10 Days To Modest! Day Two- What Is Modesty? Oh, And A GIVEAWAY!!!
So much excitement I can hardly stand it! First up is the You Don’t Have To Be Frumpy To Be Modest blog fashion show (otherwise known as Y.D.H.T.B.F.T.B.M)! On January 15th we (yes we) are going to show the blogosphere that it is possible to be modest and super stylin’ cute at the same time! Get your favorite modest outfit (or outfits) together and be prepared to share a picture of you sporting it for your blog. Are you with me?! If so, grab the above button and put it in your sidebar with a link to this post so we can get as many people as possible. I can’t wait to see what cute outfits you all have! This fashion show so works for me! (If you don’t know how to put the button on your blog or link back here with it, shoot me an e-mail and I’ll help ya out!)
Now on to even more exciting news…
A giveaway! Not just any giveaway, but a Christa-Taylor $25 gift certificate giveaway (donated by the gracious Christa herself)! What? You’re not familiar with this designer? Well, let me just say that you are MISSING OUT! She is an amazing designer who creates beautiful and modern clothing that is MODEST! See, I told you you don’t have to be frumpy to be modest!
Here is one of my favs:
The Peruvian dress – I so wanna rock this!
Moving on to the topic at hand…
What Is Modesty?
Modesty is to merit, what shade is to figures in a picture; it gives it strength and makes it stand out.”
Jean de la Bruyere
Modesty is a word that has come to be known as a manner of behavior and/or dress that basically means you are humble in your heart in how you choose to act and dress. For Christians, being modest should mean:
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That we as women are aware of the struggles that men have with keeping a pure mind and, in turn, dress and act in such a way that does not promote ungodliness in them,
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Finding a balance between the God given feminine quality of beauty without a striving or focus to be the beauty, and…
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Standing out from the ungodliness of the world.
Let me say that this type of modesty is a process. I became a Christian at the beginning of college and it has taken me nine years to get to the point I’m at – striving to be modest but still cleaning out my closet year after year as I mature a little more and my eyes are opened to old truths shining forth in the darkness of my sin nature. I can look back at how I used to dress in very immodest ways, even after becoming a Christian, and have compassion on those who do not realize what they are doing.
I am not who I was, and I am not yet who I will be.
Neither are you.
If we are open and willing to submit to godliness, we will be changed…it may take days, weeks, or years. The question to ask yourself is:
Am I willing to be changed?
Tomorrow I want to look at how modesty has everything to do with the very soul of a woman. What God has given women with our bodies is sacred ground, and there are levels of intimacy that we must be aware of if we are to truly pursue a modest and godly lifestyle.
“The women in the church should not look exactly like the ungodly, seductive women in the world. Women in the church are to be different. They should stand out not because of their revealing clothing but because of their distinctly modest heart and dress.” C.J. Mahaney
How To Enter The Christa-Taylor $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway:
- Go to the Christa-Taylor website and then come back and leave a comment with your favorite piece of clothing from her collection.
- To be entered twice, also leave a comment on Christa’s blog telling her your favorite piece of clothing from her collection – make sure to let me know you did this! (This would really encourage the wonderful work she does!)
- To be entered three times, do the above things and promote this giveaway on your blog.
- To be entered four times, do the above things and subscribe to my feed – you can do that here (then you won’t have to miss any of the series!) Make sure you also let me know you subscribed. If you are already subscribed, you have an extra entry.
The Contest will end on Friday, January 16th at midnight. The winner will be announced on the following Monday.
*Next week you all will get to know Christa a little better… :)
Sarah Mae, good luck to you on your fashion show!
Sarah Mae, good luck to you on your fashion show!
What a great topic to dive into!This is so relevant in today's world where most Christian's do not realize that our outward appearance is a reflection of our heart.Great job tackling this topic!!!*Also, a side note, are the quotes at the end from C.J. Mahaney coming from a book or article on the topic of modesty? Just wondering.-Ashley
What a great topic to dive into!This is so relevant in today's world where most Christian's do not realize that our outward appearance is a reflection of our heart.Great job tackling this topic!!!*Also, a side note, are the quotes at the end from C.J. Mahaney coming from a book or article on the topic of modesty? Just wondering.-Ashley
there are so many great things on this website! i'm loving the gren crocheted sweater though! :) thanks Sarah Mae!
there are so many great things on this website! i'm loving the gren crocheted sweater though! :) thanks Sarah Mae!
I love the White Kenziegirl dress!! Feminine and cute :-)
I love Christa's clothes! My favorite is the Red Double Breasted Wool Coat. I bought the Cultured Cabbie in sage, and it's so adorable! You're articles are really good! Thank you for doing this!
I love Christa's clothes! My favorite is the Red Double Breasted Wool Coat. I bought the Cultured Cabbie in sage, and it's so adorable! You're articles are really good! Thank you for doing this!
I love the black coat dress! Modest meets trendy all the way ;) Oh and I also left a comment on Christa's blog :)
I left a comment over at Christa's site! I don't have a blog, though I'm thinking about starting one. Maybe I'll do it in time! :)
I love the black coat dress! Modest meets trendy all the way ;) Oh and I also left a comment on Christa's blog :)
I left a comment over at Christa's site! I don't have a blog, though I'm thinking about starting one. Maybe I'll do it in time! :)
I love the ruffled lace tunic! I left a comment on her CT blog and I subscribed to yours.So 3 for me!
I love the ruffled lace tunic! I left a comment on her CT blog and I subscribed to yours.So 3 for me!
I found the link to Christa's site on your blog several days ago and went to check it out and fell in love with the Jade Yorkshire Missy Skirt! I ordered it and can't wait to get it. I love that DH tell me that I have redefined femininity for him, he now sees ideal feminine beauty as long hair and long modest dresses. I love to be that example for him and hope that I am being that for others as well. I've learned over the years that there is almost nothing I can't do in a skirt, from cleaning the house, to mowing the lawn. And just because I'm a SAHM, doesn't mean I can't look nice during the day! :DI just subscribed to your blog, which I was planning to do anyhow, just found you the other day when someone linked you on the flylady forums, mentioning your 31 Days! I've started them and love them! thanks so much for all you do! I wish I had a blog so I could link you to others… hmmm… maybe I'll mention you on my facebook page! -Kym
I LOVE the ruffled silk tunic!! (and told her so on her blog)
I love the White Kenziegirl dress!! Feminine and cute :-)
I found the link to Christa’s site on your blog several days ago and went to check it out and fell in love with the Jade Yorkshire Missy Skirt! I ordered it and can’t wait to get it.
I love that DH tell me that I have redefined femininity for him, he now sees ideal feminine beauty as long hair and long modest dresses. I love to be that example for him and hope that I am being that for others as well.
I’ve learned over the years that there is almost nothing I can’t do in a skirt, from cleaning the house, to mowing the lawn. And just because I’m a SAHM, doesn’t mean I can’t look nice during the day! :D
I just subscribed to your blog, which I was planning to do anyhow, just found you the other day when someone linked you on the flylady forums, mentioning your 31 Days! I’ve started them and love them! thanks so much for all you do! I wish I had a blog so I could link you to others… hmmm… maybe I’ll mention you on my facebook page!
-Kym
Oh man! I just love your site! :) Thank you for doing these 10 day to modest! :)I love Christa Taylor too! She is really awesome!I have been dying to get her Minuet Denim Skirt. :) Miss AmandaThe Daily Planet
Oh man! I just love your site! :) Thank you for doing these 10 day to modest! :)I love Christa Taylor too! She is really awesome!I have been dying to get her Minuet Denim Skirt. :) Miss AmandaThe Daily Planet
I left christa a comment, but I do that anyway. ;)I blogged ya: Coolest Contests, Hottest Carnivalsand I have you bloglines! :) Miss AmandaThe Daily Planet
I left christa a comment, but I do that anyway. ;)I blogged ya: Coolest Contests, Hottest Carnivalsand I have you bloglines! :) Miss AmandaThe Daily Planet
I LOVE the ruffled silk tunic!! (and told her so on her blog)
HOnestly, I love the Peruvian Dress the best too. But I also love the houndstooth coat and the tuscana cord skirt. Love the hats…love the site. Eye candy. And I love that it is modest clthing choices. I get so sick of seeing "stuff" hanging out …I would much prefer my daughter learn the sexiness of modesty! Great post!I left her a comment on her blog too.
HOnestly, I love the Peruvian Dress the best too. But I also love the houndstooth coat and the tuscana cord skirt. Love the hats…love the site. Eye candy. And I love that it is modest clthing choices. I get so sick of seeing "stuff" hanging out …I would much prefer my daughter learn the sexiness of modesty! Great post!I left her a comment on her blog too.
Thank you so much for posting this! I just LOVE the clothes and I'll be a customer for sure! It's hard to pick a favorite, but the Canvas Bib Jacket is fantastic and I could totally use something like that!I also commented on her blog and subscribed to your blog. (Although, I used to be a subscriber earlier last year, then canceled because of time issues, and resubscribed tonight. So, if you don't count that, I understand!)Thanks a lot! Great series about modesty!
Thank you so much for posting this! I just LOVE the clothes and I'll be a customer for sure! It's hard to pick a favorite, but the Canvas Bib Jacket is fantastic and I could totally use something like that!I also commented on her blog and subscribed to your blog. (Although, I used to be a subscriber earlier last year, then canceled because of time issues, and resubscribed tonight. So, if you don't count that, I understand!)Thanks a lot! Great series about modesty!
Hey girl! Just wanted to let you know that I included your series in my post today.I love Christa's clothing! Especially that houndstooth coat.Kimba
Hey girl! Just wanted to let you know that I included your series in my post today.I love Christa's clothing! Especially that houndstooth coat.Kimba
I LOVE the CT Classic Swimsuit. It's all the romance and modesty of an earlier era, but with updated style so it doesn't seem outdated. It's so cute! I want one!
I LOVE the CT Classic Swimsuit. It's all the romance and modesty of an earlier era, but with updated style so it doesn't seem outdated. It's so cute! I want one!
Wow, such cute clothes! These are really appealing and cute, and well priced as well. My favorites were the gallery skirt and double-breasted sailor jacket. Hard to narrow it down.
Just left a comment for Christa!
Just subscribed! I came here today from A Soft Place to Land. I love finding new blogs I enjoy!
I LOVE the dotty-swirl tunic! http://www.christa-taylor.com/p/modest-tops/kenzi…
This sentence really hits the nail on the head for me: "I am not who I was, and I am not yet who I will be." So much to take in and contemplate! And thank you so much for sharing Christa's site! It's so hard to pick a favorite, but in the dresses, you've definately got the best pick with that Peruvian dress. My personal favorite is the Dotty Swirl Tunic . . . it looks pretty versatile and being a jeans and t-shirts kinda gal, it would really style up my regular garb. ;) I also visited Christa's blog and left a comment. So much wonderful style information! Maybe I can step up from my frumpy housewife style to something a little more fashionable. Great site!
I LOVE the dotty-swirl tunic! http://www.christa-taylor.com/p/modest-tops/kenzi…
Wow, such cute clothes! These are really appealing and cute, and well priced as well. My favorites were the gallery skirt and double-breasted sailor jacket. Hard to narrow it down.
Just left a comment for Christa!
Just subscribed! I came here today from A Soft Place to Land. I love finding new blogs I enjoy!
i love everything of christas. thanks so much! love the houndstooth coat!!
This sentence really hits the nail on the head for me: “I am not who I was, and I am not yet who I will be.” So much to take in and contemplate!
And thank you so much for sharing Christa’s site! It’s so hard to pick a favorite, but in the dresses, you’ve definately got the best pick with that Peruvian dress. My personal favorite is the Dotty Swirl Tunic . . . it looks pretty versatile and being a jeans and t-shirts kinda gal, it would really style up my regular garb. ;)
I also visited Christa’s blog and left a comment. So much wonderful style information! Maybe I can step up from my frumpy housewife style to something a little more fashionable. Great site!
I love your blog..just came across it from another one and I love the Peruvian Dress. It is simply gorgeous!
I just "found" your blog, but I think God really brought me here because I have been thinking about this issue a lot lately. I love Christa's gallery skirt. I left a comment on her blog and also subscribed! Thanks for being a voice for change!
I love the Cultured Cabbie hat! (I told Christa too)Hope I win!
Thanks for the site. I love the Turquoise Cecily Embroidery Dress and the White Kenziegirl Dress. Beautiful stuff.
I like the Pink Magdelene Skirt. She has a great site!~Grace
I love her Jade Missy Lane skirt (and shared that with her on her blog). The pop of color with the funky asymmetrical hem – so fun! Love the theme on modesty. Such a need for that today!
I found this through SimplyVintageGirl’s blog. Christa Taylors designs are lovely! Lead Kenziegirl dress would have to be my favorite – I love the color and the lines. Commented on her blog and now intend to post on mine!