Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Meet the Models: Tessa & Tom








This November we did our first boy-girl photoshoot. The dapper gentleman that we chose to use as our male model is actually my and Monica's cousin! He's the best-dressed guy we know and he looked like the perfect fit for our female model Tessa.
Read on to meet the models of this romantical shoot:

Spotted Moth: What do you do?
Tom: I am an aspiring composer. I want to write operas and symphonies and ballets and concertos like my heroes Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, etc.
Tessa: I just graduated cosmetology school and right now I am working at planet beauty. But I plan to go back to school to be a dermatologist.

SM: Describe your personal style- how do you like to dress?
Tom: I like to dress like a gentleman. If I could have it my way, I'd wear a suit every day; in fact, everyone would be wearing suits. So I guess I like early 20th century fashion. I think Spotted Moth should bring back the top hat.
Tessa: My personal style is usually classic 50's pin-up-ish. I just think its cute and fun.

SM: What was your favorite part of the photoshoot?
Tom: My favorite part was being out in nature. Any time I spend amongst trees and birds is time well spent. Spending time with my cousin is a close second.
Tessa: The whole thing was really fun... I guess I liked just being in nature, 'cause I don't get a chance to do that very often.

SM: Was it awkward to act so lovey-dovey when the two of you had only just met that day?
Tom: I didn't feel awkward. I was a drama major and did waaaay weirder stuff in college.
Tessa: Haha nooo it wasn't awkward, Tom was really nice! And it was just for pretend. ;)

SM: What do you love most about the holidays?
Tom: I love everything about the holidays. Even the stress. I get bored doing the same thing for too long and everything about the holidays is so full of energy and a general positivity seems to be shared by everyone. Plus the food and getting presents.
Tessa: Mmmmmmmm... the food!

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Tessa is wearing:
The Aurora Borealis Dress $72.99
The Cherry on Top Dress $84.99

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What did you think of our November shoot? Do you think adding a boy into the mix made the pictures extra cute? We'd love to hear your opinion!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Best Sellers

These best-selling items are all sold out at our shop, but you can still get them online! Everyone loves these tops because they're so chic and cozy. Get your hands on them before they disappear altogether!



Clockwise from top left:
1. Early Autumn Top in Maple 28.99
2. Cowl Neck Blouse: Charcoal $29.99
3. Slip Stitch Sweater: Mocha $36.99
4. Triangle Tangle Blouse $26.99
5. Mocha Morning Blouse $26.99
6. Shades of Gray Cowl Top $32.99

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thankful for...



Happy Thanksgiving!

In the spirit of gratitude I would like to dedicate this post to the lovely ladies of Spotted Moth!

From left to right:

Maile: Our photographer and photo shoot planning goddess. Maile is creative and talented as all get out and wins the best hair in the world award.

Kat: Our graphic designer extraordinaire who single-handedly redesigned the look of our website! Kat is the chicest girl you will ever meet, you can quote me on that.

Candee: Our package packing princess and who just happens to be my Mom! She spends her every spare second helping me execute window displays, organizing everything, and being my right hand man.

Christina: Our sparkling shop girl and bestest blogger. Christina is also my little sister! "Bean" as we call her can handle the madness of a Saturday at the shop with the ease of a Sunday morning.

Ashley: Our part time shop girl with full time style! Ashley is the newest addition to the group and a perfect fitting piece to the Spotted Moth puzzle.

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To my team:
I greatly appreciate all of you, and I hope you know that Spotted Moth would be tragically lame if you weren't on board. Thank you for all that you do! <3 Love, Monica

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011

One Blouse/Two Ways




We recently spotted Sharon of Elisharon and Elsie of A Beautiful Mess wearing our Lock and Key Blouse ($29.99)
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Sharon (left) looks adorable pairing the top with a green skirt and yellow belt. We love the unexpected color combination!

Elsie (right) is retro fabulous as usual styling it with wide-leg trousers and a vintage hat.

Both wore the blouse with chunky heels, high-waisted bottoms, and a belt. We agree that's the perfect way to do it. So cute, girls!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Meet the Model: Miya




Spotted Moth: What do you do?
Miya: I am an actor.

Spotted Moth: Describe your personal style- how do you like to dress?
Miya: My style is eclectic. I like clothes that suit a busy lifestyle but are also artful and playful. You'd usually find me in a pair of jewel tone jeans, a t-shirt, my favorite leather jacket, and worn silver jewelry.

Spotted Moth
: What are your favorite items from Spotted Moth?
Miya: I love the Annie Hall skirt and Orville Messenger Bag, I also really want those magnet clips in coral or yellow and the Folk Explosion print by Esti Hernández de Miguel.



Spotted Moth: What was your favorite part of the photoshoot?
Miya: Maile's ghost stories!