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OGDEN -- Guests to the first, bi-annual Northern Utah Fashion Expo spruced up their wardrobes on Saturday with the help of more than 20 local vendors showcasing their goods at the Only in Ogden Store, 2246 Washington Blvd.
Products ranged from vintage clothing and cowboy boots from Chuks to fun steampunk fashions, from Laughing Dog Designs Unlimited to stunning replicas of pre-Columbian jewelry from Galleon's Gold.
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Carrie Gerber, owner of Chuks and co-founder of the Northern Utah Fashion Expo, said the event encourages community participation and growth.
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Volunteer greeter Heather Haskett was excited to donate her time to the expo.
"It showcases so much of the amazing talent here in Ogden," Haskett said. "This town is just blossoming with creativity and this is a great way to showcase it. Plus, it's just fun."
Guests were able to change into their new clothes, get their hair and makeup done by Ogden Organix (whose stylists donated their time and supplies to making the models runway-ready), then get a photo of their new look taken by Ingrid's photography.
"I love it. It's really my kind of thing," said Jessica Breese of Pleasant View. "I feel local businesses are really important. I work for WalMart and I'd still rather shop at local companies because without them we wouldn't have much of a city to thrive in."
Gerber said she hopes to have the next Northern Utah Fashion Expo this summer at a local park. Gerber explained that an outdoor setting would allow room for more vendors.