Roll 'em Up!

I have seen the rolled up pants look a lot lately, but I have to say I am not a fan of the way most stars have been wearing them. Mostly because they are trying to bring back the 90's grunge, which frankly I was never a fan of. (For all those who saw what I wore in the 90's, pretend you didn't because I now know what I looked like!).

So as I was browsing through a fashion magazine, I saw Gwenyth Paltrow pulling off this rolled up pants look rather well. And so she is my inspiration for this blog post today.

She paired it with a blazer! I love it :)

Moral of the story? Grab a pair of those skinny jeans you own and roll them up, but keep the roll small to wear them like you see in the picture. Throw on a sweater or loose tee, strap on some heels or boots and your off!

Now we have a way to wear this fun rolled up look, without looking like we rolled out of bed!

"Talk to me Goose"

I hope everyone got that Top Gun reference! It only makes sense to use it since today I am talking about the aviator leather jacket :) I cannot pretend that this jacket is one of the things that I pulled out of the closet with dust on it because it is the jacket I probably wear the most. This is the jacket that makes me pray for cold weather just so I can wear it!

The thing is, my friend recently re-addicted me to Smallville and I have spent the last 2 months catching up on the seasons I have missed. And as I was catching up on season 9 Lois wears the cutest outfit and it reminded me of an aviator and I loved it!!

So this is my inspiration for this blog post! Isn't it so cute?! Ok, well I think it is and so I created my own version of the outfit:

A loose fitting shirt underneath my aviator leather jacket, zipped up and topped off with a great scarf! Ta-da! So easy. And just one more way for me to wear my favorite leather jacket :)

A Visit From The 5th Grade

Ok, don't laugh when I tell you this because it will show you just how much of a pack-rat I am, but in my search through my closet I found this denim shirt that I have had since 5th grade. In fact, I would dare say that I have not worn it since then. And this is part of the reason that I started this challenge :) To stop buying new clothes and just figure out how to wear the ones that I have....since 5th grade. (I am just still a little shocked at my inability to throw anything out.)

So, denim has become the new in thing, but just because denim is in didn't mean this shirt was:

Ok, first let me tell you all the reasons I was not wearing this shirt:

1.  It reminds me of an 80's farmer.

2.  It is too short, and the sides go up really high so it just adds to the lack of length.

3.  Not very flattering :)


So what to do with this shirt? First I needed to tackle the length. I needed to find a way to wear it so that it was not an issue. The best way? A high-waisted skirt. No plaid because that would add to the farmer problem, but something feminine because denim isn't the most feminine fabric on the planet. Also, a high-waisted skirt would help with the "not flattering" part because it would bring it in at the waist.

So I added a ruffly high-waisted skirt, a silver sequin belt, a silver bangle bracelet, a multi-chain brown necklace, and some brown bootie shoes and here's what I got.

Not too shabby :) 

I'm going to be honest, I almost gave up on this shirt, but now i'm glad I didn't! It's days like these that I can appreciate being a pack-rat and never being able to let anything go :)

Obsessed With Cuff Pants

I have to say that if one trend has caught my attention and obsessive tendencies, it is DEFINITELY the cuff pant. So cute, and modest all on their own. Now be careful, because we are not talking 80's MC Hammer pants (which I owned, in almost every color. Don't judge), or pirate pants. Be careful that you are picking a neutral color like black or gray because that is the difference between 2010 fall fashion and 1985 fashion.

I am loving the comfy aspect of the pants, and also the way that you can wear them with just about anything. My personal preference? Cuff pants, with a loose fitting tee or dress it up with a more elegant shirt. Whatever you do, wear them with heals. Pick boots and you have a pirate. Flats might work, but be careful that they are not making these comfy pants look more like sweats.

Here's the pics to help you love the look: (Now, some are immodest, but remember the cardigan could fix those!)

These are my favorite! Personally though, I would have hemmed them up because the length is making her legs looks shorter than they are.

This is a cute cuff pant from Modcloth.com (you know, that cyber boutique I can't get enough of?)

Have fun with this look! I know I will :)

A Little Lace Goes A Long Way

I know I have been on a cardigan kick, and I promise I will take a break...right after this post! I have found a simple, easy, and did I mention cheap, way to update your old cardigan. And as this is a blog is about sharing fashion secrets, I would love to share mine with you.

Lace has been everywhere, but be careful cause a little lace goes a long way, and too much...well...lets just leave that to late night gentleman's clubs. A wonderful example of how it can be done right? Well, here are some pics! But remember to keep reading after the pics, and I will show you how to create that chic look in a oh so simple way.

Cute right?! I just love the feminine touch! Ok, so here is the first step to creating this look at the price of just a few dollars:

Step 1:

Get yourself some uber cute lace. I got mine from Hobby Lobby, but even Walmart is stocked with this wonderful fabric decor.

Step 2:

Measure it to the cardigan. You will want to decide if you want the lace to go all the way from the top to the bottom of the cardigan, or if you want the lace to end when you reach the design on the bottom (if it has one like this cardigan does).

Step 3:

Ok, once you have your lace cut to measure, you will need to pin the lace next to the band the buttons are on. You will do this for both sides of the cardigan (the band with buttons and the band with button holes).

Step 4:

Sew the lace onto the cardigan with one line, pretty close to the edge of the lace and the beginning of the band. Then you will sew the bottom of the lace to the cardigan, and the top of the lace to the top of the cardigan. This should secure the lace if it is not to ruffly. If it is ruffly (like mine is in the picture), then you can just sew small sections of the outer part of the lace to the cardigan. These sections should be so small that you won't see them, and for my cardigan I only needed 3 small sections to hold it to the cardigan firmly, but with the small sections it still lets the lace bubble up and add dimension. Again, however, you don't have to do that if you don't want, and you won't have to if you choose a lace that sits flat when you pull it straight. If you do pick a lace like this then you will make sew two lines down the length of the lace: one near the button band, and the other down the middle. If you do this, make sure the thread is the same color as the lace.

Step 5:

Ta da!

This is the cardigan I finished! You know it was easy if I could do it. Now go make a cute and stylish cardigan of your very own for the price of lace and thread. Good Luck!

The Sundress, Just For Summer?

This post is in reference to the question posted by my good friend Kristen :) Can we wear a white tee under a tube top dress/sundress? YES WE CAN! (technically it is a free country and you can do what you want, but fashionably, it is a yes!).

First reason why...I found it in Vogue. (Did I find a picture of a tank over a white shirt in Vogue...I think you know the answer to that question). It is a simple and easy way to make that sundress work in a modest way.

Now maybe you are asking yourself "why is she talking about the sundress and it is fall, almost winter?". This is a wonderful question, and the reason is that the sundress is PERFECT for fall, and here are some pictures to prove it!

This one is my absolute favorite, and I am thinking about wearing it tomorrow in fact! I am sure that everyone has tights, a cardigan, and a belt. Done, you have yourself a fall outfit with your little summer sundress.

Colorful tights were in last season, and they are definitely in this season. They are also perfect to keep your legs warm and of course to look fall chic in your cute sundress.

Get all of the wear you can out of your sundress by just pairing it with simple accessories! And (drum roll please) the biggest reason to talk about sundresses right now?........Because they are on sale! Stores are going to be putting them on clearance now that summer is over, but you know the secret now. So go get yourself a new one, or spruce up the one you have. Good luck!



**And remember, if ever you have a question about something you would like to modify to be modest or really about anything, just email me at modestfashionsense@gmail.com and I will add it to my blog. If you are thinking it, it's a good bet someone else has too, so lets all work together to be chic and stylish while keeping our standards :)

How To Wear The Simple Tank Top

Now I am hoping when you read the title that your immediate thought was not "I know how to do that, I just throw it over a tee shirt". Bad girl! That is the last thing I want you doing with those tank tops.

Thank goodness for fall and the amazing cardigan! This may seem like the easy obvious fix to cover up what the tank top doesn't, but you would be surprised just how many tanks I see over a white shirt. If I were to suggest any accessory for this fall it would be a scarf and a cardigan.

There are many reasons why the common cardigan cover-up is such a good idea. First, layers are always in. When you layer up with a cardigan it adds that special touch to any outfit. Second, cardigans are super comfy. You don't feel like dressing up for the day, but don't want to look like you just stepped out of bed? Great, you can satisfy that urge to by comfy with a tank top, cardigan and a cute fabric scarf. Lastly, the cardigan is very feminine.

So here are some images of cardigans that I love, and the looks that are easy to create with probably whatever is already in your closet!

The comfy chic look

Just because that tank top you have has ruffles, doesn't mean a cardigan doesn't work perfect over it, in fact, it makes it look even better!

Bwahahaha, Ok, I'm sorry, but I couldn't help put this picture up. See, it looks awful. No more ladies. Say "NO" to the tee shirt and "YES" to the fabulous cardigan :)