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A swimsuit giveaway, a Costco Roadshow Schedule and a Diviine Deed over at our new blog location.  
Be sure to swing on over there and change your bookmarks while you're at it!

We've Moved!

We've moved our blog to Diviine Modestee Blog.  Please follow us there!  We'd hate to leave anyone behind :)

A BIG "Thank You!" from Diviine ModesTee

Starting back in April, we were finally able to launch our Diviine Deed, which has been a dream of Chantelle's since the very start of Diviine ModesTee.  In conjunction with a great foundation called Anything For a Friend we set out to help Cody Anderson, a young husband and farther suffering from a debilitating disease that left him requiring an organ transplant for survival.  

Cody and Family

 We set out to help fund-raise by promoting and accepting direct donations through both our website and our boutique and donating 2% of our gross sales to Cody.
We were also able to participate in an awesome fund-raising event that took place at the beginning of June.  Through all these efforts and especially those of Anything For A Friend, over $84,000 were raised!  Cody is now set for his much needed surgery!  We are so excited to have been a part of this along with you, are wonderful customers.  Thank you so much for your donations, your purchases and your over-all support for this great family! 
You can read more about Cody's great fundraising event at his blog and also follow his future progress there as well.  For fun, here are a few photos from the event:

5K at the Fundraiser

 

Chantelle presenting check to the Andersons

Diviine Deed Fund

There are a few things in this life that lift us to become better. One is charity, the purest love of lifting another. The Diviine Deed Fund is our life long dream of ‘helping the hands that hang down and strengthening the feeble knees.’ This is a place of our journey through out this life and where we are guided to “serve where we are and lift where we stand.” Our hope is that we can move good works forward and instill the breath of living, which is giving.
We would also like to express our gratitude to each one of you, our loyal customers who have a place in each of these stories. By supporting our company and our designs to ‘take fashion to a higher standard” we are able to provide relief to the hungry, to the poor, as you are their angels of love. We take 2% of our gross sales and donate them to organizations, people, groups and individuals that are put in our path to rebuild, to strengthen, to provide, and assist in doing good works. Each of you are a part of our journey – Thank you for helping and lifting others and truly making each of our lives have more meaning.

Our first Diviine Deed Fund can be read about Here: Cody Anderson.  Cody is the father of a young family and is currently battling an illness called Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC).  With this illness comes high medical costs and the need for a very expensive liver transplant. Donations for this life-saving treatment can be made directly through our website.  As well, 2% of Diviine ModesTee's gross sales for April, May and June will go straight towards helping this cause.  If you should feel the desire to help out, please contribute to the Diviine Deed Fund. 

Setting up the Diviine Deed Fund has been more rewarding to us as a company than anything we have done before.  More rewarding than designing a great dress, or drawing the greatest fabric print.  Nothing has been more rewarding than seeing the Diviine Deed Fund come to fruition.  Thank you for making this possible!

Introducing Vanessa-Just in Time for Spring

Our newest Dress from Diviine ModesTee!

Vanessa is a Stretch Satin Sheath Dress that comes complete with gorgeous bow detail on the shoulder, horizontal seaming that smooths out curves, elegant capsleeves and an asymmetrical neckline.

We know you'll love her as much as we do!
MSRP $134 

Available now for only $87  

This color is called "Watermelon" and that describes it's color perfectly.  It's a reddish-pinkish GORGEOUS color so perfect for weddings, bridesmaids, dances or any other formal or semi formal occasion.

Behind every great photo is an even GREATER Assistant

I love being able to post to my Facebook wall that I am on location at our swimsuit photo suit.  Sounds so awesome and glamorous doesn't it?  Like I'm the talented photographer, or even better yet...one of the gorgeous swimsuit models.  I'll let you in on a little secret....it's really not glamorous at all!  Take this photo for example:           ----------->
Such a beautiful shot.  She looks like she's been strolling along in the water and just decided to sit and rest for a second. In reality, I am standing waist deep in (quite) cold water in a SKIRT about a foot away holding a shading thing-y to get that lighting just so:

<------------Of course I'm just outside the photo, right here.  Me, the Unseen Hero.

Here's another example:           ------------------->
Everyone goes strolling along on top of a HUGE rock in 4-inch heels, right?   The photographer, who has a great eye for background details, thought it would be a tremendous idea to have her pose on the top of a boulder that was about 6 feet tall.  In a dress.  In heels.  He's a guy, right?  What does he know about the logistics of balancing on a boulder in stilettos?  What can't be seen in this photo is me, standing below with my arms literally ready to catch her, or help her keep her balance so she wouldn't come tumbling off the rock.  Hold hands.... balance....let go.....pose.....snap the photo!  She was such a professional.  But it couldn't have been done with out me, the assistant. 

So I am giving myself a pat on the back and much deserved (I think!) kudos for a job well done (and to be honest, I loved every minute of it!)  Vogue Magazine, here I come :)

Studio Five Segment

When we were invited to do a segment on KSL's Studio Five, we were more than thrilled!  This gave us an opportunity to formally introduce our new 2011 Divinita Sole Swimwear line.  Chantelle, Diviine Modestee's owner and designer, brought several "real people" models to show which swimsuit styles best suit which body type.  Pear shape, boy shape, hourglass...even maternity! There is a style of Divinita Sole swimwear that best suits you!  Watch the segment below courtesy of KSL:

Thank you so much KSL for having us on your show!  Read the article here: KSL Studio Five and find a coupon code for your online order.  Enjoy!

Dive into Divinita Sole Swimwear

Our new 2011 Swimwear line is in the house!  You can see all the new styles, prints and colors at:

-------> Divinita Sole Swim by Diviine ModesTee <-------  

One of the new colors that we are very excited about this year is black.  Our customers (you!) have been requesting black for a while now and we are happy to oblige!  We've done one design in solid, classic black is our Flounce Halter shown on the right.  This new halter design has full-body ruching, great for camouflaging.  We've got this halter in the black or also in a vibrant turquoise.  There are, of course, matching black bottoms and black swimskirts.

We have a new bikini bottom to introduce this year as well...the Ruched Side Bikini.  I have a crush on this new bikini, it is just that cute!  The height on the stomach is just right, the ruching on the side is flattering and also draws attention AWAY from the lower belly.  It's on the left in Berry Pink with another new design for 2011, the Double Ruffle Halter in Plaid. 

We are proud of our swimwear.  Why? Many reasons, but among them:
*All our fabric patterns our designed by us and created especially for us.  You won't find these same prints anywhere else! 
*Our swimwear is fully-lined, front AND back.  The full lining helps in a couple of ways: it keeps the top from rolling up, that extra layer ensures that others won't see every little lump and bump of *coughcellulitecough* AND ensures that your swimsuit will never be see-thru.  In designing swimwear, we really put the extra effort in making sure that our swimsuits are just that much better than the rest.

Costco Roadshow Schedule, March to April

March 3-March 12 Vista, California
March 4-March 13 Arlington, Texas
March 3-March 12 Sandy, Utah
March 3-March 12 Ogden, Utah
March 18-March 27 Chandler, Arizona
March 17-March 26 Murray, Utah
March 25-April 3 Roseville, California
March 31-April 9 Lehi, Utah
April 1-April 10 Tustin, California
April 1-April 10 Mesa, Arizona
April 8-April 17 Chico, California
April 14-April 23 Boise, Idaho
April 14-April 23 West Valley City, Utah
April 15-April 24 Tempe, Arizona
April 15-April 24 San Bernadino, California
April 28-May 7 Nampa, Idaho
April 29-May 8 Goleta, California
April 29-May 8 St. George, Utah
Please come by and say hello if you are in one of these areas!

Warehouse Sidewalk Sale

We've extended our Sidewalk Sale through this weekend. Come see us!

Diviine Deal-MaKennzie

I'm really excited about this week's Diviine Deal because it's the FIRST of our new dress line that we have offered in a Diviine Deal!  This week the MaKennzie is on sale for only $45.99.  This is a great dress that is normally $75.  Total bargain! 

MaKennzie in Black/White

One of our customers had this to say about her MaKennzie Dress:
..."this is the PERFECT dress for a dance, or special occasion. Everytime I wear it I get so many compliments! I love the fit, I love the tule and I love the design. I am a LG size but I honestly look a size smaller in this dress. I don't know if it is the pattern, but somehow this dress made me feel incredible."

MaKennzie in Brown/Green

 This dress comes in White/Black and Brown/Green floral print with coordinating sash and tulle underskirt.  The fitted bodice and the a-line shaped skirt make it so very flattering!  If you want to take advantage of this great deal, just go to Sweet Innocence Dresses by Diviine ModesTee and use the coupon code: MAKENNZIE.  Also, keep an eye to your emails...more Diviine Deals to come!

Sale! Sale! Sale!

Tasha and I have been busy in the warehouse getting ready for our Warehouse Sidewalk Sale this weekend.  Preparing for a Warehouse Sale takes a ton of work...moving merchandise forward in the warehouse, pricing stuff, hanging dresses and swimwear on racks...it's crazy, but SO worth it.  Our company can move product and our customers get the benefit of great bargains.  Items added to our Warehouse Sale:

 

*Camisoles-white, cream, black, brown, red, etc and etc. will be 45% off 

*Dresses-some as low as $20!  Carmen, Kate, Audrey, Grace, Sadie, MaKenna.... 

*Best of all (in my opinion) is 2010 swimwear about 60% off! Teal...Purple...Starburst...Cocoa Brown...Stripes...

These aren't deodorant and makeup stained, ripped, snagged, pre-worn and returned or anything gross  and disgusting like that.  Nope, these are first quality swimsuits, dresses, and shirts!  Wowie wow wow!

If you're in Utah, be sure to come!  You'll be glad you did  :)  If you're not in Utah please keep an eye on our website. 

Diviine Deal for This Week--Kate

Kate Only $29.99

This week only!
October 25-October 31

Retail Price: $64
Diviine Deal Price: $29.99
Use coupon code: KATE

Customer Review: "This dress is amazing! I am a medium size with not much of a waist, more straight and not much curve. This dress was very flattering and made me look like I had a waist. I also LOVE the length. The fabric looks just as it shows, kind of shiny. It's beautiful!"  ~Amy

This purchase is Final Sale only.  Thank you for being a loyal Diviine ModesTee Customer!

Featuring Divinita Sole Swimwear...

MlnTheGap from over at Is this Modest wrote a great article called "7 Sites to Find Modest Swimwear" featuring, of course, seven modest swimwear companies.  Divinita Sole swimwear was listed right up top (I like to think it's because our suits are so adorable!).  You can read his article Here but I've c/p'd a portion of it below....

"Diviine Modestee’s entry into the swim category is through their own swimwear department.  The main feature of this site is its “Design Your Perfect Suit” option that allows you to pick a top, bottom and skirt and shows the set together virtually so you can mix and match your options.
Styles for tops are Halter, Ruched and Tankini.
What I like about these suits is the fact that it naturally pairs itself with a skirt, though halter tops usually are a bit revealing in my opinion.  I’ve quickly gone through them, however, and most of them are generally modest."

Thank you Adam for the write-up and the great review!

Diviine Deals are Back!

	Plum Audrey $39.99 Regularly $64 Flattering waist ruching provide a flattering shape for any size Use coupon code: PLUMAUDREY Valid Oct 18-Oct 24 Plum Only, Final Sale
Customer Review: "I love this dress! It fits amazingly. It hides little flaws, is incredibly comfortable and so, so flattering. I get so many compliments every time I wear it. Love it!" Chloe

Find this dress at Diviine Modestee!

The Big Bang Theory by Diviine Modestee

Do you ever wonder if you are getting the best bang for your buck?  If you are spending your hard-earned cash as wisely as you could?  In today's slower economy we are all keeping a more conscious eye on our pennies.  So where does the fashion-forward, penny-wise woman shop for a great dress?  Sweet Innocence by Diviine Modestee, of course!  Take a look at this dress, the Brecken: 

Brecken in Stone

 The Brecken is available in Stone (shown above) and Moonlight Blue and is a great take on the classic shirt-dress.  It has a very tailored look with it's fitted, pleated waist and sleeves.  It's made from stretch cotton/satin which gives it a very classy look, fit and feel.  We've added length, tailoring details and over-all style making this dress a fantastic fashion choice.  Our suggested MSRP is $95, but we have it available on our website for $78. 

Now look at this dress (sounds like an Old Spice commercial!):  Khaki Poplin Shirt Dress (go ahead...click the link!) available through Bluefly, an online discount retailer.  Wow!  Such a difference!  You can immediately see that this dress...offered for $135 by the way...offers so much less than the Brecken for much more.  There is no added tailoring on the sleeves or waist, it's made of cotton/poplin, a lower quality fabric than the Brecken and while it's a cute dress with the little belt and colors offered, it's very short and basically just looks like a shirt.  There really is no comparison to the style, quality and cost of the Brecken.  If you want the biggest bang for your buck you want the Brecken.

Plus...you need the Brecken in order to wear those totally awesome shoes the model is wearing.  I mean...look at the SHOES!  They're HOT!

I DO believe in Fairies! I do!

Do you love fairies, or know someone who does?  My daughter is going on 11 and still loves all things fairy.  So I promised my friend Ruth that I would pass along the information below as best I could.  Ruth lives in Seattle, but is going to be in the Provo/Orem area October 1st and 2nd.  Ruth is a fabulous photographer and is going to be hosting a Fairy Portrait Day at Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem.  The price is amazing and the photos are unbelievable!  If you think you may be interested, go to her facebook at Enchanted Fairy Photos.

Seriously, aren't these just to beautiful too pass up??  Book your daughter's session today!

Our best kept secre: Undertee Collection

Because I have the dumbz sometimes, I have completely neglected promoting our long-wearing capsleeves and camisoles, even though I probably wear one just about every day.  Today I am wearing our Cocoa Brown Capsleeve under an off-white smocked babydoll style top with thin straps that wouldn't normally give me the coverage I prefer.  With the added capsleeve not only am I adding coverage, but I'm also adding color near my face which I think is much more flattering.  

^ not me, not my outfit today

Our caps and camis have been with us since the beginning and in fact, some customers are still wearing their originally purchased camisoles!  These layering shirts are the highest quality around:  they don't pill (pilling fabric gives me shivers worse than spiders do!), the color won't fade and because of the cotton/lycra fabric they don't loose their shape.  These caps and camis also have a very cute satin edging along the neck, straps and sleeves that really dress them up.

At Diviine ModesTee it's not a diamond that lasts forever...it's our Camisoles.

An Addition to the Diviine ModesTee Family

A big congratulations to Natalie, Diviine ModesTee's Bookkeeper, on the birth of her second daughter Brighton Estelle!  A fairly easy delivery after a fairly long labor.  And best yet, two hours after giving birth Natalie was up signing checks.  What a woman!

Look what a sweetie-doll Brighton is.  I love when babies sleep with their little arms all curled up around their face.  So sweet...

According to Mom, Brighton is already developing a unique personality and her big sister Addie loves her so much that she wants to be with her all the time, "helping".  Mom is already back at work with sleeping baby by her side.  Yea...we won't talk about how long it took me to get back to a normal routine.  Nope.

Congrats to Mom, Dad and big sis!

Cool Swimsuits, Hot Sale!

All of our Divinita Sole swimsuits are on sale this week until July 9.  Use coupon code JULYSPLASH to get 20% off of your swimsuit.  Some styles/sizes are selling out so if you've been waiting now's the time!  Top and bottom together is $69, the matching skirt cover-up is $26.