Friday, July 29, 2011

~Bjewel, Harve' Benard~

While shopping for my summer visit to Washington I came across this shirt by Harve' Benard. I fell in love with the delicate lace around the sleeves, the bow in the front, and the feminine little cap sleeves. Upon trying it on I knew it was made for me and had to get it.

On my way to the check out counter I spotted this dress made by "Bjewel" and almost decided not to get it simply because I already had picked out 5 new dresses. I showed it to my mom and she insisted that we add it to the cart. Since then this has been my absolute favorite outfit to wear when I go out. The hem is too long for me, so if I don't wear at least a 2 inch healed sandal it pools around my feet like a melted popsicle and drags along the ground.






While in a hotel elevator with my Mennonite friend Valerie, a woman stepped in and looked at the two of us. I was wearing this outfit and Valerie was wearing her traditional Mennonite dress and prayer cap. The lady across from us smilingly asked "Were you girls in a play?" we politely smiled and replied, "No ma'am, these are our normal clothes." She smiled but looked very confused and bewildered. We had quite a laugh to ourselves after the lady got off on her floor and we both agreed that we had always wondered what people were thinking when they stared so intently. Valerie commented "Now we know!"

Later that day a lady from Sweden, and a lady from Russia stopped me and commented on my dress. They both said that it looked like the traditional dresses they wore as girls in their countries and asked what my nationality was. I said I knew I had some Scandanavian in me and they said I definitely looked it with my eye and hair color, and the dress. After that conversation my sisters and I refer to this as the Scandanavian Princess dress.

Wishing a very happy summer to you all!
~Jacqueline

Sunday, July 24, 2011

~Summer Styling~

Hello all! I hope you're all staying cool this summer! ;)
I recently found this blouse at Walmart for for only $8! I like the fitted style of the blouse with the band around the neckline and gathers, adding a feminine flair!
I made my skirt a few summers ago using the pattern below. :)
The flower ($1.50) and flip-flops ($1) were also found at Walmart.
May the Lord continue to bless you all as we continue to seek to glorify Him, not only in how we dress, but in EVERY area of our lives as well!

Love in Christ,
~Chloe~ :)

"Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father."
~Colossians 3:17~