How to layer a dress in 3 different ways

Want to stretch your wardrobe? Shake things up a bit? Try out a new look? Sometimes just a by adding a different accessory or by adding an additional layer, you can completely change the look of an outfit. Let us show you how!

We just got in the "All wrapped up" dress $38. By itself it's sweet and feminine, but by adding accessories we can change it up and create a whole new look.

Simple and Stylish- We took the "All wrapped up" dress $38 in gray and added a teal lace tee $22 to show a pop of color. Accented with a thin rope black belt $22 and a vintage rose and bird necklace $16. Pair this look with some Charcoal colored or black boots and it would be fabulous! This look is for the more simple lady. Just a touch of color and a few accessories. This look lets the dress become the main focus.
Cozy and vintage- We wanted to go for a more vintage look this time. Again we started with the "All wrapped up" dress $38 and added a beige lace tee $22 for more of a warm look and feel. we topped it with the "Ivory crochet" cardigan $36 which helps to warm up the grey color, a sweet ruffle belt $22 in brown and brown leggings $24. Yes ladies, you can mix blacks, grays and browns! We accented with a vintage necklace $16 for a final touch.

Feminine and Snuggled- This look is a combination of the other two looks. It's not quite as simple as the first, but not as layered as the 2nd. The "All wrapped up" dress $38 once again with the beige lace tee. Instead of a ruffle brown belt, this time we went for a gray ruffle belt that has tan highlights. This belt is darling!! We warmed it up by adding an infinity scarf in cream $19, which I love! The infinity scarf is such a hot item for this fall and it looks great with this dress. We ditched the leggings in this look, but you could add some tights and brown boots.

There you have it...One dress, styled 3 different ways. Learning how to create different looks and mixing and matching items, you can stretch the looks in your closet as well as the dollars in your handbag!

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I believe HaPpY GiRls are the prettiest girls.-Audrey Hepburn

The woman behind our inspiration, the amazingly beautiful, on the inside and out, Audrey Hepburn, once gave a beautiful quote. It can be viewed hanging behind our cash wrap at our shop.

It's there to inspire us and lift us up on those dark days as well as the bright. We, as well as many of our beloved customers loved it so much, that we had it made into a charm to be worn on a necklace.

This quote charm became one of our best sellers. Customers were on waiting lists for it and my adorable jewelry girl, couldn't make them fast enough.

After realizing what an inspiration this quote has been to us, our customers and women around the world, we adopted it.


This quote became what we wanted each and every customer to feel while in our shop. To know that no matter what you look like, no matter your shape, your size, your culture, your background, your insecurities, your fears, your clothing and even down to your shoes that to truly be happy and find true happiness, that it comes from within. That is what makes you pretty. That is what makes you beautiful. That is what makes you, amazingly you. To be secure in your own skin. To radiate the beauty that only YOU carry inside.

This became our mission. We posted it in our shop, permanently on our blog and in a post on facebook. We absorbed it and drank in it's meaning. In doing so, we have tried to help our customers find a place where their hectic lives disappear, if only for a little while. Where they are special and important to us. We want them to feel beautiful, when they enter and when they leave. We hope that we can show them some tip that will give them a boost, or sometimes a listening ear, and often even a hug between two people that were once strangers, but left as friends. We're about creating a a safe haven for all women.

We took this quote one step farther and quoted it at the end of our commercial. The section we wanted to use was an obvious one to us. It represented what we are all about. The section we chose was "I believe HaPpY GiRls are the prettiest girls."

Recently, it has been brought to our attention, that this quote, or rather the line we chose to use, could be viewed as offensive. We have been heartsick upon hearing this. We would never intentionally offend anyone, especially our beloved customers. It's because of YOU that we have a shop and can live out a life long dream. We recognize that 100%! We appreciate ALL of your support and the support of the community.

We hope after hearing our explanation, our new and old, customers will understand our hearts. We apologize if this quote, or the line we chose, offended you. We continue to love Audrey Hepburn, our inspiration. We love this quote and what it represents to us. The line "I believe in BEING STRONG, When everything seems to be going wrong," has saved our spirits, many of days. We do stand behind this beloved quote and will continue to use it throughout our shop and in our marketing.

To help clear up any confusion of this quote please take the time to read it for the first time, or for those of us that love it, to read and absorb it again.

"I believe in Manicures.

I believe in Overdressing.

I believe in PRIMPING at leisure

and wearing LiPsTiCk.

I believe in Pink.

I believe that Laughing is the best calorie burner.

I believe in KiSsInG; kissing a lot.

I believe in BEING STRONG

When everything seems to be going wrong.

I believe HaPpY GiRls are the prettiest girls.

I believe that tomorrow is another day, and

I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES."

Audrey Hepburn

Please also take the time to click on the link below and review our commercial. We meant no offense to anyone when we quoted "I believe HaPpY GiRls are the prettiest girls."-Audrey Hepburn

Our Commercial

Thank you for listening with an open heart.
Love the Girls at Bags That Fit
Shar and Amber

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What a Woman Wants Expo-Southtowne Center

Come visit us at the
"What a Woman Wants" Expo!!
This FRIDAY Sept 24th and SATURDAY Sept 25th.

From 10am to 8pm on Friday and 10 to 6pm on Saturday
at the Southtowne expo center in Sandy!
Just click on the "free e-ticket" and Print it off!!
FREE E-Ticket

Grab your girlfriends and hop in the car! It's gonna be tons of fun! We're gonna
bring NEW goodies and bringing some back some favorites. Can't make it to the Expo? You can still come visit us at the shop! See you soon!

Utah Valley Women's Expo 2010

Utah Valley Women's Expo was awesome this year! We had so much fun meeting so many of you!
We did a bigger booth this year and boy, did it help! Our customers, new and old, were able to shop and find the goodies they were looking for.

I'm in love with our Chandeliers. They turned out adorable!

Cute Shantelle tried on this adorable ensemble while at the show. She loved it so much she marked it sold!

Allison bought this top on Friday and I found her wandering the show on Saturday wearing it! Well I chased her down and made her pose for a photo. We love this top paired with skinny jeans and boots!

Our booth turned out fabulous this year! We went for a Glam Girl's dream closet. Don't you love our sparkly shoes? They just scream "Cinderella."

From our fun Pom Poms to our adorable "Bags That Fit" sign, everything was flirty and feminine.

Yes ladies! Those are framed vintage panties! We love them!

Expos are such hard work, the set up and take down, but definitely worth it! We had such a blast with all of you! See you next year at the Expo! And to all our New Customers, be sure to stop in our shop for your first visit. We'll become best friends fast!

FREE admission to the Utah Valley Womens Expo

Fall Fashion

Hope to see you all at the Utah Valley Women's Expo this weekend at UVU! Here is a sneak peak of what is going to be there!


Expo hours = 11 am to 8 pm (both days)
Admission = $5 (children under 12 free)

If you would like a FREE ticket you can get one from us! Visit our store or tell us on Facebook and we will email you a ticket to get in for FREE!!

Fall is in the air

Can you feel it? Fall is in the air. As sad as we are to see the lazy warm days of summer leave, we're excited for all the cozy goodies now entering our shop! Take a peek at what's been arriving through our doors...

‎"Ivory beauty" lace top $36. Velvet texture meets Ivory lace...that's what this lace top is. I think we all died and went to heaven when we opened the box! "Swiss braid" sweater cardigan $44. Available in grey, chocolate and taupe. Yummy!!

"Vintage Owl" watch necklace $22.

"Storybook hero" necklace $16. Sweet and simple.

"All Prettied Up" cardigan $36. Available in olive, black and brown. We love the crochet back and texture of this cardigan. Leave it open or pair it with one of our scrumptious belts.

‎"Oh captain, my captain" cardigan $42. How stinking cute is this?! We love the real "rope" belt too! Complete's the vintage nautical look. This is a show stopper for sure!

Love the "Anchor" buttons and rope detail. Just makes it special.

‎"Winding roads" cardigan $44. Available in cream, navy and black. Loving it with the grey lace over a yellow tank. Stunning combination.

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"Orange Cone Free!"

Bags That Fit is offically "Orange Cone Free!"

The road construction surrounding our store and the freeway off-ramp is OVER!!!

**To Celebrate, THIS MONDAY Aug. 23rd, NEW FALL HANDBAGS WILL BE $10 OFF!!!!****

For many of our customers that often wonder if our NEW bags ever go on sale, Monday is your chance! One Day Only!!

****SPEND $100 and receive a FREE Gift!*****

Come help us celebrate! Let's keep our fingers crossed that we NEVER see these signs EVER AGAIN!!

Back to DENIM EVENT!! August 14

Learn BTF Deminology at our first "Back to Denim Event"! We will help you find the perfect fitting jean for your body type and review your dressing room denim checklist! So come on over, sip some lemonade and have FUN! As always we will have great tops and accessories to go with those new hot jeans!

Spend over $100 and get a FREE gift! *while supplies last

The first 20 people in get a free gift! *only one gift per customer.

See you there! August 14, 2010 from 10 am to 6 pm!

Your Dressing Room Denim Checklist

Oh Denim...You walk into the dressing room with a handful of jeans in your hand, hoping...praying...that at least one pair will fit.

One pair will make your butt look awesome.

One pair will be that "it" pair.

You know, the one that you always throw on and your girlfriends ask "Did you loose 10lbs?" and you just smile, knowing that it's just the jeans.

Your favorite pair of jeans that have suddenly become your new best friend. Once you've found that perfect pair of denim jeans, you treasure them...remember the brand and hope they never wear out.

The hardest part? FINDING the perfect pair of jeans!

We're here to help girlfriends!

We've heard your plea and your pain!!

We've created "your dressing room denim checklist".

By following these tips, we know getting a great fit will be easier.

*Waist-Check that the waistband sits comfortably and that your tummy or "muffin top" that we so endearingly call it, doesn't spill over. Bend and touch your toes to see if you're showing too much skin in back. If you are, you need a higher waistband.


Rise-A mid rise is universally fattering, lower works on short torsos, and higher is great on long torsos.

Hips and thighs-Avoid puckering or pulling, especially in the crotch area, as it will be unflattering and uncomfortable. Try to stay with a sleek and smooth effect.



Butt-Try on a pair that feels like it fits, then walk, sit down, stand back up, and take a second look. There shouldn't be any bunching or sagging.

Inseam-Jeans you wear with flats can break anywhere between just below the ankle and right above the ground. Jeans you wear with heels should be long enough to cover the back of shoes.

Fabric tips-Check the stretch. A pair with some stretch is ideal-jeans that have none at all can feel uncomfortable.

Check the wash. Darker rinses are versatile and slimming. Lighter rinses and embellishments (bling) draw the eye, so be sure they're on areas you want to stand out.

Still unsure? Need a little bit more help? Our shopgirls will help you find just the perfect pair of denim for your bodytype! We are here to help you!

How to wear the "Nautical Stripes" trend.

The adorable Nautical Trend is HUGE right now. The blue and white stripe and any thing sailor inspired. We're seeing it all over NYC and we've brought it to UT!

So How do you wear this trend, you may ask? Need some tips on how to wear those horizontal nautical stripes?

The wonderful Tim Gunn (fashion consultant) answers this question in Glamour magazine...
Q. I love stripes, especially blue and white nautical ones, but I find them very difficult to wear. They're just not flattering on me. Any advice?

A. "The fact of the matter is, you may be correct-nautical stripes can be hard to wear (but with a little help, you too can wear this trend). In fashion, nautical means horizontal, and in my experience, the larger the width of the stripe, the fewer people look good in it. Try narrower stripes and-since I assume that you're referring to knitted tops-try belting the item in either a corresponding or contrasting color. The belt's width should be wider than the stripes in the knit, because it will cause their width to diminish." Tim Gunn-Glamour Magazine

Pop on in and our shopgirls will help you try on a bunch of different styles of the nautical stripes. We will help you find one that's perfect for you!

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