We continue our series on fashion. To recap Part One click here. Fashion and the Church During all of these changes in fashion, the Church has spoken out against immodesty and in defence of purity, but on mostly deaf ears. Sure, at one point Catholic countries banned the bikini, but that solidarity did […]
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As we near the advent of warmer weather I can’t help but inwardly groan as I consider that soon we will see hoards of lemmings following the fashion fads, wearing barely-there clothing that defies the definition of clothing, let alone modesty. And so I began thinking, how did we get to the point where
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These took me about 15 mins to makeover and I love them! What you need: A pair of jeans A seam ripper (aka a quick unpick) Fray stopper Pen, pencil or dress makers chalk What to do: Try on jeans. Work out wear you would like to add some frayed texture and mark with
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You don’t need to buy new clothes to breast feed successfully and discreetly. So if your budget will not accommodate a whole new wardrobe for breast feeding here are a few tips to get you started and feeling a bit more presentable yet practical at the same time. Necessary purchases Breast feeding bras are a
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Let’s face it, as mums we often go without new purchases and with a fashion industry that is continually changing and updating itself it’s easy to feel something akin to despair about the state of our wardrobes. But just because our budget might not stretch as far as we might like does not mean
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30 Minute Jeans To Shorts Makeover is a quick and simple way to transform an old pair of jeans into knee length cuffed shorts. You will need: A pair of jeans Measuring tape Fabric (laundry) marker Scissors Sewing machine and/or overlocker What to do: Try on your jeans and mark on the seam the length
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Do you want to learn how to make a Chevron Scarf in 1 hour? These lovely scarves are soft, practical and stylish and what’s more, the style means you wont get it caught up in anything! You will need 40cm of fabric 150cm wide (I purchased a chevron pattern in a mink/jersey blend that was 147cm
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Stylists and fashion icons have often put together lists of the ten must have items for women who want to make a good impression. More often than not these lists are best suited to professional women who don’t have small children to look after. So that got me thinking. What would the ten wardrobe staples
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This is a very simple way to make a feminine bracelet that you can match to any outfit. You will need: 1m of 9mm or 10mm satin ribbon in your colour of choice. Pearl beads (about 9mm in diameter) Beading elastic Needle with an eye big enough to run the elastic through. What to do:
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When we put on weight we acquire it in places relating to our body type. For instance a woman with a pear shape will put on weight around her hips and thighs first, whereas a woman with an hourglass figure will put on weight in almost mirror image around her chest and hips and a
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