Vintage and Vanity

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fash_cov_flipwebThese local boutiques offer an alternative shopping experience

Flower Basket Boutique

Clientele: Women: Clothing and accessories, Men: Flowers (for your significant other)

Location: 409 N. University Ave, Provo, UT 84601

Hours: Monday- Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Web site: www.provoflowerbasket.net

Description: The Flower Basket Boutique can be found in one of Provo’s old historic homes. While their forte lies in the selling of fresh flowers, they also have an offering of stylish apparel, TOMS shoes, handmade jewelry, baby items, stationary and candles.

The Coal Umbrella

Clientele: Men and Women

Location: It used to be 157 N. University Avenue in downtown Provo, until they were illegally evicted from their building. They will soon be launching The Coal Umbrella Online Store and Fashion Blog and will be selling by appointment only at the new undisclosed location in Provo.

Web Site: www.coalumbrella.com

Description: A hip little number specializing in select vintage and locally designed clothing. They also offer shoes, accessories, vinyl records and handmade items. They were recently awarded Best Small Business in Utah Valley by the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce, and Best in Vintage Fashion by Salt Lake City Weekly Magazine.

Soel Boutique

Clientele: Women and children

Location: 4801 N. University Ave Provo, UT 84604

Hours: Sunday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Web site: www.soelboutique.blogspot.com

Description: Soel is a beautiful little boutique with an array of stylish brands to choose from, including Industry, Citizens of Humanity, Diesel, French Connection, Level 99, Joe’s Jeans, Ella Moss, Pink Studio and Hobo, among others. With unique clothing for both women and children, along with shoes, jewelry, books, kitchen and bath items, this boutique is further set apart as one of the most extraordinary in Utah for housing the It’s Yoga studio which can be viewed at www.itsyogautah.com

Wandering Wardrobe

Clientele: Everyone

Location: 511 S. Main St Springville, UT 84663

Hours: Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Web site: www.thewanderingwardrobe.net

Description: This consignment store makes sure to select high-quality, unique items to fill the inventory. From attire to furniture, the offerings are unlimited and the lovely environment makes the shopping experience additionally enjoyable. You are likely to find something for your enjoyment on each visit.

Rocket Rebellion

Clientele: Women

Location: 168 N. Main St Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Hours: Monday– Saturday: 11 a.m.– 7 p.m.

Web site: www.myspace.com/rocketrebellion

Description: Rocket Rebellion offers retro-inspired women’s clothing along with jewelry, hats, shoes and bags as well as a hodgepodge of nick nacks. Its offbeat atmosphere provides a refreshing experience to those in Utah Valley searching for an originality.

Cake Boutique

Clientele: Women

Location: 1635 Redstone Center Drive Park City, UT 84098

Hours: Monday- Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Web site: www.shopcakeboutique.com

Description: A contemporary boutique offering brands such as rag&bone, Mike and Chris, Citizens of Humanity, J Brand and G-Star Raw. They have a large offering of clothing, shoes and accessories for fashionable women.

Vintage Fox Boutique

Clientele: Women

Location: 1098 W. South Jordan Parkway S. Jordan, Utah 84095

Web site: www.vintagefoxboutique.com

Description: Vintage Fox was started by Jen Clyde, whose passion for clothing and fashion design led her to create this truly incredible boutique which emphasizes finding individualistic style. The clothing, shoes and accessories have a cutting-edge characteristic while maintaining a classic vintage flavor. Brands offered include Wildfox, Twilight, Free People, Rojas, Elliot Denim, Jet Brand, Fresh Karma, Tulle, Black Denim, Dylan George and William Rast among many others.

Peach Boutique

Clientele: Women

Location: 914 E. 900 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Web site: www.peachslc.com

Description: Peach Boutique is irresistibly trendy, carrying refreshing brands such as By Boe, Jessica Kagan Cushman, SuperMaggie, Supreme Being, Kill City, Mixerfriendly as well as The Balm beauty products.

Decades

Clientele: Men and women

Location: 627 South State St E. Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Hours: Monday- Saturday: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Web site: None found

Description: Decades is the go-to vintage shop in Utah. With a large selection of vintage clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, hats and anything else you could imagine from periods gone by, Decades has something for everyone. The shop is crammed full with all sorts of ageless pieces just waiting to be discovered.

Whimsy

Clientele: Women

Locations:

  1. Salt Lake City 2005 E. 2700 S., Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
  2. Draper 12197 S. 1350 E., Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
  3. Park City 1685 Bonanza Dr, Hours: Monday- Saturday: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

4. Tranquility 3949 S. Wasatch Blvd, Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Web site: www.whimsyclothing.com

Description: With an array of adorable sweaters, boots, coats and scarves, Whimsy is ready to outfit you for the fall season. They have something for everyone, of any age and size. They also offer handbags, hats, gloves and other great accessories.

Koo De Ker

Clientele: Women

Location: 1037 E. 900 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Hours: Monday– Saturday: 10 a.m.– 7 p.m.

Website: www.koodeker.com

Description: Whether you’re looking for a dress or new pair of awesome-fitting jeans, this boutique has everything. From dresses to accessories, a variety of tastes can be satisfied in this elegant boutique.

Umé Boutique

Clientele: Women

Location: 186 Historic 25th Street Ogden UT 84401

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Web site: www.umedesignes.com

Description: This fabulous shop was labeled “Best dress to express yourself source” by Salt Lake Magazine. It features clothing and handbags from local designers, as well as vintage clothing and pieces from around the world brought to Utah by the owner Kristen Samuels. She calls the shop Umé because it means “to dream” in Japanese.