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Black Lace Top: Charlotte Russe (Similar Here) | Black Chiffon Maxi w/ Slit: Forever 21 (Similar Here) | Black Strappy Heels: Target (Buy Here) | Accessories: Charlotte Russe

These photos were taken by the lovely @HildaCentenoPhotography.

December is a month filled with parties from the first weekend of the month until New Year's Eve! Some parties are completely casual while others are formal. Can we all just agree that you can never go wrong with black?! Its simple, classic, elegant and can be both casual and formal. One of my absolute favorite things to do is to keep it simple with my clothes by using solid colors but making a bold statement with the textures and fabrics. This ensemble you see here is not a dress but two separate pieces you can use many different ways. I paired a black lace top with a chiffon maxi dress, added some strappy heels, lip stick and accessories and voila! I am ready for any Christmas party that comes my way!

I hope you ladies have a lovely December and when choosing our cute outfits for this months festivities, lets remember we not only represent ourselves with what we wear, but also Christ our Lord.

xoxo

DAYS FILLED WITH COLOR

    

 

Feather Print Dress: No Boundaries (similar here) | Blazer: FOREVER 21: (similar here or here) |

White Strappy Heels: FOREVER 21: (buy here) | Purse: ALDO: (similar here) | Sunnies: (similar here)

HAPPY BELATED MOTHER'S DAY LADIES! I hope each of you were able to have a sweet sweet mother's day whether it was celebrating you as a mom or being able to celebrate your own mothers. This mother's day was special to me because I was able to spend with both my mom and Carlos' mom at church.

I hope you all have a wonderful week! Continue to love your mothers, to show them your appreciation each and every day, reminding them of Christ's love and faithfulness. ♡

Faith & Fashion- Does it really matter what I wear?

As women (and men), clothing and our appearance are some of the most powerful and important means we have of sending a message about our hearts and our values. Our clothes speak tons about who we are, so what are your clothes saying about you? Unfortunately, this issue represents an area where too many Christian women have accepted the secular world’s way of thinking.

We must remember that the Lord doesn't focus on our outward appearance, its what's on the inside that matters most to Him. Our main focus SHOULD be on developing our inner beauty, but being modest in your appearance is JUST AS GREAT a witness to those around you as your words. Modesty in dress reveals a godliness of the heart, an attitude that should be the desire of all women (and men) who live to please and honor God.

For us to better understand what constitutes modesty in dress we must take a moment to examine the attitudes and intents of our heart. If your heart is inclined towards God, then you will make every effort to dress modestly, decently, and appropriately. If your  heart is inclined towards yourself, then you will dress in a manner that's designed to draw attention to yourselves with little or no regard for the consequences to themselves or others.

 

Ladies, we NEED to take a different approach to appearance than fitting into society’s idea of beauty. We cannot preach purity and modesty to others while wearing revealing clothes. As women, we should help our brothers by dressing modestly. Mathew 5:27-29 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart". When we dress immodestly, it can lead them to commit the sin of lust, and this is displeasing to God. Of course everyone is responsible for their own actions and in this instance, women are responsible for dressing modestly. Men are responsible for their thoughts.

 

I'm not saying you should be covered from head to toe haha I just want you to understand that you are worth more than cheap attention. You were redeemed by Christ and your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).  Before you leave your house tomorrow and before you go shopping again, ask the Lord to examine your heart and motives. If you wear that outfit, what message would you be sending about your heart and values?

I want to hear from you, please comment or email me.

Love always,

Jessica

 

One dress, Infinite ways!

   When it came time to find the perfect dress for my bridesmaids, I had several things in mind; it had to be affordable, it had to be floor length & elegant, it had to be comfortable and it had to make all my bridesmaids happy and feel beautiful. Now I know what your thinking, that's impossible right?! How can one dress make five girls of all shapes and sizes happy? Not to mention be affordable and meet all my requirements. I had my work cut out for me! 
 
   I came across the infinity wrap dress while looking through some bridal magazines and after watching the five minute long video I was sold! One dress, infinite ways! Elegantly made of a pretty viscose-spandex blend and highly customizable to suit each unique body shape and style. It was perfect for my bridesmaids. Perfect for any occasion really.
 
   I went with the Charcoal Grey Floor Length Infinity Wrap Dress from Etsy. It was only $50 + $25 shipping on Craftingsg (https://www.etsy.com/shop/craftingsg). They all looked so beautiful on my wedding day and I loved the idea that they could wear it again for any special occasion. My bridesmaids wore pearls and nude heels. I was happy that my girls were happy. What do you think?