Happy Valentine's Day from the Queen

My daughter, bless her heart, made me a chocolate candy heart necklace for Valentin's Day made from chocolate, saran wrap and ribbons. As she was bestowing me with this precious gift she discovered that it was too small. Either she made the necklace too small or my head is overly large, but being the chipper 9 year old that she usually is she pronounced me Queen of Valentines as she placed this lovely necklace on my head.

While I am proud to wear it, the temptation of smelling chocolate all day has proven to be a bigger temptation that I am up for currently...the necklace that was actually a crown is alas, now a bracelet. YUM.

A Red, Red Rose

A Red, Red Rose
by Robert Burns

O my luve's like a red, red rose.
That's newly sprung in June;
O my luve's like a melodie
That's sweetly play'd in tune.

Valentine's Day is almost upon us and for those who don't boycott the day (like my sister, Alena who works at a flower shop so can you blame her??) it is the season of love and romance. According to some sources Valentine's Day is the number one day out of the entire year to receive a marriage proposal. And what should the stylish and modest modern woman wear on the day she may become engaged? Why a gorgeous red dress of course!

With this dress and a pair of killer pumps what man could resist proposing to his lady love?

As for my sister, the boycotter of all things Valentine-y? She and other Valentine's haters can wear this lovely dress below until the mourning period is over at 12 Midnight February 14 and she'll still look gorgeous and classy.

What am I wearing? Well, since Valentine's Day is on a Saturday and my husband is tied up continually with meetings, etc this time of year I will be wearing sweats, I'm sure. Whatever you wear, enjoy yourself and hoard that chocolate!

Sharing the Love

Nothing is more exciting to me than to be cruising around the internet and find my own blog listed on another's blogroll. I have noticed lately that this blog has been receiving hits from one particular site rather frequently. AmandaBeth Online is one of the few blogs out there in the blogosphere that helps celebrate modesty and pass along style tips for dressing modestly and classy. I may be wrong, but I think this blog has a new look and I'm loving it! Thanks Amanda!

Praying for Parker, support for Parker

My husband and I had the opportunity and pleasure yesterday of meeting a very courageous young man and a family who's loyalty is astounding.  We were invited over to meet this little guy because of some legislation that was incorrectly attributed to my husband. This little boy:

... was born six weeks early with chronic lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, a tethered spinal cord, an imperforate anus, and an extra chromosome. He's undergone many surgeries, including critical intestinal surgery, a tracheotomy, g-tube placement and just this month, surgery to correct a life threatening bowel adhesion. He’s spent more time in the hospital than out of it. We were able to discuss Parker's needs, where support is failing and what can possibly be done to direct the government in a direction that will keep providing and supporting those with special needs.

But speaking of support, I was so touched by the way that this family has completely rallied around Parker in all ways: Grandpa willing to sell everything he has literally to support and sustain Parker's life. Loving sisters and brother who not only show affection, which would be expected, but know how to feed Parker through his tube, handle his oxygen apparatus (I'm trying to use big words here to cover up the fact that I don't know the medical terms), hold him and snuggle him, all while being very careful not to injure or cause pain from his recent surgery sites. I was very touched. And again, though you would thoroughly expect siblings and parents to love any child, brother or sister, their dedication to Parker's well-being was awesome and inspiring. An incredible family...parents, grandparents and children.

The medication, supplies, and equipment to assist Parker have cost a literal fortune for this health-insured family. What isn't realized by many, is that even though you have adequate or even superb health insurance, should a catastrophe occur such as a permanently disabling accident (as in the case of my brother-in-law) or a child born with severe health issues, insurance coverage max's out quickly. Surgeries and hospital stays add up to the multiple thousands of dollars.

"So often we read about children like Parker and think we wish we could help.  But this time we can help in a simple way."  says Mom, Tammy. If you have kids who enjoy playing games online, direct them here:

Advertising revenue that is earned while playing will go directly to Parker for his ongoing care. Every little bit helps! You can also follow Parker's story at PrayingforParker.

Now...since this is a blog for Diviine ModesTee, I must add that I wore this skirt:

...with a brown empire waist top, cream Diviine ModesTee Camisole underneath, brown tights and kickin' cowboy boots that I got for a steal at Ross because I had just got off work. I don't normally dress "up" to visit adorable little boys (I mean LOOK at those eyes!), but this brave boy certainly deserved the honor.

Diviine Modestee is feeling....

Lonely!  Go here: Diviine ModesTee's Facebook.  It's Diviine ModesTee's new Facebook page.   My husband is thinking he is so it because he signed up for Facebook last week and already has over 100 "friends".  Big Whoop, I tell him.  It's the quality, not the quantity.  So if you want to become one of our most qualified friends, sign up as one of our BFF's!  Now.  

Thank you. :)

Brag Moment...

I'm really thrilled to announce that this blog was nominated for an award! Amanda from AmandaBeth Online, a young blogger (as compared to some... *ahem*) who writes a fantastic blog (or two!). Thanks Amanda!

I'm actually quite honored because I haven't been at this blogging business all that long and while the humble part of me doesn't think I deserve it, the ego in my says "woot!"
I'll be back later with a few nominations of my own. Qualifications are these:
1. A blogger who inspires you.
2. A blogger who makes you smile and laugh.
3. A blogger who gives amazing information.
4. A blogger who's a great read.
5. A blogger with an amazing blog-design.

Suggestions for nominations? Feel free to comment to this post with a nomination you think I should consider.  Also if you like this blog like Amanda does, be sure to follow it!

Bon Voyage!

A sweet lady who proudly claimed she was 75 years old came into our store over the Black Friday weekend to purchase a swimsuit for a cruise that she was invited to go on with her daughter and Son-in-Law. This was her first cruise and it had been years since she had purchased or even worn a swimsuit.   Her first choice was our Raspberry/Raspberry Ice BowTie Tankini.  She had shopped our website prior to coming into our store, so she had a pretty good idea of what she wanted.  The raspberry color of the suit she picked was absolutely perfect with her porcelain skin and silvery-grey hair, and she prefered the Boy Brief and the matching swimskirt for extra modesty.  She tried on a second style of swimsuit, but quickly went back to her first choice.  "When you are as old as me you don't have time to dither around with what you think you want", she proudly declared as she purchased her suit.  I wished her well on her cruise and I will, without a doubt, be thinking of the warm climates of any "land where palm trees sway" when we get hit with our first snowstorm here in the Rocky States.  Mele kalikimaka, sister! 

Cyber Monday!

Traditionally Cyber Monday is the day that shoppers take respite from the frantic weekend shopping of Black Friday and Grey Saturday (I made that one up!) and shop online from from the comfort of work or home. Not wanting to be excluded, Diviine Modestee has offered some awesome Cyber Monday Deals. Dresses 25% off, swimsuits 25% off and clearance/sale items an additional 10% off. Go to Diviine Modestee to shop. Use coupon code: BLACKFRIDAYSALE

If you are shopping online from work be sure to keep your mouse arrow over the minimize button so you won't get caught! And if you DO get caught, just show your boss our awesome merchandise and dollars to donuts she will thank you. Assuming your boss is a she...

Modesty is Just So Hard to Find

My nine year-old daughter loves Radio Disney. Every time we ride in the car we must listen to Radio Disney.  If my teenage boys are with us, this causes catastrophic battles in the back seat, and I'll admit that usually I allow my daughter to win this battle because she's...well...louder.  She knows, at age nine, the artists of every song on this radio station:  Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment...you name it, she knows it.  

Today my daughter had a dance lesson and as we are driving along, listening to (what else) Radio Disney, on comes the Jonas Brothers song "Lovebug".  I freely admit that I love this song!  So I'm listening and singing along (which bugs my daughter to no end!  She wants to be the soloist) and one word from the lyrics jumped out at me:  Modesty.  I honestly thought I must have heard wrong, so once home I googled the lyrics.

Called her for the first time yesterday

Finally found the missing part of me

Felt so close, but you were far away

Left me without anything to say

Now I'm speechless, Over the edge of this, Breathless,

I never thought that I'd catch this love bug again

Hopeless, Head over heels in the moment,

I never thought that I'd get hit by this love bug again.

I can't get your smile out of my mind

I think about your eyes all the time

Your beautiful, but you don't even try

Modesty is just so hard to find

(chorus)

Kissed her for the first time yesterday

Everything I wished that it would be

Suddenly, I forgot how to speak

Hopeless, Breathless, Baby can't you...see

I know that boy bands always get a bad rap and Disney boy bands get the baddest rap, BUT...like I said I really like this song.  I don't even care if they are talking about modesty in dress or modesty in action or modesty as in humble.  They are singing a song which promotes modesty to the age group that is the most impressionable:  pre-teens and teens.  The song speaks of innocent young love, you can practically feel it.  The lyrics describe being thrilled at the sight of her smile, her eyes, her beauty.  It is not about being titillated (love that word!) by a peek into a low-cut blouse, or a view of a thigh.  No.  It's a good old fashioned love song celebrating her beauty and modesty.

The movie "Lovebug" is coming out to theatres soon and is set in the 1940's revolving around a young couple who end up at a dance where the Jonas brothers are performing.  The movie follows the couple as they fall in love and separate during the war.

For your viewing pleasure, here's the video off YouTube:

Fab or Drab?

The Gladiator Boot. Personally I haven't seen much in the way of footwear that I hate more than the Gladiator Boot.   Is it a boot?  Is it a sandal?  No one knows!  I like my possessions to know exactly what their function in my life is.  I don't think these shoes that Ashley Tisdale is wearing know what their purpose in life is:

They are confused.  They are befuddled.  And frankly, so am I.  Now I am a BIG fan of Ashley, just for the record. I loved her in High School Musical(s), I adore her in The Suite Life of  Zack and Cody and once-upon-a-time I even knew her current boyfriend, Jared. But I do not love the Gladiators. So I got to thinking that it just might be fun to give Miss Tisdale a Diviine makeover.
First thing:  chuck the Glads.  Then I would give her Brooke dress in grey from the Sweet Innocence Dress Collection.  Ashley proves that blondes can indeed wear grey, but of course, I like this particular Diviine ModesTee dress (seen below in the collage) better. Then, since the season is colder now we'll add grey tights and grey booties for a nice, sleek monochrome look.  These particular booties have diminished the number of buckles on Ashley's feet from dozens down to two.  It's obvious that Miss Tisdale loves a big bag that makes a statement so we'll toss in a fab purple bag (HOT this year!) plus a scarf, necklace and cameo ring to pull it all together.  Toss on a trendy orange swing jacket for those chilly days and voila! Classy and Chic.  But most important, it won't take you 15 minutes to buckle your shoes!

Brooke by SandyD

What do you think? Which do you like better: Gladiator Ashley or hip, sleek, trendy I-can-put-on-my-shoes-in-less-time-than-it-takes-to-say-"Gladiator"-Ashley?

Do you have a favorite look that you'd like to share? A celebrity you'd like to makeover using a Diviine ModesTee product? Get creative at Polyvore.com and send me the link. I just might publish it in a future post.