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Modern Nostalgia

Customers adore ModNos for — and forgive its high prices because of — its wide and changing selection of clothing, lingerie, and accessories that come in a style befitting the store's name, equally inspired by elegant classic designs and exciting contemporary fashion. Jewelry and handbags are a particular specialty, with a massive range of earrings, bracelets, necklaces, handbags and clutches from collections by local and national designers, such as Pura Vida, Ornamental Things, and Made By Anatomy.

Address: 1382 Hertel Ave
Getting there: Metro Bus 11 or 23
Hours: Tue-Fri 11AM-6PM, Sat 11AM-5PM, Sun noon-4PM
Website: modernnostalgiashop.com (opens in a new tab)

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