Shade's New Striped Boyfriend Tee

There are so many ways to style our new Striped Boyfriend Tee! This tee is so great because the stripe gives you that extra "something" to your outfit, not to mention its amazingly comfortable! Here are a few ways that the girls here at Shade like to wear the striped boyfriend tee.

CK: I love the Magenta and white striped boyfriend tee paired with my skinny jeans and yellow and gold strappy flip flops. Add hoops for earrings and possibly even a pony tail!

Lyndsey: I would wear the gray/white striped boyfriend tee with black skinny jeans, my tall black boots and a colored scarf.

Valerie: I just wore the boyfriend tee this weekend! The grey and white boyfriend tee with a grey nylon cami underneath and shade’s heather wine varsity cardigan over it. I paired it with skinny jeans and my grey cardi uggs.

Megan: My favorite is the grey and white stripe. The neutral stripe allows you to wear it a lot of different ways. Here are some ways I like to incorporate this tee into my style:
1) Heather gray/white boyfriend tee paired with long cut-off shorts and white keds shoes. Add a bright side sling purse to top it off.
2) Heather gray/white boyfriend tee, paired with dark skinny jeans, a long knit vest and neutral flats, with a long necklace.
3) Heather gray/white boyfriend tee, paired with your favorite jeans, a black sweater vest, and add a pop of color with flats.

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Spring Kick Off Sale

Just a quick reminder today ladies, remember to shop our spring kick off sale and save 25% off your favorite new item or fall piece you've had your eye on... the sale ends Tuesday, so dont delay!

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Wednesday is the new Shade Poll day!

Okay ladies, we are dying to know your opinions and have now created a way to get them. Every Wednesday we will have a new Shade poll that we would love for you to participate in. This is a fun way to really get to know our customers. So please, we want your opinions and participation in our new "Shade Polls!"

This week I am curious to know.. what Shade basic it is that you just can't live without in your wardrobe? Is it the adorable Baby Tee? Or possibly the comfy Cap Sleeve? Or do you find you just can't pull your outfit together without wearing the Shade Camisole or Tank? Your opinion matters to us, so let us know on the new Shade Poll!

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And the Oscar goes to....

Sunday was the Academy Awards show, which in my opinion, equates to one of the best fashion shows you’ll ever see. I love the Oscars, but watch it more for the parade of incredible gowns on display than to see who actually takes home an award (although I like that part too). However most of the dresses are fairly revealing and could never be categorized as “modest” fashion, I think Oscar night is a time to appreciate fashion just for fashions sake. I’m sure we all have our favorite looks from the evening, so let us know who was at the top of your list. For now, here’s my list of fashion award winners from the evening.

Best dressed – Taraji P. Henson – The “Benjamin Button” star wore my favorite look of the evening...this dress is gorgeous.

Best use of color – Natalie Portman – The pink was fantastic and stood out in a sea of neutrals, grays and blacks.

Best metallic look – Anne Hathaway – The dress was all sparkles and glitz but it seemed like a perfect choice for the first time nominee

Best asymmetrical look – Kate Winslet – I’m not usually a fan of the asymmetrical look, but she made it work perfectly.

Best dressed couple – Diane Lane & Josh Brolin - they both looked great

Best dressed Man – Daniel Craig – need I say more

Swim Winner & 25% off SALE

Congratulations to Bethany, our swim give-away winner who said: "For once I would love to win something. I have such bad luck I never win. Plus I totally need a new bathing suit. I love them and Love your clothes and so please pick me." Bethany, please send an email to swinzeler@shadeclothing.com with your swim selection and mailing address.

For those of you who didn't win this time, you're in luck because Shade is having a huge sale this week. Everything is 25% off through the end of the week, so it's the perfect time to stock up on basics, try out some of the new items from the spring line and order that swimsuit you've been mulling over for the past couple of weeks. This is far too great of a deal to pass up, so go ahead and shop now. You'll thank yourself later. shadeclothing.com

Swim Give-away

The entire swim collection is here and in order to celebrate, we’re giving away a swimsuit to one lucky reader. There are so many great colors and styles to choose from this year that we know you’ll have no problem finding the perfect suit for you.

Leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win the swimsuit of your choice. Make sure to comment before midnight on Saturday, February 21st and check back with us on Monday, February 23rd to find out if you’re the lucky reader who will get a free swimsuit. Visit shadeclothing.com to view all of the swimwear and start picking out your favorites.

Aly "hearts" Shade..

Seeing that Valentines Day is tomorrow.. Aly wanted to share a few more thoughts on the products she "hearts" here at Shade.

"Cardigans. Can I just say how much that I ‘heart’ cardigans? Being in Utah where the winter lasts for what feels like 9 months, I wear a cardigan daily! So when Shade introduced their two styles of cardigans this past Fall…to say that I was stoked would be an understatement! They have become a staple in my wardrobe and will continue to be. Look for our new cardigan’s coming this Spring…stellar!

Swim tops! If you haven’t had a chance to check out our swim line this season, please do so! This is such a fun line and I am having a hard time limiting myself to just buying 2….or 5. Every style is adorable and the prints and colors have been my favorite yet! There is such a good variety that appeals to all demographics and body types. My favorites by far are the Venice Beach print in charcoal and magenta, the Hermosa Beach in white and charcoal and the Naples in navy and plum! Just one look and you will soon ‘heart’ the swim line too!

I have been an employee of Shade Clothing since what feels like the beginning and I am so grateful for the continuing concept and mission of Shade. I purchased my first item (a white camisole) in September ‘04 and have been hooked ever since! Shade truly has made such a difference in my fashion life! I wouldn’t give up my ‘collection’ of Shade for anything!"

Thanks Aly and Shade "hearts" you back! I hope everyone has a great weekend and a very Happy Valentines Day!

More reasons to "heart" Shade... $5 SALE!

I "heart" Shade today because, once again, we are having an amazing sale for our customers. On Monday, February 16th, Presidents Day, we will be holding our $5 dollar sale in the Provo High School Commons Area. Yes, you heard me right when I said the $5 dollar sale! Everything will be $5 dollars which is an amazing price, and even greater, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Provo High IB Cas Club students. So come on down to the Provo High School commons area on Monday, February 16th, from 9 am to 4 pm and get some amazing prices on your favorite Shade products. Provo High is located at 1125 N University Ave Provo, UT 84604. This is a sale you wont want to miss and I am sure you will "heart" Shade just as much as we do when you're all done!

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The reasons I "heart" Shade by Aly

With Valentine’s Day just up ahead, and after all ‘tis the season of love, I thought that maybe it would be appropriate to share with you a few of the products that I "heart" here at Shade...

Basics: strap camisoles, caps and tanks. I think that I would have nothing in my wardrobe to wear if it weren’t for the reliability and quality of my basic layering pieces that I have collected over the many years at Shade. Never having to worry about showing too much skin is a thing of the past, and that has made clothes 10 times more comfortable! They are the essential to any woman’s wardrobe and I for one would be lost without them.

I have many reasons I heart Shade, matter of fact too many to list for one day, so I'll save some to share for tomorrow as well.. and feel free to tell us why you "heart" shade too!

Recipes by CK: Sugar cookies

If you are into Valentine's Day, you will most likely be eating some sweet treats—or making them. Desserts like red velvet cake, chocolate cake/cookies/brownies, and sugar cookies make this holiday deliciously fun. I figured I'd share my favorite recipe for sugar cookies that I posted on my food blog a while ago. I know it's re-posting but, I'm sure none of you saw that, so I figure it's ok. I mean, it's a free recipe, right?

Cream:
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar

Beat in:
4 eggs
2 Tbs. milk
4 t. vanilla
1 Tbs. lemon extract (this slight lemon flavor really sets these cookies apart. it's not enough that a citrus hater would be turned off)

Add:
4 t. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
5 c. flour

Chill dough 30 minutes to an hour. Form into balls then smash down with bottom of floured glass (about 1/4 inch thick, these cookies should be about the same thickness as those pink grandma sycamore's cookies and a little smaller in circumference.) Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes.

Frosting:
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
1 t. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
4 c. powdered sugar
2-4 Tbs. milk

In large bowl, beat butter and shortening until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt. Beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, scraping down sides of bowl. Add 2 Tbs. milk; beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Add enough additional milk for desired spreading consistency. **(This frosting may be made up to 2 weeks in advance and kept in and airtight container before serving. Bring to room temperature before serving)**

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Dont forget to check out our Shade Sales this weekend!

Just a quick reminder to hit the Shade Warehouse Sale today and tomorrow! We have lots of great Shade products offered for an amazing price. If you love your computer and warm house like I do, then you can check out our really great prices online as well. Or perhaps your feeling tired of your winter wardrobe? And your ready to jump into Spring with style! Well we've got the right fix for you there as well! Keep your eye out for some of our new Spring arrivals, hitting stores next Thursday.. I'll post pictures of a few of our favorites next week before they arrive in stores. Have a great weekend and happy shopping at Shade!

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Shade Warehouse Sale – Friday & Saturday

Okay ladies, everyone loves a great bargain and now is the time to find fantastic deals at Shade. We’re having a HUGE warehouse sale in Pleasant Grove, UT this Friday & Saturday and there are incredible deals to be found. Almost everything is $3, $5 or $7 and we have thousands of overstock and discontinued items to choose from.

We’re also having the same incredible deals at our stores for 2 days only, so if you can’t make it to Pleasant Grove, you can shop this Friday & Saturday at our locations in Orem, American Fork, South Jordan, Centerville, St. George and Chandler, AZ. Help us spread the word to anyone you know in these areas, because this is a sale not to be missed.

Warehouse Sale Details:
Friday, Feb. 6th, 9 am – 7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 7th, 9 am – 3 pm

864 S. 490 W. (behind Kangaroo Zoo)
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Click here for more info or for directions to the warehouse
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Seriously So Blessed Makeover

We are so excited that we’ve had a chance to participate in the Seriously So Blessed makeover (http://seriouslysoblessed.blogspot.com) that we had to tell you about it . For those of you not familiar with this witty blog, go ahead and pop on over. We’re sure you’ll enjoy yourself. After sorting through hundreds of entries, TAMN (the author) narrowed the contest down to 6 worthy finalists and allowed the readers to vote on the winner. We never imagined the stories that would surface from this makeover contest, but we are looking forward to working with Emily, the makeover winner. Here’s her story.

"I'm Emily and I'm in total need of a makeover! I had two babies, 1 year and nine days apart. Our first, sweet Lilly, only lived 5 1/2 miraculous and amazing weeks. Such a joy that we decided to get pregnant again. Our next was a little boy, Ryker, born with a different birth defect, and lived 7 weeks at Primary's before passing. We are both in school, both work full-time, and are hoping to adopt. The makeover, the pictures, all that, could really help with our adoption and help me to feel good again (more human!)."

If you want to read about the other amazing finalists, click the link to the Seriously So Blessed blog and scroll down...you’ll come across all of the incredible stories. Thanks to TAMN for putting together a contest honoring these amazing women.

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