Why There Are Denominations
Why are there different denominations in Christianity? One way of looking at it:
Different groups tolerate different sins.
In my church, for example, gluttony is much more socially acceptable than, say, wrath, to just choose an example from among the “seven deadly sins” (Greed, Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth , Envy, and Pride). What about your denomination? Because, well, we all agree that nobody’s perfect, right?
Which is the real reason for the season. Merry Christmas, beloved!
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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
Before I start putting together color groupings a la Brenda Kinsel’s Fashion Makeover: 30 Days to Diva Style!
In addition to what’s pictured here, I have a bracelet or two and an emerald ring that I like. Currently not in use due to metal allergies, I also have a couple of pairs of earrings which are sentimental and I plan on having remade when I get to it.
First photo (my everyday left hand):
- I like my watch: cordovan leather band, face dark in the center with medium gray ring, bright gold metal.
- For years I only wore a wedding band, then I inherited the unique anniversary ring. I could not have selected a style I like better, this suits my personality in every way (maybe there’s a clue there).
- See how shiny my thumb nail is? That’s because the nail kits from Israel that they sell in the mall really work!
Second photo, things I like:
- The pearls my hero gave me for Christmas a few years ago.
- His grandma’s pearls. The two can be worn together.
- The medium/large, twisty, silver hoops. If these were better metal, I would wear them all day long, many days of the week.
- Instead, I wear these small, real gold twisted hoops. And I am quite comfortable about it.
- Any suggestions on how a woman can wear a tie pin? I think that’s what that next piece - which I
stoleborrowed from my hero - is. I’m keeping it. - Generally I wear the Mickey Mouse pin to evening (Disney) theatrical events.
- The long “pearls” twist together with the clear crystal necklace. I admit, I’m a little afraid to wear it for fear of looking dated, but I’ve always liked it.
- VW Cuff links were also “borrowed” from the hero.
- In the summer I wear the pink flip-flop, regardless of the possibility that it looks dated. It suits me AND was picked out by a daughter and purchased by the hero.
Okay now, since we’re on the topic of musicals and I want to alleviate the tension the topic of accessories causes me, here’s today’s fun question:
If you were auditioning for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, what part would you want and, being magically gifted the ability to sing it, what song (from another show) would you sing?
Of course, I would want to be the Fairy Godmother, but today I can’t imagine singing anything but I’m dreaming of a White Christmas …
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Get Suitable Makeovers
Here, for those of you who enjoy makeover video, are two Get Suitable with Amy Verner of Globe and Mail makeovers (I just found this post languishing in my drafts with nothing but the links, I think credit for the tip goes to Wendy):
- Suitable jen, and another little video interview of Jennifer with the image consultants who did her over. Or should I say in?
- The guy makeover, which I greatly prefer. I love how they allowed him to stay a “mountain man”.
What I like about the Jen makeover: her hair. What I dislike: the colors. Black and white don’t relate to her personal coloring AT ALL. When will image experts begin thinking outside the (black) box? (They need to read Imogen’s black-busting post, as well as her How to Choose Your Perfect White.)
What are your favorite substitutes for black and white? Presently on my radar: pewter and ivory.
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Accessories as Infrastructure: Round 1
Previously posted, in Accessories: Embellishments or Infrastructure:
Without even doing the project I know what I need: necklaces.
- silver to support my hair color (I already have pearls),
- pink to add color near my face when wearing a neutral outfit, and
- brown to enhance my eyes and complete the infrastructure effect of brown buttons and belt.
Often when getting dressed, I know I need a third color near my face. Without a necklace (or scarf, but I don’t like them) my options are limited.
Spending a grand total of $25.41, here’s what I’ve found so far (mostly at Fred Meyer):
- silver and rose (pink) beads
- non-gold-tone earrings to coordinate with my pearls
- big brown tortoise-shell looking earrings
- wood pendant necklace
Both necklaces are convertible length.
This is a good start. When I get around to it, I’ll pile everything I have on the bed, sort it out, and take pictures of color groupings. But I’m still working through the wardrobe therapy part. When I think about wearing accessories, rather than getting excited like I do about, say, argyle or paisley, I get sort of a sick feeling. Like the feeling of losing one’s individuality. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
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How We Handle Filling Our Stockings
After listening to a radio program on Christmas Traditions, featuring blogger Trish Berg, I thought to re-run this.
Inspired by Jenn, who has been blogging about Christmas on the cheap, it suddenly occurs to me that we have a fabulous tradition that must be shared with as many people as possible:
Drawing Names For Stockings
This is for when the kids are all old enough to start helping with the shopping, although we started before the youngest was in elementary school. Just match the teams up carefully, so nobody is shopping with someone who is shopping for them.
Draw names from a hat and form shopping teams. Each person gets a $10 bill; that is all that may be spent on the entire contents of the stocking for the person they are shopping for. Any change left is also put into the stocking. Everyone shops at the same time, at the same store, carefully avoiding one another, of course. We choose Fred Meyer, they have a wide range of items including clothing and groceries.
BTW, this book has a corny name, but it looks like alot of fun!
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Formal Wardrobe
(Almost) my entire formal wardrobe:
Ball gown: purchased thrift this year for $1, with brand-new tags still attached. I love it! But where will I ever wear it?
Evening gown: not brand-new, although it might as well be. Purchased the same shopping trip as the dress above, and for the same price! Plans to wear this include a fancy dessert out with my daughters and their friends, where we can all dress up. Preferring to precisely embody the epitome of propriety, I probably won’t wear this to my hero’s company holiday party.
Separates: IMO, this look is a little matronly, but apparently that’s okay because when I actually wore it to an event the other night (with silk long pants under!) I received very generous and very genuine compliments from RLFs whose opinions matter. Like my daughter, who said it doesn’t matter if it looks matronly because it looks good. And my real-life fashion hero, the young mom in our circle who I consider the most artistically styled. I’ll leave it to you RLFs to figure out who that is 
Missing from this post: the silver, three-quarter sleeve, silk-and-metallic top that makes the skirt above into a dress. Also a similar, sleeveless, red combo. And a party dress. (But if I ever had the appropriate place to where it, and I could work up the nerve, I’d wear my mom’s wedding dress as a party dress.)
I think part of what makes the formal lifestyle segment such a challenge, and brings about the peer pressure to eliminate it, is the whole cost-per-wear thing. On the other hand, thrifting (or even borrowing) formal-wear can bring it into the realm of reason. BTW, the gunmetal skirt was also $1, with the tags on it still, and I’ve worn it several times, as well as loaning it to a friend to wear with her own sweater.
Cocktail clothes are another subject.
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Who Wears Shoes to Bed?
Julia asks:
On a similar topic, what is up with wearing outdoor shoes in bed? Our son just started going to preschool and they have children going to bed with their outdoor shoes on! This is in the middle of November in Colorado. The childcare is very highly recommended, not to mention costing us a bundle. Does anyone have suggestions on how to deal with this? Is it normal for kids to wear shoes in bed? Should we complain and ask that our son is allowed to take shoes off? I am so unprepared for the whole issue, I did not even believe my son when he first told me they keep shoes on.
Has anyone else experienced this?
My thought is, yes, you should request that your son be allowed to sleep without shoes. After all, you are the parent.
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Wardrobe Therapy Weeks 2 & 3
… the dash-through version. Aka my entire everyday winter wardrobe in a single post. Refer to Convertible Everyday Winter Template for details on my winter uniform template.
Tops (which would have been week 2). Some discussion of the colors of and their combining took place recently back here.
Primarily leisure, three cashmere turtlenecks: light coral pink, light heather gray (my “sweatshirt“), and dark heathery brown. Or melanin hemoglobin color, hair color, and eye color. I also have an ancient merino wool turtleneck, which looks exactly like the brown one pictured here, presently employed as a painting shirt (not like for painting the house, but for attending watercolor class and for painting sets down at the studio).
Exclusively leisure, five pullover sweaters: light fair-isle, brown cotton thermal vee, gray merino vee(mostly for “painting”, see above), black crew (almost scoop), and oatmeal heather vee. Not terribly exciting, are they?
Although when combined with one of these shirts, most of which cross back and forth from leisure to casual, the color combos get a little more interesting. Surprisingly, I have discovered recently that the oatmeal heather is exciting with the white or pink, okay with the print, and downright boring with the brown. Hmmm.
I have two cashmere cardigans, and I’m not certain where they fit in the process. By spells they turn up with dressier stuff, but I wouldn’t be afraid to wear them for knocking around either. Especially the pink one. Purchased at Value Village for $1, it’s already been through several winters with me as a crew neck; but when recently it began feeling a little snug (okay, it was a torture device), I cut the front open, serged it, and … voila! A cardigan!
Bottoms and jackets, week 3.
To qualify to be pictured here, the jacket had to fit. My paisley didn’t qualify on the basis that over any of the blouses pictured here it becomes a torture device.
The charcoal trousers have a matching jacket, but it doesn’t fit well. I am considering paying real money to have it altered, as the trousers fit fabulously.
My winter jean collection, from left: flannel-lined straight legs, really old bootcuts for tucking, less old bootcuts for kneeling on the floor with the kids, and my good dark skinny jeans.
Phew! I feel virtuous, having posted something tangible and fashion-related. And my everyday winter wardrobe’s not in bad shape either. Now, for the sake of discussion, would you suggest one item to add and one to delete from this mix?
Updated to add: Karen outdid herself and sent in a polyvore. I love this stuff! Thanks Karen!
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