My Mother's Day Style

If you click on the photo, you will be taken to a page with links to each piece in this ensemble. 

I hope everyone had a fantastic Mother's Day. My husband and little girls made this year's the best one yet. They gave me some fun gift certificates, brought me beautiful flowers, and took me to lunch. You can read more about that here. 

This is the outfit I wore to church last night (I wore something different to the morning service). The skirt and shoes are the only things that are exact (and even the shoes are smooth leather rather than textured), but you get the general idea. The skirt was on sale at Kohl's - if you have one in your area, you might want to head over. They've got lots of "maxi skirts" in their clearance section right now. 

5 Principles for Dressing Like a Christian

Today, lots of Christians don't think about how they dress. To be honest, I think many women don't even realize that they're supposed to be different than the world. Many people quote the verse about God looking on the heart rather than the outward appearance. While it is true that God is concerned with the condition of our hearts, it's also true that he does care how we dress.

My husband and I go by five principles in our home.

1. Cover your nakedness (Genesis 3:6-7, 21)
2. Dress modestly (1 Timothy 2:9, 10)
3. Uphold the distinction between male and female (Genesis 1:26, 27; Mark 10:6; Deuteronomy 22:5)
4. Be separate from the world (2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 1 Peter 1:13-16)
5. Remember you represent Jesus (2 Cor 5:20). 

The ensemble at the top of the page follows all of those principles. This one? Not so much. And really, I think most people would find the outfit on the top more attractive. 

6 Must Haves for a Versatile, Modest Wardrobe

If you're anything like me, sometimes it feels like you're wearing the same outfits over and over again. I get frustrated looking at blogs whose authors have dozens and dozens of beautiful, unique outfits. For many of us, that simply isn't plausible. I have to be realistic here: I don't have $600 a month to spend on clothes - end of story. I don't even want to spend $60 on clothes a month. 

 If we're in the same boat, it's important to buy some articles of clothing that don't have to be worn with a specific top and shoes. You know, those ever so versatile staples? Here are my "must haves."

1. A classic denim jacket. This can be worn almost anytime of the year. It covers up shirts that are a little bit see through in the back or a dress that doesn't have sleeves; it pulls together a floral skirt and a solid top. Honestly, I just feel more put together when I wear a denim jacket. 
2. A collection of white t-shirts. I say collection because I can't wear white shirts more than one day in a row due to messy kids (and sweat... I live in FL, people). I love wearing these with both solid and print skirts. They can be dressed up or dressed down, and they're definitely a must. 
3. Camisoles or tank tops to wear under those white shirts. Unfortunately, most white shirts are thin. To hide the undergarments and make sure everything's modestly covered, grab a couple tank tops to layer with shirts that might be a little too see through or a smidge too low. I love these from Old Navy. 
4. Nice solid color skirts in your length of choice. I'd rather have one or two quality skirts that will withstand loads and loads of washing than having many that will fade, shrink, and wear after just a few launderings. I have had pretty good success finding modest denim skirts at Cato; I also have a Ralph Lauren skirt that I splurged on - it's dark denim and has washed ridiculously well. 
5. Pewter strappy sandals. Honestly, I wear my pewter sandals almost every day! They match just about everything, and they're comfortable walking long distances and chasing kids. I have last year's version of this sandal from Target. 
6. "Pearl" or "diamond" studs. These don't have to be changed for every outfit. They can be worn on a regular basis and are timeless and elegant. Available at Target or Walmart, I wore mine all the time until I purchased these pearl drop earrings from Etsy. 

Once you have the necessities, you're well on your way to having a great wardrobe. Buy some fun scarves and colorful jewelry as a way to spice up the basics. 

THE REASON FOR THIS BLOG

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Besides verses from the Bible, this is absolutely my favorite quote about modesty. Sometimes when we're out and about, I feel sorry for my husband, dad, brother, and male friends. Their eye-gates are constantly bombarded by immodestly clad women; consequently, they have to guard their eyes (and hearts) at all times. As Christian women, we shouldn't be contributing to the issue that the guys in our lives are facing.

If there's one place that a Christian man shouldn't have to worry about being around women who are immodestly dressed, it's church. Sure, there will be those random visitors who might dress differently. For the most part, though, the women he's around at church should be dressed in such a way that brings honor to God and is a blessing to her brothers in Christ.

This blog is going to be all about just that! I know it's hard to find modest clothes these days. When hemlines are creeping higher and higher and necklines are dipping lower and lower, it gets very frustrating to shop. It can be done, though, ladies! Not only that, it can be done without dressing like you're 70 (almost said 57 and then stopped and realized that my mom is 57 and changed the age).

So stick around for fun looks, good deals on modest clothing, and makeup and beauty tips that will help you look beautiful while still remaining modest.