Fashion

Afa Ah Loo's love of fashion and designing is the product of a series of life-changing and fated mishaps. After arriving late for class registration, Afa was placed in the only elective that still had available spots—home economics.

Finding jewelry that is both beautiful and meaningful can be a hard task, but we've compiled this list to help you find the perfect piece of jewelry, whether it's for yourself or for a special woman in your life.

As Latter-day Saints, we understand that modesty encompasses much more than what we wear. It is a way of being. It is a way of understanding our potential as children of Heavenly Parents in everyday moments. It is about taking care of the divine and heavenly gifts we receive. It is a way of life.

Latter-day Saints Heather Fujikawa and Heidi Andrews are twins with a mother who was always pointing out beauty in the rare and obscure details most people seldom noticed.

Did you know Rosie Marie Reid used her fashion popularity to raise funds for the Los Angeles California Temple? When the Church was building the Los Angeles California Temple, Rose Marie wanted to help as much as she could. She designed a beautiful one-piece white swimsuit that was covered in hand-sewn sequins. And which hands sewed most of that sequins on? Relief Society sisters that Rose Marie enlisted to help. All the proceeds of this particular swimsuit went directly to help build the Los Angeles California Temple in the 1950s.

Marissa Barlow, a 19-year-old fashion designer from Logan, Utah, recently participated in the Emerging Designer Bootcamp leading up to Phoenix Fashion Week. All of Barlow's hard work paid off when she was named Phoenix Fashion Week's "Designer of the Year" on October 20, 2018.

Why are white shirts and ties an expected standard for Latter-day Saint men?

Recently the hit TV show Project Runway released a video showing busy moms being surprised with a new outfit, along with professional hair and makeup styling. LDS mom and music teacher Karen Lake was among the moms who received a head-to-toe day of pampering. Wearing a new leopard-print dress, Lake stepping into the photo booth to talk about her experience.

Need a fall dress or two that you can layer and style until winter? We've got you covered—er, rather these dresses will—with 20 stylish, modest options.

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that modesty is more than just clothing—it is a way of thought, action, and attitude, in addition to dress.

“Little girls are our future . . . and we need to empower them now and instill them with confidence in who they are and what they can do and let them know that it’s limitless," Whitney Cheney says.

How many ways are there to tie a tie? Turns out there's quite a few! Check out these really snazzy tie knots!

Christian Dior. Pierre Cardin. Nina Ricci. These fashion designers are famous for their beautiful, stylish clothing, and for several years LDS convert Cècile Pelous played a role in their success by turning their design sketches into stunning pieces. But in 1986, a life-changing experience would teach Pelous that her talent for serving the poorest among us was even greater than her talent for clothing the wealthy.

It's that time again! The sun is coming out to stay and temperatures are warming. We've scoured all of our favorite stores to round up enough cute knee-length shorts to keep you cool this summer.

Summer is upon us once again, and what better way to celebrate the warm weather than with a new swimsuit? Here are our picks of the very best LDS swimwear!

Another Academy Awards has come and gone—and with it some pretty stunning dresses. While we know modesty encompasses so much more than how you dress, we compiled this list of modest dresses from the 2017 Oscars merely to provide inspiration for your own fashion ideas.

Current high-fashion trends and modest apparel don't always go hand in hand. But, occasionally, you will find those rare moments when fashion embodies both style and modesty, creating a level of class that is unique and breathtaking.

The movie "Love Everlasting" starring LDS model Lucky Blue Smith will premiere Thursday, February 9, at the Jordan Commons Megaplex Theatre in Sandy, Utah.

From a Project Runway-themedbirthday partythree years ago to the actual Project Runway Junior, LDS designer Allie Hunt stunned audiences and judges with her gift. And now, Lunt has the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in New York Fashion Week.

For her 11th birthday, Allie Lunt's party theme was Project Runway. Now, just three years later, Lunt's birthday wish came true when she participated in Project Runway Junior, which premiered on December 22.

Current high fashion trends and modest apparel don't always go hand in hand. But, occasionally, you will find those rare moments when fashion embodies both style and modesty, creating a level of class that is unique and breathtaking.

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For her 11th birthday, Allie Lunt's party theme was Project Runway. Now, just three years later, Lunt's birthday wish is coming true as she participates in Project Runway Junior, set to premiere on December 22.

Want a glimpse of sister missionary fashion throughout the decades? Watch this new LDS Living video as we explore classic sister missionary styles throughout the decades and celebrate the sacred work that could not have been done without these women of faith.

This September, LDS fashion designer Aleksandra Salo will be featuring 20 of her designs during New York Fashion Week.

In an article for Redbook Magazine, Latter-day Saint Jessie Lehrbaum shares her fashion tips and defends her choice to dress modestly. When Redbook Magazine chose Lehrbaum as one of their 2016 Real Women Style Award Winners, the 26-year-old retail coordinator from Seattle, Washington, shared how choosing to dress modestly was an empowering, and personal, choice.

Learn how one LDS model is making his name in the industry even while sticking to his standards.

What a powerful story of holding to your faith, no matter the pressure and no matter the hardships that come into your life.

When missionaries brought the gospel to the Lopez family in 1989, they didn't know they were bringing a family into the Church that would send six missionaries throughout the world. The Lopez family now loves missionaries and has started a fun way returned missionaries can subtly share their faith and mission with others.

Mother’s Day is May 8, and it’s time to look at this holiday in a new way. Mom is worth more than flowers that wilt and chocolates that melt. This year, give her a meaningful, lasting gift of fine jewelry from Shane Co., your friend in the jewelry business.™ Shane Co. has created their most impressive Mother’s Day collection ever. Real gifts for real grownups from $100 to over $10,000. Exclusive styles in sterling silver and 14k gold. Gifts you can customize just for her whether she’s your mom, grandmother, aunt, godmother or one of the other women in your life who raised you, inspired you and encouraged you.

Each word is about 170 times thinner that a strand of your own hair, so it might not be easy to read, but you can have a copy of the Bible with you anytime, anywhere.

Current high fashion trends and modest apparel don't always go hand in hand. But, occasionally, you will find those rare moments when fashion embodies both style and modesty, creating a level of class that is unique and breathtaking.

After working as a model in New York then in Tokyo, Rosemary Card found that people were constantly pushing for her to do things and dress in a way that didn't match her standards. In trying to discover her next step, she received an unexpected answer in the temple.

Wilmara Valentin Pierce had been walking for hours when she came across the sign that said “Visitors Welcome.” In an attempt to distance herself from the chaotic life of downtown Sao Paulo, a city she called the “New York” of Brazil, the young model was searching for a new place to live. She was also searching for a fresh start.

Rose Marie Reid's never compromised her beliefs as she rose to renown in the fashion world. Called “the most prominent Latter-day Saint woman of her generation," she stuck to her standards, no matter what.

Rosemary Card never attended fashion design school, but during a two-year stint as a New York model, Card worked with well-known designers, including Jill Stuart, as they tailored their apparel. She watched and listened and noticed what made clothing fit. She also walked catwalks throughout the world, modeling the latest in high fashion. But Card is now devoting her time to a different kind of fashion: a line of LDS temple dresses.

Have eight seconds? That's all you need to see this incredible video that teaches you how to tie your church tie in a way that is sure to impress your friends and maybe even blow a few minds.

MR says: Looking for fun, fashionable, and modest fall clothes? Whether you are a sister missionary or not, there's a great new resource that all LDS women will love.

MR says: Did you know an LDS woman designed swimsuits for Marilyn Monroe and Rita Hayworth? Find out where you can see her stunning designs in person.

From bizarrely dressed bloggers to Botoxed editors, there’s no place for people-watching quite like the entrance to a fashion show. But the models who walk in the shows are usually pretty anonymous: they slink from one job to the next with their backpacks on, unnoticed.

I remember looking at my old swimsuit in a sad sort of horror because it was so streched out, and all I could think about is where would I find another modest swimsuit to wear? At the time, I didn't know about any modest swimwear websites, but today, that is no longer a problem. Take a look at these beautifully modest swimsuits.

Bekah Pence, 29, didn't enter the Ms. Virginia United States pageant for the glitz and glam or the 15 minutes of fame. The recently returned LDS missionary saw it as a way to continue sharing her beliefs.

Every LDS young woman knows that staying modest in a world where it isn’t always fashionable can be very challenging. That is why Mormon girls have learned how to solve modesty problems by creating their own (and unique) fashion looks. Here are the top eight fashion looks Mormon girls love.

Have you tried shopping for a cute, modest outfit recently? If you have, I offer my condolences--the last time I went out looking for something new to wear, I went home empty-handed and unhappy. Since when were crop tops (shirts that show the midriff) and sheer shirts a thing? Apparently not even shopping in winter will help you find something to cover up with.

A lot of people look to Hollywood stars for fashion inspiration--for good or ill. But at this year's Golden Globes, as we looked for that which is of good report and praiseworthy, we spied a few celebrities who showed less skin and more class with their fashion choices. We hope these more conservative styles start to catch on!