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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.  Significant estimates and assumptions include the adequacy of the allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns, recoverability of inventories, useful lives of property and equipment (including website development costs) and intangible assets, realization of deferred tax assets, and the calculations related to stock-based compensation expense.  Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s success is largely dependent on its ability to anticipate, identify and respond to unexpected changes in fashion trends and to provide merchandise that satisfies consumer preferences and demand.  The Company’s failure to anticipate, identify or respond to unexpected changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences could adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred financing costs

Costs incurred in connection with the Company's financing activities are deferred and amortized over the terms of the related agreements using the straight-line method. During 2012, we deferred approximately $127,000 and $432,000 relating to the August 2012 financing (see Note 9 – 2012 Financing), and the new revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, and Salus Capital Partners, LLC (see Note 10 – Revolving Credit Facility Financing Agreement), respectively. Amortization of these costs, which is recognized in other interest expense and other income, net, in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, totaled approximately $82,000, $18,100, and $11,700 for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization, included in other assets, net, amounted to approximately $468,000 and $35,000 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, EVT.  All material intercompany transactions between the Company and EVT have been eliminated in consolidation.

On October 25, 2012 (the “Sale Date”), the Company, A + D Labs and TwoRoger Associates, Ltd. (“Modo”) entered into a Unit Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company sold its entire 52% controlling membership interest in Eyefly to A + D Labs for a total cash consideration of $100,000 ($50,000 payable on the Sale Date with the remaining $50,000 paid in ten equal monthly installments).  The Company, in connection with the Purchase Agreement, also agreed to write off 75% of the intercompany receivable due from Eyefly, or $185,000 (as bad debt expense included within General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2012) with the remaining 25% of the balance owed to the Company, or $62,000, payable at a future date on which Eyefly has cash flows available to pay such debt.  The Company established an allowance for doubtful accounts for the entire remaining balance of $62,000 (with a corresponding charge to General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2012).  This allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary as the intercompany receivable was unsecured and the amount that the Company may ultimately recover is not presently determinable.

Prior to the Sale Date, Eyefly was a majority-owned subsidiary of the Company and was deconsolidated on such Sale Date as the Company no longer had a controlling membership interest in Eyefly. Upon deconsolidation, the Company did not retain any remaining membership interest in Eyefly.

The Company recognized a gain of $100,000 on the deconsolidation and sale of Eyefly for the year ended December 31, 2012, which is included within Other interest expense and other income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company acquired approximately 49% and 52%, respectively, of its inventory from its three largest suppliers.
Related Party Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Related-party transactions

As of December 31, 2012, the Company, in connection with the sale of its controlling membership interest in Eyefly, had a related-party amount due from A + D Labs of $40,000, which is presented as part of Accounts receivable, net within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On August 13, 2012, the Company entered into a Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement with certain related-party stockholders as further described below in Note 9 – 2012 Financing.

As of December 31, 2011, Eyefly had related-party amounts of $105,000 due to A + D Labs, which is presented as part of Accounts payable within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when the earnings process is completed and revenue is measurable. Gross sales consist primarily of revenue from product sales and shipping and handling charges and are net of promotional discounts and sales-based taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed on sales transactions.  Net sales represent gross sales, less provisions for returns and credit card chargebacks.

Gross sales are recognized when all the following criteria are met:

     A customer executes an order
     
     The product price and the shipping and handling fee have been determined.
     
     Credit card authorization has occurred and collection is reasonably assured.
     
     The product has been shipped and received by the customer.

Deferred revenue (which consists primarily of goods shipped to customers, but not yet received, and customer credits) totaled approximately $4,381,000 and $4,235,000 as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which are presented as Current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are presented and included as part of gross sales, and freight costs incurred in connection with shipping customer orders are presented and included as part of Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block]
Sales incentives

The Company frequently offers sales incentives to customers to receive a reduction in the sales price of merchandise.  Sales incentives include, but are not limited to discounts, coupons, daily deal programs and e-mail promotions through online marketing programs.  For sales incentives issued to customers in conjunction with the sale of merchandise, the Company recognizes the reduction in gross sales at the time of sale.
Provisions For Sales Returns And Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]
Provisions for sales returns and doubtful accounts

The Company generally permits returns for up to 40 days from the date of sale.  The Company performs credit card authorizations and checks the verifications of its customers prior to shipment of the merchandise.  Accordingly, the Company establishes a reserve for estimated future sales returns and allowance for doubtful accounts at the time of shipment based primarily on historical data.  Accounts receivable (which represents billed credit card transactions in process to be collected and a trade receivable (discussed further below) is, presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets net of the allowance for doubtful accounts.

During the second quarter of 2011, the Company completed a bulk-sale of merchandise to a third-party for approximately $1,200,000.  As a result of the third-party’s deteriorating financial condition during the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company wrote off $475,000 as bad debt expense (included within General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2011), which the Company was unable to collect in its entirety.  As a result, the Company established an allowance for doubtful accounts for the entire remaining balance of $725,000 (with a corresponding charge to General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2011).

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the allowance for doubtful accounts, which represents estimated credit card chargebacks, was $122,000 and $767,000 (which also included losses related to the trade receivable in 2011), respectively.  The allowance for sales returns was $2,081,000 and $3,124,000, at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Both are classified as Current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fulfillment expenses

The Company utilizes a third-party service provider to perform all of its order fulfillment functions including warehousing, administrative support, returns processing and receiving labor.  For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, fulfillment expenses totaled $4,407,000, $3,955,000 and $3,765,000, respectively.
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Marketing expenses

In addition to staff-related costs, marketing expenses consist primarily of online advertising, print and media advertising, costs associated with sweepstakes, direct mail campaigns as well as the related external production costs. The costs associated with online, offline and print advertising are expensed as incurred, with the exception of production costs related to print and television advertising which are expensed upon completion of the initial advertising.

For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, total marketing expenditures (excluding staff-related costs) were approximately $7,605,000, $9,295,000 and $11,298,000, respectively.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based compensation expenses

The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted three stock-based employee compensation plans, one in April 2005, one in July 2000 (which expired in December 2012) and one in May 1997 (collectively the “Plans”), which are described more fully in Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity.  The Plans, which provide for the granting of restricted stock awards, deferred stock unit awards, stock option awards, and other equity and cash awards, were adopted for the purpose of encouraging key employees, consultants and directors who are not employees to acquire a proprietary interest in the growth and performance of the Company, and are similar in nature. Vesting terms for restricted stock generally range from three months to one year, while deferred stock unit awards vest every three months over a period of one to three years.  Stock option awards are granted in terms not to exceed ten years and become exercisable as specified when the option is granted and vesting terms range from immediately to a ratable vesting period of four years.  As of December 31, 2012, the Plans have an aggregate balance of 185,967 shares available for future issuance. Total stock-based compensation expense recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were $1,907,000, $1,062,000 and $634,000, respectively.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income taxes

Income taxes represent income taxes paid or payable (or received or receivable) for the current year and includes any changes in deferred taxes during the year.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.  Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities.  The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the only tax authorities to which the Company is subject to are the U.S. federal tax authorities and various state tax authorities in the United States. Open tax years that are subject to examination by the U.S. federal and state tax authorities, which extend back to 1998, relate to years in which unused net operating losses were generated.  The Company previously adopted authoritative guidance relating to uncertainty in income taxes, in which it prescribes a comprehensive model for the manner in which a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements all material uncertain tax positions that they have taken or expect to take on a tax return.  Tax positions must meet a “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of the authoritative guidance and in subsequent periods.  Upon the adoption of the authoritative guidance, and through December 31, 2012, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits.  In the event that the Company concludes that it is subject to interest and/or penalties arising from uncertain tax positions, the Company will present interest and penalties as a component of income taxes. No amounts of interest or penalties were recognized in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 or Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders

Basic net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

Diluted net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, adjusted to reflect potentially dilutive securities using the “treasury stock” method for stock option awards, warrants, restricted stock awards, deferred stock unit awards, and the “if-converted” method for the Rho Notes (as defined in Note 9 – 2012 Financing). Due to the Company’s net losses for the periods presented, (i) stock option awards and warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock (ii) restricted stock awards that have not yet vested and (iii) Rho Notes convertible into shares of Common Stock were not included in the computation of diluted loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders, as the effects would be anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding are equal for the following periods presented:

   
2012
 
2011
 
2010
                         
Net loss attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders
 
$
(24,776,000
)
 
$
(10,984,000
)
 
$
(4,033,000
)
                         
Weighted average common shares outstanding (basic)
   
28,563,341
     
25,767,483
     
23,685,338
 
                         
Stock option awards and warrants(1)(2)
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
                         
Restricted stock awards(1)
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
                         
Rho Notes(1)
   
--
     
--
     
--
 
                         
Weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted)
   
28,563,341
     
25,767,483
     
23,685,338
 

(1)
As of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, the Company had weighted average shares of the following potentially dilutive securities that were excluded from the computation of net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders as the effects would be anti-dilutive:

Stock option awards and warrants
   
59,770
     
90,973
     
3,873
 
                         
Restricted stock awards
   
8,904
     
--
     
11,529
 
                         
Rho Notes
   
570,439
     
--
     
--
 

(2)
Under the treasury-stock method, the Company excluded all stock option awards and warrants from the computation of weighted average shares as a result of the average market price of the Company’s Common Stock being greater than the exercise price of the stock option awards and warrants.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are placed and maintained with financial institutions that it believes are of high credit quality.  However, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are potentially exposed to concentration of credit risk in the event of default by financial institutions to the extent that cash balances with financial institutions are in excess of insured limits.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restricted cash

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had $4,635,000 in restricted cash, which has been funded by and deducted against the availability of, the Company’s revolving Credit Facility (discussed further in Note 10 – Revolving Credit Facility Financing Agreement), that was held as cash collateral against the Company’s outstanding letters of credit issued and outstanding by its previous credit facility with Wells Fargo Retail Finance, LLC (“Wells Fargo”).
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair value of financial instruments

Authoritative guidance relating to fair value establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements except as it applies to non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities.  The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses.  The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate fair value due to their short-term maturities. The following is the fair value hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable

Level 3 - Inputs that are unobservable (for example cash flow modeling inputs based on assumptions)

In connection with the Embedded Derivative in the Rho Notes (discussed below in Note 9 – 2012 Financing), the Company evaluates the fair value measurement of the Embedded Derivative on a recurring basis to determine the appropriate fair value level to classify the Embedded Derivative at each reporting period.  This determination was based on Level 2 inputs in estimating and measuring the fair value of the Embedded Derivative using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model (as described further in Note 9 – 2012 Financing).  This estimated measurement requires significant estimates and judgments by the Company.  The following table sets forth the Company’s liabilities that were measured at fair value as of December 31, 2012, by level within the fair value hierarchy:

   
December 31, 2012
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
   
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
   
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Liabilities:
                               
                                 
Embedded derivative financial liability to related party stockholders
 
$
379,000
   
$
--
   
$
379,000
   
$
--
 
                                 
Total embedded derivative financial liability to related-party stockholders
 
$
379,000
   
$
--
   
$
379,000
   
$
--
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories, net

Inventories, which consist of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or market value.  Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.  The Company reviews its inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving and unsellable merchandise and establishes a reserve for such merchandise. Inventory reserves are established based on historical data and management’s best estimate. Inventory may be marked down below cost if management determines that the inventory stock will not sell at or above its cost.  Inventory is presented net of reserves in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, inventories, net consist of the following:

   
2012
 
2011
                 
Inventory on hand and in transit
 
$
20,199,000
   
$
33,541,000
 
Estimated inventory due from returns
   
1,463,000
     
1,819,000
 
Inventory reserves
   
(1,141,000
)
   
(3,277,000
)
Total inventories, net
 
$
20,521,000
   
$
32,083,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization expenses. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the lease. Lease amortization is included in depreciation expense. Equipment and software are depreciated on a straight-line basis over two to five years.  Costs related to maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Website development costs

Website development costs, which consist primarily of external direct costs, relate to the Company’s Websites.  All costs incurred by the Company related to the development phase, including costs incurred for enhancements that are expected to result in additional new functionality, are capitalized.  Such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over 36 months.  All costs related to the planning and post-implementation phase, including training and maintenance, are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs related to website development are included in Property and equipment, net in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company capitalized website development costs of $2,840,000 and $3,575,000, respectively.  For the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company recognized amortization expenses of $2,322,000, $1,720,000 and $1,889,000, respectively, which is included in Selling and fulfillment expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible assets

Intangible assets are recorded at cost, net of accumulated amortization and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.  No significant residual value is estimated for intangible assets.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of intangible assets at least annually for possible impairment or whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable. Such circumstances could include, but not limited to, a significant (1) decrease in market value of an asset or (2) adverse change in the extent or manner the asset is used. The Company measures the carrying amount of the asset against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows. Should the sum of the expected future cash flows be less than the carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized. The impairment loss would be calculated as the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. Due to the issues encountered by the Company in connection with its potential inability to operate as a going concern and a material adverse change in the use of its intangible assets, the assets were impaired by the difference between fair value and carrying amount (see Note 6 - Acquisition).
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Long-lived assets

The Company’s policy is to evaluate long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.  This evaluation is based on a number of factors, including expectations for future operating income and undiscounted cash flows that will result from the use of such assets.  The Company has not identified any such impairment of its long-lived assets at December 31, 2012 and 2011.
Deferred Rent Liability [Policy Text Block]
Deferred rent liability

The Company recognizes and records rent expense related to its lease agreement, which includes scheduled rent increases, on a straight-line basis beginning on the commencement date over the life of the lease.  The Company also recognizes and records rent concessions, in the form of reduced rent payments, on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease agreement.  Differences between straight-line rent expense and actual rent payments are recorded as Deferred rent liability and presented as a long-term liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative financial instrument

The Company carries an embedded derivative financial instrument on its 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet as discussed below in Note 9 – 2012 Financing.  The Company does not use the embedded derivative financial instrument to manage financial exposure or enter into hedging activities.

The Company records its embedded derivative financial instrument on its 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value.  The fair value is based on a valuation model that requires inputs including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves and measures of volatility.  The Company’s embedded derivative financial instrument is classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy on its 2012 Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Any changes in fair value of the embedded derivative financial instrument are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and included as Interest expense to related-party stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]
Treasury stock

Treasury stock represents Common Stock withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding obligations of certain officers and employees of the Company in connection with the distribution of Common Stock in respect of deferred stock units held by such officers and employees.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements

The Company is not aware of any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements that would have a significant impact on  the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.