Finding Beauty in Simple Fashion

Have you ever watched the show, "What Not to Wear" produced by TLC? Well, I kinda like that show, and I kinda don't. For me, it's given me some good ideas on how not to dress, in several different ways. And it's also given me some ideas on how to dress "simply fashionable."

I like clothes. What woman/girl doesn't?  When I go walking at the mall, I'm always looking at clothes and imagining how to make them modest, or whatnot.  These days, it seems that most women's clothing are made tightly, or with low necklines, or both! 

Personally, I have a hard time finding blouses/t-shirts that fit, because I'm small shouldered, but big chested (thanks to having 2 beautiful babies! LOL)  I'm sure I'm not the only mama out there that has a hard time finding clothes that don't look completely baggy, yet still fit modestly. So I've started challenging myself to find things that have like a draw string, or waist band that is kinda high up, so it tucks right under the breast line, and flairs out many inches above the waist.  That's my other problem; I have a smaller waist, but huge hips, (again, thanks to the babies). It's  hard to "fit" in clothes and not look like I'm wearing a tent!

It's a challenge!!!  Oh, but I love a challenge. The competitive part of me comes out when it comes to things like this. :)

For some reason, I have a hard time finding high necked t-shirts or non-collared shirts in malls or clothing outlets. I like finding those t-shirty like shirts to wear under sleeveless outfits.  So last time I went thrift shopping (by the way, thrift shopping can be a LOT of fun, and you can find wonderful deals...) I found a ton of higher necked shirts! So if you're like me and like high necked shirts, take a trip to your local thrift shops and take a look around. A lot of them have mailing lists too, so you can get updates on when their sales go on.

I found a picture (again) on Google that gives an idea of some beautiful, stylish clothing. Thought I'd share it! :) 

Blessings~

Mommy's and Daughters

Today I was out, walking around a mall, to just get some exersize and get some fresh air. I get kinda claustrophobic being all cooped up in the house sometimes. So I go walk the mall with my hubby and kiddos.

I was looking at girly clothes while I was looking around at Burlington Coat Factory and I was amazed and kinda disappointed in the clothes I saw for toddler girls. This one outfit was like a mini skirt and was what I call a "hip hugger" and then the blouse part had princess seams and was made to make the little girl wearing it, look like she had a chest like a woman. I kept looking at it, thinking, "How on earth are our little girls supposed to stay little if we're dressing them like women?"

I mean, a lot of us have probably seen the post on Facebook about how can we expect our little girls to dress like women, have make-up like women, watching movies like adults, and all those "grown up" things. In Highschool, they're taught about birth control and dating, and all those things that go with mature relationships. How are we supposed to expect our young girls to stay young and girly, if they're growing up in a world that is training them to adults before they even learn to talk and walk! Ok, maybe that is bit of an exaggeration, but think about it!? Our little girls are watching shows, seeing models and clothes everywhere that point them towards growing up faster than they should. They go to school and see/hear all sorts of things that are only for adult ears. Yet the schools and teaches say they need to hear it because of the world they're growing up in. Teen pregnancy is up 66% since the 90's!!!!

If they "need" to hear it because of the world they're growing up in, why can't WE change the world? Why can't Hollywood stop promoting sex, drugs, alcohol and promiscuity and promote real marriage, appropriate dress and relationships, and teaching that drugs and alcohol are bad things, and the consequences of those actions? 

 I'm going to share two different photos I found on Google. One is of a little girl being a little girl, and the other is a little girl trying to be grown up.  Which one do you like best??!! :)