FASHION

March 21, 2016

It's Spring! I love warmer weather. I love breaking out the knee-length shorts (even with my whitey legs.)

What is continually a challenge for me is not getting so worked up about the extra skin a lot of women start showing. Why does it matter so much to me? What is modesty? Why does it matter?

Those are the questions in my mind a lot. I have always wanted to be modest. I admit, I've dabbled in showing a little more leg (in younger years) and I even bought a bikini once. But I never felt comfortable. And it wasn't because of my body (even though most girls are insecure about their bodies no matter how nice they look.) 

I think of how I don't want to make anyone else uncomfortable with what I'm wearing. And I think that's okay. It's okay to think of others first for some things. But it still comes down to how I feel and think, and what I want for myself.

I still get to dress nicely and with things that flatter my "figure" I suppose. I just don't need to show anything to get extra attention. Because it's not attention I need or even want. Of course I want to look "cute", but I don't need anyone else's approval to feel good about myself. And my value doesn't go up or down depending on how many think I'm attractive or not. And what I wear is not going to determine my worth at all.

I want to look nice, act nice, and do nice things. And I will choose clothes that help me be comfortable while being a nice person. :)

February 29, 2016

So here is the brand breakdown of the shopping extravaganza. All of these clothes cost $67. I am truly grateful. :)

Cardigan: Zenana Outfitters
Shirt: Forever 21
Jeans: Fragile

Shirt: Mossimo
Jeans: Banana Republic

Cardigan: Banana Republic
Shirt: Belle Bird
Skirt: IZ Byer California

Cardigan: H&M
Shirt: Heirloom
Skirt: St. John's Bay

Shirt: Downeast Basics
(repeat Fragile jeans)

Shirt: Threads 4 Thought
Pants: Gap

Old Navy

Old Navy

I really am not a fan of pictures of myself---but it was necessary in some ways for this post. It's interesting to me that when I think I'm standing up straight, I lean a little to the right. So it looks like my right arm is longer than my left. I vaguely remember a chiropractor telling me that had something to do with my spine. Whatever the case, maybe I need to work on my posture too. :)

January 23, 2015

Getting There...

As mentioned, my stylish apparel goals are kind of on hold until after this baby is born. But I've felt lucky I got some great maternity clothes passed on to me. It's not that I'm so fashionable in this picture, but it's better than workout pants and a t-shirt. :)  At least I have a different pic than the swimming suit one. That just needs to keep getting pushed down on this page. :)

FASHION GOALS

Okay, so this is pretty rare of me to put a pic of me in a swim suit.  I'm not sure what this is describing about me, because my husband ended up helping me pick this suit. It's a different style than I'm used to, but I think I like it.

The main thing is, I don't know too much about being fashionable. I recognize the type of clothing I like in ads and magazines. I try to present myself in a decent way clothing-wise. When I was 19/20 years old, my aunt was always after me because I dressed like a boy.  I have to admit that I often shopped in the boys' section because the shorts were longer and the clothes cheaper than womens' clothes. I'm a small person and could sometimes fit in 14-16 year old girl clothes. Whatever the case, for a long time I was not that comfortable with being feminine. Of course like any girl I wanted to be somewhat attractive to guys and dress nice, but mostly I was interested in being comfortable and modest.

I am still a fan of comfort and modesty.  That being said, I do really feel like I could make improvements in the way I dress--whether casually, professionally, or when I want to be dressy (like for a date with my guy or at church and stuff.)  SO....I am needing the help of those close to me to pick out an entire new wardrobe by the end of the 4 years.  I want to still be me in the way I dress, but the best me...you know what I'm trying to say?