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Showing posts with label modesty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label modesty. Show all posts

Monday, July 30, 2012

Halftee {review} on a fine summer day.


About three months ago, a small piece of clothing was sent to me for review--the Halftee. I'd seen them on various blogs, checked out the website, and decided I **needed** one. I mean, what girl doesn't dream of half a t-shirt? Ok, so maybe you haven't literally--but the idea is pretty exciting, right? Think of all those too-low tops. They might be made modest with a cami. But then there's the twisting, fussy, extra weight of TWO shirts. NO fun. Most of the time I just refuse to do it. And then there are see-through tops that just need a visible sleeve--(my preference anyway. In which case the dreaded cami is worthless.) Enter--the Halftee.

  
{proof that you can layer THREE shirts (Halftee included,) without bulk.}  

I was wildly excited when Tami promptly responded to my review inquiry. She talked to me about sizing, and suggested Halftee's new fabric type, Modal--stretchy, dressier, and oh-so-soft. I chose the basic Halftee, size small in cream. . .and have worn it dozens of times, washed and rewashed it, and though the tag doesn't recommend it, even tossed it in the dryer once. With incredible results. It didn't shrink, looks absolutely perfect with every top and dress, (GET the Modal fabric, trust me,) is cool, light, and extrrreamly comfortable. I pretty much LOVE this thing. Oh, and it stays in place all day, though next time I'll order a size smaller, only because, technically being a t-shirt, it does stretch a bit. 

   
{here you can see the sleeves--love the effortlessness and confidence of Halftee. i can wear it with anything and know my outfit is totally modest.}

Really girls, Halftee is a dream accessory. The cute little garment is seamless with a reversible neckline for just the right amount of coverage. I usually use the higher side, unless my hair is up and I don't want too much back showing. It's darling and modest and light (really, under clothes you forget it's there) and every girl needs to own several dozen. I can't wait to order more. . .in elbow length, boyfriend, lace, brown, baby pink, white, black . . .hey, mom and dad? Forget fancy birthday gifts--I'll take a lifetime supply of Halftee's.

 

Special thanks to Tami--the tee arrived around the time I put Nick down, and life just never stopped for photo-shoots. Tami has been lovely, always replying to my "just give me another week!" emails with understanding-patience. Thank you so much!

*specs*

--modal basic Halftee in cream {both outfits} : Halftee.com
--pink, cream, taupe sundress: gift shop on Baldhead Island, NC
--denim maxi skirt {yes, I realize I wear this in almost all my outfit posts ;) } : made by me
--turquoise tee: Target {??}
--lacy taupe peasant top {with draped back} : JC Penny
--taupe wedges {maxi skirt outfit, not shown} : Payless Shoes
--hot pink flip flops {sundress outfit, not shown} : Old Navy
--pearl hoop earrings: Kohls 
--pearl-flower drops: gift
--flower clips: ??

Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Challenge! day 7 - pink n' girly!

Last day of 'The Challenge!'
http://feelinfeminine.com/?page_id=10


~*~ What I'm wearing ~*~

cream skirt with pink flowers and brown trim - Christopher and Banks
pink t-shirt - Walmart
brown shrug - Dillards
cream headband - Target or Walmart?
dangly earrings - ??


Friday, September 10, 2010

The Challenge! day 6 - of khaki and cabbie hats

Day 6! *~
http://feelinfeminine.com/?page_id=10
I love hats, and wanted to include at least one out of my collection for the Challenge. (Cabbie hats are my very favorite, and this one seems to be the one I wear the most.)
The skirt is the same as my dark jean A-line, the one I wore on day 1, only in khaki. Very versatile!


~*~ What I'm wearing ~*~

Khaki A-line skirt - Dillards (on clearance)
white button down shirt with pink rose buds - Rue 21 Outlet (on clearance!)
brown flats - The Gap Outlet
Necklace and earrings - Kohls
Khaki Cabbie hat - The Party Place (clearance)


Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Challenge! day 5 - casual colors

"Mr. Linky" should be working at the bottom of THIS post. "He's" waiting for your entries!
http://feelinfeminine.com/?page_id=10
I am going to be out of town this weekend, so Anna and I crammed in as many photo-shoots as we could in two days! o.O Whew! They will be posting themselves while we are away... Lemme just say, taking so many pictures in so little time gets old VERY quickly! lol
This outfit is VERY fall-ish, perfect and casual enough for a warm September evening at home. I love consignment shop finds and comfy "lived in" skirts! This one is a treasure - worn several times a week until, well, it looks slightly worn and is always comfortable! ;)

~*~ What I'm wearing ~*~

Tiered jean skirt - Christoper and Banks
button down checkered and ruffled shirt - 'The Gingerbread House' consignment shop
"gold" flats with flowers - Target
earrings - Walmart?
cream rose clip - Claires


Wednesday, September 8, 2010

The Challenge! day 4 - country roses

Day 4 of 'The Challenge' already! o.O
"Mr. Linky" wasn't working in this post, so please leave your entries in one of the posts below
(that have a linky.)
http://feelinfeminine.com/?page_id=10
I feel the need to explain that I *do not* stand around getting pictures taken all the time! In fact I feel rather uncomfortable posting all sorts of pictures of myself every day. Gah. I am NOT that vain! Just needed to clarify, in case anyone is taking this influx of photos the wrong way. They are for the Challenge - especially since I am one of the hostesses! :)
Whew, glad to get that off my chest! o.O Now to proceed...
I like the very feminine feel of this outfit. Again, something "new" I decided to try out, and ended up liking the results! The skirt I picked up for very little $$ on a trip to Toronto Canada a couple of years ago. Yesterday I pulled it out for the first time after months of "living" in my dresser drawer. :P Its long and flowing, and the baby pink looked cute with the two-toned pink rose buds on the jacket/shirt.
I could imagine strolling through a flower covered meadow, soaking in the September sun...but in reality? - do we have to THINK about that? Ok fine. I was in my grandparents front yard with houses on all sides! (kinda obvious by the house *behind* me?) Yikes. lol


~*~ What I'm wearing ~*~

long tiered baby pink skirt - random shop in Toronto's Little Italy
black rose-sprinkled jacket-shirt - Rue 21 Outlet (on clearance!)
black flats - Target


Monday, September 6, 2010

The Challenge! day 3 - "funky" layers

*Don't* forget to join the event - only 4 days left! There is a "Mr. Linky" feature at the bottom of this and the rest of the Challenge posts where you can leave your own entries. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
http://feelinfeminine.com/?page_id=10
Fall is definitely in the air! Everything is wrapped in a crisp-coziness. Though I admit I'm not the biggest autumn aficionado, (despite my sentimental feelings - I'm a summer gal all the way!) it IS a new season, and well, I look forward to whatever surprises the Lord may bring! Plus I'm really enjoying all the fall-ish clothes; darker yet airy, warm but still breathable. Plus layers are a lot of fun, and so easy to work with when you are just *too* warm. I think I'm going to try layering more this year!
This outfit is centered around a skirt I recently bought at a neat Chinese/Indian clothing import store called 'Funky People.' Guess that makes me "funky"? :P
The skirt was a bit big, so I pinned it for this shoot then took it later today to my Nonno (grandfather,) who is a tailor by trade. The Lord knew our short brood of ladies would NEED a tailor in the family. lol
All that said - I didn't have a blue shirt to match the specks in the skirt, so I paired a cream-colored quarter-sleeved sweater with a short-sleeved jean shrug.



~*~ What I'm wearing ~*~

full A-line cream skirt with brown flowers and blue specks - Funky People
cream quarter-sleeved sweater with crocheted collar - The Bass Outlet (on clearance!)
jean shrug - Goodwill (Christopher and Banks)
sparkly gold-ish flats - Payless Shoe Store



Sunday, September 5, 2010

The Challenge! day 2 - fall freshness

Day 2 of the Feelin' Feminine Challenge! This event has been so much fun thus far, and I hope its been a blessing and encouragement to my readers! - don't forget to join me in the challenge! If you'd like to find out more about this week-long event, click the icon below:
http://feelinfeminine.com/?page_id=10
Today I went for a more "nice but not overly dressy" look. Quickly threw together some odds and ends...a big flower clip borrowed from Anna, a fun consignment shop find, and a skirt I've had for a few years now. There is *always* a piece of clothing (or two!) that is just special and indispensable - you can wear virtually anything with it, and it ALWAYS fits. Like my infamous grey skirt. Several of my friends have seen me in it at various times/occasions. Its getting a wee bit old now, but still looks fresh enough to mix and match now and again.


~*~ What I'm wearing ~*~

grey A-line skirt - Dress Barn
white t-shirt - Walmart?
light green shrug - 'The Gingerbread House' consignment shop
black heels - DSW Shoes (on clearance)
"diamond" dangly earrings - unknown
white "leather" flower clip - Claires

Can't wait to see what you've come up with for this weeks challenge! Don't forget to add your posts to the "Mr. Linky" feature below and at the other hosts (Anna's) blog.



The Challenge! day 1 - pink sunset

NOTE *~
You've arrived at one of the host blogs for this month's Challenge at Feelin' Feminine.
You can add your name and Challenge post into the linky at the bottom of *this* post if you are participating,
and take a moment to visit the other host's blog
(my sister Anna) and do it there as well.
Thank you!
http://feelinfeminine.com/?page_id=10
~* The Challenge begins today, Sept. 5th, and ends Sept. 12th *~



~*~ What I'm wearing ~*~

dark jean A-line skirt - Dillards on clearance
long "peach" baby-doll shirt - 'The Gingerbread House' consignment shop
pearl earrings - unknown
olive green rose bud clip - Claires
brown flats with bows - The Gap

~*~

"The Challenge" is a way of life for me --
I started wearing skirts 8 years ago. My
decision helped to encourage my mom to wear skirts, and a short while later Anna followed. At this time the 3 younger girls were all toddlers/preschoolers, so they didn't have much of a say-so in what they wore. ;) Skirts and dresses have always been a regular way of life for them and they love it!

Why am I "skirts only?" Not only do I believe they are modest,
but skirts make me feel feminine and look pretty.

I would encourage YOU to take up this challenge - it only lasts a week, and you might just see a difference in your life because of your "new" way of dress. Who knows, you may like it all so much, skirts will become a way of life for you too! :)


Blessings,

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Feelin' Feminine Challenge, Sept. 4th-11th

~* Sept. 4th through the 11th *~
I, along with my sister Anna, invite YOU
to participate in Feelin' Feminine's

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~*~ Are you ready??? ~*~


Saturday, June 19, 2010

of flowers and robins-egg-blue: Modest Fashion Week day 6




The last day of Modest Fashion Week is here at last - sadness. :(
This contest was just *wonderful.* Every new outfit combo I dug from my wardrobe (and my sisters ;) ) brought new joy - modesty can indeed be creatively lady-like and fun.

When people ask me why I wear skirts I answer honestly; I do not wish to offend my brothers in Christ, etc, etc (I could venture much deeper into this subject but I'll hold back for now. ;) )
However! When you get down the the core of it, I love looking feminine and feeling pretty. That's one of the main reasons I wear skirts. This isn't saying that I judge ladies that choose to wear pants. I personally don't believe in it, yet at the same time (even if I did) I wouldn't want too. ;) hehe

Anyhow. I so enjoyed meeting all the lovely young women who participated! Each of you truly made this contest *wonderful.*

*A little note on today's photo shoot*
It was miserably hot this afternoon - so Anna and I both decided to wear sweaters! Of course, all normal people decide to wear heavy sweaters on sweltering June days, right?
Right! :P
...and that's why I look...well..SO hot
(and no, that isn't in a flattering sense. ;) )





~*~ In these photos I am wearing ~*~

blue & white skirt with flower print - thrift store
black tee - Kmart
robins-egg-blue cardigan - thrift store
black flats - Payless Shoes
cream colored rose clip - Claires



Friday, June 18, 2010

An Evening Out - Modest Fashion Week day 5


{Modest Fashion Week day 5}

Today I decided to wear something a bit more dressy. I had pianos (my passion) and musicals dancing through my brain (I'll be seeing the Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof this Sunday)
...and so
...I got a bit fancied up.

There is a simply beautiful area surrounding a restaurant in a nearby town that overlooks an apple orchard. The perfect place to sit and relax, just soaking up all of God's creation. Or in my case this evening - the perfect place for picture taking. ;)

{ the first and third pic were taken in my backyard}





~*~ In these photos I am wearing ~*~

cherry red A-line skirt with flower print - Christopher and Banks
white tee - (unknown)
white shrug with tie - thrift store
black flats - Payless Shoes
pearl necklace - Kohls
gold "ball" earrings - Walmart
red rose clip - Claires