Free Giveaway!

There isn't much time left until the handbag giveaway is over! Don't miss out on the cute clutch!

God Bless!

~Kat

Outfit number one!

Ok here is my day one outfit for the thrift store fashion week over at AmandaBeth's! These picture are absolutely horrible! Since I would prefer not to show my face it makes it much harder to get good pictures.

Ok the shirt is a hand-me-down and the brand is St. John's Bay. The shoes and shorts are not hand-me-downs but I did get them at discount. The necklace is one my great grandma has let me have and the handbag I made from old fabric my grandma gave me! Ok seriously this pic is so awful I can't believe I'm posting it!

T-shirt or Dress? I'm confused!

Hey everyone! While searching through spring dresses on various sites, I am disgusted and astonished at how revealing the junior's dresses are. While the styles are cute they are entirely to short and much too low in the neckline. Where they call them dresses they look more like shirts.

Actually, several if not most of the pictures themselves strike me as inappropriate for any age range in terms of modeling. I don't know about you but I am certainly not going to follow the media's worldly ideas of 'style'. I have chosen to honor God with the clothes I wear.

Unfortunately all the dresses I have found so far are all like these pictures.

I'm truly ashamed that the media is telling young women to dress so crudely. This image of looking like an immature party animal is truly sickening. Really the styles all look the same and appear cheap at times. What's wrong with dressing feminine, classy, elegant and above all modest? I'd rather have respect for myself and others by keeping myself covered. Why wouldn't you rather look genteel and refined than trashy and crude? Sadly most young people are drawn into the crowd because of peer pressure. Below are pictures of how I would prefer to dress.

This is so much more stylish. It also has character and designs that aren't the same pattern that every store carries. With pieces like this your able to make your own fashion statement but by creating a feminine image.

As I hope you all can see this is a topic I am very passionate about. After all I created this blog for the very purpose of encouraging young ones as well as adults to grow in their walk with God and stand strong in His word especially in the fashion world.

Most of all I hope to honor Him with what I post on this blog. Also sometimes first appearances do matter and I would rather have someone look at me and say, "There is something different about her." I want people to see me and notice how I am following something greater than the world. I am following the most marvelous, wonderful creator of the universe. My heavenly Father!!!!!

God Bless!

~Kat

Lovely!!

Such a sweet ensemble this is! Each of these clothing items on their own would be very plain but when they are assembled together a whole new lovely creation is made! The delicate pink shirt with the simple elegantly styled blue jean skirt is a very casual combo. With the delicate shoes in a adorable color and the elegant ring not to mention the sophisticated vintage handbag, you now have an outift that is ready for anything! If you have some rather plain items but want to dress them up, this is a great example of how to do just that! In other words sometimes you just need to let the accessories do the talking!

God Bless!

~Kat

Oh my goodness! I can't believe it!

Easter is almost here everyone so to celebrate I am going to have an Easter giveaway! I have been racking my brain this past week trying to think of something vintage I could design. Dear me didn't it turn out wonderful though! It is obviously vintage inspired as most everything I make is! ha! This beautiful evening bag will look lovely with your spring outfits either dressy or casual. Here are the rules!

1. Comment on this post and let me know if you want to enter as well as add my blog button to your blog with a link to this blog.

For more entries:

2. Write a post about this contest on your blog.

3. Follow this blog!!

4. If you don't have a blog tell me your favorite Bible verse.

5. Tell your friends about this giveaway!

The deadline for this giveaway will be Easter!!!! Come on y'all don't let this pass you by!!

Also please post all your entries in separate posts if you are entereing more than once!

God Bless!

~Kat

Vintage Ensemble!

Isn't this just lovely?!! With outfits like these you are allowed to show your own sense of style and creativity! Notice the pink shoes here add a pop of color to the whole outfit even though they aren't a real vibrant pink.

God Bless!

~Kat

Sorry!

I'm sorry everyone for not posting since Sunday! However!!!... I am making it up to you by letting you know Belk is having some great sales right now! I went there today and they have the CUTEST CLOTHES RIGHT NOW! They have so many feminine tops with darling little sweaters as well as some vintage style dresses!

God Bless!

~Kat

Belts!

Great question Katie G.! For those of you who may not have read her comment on my last post, here is her question: When is the "right" time to wear belts? What kind of outfits do they go good with?

I absolutely love belts but at times they can be a bit tricky. My absolute favorite belt I have (well actually it's my mom's!) is a big chunky black belt that came from Ann Taylor. Sometimes it can be difficult to know what type of shirt, sweater, or dress to wear with them or if the belt is too big or too small. Remember that a belt is not just for holding your pants up but can be used to add detail or a splash of color to any outfit. They also can accentuate your waste line to give a slimmer appearance. Here are some helpful ideas that will make it easier for you too know when to add a belt as your accessory! Another great thing to keep in mind is that they can be used in casual wear or worn to dress up an outfit!!!

God Bless!

~Kat

by the way I have the websites where all of these can be purchased!

Just curious!

Are there any specific styles, fashion , or make-up topics that anyone would like me to discuss?

God Bless!

~Kat

Dressed like a Dream!

I am constantly amazed at the beauty and designs of so many vintage dresses. It's so inspiring to examine and study the intricate details and the patterns themselves. Just think... somebody actually created them from their own ideas! To me when you see the beauty of design and understand how marvelous and extraordinary the creations of other people (as long as they are not inappropriate..ha!) , how delicate, intricate, and complex they can be, it helps you to appreciate all the more how astounding the creations of God are!! Truly the world declares His works! After all He made us and well... EVERYTHING!!! It's so inspiring!!!!

Of course there are tons of today's styles I enjoy but let's face it, they just don't have the class and elegant feminine patterns anymore. Not to mention you have to add or alter everything so it's modest! Seriously, when you go to buy a dress now they are so short you have to wear leggings or blue jeans under them!! Here are some photos that I love to look at for inspiration!

What greater inspiration do we need than this??

These dresses are so feminine and elegant! (It is to be assumed that when there is a low neckline in a picture, it would definitely need to be altered first before I would wear it!!)

Ok and my all time greatest inspiration (besides the Bible), comes from the movie Hello Dolly! The sets, costumes, songs, and everything else are just so extraordinarily beautiful! The pictures simply do not do them justice so you'll have to watch the movie!!! Seriously I could watch it over and over again! Irene Maloy's millinery shop is so gorgeous not to mention the Harmonia Gardens!!!! Everything is just so bright and exciting!! It's an adventure Barnaby!!

God Bless!

~Kat

I'VE BEEN TAGGED!

I have been tagged by Katie G. over at http://basketballer4him.blogspot.com/.

All you do is grab the closest book to you, flip to page 123, go the fifth sentence on the page and then post the next five sentences. Here goes!

He walked toward the car past the eel skinner and the street dentist. He noticed a woman in a green dress talking to disinterested passerby. She didn't look like a beggar or a merchant. Suddenly, she turned to Ben and fixed her eyes on him.

"You believe?" she asked Ben in Mandarin.

This is from 'Safely Home' by Randy Alcorn! I highly recommend this book!

and now I tag!!

Charity Anne at http://footprintsinthesand23.blogspot.com/

God Bless!

~Kat

If You Want Your Eyes To Sparkle...

Just leave everything to me and I'll have you looking your best(with others help...lol) in no time! We all agree that Audrey Hepburn had the most marvelous make-up styles! Her make-up always seemed so flawless and youthful! Even though she is not one of my favorite actresses, I can't deny that she is absolutely stunning! Here is an awesome video to help you achieve the Audrey eyeliner!

This first one is more of a tutorial on how to do vintage eyeliner in general. Here is Audrey's specifically.

God Bless!

~Kat

Dreaming...

While sitting here dreaming of different clothing items I would like to purchase.. I thought I would share a few items that are on my wish list!

All of these can be found at modcloth.com. If anyone would like to volunteer to buy these for me, it would be greatly appreciated! ha!

God Bless!

~Kat

AND...THE WINNER IS....!!!

*drumroll please*..... Katie G.!!!! Congratulations! Now if you will leave me a comment with your mailing address( I have comment moderation on and will not post your address) I will mail you your gorgeous prize!

This was my first free giveaway and the turn out is much less than I hoped for but I want to thank those who entered. I really appreciate it! Stayed tuned for more free giveaways in the future! They are going to be awesome!

God Bless!

~Kat

Before the 'giveaway' passes by!

HEY EVERYONE! ONLY THREE MORE DAYS UNTIL THE DEADLINE OF THE FREE GIVEAWAY! HURRY EVERYONE BEFORE THE 'GIVEAWAY' PASSES BY!

~KAT

Pop of color!

I love taking a cute outfit with not so bright colors and adding a big splash of color with the shoes! This outfit has a vintage dress that I have added leggings underneath to create a more complete look! I love leggings! They tend to make me feel dainty. Why I don't know! ha!... but they do! Maybe it's because they make me feel taller and slimmer....who knows!! I just love them!

God Bless!

~Kat

New Shoes!!

My grandma purchased me these adorable shoes for an event I went to the other night!! Aren't they just adorable! They even have a vintage 40's and 50's look to them!!

~Kat

I've Joined the Blog Party!

1. What's your favorite time of the day, and why?

I will have to say... bright and early in the morning! Why you ask?.. I can't stand the thought of sleeping the day away! I'm one who wants to awaken early and begin my day! Also the sunrise is just marvelous!
2. If health wasn't an issue, what food could you live off of?

My grandma makes a delicious peach cobbler that is to die for!
3. If you could have one wish granted (besides wishing for more wishes), what would it be?

It would be to live a life that is pleasing unto the Lord. In everything I do to bring honor to Him so that I may one day be in Heaven with Him!(that I can become a fashion designer and have my own elegant store... exactly like the one in Hello Dolly with a few of my own changes!)
4. What's one thing that you get teased about a lot?

My height!
5. If you could choose one movie, book, or TV show to spend your life in, which would you pick? What type of character would you be?

Oh wow!! It really depends on what I'm watching or reading. For a movie though... I do love Hello Dolly! Put on your Sunday Clothes...

6. If you could have one talent that you don't already have, what would it be?

Hmmm... I don't really know... there are so many! I mean really I need to perfect my talents the Lord has already blessed me with. You can already have them but if you aren't sure what to do with them then you are wasting them!
7.If money were no object, where would you go on vacation?

All over the world! I'd love to go to Paris and Italy!! A tour of Europe! (remember the I Love Lucys where they are touring) Of course there are still places in the United States that I want to see!
8. If you were an awesome singer, which genre would you sing?

Well obviously a christian singer but... It really depends on the song. I mean I love songs from old movies and songs from different genres. I am a fan of older songs . Other than christian music, there isn't anything from today's music that I listen to. As far as I'm concerned, it's all trash.
9. If you could have a $10,000 shopping spree to one store, what would it be?

Oh my! I am not sure! I do love modcloth.com.

10. If you could live in any point in time, when would it be?

I don't know. I love the 20',40's and 50's. I guess from the 1900's and on. This really is similiar to what movie or book would you want to live in.
11. If every outfit in your wardrobe had to be one color, what would it be?

This is a tough question! Maybe ...hmm... I don't know. Black would get dull and pink would become too much. I don't really know!
12. If you were one of the seven dwarves, which one would you be?
(Doc, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Bashful, Happy, or Dopey)

Doc..maybe.
13. What's the last album you listened to?

How funny! now that I think about it I haven't listened to music lately. How strange! It probably was a christian artist, classical music... or maybe it was my Hello Dolly soundtrack.
14. What's something we'd be surprised to know about you?

I used to be the biggest tomboy! Emphasis on used to be!!!!!

~Kat

~Kat