Spirit of the Style

When I was 14, I became infatuated with the Goth style. For those of you not familiar with it, Goth clothing is mostly black, and can usually make people feel like crossing to the other side of the street, because the wearer of said clothing looks scary, depressing, etc. Anyway, to continue my story, I began wearing a lot of black. I probably didn't strike people as Gothic, simply because I didn't own much black, and I was trying to be careful so as not to alarm my parents. When I put my black long-sleeved shirt and black skirt on (I still dressed modestly – perhaps it could be called “Apostoli-Goth”), I felt different. I felt a little “bad”. OK, I know you're probably laughing, but I was 14! I felt like a different person; almost as if I had put on a costume for a play and was going out to act like someone else. This “costume” of mine, unbeknownst to me, had a spirit attached to it... a spirit I wasn't prepared to deal with. Thank God for godly parents that prayed and prayed for me during that rough time in my life! I made it out of that phase, only by the Grace of God! (so there's a little bit of my personal testimony). Just for the record, it was a very short-lived phase... Maybe a few weeks.
Now, do I still wear black? Of course; in fact, I have a super cute black suit that I love to wear with a big black hat. The difference? The spirit. For those of you out there who don't think there is a spirit involved with what you wear, you are dead wrong (no offense...)! While I at the time did not realize what it was, I was flirting with a spirit that didn't jive with my Holy Ghost spirit. Clothing is very much linked to the spirit world. Think about it. When I put on my Goth clothes, I was putting on something else – the spirit associated with it. I won't try to figure out exactly what spirit it was – probably the spirits of depression, anger, and rebellion – but I do know that the spirit wasn't Godly. When girls dress provocatively, they are putting on the spirit of a harlot; for men dressing in the metro style, they are putting on the homosexual spirit. These spirits come with the outfit – you cannot wear the outfit without the spirit affecting you! Be wary of the spirits you keep in your closet!
Just as ungodly spirits can come with clothing, clothing can come with a bonafide Holy Ghost approval. The kind of clothing with the HG stamp of approval will help you keep your Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is our guide in all areas of our lives, including clothing. If we are full of His Spirit, we will notice a different feel in the clothing we pick out. That skirt may be long enough according to your church's standards, but sometimes you may not feel comfortable in that skirt. You may not be able to put a finger on why that skirt is not good, but your Holy Ghost will help you make godly decisions.
I know this was a long post, but I felt this on my mind, and knew I needed to share it. Until next time!

Cute!

I saw this dress on a little girl at a conference last week. Super cute! Look at the ruffles on the bottom! I want a dress like this!!! :)

Converse All-Star RAVE

OK, I must say that Converse All-Stars are my FAVE shoes! They are so comfortable, and super stylin! Chuck Taylor, you are an inspiration! :) Lookin down at my black low-tops, I never get over the amazement I have when it comes to these shoes... They aren't too expensive (just for the record, I have bought most of my many Cons off the clearance rack - I love bargains!), they look awesome, they come in a myriad of different colors, and they are so stylish (did I say that already?)
I can't begin to express how snazzy these shoes are. For those of you out there that love these shoes as much as I do, you rock! For those of you who haven't taken the plunge and bought a pair, you do NOT know what you are missing out on! Comfort and style in one canvas and rubber package.
These shoes are so versatile - wear 'em with jeans and a t-shirt for casual Friday or at school, with a pair of jeans and a suit jacket (guys) for that dressy-casual look that is really hot right now, or with your gym clothes for church gym night or a jog! Only place I wouldn't suggest would be at church...