• Fashion,  Outfits

    Butterflies and Bows

    Have you ever noticed just how beautiful something as insignificant as a troublesome speck of dust can be? I was walking home from my last class of the day when I saw it. There, just on the crest of the hill–swirling clouds of golden dust. In the distance, I could hear birds singing, if I listened hard enough. God is certainly the most talented of artists. Even the things we hate–like clouds of dust–have beauty! Today’s modest fashion inspiration is an outfit that I am pretty pleased with, considering I didn’t exactly plan it out. Somehow, I only have about four shirts in my closet currently, so I don’t have many options.…

  • Fashion,  Outfits

    Layering with Flannel

    I am pretty proud of my layering skills today. Normally, layering is something I really struggle with, but putting this outfit together was cake! In today’s Modest Fashion Inspiration, I am wearing a layered collection of flannels and lace. Layer one, is one of my husband’s blue sleeveless shirts. My camisoles are all dirty, so I just dug through our collective clothes collection and picked something out that was a nice color with the rest of my outfit. I tucked the shirt in because it is huge on me, but the tuck actually added a nice contrast to the rest of my layers. Layer two is a plaid flannel shirt that…

  • Fashion,  Outfits

    Skinny Jeans + Chambray Shirt

    One of the best parts about being married? Stealing my husband’s clothes. I’m completely joking, of course. But, in all seriousness, I have borrowed Brian’s shirts on more than one occasion. Case in point? This (almost) chambray button up shirt. I think I wear it more than he does. And that’s no joke. In fact, this is the second time I’ve worn it on this blog! The first time was here. Obviously, it would be a lot more flattering if the shirt was tailored to fit me–especially in the back. Somehow, I always end up having lots of extra fabric in my back area! Even without tailoring however, I still think…

  • Faith,  Fashion,  Modesty

    Why is Modesty Important?

    Last month, I addressed the question, what is modesty? Today, I want to take what we learned and expand upon it. Namely, I want to talk about why modesty is important. The world has changed a lot in the past few decades. Immodesty has become the norm, but that does not mean that modesty isn’t relevant to today’s society. Modesty is as important as ever, and the need for it is greater than ever before. Modesty is important for several reasons, but in the end it is all about love–love for the people around you, love for God, and love for yourself. Modesty as Love for Those Around You So often,…

  • Fashion,  Outfits

    Better with Lace

    I’ve been MIA for a couple of weeks, and I’m sorry. I’d lay down a cartful of excuses…but honestly? I don’t have any. Not a single one. It just happened. The good news though, is that I’m back and ready to start over! We all need a little restart every now-and-then, right? I’d been planning this particular outfit in my head for several days, but I’ve been feeling pretty sick the last few days, so getting out of my pjs was definitely not going to happen. I had to dress up for Sunday night Mass though, so I thought I’d give this ensemble a try! The whole look was rather…

  • Fashion,  Outfits

    Florals and Green

    I’ve worn this particular outfit combo several times, so I’m not sure why it took me so long to write a post about it. I really love the out-doorsy, rugged vibe of my anorak coat and paddock boots, paired with this floral dress. Speaking of floral dresses, isn’t this one just lovely? I got it from the Goodwill several years ago and it’s been a favorite ever since. It was one of those “looked really ugly on the hanger” dresses, but I saw it and thought I’d give it a shot. It is a little short for my taste. That’s why you see it here, worn with a thick pair…

  • Fashion,  Outfits

    Boyfriend Jeans and a Pretty Scarf

    Winter is a great time to cozy up on the couch and get some reading done. Cold weather always makes me want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea. I’m going to be completely honest. It took a little bit of inner gumption to post today’s outfit photos online. I’ve put on a little weight over the past year or so and I’ve been really struggling with it. Recently, it’s been a bit worse. The holiday season has passed, and it left behind several extra pounds–all in the wrong places. In this set of pictures, it shows. And that kills me. I’m posting these pictures…