Mention names like Monique Lhuillier, Augusta Jones and Melissa Sweet, and we might get a little tipsy. Now add price tags as low as $400 – $1000, and you’ll have to be putting us back in our chairs.

You can expect some bewilderment this weekend when favorite bridal boutique Alta MODA puts on its annual sample sale. To make room for new arrivals, they’ve marked down over 50 designer dresses at 50 – 85%. Seriously. The once-a-year sale is first-come, first-serve and begins at 10 a.m. You best throw on your comfies and grab some hot cocoa, but rest assured you’ll wait for your turn in style: the front parlour will be open and refreshments will be served.

As for light-headedness, we can’t make any promises. News of this kind just has that giddy effect. In the meantime, take a deep breath and grab a glass of water.

{See Stars}

Alta MODA Annual Sample Sale
Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alta MODA Bridal
637 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City
(801) 531-1215
www.altamodabridal.com

Sometimes it’s all about going back to the basics. Your wardrobe demands pieces like cap-sleeve tees, boyfriend tees, cardis and camis that make layering a cozy, comfy affair—especially when jacket weather is part of the picture.

Building up those basics, Utah’s Shade Clothing now offers a full lineup of not-so-basic numbers that scream fall style. And the Autumn 2009 collection is no exception. Think plaid shirtdresses, ruffle button-downs, fitted tunics and high-waisted skirts. Shade Clothing parties on with an Anniversary Sale beginning tomorrow where you can score any number of pieces at up to 40 percent off.

Basic or anything but, it’s basically time to shop it up. The Anniversary Sale starts tomorrow and continues through Monday.

And there’s more! Shade Clothing is going to be handing out five wardrobes to five deserving ladies who are outstanding in their communities, family, workplace, etc. Send nominations to ali (at) shadeclothing.com

{Shady Ladies}

Shade Clothing Anniversary Sale
October 15 – 19, 2009
Up to 40% off
11531 N. Main District Drive Ste. 1200, South Jordan
25 W. Parrish Lane, Centerville
50 N. Center Street, American Fork
University Mall, Orem
250 N. Red Cliffs Drive Ste. 33, St. George
www.shadeclothing.com

{Doorprize} Shade Clothing loves anniversaries as much as anyone, and will be handing out a $75 gift card to one YHO reader. Want this card in your pocket? Leave one comment on this post before midnight on Monday, October 19.

We love a ghoul …err, girl, that takes October seriously. Meet Jeni B. Gochnour, who can give a squash a makeover you wouldn’t believe. Think bottle-cap eyeballs and haphazard teeth, for starters. The kind of creature you’ll have a hard time putting away once you swap out your holiday spread.

Jeni B. Gochnour is hosting her seventh annual Autumn Art Show next Thursday and Friday at a brand-new location at the Holladay Garden Condominiums. As usual, you can expect a collection of spooktacular artists and arts to knock your boots off—the likes of witch you’ve never seen.

{Holladay Holiday}

Autumn Art Show with Jeni B. Gochnour
Thursday, October 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
Friday, October 16, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Holladay Garden Condominiums
1706 E. Murray Holladay Road (4800 South), Holladay, across from the Holladay Lions Club
www.jenigochnour.blogspot.com

One for the Ladies: Favorite home boutique Alice Lane puts a new spin on ladies night with a Girl’s Night Out Sale this Saturday from 6 – 8 p.m., including 20% off fun-to-shop-for items like accessories, pillows and lamps. Plus, you can enter to win a drawing for a pretty $400 lamp. Why not?

Shine On: Kick off October in style when the Tower puts on Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” as the midnight movie this weekend. Get the details here.

Coat of Arms: With locations in Salt Lake City and Draper, Urban Blues hosts a coat clearance this Friday and Saturday with houdstooth numbers and colorful peacoats as low as $9.99. Baby, it’s getting cold outside.

Whodunnit: Trace the roots of the electric car conspiracy, and for free, when “Who Killed the Electric Car” plays as part of Science Movie Night at the Main Library. It goes down Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Info here.

What backyard art and gift show features hot eats and cool treats, plus a live concert, all in one? If you guessed Garden of Art,taking place next weekend, you deserve a pat on the back, my friend. The ladies behind this extravaganza deserve a pat on the back, too.

Just for you, they’ve lined up two days of early fall fun including (but not limited to) pretty things like mixed media artworks, handmade jewelry and children’s clothing, organic skincare products and glass art for sale—-plus a salad bar and performance by Bronwen Beecher. So pull up a chair and stay awhile. The good times are just getting started.

{Garden Tour}

Garden of Art
Friday, September 18, 3 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bronwen Beecher performance Friday, 7 – 9 p.m.
2110 Friar Way (7280 South 2125 West)
West Jordan, Utah
www.gardenofartshow.blogspot.com

Swiss Cheese: Still looking for a quick getaway to kick off the long weekend? Try Midway Swiss Days. Even if koo-koo clocks, wood-carved insignias and other miscellaneous knickknacks don’t tickle your fancy, this fair presents a great opportunity to stock up on homemade baked goods, Swiss-style brats and fresh, mountain air. Learn more here.

Go International: The BYU College of Humanities starts up its International Cinema repertoire this weekend. If you’re in the greater Provo area, you’ll begin your education with “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not,” this weekend—free of charge, and in a college environment. All films are shown on campus at the SWKT theater, but showtimes vary. Catch the schedule here.

24: See what a day is made of with a handful of University of Utah art students. The challenge: See what you can make in 24 hours. The results of this marathon-of-sorts are on display as the “24 Hours” exhibit at the Kayo Gallery. Details here.

Picky Picky: Apple-picking season has arrived. Head to historic Huber Grove at Wasatch Mountain State Park for its third-ever Apple Harvest where you can sample mountain-fresh apples, and take home your picks at $3 per bag. Learn more here.

Got More: Salt Lake’s Got Beauty wraps up its Semi-Annual Sale with significant discounts on the likes of Hobo International clutches and DuWop makeup. You can also score select apparel for the friendly cost of $9 apiece, if you hurry.

Alright, ladies. The closets have been cleaned. Now, who wants some Chanel and Burberry, at a fraction of the cost? Or maybe some nicely-used Anthropologie and J. Crew pieces will adequately satiate your shopping sweet tooth, this fall.

At a Designer Consigner Sale this weekend at Spa Vitoria (5445 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City), heaps of designer duds will be yours for the buying. Think Free People, Juicy Couture, Coach and Lulu Lemon, for starters. And there will be giveaways for free glitter gel toes, a $50 day spa gift card, gourmet cookies and more. Just remember to bring your checkbook or swing by the ATM. This sale is cash or check only.

{Yours is Mine}

Designer Consigner Sale
September 4, 2 – 8 p.m. and September 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Spa Vitoria
5445 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City
www.thedesignerconsigner.blogspot.com
*Cash and check only

Who says the cleaning has to be left to spring? This fall, do your closet right and give it a good, old fashioned detox. You’ve held on to those Leboutins hoping your tootsies might shrink with age. We too are guilty of picking up one too many DVF frocks when the price tag matched our budget (rather than our true size).

So, let’s clean house. Time to say goodbye. At a Designer Consigner Consignment Sale taking place September 4 and 5 in Salt Lake City, you can trade in your unloved designer duds and turn a profit. Get the skinny here, check out the list of brands here, give your closet a good examination, and take your pieces to the Spa Vitoria (5445 S. Highland Drive) on September 1. You’ve got more than a week to make it happen.

{Mine is Yours}

Designer Consigner Sale
September 4, 2 – 8 p.m. and September 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Clothing drop-off September 1, 5 – 8 p.m.
The Spa Vitoria
5445 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City
www.thedesignerconsigner.blogspot.com

We like to get more for less. Especially if designer furnishings are part of the pretty picture. Right now at Alice Lane, you can expect to pick up a chic rug or poppy pillow and save some sweet moolah. Thanks to a nice sale that’s on as we speak, you can score accessories, lamps, rugs—and most importantly, really good-looking furniture—at a whopping 30 – 50% off.

Have you seen the kind of stuff these guys carry? If not, you need to click here or here and prepare to have your socks knocked off. And Alice Lane is YHO’s newest sponsor, so please treat them just like you would like to be treated, and start shopping.

{Sale!}

Alice Lane Home Collection
1350 S. State Street
Orem, Utah
(801) 802-6266
www.alicelanehome.com

Two mention-worthy discount extravaganzas coming your way, starting now!

First, at an 11th Anniversary Sale headed up by The Green Ant, you’ll get 20% off everything in store—midcentury wonders included—through Monday. While you’re at it, swing by Misc. Boutique for another 20% off everything store (and 50% off some others), and lastly, stop by Frosty Darling tonight for the annual Cupcake Social.

Next, it’s a bittersweet move from Provo’s hip-to-the-hop Mode Boutique. At a closing sale, they’re saying “lights out” with all inventory marked 30% off, plus it’ll be a race to the finish with fixtures, hangers, racks and decorations up for grabs too. Name your price, and hurry in before Saturday.

By Ali Anderson Smith

It was a quick hi and bye we got from Modern Materials Design this time around. Wish the crew a fond farewell by frequenting their latest (and last) sale, going on now. You can get $700 off a leather sectional, 50 – 70% off lamps, 50% off pillows and 70 – 80% off light fixtures, for a few examples. That’s what we call sitting pretty on a budget.

{Look for Less}

Modern Materials Design
1297 Miller Avenue (3130 South)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 .m. – 5 p.m.

Via Grassroots Modern; images courtesy of GRM.

Tweet Heart: We’ve stepped out of our nests to join the big birds! That’s right, we’re in on the Twitter fun. Tuh-weet! You can follow us at www.twitter.com/yourheartoutslc.

Cash Only: If you like boutique shopping, we’ve got thee Saturday of your dreams: a Cash & Carry Boutique Warehouse Sale where Park City and SLC boutiques join forces to give you 20 – 50% off—think Got Beauty, Mary Jane’s, Whimsy, Apt. 202, Q Boutique and more. It’s this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at City of Seven Gates Warehouse (2904 W. 500 South, Salt Lake City). Swing by the ATM before heading west.

My Valentino: Ah, Broadway Cinema, you shouldn’t have. But since you did, we wouldn’t be caught dead missing Valentino’s appearance in our fair city. You can see what’s being touted as one of the year’s greatest documentaries, “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” right now at the Broadway in Salt Lake City. Show times here.

Swede Deal: Head to IKEA Draper this Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. to celebrate Swedish Midsommar with traditional Swedish song and dance, face painting (and the real humdinger:), an all-you-can-eat Swedish smorgasbord for $9.99.

Perfect Strangers: Meet all of Justin Hackworth’s “30 Strangers” at the photographer’s exhibit next Thursday (July 2) in Provo. We daresay mothers and daughters … and granddaughters and great-granddaughters never looked quite like this. And if you come on Thursday and make a $25 donation to the Center for Women and Children in Crisis, you’ll get a free mother-and-daughter portrait session, plus 8×10 print. Get the details here.

And don’t forget the premier of Bijou Market this Saturday in Orem!

Who’s your favorite president? FDR? JFK? This Monday, we think it will be Honest Abe, since his dapper beard will be decorating each little five-dollar bill you hand over at Shade Clothing‘s Five Dollar Sale at Provo High School. That’s right, each item will be priced at just five dollars, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Provo High School’s IB CAS Club. So you can feel good about your shopping binge, too.

{Five Bucks, Five Bucks}

Shade Clothing President’s Day Five Dollar Sale
Monday, February 16, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Provo High School Commons Area
1125 N. University Avenue, Provo
www.shadeclothing.com

The economic climate doesn’t mean a girl can’t have a little shopping fun, especially when you’re no doubt in need of some quality and colorful basics for the new year. And if you spy a sweater for as low as $3, there’s no reason you can’t treat yourself to a handful. Clear out your trunk and hit up Shade Clothing‘s sale this Friday and Saturday at their warehouse in Pleasant Grove, where thousands of overstock items and discontinued styles will be on super-discount.

If you don’t call the Grove home, don’t fret. You can expect the same great deals at Shade stores in Centerville, West Jordan, American Fork, Orem and St. George. Check locations here.

{Sale in the Shade}

Shade Clothing Warehouse Sale
Friday, February 6, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
864 S. 490 West (behind Kangaroo Zoo)
Pleasant Grove, Utah
www.shadeclothing.com

By Rachel Jones

Are you a fan of paper products? Gifts tied up with string? Or how about ribbon, cardstock, wrapping paper, markers, albums or various scrapbook supplies?

If these things sound like you, then I’ve got just the sale to make your holiday merry. I don’t even scrapbook, but the American Crafts warehouse sale is the kind that can make a girl giddy. I picked up canvas 8.5 x 11 albums for $5 apiece and 80 (yes, eight-oh) spools of ribbon for $30. You’ll also see Christmas-themed wrapping paper, bags, cards and tags. Check out the website to get a feel for the kind of items I speak of. My only warning? A paper-crazed spender could do a lot of damage to her holiday budget here. Give yourself limit before you set foot in the door or else things could get dangerous fast.

Tip: If you call three people while you’re at the sale and let them in on the news, and then leave your cell phone log at the register, you’ll get $5 off your entire purchase and another $5 to use on your next visit. And sometimes you’ll get an extra gift if you spend over $50.

{Stock Pile: Updated!}

American Crafts Warehouse Sale
Now through December 23, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; closed Sunday
476 N. 1500 West, Orem
Exit I-15 at 800 N. in Orem and turn west, then turn south at 1500 West
www.americancrafts.com

Bazaars and Boutiques: Starting today through Saturday, one-of-a-kind shopping opportunities present themselves at the hip Beehive Bazaar in Provo (details here), the happenin’ Oh Sweet Sadie show in Daybreak (details here) and homespun Art Market at Sugarhouse Garden Center (details here).

Locals Only: It’s Buy Local First Week in Salt Lake City. Download this coupon and get 10% off when you make a purchase (and community investment) at participating businesses. Ka-ching! Details here.

On Broadway: You know what they say about neon lights and magic in the air on Broadway. Find out tomorrow night at Holidays on Broadway, when treats, music and shopping come together in one of the city’s best shopping districts from 3 to 9 p.m. on 300 South between State and 400 East.

Stroll Up: Hit up the Provo Gallery Stroll on Friday night from 6 – 9 p.m. and roast marshmallows, rest your eyes on artworks at any number of participating galleries—and enjoy candy windows on Center Street. Details here.

Dressing Room: Brides can take a break from the holiday hoopla and score a designer deal at Alta Moda Bridal Salon’s Annual Sale on Saturday, where over 40 bridal gowns from the likes of Monique Lhuiller and Melissa Sweet will be marked down 50 – 80%. Appointments are recommended at (801) 531-1215. More here.

Model Citizens: During the month of December, the windows at Sam Weller’s come alive, featuring you and yours whilst you peruse your favorite reads. Sign up for the position, and your friends and neighbors will get a special discount. Info here.

Gift For Words: Stop that jibber jabber and gift your loved ones with your words … on paper. At a Writing for Gifts workshop, you’ll learn to compose letter-filled ornaments and holiday memory books. $10, sign up here.

As for Nutcracker ballets, you can choose between the traditional Ballet West ensemble or the youthful and well-crafted variety with Imagine Ballet Theatre. If you’re not ready to get crackin’, check out “Sister’s Christmas Catechism.”

City Ablaze: Make your way downtown on Friday afternoon to partake in the illumination of our fair metropolis. The city-wide shindig lights up at 4:30 p.m. Lights On begins with ice skating, followed by cameos from Santa and Kurt Bestor, and lighting of multiple holiday trees—especially at Temple Square. More info and parking tips here.

Old Timers: Baked goods? Kettle corn? Candied nuts and spiced cider? Try a tradition-in-the-making at the premier of the Old World Christmas Market where you can shop artisan goods in a European-inspired marketplace, opening on Friday and staying strong through December 6. Salt Lake and Ogden locations here.

Local Deals: Cruise and peruse area boutiques for getting your share of percents-off. Some to mention include Merry Days After Thanksgiving at Real Deals Holladay on Friday and Saturday, a Holiday Sale at Soel Boutique on Friday and Saturday, and a 20% off sale at both Koo de Ker and Hip & Humble on Saturday. There’s more: Get 20% off women’s coats and sweaters on Friday and Saturday at the Children’s Hour and 30% off at a 1 – 4 a.m. sale at Mode Boutique on Friday.

If you didn’t think the steals to be had at Real Deals Holladay were impressive enough as it is, swing by this weekend for prices so low, you might feel a bit criminal.

Get rebellious at the Merry Days after Thanksgiving Sale featuring special holiday hours. On Friday from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., everything you lay eyes on will be 15% off. On Saturday, plan on getting 20% off your favorite item when you bring a can of food for the Utah Food Bank. Spend $100, and you’ll get a free gift.

Plus, there will be donuts and hot chocolate. So now you can break all the rules.

{Deals and Steals}

Merry Days After Thanksgiving at Real Deals Holladay
Friday, November 28, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
4048 S. 2700 East
Holladay, Utah
(801) 272-8899
www.realdeals.net

Shop Trio: Ready, set, shop! Oh Sweet Sadie shows its pretty face in Bountiful today though Saturday. Newcomer Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe debuts with open doors and 50 vendors in Lehi/American Fork tomorrow and Saturday. And Bird in Hand comes around just in time for easy browsing during gallery strolling tomorrow and Saturday. And on Monday and Tuesday, head to the Avenues for the Traveling Trunk Boutique. Three cheers for local crafties. Nope, make it four!

Crew Kids: There’s another J.Crew warehouse sale in town. Though not as sizey as previous ones, this scaled-down version at Provo’s DownEast Outfitters (2255 N. University Parkway) still offers a bag-full of prepster fun, and continues through Saturday, November 22.

Let it Stroll: The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is set for tomorrow night. You might catch us at the Signed & Numbered “This is the Place” group show featuring limited-edition prints by the likes of Leia Bell. Compete listings here.

Find a Penny: Provo’s Pennyroyal Cafe holds a grand opening tomorrow evening at 155 N. University Avenue. We assume there will be taste-testing, but musical guests, poets, art by Sabrina Squires and contests and giveaways are for sure.

Get Nutty: Ballet West’s top-heavy Nutcracker Prince makes his seasonal debut on December 5. If you haven’t snatched up your holiday tradition tix yet, do so here.

Salty Shopping: If you’re in need of ideas for Utah-specific gifts or where to pick up unusual gift items locally, give Salt Lake Magazine‘s December issue a good browse and thorough ear-marking. Their collaborative holiday gift guide is a good one.

And like we need to remind you that Edward and Bella make their on-screen cameo tomorrow night….

Ladies and gents, remember to shop the businesses that are doing their best to keep YHO on the up and up. They’ll love you for it; we’ll love you for it. So read up: Sales and specials included!

Kaleidoscope Boutique: You already know and love this friendly-yet-upscale boutique. Now, they’re offering more with an online shop to be updated on a daily basis. Out-of-staters and couch-surfers can visit www.notamallstore.com to get their Kaleidoscope on, and enjoy FREE shipping this month. Eureka! The rest can head to 4801 N. University Avenue in Provo’s Riverwoods for a headstart on holiday shopping. See here.

Jonathan Canlas Photography: In the market for a local-but-nationally-acclaimed film photographer? Meet Jonathan. He’s holding his final Film is Not Dead workshops for 2008. Be sure to visit his blog for print order sales almost every holiday. (Thanksgiving probably included.) And watch for the re-launch of his site next week. (Thanksgiving, again.) Get addicted here.

ModMum: These reversible baby slings come in a variety of hip patterns and are at-once useful and stylish. There’s something for everyone—or every mum—from designer, to reversible to solid to sale(!). Start your shopping (and free your hands … or your friend’s hands) here.

Wynona Robison Photography: Wynona’s light-filled photos of children are creative, honest and spontaneous—ideal for revealing young personalities. Book this Utah children-and-family photographer to capture your one-year-old or the entire crew, and you’ll walk away with a piece of art or two or three. See here.

Soel Boutique: Stock up on favorites like Ella Moss, Free People, French Connection and Splendid at this hip Utah County shopping destination. From shoes to paper products to clever onesies, Soel offers wonders big and small for all fashionable ladies—including a sale Thanksgiving weekend. Watch for updates on the blog.

Heather Gibb Photography: Heather Gibb specializes in natural, portrait photography. Her black-and-whites are timeless and classic; her color portraits happy and bright. Hurry up and book your holiday orders before Nov. 24, and tell your friends: she’s currently booking for out-of-state sessions in places like Denver, Sun Valley, Portland, San Diego and Las Vegas. Check out her blog here.

Total Health & Fitness: With nutrition and exercise consultants on-hand, THF acts as a coach whether you’re interested in fat loss, gaining muscle, firming, toning … the works. You choose the goal, they help you achieve it. Ward off extra holiday pounds with the help of this team of experts. Sign up here.

Oh Sweet Sadie: The Oh Sweet Sadie crew is really outdoing themselves with two more shows before the end of the year. For handmade and homemade gifts, head to Bountiful this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or South Jordan Dec. 4 -6. Or both. Why not? Get a taste here.