Hello ♥ I am SOOOOO ready for Christmas break (I'm sure all the other teachers out there can testify on that one!) I have been NON-stop busy for a month, I just can't wait to stay in my jammies a couple of days during our Christmas break! Just this week alone, I had to make 4 math final exams, go Christmas shopping, two Christmas parties to attend, one birthday party to go to, and we sang a special this morning in church. I had to do all of that AND look semi-decent enough to take pictures every day for the blog and take care of my 6-month old...so in a nutshell, I'm on the border on having a nervous breakdown..(just kidding, but I really am looking forward to this break!)
Throughout all of this craziness of being a wife, new mother, full-time high school teacher, Sunday school teacher, and blogger I've come to realize I can NOT accomplish everything I need to accomplish in the flesh. If I don't ask the Holy Spirit to help me get through the day, I can become very cranky and overwhelmed. When we as ladies get stressed out we usually lose our "kindness" trait rather quickly. I ran across this quote the other day, and I loved it!
Kindness is always fashionable. I love this because it's so true! Fur vests, blanket scarfs, and graphic tees are trendy and they will fade out. But, kindness will never "go out of style." Let us, as Christian ladies always strive to be kind to one another. "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." It's so easy to get stressed out around the holidays with all the busyness of life, but let's try to remember to always be kind. :)
We had another great week of #modmoddecemberstyle! Here's my looks from this past week.
Day 8: Gingerbread Neutrals
Skirt: thrifted || Cardigan: Sierra Brooke || Boots: Shoe Carnival || Necklace: Rue 21
Day 9: Merry Mixing Patterns
Skirt: JCPenney || Shirt: TJMaxx || Scarf: Charlotte Russe
Day 10: These Boots are Made for Walking
Skirt: Ann Taylor || Shirt: Marshalls || Cardigan: JCPenney || Boots: Shoe Carnival
Day 11: Tights and Everything Nice
Skirt: Thrifted || Shirt: TJmaxx || Cardigan: Nordstrom Rack || Tights: Target
Day 12: I Love My Blanket Scarf
Scarf: eBay || Shirt: Target || Skirt: Thrifted || Shoes: Payless
Day 12: Winterized Maxi
Maxi: JCPenney || Shirt: TJMaxx || Handbag: TJMaxx || Scarf: Charlotte Russe || Cardigan: Ross
And Today's outfit was Day 13: Red & Silver
My little man was my accessory today. I love my little family! :)
Have a great week! Remember be kind to everyone, because everyone is carrying a heavy burden.
This was the first week of our #modmoddecemberstyle challenge! (You can see it on my instagram: @lauren_modernmodesty) I love style prompts because they help me stretch my closet. If I didn't have style prompts to help me, I would just wait until the morning of and end up picking out a repeat outfit. But, with the style prompts, it forces me to plan and be creative with my outfits! I am so used to doing style challenges, that I don't think I could even get dressed without them anymore! :)
Here's my week of outfits!
Day 1: Feeling "Vest-ive" // I had this vest in a space bag in a closet. I totally forgot I even had it! I thought it was an "outdated" vest, but I made it look more modern by pairing it with a gingham shirt and riding boots!
Vest: Carsons
Shirt: GH Bass & Co.
Skirt: Target
Boots: Shoe Carnival
Necklace: Maurices
Day 2: Crazy for Spots // If you follow my blog, you know I am obsessed with leopard! Almost everyday I have a piece on that's leopard print. But, I went a little wild with this outfit and paired a graphic tee and my leopard skirt!
Cardigan: JCP
Skirt: JCP
Shirt: Old Navy
Booties; Nine West
Day 3: Maroon & Mustard // This is my favorite skirt of all time! It is so versatile, but I have never paired it with mustard! I love this combo, will have to try it again!
Skirt: VanHeusen
Shirt: TJMaxx
Cardigan: Goodwill
Shoes: Payless
Necklace: Charlotte Russe
Day 4: Deck Your Neck // I found this necklace for $5 from Charlotte Russe! I paired it with my cobalt skirt and black & white peplum!
Skirt: JCrew
Shirt: TJMaxx
Necklace: Charlotte Russe
Day 5: Gingham Style // Yes, I did wear this shirt and cardigan twice in one week. :) Hey, I told you I stretch my wardrobe! I don't repeat outfits, but I do repeat pieces often!!
Skirt: Ann Taylor
Shirt: GH Bass & Co.
Cardigan: Goodwill
Boots: Shoe Carnival
Necklace: Maurices
I skipped day 6 (I have to have a PJ day at least once a week!)
Day 7: White as Snow // I wore this today to church. This skirt is way too big on me, but you can't tell with a long chambray over it...but don't come pull on it, it will hit the floor! ;)
Skirt: Cato
Shirt: Marshalls
Cardigan: Nordstrom Rack
Necklace: Forever 21
Booties: Nine West
We got our Christmas pictures back this week, thought I would share some with you!
God Bless ♥
