Mommy to be

Photograph by Caroline Tran



Babies, babies, babies.

Shabby Apple. Otherwise known as Mama Apple. Features a small selection of beautiful dresses.

Pickles & Ice Cream. A wide selection of timeless peices for a maternity wardrobe. Don't forget to check out thier diaper bag section, tre adorable.

Destination Maternity. Featuring Motherhood, A Pea in the Pod, and other Designers. Maternity Superstore. A one stop shop. Swim, tops, bottoms, dresses, nursing, sleep, lingerie, active, and plus.

Trendy Tummy Maternity.  Stylish maternity clothing. Has a bit of everything, including cute nursing covers and hospital gowns (as featured on such shows as "The Office").

Stella Maternity. Maintains an awesome "shop by style" and "shop by designer" feature.


Unbuttoned Maternity. Small selection for the rock n' roll hot mama. 

Babies'nBellies. Not too much of a selection, however it does have a few awesome fashionista junk tee's, as well as novelty shirts.

BellaBlu Maternity. An online maternity clothing boutique with a great selection. A bit of everything. Very stylish. Cute lingerie and hooter hiders too.

Baby Be Mine. Delivery gowns with matching pillowcases and night gowns with matching baby rompers.


Also, Shade Clothing and Sierra Brooke have maternity.

Quick'n Easy: Nursing Cover-Up Shirts

Since I have so many friends that are currently pregnant, or just had a baby... I thought it would be nice to post this quick and easy DIY tutorial of how to make these two nursing cover-up shirts.

Example One
one. Find a loose fitting shirt, like the one shown above. You want to make sure that it does not have a fitted bottom, as well as to be big enough to go over another shirt or tank as to act as a "cover up" slip on shirt over your outfit.

two. On the front of the shirt (and only the front), cut a strait line (just off center) all the way down, like in the example shown.

three. Once cut, if you are handy at the sewing machine, you may hem the sides. Or if it is a jersey material you may simply leave alone, since the fabric will not come undone.

four. The last step is to sew on two to three sets of hook and eye closures at the top of the shirt (where the pink dots are shown). It is suggested to choose a larger hook and eye closure, seeing as they are easier to clasp closed using only one hand.



Example Two
one. Find a loose fitting shirt, like the one shown above.

two. Lay the shirt down flat, the backside of the shirt facing you. Take a measureing tape or ruler and make a pencil tick mark 2-3 inches from the side seams. Then from the shirt collar measure 3-4 inches down and make another tick mark.

three. Pick up the shirt and lay it on its side. So, when looking down at it, the side seam and sleeve is in the center. Find your tick marks and cut in a rounded motion to create the shape, as shown above.

four. At this time, feel free to hem the edges. Otherwise you're done! With the back wide open, it should be easy to lift in the front. And the collar should be loose enough to be able to keep and eye on things and adjust accordingly while nursing, as well. Not to mention, it's something you can just wear as a part of your outfit, and no one would be the wiser.

Spring Basics

clothing pictured above is from jcpenny.com

Reboot your wardrobe this spring. Some assembly is required, but with only the nine items above you can mix and match to create a new outfit for any occasion this season.

Keep in mind, that first purchases should stay close to plain, neutral shades, or simple patterns. And if budget allows, include a few more embellished pieces to add spice to the new wardrobe.

the checklist.

1. cardigan. neutral shades will complete any look, but picking a more vibrant color will also give some pop to any outfit.

2. long sleeve shirt. add a few simple plain or simple pattern 3/4 to long sleeve shirts.

3. simple tee.  skip the costly designer versions and add a variety to the wardrobe by buying a lot more of just cute inexpensive ones. then replace as needed.   

4. blouse. having one or two nice blouses is essential. something to combine with a skirt, or just something classy to dress up a jean outfit.  

5. skinny jean. once considered a trend, they are now a denim staple. especially one that convert quickly into a low capri, just by rolling up at the bottom once or twice. keep to darker shades of denim, for two reasons. one, darker denim can actually dress up an outfit, but still be casual all at the same time. two, a darker shade will flatter any shape.  

6. pedal pusher. also considered the modest short. pedal pushers should hit just below the knee.

7. full skirt. an a-line skirt can be worn casually with a simple tee, or dressed up with a nice blouse.

8. pencil skirt. a classic piece that should be tailored to your body. finding a pencil skirt that is meant for you may take a few tries. it maybe a simple sillouette, but there are many variations out there that are meant for differnt body shapes. if you have more curves, stay away from the stretch fabrics that cling; gravitate more towards loose fitting, but structured ones.

9. dress. a plain or simple dress, like above, can be converted into several differnt outfits just by adding a nice pull over sweater or cardigan. sprinkle on a few accesories like a belt, light weight scarf, or flower pin and "ta da" its a whole new outfit.                  

eman makeup

Today, I want to feature the makeup artist, Eman. She is a freelance artist with a stunning talent and execution for her craft. Eman maintains her very own site, blog, and youtube tutorials. Check them out, she has posts for about any look you could imagine.

eman makeup&hair tutorials

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I will begin blogging weekly. Only once a week. With featured stores, styles, diy, tips and tricks. Enjoy.

think vintage...

Photography by Laura Byrnes


If you haven't noticed, vintage styles are back!  Blushing demure dresses, posh high-waisted peddle pushers, and pin-up pumps can all be attributed to one of the most "modest" decades of our past. Hit up the thrift stores and assemble your own diggs, or take a look at the top shops below.

bettiepageclothing.com

stopstaringclothing.com

babygirlboutique.com

pinupgirlclothing.com

unique-vintage.com

etsy.com

this St. Patrick's Day

Find something at ETSY.COM

What is Etsy?

"Etsy is the world's most vibrant handmade marketplace. Etsy celebrates individual creativity in design and craftsmanship by connecting unique people, stories and items in a playful and meaningful way. Etsy provides a marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods and crafting supplies."

St. Patty's day is fast approaching, and unless you want to get pinched I suggest you find something green to wear. So why not accessorize with something adorable from Etsy!  Everything from cute baby shoes made to look like alligators, homemade pastel colored skinny ties, to emerald vintage inspired dresses. You can find it at Etsy. Pick up something for yourself, for the hubby, the whole family if you want. There is something for everyone on etsy.

This week's favorite

Shop Nordstrom.com
Alex Evenings Sequin Lace Overlay Sheath Dress $140

Currently @ Urban Outfitters

There isn't a huge selection of "modest" or garment appropriate attire at Urban Outfitters, but they do hit the mark on the few items they do carry.  After rummaging through the entire site, I found these two well crafted, beautiful dresses for the spring season. They also have a few tops that are worth sorting through... as well as some cute bottoms.

(urban outfitters is set as a "link" on the side bar to your right. as are all other website favorites.)

A Black Tie Affair

Prom, bridesmaids, and evening attire.

shop by style "modest"

tjformal.com (best selection and variety of modest dresses for any occassion.)
beautifullymodest.com
latterdaybride.com
unique-vintage.com
tidebuy.com

J. Crew Wedding

A bit on the expensive side, however very chic and modest. Check out the J. Crew Wedding.

The dress displayed on the left is Item # 30217

Shade

Today's feature store is SHADE.

SHADE is an all around wonderful store.  Great comfortable basics, dresses, vintage inspired swim suits, and stylish maternity.  They also offer free shipping and returns, as well as some great sales.

Summer Time

Summer is fast approaching, which means let the hunt for awesome swimsuits begin!

I've gone through many-a-many of swim wear sites, and found the most adorable, functional, and stylish swim suits that remain along the modest theme. In no particular order...

$ = $0-$30     $$ = $30-$60     $$$ = $60-$100

Girls4Sport: $$ :  This store is nothing but radtastical athletic/sport swim wear. From simple cute boyshort bottoms to sleeved shirts for riding the waves on your surfboard. If you wish to cover up a bit more, yet still look like a Bad Ace, this is the place. Long sleeves, short sleeves, racer back tanks, etc.

Hapari:  $$  :  Hapari is for every woman. Carries a vast selection of not only styles of swimwear, but also fabrics. They have some of the most adorable swim skirts I have ever seen as well.

Lime Ricki:  $$  :  Not a very wide selection, however the swim suits they carry are just so indie chic, I had to add it to the list. The fabrics are unique, and keep a vintage flair.

Swim Suits For All (Plus sizes from 8&up):  $$$ :  If you are a plus size girl, this is the place! The selection is spectacular, such a wide variety of swim wear styles and fabrics.

Unique Vintage:  $$$ :  This is my personal favorite.  They keep with the vintage styles of high waisted bottoms, the gathered one peices, and of course pin-up bikini's.  A bit on the more expensive side, but well worth the cuteness.

Shabby Apple

Shabby Apple's latest fashion line has been revealed, The Mad Hatter!  Inspired by Lewis Carrol's "Alice in Wonderland".  Beautiful prints and elegant lace. Explore and enjoy.

Mikarose

Mikarose is a clothing company that specializes in modest, elegant and fashionable dresses.

Mikarose designs can be seen almost at every modest website vendor. However, if you shop directly from Mikarose, the prices are quite cheaper since you will be buying strait from the source.

The Modest Bride

Finding the perfect wedding dress is quite the challenge, let alone discovering a modest one. During my search for my very own wedding dress, I discovered a few helpful sites with stylish, modern, yet very modest wedding dresses. The sites below are the ones that I found were the most affordable, unique and had the best selections.

1.  Dolly Couture:  Specializes in short length bridal gowns for the bride who wants to be unique, dance the night away and still feel she is wearing the most special dress of her life. They are dedicated to happy brides and creating any vision the bride may have for her big day.  Dolly Couture is committed to quality, affordablility and the ultimate satisfaction of thier customers.

2.  Abigail Wright Designs:  Our designs appeal to the most elegant and sophisticated brides, who are also looking for a more demure, modest look. We strive to provide a rich, classic alternative to the modest wedding gowns which have been the standard for so long.

3.  Beautifully Modest:  First in fashion. Elegant by design. Modest by choice.

4.  LatterDay Bride:  Your moment. LatterDayBride & Prom is the home for LDS wedding dresses. With over 75 modest wedding gowns, our modest wedding dresses come in popular styles. We have cap sleeve, three-quarter and long sleeve modest wedding dresses. We guarantee you will love our modest wedding gowns. LatterDayBride & Prom also carries a wide selection of modest bridesmaid dresses and modest prom dresses. Our modest formal dresses and prom dresses are available in an array of colors, and every modest prom dress is up-to-date.