[ fabulous fall ]

Fall is here.

Bring on one of my all time favorite seasons.

The best part about fall is definitely the beauty.
Aaaaand.

Lets be real.  Who doesn't love pumpkin EVERYTHING!

Here at The Sister Shop, we've been preparing for fall. Think layering. Cardigans, blazers & scarves!

Most people think for the cooler weather that they need to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe.  Not so!  It’s time to get your fall essentials on, and we're going to show you how.

    
Cardigans & Blazers

Blazer with a buttoned up shirt, roll up your sleeves for a Parisian look. 

Simple button up buttoned just at the top

Add a long pendant necklace

Add a belt and simple scarf tied in a DIY infinity.

Short sleeve draped cardigan with boots.

 
Scarves 
 

These are a personal favorite.  With many different ways to wear a scarf, the options are endless!

These are some of my favorite ways to tie scarves!

European

Simple loop

DIY Infinity

The Boa

Knot

Learn how here:

Video Credit: Wendy's Lookbook. Check out her page :)

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I'll just leave this here- 

the first day of school.

Remember when you were little and picking out your outfit for the first day of school was the biggest decision you had to make? Now, you're deciding what to major in in college, what classes to take and how many credits you can manage.  Or are nearing the end of your high school experience and trying to decide what the next step is. 

We can't help you decide your major or make new friends, but we can make sure your outfit is killer.

Here at The Sister Shop, we want to make your new semester a little easier, by helping you look cute on your first day.  A common misconception about our shop is that we are "just a missionary store" or that you "have to have your call to shop here" or that you "have to be Mormon" to shop here.  None of these are true! We have clothes for YOU. 

It is true that we don't carry pants or shorts.  But you can buy those lots of places.  We do carry the cutest tops, skirts and dresses that are mission standard. Meaning, that if you are LDS and wear garments, our clothes will cover them.  Or if you don't and still want to be a little more modest, our clothes have got you covered.  

So whether you are the back to school excited type

Or are dreading the first day of school...

Come to The Sister Shop and we will help you make it the best first day of school ever. Our friendly and experienced staff love helping you put together the perfect outfit.  And lets be honest, looking and feeling cute can only help your first day go as smoothly as possible.

You can pair any of our adorable tops or cardigans with jeans or colored skinnies to make the perfect outfit.  We also have dresses and pencil skirts you can dress down for the perfect casual look.

Perfect casual dress with wedges.

Aztec print with black skinnies.

 Cute snap cardigan with long pendant.

 Zoe top with combat boots and black skinnies.

Striped tan pencil with plain T.

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{the perfect dress}

Ever heard of a 'little black dress'?  How about a little striped dress but a little more modest.
These beauties have arrived at The Sister Shop and are flying off the rack!  We have them in white with black stripes, white with navy stripes and white with mint stripes.

The beauty of this classic cut dress is that it is so {VERSATILE}. You can dress it up or dress it down.  Add tights, boots and a cardigan and you are set for fall.  Throw on a waist belt and sandals or a long pendant necklace and flip flops to dress it down.  Add heels and pearls to dress it up.  It really has limitless possibilities. And it's just so cute. Here is the beautiful Lexi in this timeless dress ready for any occasion and any season!

 long pendant + flip flops = simple chic

red belt + the cutest red shoes by Taos = classic

 dressed down with a simple belt + flip flops = perfect for summer

 infinity scarf + leather boots = ready for fall

snap cardigan + leather boots = winter lovin'

cognac belt + cognac shoes = perfection

Mint has arrived and it is flawless.

Navy has also joined the party. Just restocked, but not for long!

Come try one on or order yours from our online store. 

It really is the perfect dress.  

From versatility to comfort, this dress has it all.

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Ten Things to Love About the Sister Shop

1.    Modest clothing doesn't mean boring!  At The Sister Shop we like sell stylishly modest clothing that is fun and makes you look AND feel great! 

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2.  You don’t have to be a sister missionary to shop here. Our clothing is great for work, church, school or just because!

Perfect Skirt, Poppy Top, Modified Pencil Skirt, Zoe Top, Perfect Skirt, Ardene Dress by JUNIEblake

3.  The Sister Shop gives you good value for your money. We try to sell top quality items that will last for a long time. Watch our Instagram and Facebook page for specials, and we always have a coupon in the Cache Valley Hometown Values magazine. Also, join our email list!

Custom Made Missionary Bags

      4.   Sister missionaries get 10% off.  15% if you buy $500 or more of what you need for your mission at one time. Hey, less hassle and more savings! We have custom missionary bags, travel accessories, rain jackets and coats all perfect for missionaries.

Charles River Rain Jackets

      5.   Most of our clothing is made from durable knit fabric that lets you look great and feel comfortable all day long. We’ve had the comment many times that it’s like wearing pajamas, only you look fabulous!

Beautifully classic Perfect Skirt

            6.    We don’t sell pants.  Pants can be found lots of places! We sell hard to find items like modest skirts and dresses that are at knee length or longer, great modest blouses and tops, high quality slips, and fabulous shoes and accessories. We do sell JUNIEblake, Adelaide*, Hush Puppies and Taos Footwear, plus lots of other great brands.

Ardene Dress by JUNIEblake

      7.  Sensible shoes don’t have to be boring! We carry Hush Puppies and Taos women’s shoes that are high quality real leather with real foot support. These shoes look great with a skirt or dress, and still let you walk all day in comfort. A necessity for sister missionaries, and everyone else, really. Aren’t you tired of having your feel hurt after just a couple of hours, not to mention the damage that is being done to your feet!

Taos and Hush Puppies Shoes

       8.  Customer service is alive and well at The Sister Shop. Have you ever gone into a big department store and wandered around forever looking for someone to answer a question? At The Sister Shop customer service is our specialty and our favorite thing! We love helping you find just what you’re looking for. Need help putting together an outfit, or even a whole wardrobe? We’re here to help! Plus our store is fun and cute, so that makes shopping just that much better.

Cute, fun store!

      9.  Remember the name Adelaide*.  That is the name of our own line of clothes that we design because fabulous modest clothes are so hard to find. The Annie dress is our newest creation and is only found at The Sister Shop!

Annie Dress by Adelaide*

           10.    If you don’t live in Cache Valley, don’t despair! We launched our online store this fall and you can find many of our great items at www.the-sister-shop.com.

      

      

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Tips for Riding a Bike on a Mission

Biking while on a mission can seem a bit daunting, especially in a skirt. 

"How do I ride a bike in a skirt?" is a question nearly all girls called on biking missions ask. Luckily our dear friend Jami served a mission in the Netherlands and rode a bike nearly her entire mission. Here are her tips from an expert for all you future biking sisters!

Jami biking in The Netherlands, isn't she cute??

1- Bike shorts or a biking slip are your best friend. These allow you to ride your bike without the fear of showing a bit too much. Normal leggings will also work. We have a big variety of biking shorts and slips at The Sister Shop.  Getting a slip with 'legs' will help to keep your skirt right where you want it while you bike!  We call this lovely slip our 'pantaloons'; they may look old fashioned but they will save lots of stress and discomfort while riding a bike.

2- Stretchy straight/pencil skirts for the win!  Walking in a pencil skirt with no stretch is difficult enough, so riding a bike in one is never a good idea. Luckily a modified pencil skirt with a lot of stretch will work just fine, and stay in place.  Here at The Sister Shop we have the PERFECT biking skirts.  They are a knit stretchy modified pencil and will stay right by your knees as you bike.  They won't get caught in your gears or blow up with a gust of wind.

Pencil will hit most average height girls below the knee-- beautiful Jami is 5'11":)

3- Learn how to use gears. Change gears every time you stop at a light so you don't hurt your knees when you get started. This will save your legs a lot of ache and pain. When going up hill, switch to a lower gear, your legs will thank you!

4- Skirts that are too flowy or long will get caught in your tires. Instead choose skirts that are just below your knee so you can avoid damaging them or getting hurt yourself.

5- The bigger your seat the better your bum will feel. This may sound silly but it's true. Try to get a wider seat so you'll be more comfortable while riding. Trust us, you'll thank us later.  If your bike has a smaller seat, have no fear! You can buy gel pads that attach to your seat for more comfortable riding.

6- Get a bike light. Especially in northern countries it gets dark very early in the winter. A bike light is a great way to help you stay safe when it's starting to get dark outside.  Get one that has a flash setting that attaches to the rear of your bike. It will help drivers and other bikers see you when it's dark.

7- Follow bike traffic rules. This is a huge one. Especially in many places in Europe, there are thousands of people riding bikes all the time. In order to keep yourself and others safe you'll need to learn the bike traffic rules of where you're serving and follow them.

Double-decker bike racks are common in many European countries

8 - Biking is a great time to get to know your companion. Biking can get monotonous just as any activity can. Use your time wisely to get to know your companion or play fun games. It'll help your relationship and help the time pass quickly.  Play get to know you games, quiz each other with scripture mastery and Preach My Gospel lessons.

9- Use a hair tie or Velcro to keep flowy skirts from getting caught in your gears/tires/chain.

You can hand sew a small piece of Velcro on hem the inside of your skirt, just between your legs on the front and back of the skirt.  You can also use a hair tie, gather up your skirt at the bottom and tie the hair tie around the gathered part. You can also get a large safety pin and pin the bottom of your skirt together between your knees, but at the hem. 

10- Get a Messenger Bag with waist or back pack straps.

This will help distribute the weight of your bag and make it so it doesn't hang off one side of your bike!  Balancing on a bike in a skirt is hard enough, having the weight of your bag up around your waist will help a lot. 

 These wonderful bags are called Zion Bags and are sold right here at The Sister Shop.  Zion Bags are literally the best bag for your mission.  Durable, water resistant, rain fly, waist buckle, padded straps, safety light, thief protection and more!

Come in to The Sister Shop today, or shop online.  We have all the skirts, bags and slips you need for biking on your mission.

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Maximizing Your Wardrobe: One Shirt Eight Ways

One of the hardest parts of serving a mission is the limited amount of space you have for personal belongings. At The Sister Shop it's our goal to help you maximize your wardrobe and get the most out of the clothes you take with you. In this post we'll show you how to style a solid colored blouse with eight different skirts.

1- Pair it with a coordinating patterned maxi skirt. Yellow is a fantastic color because it matches so 

many other colors. Here Jami pairs it with a patterned maxi skirt that has a slightly darker yellow 

already in the skirt.  

2- Pair it with a coordinating patterned pencil skirt. This JUNIEblake pencil is so fun!  Nothing is classier than a pencil skirt with a blouse tucked in. Many girls tend to stay away from patterned skirts because they're afraid they won't be able to match their shirts with them. We believe a patterned skirt is one of the best ways to mix up your wardrobe. If you find a skirt that has multiple colors in it you'll be able to match several solid colored shirts with it.  These black Hush Puppies are a perfect finish to the outfit.

3- Pair it with a plain colored, below the knee skirt with a belt. Our "slinky" skirt is a perfect choice that comes in black or navy!  A plain, just below the knee black skirt is an essential for almost every missionary. This skirt is super versatile, and will match almost every shirt you bring. Add a little more flair to this outfit by adding a waist belt.

4- Pair it with a minimal patterned pencil skirt. Another fun JUNIEblake pencil, black with a grey pattern.  Once again, pencil skirts dress up any outfit. This pencil skirt is fabulous because of it's neutral colors, but still has a subtle pattern.

5- Pair it with our ruffle skirt. Our ruffle skirts are one of our best selling skirts. They flatter nearly every body type and are very comfortable because of their elastic waist. The ruffles on the bottom add just enough frills to make it a bit more exciting than a plain skirt.  This plum color goes especially well with the cheery yellow. These Taos mary janes have a slight heel to add a dressy touch, but are still so comfortable!

6- Pair it with a plain, contrasting color pencil skirt and an infinity scarf. We love colors, and especially these two colors together. Yellow and blue nearly always look fantastic together. The color of this skirt brightens up the muted tones of the top and make for a bright and happy outfit. The sand colored Taos shoes Jami is wearing are so neutral they will go with just about any outfit, so cute and comfy!

7- Pair it with a contrasting maxi skirt. This outfit is tons of fun. The green and yellow are a bit unexpected, but go together so well. 

8- Pair it with a plain colored maxi and belt it. A plain colored maxi skirt can be hemmed just above the ankle or mid-calf and is an essential for any missionary. This skirt will match nearly everything and is very versatile. It is super breezy for summer or can be paired with leggings or fleece tights in the winter to keep your legs extra warm. 

Please note:  our beautiful model Jami is 5'11" tall, so the pencil skirts will be missionary standard on 

anyone shorter than that!  Also, maxi skirts can be hemmed to any length for mission standards.  Maxi skirt patterns come and go in our shop, but our basic skirts are always here for you!