Modest Options for Fall Colours of 2012

As you may or may not have realized, it's almost Fall. And with the seasons changing and the leaves falling, so does, guess what? Yup you guessed it, Fashion changes. And I have some connections and got the 411 on the colours that are in and happening for this fall season. So, I got to work and started stalking  following some people on Polyvore to get ideas and find outfits that would match the colours for the season! I hope you enjoy and it helps you get ideas on how to create your wardrobe for this season! I'm sure your local stores will have these colours in stock, so here are just some ideas on how you can put things together. At the shop we are going to try and use some these colours too! So be sure to check our store out too. Oh and needless to say, if you are not wearing these colours this season, that doesn't mean, you don't look great, you create a style that suits who you are and one that you are happy with. : ) I in particular love wearing red in the fall and that colour is not listed here, but I shall continue to wear red anyway!!! This post is more, to help you get ideas and creative if you wish but not a determination of what YOU HAVE TO wear this season.

And without further ado, here are the colours for fall, according to the "experts!"......

And here are some of the creations I found and created on Polyvore that have these colours! Go to Polyvore to have a better view of the items.

Fall 2012 by natalie-reyes on polyvore.com

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You Are Not Alone

This post is for you, all the back to school ladies, or just ladies that sometimes feel pressured by the world to change your convictions or faith! Stand strong in what you believe, stand true to the convictions and revelations the Lord has brought upon you through prayer and the study of His word. Sometimes it can be hard, when others are so different than you and you can’t relate to anything they say or do, and you can start to feel lonely. However, you can overcome! You don’t need to change to be accepted. Stand true to your faith and to the modesty convictions God has place on you. You don’t need to dress, act or conduct yourself like the world to reach your goals, aspirations or even friends! Be yourself, be true to the God who dwells in you. You are not alone, beautiful one.

It may seem like you are alone when no one else around you believes in what you do and sometimes you might question is all this “BE THE LIGHT” stuff really worth it? I can say, YES and also, remind you as the Lord reminded Elijah, you are not alone. When everyone else bowed to Baal and it seemed like only Elijah had enough zeal to follow the One True God and His commandments, the Lord spoke words of encouragement to him.

“So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”And he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life. Then the LORD said to him: “Go, return on your way to the Wilderness of Damascus; ….. Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel, all whose knees have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”1 Kings 19:13-15

Elijah felt alone, because He had concentrated on what he saw in front of him. What he didn’t see were those 7000 in Israel who had not bowed down to Baal and where Zealous of the Lord’s commandments as well! Aside from Jesus, who fills our loneliness, Elijah had brethren whom he did not see, but were also zealously serving the Lord and not Baal, He wasn’t alone! Let me remind you ladies, you are not alone. If you ever need encouragement to go on, find your brethren, mentors, counsellors in Christ and you will see you are not alone. Someone has already gone through what you are going through and the Lord let them go through it, to be an aid for your time of need.

Stand true to your faith, to your convictions, to modesty. Be the light, be different, spread the Gospel with everything you are. Represent the most High with honor and dignity and you will be rewarded in ways you could never repay.

Wedding Options!

Today I wanted to share a little bit of my style with an outfit and hairdo I wore recently. I just travelled to B.C. to my brother’s wedding. It was a very nice wedding, and I really enjoyed my time there, meeting some really great people! So I had an outfit planned out to wear for the wedding but I didn’t “Love It”, so as soon as I got to B.C. we went to do some shopping with my mother. I really enjoy shopping with my mother. : ) Anyway, so I was able to pick up this simple but nice little number, it was fun!

What I Wore:

 Cardigan: Suzy Shier

Sparkly Aqua Top: Suzy Shier

Flowy Black Skirt: V V Boutique. ; P

Shoes: Sterling and gifted by my beautiful mom. (I LOVE STERLING SHOES!)

What my Hair looked like:

This hairdo was pretty easy to do! I was looking for some inspiration on Pinterest and found this picture! And then I also saw a video which you can find on this great blog "The Pentecostal LookBook" here, on how to do a sockbun, I had done this type of bun before, but never came out so clean looking! The sock bun is a great invention!!! And most of all this hairdo only took me 1 hour to do (that’s pretty short if you ask me for long hair – Straighten and Style). Quick and Easy. I did originally want the bun to be higher like in the inspiration picture, but it didn’t work out, next time, I shall do it higher though for sure.

Hair Accessories:
Lots of Finese Hairspray: Shoppers Drug Mart : p
Aqua Flower: Icing Accesories



Modest Girl of the Week: Wendy

This Week’s Modest Girl is a little different. It’s a bit of a longer post, but really worth the read. I wanted you all to get a different perspective, of someone who has come to church later in life and was convicted with respect to Modesty. Here is her story. Be blessed.

Name: Wendy L.

Age: Thirty- Something (LOL)

Dressing Modestly since: About a Year ago

Anything you want to say about modesty:

I began to dress modestly approximately one year ago but it was not from one day to the next. Honestly, I still struggle with modesty every now and then. But if you knew me back then you would say I have come a long way. It's taken me a long journey to find out what is pleasing to God. I say long because I came to the feet of Jesus in 1996, I was 22. At that time I fell in love with Jesus and even began to reflect it in the way I dressed, naturally. Prior to that, it was all about being sexy. I did not grow up in a Christian home, I grew up with parents who would dress up sexy and go to parties. Parents who permed their hair with afros when that was in style LOL. Back to 1996, my modest dress didn't last long and neither did my church attendance. I was lured back into the world, but this time with the knowledge of a powerful and living God. I mean, I have always prayed to Jesus since I was a little girl but in 1996 was when He became real to me. Even though I was lured back into the world, I never did forget Him and still He did not forget me. My story is long but I will say that today, I know He has never left nor forsaken me and all I want to do is to abide in Him, to please Him, to be used by Him. It is the only place I want to be. The world has nothing to offer me....NOTHING! He has heard and answered my prayers. One of them being, to show me how to be a true Christian, a true follower....and that was when He led me to my present church where they not only "say" they love Him but "show" Him they love Him. I will never forget the first day I visited my church. From the moment I walked in I knew that God led me to the church of the early Christians. I felt God's presence like never before in a church and what I saw was pure and holy....God's people, a set apart people. You know, before I was led to this church I had done a little research about the early Christians because I knew that the early Christians were the true followers. He is truly amazing and faithful!! These verses have been engraved in my heart. "If you love me, you will keep my commandments". "Be holy, because I am holy". They convict me when I struggle with modesty. I am not anywhere near where I feel I should be, but one day it will all come so natural to me as I continue to fall deeper and deeper for Him. I am hoping that the day will come when "my beloved" will say "unto me, rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land; the fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away". Song of Solomon 2:10-13

I have noticed that since I have been dressing modestly people have seen a change in me. Some like the change and some just can't get used to it LOL...but I am here to only please Him. I've been told that I have joy, peace, that I look so beautiful and that I look so Christian. People are careful not to swear around me. I get smiles from strangers on the street from both men and women. When in the past, men would look at me lustfully and women would give me the evil eye. I find that my effort to dress modestly has humbled me. "Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up". What a beautiful place to be :).

Thanks to the modest women at my church, especially the young ladies. You have all been an inspiration in my life. I thank God for you! You are truly daughters of the King! Thanks to my beautiful sister Natalie for asking me to be a part of this amazing blog even though I am new at this modesty walk. May God bless you IMMENSELY for your love and faithfulness to Him. Last but not least I thank Jesus my Lord and Saviour, my everything. I am nothing without you! I love you.

You Are Beautiful, Yes YOU!

Today I just want to tell you that you are beautiful.

You are beautiful because, you are a princess of the One true living God. You are beautiful because the Creator spent time on you. You are beautiful because you fear and follow the commandments of the Lord. You are beautiful because you allow the Word of the Lord to speak to you and mold you, even when it hurts. You are beautiful because, you influence others in a positive way without even knowing it! You are beautiful because you don’t follow the patterns and ways of the World, but rather those of his Holy Book. You are beautiful because His spirit Dwells in you. You are beautiful because the sweetness of your words can turn pain into comfort. You are beautiful because you love even when you are not loved in return. You are beautiful because you don’t return hate with hate. You are beautiful because you dress your soul and body as royalty should dress, in representation of the Greatest King. You are beautiful, don’t doubt it at all. No other beauty compares to the one that lies within you, it is so great, it shines outwardly!

Beauty is not physical, true beauty comes from within, believe that. Dressing cute, nice, modest and all that jazz is fun and important, but let’s never forget that it all comes within to be expressed outwardly. Remember to always work on your inner beauty and let the Lord lead on our Character, conduct and mannerisms. That with each passing day, we can allow him to beautify our inner dress so that it reflects outwardly, who truly dwells in our hearts. A very good Treasure!

Luke 6:45

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.”

Proverbs 31:30

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.”

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