Sunday, December 27, 2009

New Year New You

I just love the feelings I get at the onset of a new year. An entire twelve months of possibilities, opportunities, and new beginnings. I plan (with the help of God Almighty), to live in divine health (I'm so sick of saying lose weight), get to a healthy weight, create an atmospher of positivity and love within my family, discover a brand new layer and level of love and passion with my husband, work hard on my lipgloss line, continue to build myself as a professional esthetician, and go full force with the message of modesty.

I hope that this new year of 2010 brings all of you joy and dreams finally fufilled. Remeber that with God, all things are possible. All you need to do is eliminate the negativity from your mind and spirit, and set forth on the wonderful course that he has set for you.

I hope all of you will help me this year bring the message of modesty to women of all ages. Be that becon of light and an exapmle of true femininity and beauty with me. I will leave you all on this positive note. You have the power (with God) to have the type of life you always dreamed of. Be blessed and be modest both in dress and in spirit!!

Happy 2010,
Raveena

Monday, December 7, 2009

More Fall/Winter Fashions




Morocco
Morocco by Mishou featuring Diesel jeans











Celebrity Street style :Sienna Miller
Celebrity Street style :Sienna Miller by Fashionmint(Catching up & Busy) featuring Matthew Williamson shoes











Items in this set:
Lime satin frill front shirt - Formal - Shirts & blouses - Tops -...
Womens Miso Double Button Checked Jacket, 60 GBP
petite stretch vintage cord skirt - chocolate, $40
Stella McCartney Corduroy velvet boots, $430
Brown Corduroy Equestrian Style Handbag - Vintage clothing from Rokit...
























Let me know how you like the outfit combinations!!!

What Men Really Think

These are some interesting Youtube Videos on Young Boys & Men on how they really feel about modesty and women's clothing in general.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlMiKZbK_FM



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9M-6UlgTtM

Thursday, December 3, 2009

To Be Free or To Be Sexy? That Is The Real Question

Why does it matter how I dress? Who cares anyways? Isn't how I dress is my business? These are all valid questions, and I sometimes get these questions as a  response when speaking with women of all ages about the topic of dressing modestly.

Actually it amazes me at the number of young women who look at me like I'm completely CRAZY, for suggesting that they not show their cleavage and cover up their legs so that they can reclaim their respect and the power of their sexuality. Somehow they can't make the connection that the style of clothing (or lack of clothing) they chose to wear  is sending a powerful message that they can be used for sexual conquest, or simply not taken seriously. They idolize women like Kim Kardashian (who's only claim to  fame is her sex video scandal), and Britney Spears, thinking that by dressing more seductivley they can perhaps have a piece of the fanatsy that men will desire them the same way those women, and many other female celebs are desired.

The truth of the matter, is that for a lot of  women the fantasy that they fufill through dressing seductivley is a double edged sword,because the reality of life is that a book is often judged for its cover, and if the old expression, "Dress for the position you want", is true, then many women have it totally twisted. Why would you dress in a way that adveritises how great you are in bed, when what you really want is a stable, healthy, relationship, with marriage in the horizion?

I believe that the free love, sexual revolution of the 60's has back fired, in one way or another, on many, dare I say most women. The sexual movement that was supposed to set us free from the prude ideas of yester year, and make us equal to men, have indeed enslaved us. How many women are emotionally enslaved, unable to trust and fully love, because they have given their gift of sex away to so many men that didn't really love them? How many teen girls are mothers and the guy they gave their"love" to is no where to be seen? How many of us are struggling from the guilt of leaving our kids in daycare or with the nanny, because we have to work, or having to make choices between the family or the job? Be sexy, must stay sexy, ok over 40 must get botox, it's ok to have a one night stand, if guys can do it, then we can do it mentality, where has it really gotten us? Are we really free? Or are we over worked, under appreciated, stressed out, used and abused, trying to be a superwoman, when we weren't created for that?

 We are at a crital point in history, or should I say herstory. When our daughters; little sisters, cousins and younger friends are  choosing anal sex as a way to "save" their virginity? When young teens think it's cute to be pregnant, and when women think it's ok to have multiple sex partners with no sort of commitment, because men do it all the time, I think there is a problem, don't you? I mean just the other day I read of a report about the new teen trend of "Sexting", and where a 13 year old girl hung herself (just a few weeks ago) due to the ridicule she recieved after a nude photo that she sent to a boy she liked ciruclated at her school and on the internet. She was 13 people!!!!! What will our legacy be to future generations of daughters?

I know that dressing modestly isn't going to save us from all the problems that we face as women, but I wish you all could have a taste of what it feels like to remove yourself from the over sexed energy our society  thrives on, just by covering up. I know it sounds so stupid, but it's so true. I discovered it for myself when I started dressing modestly, it's kind of like unplugging yourself from the matrix. Since I no longer openly display my sexuality with my clothing, when I go places now, dressed to impress of course, I get looks from men, but it's not the same, they are looks of intrigue and respect. I get doors opened for me , and hats tipped at me, I get comments of you are so beautiful, your energy just radiates, not hey baby, you lookin soooo fine today or wow you got a lot of junk in yo trunk type comments. Let it be said that I am a happily married woman, and not looking for attention at all, but these are just my observations, plain and simple. It's what I wanted all along. Yes we are free to work, vote, pursue our dreams, happiness, and all of those things, and I am as thankful as the next woman for the Women's Suffrage Movement, but don't you long to be treated like the lady of yesteryear. To be courted and wooed, to be romanced, and treasured? We have the power to have all that and more, but lowering our standards is not going to get us what we want.

The thing that I realized, is that God created us equal to men from the very beginning. God said that it was not good for Man to be alone. I think that is interesting that he didn't say it's not good for Woman to be alone. I think God created woman self sufficient and so equip, that  he knew that we could fair off better alone than men. They need us, we need each other, but they really need us. We as women are precious commodity, and when something is considered precious commodity, it is valued and will be worked hard for in order to obtain. I believe that if every woman realized this about themselves, they would make men work a little harder, because men value what they have to work hard for much more than what is given to them for free. When they work hard this is when we reclaim what we wanted all along .....respect and true sexual power!

Ok well that is my food for thought for the evening, hopefully the message resounds in the minds, hearts, and souls of  some of you reading this. I hope that each of you are blessed and enlighten. Have a great evening!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Creative Ways to Layer

These outfit combinations are so fly!!! Whether you wear hijab or not, I think you will find something you will love.


View 'Denim' on Polyvore

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Fall Outfits

Elaine From Clothed Much for Sensibly Styled

Pics from Sensibly Styled Site


Hijabi Fashionista


From Muslim Girl Magazine







Thursday, November 26, 2009

Plus Size Love

These are some cute fashions for our Plus Sized Modest Fashionistas from http://www.torrid.com/  Check them out!!!















































Monday, November 23, 2009

Somewhat Disturbing Ad





These two pics where in the girls part of a popular clothing store my daughter and I went to at our local mall here in Puerto Rico. The store is called Kress. I was somewhat disturb by the message the 2 ads sent. What do you all think?

Thursday, November 19, 2009

More Places To Shop!!!

Ok, You will be very excited to know that I have been hard at work searching for more sites that are dedicated to modest STYLISH clothing, cause honestly, some of the stuff out there is modest, but looks like something puritan women wore back in the 17th or 18th century. So the sites that make the cut are as follows:

Funky Frum, I found their website to be very clean and professional looking. Easy to use, clothes were very nice, they had a wide variety of styles and sizes, and the prices were moderate.

 http://www.funkyfrum.com/

Christa-Taylor.com is another great website, I love their dresses and will be making several purchases from there next week. Their clothes selection will have you looking fly for any occasion and easily take you from a day time office look, to dinner with friends.

http://www.christa-taylor.com/

We all know swimwear can be a big issue when it comes to modesty, but I think Lime Ricki hit a home run when it comes to modest swimwear that won't have you looking like a grandma at the beach or that next pool party.

http://www.limericki.com/



Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Modest Fashion Inspiration From Around The Globe


(Note: I am not Muslim, but I respect all religions, and I love the shirt and tunic that the ladies have on, quiet as kept, the hijab is cute too.)



(Totally Love this Combo)



(Great Way To Dress Up T-Shirt & Jeans)



( Too Cute For The Fall)




(Ok, the girl needs on some pants...lol, but this would be great with some jeans!)




(I love this east indian inspired tunic)


( I totally LOVE these, soooo feminine)



(This is a little on the short side, but nothing that a pair of jeans or leggings, and a cami underneath wouldn't solve.)


(East Indian)


(East Indian)


(Japanese)


(From a Japanese Teen Magazine)


(African Inspired Tunic)



(Really Cute Headscarf aka Muslima Fashion)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Sensibly Styled

Ok Modest Fashionistas, I found the most wonderful resource this morning. The site name is Sensibly Styled.com, and basicly they help you find cute, stylish, modern fashions from every day stores like Charlotte Ruse, Old Navy, and places like that. It is a must go to fashion resource for anyone who needs an image makeover, or wants the latest on what's hot in modest fashion. I am soooooooo loving this site. Please visit this one.