DONALD BROOKS - 1970's Pop Art Print Maxi Dress

We all know that BARBIE is the ultimate style icon so why not borrow some summer fashion tips directly form her case. Take a colorful vintage cotton pique pop art print maxi that is both cool as well as hot, now isn't that the perfect summer combo. Keep the accessories to a minimum because all you fashion savvy gals know that when its hot lots of jangle only weighs you down. A great pair of shades, sleek nails and a perfect lip gloss is really all need to show off the perfect tan. Add a splash of your fav lite summer scent and you are set by day or night. It really isn't hard to be an Urbane Butterfly.

WILLIAM TRAVILLA - Flame Ruffle Gown & Shawl

When an iconic gown from Hollywood hits 4.5 Million on the auction block it tends to get noticed. When you want to receive that same type notoriety, why not reach for something as stunning from the same creative designer. William Travilla was the master mind behind that white pleated halter dress that Marilyn Monroe wore in "The Seven Year Itch", the one that instantly made all subway grates popular. Here he takes a silk georgette in flame and cutting on the bias, creates a body conscious gown that will make you the equal of any Hollywood Siren. To amp up the flirtatious quality he adds a ruffle shawl to not only keep the chill away but to heat up any male withing sight. So channel your inner goddess and make an entrance that will instantly make you an icon.

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BILL BLASS - Dark Lady

The holiday season is fast approaching and choosing a new frock for all the festivities is of paramount importance. Like Goldilocks you want it to be just right. They say a little black dress will fit in anywhere, but is that really the best choice when you are in the mood to shine. It is if you like to be subtle but also want to pack a punch of style with this modern vintage black silk Bill Blass from the 1990s. It is all lady like reserve from the front but totally drop dead vamp from the rear using a bare back encased in ropes of pearls and closed with a satin bow to weave a web of allure. Keep the face pale and the accessories matte to give this vintage cocktail dress a modern vibe. The best dress possible for making a grand exit especially when the men will probably be following and you all know how myopic they can be.

FROCKOLOGY STYLE TIP:

When wearing an evening ensemble that is highly decorative it is best to keep your accessories dark and in a matte finish with as little sparkle as possible. It is always a fashion faux pas when you sparkle more then the decorations.

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TODD OLDHAM - Cotton Velvet Leopard Print Mini

Take a walk on the wild side with animal print this season. Leopard print is all the rage for Fall and taking it one step farther by adding modern vintage to the mix only makes it a more personal statement. Take this Todd Oldham cotton velvet mini sheath from the 1990s and mix it with bold modern accessories and instantly you have created the perfect look for the changing season.

FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

When wearing a bold print always make sure your accessories are up to the challenge of competition. Never think that bold print should be paired with small diminutive accessories, as they will only fade into the background never to be seen. Instead mix bold shape, texture and color to create the perfect frame of reference for your own personal style.

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POP UP SALE - Now in Progress

FALL is in the Air and what better way to embrace it then by turning your thoughts to all things fashion. We here at FROCKOLOGY put our heads together and decided that we would celebrate the changing of the seasons by hosting a POP UP SALE featuring all things FALL. It is a great opportunity to find that just right modern vintage look that will make the season fresh and exciting for you. Don't forget to check back often as new thing will be added and prices will lower. Now....who doesn't like a game of chance. So, place your fashion bets with us....we want your fall to be a winner.

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CLAUDE MONTANA - Military Motorcycle Jacket with Silver Buckle

Sometimes don't you just lust for an opportunity to mix the bold print of Pucci with the hard edge of the 1980s. Pushing boundaries is the ultimate test for the fashion forward, if it works you have just successfully created a new look, if not you had fun trying so its all good...right! We love this vintage hybrid of a military motorcycle inspired jacket from Claude Montana designed in the 1980s, but pairing it with a pencil skirt or tight legged trousers is so been there done that. So,we couldn't resist putting it with some new Pucci silk knit pants in muted tones of gray, beige and gold and instantly discovered a hot transitional modern vintage look for early fall. Grab a gold ostrich berkin and a pair of great aviators, then slid into a pale gray suede wedge and you are on your way to a great new fashionable Fall. Don't forget to add sparkly bling to any military inspired look, we love the mix. It is just wrong enough to be oh so right. Marching for jewelry really should be a mantra!

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HALSTON - Mixing Vintage & Modern Style

Sometimes in the hottest part of the summer a young woman's thoughts turn to the Fall season. What better way to transition your look from late summer into Fall then with a mocha colored vintage HALSTON from the early 1970s. It will not only shows off your tan to perfection but mix it with turquoise as a main accent color and it will make both colors feel fresh and exciting. Later toss it on over great stack boots with a bucket bag, or slim trousers and a cashmere turtleneck sweater for different yet exciting looks to take you through to next Spring. We call that the versatility of fashion. So, always think of ways to mix it up in your style closet for new and unique ways to be original.

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DONNA KARAN - Mixing Vintage & Modern Style

Vogue says that scuba and surf influences are riding the style curl this season. So grab this vintage Donna Karan scuba inspired zip front dress from the late 1980s and show you have command of the beach. Pair it with simple gold accessories and nude make up to play up the Robert Lee Morris sculpted gold zipper pulls that give the dress interesting detail. Grab a colorful straw beach bag and stake out your spot in the sun.

I am really into polka dots and would like to keep it modern. any thoughts?

Polka dots always a favorite design motif just make people happy. I think the modernity is in the mix, wear them where they are least expected, on lingerie peeking out of a crisp starched white blouse or as accessories with bold print polka dot jewelry or a large print on the outside small contrast dot print on the lining of a cute fabric handbag. Another choice is to go bold and mix different size polka prints together from large to tiny. Make yourself happy and wearing polka dots you will always receive smiles and who doesn't love a great smile.

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EMANUEL UNGARO - Mixing Modern & Vintage Style

Some days you just feel like a flirt, you know who you are! What better way to show that then by wearing a colorful cherry print skirt and blouse that sways and swings with each step you take. Wear this 1980s vintage Emanuel Ungaro over a rich purple and pink stripe satin and lace embellished camisole and tap pants so that you can unbutton the blouse a bit more then is proper showing your skills at mixing patterns. Ungaro would be proud because he was the premiere French mixologist of print, pattern and color. Now go forward there is flirting to be done.

VINTAGE CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT - Pierre Balmain

Looking radiant on the red carpet, Kristin Davis arrives at the annual White House Correspondent's Dinner wearing vintage Pierre Balmain Couture. This beautiful white silk faille gown with intricate beaded bodice is a perfect example of how the sharp crisp lines of one decade can again appear both fresh and modern. Give modern vintage a try, we know you will be pleased and that you will return again.

VINTAGE FASHION VIDEO - Halston

VINTAGE CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT - Halston

What do Sarah Jessica Parker and Rachel Zoe have in common with you? Easy answer, you could all be seen wearing vintage HALSTON. Who says vintage will never look fresh and modern? Not us, we believe vintage should always look modern.

VINTAGE VS MODERN - Geoffrey Beene Takes On Michael Kors

You know what they say "everything old is new again" and this is a great example. On the left we have a current Michael Kors Spring 2010 and on the right a modern vintage Geoffrey Beene from the early 1990s. Once again you can see the advantages of choosing modern vintage over current style. It gives you both great value and a unique look where the other gives you an expensive price and the ability to see your choice on a multitude of others. It also makes you wonder how Kors can keep a straight face when critiquing others for "borrowing" when judging on Project Runway. I guess it is a question of "do as I say not as I do".......what do you think?

BYBLOS - Mixing Vintage & Modern Style

A perfect outfit for "Lunch at Cartier" while channeling your inner Audrey. Anyone who says vintage never looks modern, has never run across this BYBLOS from the late 1980s which has that military vibe that is oh so popular this season. We like it zipped to the neck for day with flats but when the sun goes down the heels should rise and the zip should lower. That is why we say day to night is always right with modern vintage.

BRADLEY BAYOU - Mixing Vintage & Modern Style

When it is time to embrace the warm weather with a casual look there is nothing better then to have a multifunctional vintage garment that says look at me I'm as modern as you. Here you have a Bradley Bayou mini dress from one of his first collections that takes a playful tongue in cheek turn on the button front house dress popular in the 1940s. We like it paired with a roll cuff boyfriend jean and multicolored ankle strap sandals, mixed with simple jewelry and a mixed media clutch plus playfully large shades. Later when it is time to pump up the volume for a festive night, just slip out of the jeans and you have a totally different vibe ready to take on the night. Modern Vintage Multitasking, wow! Not only great style but mixed with great value, a perfect reason to think outside the box.

MALCOLM STARR - Mixing Vintage & Modern Style

Sometimes you need a cocktail dress that is demure without being drab, for those occasions when the maracas should only be seen with a Latin band. However, you still want to sizzle and that is when you reach for this Malcolm Starr. It gives you a sparkle of excitement while maintaining that you are still a lady. This was designed in the late 1960s yet is as fresh and modern in feeling as if it way created this spring. You can never go wrong when you choose modern vintage as part of your style.

KARL LAGERFELD - Mixing Vintage & Modern Style

Nothing heralds Spring like a beautiful cotton floral sundress. It brings to mind all the excitement and freshness of things remembered from times past. When you combine the sublime talents of Karl Lagerfeld with a bold floral cotton chintz that appears to have floated fresh from a Monet canvas. You get a perfect strapless sundress with a full skirt given shape with cartilage pleated panniers over crinolines that are reminiscent of an afternoon spent at the Petite Trianon with the Court of Louie XVI. When you blend vintage into your style in a modern way it becomes fresh and infinitely desirable.

VINTAGE CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT - Vivienne Westwood

Dita Von Teese spotted in Las Vegas at a book signing promo wearing a modern vintage frock. Looking fresh and crisp in a cotton toile print from British designer Vivienne Westwood circa early 1990s, once again proving that vintage worn with a modern twist will always be noticed. Nothing looks as fresh and cool as a light cotton print frock when worn outside in the warm sunshine.

FROCKOLOGY Style Tip:

To give your vintage cotton a more modern twist pull your hair back into a messy ponytail accessorizing with bold geometric wood and silver jewelry and a pair of lucite platform woven ribbon sandals that bow at the ankle.

HALSTON - Mixing Vintage & Modern Style

When it is time to head to the beach all you need is a great cover up, a straw tote and some wood jewelry then just add the ocean and you are all set. Now to make it even more exciting take along some vintage HALSTON in the form of a golden silk caftan from the early 1970s. It will work over a bikini as a cover up or paired with silk pants as a tunic and even stands alone as a comfortable dress. Then when you return to the city it will continue to be a great addition to your style through out the summer and forever. That is the beauty of collecting HALSTON you can wear his creations always knowing you look classically modern.