Saturday Style: Navvy Boots

Hello, peoples all! It has been far too long since I've had a spare hour to photograph my clothing. I promise I do wear clothes, even when you don't see them on here. XD Also, I am feeling increasingly vexed with iPhone mirror selfies for these posts. Hopefully I can get an actual camera on duty soon (and an assistant to photograph me). For now, though, no sense in being a crosspatch and not posting for the silly reason of poor photo-quality.

Today, I have three fun components to my nautical-themed outfit: a striped crop-top with latticed back (not pictured), turquoise belt, and high-heeled knee boots. I am so excited about the boots. I bought them to wear in my brother's outdoor wedding in November...I have wanted boots for so long, but being a curvy-girl, most tall boots don't fit over my calf. Enter Kohl's and a pair of boots created especially for women like me. They are so comfortable, so stylish, and so fun to add to an outfit. So yes: the boots. I like them.

People say you can't mix brown and black very easily, but I believe you can...you just have to get the right mixture of other colors in the combo. I didn't want to do the red & blue nautical thing today. Instead, I chose to bring out another level of blue for a somewhat playful feel to the thing to counteract the serious Parisness of the boots. ;)

Light flares because it's sunning like crazy over here.

Virginia Octobers are beautiful and cool, but not so cool you actually need a coat. Enter useful things like lightweight, long-sleeve tops and boots. I used to dislike tucked in tops because I don't have a tiny waist, but I am growing to love the look of being able to show off a sweet belt or cute top. I have definitely been inspired to try new things by curvy fashion bloggers such as Girl With Curves. Following a few of them on Instagram gives me a fashion boost each day. (Did you know I'm on Instagram?) Knowing that certain styles can either look chic or sloppy encourages me to be mindful of my posture, and they really can look great when I remember. ;) I chose to put a tangerine-colored cami under this crop-top in case it decided to rise up. Been thinking it would be useful to do a post sometime on how to modestly style a crop-top...would you guys be interested?

As you can see, the shirt won't always stay put and it's nice to know my belly isn't showing. Otherwise someone might start calling me Winnie-the-Pooh, and much as I adore him, that isn't exactly what I'm going for. XD

What are you wearing this bright October Saturday? Do you have any plans? I'm for a morning of book-release work (Anon, Sir, Anon comes out the Fifth of November! Add it to your Goodreads list if you love me), then a baby-shower this afternoon. Wanna guess what I'm giving the wee lad? (Hint: it starts with "winnie" and ends with "thepooh." ;) Cheers!

{Framed} The Philosophy of Dressing Well

I've been bringing the topic of fashion back onto this blog the past couple of weeks. It's been just as much a personal challenge as it is for your benefit because let's face it: it's January; it's been raining or snowing for weeks on end; I'm out of money for coffee-runs; I've been working out consistently and it's starting to show a little; I'm out of conventional outfits which means I'm piecing together odds and ends and trying to look better than presentable. Growing up, it took me a while to notice that dressing and dressing well are two very different things. In one case, you're clothing your figure to avoid nakedness and cold and being ostracized by polite society. In the other case, you're using your body like a canvas to display a certain message; you're taking care with your decisions of what you are putting on that body. You are saying that you are beautiful and you care to notice and cherish the fact. Some girls have the desire to dress well but think it can't be done modestly. Others know exactly what message they want to slap across the face of mankind and dress accordingly with care and selfish intent. I want to propose the idea that you can dress with care in a way that brings your modesty front forward as its own unique beauty.

We have each been gifted with a certain beautiful body type. I don't want to hear anyone complaining they are an hourglass instead of a pear or a pear instead of an apple or an apple instead of an hourglass. God (and hence your bone structure) has determined already what sort of body you will have and no amount of dieting or exercise will change that about you. Kiera Knightley is skinny as they come and she's a pear. It's the hips, darlings. I know. I'm an hourglass/pear combo. Knowing your body type and dressing in a way that flatters it is important to dressing well and modestly. If I try to squeeze my pear body into a tight pencil skirt, it will cling to the wrong curves and not only look odd but immodest.

Our common society has this terribly wrong idea that dressing sexy means dressing well. I'm sorry if this conversation is going to make you blush, but it's a point on which I am adamant. Most of the time, dressing to look sexy means dressing look trashy. They assume that our goal as women is to look sexy, to be thought sexy, to promote the sex culture, and to end our acquaintances with men in the bedroom.

No thanks.

Our Christian society has this terribly wrong idea that dressing modestly means shapeless clothing, hiding your figure, and covering every single inch of skin that isn't necessary for breathing. Many women dress to hide their bodies as if embarrassed that they should have curves, as if their femininity cannot be celebrated except in ankle-length skirts and wrist-length tops.

Umm...no thanks again.

Dressing to look beautiful is where modesty and femininity combine in a far more alluring mixture than you could ever get in a massively figure-hugging dress. I think the most definitive quote on this concept comes from actress Emma Watson:

“I find the whole concept of being ‘sexy’ embarrassing and confusing. If I do an interview with photographs people desperately want to change me - dye my hair blonder, pluck my eyebrows, give me a fringe. Then there’s the choice of clothes. I know everyone wants a picture of me in a mini-skirt. But that’s not me. I feel uncomfortable. I’d never go out in a mini-skirt. It’s nothing to do with protecting the Hermione image. I wouldn’t do that. Personally, I don’t actually think it’s even that sexy. What’s sexy about saying, ‘I’m here with my boobs out and a short skirt, have a look at everything I’ve got?’ My idea of sexy is that less is more. The less you reveal the more people can wonder.”

Dressing well means weighing your options, choosing clothes that aren't revealing some things and are making the most of others. My point in this post is not to discuss which is sexier but to discuss why we care to dress well. If our goal in our fashion life is not to look sexy and attract men via our bodies, why do we care?

{1}

It is a social grace

When a woman (or man, for that matter) takes thought with the manner in which she dresses herself, she is saying that she thinks you worth her time. She thinks the possibility of meeting with you--with anyone--worth the effort of thinking through her appearance. She tells the world with her grace and class that she takes her adulthood seriously. She values the physical way she was created enough to learn how to present it in its best and most beautiful form.

{2}

It is an act of worship

You might say I go too far in this statement. But if the definition of "worship" is bringing glory to and praising God, the way we dress our bodies can very much be an act of worship. Our bodies are canvasses for proclaiming a particular message: what message would you like to proclaim? I want people to be able to look at me and see that I know I am something special; I am an image bearer; I have dignity and beauty and a purpose here on this earth.

{3}

It is a kind thing

Wait. Did I really just go there? Yes I did. Too many women spend their lives hating their figures. I know. I've been there. I still get there sometimes. I get just as annoyed at you for still needing the gobs of self-image blog posts. But the best way to learn to value your appearance is to act like you value it. And I am quite serious when I say that you look at least ten times better when you've taken the time to put together a pretty ensemble. Seeing how you clean up is a huge morale-booster. Just don't forget the pretty smile along with the lipstick! 

{4}

It is an expression of creativity

One of the fun things about creating a personal style with care is that it is uniquely you. I would probably never wear a grey and yellow-striped shirt with a grey top, grey boots, and bright yellow blazer but my friend Joanna did because it is so her. And she looked fabulous, I might add. You might never mix patterns but I do. You might never combine glitz with utility or romantic styles with preppy undertones, but someone does. After you've learned the basics of what does and does not look good on you, the details are up to your own taste and that leaves room for all sorts of fun and experimentation.

{5}

It's a mental exercise

Seriously. Keeping it sharp, people. If you saw my closet at most times of the year, you'd hardly believe I am able to dress as well as I do. Being able to take a whole lot of fashion odds and ends, dream up creative color combinations and style-pairings, and drumming up the confidence to try something new takes energy and brain-power. Forget Mensa. We've got fashion on a budget. Who cares if you weren't born knowing how to walk in high-heels or color-coordinating your t-shirts? Anyone can learn if they put their minds to it.

These are only five of the reasons I believe that dressing well is worth the effort. This is my fashion philosophy and it has stood me in good stead for some years. Don't be afraid to enjoy fashion. Don't be afraid to try new styles, embrace old styles, forge your own style, and love being a woman.

Cheers, darlings. Femininity is a charming thing.

{Ensemble Cubes}: Fashion is back!

Jenny Freitag happens to be an excellent writing friend of mine. Author of The Shadow Things and blogger at The Penslayer, she also doubles as a fashionista at Adonis Ephemeral. I feel about Adonis Ephemeral as I feel when I'm in DC walking through the streets wearing a business attire or when I step into an upscale department store or attend a swanky political event: Posh. It's posh. It's a glamorous, simple, elegant site that I missed while Jenny was away in Scotland for a term, and she recently re-opened the blog with "Why is The Grocery Store Universally Acknowledged as a Place to Wear Pajamas?" which I consider a post full of ripping good sense. In the comments section, Jenny mentioned that she would not be adverse to seeing my "ensembles" (i.e. outfits that you like and that work) some time. I haven't done much fashion stuff on this blog recently but I was just thinking the other day how I ought to take my own challenge and get back into it. That being said, when I got dressed this morning, I thought I might as well a snap a few pictures of this casual outfit which is perfect for a day of publicity/marketing/writing in my Lair.

The Outfit:

(in an "ensemble cube")

First of all, I should like to apologize for the rubbishy photo-quality. Sarah is the photographer and Sarah is gone (with her new camera) which leaves me with a mirror, my tablet, and selfies. C'est la vie. Like I said, this outfit is a casual one and not terribly creative but it shows what one can do with a limited wardrobe:
1.) The jeans are medium-wash straight-leg jeans that are impossibly long. I mean, I am 5'6 and I once upon a time thought I couldn't wear them. Started rolling up the bottoms for a cozy-prep feel and there you are.
2.) Shoes are just brown ballerina flats. Bor-ing.
3.) This green top is of the baby-doll variety that can look impossibly maternal if you aren't really careful. What's fun about the addition of this brown small-ribbed corduroy jacket is that it gives the green shirt a bit of a waistline (always leave your bottom button un-done) while still allowing the flattering flow of the top to show up.
4.) You can't see it terribly well in the photo but I am wearing a triple-necklace with accents of gold, pink, and green. You know the ones: they always somehow manage to get in an intricate bungle by the end of an hour? I'm also wearing tiny genuine amethyst/gold/diamond drop-earrings which you can't see because I'm not that cool with a mirror and my tablet.
5.) I swear the makeup picture is not over-exposed by any black art of my own. It's the weird effect of these halfway-snowing skies and my bedroom light. Que sera, sera, people. If you happened to be able to see anything, you would realize that I am wearing eye shadow in purple hues to pick up the amethyst earrings and help the shirt bring out the green in my eyes. And then I have Revlon "Stormy Pink" matte lipstick on to pick up the pink in the necklace and the pink in my face. It's a nice lipstick.

That is the whole of my ensemble today, Jenny! Sarah comes home this evening so let us hope she will help me next time so you won't have to succumb to a crazy tablet photo-op next time. :) Cheers!

Modest Dressing//Bree Holloway

When asked to be a part of this lovely little event Rachel has planned for us, I knew immediately what I wanted to do. One of the topics I can prattle on about most is modesty tips. I wasn't taught these in a class or anything, no, I don't have a diploma in fashion, but I do love fashion, and it is very important to me.

On to the tips, shall we?

1. Trend alert! Layers are in. And I mean in. And that is good news for those of us struggling to make something fashionable, and modest. Layers are super helpful: whether it's a pretty colored tank top underneath that just-too-close top, or a large, thick sweater with a shirt just a little to slight. When you need a quick too-low-top-fixer, layering is the way to go.

2. Leggings are your friend. Whether it's a dress, a cute skirt, or even a pair of shorts that are too short, a great modest fix is leggings. Yes, I said it, leggings under shorts. It's actually quite popular this fall - that is, paired with some cute rainboots. If your not so keen on the idea, leggings are still helpful for dresses and skirts. I also own a pair of jeggings, which are longer and thicker (but essentially the same thing) for under sweater dresses. 

3. Legwarmers. (okay, I admit it: this isn't a modesty tip. Just a fashion tip because I couldn't resist. ;)) Legwarmers and/or patterned socks look great between your boots and adorable winter tights. Definitely a trend I am loving this season. 

4. When your shirt just doesn't quite cover your hips, bending down is a problem in the rear. How to fix this? Undershirts (again with the layering). Undershirts can be so helpful, especially because there are a lot of nice long ones out there. you can tuck it in, leave it out, whatever you want to do. This is definitely a fashion staple.

5. LBD. LBD stands for "Little Black Dress" in the fashion world. But I like to use LBD for "Long Black Dress". Why? Oh, only that long black dresses (maxis) are very in. Not to mention comfortable. And cute. And comfortable. And gorgeous. And comfortable. And twirly. Did I mention comfortable? Yeah. <3 Pair 'em with a pair of cute boots, a belt, a long sweater, comfy flats...great travel wear, actually. :)

So those are just a couple tips to help you when dressing this fall - I hope I've helped you dears!

Who's this little Bree girl?

Oh, nothing much, of course. 5'2'' in stature (and proud of it), loves color (especially pink), is in the process of writing a book (because if she didn't write she would wrong), takes pictures (because someone has to capture this beauty God made), loves Jesus Christ (He made her & died for her, how could she not?), devours old literature (it's like candy to her. but not. she doesn't like candy.), designs blogs like there's no tommorow (there wouldn't be if there were ugly blog layouts), is a strong conservative (my daddy is my inspiration), and dances constanty (okay, maybe only 10 hours a week). Oh, and she loves to meet new friends. Like you. :)

blog//pinterest//twitter//email//blog design 

Lots to Love: Dressing for your body-type

A huge component of dressing well is knowing what looks good on you. And I'm not talking about colors here. I'm talking about styles. This is something that I have had to learn over the years as my fashion-sense has grown and matured.
Now, there are some fortunate women who look great in anything they put on. They have a body type that lends itself to any outfit. Such are the women we sigh over and wish we resembled. But if God created us and created our particular body-type, then I know that He wants us to do our best to dress that body-type in the clothes that suit it. I myself am what I've termed a "Robust Hourglass." I have a waist and hips and they are defined enough, but certainly not what you'd call willow-y. :)

So let's pretend to dress up a young woman with ample curves who could even possibly stand to lose some weight. (I am one of them, so this is a lesson from my personal experience. :)

Take Example A:

She is standing kinda funny anyway, but these skinny-jeans definitely accentuate the fact that Model A is a plump person. Plus, wide-stripes running across her middle aren't that flattering. She's going for the slim look of wearing dark-bottoms, but she forgot to take into account the style of pants she ought to wear. If you have toothpick legs, by all means, wear straight-leg jeans but if you've got some to spare, try taking notes from Example B:

Haha! Look--They're standing the same way too--bonus points! {Is that the same model? Nah..don't think so.}This model, like Model A is wearing horizontal stripes. But Model B did something neat and broke up the stripes with another garment, thus directing the eyes away from the side-to-side view. I love the combination of patterns and the colors. Model B chose a really good pair of jeans for her build too. Bell-bottom, boot-cut, and flare jeans are all the best choices for a robust hour-glass figure or a pear-shape because they balance the effect of the hips by flaring out at the bottoms themselves, resulting a slimmer, more proportionate look.

Now that we've covered jeans/slacks, let's move on to skirts and dresses! Quite frankly this...

...is just not real flattering. 

It's a sheath dress and sheath dresses are generally formatted for tall, slim girls. Not the hippies. (Pun intended. ;)

I don't like short dresses anyway, but especially not on a heftier frame. I mean, honestly. It just kinda points out all the places you aren't looking your best. (And goodness--I know I keep using the same model, but she's just got every example I'm looking for, so sorry. :P) Instead, if you've got curves you ought to stick to what actually looks good on your type:

A pretty, classy skirt and blouse with a belt. Definitely flattering.

 I mean, she looks beautiful in this dress!

Maxi dresses, peasant gowns, princess dresses, Greek-inspired gowns, like the one above, longer shirt-dresses...these are made for women with our body types! Stop trying to squeeze into the teeny-tiny things that only make you feel like a sausage in a casing, and start buying things that suit your figure! I promise you that wearing something that actually fits in the right places will automatically make you feel more confident and pretty.

There are so many beautiful pieces of clothing that you can wear and that will actually be flattering...not fattening. Here are just some of my favorites I've pinned onto my Fabulous Wearables Pinterest Board. :) Pairing items of clothing like a blouse with a sweater or belt is another trick to break up the figure and draw attention away from your "problem" areas like a not-so-thin waist or plumpish arms. ;)

I absolutely love the style of this gown, though I'd personally choose a brighter color!

So, dear girls, let's all try to learn our body type and think before we wear something that just wasn't made the way we were. Each and every style of body is a beautiful creation of God and it's a responsibility of ours to present ourselves beautifully each day. Whether you were blessed to be able to wear every single style or whether you're better off choosing carefully, pick things that fit you and your type--not that the world says you ought to wear. 

Feminine Fashion Week: Day 7: Sugar-Plum Fairy

Wow! I simply cannot believe it's the last day of Feminine Fashion Week! I hope you have enjoyed reading the posts, seeing ideas for modest, feminine styles, reading the interviews, and entering the giveaway. [And on that note, remember that the giveaway ends tonight at midnight so you'd better hurry and enter!] I know it's been a challenge for me to put together a stylish outfit every morning and make myself look Blog-Worthy. ;) But it's been a great reminder of how a little effort can pay off big-time. :)

So without further ado I give you the last outfit in this series:

Sugar-Plum Fairy

(No, you have no idea I was sweating in this coat--it's about 70 degrees right now. :P)

I was very pleased with how my hair turned out this morning. :) I literally just took strands of my hair and rolled them on my fingers, then pinned them in place. So elegant, but rather easy, if your arms are strong enough to take the time. ;) I made the hair-flower on the spur of the moment by sticking a hairpin up the center of the flower and splaying it's points out like a brad, and then sliding a bobby-pin through the looped end of the hair-pin. :)

My lovely earrings--another Black Friday Belk find. :)

 

 The total picture. :)

(And I do apologize for always being on the porch during these shots--we have a shocking lack of picturesque places in our yard. :P)

Brown Corduroy Jacket: Thrift-store

Plum-colored v-neck shirt: Frequently Pilfered from Mama's drawer ;)

Brown woolen skirt: Thrift-store

Earrings: Belk $5.00 or so

Hair-flower: hand-made

Day Five: Feminine Fashion Week: "Catholic School-girl" ;)

All right. I don't like these pictures of me, but the camera battery was dying quickly and I had to take what happened with grace, even if I look terrible in these pictures. :P

So meet the outfit my aunt has termed "The Catholic School-girl"

I love my plaid. :)

Uggggg.

Moving on...

My boots. Despite my recent discovery that walking 3 miles in them is *not* comfortable, on a general day of about-town walking, they are splendid.

My vintage apple-seed necklace. I saw one of these at our county fair and was enthralled by it, having never seen such a thing in all my life. The next week or so Sarah went to a thrift store and found one for me! :)

Today's hairstyle...something rather quick and random. :)

I got this cute head-band from a hole-in-the-wall shop owned by a little Asian lady.

Blue turtle-neck sweater: Thrift store

Plaid skirt: Thrift store

Boots: Thrift store

Rhinestone headband: ^

Appleseed necklace: Thrift-store

Gracious. I seem to be the owner of only thrift-store clothes! ;) Oh well. There's nothing wrong with that! 

Remember to enter the giveaway, girls! ~Rachel

Day Four: Feminine Fashion Week

Hey Girls! Before I start today's post I wanted to remind you that the Giveaway closes Dec. 22 at 11:59 P.M. :) (I edited the post announcing it so that the info will all be on one post. :)

 Magenta Magic. ;)

 

It was finally December-ish out, and I was able to wear my cozy stuff. :D Between the hat and the top and sweater, it kept me quite warm enough.

This was taken in an attempt (I think) to show my earring. Oh well. You get a nice view of my eye. :P

Right. So that was today's outfit. Sorry I didn't have time to take any others pictures--church and all that kept me busy. :) And you don't see any shoes today because in this picture I had nothing on my feet but my brown argyle tights. :D I am infamous for going bare-foot in all seasons.

Pink Turtle-neck: Thrift-store

Gray Sweater-vest-thing: Thrift-store

Skirt: Same as yesterday

Hat: Hand-made by me, then given to Sarah, then borrowed by me.

Tights: Walmart. :)

Earrings: (not shown, but made for me by my younger brother! He has rather good taste. :)

Emariecreations Giveaway and Interview!!!

All right girls. It's the moment you've all been waiting for. It's the moment I've been waiting for.The official declaration that Emariecreations is sponsoring a giveaway for my Feminine Fashion Week.
I'm all excited and befluttered over the idea that such an illustrious personage has patronized this little ol' corner of blogdom! :D

Yes, Samantha, of the lovely shop, Emariecreations, has kindly consented to donating a lovely gift for my giveaway, and to being interviewed!  
Get ready for a double-dose of amazingness! :) 

 

 

 

Only some of the amazing things in the Emariecreations shop!

I have long admired Samantha's taste in her jewelry making. After all, have you ever seen anything cuter than these earrings?

So I was tinkled pink when she agreed to be involved with my Feminine Fashion Week! :) So get ready, y'all! Because Emariecreations has donated a gorgeous Mum Flower Necklace just like this one....

 ....only in turquoise! :) 

I know you all will want a chance to win the necklace, so here's the scoop!

Please complete the mandatory entry in one comment. Then for each bonus entry, please leave a separate comment, according to how many bonus entries you complete. (i.e. 4 entries, 4 comments)

It's not that complicated! :D

>>Mandatory Entry<<

Visit Samantha's shop and heart it, then leave a comment below telling me you did. :)

>>Extra<<

Follow this blog publicly

(4 entries! [and make sure you leave a comment for each one, please.] :)

Visit Emariecreations on Etsy.com and choose your favorite item. Then come back and leave a comment telling me which one it was!

(2 entries)

Blog about Feminine Fashion Week and this giveaway on your own blog

(4 entries. :)

Giveaway closes Dec. 22 , 2011 at 11:59 P.M.

Go ahead, girls! Let the entries begin! :) This necklace will be the perfect gift for you or a friend. :)

Now for Samantha's interview! :)

1. What first inspired you to be fashionable as well as modest?

 I fist became "inspired" to dress modestly when I was around young ladies and women who were dressing not only modestly, but beautifully as well. While I am not opposed to wearing jeans ( I wear them myself!), nothing can make you look more beautiful than a modest, yet fashionable, flowy and feminine dress or skirt. I am most definitely a lady at heart, and wearing clothes that are modest and fashionable helps me to feel refined and lovely.

2. What is your purpose in dressing modestly? I desire to dress modestly because (1) it honors God, and (2) I want to be a Christ-like example to other young ladies and my brothers in Christ. I would hate to think that the way I dressed adversely affected someone's walk with Christ.

That being said, modesty is not just something you do with your clothing. Modesty also involves the heart. You can dress modestly and still have a flirtatious, ungodly, and other worldly traits.

As young ladies we should strive to not only dress modestly, but act modestly as well.

3. Where do you get most of your clothes? I am short (5'0), so finding clothes is really hard! I actually find many of my outfits through local thrift shops.

I will most times come across an outfit that fits really well and it will be an expensive brand, but because I found it at a thrift shop it is quite affordable.

4. What's the single biggest tip you have for girls who desire modesty and fashion in their attire?

Dressing modestly does not mean that you have to wear drab clothes! If you put just a little thought into your outfits you will find that you can add beautiful and fashionably touches to any outfit. Simple pieces of pretty jewelry, scarves, feminine hair accessories and cute shoes all add a fashionable, cute touch to your outfits.

5. How do you define modesty? For me, modesty is not just about the clothes you wear. While that is a big factor, the way you act is also important.You may be outwardly wearing clothes that are modest, but if you are flirtatious, loud, etc. in your manner you won't come across as very modest. On the other hand, you can also wear immodest clothing and be respectful, thoughtful, etc. It is important to find out ways that you can be modest in both clothing and character.

6. Do you agree with wearing make-up? I personally wear makeup, though I try to keep it as minimal as possible. I think makeup is okay for a girl as long as she only uses it as a way to enhance her natural beauty. If makeup is used as a way to "cover up" the natural beauty God has given you, then it isn't being used in a right way.

7. Do you believe it is important for a woman to dress well? Certainly! Woman can dress modestly and attractively while still honoring God. Dressing modestly doesn't mean you have to "hide" behind shapeless, boring clothes. There are many beautiful and modest clothing options available that will not only make you look nice, but also be honoring to God and your brothers in Christ.

 ***Bonus Round!***

A. What color-group looks good on you? Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall?

I am a mix of Winter, Summer and Fall! Deep jewel tones (plum, turquoise, etc.), ivory, burnt orange and dark green are a few of my favorite colors that also look very nice on me.

B. What is your favorite item in your closet? Scarves! They dress up boring t-shirts and add a cute, feminine look.

C. Fashion-wise, which season is your favorite? Probably Fall or Winter. I love the deep, rich colors of those seasons.

Thanks a million, Samantha--I really enjoyed reading all of your answers! And now, girls, to the comment box! :D ~Rachel