Christ Centered Girls Magazine August/September 1 | Page 54

Back to school beauty and fashion secrets!

Hi Friends!

My name is Amy and I was given the amazing opportunity to write this article for Christ Centered Girls Magazine. I was thrilled when Kylie asked me to contribute. I am a Freelance make up artist and a mama to four little kiddos and both of these jobs keep me super busy! I just wanted to take this time to encourage each one of you as you move into the new school year and share with you some super neat ideas that are trending for this season while honoring God in your dress and make up, and hopefully I can some answer some of your questions as well.

One thing that has spoken to me since I was a teen was honoring the Lord with the way I dress. In todays society and culture we are inundated with “less is more” in reference to how we dress. Yet Scripture tells us in 1 Peter 3:3-4 “ Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather it should be that of your inner self, the UNFADING beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”

You are valuable girls, and with that being said my basic rule of them is “ Modest is hottest” and as silly as that may sound there is so much truth to it. I have three young daughters and I daily ask the Lord to teach me how to cultivate a quiet and gentle spirit in them and he has revealed it begins with me… we are to model these things to the world.

So as we move into the Fall semester- here are some fun recommendations I can offer you so your style is on point and your spirit is intact, and your heart is in alignment with our Father. Straight from New York Fashion week this Fall we are looking at lots of ruffles- layers and gold metallics! Our Fall Colors that we are loving are different shades of Tan along with dusty pink and yellow. Simple yet stylish looks would consist of distressed skinny jeans with a tan scoop neck tee with a long white cami or even a lighter tan cami layered underneath (I know Forever 21 carries them in their basics section!) I would pair that with sneakers or booties. Another Trendy look that has come from Fashion Week this year is the layered dress. Women are wearing turtle necks under their dresses. You could totally be rocking and yet honoring the lord with this look!! Win- Win.

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