Cashmere, Baby November 29, 2009

I don’t know a single woman that doesn’t love cashmere and the feel of it on her skin!  Right now at my fashion and image site, Cable Car Couture, we are giving away a luxurious cashmere scrunch scarf by TDM Design that was handcrafted in Nepal by local women.  Take a moment to share your favorite charity here and enter to win this amazing cashmere scarf!  You can keep it for yourself, or gift it for one of your favorite women this Christmas!

To enter the giveaway for the cashmere scarf, click here! Because believe me… you are going to want to be sporting this cashmere scarf for the rest of the season!

Ward Family Photos Slideshow August 23, 2009

Last week the entire Ward family descended on Utah and we had a fabulous time.  One of the definite highlights was our family photo shoot with Justin Hackworth Photography.  After you get a glimpse of some of these photos, you’ll definitely see why we highly recommend Justin.  He’s awesome to work with and produces unforgettable photos, no flash required.

On Tuesday, we picked Stephanie up from the airport and drove to downtown Provo to Justin’s studio for the first round of individual/couple pictures.  Then we piled in the car and Justin led us to this industrial park where we took the remainder of our photos.  It was perfect!  Here’s a sampling…

Aren’t they unbelievable?  If you can’t get enough, click here to see a slideshow of some of the best pictures from the photo shoot with Justin Hackworth.

Introducing Cable Car Couture May 7, 2009

There’s something I have been dying to introduce you to!

Cable Care Couture is a fashion blog committed to showcasing the cutest modest clothes on the market!  Cable Car Couture features spotlights on real women, incredible designers, big and small, as well as fantastic giveaways!  Visit www.cablecarcouture.com for the whole scoop!

I was inspired to create Cable Car Couture as I was researching fabulous modest clothes in preparation for America’s Top Model.  I knew I couldn’t keep these marvelous modest frocks to myself and thus, Cable Car Couture was born.  It is a true labor of love.

Please add www.cablecarcouture.com to your blogroll and spread the word!

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That Took Guts, Miss California April 20, 2009

Photo care of http://www.nj.com

You may have heard about the ruckus that Miss California, Carrie Prejean, stirred up in the Miss USA pageant this weekend.  When asked by Miss USA judge Perez Hilton about her stance on gay marriage, Prejean replied, “In my country, and in my family, I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman.”  Perez Hilton’s response?  “…she gave the worst answer in pageant history.”  Miss California was the first Miss USA contestant to ever be booed during the question-and-answer period.

Though Miss North Carolina, Kristen Dalton, won Miss USA, first runner up Miss California has gotten far more media coverage because her controversial answer.  Even so, Prejean feels like it cost her the crown.

That took guts, Miss California, to stay true to your beliefs and say the unpopular thing in a nationwide competition.  I applaud your courage.

infrared photo shoot April 14, 2009

This weekend, I had the pleasure of participating in a photo shoot with Ethan Killian and Jennel McCoy at Sunset Beach at the Great Salt Lake.   Something that sets these photographers apart from the crowd is their flair for infrared photography which alters the colors of the subjects clothing, hair, eyes, etc.

Here are some of our favorites shots:

Special thanks to Adrienne Tougas for the awesome hair and makeup!

What’s in a Name? April 3, 2009

Okay, girls — I need your help. First, the background story.

When I get chosen as a finalist on America’s Next Top Model (thinking big!), my personal challenge would be to dress modestly when I choose what to wear (ie: outside of photo shoots).  With that in mind, I’ve started scouring the internet in search of the cutest modest clothes around.

One morning this week it came to me.  Why not share these findings with the world?  So, I’ve decided to start a fashion blog and am looking for a hot name.  I really don’t want to be pigeonholed in the name by having “modest” in the title since it’s such a lame word.  There are some fabulous fashion blogs out there with names like “cashmere & cupcakes”, “couture in the city”, “budget chic”, “the fashion spy”, “fashion archives” and more.  I’m thinking fabulous.  Couture.  Trendy.  Unforgettable.

Here’s an incentive.  The winner will get $100 gift certificate from blue bijou.  Contest closes April 9, 2009.

Thanks in advance for your creativity!  Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!  xox

Update: The contest is now closed.  The winning combination is Cable Car Couture – we’ve got you covered.  Visit Cable Car online at http://cablecarcouture.com.

Etsy – ebay for girls March 22, 2009

If you’re not familiar with etsy, it’s like ebay for girls, sans auctions.  Etsy embraces all things handmade and allows designers and entrepreneurs market their wares affordably.  So for the discerning fashionista that doesn’t want to show up to a party matching someone else, Etsy is for you!  Today I was browing the handmade clothing section on etsy and encountered some fabulous (and modest!) finds…

Simply divine.

What is your closet coveting these days?

I DID It! I applied for America’s Next Top Model March 10, 2009

Thank you for your incredible feedback and support about applying for America’s Next Top Model.  After much deliberation and conversation, I took the leap and applied!

It was an arduous process (story to come) which involved a subzero swimsuit photo shoot, plus filming the video application, plus a 15-page application/contract, not to mention the incredible effort of sending the package with Murphy’s Law and miracles interlaced between.

In the meantime, here are my submission photos. Kudos to the three incredible photographers that helped get these pictures ASAP for the application.

Photo by Justin Hackworth

Photo by Tuttle Photography

Photo by Molto Bella Photography

I was SO close to submitting this one instead though, but realized it needed to be a full length swimsuit pic. Oh well, great one for the portfolio…

Photo by Molto Bella Photography

In Your Closet, Do You Have… February 22, 2009

Ladies! Would you do me a favor? Tell me, in your closet do you have…

• long evening gloves
• fake fur shawl

If so, may I borrow them? There is a lovely little photo shoot happening and this vintage evening theme is in. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Mika from Mikarose has an amazing collection of modest dresses that are cute and fun to wear. She has also generously agreed to lend me the divine Hollywood dress from their current collection for the shoot. Here’s a sneak peak – thanks, Mika!

blue bijou at bridal extravaganza April 1, 2008

Sarah’s jewelry company, blue bijou, is going to be featured at the upcoming Bridal Extravaganza on Saturday, April 5th in Sandy, Utah (for more details and awesome promos, visit the blue bijou blog!). Our friends at Black Door Floral will be providing floral arrangements for our booth – #82 by the fashion show, if you were wondering!

Should you know anyone engaged to be married, please extend the invitation to them to join blue bijou at the Bridal Extravaganza this weekend. It’s a great opportunity to meet vendors in one place and see the latest wedding fashions in an afternoon. We look forward to seeing you at the Bridal Extravaganza!