Trunk Show season is upon us. We start off February with Utah favorites Anne Barge and Badgley Mischka on February 9th & 10th.
To prime you for the fabulous event, we discovered that JuneBug Weddings featured a moody and mysterious concept shoot today featuring a coral wedding dress from Anne Barge. The image and the gown are both eye-catching and rich.
Would you forgo the traditional in favor of a color?
Image by Joan Allen via JuneBugWeddings.com
There’s a chill out, but the energy for our sample sale is warming up. Actually, it’s pretty darn hot! All we can say is, you must join us on December 10th.
The sale list is being put together right now and there are over 60 gowns that’ll await you Saturday. So, whether you’re picturing a sexy, slinky number or a glorious and grand ball-gown, you (and your budget) will be delighted by our sample sale selection.
Like in past years, once the doors open at 10 am, you’re welcome to join us in our parlor to stay warm and cozy as you patiently (maybe excitedly?) wait your turn. That’s our friendly way of saying there might be a queue and there might be wait time. But there will definitely be 60+ jaw-dropping, figure-flattering, couture wedding dresses at prices that will leave your wallet (and, quite likely, your mom) rejoicing.
Familiarize yourself with some previous posts, like this one and this one, to gain an edge and start planning your sample sale strategy.
Some helpful hints:
Don’t forget to check out Amy Lashelle’s blog for some pretty pictures and a little VIP insight about the sale.
Are you ready? We know you’re ready. Our Annual Sample Sale is December 10th. It’s a lot of fun, kind-of crazy, but also the kind of thing bridal dreams (rather, fantasies) are made of.
Here are some helpful details to gear you up for the sale of all wedding sales.
There will be 50+ couture wedding dresses discounted 50 – 85%. Gowns start as low as $500, with many under $1000. (No joke, MANY)
For those of you with modest needs, there will be dozens of gowns that can accommodate temple-ready options.
You’ll discover gown from all your favorites; Monique Lhuillier, Vera Wang, Priscilla of Boston (may the label rest in peace), Augusta Jones (A Utah favorite), Anne Barge … and all the other best designers.
Tips, tricks, and general things you’ll want to know:
Our gowns are treated with love and respect and the best of care year round, so you can be assured you’re getting your dream dress at a enviable price.
We’ll expand on this later, but this sale is a lot of fun. Last year, and the year before that, the Alta MODA staff arrived early to find a couple dozen brides lined-up outside the doors. That’s how much you need to be at this sale.
A few quick photos from last year:
Since we’ve already been receiving numerous calls and emails about it, we figured it’s high-time to announce it. Brides, are you ready???
Our annual sample sale is December 10th 10 am – 3 pm (And it is not to be missed.)
We do this once a year, that’s it.
More details will be announced early next week, so keep a close eye on our blog. But, for now, all you need to know is to clear your schedules for December 10th.
Ladies, it’s the holiday season, and you know what that means: time to find that perfect holiday dress! Lucky for you, our favorite little dress shop Lily & Iris is having a huge sample sale. That gorgeous holiday dress can be yours for a fraction of the normal price.
The sale will run December 2nd and 3rd only, and it’s first-come-first-served. Doors open at 11 a.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. on Saturday. Sale dresses will be clearly marked, and will be sold as-is (alterations not included). But of course they are always happy to supply recommendations on some great local seamstresses if your dream dress needs a little tweaking.
No appointments necessary for this sale, but give them a call at 801-413-3233 to find out more details.
Done with your costumes? Ready for something more stylish? Koo De Ker (our favorite Utah clothing boutique) is on the final days of their Fall Sale. They’re giving you 20% off most items in their store.
Stock up on sweaters, cozy hats, statement baubles, feminine dresses, and other cool-weather essentials.
Perfect timing as today and tomorrow look to be Utah’s final sunny days.
(PS – It’s not too early to stock up on holiday gifts.)
Free up some room in your schedule next weekend, because we’d love to see you at our combined Anne Barge and Badgley Mischka trunk show. Both collections will be in-store on November 4th and 5th.
Badgley Mischka gowns are known for their fashion and glamour.
Anne Barge gowns embody that classic American beauty.
What more could you want?
Save the Date: November 4th & 5th is our combine Anne Barge and Badgley Mischka super trunk show.
This means you’ll arrive to find dozens of the newest couture bridal styles ready for special order. Word has it, you may even get an exclusive glimpse at the hot-off-the-runway collections from these two design houses.
To schedule your appointment, give us a call at 801.531.1215.
Today, you get to meet Andrea, one of the new staff members at Alta Moda.
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A few weeks ago, I was privileged to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While there, I attended the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit. The exhibition, organized by The Costume Institute, celebrates the late Alexander McQueen’s extraordinary contributions to fashion. From his Central Saint Martins postgraduate collection of 1992 to his final runway presentation, which took place after his death in February 2010, Mr. McQueen challenged and expanded the understanding of fashion beyond utility to a conceptual expression of culture, politics, and identity.
His iconic designs constitute the work of an artist whose medium of expression was fashion. The exhibition features approximately one hundred ensembles and seventy accessories from Mr. McQueen’s prolific nineteen-year career. The exhibit was especially designed for the many extraordinary pieces done by McQueen down, to specially made mannequins, to videos on the ceiling, to hidden fans pointed on certain pieces to show the movement of the flowing fabric. This exhibit definitely gives you a glimpse into McQueen’s dark and twisted fantasies and how he made them come to life in such a breath-taking, extraordinary way. If you have the opportunity to visit the museum this is a must see.
Images via Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Our busy morning has turned into a busy, however beautiful, afternoon. We just got done seeing the gowns and gals at Anne Barge. A collection you’ll want to see more of, but for now we leave you with this one that caught our eye:
