Friday, March 4, 2011

Modest Alterations 101

Audrey Hepburn :)

Eventually, everyone will come across that utterly *gorgeous* dress (or whatever it actually is/was ;) that was just shy of making your standards of modesty. Sobbing hysterically, you place that piece of pure delight back on the shelf and face the appalling truth: nothing can be done. Or can it? Personally, I have come across that situation far too often. :P However, in reality, many amazing modifications for modesty have been found, and they are saving outfits daily! {yes, I am being melodramatic} Obviously, I am not going to bore you with the history of people altering outfits to make them more modest. You will not yawn during this post! Well, at least I hope not. ;) Please read on! (The links below the images are for copyright purposes)
~My dress/skirt is just a little too short.....
Add a pair of leggings! :)
(dillards.com)
~Hate leggings? Just....
Add a slip to lengthen the skirt/dress. :) It really does lengthen it by a
few inches! (Here is a link to the copyright of this photo, and a great slip shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/aslipshop They have some pretty adorable slips :)
~My neckline is too low and my shirt is rather sheer....
Wear a tank top under your shirt
and viola! Nordstrom.com
~My shirt/dress shows too much of my shoulders.... 
Add a cute bolero/shrug :)
bhldn.com
~My jeans are too tight at the back....
Wear it with a mini-dress and problem solved!
~My dress/shirt is a wee bit too tight....
Add cute cardigan :)
http://themodestusfilia.blogspot.com/
~My shirt gapes open when I lean over....
Scotch tape to the rescue! :)
~I work with little kids, and they keep pulling my skirt down....
Just wear a pair of shorts under your skirt!
~My skirt is sheer.... Wear a slip under it :) {not going to use an image for that}
~My shirt is too sheer and has a low neck-line, and my pants are too low-rise :P Is there something that can fix that all at once?
A leotard will fix those problems :)
From good ol' walmart!

~My formal dress shows too much shoulder... is there a way to make it more modest with something a step above a bolero?
Gloves and a fur wrap/shawl will do beautifully.
Any tips you have for altering clothing? Please share! :)  Just thought I would let you know, you all are amazing and wonderful. Thank you so much for your sweet comments and everything else you do... I am so blessed by you all. :)
Have a lovely day, and God bless!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Voting Progress


It's about the middle (give or take) of the voting period for Round 1! Here are the leaders in the polls (Leaders are italicized):

Poll 1
Jane Eyre (12 votes)
Cynthia Kirkpatrick (5 votes)

Poll 2
Dinah Morris (0 votes)
Mary Smith (14 votes)

Poll 3
TIE!
Hetta Carbury (6 votes)
Estella Havisham (6 votes)

Poll 4
Jane Bennet (12 votes)
Sophy Hutton (5 votes)

Poll 5
Catherine Earnshaw (4 votes)
Laura Timmins (11 votes)


 
Poll 6
Elizabeth Bennet (16 votes)
Jane Fairfax (2 votes)

Poll 7
Marianne Dashwood (14 votes)
Dorcas Lane (2 votes)

Poll 8
Dorothea Brooke (0 votes)
Margaret Hale (17 votes)


 
Poll 9
Harriet Smith (17 votes)
Hetty Sorrel (0 votes)

Poll 10
Emily Trevelyan (0 votes)
Molly Gibson (16 votes)

Poll 11
Amy Dorrit (9 votes)
Catherine Morland (6 votes)

Poll 12
Anne Elliot (17 votes)
Nora Rowley (0 votes)

Poll 13
Miss Matty (11 votes)
Mirah Lapidoth (3 votes)

Poll 14
Emma Woodhouse (17 votes)
Eleanor Bold (1 vote)

Poll 15
Elinor Dashwood (18 votes)
Gwendolen Harleth (0 votes)

For some of these polls, it could be anyone's game! If you haven't voted, go do so!

What do you think how how the polls are coming along? Are your favorite heroines winning? Some races are really close: who do you think will win in those?

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

February pics










February was again a busy month. It was busy time in the 'fashion world', but also in my so called 'school world'. Double fun.
My goals for March:
- Catching more sun
- Relax some more
- Spending some quality time with my friends and family

And if we are working with lists anyway, I will also give you my wishlist for this summer (some of them are already in the pocket!):
- Red pants
- Flower printed jumpsuit
- Black jumpsuit
- White little dress
- Summer heels (brown with wooden heels)
- Turquoise or coral sandals
- Red bikini
- Turquoise sunglasses

I will show you if I can cross something from my list!
xox, V