I challenge YOU to 7 days.....in a dress...

...or skirt...whichever you prefer. =)

Happy New Year!
I hope that 2009 was a wonderful year
for each and everyone of you
and that twenty-ten will be even better!

And, ladies, what better way to welcome the new year then to do a little challenge?

....no, I don't mean the typical new year's resolutions type challenge...lose weight, work out, be nice etc.

I'm actually referring to Feelin' Feminine's 7 Days in a Dress Challenge!

This is a challenge to wear dresses/skirts....for one week. If you don't usually wear dresses/skirts...or even if you do...I'd encourage you to participate as much as you can. For me, this is a great way to prove to myself and the world that Biblical femininity DOES indeed exist and that we are NOT ashamed of who we are. Women. Ladies. Gals. Females. Equal yet, positively and uniquely distinct and different from Men. Gentlemen. Fellas'. Males. Which many Bible verses confirm. Both equally important and at the same time different. Nothing to be ashamed of or upset about.

I know many of you who read my blog share my convictions to be modest, chaste, lovely, pure, feminine.
But, when we look around at the "norm", movies, magazines, internet, even friends and family; sometimes it just feels hopeless, like we're alone and that we're the only ones with these convictions...and so, I hope this challenge not only challenges but, also encourages. You are not alone.

As 1st Peter 3 boldly and clearly states...our end goal is not to be stylish or attractive (not that those in and of themselves are entirely wrong but, we must always dress keeping 1st Timothy 2:9-10 in mind) but, it is to have a meek and quiet spirit.

And, with all that. I will get on to my version of the challenge and it's details. I am hosting this month's challenge (you can read Miss Lisa's post about it and again, the main challenge post) so, if you decide to join the challenge please come back here and add your link to the list.

Alright, so...the challenge starts today (the 1st of January and ends the 7th)

1. Wear a different skirt or dress each day of the week, have fun! Get creative! Look like the daughter of the King you are!
As the challenge guidelines state,
"...you can easily be modest and fashionable at the same time. Being modest and feminine doesn't mean wearing a skirt that covers your toes and a shirt that comes all the way up to your neck, or has dull colors. No! You can be modest, feminine, lovely, beautiful and stylish all at the same time! Put on a hat if you want; Dress up with some jewelry and fix your hair in a lovely fashion. Fix your hair a different way each day of the challenge week. Be creative and try new hairstyles. Show us pictures of daily activities of you in your skirts. Show us how you can look modest and feminine, yet with some added style."
I wholeheartedly agree!

2. Change up your hair each day...this is the challenging part for me....ahhhh!

3. Post a picture (or a whole photo shoot...fun!) of your outfit each day on your blog.
I can't wait to see your posts!

4. Add your link to the list!
I would love it if you could not only add a link to your site but, each day actually add a link to the specific, individual blog posts with your outfits.
This way myself and others won't have to dig too incredibly hard (I say this cause I was trying to find some previous challenge posts...ahhh...) to find your posts related to the challenge.
If you don't I'll survive but, it seemed like a good way to stay organized to me. =)

It's somewhere around 2:40 AM here (Alaska) so, I'm gonna' turn in but, once again hope you have a happy new year and looking forward to seeing your outfits...

God bless,
~Unknown Artist