Making a hemline more modest - By Maggie, 12 years old

My daughter found this dress at Gap on markdown - we loved the silhouette, the vintage-y vibe, but it needed to be just a touch longer. Her friend, Monique had added trim to one of her recent dress purchases and she told us how to do it.

BEFORE

WORK IN PROGRESS

AFTER

Daughters are so precious - and we want to teach them to honor God in every way, including their dress. We are so thankful for the good examples we have of young Christian girls/women all around us choosing to live for God and truly put Him first in their lives. It does a mother's heart good to have her daughter ask her to help her make her clothing modest.

We always want to remember this verse:
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.
(1 Peter 3:3-4 ESV)

OOTD-Bright Butterflies!

I can't tell you how many times I looked at this shirt at Old Navy - like a zillion. I loved it! I have the tie-waist dress in this print, and love it, but I reeeeeealy wanted the top - so comfy and easy and cute for everyday life. Every time I went to ON, my favorite manager would do a price check for me, just in case it was marked wrong! I just couldn't pay $30 for a printed top. Then it went on sale - gasp - for a whopping $25! What kind of markdown is that? Anywho..........long story short, when Super Cash stared Monday, the shirt was still there - only one, in my size - kismet! Brought it home for $14! We are going to the zoo today, so I find this shirt appropriate!

Top: Old Navy Smocked Dolman Sleeve Shirt - Retail $29.94- paid $14.xx
Pants: H&M - $19.99
Shoes: Old Navy Snake Capped Toe -Retail $23 paid $7.23
Bracelet: Gift made my hubby
Earrings: Kohls

Lisa Leonard Groopdealz birdie necklace!

Did you all get in on the Lisa Leonard Groopdealz today? It ends in 23 hours or so, so hurry and get your "You Can Fly" necklace! I love her designs and her sense of style and her blog!

Can't wait to get mine!