~Mod Modesty Monday: An Edwardian Summer:~

~This outfit is by no means authentic, the blouse I found recently for a mere $0.50 at a thrift store, and the skirt is one my mother picked up when we lived in Scotland and has been in the family for eighteen years now. (I have so many fond memories of this skirt...) I paired them together with a parasol, cameo watch, and Edwardian hair style (created with actual "hair rats" and a million bobby pins :), to create a Beatrix Potter feel. And my sister graciously consented to take the photos, even when I came up with the crazy scheme of sneaking into our neighbors yard and taking pictures under their beautiful tree, literally bursting with pink blooms! I wish I knew what kind of tree it is, if anyone has an idea I'd love to know!

~Have a lovely week!

~Mod Modesty Monday: Maxi Fashion~

~Things worked out so that I could post this week after all! We went blueberry picking last week, what better color to wear than blue? I found this maxi dress last week for $0.50 at a second hand shop, along with several others for the same price. The nice thing about maxi dresses is obviously that they are long and modest! (As long as the top is not too low, try experimenting with jackets and shrugs if that is the case) I'm fair skinned and burn easily, so, I almost never leave the house without a hat, which means I have quite a collection to go with whatever I happen to be wearing. That day I pulled out a simple straw hat and added a fun polka dot scarf...

~Here's a link to my submission on hypeed in case you'd like to go vote! They are having a call for maxi dresses right now...

~Hope everyone has a lovely week! We're enjoying our little dab of sunny weather, a great streak considering Washington's usual record of rainy skies!

~Mod Modesty Monday, Rummaged Goodies~

~Can you believe I almost forgot to post again today? Craziness! I've been quite busy with home improvement projects, and sewing costumes for a medieval feast we'll be attending soon, and cleaning up my messy room... These pictures were actually taken way back in February while passing through my Grandma's on our move. My sis and I raided her wardrobe for all sorts of vintage goodies (isn't the hat darling?), and this was one of the rummaged outfits I came up with! A little shorter than I would normally wear (the knee is my cut off point! this was just "at" the knee), but I didn't realize it until I went to sit down. Standing up all is fine, sitting down, well, take heed ladies! All in all once I added the tights it wasn't really too short, just a little more than I usually like.

~Hope everyone's week is starting out well!

~Mod Modesty Monday, Boating Summer~

  ~So here we are, its Monday, and I'm finally getting my post published! if you've noticed some scarcity in posts the last couple days its because I'm vacationing on the Oregon Coast - and I'm staying in a house built in 1898. Lucky me, the house belongs to my grandmother :)

~I thought I'd call this post "boating summer" because this is definitely an outfit I'd wear boating... As it is I have been doing a lot of swimming! Globbing on the sunscreen too - I discovered years ago that I simply don't tan...

 ~Outside in my Grandmothers lovely flower gardens!

~I'm sorry I can't write and post more at the moment - I promise to be back with more soon! Think lions and tigers and bears, and strange vortex's, and rocky beaches, and swimming pools, yes, life has been wonderful and diverse lately! I'll also try to post some pictures of my grandma's darling little Victorian cottage when I get a chance!

~Hope everyone is having a beautiful summer!

~Mod Modesty Monday: The Alice Look~

~Somehow, somewhere, for some reason, the fact that I had a post due today slipped my mind! I just realized that today as, in fact, Monday... Luckily I did a photo shoot featuring my dear sister last week, so, here's the pictures!

 ~This was a purely for fun photo shoot - based on the fact that my sis is quite into the new "Alice in Wonderland" right now! I tried to set up poses and scenes that would give it a fantasy world feel...

 ~She put her outfit together with all sorts of odds 'n ends, in case you were wondering, we do share wardrobes (advantages of sisters who are approximately the same size!), so, you may recognize a few things!

 ~I like the way this one turned out, very sunshiny... It was a lot of fun being the one behind the camera! I actually do not enjoy having pictures taken of me, though I try my best to smile :) So, it was great fun being able to trot around the yard in socks (I know, ruining them!), snapping shots of someone else!

 ~I have the best sister in the whole world! Hands down... Do you have an inner fantasy realm that likes to come out in make-believe photo shoots?

P.S, drumroll please, I haven't forgotten about my promised Edwardian inspired photos, Narelle and I are working on the project, more information coming soon!

~Mod Modesty Monday: Rachel from A La Modest : And a Sneak Peak of Something Special!~

~I am very excited to present to you today, Rachel of A La Modest! I've done features of modest clothing websites, and outfits I've come up with, but this is my first time to feature another modest fashion blogger!

~Don't you love the choice of pallete, textures, and interest Rachel wove into this outfit? From the scarf, to the oh so perfect hair-do, to her chunky bracelets and peep toe shoes, it oozes beauty and femininity! I also find the way she tucked her belt end out instead of in to be quite interesting, it never struck me before, but, it creates yet another tone - that matches with the shoes.

 ~Interested in seeing more? Visit Rachel's blog and go read her lovely story behind the website! 

~In other news, do you remember me mentioning a while back that I was going to be doing a post or two with Boutique Narelle? Well, here's a small sneak peek at what I've been working on!

 ~Have a lovely Monday!

~Day 1: Modest Fashion Week~

 ~Hello readers, this is myself,  Leopold our cavalier pup, and my elsewhere mentioned polka dot scarf! The focus of this weeks challenge is modest femininity, a value that is highly underrated in today's culture. By dressing in attire that reflects womanhood - we are reaffirming the difference between men and woman, that we were created equal, but with different roles in life. By dressing modestly we show that we care about the men around us and keeping their thoughts where they should be - on God and each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are also honoring Gods commands to adorn ourselves with a quite spirit, not one that flaunts itself.

 ~Here's a standing view of today's outfit - I was feeling very vintage inspired! The skirt I picked up for $1 at a church rummage sale, in perfect vintage condition! Quite a steal right? I also found the scarf there - and instantly envisioned the two together.

 ~Some time ago I fell in love with T-straps, but, alas, had none. So imagine my delight to find these the other day at a local thrift store for $2! Amazing, and just in time for this post...

 ~Scarf detail~

 ~I love the way this one turned out, I actually got him to look! Poor dog - I'd just woken him up from a warm little nap, and he was pretty groggy for most of the shots!

~We headed outside for the final shot - and I once again failed to get Leopold to look at the camera! He looks like he is falling asleep here, but, he's actually distracted by things such as cars and b.a.l.l.s. (Which are his major lifetime obsession! I wonder if all Cavaliers are obsessed with small round things?)

~Thanks for looking! I'll be seeing you with more tomorrow! (Though with less pics since it won't be combined with my own Mod Modesty Monday post!) If you missed out on the announcement for this weeks festivities - go here to find out. Or you could check in at Simple Delights.