We New Yorkers are looking for an escape. Somewhere exotic, enchanting, and definitely somewhere warm. So we’re booking a trip with husband and wife team Kristen Lindholm and Nicholas Dewey’s The Modern Historic. A frequent Fab favorite on Vintage Mondays, the vintage purveyor of fashion and furnishings represents the best and boldest designs from the 1940s through 1960s. Tonight’s tropically tempting collection has been curated with resort vacations in mind, and being that they’re headquartered in Palm Beach, Florida, they know a thing or two about fun in the sun. Tell us more Kristen…

What’s the history of The Modern Historic? 

We have always been collecting items from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Growing up on Long Island, I would travel into the New York City to go vintage clothing shopping at Antique Boutique, Andy’s Cheepies, and Screaming MiMi’s. Nick has collected records and vintage clothing since he was a teenager. We got together when we were both 20 years old and have been collecting ever since. We were always into 1950s-1960s era items and have refined our taste over time. We collected so much that at one point decided to start selling it and turn it into a business.

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We’re super-excited about Fiona Gallagher, oops, Emmy Rossum’s special sale with us!  We’re featuring her lovely new album, and she has curated a selection of her favorite Fab items. She also wrote this note to tell us more about her picks. 

Hi there! 

I hope you like my Fab picks. These are all items I love and have hand selected. From vintage feeling necklaces (love the mini camera pendant!) to fun things for your kitchen (a sculpture of spices and delicious drink syrups in pretty bottles), these are all items that fit perfectly in my home and my life. There’s a sweet tote that reminds me of New York, cute T-shirts to run around and do errands in, and cool brooches to dress up a sweater or wear on the red carpet as a hair ornament. And there’s even heart-shaped cookware that’s sure to please the object of your affection on Valentine’s Day! The butterfly globe adds a light and airy touch to home decor, and makes thinking about travel that much more fun. Be sure to check out the fun cocktail shaker, which will be put to use making retro cocktails at your next dinner party. You can even turn on Sentimental Journey while you’re entertaining your guests! 

xoxo

Emmy

Want a little more Emmy Rossum in your life? To get her curated Fab picks and new album, check out her special Fab sale.

Tonight, Fab’s Vintage Shop features a sale with one of our favorite creatives: The inimitable ursula manaf-pitt of EarthSeaWarrior. Our own Shirley Chan explores her universe.

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While dinosaurs roamed the land and grinning skulls guarded a lamp graveyard, Fab sat down with ursula manaf-pitt, founder and designer of EarthSeaWarrior, to delve into the mysteries of her world. Rainbows shining from crystals and unicorn horns lit the way.

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We asked ModCloth’s co-founder and chief creative officer, Susan, to show us how she’d style some of her favorite pieces from her vintage collection for Fab. Read below to see where she’d wear it and with what she’d pair it!

“It’s fun to be fancy at work once in awhile, especially when it inspires holiday cheer!”

See the ’60s Timeless Tinsel Gown on Fab, and accessorize it with other ModCloth finds below!

1. The Winding My Way Heel

2. Writing’s On the Wall Tights

3. Lauren Moffatt Cardinal Games Coat

4. Break Out The Baubly Necklace

5. Up In the Debonair Bag

“The perfect outfit to complement the eggnog cinnamon rolls you’re bringing to your BFF’s cozy brunch. A bunch of dainty gold bracelets accent the charming sleeve length, and I love how the pencil flats pick up so many colors in the dress.”

See the ’40s Ribbon Candy Dress on Fab, and accessorize it with other ModCloth finds below!

1. Tights for Every Occasion in Red

2. Pencil Me In Flat

3. Mahogany Muse Bag

4. Time to Bow Bracelet

5. With a Little Lock Bracelet

6. Tour de Quartz Bracelet

“I’m crazy about the train on this dress; it reminds me of wings! I also like the quirky color pairing that happens when you add the clutch.”

See the ’60s Taffeta Dress on Fab, and accessorize it with other ModCloth finds below!

1. Sparkle an Interest Heel

2. Outfit Enhancement Tights

3. Enter the Plume Fascinator

4. Burst Into the Room Pin

5. Waterway of Life Clutch

6. Tri-Your-Hand Ring

7. Let’s Stick Two-Gether Rings

As if the ModCloth collection could get any sweeter, all  proceeds from Susan’s vintage collection will go to Animal Advocates. Now that’s a buy to feel good about all holiday season long, no matter what you’re wearing. Happy shopping! Visit the ModCloth + Fab Vintage sale on Fab today.