The caption
explains itself. Today’s photo of the day:
Monday 15 September 2014
WHO YOU ARE.
Hey peeps! I have been trying to bring something like this
your way but I didn’t know how to go about it. But with God’s help it’s now a
reality. I know I’m not going to be done with this issue or topic at a go but I’m
going to take it in parts because there is a whole lot to talk about on who you are.
THE DIVA PRINCIPLE FOR EVERYDAY LIVING: THE DIVA PRINCIPLE FOR TODAY IS…
I love to watch people eat my food. They love to eat it. And I love to watch. That is my satisfaction. They don’t have to say a word; the smile on their face says it all.
Friday 12 September 2014
WHEN ACCESSORIES GIVE THE EXTRA OOMPH! WANT TO KNOW HOW?
Every woman wants to look good, leave heads spinning back and
also cause the oomph factor everywhere they go to. BTW. The oomph I’m referring
to is the energy and vibe in an outfit. I’m particularly talking about an extra oomph that you can add to an
already gorgeous look. Let’s do this;
FRIDAY FASHION AND BEAUTY TIPS.
The “Friday
Fashion and Beauty tips edition” is normally not everybody’s favorite edition.
But you know I love you too much not to tell you the truth. I have a few
fashion truths for you today. Some you may love and some not so much, but it
still remains an FV fact. Boo yah!
THE DIVA PRINCIPLE FOR EVERYDAY LIVING: THE DIVA PRINCIPLE FOR TODAY IS…
Receiving the desires of your heart is extremely reliant on
how open you are to blessing others and giving of yourself. It is more blessed
to give than to receive because giving always guarantees you a return greater
than you expected, while simply receiving ends the moment the action has been
rendered.
Thursday 11 September 2014
THE SHOE PHILOSOPHY: HIGH TOP SNEAKERS.
This is one of my favorite editions because we get to discuss shoes.
In case you didn’t know I love shoes and I have an affinity for them. Now don’t
blame me just yet, I think you should blame the peeps that keep coming up with
such fabulous art. We would be checking out the philosophy behind the “High top
sneakers”. Don’t you just love the sound of it? I know I do.
THE DIVA PRINCIPLE FOR EVERYDAY LIVING: THE DIVA PRINCIPLE FOR TODAY IS…
“Everyone, for the most part, wants to know they have value, they
are cared for, and they matter. When we open our doors to people, all of the
above are confirmed in their hearts and minds”.
Wednesday 10 September 2014
NEON IS THE NEW ON.
Well ladies this is not a farfetched term. We have all pretty much heard
about neon even if we didn’t clearly know what it was then. But I’m guessing
most of us do because it has become quite popular in the fashion scene. Neon
evolved from chemistry as a gaseous element. After its discovery it was mostly
used for inventions then in the 80’s, some fashion designers captured the color
of neon from all the inventions made from neon during the 80’s most especially
the illuminated glow sticks held out at parties.
LIFESTYLE AND INSPIRATION: WHAT IS CHRISTIAN FASHION?
A beautiful morning to you guys. I trust you had a
wonderful night rest, remember as proverbs 31 woman our rest is priceless. Well
guys I was surfing the web studying and I stumbled upon this article and it got
me thinking. I just had to share it with you guys. It was published on
September 11th, 2006. It was written by Joe Spies in Relevant Magazine. It’s a
must read for every P31 woman. Take your time and really digest this, it’s
worth your time. Here goes…
"Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with
ideas, the way we live, what is happening."—Coco Chanel
Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel found inspiration not just in her fellow Parisians but also in the air she breathed and the life she lived. Fashion consumed her, but not simply the clothes worn by the women bustling through the Left Bank. She was fascinated with the desire to express lifestyle and ideas through clothing. For Chanel, fashion was this expression that made simple body coverings into fashion statements.
Since Chanel launched her career 80 years ago, has this definition changed? I think not. Designers seek inspiration in the elements that surround them, and consumers seek new ways to express themselves. Clothing is the primary vehicle for self-expression. This medium demonstrates creativity and individuality by revealing a bit of your personality.
Your fashion choices make statements about the type of person you aspire to be.
Legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel found inspiration not just in her fellow Parisians but also in the air she breathed and the life she lived. Fashion consumed her, but not simply the clothes worn by the women bustling through the Left Bank. She was fascinated with the desire to express lifestyle and ideas through clothing. For Chanel, fashion was this expression that made simple body coverings into fashion statements.
Since Chanel launched her career 80 years ago, has this definition changed? I think not. Designers seek inspiration in the elements that surround them, and consumers seek new ways to express themselves. Clothing is the primary vehicle for self-expression. This medium demonstrates creativity and individuality by revealing a bit of your personality.
Your fashion choices make statements about the type of person you aspire to be.
Fashion is inspiration, not just a simple method to hide your birthday suit.
(Otherwise, we'd all be wandering the streets in muu muus!) Contemporary
fashion is dominated by so-called "lifestyle brands," providing
consumers with the chance to align themselves with pre-packaged ideals. If
you're rockin' some threads from DC Shoe Co., we know you're a skater or at
least living the skate lifestyle. In a culture where first impressions are
critical, we create connections with one another based on these social cues and
attribute values to strangers based on their clothing.
And so we must ask the question: How is the "Christian" lifestyle represented in fashion? At the very least, can a "Christian" style be found amidst the chaos of fashion?
Nailing down a Christian "style" would be impossible. We are blessed to have people from all walks of life gather with us in worship every day. Faux-hawked indie-rock hipsters, blinged-up urban MCs and overall-wearing plumbers in rural Arkansas are all represented. We certainly don't look to our church elders for guidance, as I would doubt many of you take fashion tips from your pastor. "Look at those sexy new robes he's wearing this Sunday." No, I don't think so.
Despite an incoherent style among Christians, where are the brands that reflect the Christian lifestyle? First we must ask whether it is even possible to define the Christian lifestyle. The basic tenets of the Christian life are something on which we can generally agree. We lead a lifestyle of high ideals and commonality in our failures. Together we seek communal worship and create opportunities to spread the Good News. Our lifestyle is rooted in fellowship and faith and anchored in a search for meaning and truth. Our responsibilities in fellowship are not simply to worship together, but to live and speak the message of hope, love and grace.
And so we must ask the question: How is the "Christian" lifestyle represented in fashion? At the very least, can a "Christian" style be found amidst the chaos of fashion?
Nailing down a Christian "style" would be impossible. We are blessed to have people from all walks of life gather with us in worship every day. Faux-hawked indie-rock hipsters, blinged-up urban MCs and overall-wearing plumbers in rural Arkansas are all represented. We certainly don't look to our church elders for guidance, as I would doubt many of you take fashion tips from your pastor. "Look at those sexy new robes he's wearing this Sunday." No, I don't think so.
Despite an incoherent style among Christians, where are the brands that reflect the Christian lifestyle? First we must ask whether it is even possible to define the Christian lifestyle. The basic tenets of the Christian life are something on which we can generally agree. We lead a lifestyle of high ideals and commonality in our failures. Together we seek communal worship and create opportunities to spread the Good News. Our lifestyle is rooted in fellowship and faith and anchored in a search for meaning and truth. Our responsibilities in fellowship are not simply to worship together, but to live and speak the message of hope, love and grace.
With that said where is the clothing that reflects this lifestyle? If skaters,
snowboarders, preppies and jet-setters all have their brands, shouldn't we?
Maybe secular fashion responds adequately to our Christian value system? Does
Christian fashion exist, and if it does, how responsive to this lifestyle is
it? How do we as Christians currently express our lifestyle and value system?
Where are our brands that help us build community? Where are the clothes
that provide us a chance to express ourselves in a creative way?
The good news: There are Christian brands out there for us. The bad news: it's certainly not all good. Try Googling "Christian clothing." You can find countless peddlers of "witness wears" (that stuff that literally screams "JESUS!!!") Does this really help us "witness," or does this lead to debate and overall negativity about Christians in general? I believe that unfortunately it does the latter. These messages can be quite polarizing and at best are worn only in the community of believers. This does not always provide opportunities to spark positive conversations in which we can spread the Word.
There are, however, some cool companies out there, promoting positive lifestyles with a faith-inspired message. One such example is California action sports brand Disciple. Says Jason Lowrym, owner/designer of Disciple, "Our fundamental beliefs guide everything we do, from our clean and subtle design approach to the athletes we work with. We strive to live up to the concept of 'disciple' everyday." Messenger, a North Carolina-based fashion brand, ties every design to scripture that provides daily reminder and inspiration in the everyday, without making any overt or explicit statements. Companies such as Ephraim, Simple Letter and Emunah pursue similar inspiration and create great product.
The good news: There are Christian brands out there for us. The bad news: it's certainly not all good. Try Googling "Christian clothing." You can find countless peddlers of "witness wears" (that stuff that literally screams "JESUS!!!") Does this really help us "witness," or does this lead to debate and overall negativity about Christians in general? I believe that unfortunately it does the latter. These messages can be quite polarizing and at best are worn only in the community of believers. This does not always provide opportunities to spark positive conversations in which we can spread the Word.
There are, however, some cool companies out there, promoting positive lifestyles with a faith-inspired message. One such example is California action sports brand Disciple. Says Jason Lowrym, owner/designer of Disciple, "Our fundamental beliefs guide everything we do, from our clean and subtle design approach to the athletes we work with. We strive to live up to the concept of 'disciple' everyday." Messenger, a North Carolina-based fashion brand, ties every design to scripture that provides daily reminder and inspiration in the everyday, without making any overt or explicit statements. Companies such as Ephraim, Simple Letter and Emunah pursue similar inspiration and create great product.
All of these aforementioned companies do one amazing
thing—they initiate a positive conversation for us. By wearing a hip shirt that
contains a meaningful spiritual message, we can inspire our friends to say,
"Hey, cool shirt!" By wearing something that helps you express your
values as a Christian, you may be able to follow their compliment with an
opportunity to reach an open soul.
If "witness wear" is the status quo, then the so-called Christian fashion of today is ready to be supplanted by the positive messages we truly seek to express. We're ready to tear down the walls and build anew. Let us create creative forms of expression that represent the creative nature of our faith with designs and words of hope, love and grace. Sometimes the less you speak, the more you are heard. Express yourself and be inspired by the Christian lifestyle in every aspect of it.
If "witness wear" is the status quo, then the so-called Christian fashion of today is ready to be supplanted by the positive messages we truly seek to express. We're ready to tear down the walls and build anew. Let us create creative forms of expression that represent the creative nature of our faith with designs and words of hope, love and grace. Sometimes the less you speak, the more you are heard. Express yourself and be inspired by the Christian lifestyle in every aspect of it.
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