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Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
LDS Sister Missionary Tips: What to Wear
Hello future sister missionary!!
Before my mission, I stressed far too much about clothes/shoes/accessories etc!!! So I’ve written this to hopefully help save some other sisters a bit of trouble! I served in the France Lyon Mission, so these tips will be geared more towards Western European Missions :)
Clothes
I’ve always wondered how Elders deal with wearing the same
thing every day. Maybe that is why they are always so obsessed with their ties...anyway
here’s some tips on how to avoid feeling like a cartoon character with a closet
full of the same one outfit while still having a practical wardrobe.
Thrift Store:
Thrift Store:
The majority of my mission clothes came from thrift stores. Most
of the clothing held up for my entire mission, but I had to replace some of it.
Make sure you find quality stuff. All your clothes will get beat up, so it’s
not necessary to buy everything new.
Stuff not from
Downeast or missionary mall:
It’s great to match with the other 40 sister missionaries in
your mission, but sometimes you might feel like a clone. It’s fun to have some
cool, vintage-y items that only you own.
So go ahead and buy that fun skirt that no one else will have! You can
find these items in thrift stores if you are good at looking. Or you can find
them online on websites like Etsy! Here’s a link to my sisters’ Etsy shop for
inspiration!
Asos:
If you are stressing to find skirts that are long enough, go
look on Asos!!! My first transfer of my mission, I was introduced to these
wonderful skirts and dresses. So naturally for Christmas, my mom sent me a bag
full of lovely, modest, comfy skirts and dresses from Asos!! True, a lot of
missionaries have these skirts, but they go with anything—including that fun,
vintage stuff that you find at thrift stores or online! Perfect for those
I’m-just-gonna-put-on-the-first-thing-I-see days.
Stay dry and warm
You see, when it’s raining and all the people go inside,
missionaries stay outside. You will
spend a good part of the day outside, so don’t be cheap when it comes to rain
and winter gear. Three essentials for me: Hunter Boots, Totes Umbrella and waterproof
raincoat.
Umbrella:
Totes, medium size. Don’t get a cheap umbrella. You’ll end
up replacing it over and over.
Raincoat:
My brother-in-law shared with me a great way to test if your
raincoat is truly “missionary waterproof.” Stick the sleeve of the coat under a
running faucet for 10 minutes. If the water seeps through, return it!! If not, it is satisfactory! I thought it was
a bit over-the-top, but I put my raincoat to the test. It kept me dry for all
18 months. I had a ¾ length, hooded, black raincoat from Urban Sierra Designs.
I loved it!
Rain boots:
I had two pairs of Hunter boots on my mission. One was
half-calf length that worked well with knee-length skirts and a pair of ankle
boots for all skirt lengths.
Put some warm socks in these rain boots and they double as
waterproof winter boots!! I’ll never buy winter boots again! These are pricey,
but worth it!
Remember Umbrella + Raincoat + Rain boots = happy missionary!
Happy Feet
I know that everyone wants to look all cute and still be
comfortable... Well its only sort of possible. Here’s my two cents on shoes.
Sunday/Conferences:
1 nice pair of flats for Sundays and Conferences. Yes, just
one. Let’s be honest, there are H&Ms and such, and if you are like me,
you’ll want to buy things when you are there. Who goes to some place like
France and doesn’t buy anything? Save some money and space in your suitcase to
buy things when you get there.
Walking/Everyday:
2 pairs of comfortable shoes (you could get away with one).
Yes, the ugly kind. There are various levels of ugly. You don’t have to go
really, really ugly. But you also don’t
want to walk around all day in a little pair of flats. I loved my shoes from
Earth Origins!
Boots:
See ‘’stay dray and warm’’
I hope some of these tips were useful!! I hope you all have
wonderful missions!! Don’t worry too much about the clothes and such! Bring
what you think you should, and make due with it!! It’s kinda like how we show
up to our missions and we hand over to the Lord all the knowledge, talents, experience,
etc. that we have, and He makes it work. Actually He does miracles with the
little that we give Him. So, if any of this has stressed you out, forget it and
HAVE A GREAT MISSION!!
Weekend at the Cosmopolitan #MyCosmoStyle
We love Vegas. Growing up it was almost a second home of ours. We also love planning hypothetical vacations. We've been to the Bahamas, Paris and Disneyland multiple times. (In our head's anyway.) So when we had the opportunity to be involved in the #MyCosmoStyle challenge, we knew our next dream vaca would be a stay at the glamorous Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. And just like that, we started planning. Luckily for us, the Cosmopolitan has something for everyone! We may be sisters, but we each have our own individual interests. Brandi is the foodie of the group. Kayla worships the sun and sand. And Brittany is our night-owl fashionista. Here is our sisterly spin on Cosmo fashion!
Weekend Brunch at Wicked Spoon
Afternoon Swim at Boulevard Pool
Ted Baker swimsuit swimwear, $115 / White sandals, $100 / Poverty Flats beach bag / Ippolita gold jewelry / Bondi Beach Bag Co floppy hat, $25 / Lupo retro sunglasses / Eos lip treatment
Night out at Marquee Nightclub
Infinity Fashion: Spring is Finally Here! (Five on Friday)
The weekend is finally here! A break from work, but not the endless wedding planning :) Just 49 days left!
Here we have our latest five-item fashion! I love the vintage boots/chambray combo with some modern accessories. Fun, easy, pretty, and unique! Enjoy :)
Chambray Shirt: Infinity Ampersand
Grey Leggings: Lyst
Messenger Bag: Onabags
Knit Infinity Scarf: Target
Ankle Boots: Infinity Ampersand
Linking up with these ladies for 5 on Friday! Darci, April, Christina, and Natasha!
Here we have our latest five-item fashion! I love the vintage boots/chambray combo with some modern accessories. Fun, easy, pretty, and unique! Enjoy :)
Grey Leggings: Lyst
Messenger Bag: Onabags
Knit Infinity Scarf: Target
Ankle Boots: Infinity Ampersand
Linking up with these ladies for 5 on Friday! Darci, April, Christina, and Natasha!
Roxy (Frozen) Outdoor Fitness
So, Roxy has a new line of fitness gear. And I'm in love. I thought I'd take my new gear out for a run along the lake. However, the frozen-over lake/beach was just too enticing. Also, a little terrifying. But definitely an outdoor adventure we didn't think we were going to have this frigid winter! I am absolutely loving the running jacket! Also, the pants are so comfortable! I wasn't sure about the bright pink at first, but have come to the conclusion that they are my new favorite :)
Somewhere right around here was when I was sure we were going to die.
All item featured are from Roxy's Outdoor Fitness Collection. Check it out!
Spring Outfit - Day to Night
It's almost spring!The warm winter sweaters have been lovely, but it's nearly time to store them far far away and bring out the fun and flowy spring wear. (I realize it's still January, but one can never be too prepared...or excited.)
Probably just about every girl owns a pair of go-to leggings and/or a sleek pencil skirt. PLUS, I strongly believe that every girl should own a plethora of fun and flirty vintage tops! I have a strange and strong obsession with all things old, and I am in love with vintage clothing. To me, nothing is better or more beautiful than airy easy-wear vintage shirts! I put together this lovely day-to-night look with one of my very favorite vintage blouses and a few wardrobe staples. Check out these and other vintage items in our Etsy shop: Infinity Ampersand!
p.s. please pardon the shoddy photoshop, after nearly 3 hours (and lots of frustration), it really wasn't going to get any better :)
Day
Moscot Miltzen Originals Vintage Sunglasses $240
Back to Black Leggings $36.00
Vintage Hawaiian Blouse Infinity Ampersand $25.00
Vintage Leather Sandals Infinity Ampersand $34.00
Hipster Cross Body Purse Infinity Ampersand $32.00
Night
Teal Leather Pumps Infinity Ampersand $30.00
Vintage Hawaiian Blouse Infinity Ampersand $25.00
Gold Engraved Wrist Watch Infinity Ampersand $37.00
Gold Triangle Earrings Infinity Ampersand $24.00
Black Pencil Skirt (Found it on Google Images)
Probably just about every girl owns a pair of go-to leggings and/or a sleek pencil skirt. PLUS, I strongly believe that every girl should own a plethora of fun and flirty vintage tops! I have a strange and strong obsession with all things old, and I am in love with vintage clothing. To me, nothing is better or more beautiful than airy easy-wear vintage shirts! I put together this lovely day-to-night look with one of my very favorite vintage blouses and a few wardrobe staples. Check out these and other vintage items in our Etsy shop: Infinity Ampersand!
p.s. please pardon the shoddy photoshop, after nearly 3 hours (and lots of frustration), it really wasn't going to get any better :)
Day
Moscot Miltzen Originals Vintage Sunglasses $240
Back to Black Leggings $36.00
Vintage Hawaiian Blouse Infinity Ampersand $25.00
Vintage Leather Sandals Infinity Ampersand $34.00
Hipster Cross Body Purse Infinity Ampersand $32.00
Night
Teal Leather Pumps Infinity Ampersand $30.00
Vintage Hawaiian Blouse Infinity Ampersand $25.00
Gold Engraved Wrist Watch Infinity Ampersand $37.00
Gold Triangle Earrings Infinity Ampersand $24.00
Black Pencil Skirt (Found it on Google Images)
100 Years of Fashion in 100 Seconds
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! We are absolutely loving this video featuring 100 years of fashion in 100 seconds. Gorgeous vintage outfits! Which era is your favorite?
The Look for Less: Fall Sweater Guide 2013
Cheetah Print Sweater: Infinity Ampersand / Floral Sweater: Infinity Ampersand
Check out these and all of our sweaters in our etsy shop: Infinity Ampersand
Happy Shopping!
Etsy Treasury Feature: Let's Hit the Beach
Summer is here! Well, basically here over in good ol' Utah. Crazy Utah weather...
We're going to start a new series that features treasuries created using our favorite sellers on Etsy. Here's a fun vintage-esque beach treasury to help get us ready for summer! We're loving all of these products found on Etsy! Follow the link to view these items from other great Etsy sellers!
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If you'd like your item to be featured in one of our Etsy treasuries, send us a message or leave a comment on the blog!
J Crew Spring Essentials
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win a giveaway from AndRuby, a great site that offers super unique and affordable, trendy clothing, home decor, accessories, etc. Check it out. They're amazing. This giveaway was for a J. Crew gift card. I absolutely love J. Crew! (AndRuby is just so on top of what's hot.) And due to the price tags at J. Crew, I own very little of their store. So, as you can imagine, I was extremely excited to win! As soon as I received the card, I jumped on their website and began browsing. Then my decidophobia kicked in. Not sure what decidophobia is? Check out my previous post on it here. Long story short, I'm having trouble picking out the items that I want. There are so many that I want/need in my closet. Here are a few of my favorites:
What do we think? I should probably just buy all of them, right? I think so too. Don't tell my husband.
New Items in the Etsy Shop
Our Etsy shop is finally up and running! We're so excited! For those of you (most of you) who didn't know, we have an Etsy Shop! Here are a few of our favorites on sale now! Check out our InfinityAmpersand Etsy Shop here.
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