Happy Halloween

We are celebrating here at Shade!

By dressing up as inanimate objects...
some of the following: snow, snow with a snowboarder on it, twister, Shade Roadshow, dead body (crime scene), a blanket, a pirate ship, tin foil, salt and pepper, a flag and even a jail bird and Thomas theTrain, which actually aren't inanimate..they broke the rules...

By dressing up our co-workers as Mummy's and making them race...

and by learning the Thriller dance, in honor of MJ...

the result isn't great..but its decent...

Thriller from Ali on Vimeo.

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Thanks Shopping with Cents for the Anniversary Wishes!

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View all her cute styling tips and enter to win our 5 Biggest Shade Fans Contest! Thanks Petit Elefant!

One More Day...

to enter our Contest!! Send us your best evidence of why you are the biggest Shade Fan!
Contest closes Friday Oct 30 at midnight.

Office Style

Caroline, aka CK, is known around the office for wearing Shade.. a lot, and wearing it well! So we wanted to share - here are CK's outfits from last week...

V-neck boyfriend tee and floral scarf

striped long sleeve oxford and floral shirred skirt

Turtleneck dress in heather raisin

last fall's varsity cardigan and white cami

long sleeve oxford (yup! twice in one week!), 3/4 sleeve v-neck cardi, and plaid skirt


Everyone around the office is loving our new fall pieces! Hope you are too!

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Uber Chic for Cheap $25 gift card giveaway! Check it out here.

5 Deserving Women

Thanks to everyone who entered! We read some incredible stories and after a very tough decision process came down to 5 Women who we felt were most deserving of these new wardrobes. And the winners are (with a blurb from their nomination)....

Lexie Robinson Austin
Huntsville, AL
"Lexie is a librarian with a mission: to help all children in her community discover the same love of books that she has. She conducts a reader outreach program, that reaches over 700 preschool children, and says "I never knew such poverty existed in my hometown community. I want to do everything I can to give these children a chance to be successful in school and life." She has a hand in many different reading programs and raising awareness for children in need of books. Most recently she has partnered with Barnes & Noble to give all the children in her program a free book for Christmas."

Cindy Pennington
Heber City, UT
"Cindy is the most amazing person, after devastatingly losing two children in a car accident, she has continued taking care of her family without missing a beat. She is forever doing things for others without thinking of herself, and gets up at 4:30 am to do just that. She teaches seminary at Wasatch High School where she loves to work with teenagers. The last thing she ever thinks of is herself."

Sarah Lawson
Liberty, MO
"Not only is Sarah an amazing single mother, but she is a cancer survivor. Sarah was 24 years old, had just given labor to her 2nd child and doctors found a brain tumor. She is now in remission, and is the most independent woman. She has raised two children on her own, and has been a great mom. Sarah recently found out her company will be closing and she will now be looking for a job. Aside from all the things she has been through her selflessness makes her a deserving woman"

Jill Taula
Layton, UT
"Jill's family was recently affected by the Samoan Tsunami, she lost 2 aunts and 5 cousins who were killed walking to school, while many others were badly injured. She recognized that while dealing with the lose of family members the people that survived are left with nothing. Jill organized a grass roots fundraiser and raised money to ship donated goods (clothing, food, supplies, blankets) to family and friends that survived the Tsunami. She had a huge trailer U-haul overflowing of supplies to send. Jill is a loving wife and mother of three boys."

Audra Blackburn
Mobile, AL
"Audra is a fierce, loyal, loving, and positive person. She is a two timer breast cancer survivor, once when she was just 25 years old and again one month before her wedding. Audra is now feeling up to getting out of the house but feels like she has been in pajamas for the past few years. Her husband is a middle school teacher and she has not been able to work. She said she has been forever changed by cancer and doesn't feel like the same person she once was."

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you thank you to everyone for sending in amazing nominations! Check out KSL Studio 5 on November 6 for a TV segment on our winners and our 5th Anniversary!

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Win a Terry Peacoat! Click over and enter, thanks Frugal and Fabulous!

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Thanks Sarah Mae for a great plaid skirt review! Click over and enter to win a $25 gift card after you enter our 5 Biggest Shade Fans contest!

STYLEGUIDE

Now & Later

Our newest fall skirts, how to wear them now and how to keep wearing them for later. Check out our Styleguide and how we've created looks for the crisp autumn and the chilly winter.

Right now, thru next Monday,(Nov 2) buy any top and get 20% off any skirt! Check them out here. Happy Skirt Shopping!

FRIDAY WINNER

Congrats! Our Winner for Friday's Giveaway is ....


Josalyn, who said...

"ahhh, it's my trademark look, I need it"


Josayln, email me your size and address!

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED OUR 5 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!

WE WANT YOU

THURSDAY WINNER

Congrats! We have a winner from Thursday's Basic Pack giveaway..

 S Semon said...

"Please pick me! I really need new undershirts after losing 30 pounds. All of my undershirts are now too big!"

S. email me your size and address (ali@shadeclothing.com)..thanks!

FRIDAY

Win this look! Our fav 3/4 Cardi and our versatile long sleeve oxford! Comment by midnight tonight (Friday)!

Stella McCartney Does Kids+Gap

And what kid doesn't want to be a mini Stella McCartney? On Nov 2 select Gap Stores will launch the 70 piece collection, done by Stella exclusively for Gap. She used the same fabrics, ideas, and some designs she does for ready to wear collections. But McCartney tweaked for how a kid would like it. Check out the full article in WWD.

WEDNESDAY WINNER

Congrats to Arielle! Winner of our Floral Button Up and Denim Skirt!


Arielle said, "I follow on Twitter (arielle_00) AND Facebook (arielle z) !! :) "

Thursday

Love our Basics? Want to win a few? Comment by telling us which basic is your all time fav and enter to win a Basics Package, which includes, a signature cap sleeve, a cami, a tank and a layer tee!

enter by midnight Thursday night

Tuesday Winner

Congrats Anna M.! You have won the $30 Gift Card!

Anna M Said, "boyfriend shirts or ruffle dress! I HOPE I WIN!"


Anna, email me (ali@shadeclothing.com) your address so I can send you the giftt card!

WEDNESDAY (CLOSED)

Win this look!

Here's how:
1. Follow us on Twitter OR become a Shade fan on Facebook
2. Comment below (by midnight, Wednesday) and tell us which one you did! And if you are already both then tell us that!

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We almost forgot! Last week Petit Elefant featured our Oxford Shirt. Check it out here.

MONDAY WINNER

Lisa said...

I'd love to win! New clothes, particularly cute clothes are the best!

Congrats Lisa! You have won the grey and black terry pea coat and l/s crewneck in cucumber, email me (ali@shadeclothing.com) your address and size!

TUESDAY (CLOSED)

Today, we are giving away a $30 gift card! Comment below and tell us your favorite Shade item, whether its one of the past or a new fall piece, we want to know!

Comment before Midnight tonight (Tuesday)!

This is It

And don't miss it! Last Day of our Anniversary Sale! Click over and make your final purchases by midnight tonight!

This is also the last day to submit entries for our "5 Wardrobes for 5 Deserving Women" giveaway. Send any entries to ali@shadeclothing.com by midnight tonight. Simply explain why someone you know (or you!) are outstanding in their community, workplace, family, etc.


Happy Shopping!

MONDAY (CLOSED)

Win this look by commenting!
Our Terry Peacoat in black/heather and Long Sleeve Crewneck in Cucumber

THIS WEEK, ALL WEEK

Giveaways, giveaways, and giveaways...everyday on our blog! Check back tomorrow, Monday October 19th, and see what we have in store to give, give, and give!

Don't Forget

Our Anniversary Sale runs all weekend (thru Monday Oct 19)

Just a preview of what's on sale...

Shirtdress, 40% off for $25.19

Dolman Tunic, 40% off for $15.39

Plaid Skirt, 30% off for $24.26, 3/4 sleeve v-neck cardigan, 30% off for $20.48, v-neck boyfriend tee, 20% off for $13.32

and that's just a preview. Check out all they styles on sale at shadeclothing.com

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Thanks for an Anniversary Post! Click over and enter to win a gift card!

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A Giveaway Everyday is giving away a denim skirt! Check it out and read about our Anniversary Sale. Thanks A Giveaway Everyday!

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Click over to win a tunic! Thanks for the Anniversary Wishes The Fabulous Won!

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Giveaway Today is celebrating our 5th Anniversary with us by giving away 2 $50 gift cards! Click over and enter to win!

Wardrobe Giveaway!

In honor of our 5th Anniversary, we are giving away 5 wardrobes to 5 deserving women. If you know someone, that is outstanding in their community, home, work, family, etc nominate them by emailing ali@shadeclothing.com. Please send all nominations by Monday, October 19th midnight MST.

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Click over, read about the denim skirt, enter to win a denim skirt. Thanks Just For You and Me!

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Maternity 3/4 sleeve cardigan review found on Give Me Goodies, along with Anniversary wishes! Thanks Give Me Goodies!

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Faithful Fashionista's amazing review of our Interlock Dress! Happy Anniversary!

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Thanks to Cable Car Couture, you can win a gift card! Check out our Anniversary Post here!

CELEBRATE

Come Celebrate 5 years with us!

Shop online and in stores during our Anniversary Sale, up to 40% off everything, including new fall items. Shop now til Monday October 19!

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We love to read Your Heart Out, especially on a day like today, when they post about us! Click over to win a $75 Gift Card!

Find Us

You probably already know where to find us, but maybe you don't. Our stores include American Fork, Orem (University Mall), South Jordan, Salt Lake City (The Gateway), Centerville, St. George, and Gilbert, Arizona. We are also found in Macy's and Costco, so check out the one closest to you. And if none of those locations are convenient to you, you always have shadeclothing.com. It carries everything, and you can access us 24/7.

Also, if you have a favorite boutique in your neighborhood, let us know by commenting below, we are always looking to expand!

A Classic

Looking for that perfect trench but don't want bust the budget, check out this almost exact knock off Burberry trench from Old Navy Refinery 29 found. Good classics don't always have to break the bank.

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Thrify Nifty Homemaker reviewed our Box Pleat Top and Drape Front Cardigan, check it out here and enter to win the Drape Front Cardigan here.

City to City

From Zurich to Nashville, Palm Beach to Toyko, Design Sponge has some of the most authentic and local friendly city guides. So if you are planning a trip, hoping to plan a trip, or just curious check it out here.



Salt Lake City's Guide offers some of those things us Utahans even forget about, downtown boutiques, galleries on Broadway, and culture events that don't always get publicized like they should.

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Review and Giveaway! Jana, a contributor to Sensibly Styled, reviewed our denim skirt, click over and win one for your own wardrobe...

7 Days...One Shirt

Check out our newest Styleguide! How we styled our versatile Long Sleeve Oxford for all 7 days of the week. There is bound to be at least a few ways that fits into your wardrobe...

Monday...
Effortlessly pretty for those "Manic Mondays," a slightly boot-cut black pant, colored shoe, and pearls..

Tuesday...
I love a boyfriend blazer, button down, and a straight skirt, it is classic and flattering.

Wednesday...
Something a bit more pretty and girly, the barely exposed oxford collar and cuffs tones down the femininity of a pale pink cardi and a pleated skirt.

Thursday...
A simple black dress layered over. Wear it all day and keep it on for those Thursday night events...

Friday...
Casual work day, a pair of dark skinnies, a printed cardigan, and for something extra, wear a tie instead of a scarf

Saturday...
All scruffily and messy. Wear over your fav white tee, most comfortable jeans, throw a jacket over, and slip on your sneaks...

Sunday...
Your Sunday Best. Perfect for church or brunch. And the floral scarf goes perfect with any outfit!

Filling a Void

Everyone has felt the hit since Blueprint folded in 2007 and Domino this past January, maybe even your homes have felt it. Luckily, someone is picking up the pieces and they are doing it well.. Check it out...

Something(s) New

We are super excited (and we know some people have been holding their breathe!) about some new fall items that just rolled in stores and online...And even better, select styles are 20% off!!!

We also have in new colors of camis, tanks, and cap sleeves!

Check everything out in our New Arrivals...

Halloween Giveaway Winner!

Beth Peele who said,"well I don't have any kids, but my husband and I are dressing up for a big party. I think I'll be Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. I just need a pink suit!! Not sure what the husband will be. "

Congrats Beth! Check out her Shade blog post and darling blog!

Stylize the Floral Scarf

This week's, item of the week, our watercolor floral scarf, is one of those pieces you can throw over anything... a plaid button down, a basic Shade tee, a dress to make it a little more casual, or a coat to keep the chill out. One of my fav things to style watercolor prints with is stripes, and accessorize with golds and yellows to bring out the nautical trend...

Forever 21 Cut Out Flat... $13.80
Old Navy Striped Sweatshirt...$15.00
Top Shop Black Skinny Jeans...$80.00
Mod Cloth Bracelet...$19.99

What We've Been Waiting For...

Paris Fashion Week. And even more than Paris Fashion Week....Chanel. The Chanel show is the one that sets the stage for every other designer or brand, it somehow manages, season after season, to keep its classical style and update itself with current fashion. This season though, was unlike any other. Sarah Mower, of Style.com, said "In a season when celebrities, concepts, and a lot of forgettable mediocrity have got in the way of seeing why luxury fashion should merit the price, this was a Chanel triumph." And besides the clothes the set was something that has never been done. A complete barn, with hay, and rustic decor to go along with the nubby, neutral tweeds of the collection all made fashion fun, the way it should be. And to top all of this off, a performance by Lily Allen, as models rustled around in the hay. Something that has never been done, and probably could of only been done by Karl Lagerfeld (Head of Chanel). This has set a whole new tone and brought runway shows into an entire new arena.

Picture from Garance Dore...read her comprehensive review along with more photos from the show...

Boo - win a gift card! (closed)

Halloween is just around the corner and if you haven't started decorating your house we have some festive decorations that we're loving right now..

Pumpkin Decor Ideas from Blonde Design Blog...

Etsy Candy Corn Bunting Flag

Crate and Barrel Pumpkin Patch Pan
Etsy Boo Blocks

Also check out Amy's House, who is featured on our styleguide, for some darling ideas for Halloween and Autumn..

And one more also...Comment with what you (or your kids) are being for Halloween and enter to win a $25 Shade gift card! Winner will be drawn at midnight tonight (Wed Oct 7) so get your comment in before then!

Some Things to Lust After

Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is not only full of luxurious Christmas gifts but fantasy gifts too (including cupcake cars for the small price of $25,000). If the sky is the limit than this is the place to shop...

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Featuring 3 ways to wear our black tees...Thanks Blissfully Domestic, very cute ideas!

Behind the Scenes

Shooting our next Style Guide...featuring our Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt. Check back for the pics and tons of styling ideas!

A Sale: Last Day

We're Sad To See You Go...

Conde Nast Publications announced the folding of Cookie, Gourmet, Modern Bride, and Elegant Bride. Read the full article and memo from Conde Nast CEO, Chuck Townsend, on Gawker...

Item of the Week

As Lyndsay, our head designer, mentioned last week in her inspiration post, watercolor accessories are being seen all over the runways and the streets in New York. Our new watercolor floral scarf is a beautiful way to update any tee or dress. For only $14.50 and in two color ways it is versatile and affordable!

Meet the Owners of Shade

Meet Chelsea & Char, the owners of Shade tonight (Saturday) at our University Mall store in Orem. They'll be visiting with customers from 6pm - 8pm. Shop our buy one, get one 50% off sale, snack on cookies and meet the the women who started it all.

LOVE

Farrow & Ball, a paint and wallpaper manufacturer, with the best options in prints and patterns. You can choose a pattern, followed by a color, so you can really customize your paper. And same goes for the paint, with texture and finish options. And with 90% of the paints and papers being eco-friendly you can't go wrong.

Boyfriend Style

Match the Item of the Week, our versatile denim skirt, with some boyfriend pieces, for a cute and casual fall look..

Delias Boyfriend blazer..$55.50
Shade's Boyfriend Tee...$18.50
J.Crew and Tretorns canvas sneaks...$68.00

A SALE