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One Piece Swimsuits for 2012 You’re Going to Love!
One piece swimsuits have a reputation for being the ugly sister of swimwear. Once you get a load of these one piece swimsuits, you may change your mind about wearing a one piece beachside!
Dorit 2012 Twisted One Piece $209
Warehouse Floral Swimsuit $62
Nosara Color Block One Piece $180
Direction Jets Black 2012 $259
Anthropologie Sculpted Maillot $138
Runway Simone Maillot by MARC by Marc Jacobs $142
Badgley Mishka Surplice Blousan $120
Will you be wearing a one piece swimsuit this summer?
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Tagged modest swimsuits, modest swimwear, one piece swimsuits
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DownEast Basics Store at SouthCenter in Seattle
Having just relocated from Utah, the mecca of modest clothing companies, I was surprised to hear that DownEast Basics had a store in SouthCenter Mall in Seattle. Recently several bloggers got together for an evening at DownEast Basics to check out their store.
Here we are with our goodie bags!
In the past, I’ve had a hard time finding the right size at DownEast — I was always in between sizes and it never fit quite right. This time around, I was pleased to find that things fit me much better. Lyndsey and I agree that their real strength is their skirts which are playful and cute. Here were some of my favorite pieces in their store.
It was fun to see all the Utah connections with the gals at the store as well as some of the bloggers like Lyndsey and Alex.
I was won over by a couple pieces and ended up taking home a few fabulous skirts with me, both of which ended up my my recent Valentines Wear One Piece Five Ways segment — the teal ruffle skirt (#1) and the sequin skirt (#3) that was featured on Oprah!
Do you shop at DownEast Basics?
Posted in designers, modest clothes, swimwear, wear one piece five ways
Tagged downeast basics
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Modest Mavens at the 2012 Golden Globes
When I first started Cable Car Couture, we spotlighted modest fashion. Even though that thread has taken a backseat, I loved seeing these modest mavens on the red carpet at the 2012 Golden Globes.
Tilda Swinton. Photo: Getty
Typically I don’t care for much that Tilda wears on the red carpet. But this outfit was absolutely sensational! It has the perfect blend of yin and yang with the draping skirt and structured jacket. She pulled it off marvelously.
Kelly Osbourne in Zac Posen. Photo: WireImage
The architectural lines in the sleeves are modern and edgy and this blue couldn’t be better. Somehow with the exaggerated mermaid it is rather reminiscent of The Little Mermaid.
Laura Dern
Laura Dern looks like she came straight from the Emerald City in this sparkling gown! It certainly accentuates how long and lithe she is.
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Tagged 2012 golden globes red carpet, modest dresses, modest fashion, modest maven
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What I Wore: Grape Tree
(Yes, I’m fully aware that grapes don’t actually grow on trees.)
This silhouette I will never tire of. It is timelessly feminine.
What I Wore
- Purple v-neck – Gap. A lot of the time I don’t just wear a T-shirt to church, but the accessories and tailored skirt definitely dress it up for a more Sunday best feel.
- Layered bronze necklace – Forever21
- Beige pencil skirt with slit – thrifted. This is one of my favorite skirts and I found it at a thrift store in Salt Lake City for $1. Unreal!
- Taupe pumps – Vianni Collection, found in Downtown Vancouver
What are you wearing this fine Sunday?
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Tagged church clothes, daily outfit blog, sunday best, what i wore
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Wedding Wednesday What I Wore
This morning at 5:30am, I was at the Channel 2 studio downtown doing modeling bridesmaid dresses for Lily and Iris, the latest addition to Salt Lake City’s wedding industry. Perfect feature for today’s Wedding Wednesday!
(L to R: Lenni, Sarah, Abbie, Amanda, Hilary)
What I Wore:
- Black and white chiffon dress
- Bolero jacket
- Clutch with rhinestone closure
- Feather hairpiece
Considering it’s been 0*F recently, this black and white ensemble styled by Hilary is glamorous and warm, ideal for outdoor photo ops. The light bodice draws attention up and the bolero balances out the body, making it a great choice for women with fuller hips.
One of the things discussed on air this morning is how today’s bridesmaid dresses are no longer the “one and done” dresses. They can be worn again for evening wear, cocktail dresses, and even to the beach (if hemmed properly!).
Abbie’s aqua dress, Amanda’s fuschia silk dress, and the ensemble I wore are all available at Lily and Iris in downtown Salt Lake City.
To get the whole breakdown, you can watch the Channel 2 Lily and Iris segment here!
Lily and Iris Bridesmaid Boutique – Grand Opening 1/4/11
Salt Lake City wedding industry is in for a treat this year with the opening of Lily & Iris, a boutique dedicated to providing bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride, and wedding reception dresses! Lily & Iris is brought to us by the owners of Alta Moda Bridal, Hilary and Justin, prominent members of the wedding community.
At Lily & Iris, you’ll find fashionable, fresh choices in dresses, bridal accessories, and the latest, most contemporary shorter wedding dresses. To give you a sneak peek, here are some of the fabulous dresses they will be carrying:
Being a bridesmaid doesn’t have to equate with ugly dresses anymore!
The Lily & Iris grand opening is today — Tuesday, January 4, 2011! They are located at 258 East 100 South in Salt Lake City, UT. Call them at 801-413-3233 to schedule an appointment.
By Christine Olson Photography
Grand Opening Promotions
For the first 25 brides to visit us on January 4th:
Buy five gowns, receive a sixth gown for FREE*. Receive a sixth gown of equal or lesser value for free when you purchase five gowns at full price. Buy gowns for your five bridesmaids, get a party dress for yourself! Or get the value of your most inexpensive dress towards a reception gown for yourself. The options are endless!
For anyone shopping in January:
Receive 10% off your entire dress order if you place your order during the month of January (January 4-January 31).
If you’re engaged, or are a bridesmaid, or have a daughter getting married this year, be sure to check out Lily & Iris!
Mod Bod Store Grand Opening in Orem, UT
Exciting news for modest fashion mavens! The Mod Bod will be opening a new store at the University Mall in Orem, Utah this week! To get a taste of the clothes that will be at the new store, check out Mod Bod online. Will you be checking out their new store?
PS: It was also exciting to see my photo in their advertising! 
Posted in designers, modest clothes, sale
Tagged mod bod store university mall, modest fashion, the mod bod
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Downeast Basics Over the Top Dress
This morning on the Downeast Basics website, I found a new dress to covet — the Over the Top Dress! Isn’t it fabulous? I need to get some more color into my wardrobe and think this would be just the ticket
Downeast Basics Over the Top Dress $36.99
Can’t you imagine this with a great pair of boots? Fabulous.
Would you wear this little number?
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Tagged downeast basics, jersey knit, modest dress, over the top, over the top dress, ruffle, v-neck
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Mod Bod New MB Line
The Mod Bod released their new MB line this October with fabulous fall pieces.
This is the denim Katie skirt from The Mod Bod’s new MB line:
The Mod Bod MB Line's Katie Skirt
You can find The Mod Bod at Lolla Bella Boutique at Gateway and Fashion Place Mall, Mr. Mac at University Mall, Blend Fashions in Pleasant Grove, Utah and Studio Bellezza in Centerville.
To check out the complete new fall MB line, click here!
Can you see yourself wearing the Katie skirt?
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Tagged boutique, denim skirt, fall collection, jean skirt, mb line, modest clothing, mr. mac, studio bellezza, the mod bod
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Shade Clothing Review and Giveaway!
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
If you haven’t seen Shade Clothing’s fall collection, then you are in for a treat! Shade really steps out of their comfort zone and brings some fabulous new looks. One of my favorite pieces from their new collection is the plaid tunic which Shade sent me to review.
Shade Clothing Plaid Tunic
Can I tell you I’ve gotten several compliments wearing this top? As you know, plaid is totally in this season. So far I’ve paired Shade Clothing’s plaid tunic with a black belt and matching leggings, layered under a brown jacket, brown belt and skinny jeans (as pictured above) and with my black yoga pants on a flight to Seattle.
As a side note, this shirt fits larger so it may be wise to go a size down. Give yourself a little time to iron, too, after it comes out of the wash.
In commemoration of Shade Clothing’s 5th Anniversary, they are offering 40% off everything online and in store, including their new fabulous fall line from October 15-19, 2009! If there’s something you’ve been eyeballing, now is the time to take advantage of these great discounts.
Shade Clothing has also generously donated a $20 gift certificate to one lucky Cable Car Couture reader! To enter is simple:
- Check out www.shadeclothing.com and leave a comment about what you would use the gift certificate towards!
- Follow @shadeclothing and @cablecarcouture on Twitter!
- Become a fan of Shade Clothing and Cable Car Couture on Facebook!
- Share the giveaway on Twitter or Facebook!
The contest ends Wednesday, October 21, 2009! May the best woman win!
Blog Disclosure: I received free product for writing a review for Shade Clothing. We honestly love this tunic shirt.
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