Category: Fashion & Costume

Modest Summer Fashion

Hot weather doesn’t have to mean showing a lot of skin. Covering up is also a choice. So how do you stay cool and comfortable while dressing modestly – and why is it a good idea? Here is Homeschooling Teen‘s guide to modest summer fashion… The Bible says that “women should adorn themselves in respectable […]

Your Fashion Signature… Style for the Gents

By MaryssaJoy Clean shirt, new shoes, and I don’t know where I’m going to. Silk suit, black tie, I don’t need a reason why. They come runnin’ just as fast as they can, Because every girl’s crazy ‘bout a sharp dressed man.  -ZZ Top How do women want men to dress? Surprisingly men and women […]

Your Fashion Signature: Dressing for Your Body Shape: Pt 2

Your Fashion Signature…              And When You Should Sign By MaryssaJoy   Dressing for (Your Name Here) Part 2: Women Only   Rectangle “It gives you such a glow just to know you’re wearing lipstick and heels!”-Bye Bye Birdie Flattering Accessories ~Long strings of beads ~Add belts to outfits Avoid ~ Bags that are dainty […]

Your Fashion Signature: What’s Your Body Shape?

  Your Fashion Signature…by MaryssaJoy                       Dressing for.…(your name here) What’s your body shape? For Women Only “Put on your Sunday clothes when you feel down and out!” “You don’t have to make a fashion statement every day, but you do want to appear put together and look your absolute best.” -philly2philly.com   The easiest […]

Your Fashion Signature: Wardrobe Basics

Your Fashion Signature… And When You Should Sign   By MaryssaJoy The Wardrobe Basics: Your Foundation for Creativity            “That Sunday Shine is a certain sign that you feel as fine as you look!”                          How do I dress well? “I believe people should get to know themselves and their own body type and wear […]

Your Fashion Signature

Your Fashion Signature…  And When You Should Sign By MaryssaJoy “When will my reflection show who I am inside?”                                                                                                  Style vs. Fashion Fashion fades but style is timeless. Jackie Kennedy set fashions with her style. Although those trends are out of fashion they are still stylish. What is style? “The truly stylish man knows, […]

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

  I am Reign Henderson, 13 years old. I’m not much of a talker (or a writer for that matter). I have ADHD. But, I am creative. I design clothing and I will succeed. It’s all still within my reach. So, I just wanted to say: Photography provided by: Lori Davette (www.LoriDavette.com) “It really saddens […]

What Now Shall We Wear?

By Robert Cruz My family has noticed a trend in many churches. The apparent judging of people based on their outward appearance. It has been suggested, by a Pastor I know that the Bible tells us how we should dress and that is partially true. The Bible has a few verses that apply directly to […]

Play it Safe in the Sun

(Article courtesy of KnowledgeHouse.info and ArizonaEdventures.com) Sunshine on your shoulders may make you happy, but it can also give you a sunburn. And did you know that it can bring other risks that go beyond sunburn? Even though sunlight is essential for all life on Earth, repeated exposure to the sun is a major factor […]

There’s Life After Homeschool!

By Tianna Peters Because I’m a dancer/model with a schedule so intense it’s wacky, I asked to be home-schooled from 7th grade through high school. I loved setting my own pace, project-based learning – and getting enough rest. I worked, trained, and socialized with friends my age, so I didn’t miss the high school experience […]

Modesty: Part 5 of 5

We’ve seen that modesty is an expression of purity, consideration, and wisdom in a world created by God but fallen into sin, where the good gift of romantic attraction can go out of control and become sin that damages lives. We’ve looked at some principles and specifics that should affect our choice of clothing styles. […]

Modesty: Part 4 of 5

We’ve seen that modesty is an expression of purity, consideration and wisdom in a fallen world, and we’ve started to look at some specifics regarding styles. Today we’ll look at some more principles that affect our choice of styles. Where are you? Modesty recognizes that where you are in what you wear makes a huge […]

Modesty: Part 3 of 5

We’ve seen that modesty is an expression of purity, consideration, and wisdom, intended to help ourselves and others enjoy relationships and attraction in God’s way and God’s time for God’s glory, our good, and the good of those around us. Now what does modesty actually look like in practice? Well, I am not going to […]

Modesty: Part 2 of 5

What is modesty? Last month we said that modesty is an expression of purity, consideration and wisdom. It’s dressing (and acting!) in a way that protects ourselves and others from sinful thoughts and desires related to the body. And we need modesty because the good force of physical attraction, which God created, can be twisted […]

Modesty: Part 1 of 5

What is modesty? What is modesty? Modesty is a way to express purity, consideration and wisdom. Modesty protects ourselves and others from sinful thoughts and desires related to the body. Modesty honors God with our bodies in a world that was perfect and holy when God created it, but which has fallen into sin. Modesty […]