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For the Strength of Youth Series: Dress and Appearance

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As LDS men and women, our attitude toward our bodies is different than many peoples’. We believe that our bodies are sacred—even temples—given to us as a gift from God. How we choose to clothe and take care of our bodies through our dress standards is an outer expression of our devotion to God and our respect for His gift to us. Dress standards are important in youth, but they’re just as important in adulthood. Modesty in dress is not antiquated or outdated, nor does it make you seem odd. The pamphlet outlines that immodest clothing includes: short shorts and … Continue reading →

Strong Role Models

The other day I heard a man talking about other women and doing exactly what Mary Ann was talking about, commenting on their anatomy. His wife was present at the time. She looked embarrassed and I felt sorry for her, having to put up with a husband who does that. It’s something I’ve not encountered in my own marriage, for which I am very thankful. Mick’s never been one to flirt with or talk about other women. He doesn’t even notice when other women smile at him as happened the other day while we were shopping. He doesn’t look at … Continue reading →

Making Your Old Holiday Dress Look New

It’s holiday party time. That means you will need party dresses for the various events you attend each year. Whether your holiday party is work related or social, you don’t want to show up in your everyday wardrobe. You will need something special. You don’t have to spend a few hundred dollars at a high end boutique to be the bell of the ball this holiday season. If you’re like me, you already have some really great holiday dresses in your closet. They may however need a small bit of updating. Here are some tips you can give to update … Continue reading →

Fashionable and Eco-Friendly

The gift-giving season is upon us and if you are looking for the perfect present to give your environmentally friendly pals or family members you are in luck. This year there are more “green” items on the market than ever before. And eco-friendly celebrities are making a beeline for them. If you are looking to add a little more “green” to your red and green holiday, consider picking up a the following items: ECO-FRIENDLY TOTES Celebs from Marcia Cross to Rihanna and Jennifer Aniston have been seen around Tinseltown carrying chic reusable shopping bags available at Charles and Marie. They … Continue reading →

Fashion Files: Miss Mexico’s Controversial Pageant Gown

Typically, it’s the swimsuit portion of the Miss Universe pageant that draws the most attention, but not this year. Thanks to Miss Mexico, it’s the national costume portion of the televised beauty pageant that has lips flapping and fingers wagging. According to news reports, Miss Mexico is being forced to tone down her Miss Universe pageant dress because of its religious connotations. The floor-length dress made of traditional natural cotton called manta is accented with crosses, scapulars and a sketch of a man facing a firing squad—all of which reportedly outraged Mexicans. The designers who helped select the dress argued … Continue reading →

Kenneth Cole Dress Shirts for Men – $10 or Less

Before I got married, I shared an apartment with a roommate. She would let out a scream of delight and I’d come running every time the “What a Difference a Day Makes” commercials from C&R would come on. Does anyone else remember those? They featured men at work, then cleaned up in a suit and nice dress shirt. Viva le difference! It’s amazing what clothes will do for a man. If your husband is like mine, however, he hates to actually do the shopping for them, and will go to great lengths to avoid it. Paul will wear pretty much … Continue reading →

Celebrity Fashion Trends—Are These Items In Your Closet?

Celebrities and their wardrobes—it’s an ongoing topic of conversation for entertainment news show hosts and fills endless pages in entertainment magazines. But, how many of us really follow star fashion trends? You do? Then you are exactly the person that will appreciate this blog. The following fashion items have been making headlines—mainly because a myriad of famous names have been photographed wearing them. POLKA-DOT DRESSES Not exactly the first item of clothing I would pull from a dress rack, but some of Hollywood’s most photographed hotties, including Carmen Electra, Eva Longoria and Dita Von Teese have been pictured at charity … Continue reading →

Cher’s Used Goods Bring In A Pretty Penny

I have written about celebrity auctions in previous blogs, so when I heard Cher was purging her home in preparation for a major two-day auction I wondered how successful it would be. Well, the results are in and personally I am floored by how much was raised. All tolled the star’s goods raked in a total of $3.5 million. My jaw dropped when I heard that the total surpassed the million-dollar mark. Typically, an auction that raises that more than $2 million is one that involves items from a multitude of celebrities or treasured good from famous individuals (Princess Diana, … Continue reading →

Wedding on a Budget: Bridal Gown Savings

If you’re a bride to be and in the process of planning your wedding, one of the most important things on your mind is your gown. You want the perfect wedding dress, one that is beautiful, flattering, and let’s just say it, breathtaking. It’s your day, and you should be the center of attention. Your bridal gown must be the highlight of the event, but you’d rather not go into debt purchasing the perfect dress. There are several options you can utilize to get what you want without spending a fortune. There are discount bridal gown outlets you can shop, … Continue reading →