Hey Beauts! I uploaded a tutorial on this hairstyle and wanted to share it with you. See the video and pictures below and I pray this inspires you! <3
Hey Beauties, I pray you are well. I wanted to
discuss fashion on a budget and my perspective on this.
So basically, I do not want to give the impression
that I am loaded with cash and can afford pricey things! To me that is not the
goal in life. My main goal is to be content with what I have and make the most
of it. I want to highlight the importance of looking presentable and making an
effort at all times. Why not? The way we present says a lot about us and
impacts the way we are treated. It would be nice if people took us for who we
are, well dressed or not. But we live in the world, so it does not always
work like that.
My perspective is that, every day is a celebration
because of who I serve. So with my dressing and all round attitude I want to
represent that. I have been paying off my loan that I took for my Masters
degree for the past two years. I am so thankful to God that I have come to the
end of paying that and simply so grateful that I was in the position to pay it
as quickly as I could. About £400 was going out of my account and it became
frustrating!
I have managed to work with what I have within reason
and never feel like I have to have a certain amount of money before I can dress
well. A few things I have learnt to do:
Embrace my
wardrobe as it is: If I cannot
afford new clothes that month, I wear and remix what I have in different ways
to suit my style.
Throw out
old clothes and make a habit of doing so every few months: I do not have the space or time to look through old
clothes or clothes that do not even suit me anymore. It is important to get
into a good habit of buying what I know I will wear and what will suit me,
instead of buying on impulse or because I see a sale.
Repeat
outfits or pieces!: I do not know
about you, but I am not a celebrity, nor am I rich. So I do not even have the
time to impress anyone by only wearing an outfit once! I think this comes from
a place of humbling ourselves and practicing not caring about what others
think.
Learn your
body type and what clothes and colours suit you: This will save you a lot of money and time. I had
the pleasure of working with personal Stylist Ola Oshin, who gave me the push I
needed to be successful in this. But there are so many resources online that
will help you with this. I do encourage you to get a personal stylist to give
you a kick start though, why not invest in yourself? You are worth it!
So why all this fuss over fashion and looking good?
I believe that the way we present ourselves say a lot
about us and can also encourage others. I have seen women and men let
themselves go and often wonder why they feel like there is no picking themselves
back up. Things happen in life that we all experience, but taking time to look
after yourself from start to finish first of all uplifts your mood and makes
you feel better. Do not get me wrong, Jesus is the only void filler. But
looking after yourself really makes a difference.
And if we can go below the surface for a minute,
exercise and healthy eating is key! There is no need dressing in the most
expensive clothing if we cannot do the basics. Hair care, skincare, personal hygiene
etc counts! Lets face reality… I have heard some women in the Church wonder why
they have not met their husband but they have totally let themselves go in
every way. Weight gain, poor hygiene and etc. Would you as a woman be happy to
marry someone that does not look after themselves?
I say all this to say, that you are your most
important project. Be the best you can be, Beautiful and do not compare
yourself to anyone else. I got to a point where I thanked God for who He made
me to be and instead of wishing or comparing, I will make the most of what God
has given me in everyway. From my natural, beautiful, thick hair, to my slim,
petite, hourglass figure. I became more appreciative about who I am all round.
You have nothing to lose. Look after yourself and live within your means. No
need to compare your life journey to anyone, just do you!
Remember that your confidence comes from Christ alone
2 Corinthians 3:4: Such confidence we
have through Christ before God. This does not mean that we chase after the
latest material things or that we put the business of looking good before God.
Do not get me wrong. My point is to incorporate taking care of yourself into
your life and realise that you are worth it. We always look up to celebrities
and discuss of how good they look. So why can’t we have that same perspective that
it is not only celebrities that can look well, nor should we have to be going
to a big event to make the effort!
All my love,
Rosemary x
Sunday, October 30, 2016
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I always say that change is good but it often scares people. I encourage myself by holding on to God, trusting and remembering that in order for good to happen in our lives he has to change and work on our hearts. Remember Jesus transformed for our good. I love season change because I can get creative with fashion. I hope this outfit will give you some inspo <3 x
Luke 9:28-29 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.
Dress: Asos (old)
Jacket: Missguided (old)
Saturday, October 08, 2016
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