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 You know, I had a pastor once that said " Rhonda thank you for being nice to the ugly people, I cannot be everywhere." I swear he said that, and, I forever thought him shallow.

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Quote from: Hot Ice on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 20:18:17
I take GREAT pleasure in praising the women of the church who do a great job in cultivating the beauty that Proverbs, Esther, and the gospels talk about, while presenting their physical beauty in a way that doesn't hypocritically send just the opposite message. 

Quote from: lightshineon on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 20:53:09
You know, I had a pastor once that said " Rhonda thank you for being nice to the ugly people, I cannot be everywhere." I swear he said that, and, I forever thought him shallow.

You didn't answer, "Oh, that's okay.  You're the pastor, so I have to be nice to you anyway?"

Sorry, I lost the thread...

Quote from: marc on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 21:22:42

Quote from: lightshineon on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 20:53:09
You know, I had a pastor once that said " Rhonda thank you for being nice to the ugly people, I cannot be everywhere." I swear he said that, and, I forever thought him shallow.

You didn't answer, "Oh, that's okay.  You're the pastor, so I have to be nice to you anyway?"

Actually, no Marc, I said "whose Ugly pastor?"

Quote from: marc on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 21:22:42

Quote from: lightshineon on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 20:53:09
You know, I had a pastor once that said " Rhonda thank you for being nice to the ugly people, I cannot be everywhere." I swear he said that, and, I forever thought him shallow.

You didn't answer, "Oh, that's okay.  You're the pastor, so I have to be nice to you anyway?"

Do not give me any ideas Marc (LOL)

Umm, what are folks talking about?

Quote from: farouk on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 22:03:55
Umm, what are folks talking about?

We do not know.

Figured as much...

Quote from: lightshineon on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 22:10:53

Quote from: farouk on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 22:03:55
Umm, what are folks talking about?

We do not know.

Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 14:11:34
Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

This is true, but nothing wrong with looking, and smelling nice. It is a heart thing, it doe not hurt to look nice outwardly, as long as it does not outshine the inward.

Ms light:

That's right.

(Did you do your ears again yet?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 17:59:05

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 14:11:34
Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

This is true, but nothing wrong with looking, and smelling nice. It is a heart thing, it doe not hurt to look nice outwardly, as long as it does not outshine the inward.

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:04:13
Ms light:

That's right.

(Did you do your ears again yet?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 17:59:05

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 14:11:34
Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

This is true, but nothing wrong with looking, and smelling nice. It is a heart thing, it doe not hurt to look nice outwardly, as long as it does not outshine the inward.

No, wish I could have I have H1N1, just my luck. I did think about it today, as I am lying here in PJ pants. Wishing I could go have it done.

Ms light:

So is there a Claires near you to get the extra pair of studs put in? (for 3 in each side, right?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:21:14

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:04:13
Ms light:

That's right.

(Did you do your ears again yet?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 17:59:05

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 14:11:34
Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

This is true, but nothing wrong with looking, and smelling nice. It is a heart thing, it doe not hurt to look nice outwardly, as long as it does not outshine the inward.

No, wish I could have I have H1N1, just my luck. I did think about it today, as I am lying here in PJ pants. Wishing I could go have it done.

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:24:41
Ms light:

So is there a Claire's near you to get the extra pair of studs put in? (for 3 in each side, right?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:21:14

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:04:13
Ms light:

That's right.

(Did you do your ears again yet?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 17:59:05

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 14:11:34
Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

This is true, but nothing wrong with looking, and smelling nice. It is a heart thing, it doe not hurt to look nice outwardly, as long as it does not outshine the inward.

No, wish I could have I have H1N1, just my luck. I did think about it today, as I am lying here in PJ pants. Wishing I could go have it done.

Yes, I love Clare's, it is so bling, bling. What do you think diamond studs all the way?

Ms light:

Yes, sounds good.

PS, did you mean, all the way, as in all up the ear? or 3 each side?

Take care, and have fun at Claires.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:31:07

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:24:41
Ms light:

So is there a Claire's near you to get the extra pair of studs put in? (for 3 in each side, right?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:21:14

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:04:13
Ms light:

That's right.

(Did you do your ears again yet?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 17:59:05

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 14:11:34
Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

This is true, but nothing wrong with looking, and smelling nice. It is a heart thing, it doe not hurt to look nice outwardly, as long as it does not outshine the inward.

No, wish I could have I have H1N1, just my luck. I did think about it today, as I am lying here in PJ pants. Wishing I could go have it done.

Yes, I love Clare's, it is so bling, bling. What do you think diamond studs all the way?

Quote from: Hot Ice on Mon Sep 21, 2009 - 20:18:17
I take GREAT pleasure in praising the women of the church who do a great job in cultivating the beauty that Proverbs, Esther, and the gospels talk about, while presenting their physical beauty in a way that doesn't hypocritically send just the opposite message. 

yes that is getting rarer and rarer these days sadly.Good for you.

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:34:14
Ms light:

Yes, sounds good.

PS, did you mean, all the way, as in all up the ear? or 3 each side?

Take care, and have fun at Claires.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:31:07

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:24:41
Ms light:

So is there a Claire's near you to get the extra pair of studs put in? (for 3 in each side, right?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:21:14

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 18:04:13
Ms light:

That's right.

(Did you do your ears again yet?)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 17:59:05

Quote from: farouk on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 14:11:34
Anyway, the main attraction of a Christian lady is her inward and spiritual virtues.

This is true, but nothing wrong with looking, and smelling nice. It is a heart thing, it doe not hurt to look nice outwardly, as long as it does not outshine the inward.

No, wish I could have I have H1N1, just my luck. I did think about it today, as I am lying here in PJ pants. Wishing I could go have it done.

Yes, I love Clare's, it is so bling, bling. What do you think diamond studs all the way?

Yes LOL, will link a photo. when I get well.

Doesn't the Bible tell us that we should dress in a way that is modest and discreet - doesn't draw attention to ourselves? There are verses that mention that...I'm just too tired to look them up.

Anyhow, it bothers me to see women who wear clothes that are too tight - I don't care if that is the current fashion, that still doesn't make it correct for Christians...ditto for overdone makeup...I don't care if a woman is particularly "attractive" - as long as she uses good hygene and doesn't display her underwear. I really think that we ought to be focused on a person's character rather than on her outward appearance.

My only real beef is from a personal perspective: for both genders, please keep the fragrance minimal. Sometime I think people don't realize how strongly they apply it. The smell can get really overpowering; scents can be a real problem for people with asthma and/or allergies.

Quote from: Silvia on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 19:55:57
Doesn't the Bible tell us that we should dress in a way that is modest and discreet - doesn't draw attention to ourselves? There are verses that mention that...I'm just too tired to look them up.

Anyhow, it bothers me to see women who wear clothes that are too tight - I don't care if that is the current fashion, that still doesn't make it correct for Christians...ditto for overdone makeup...I don't care if a woman is particularly "attractive" - as long as she uses good hygene and doesn't display her underwear. I really think that we ought to be focused on a person's character rather than on her outward appearance.

My only real beef is from a personal perspective: for both genders, please keep the fragrance minimal. Sometime I think people don't realize how strongly they apply it. The smell can get really overpowering; scents can be a real problem for people with asthma and/or allergies.

LOL, true about fragrances. People like the way I smell, I am serious, I have had many people chase me down to tell me. I have little kids in SS, say I smell good. I just wear, cherry vanilla, nothing expensive or overwhelming. If a woman is showing parts, or a man, yes that is not decent. I myself, dress neat, and classy, but what others wear I do not care. I guess I am not distracted.

Hey - I like fragrances. Don't get me wrong. I probably like YOUR fragrance, lightshineon! Except if my asthma is acting up - and I have no clue what triggers it - ANY kind of fragrance will make me cough. I don't actually mind coughing - I always think it's a terrific ab exercise! But it annoys some people, and with the concern about H1N1 these days, people get a little alarmed if I'm coughing up a storm...OTOH, I suppose if someone's fragrance makes me cough, I don't have to tell them why I'm coughing - if they think I'm contagious, then they - and their perfume - may leave....but the triggered asthma is still a pain.

Yes, the inward and spiritual is the most important.

Quote from: Silvia on Wed Sep 23, 2009 - 20:45:21
Hey - I like fragrances. Don't get me wrong. I probably like YOUR fragrance, lightshineon! Except if my asthma is acting up - and I have no clue what triggers it - ANY kind of fragrance will make me cough. I don't actually mind coughing - I always think it's a terrific ab exercise! But it annoys some people, and with the concern about H1N1 these days, people get a little alarmed if I'm coughing up a storm...OTOH, I suppose if someone's fragrance makes me cough, I don't have to tell them why I'm coughing - if they think I'm contagious, then they - and their perfume - may leave....but the triggered asthma is still a pain.

Well, I would want you to tell me, because it would not hurt me, but It might hurt you. I wear it very subtle. I have H1N1, right now, it feels bad. I am sorry about your asthma. one of my girls, and my mom and dad have it. I pray the Lord heals you.

dressing situationally appropriate is always a plus.  casual, fun clothing which is flattering in a modest way can make women feel infinately confident and upbeat. smart professional attire for all vocational related pursuits is a given of course.  I think a signature sense of style is great so long as this kind of superficial stuff isn't obsessed over.  never polite to judge one on the percieved "status" that their clothing's label imparts.  I personally am partial to a quirky retro style and love cool vintage dresses from the late 60's - very fun. 

I find it so depressing to see really young teens dressing soooo vampy these days.  Preteens caked in make up short shorts, blah.  nothing wrong with an appreciation for the artistry involved with fashion and self expression, but parents really need to temper that with a sense of modesty - along with lobbying to outlaw spandex. haha

Ms P:

Vintage, like, long and floppy?

Quote from: poprocks on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 02:08:00
... love cool vintage dresses...

Quote from: farouk on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 11:09:18
Ms P:

Vintage, like, long and floppy?

Quote from: poprocks on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 02:08:00
... love cool vintage dresses...

I tend to like a little more tailored and mod inspired look - but there are definitely some cute flouncy peasant dresses from that era too!  here's a few pics (not of me) that fit my look to a T(I do make sure to sport a more modest hemline though)

Ms p:

Okay thnx!

So not long and floppy, then...

(At least, the ones in the picture aren't...!)

Thnx.

Take care.

Quote from: poprocks on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 19:12:51

Quote from: farouk on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 11:09:18
Ms P:

Vintage, like, long and floppy?

Quote from: poprocks on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 02:08:00
... love cool vintage dresses...

I tend to like a little more tailored and mod inspired look - but there are definitely some cute flouncy peasant dresses from that era too!  here's a few pics (not of me) that fit my look to a T(I do make sure to sport a more modest hemline though)
...

http://www.casuallivingusa.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=62695&parentCategoryId=7340&categoryId=7116&subCategoryId=7597

 Is this modest?I love this dress. I want to know what people think is modest, and attractive Thanks










           

Ms light:

Looks great; but which aspect if any wouldn't be modest, did you think?

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 21:30:05
http://www.casuallivingusa.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=62695&parentCategoryId=7340&categoryId=7116&subCategoryId=7597

 Is this modest?I love this dress. I want to know what people think is modest, and attractive Thanks










           

 Hi, Mr. F, it is not, immodest to me. I was trying to gage peoples different perspective.

Hi, Ms light, well, go for it, I wasn't suggesting there was anything wrong with it, either.

(I guess necklines are matters of opinion, anyway...)

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 21:37:56
Hi, Mr. F, it is not, immodest to me. I was trying to gage peoples different perspective.

(....within reason....)

Quote from: farouk on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 21:54:44
(....within reason....)

Yes within reason, i do not think this is low cut, if it were I would pin it.

Ms light:

So I guess you would prefer it...not to be.

Take care.

Quote from: lightshineon on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 22:03:08

Quote from: farouk on Thu Sep 24, 2009 - 21:54:44
(....within reason....)

Yes within reason, i do not think this is low cut, if it were I would pin it.

 Yes Mr F. I would never disrespect God, or myself, by showing to much information.