White. I would wear it with a print skirt and a cute pair of sandles.
    chrissatko7@gmail.com

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  21. eliseJune 20, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    i'm loving the romantic skirt in big bloom! i wear skirts all the time so i'd wear it just about anywhere. it would be nice to have something that fits too. i have the perfect shoes to wear with it...sigh!

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  22. KylieJune 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Stylin' sleeves in Melon would look wonderful paired with a summery white skirt and teal accessories on my own California adventure coming soon.

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  23. VickiJune 20, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I'd have to pick the side of flowers top in shadow lime... I'd have to wear it on a date with the hubby, I guess. The only "vacation" we have planned is River Rafting, and I wouldn't want to wear it there! Thanks!

    bugsnkisses(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  24. tifsongJune 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    i'd love to win the flirt top in tan.
    lovely.

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  25. The WizzleJune 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    The Cute Curves dress in Viridian Green would be my pick! Nothing like a simple, cool, jersey dress in a beautiful color for summer. I would pair it with a pair of metallic flat sandals and bangle bracelets.

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  26. Sarah Beau BeraJune 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I would love to wear the Sunshine Dress - Sunflower Print to Milan, Italy to visit my mother who is living there for another 18 months.

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  27. Felix y ElianaJune 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I'd love to wear the Sunshine Dress in Garden Print since I'm dress lover! I'd wear it during church or a date with husband! <3

    sincewefellinlove@gmail.com

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  28. BonnieJune 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I think the "Simple Skirt" in Sunkist Coral is so cute- I love the polka dots, and I love the Tiered Carti in white. The side of flowers tee, too. I would totally wear the skirt and cardi to church. The cardi and the t-shirt would both be great with jeans, too. I'd like to wear with flats and a simple shirt too. I've got a one year old to run after, so I need to keep things casual and easy.
    bonner_16@hotmail.com

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  29. LaurenJune 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I would love to add the short sleeved wrap sweater in silver gray to my closet. It looks like the perfect thing to wear over a sundress for a summer night out!

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  30. Staci JJune 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I LOVE the stylin sleeves top in melon! Gorgeous!
    staci@justsewsassy.com

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  31. jooleeJune 20, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    i'd love the Cute Curves dress because, frankly, i HAVE no curves and i'd at least like to LOOK like i do. :) aaaand i'd wear that lovely frock to Les Mis, which my hubby is taking me to for my birthday in August! yes, we plan ahead around here...

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  32. NanetteJune 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Hmmm...I am going to have to go with Scoop Ruffle Tee--Ribbon Red. LOVE IT!

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  33. ChristyJune 20, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I'm totally with you on the Stylish Sleeves Top and even love the Lavender Lustre color! That's what I would pick!
    I'd wear it with a fun skirt on a date with my hubby.

    christyjean79(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. Melissa StringhamJune 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I want one of their tankinis to take to lake powell!

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  35. EmilyJune 20, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I love the Sunshine Dress in Garden Print. I would wear it to church and parties.

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  36. ErikaJune 20, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    The Sunshine Dress in Garden Print would be an easy choice for Sunday mornings - getting 3 kids dressed leaves me little time to choose an ensemble for myself so one piece dresses make it a little easier!

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  37. Farmer JoJune 20, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    The lavender top you have featured is my favorite. I LOVE that color! :)

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  38. Grandma SueJune 20, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I like the side of flower top in green which I would wear when my grandchildren come visit. Coco and Levi would love to go to the zoo with their cousins and their sassy Gram Gram.

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  39. the StorytellerJune 20, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I think the Sunflower Print Sunshine dress would be perfect for an upcoming scholarship interview (where the dress code is "summer casual"). It would go nicely with my white sandals.

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  40. JanetteJune 20, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    cute curves dress in black!! I am in need of a cute black dress for church, weddings, and etc.. You can never go wrong with black and they are always so flattering.

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  41. AmandaJune 21, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Definitely the Cute Curves Dress. I would wear it...probably everywhere. Dressed up and down. I love dresses when it's hot and humid out!

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  42. SueJune 21, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Puckered V-neck in Mellow Yellow paired with the blue and white striped skirt from anthropologie I picked up on the sale rack will do nicely for casual Friday in the office.

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  43. Emily H.June 21, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love the stylin sleeves top too! I would get it in melon and wear it with some turquoise jewelry on my upcoming trip to San Diego with my hubby (and WITHOUT the kiddos).

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  44. RebekahJune 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I would also have to pick the Stylin Sleeves Top in Lavender Lustre. I'm in AZ as well, so I need something light-weight to tuck into my skirts. This would be a great option!

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  45. throughkseyesJune 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love the Stylin Sleeves Top in melon!

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  46. Eric and Hannah AveryJune 21, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I would love to invite the Big Bloom romantic skirt into my closet! I would wear it to church, and anywhere else nice! The whole line is BEAUTIFUL!

    hannahavery85@yahoo.com

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  47. AngelaJune 21, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I would like the Side of Flowers Top-Viridian Green and I would wear it.... EVERYWHERE!!!

    Method Clothe

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  48. NatalieJune 21, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I love the Short Sleeve Wrap Sweater, it would be perfect post-baby and allow easy access to nurse

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  49. WhitJune 21, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    i love the Sunshine Dress :) I would wear it to walk on the boardwalk near the beach.

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  50. Landon and DanaJune 21, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    i love the stylin sleeves top in Lavender also! i have a new skirt that it would look SO good with and the husband happens to love it when i wear lavender so it's a win win!

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  51. RynellJune 21, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I think the Cute Curves dress is very cute indeed!

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  52. LauraJune 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I would wear the Romantic Skirt--Large Flower and I would wear it to church and to a brunch.

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  53. Mrs NJune 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I LOVE Modbe. The direction they've been going in the past couple of years is so darling. I think I would scoop up the Sunshine Dress in the Garden print, which I would wear everywhere, because it can go up or down depending on shoes & accessories.

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  54. Erin DayJune 21, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I love the simple skirt shadow lime. It is so lovely. I love looking nice and that skirt looks like it would be light and refreshing.

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  55. helenJune 22, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    I have to say the lavender stylin' sleeves top...your photo sold me on that, and I have a floral silk skirt that would team oh-so-well with it! I'd wear it for everyday. Who says you can't dress up as a stay at home mother?!

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  56. stephanieJune 22, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I'm thinking of starting a maxi dress collection, so the appliqué flowers maxi in sunkist is top on my list. It even has sleeves! I would wear it everywhere, but especially on a long trans-Atlantic flight I have coming up. It looks so comfy!

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  57. The SmithsJune 23, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    I love the Side of Flowers Top-Viridian Green. We are going to Nicaragua in a couple of weeks and I think it would fit in great there :)

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  58. KathrynJune 23, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Hello Love..(skirt in Big Bloom. Why yes, I'd love to wear you to dinner at the Yard Arm. We'll sit on the deck and you can blow softly in the ocean breeze. What's that you say? My husband can come too? Perfect!!!

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  59. RebekahJune 23, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    How fun! It's hard to pick! I just love the Stylin Sleeves Top, probably because I want to look as stylish as you do in it! And I would wear it everywhere this summer!

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  60. Aunt LoLoJune 23, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I kind of LOVE the Cute Curves dress in green...and I'd wear it to church. haha

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  61. JamieJune 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love the sunshine dress...I would wear it everywhere! All the clothes are really cute...a new favorite!

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