Saturday, December 21, 2013

2 Keys for How to Travel Light and Be Prepared for Every Situation

TRAVEL TIPS for modest women
LUGGAGE CHAMPIONS: MODEST WOMEN WHO TRAVEL
Modest ladies experience a higher luggage-to-person ratio than most modern women because modest garments use more fabric than many clothing designers consider necessary. Undaunted, we study to acquire packing skills that allow us to travel lighter.


How to travel light and be prepared for every situation

I suspect I may be modest Queen of Being Prepared, an attitude normally in antipathy of standard luggage allowances, but I’ve learned a few things that have helped me be prepared for every eventuality and lighten my luggage.

The two keys to maximize your luggage space and give you more freedom in closet choice are FORETHOUGHT and FLEXIBILITY.

FORETHOUGHT
  1. Find out what the demands of climate and environs will be.
  2. Plan ahead for these situations. A) Assess key garments on the basis of functionality. If you don’t have suitable basic items, buy or sew garments that will meet all the situation requirements. B) Base your outfit choices on being able to add layers during cooler weather and remove layers during warmer weather.
  3. Inquire about laundering options. If you’ll have access to a sink, a wet area to drip-dry garments, and the time to wash and dry them, you can take less clothing changes (but don’t forget to organize hangers and hooks or clothes line).
  4. Consider whether you need to take an item with you or you can buy or borrow it when you get there.
  5. Buy small versions of personal care items, or downsize your containers to mini ones with enough product for your needs for the duration of your trip.

FLEXIBILITY
  1. Identify all situations you can expect to encounter, and choose garments and accessories that will mix-and-match and adapt to different climate situations and activities.
  2. Train yourself to be flexible in the way you live. For instance, use a smaller towel, style your hair simpler, wear clothing without ironing and for longer periods between laundering, or use the same fleece for cold nights in bed that you wear as a jacket during the day.
Forethought and Flexibility are your best travel mates!

Bon Voyage!
Narelle

How has this list helped you? Do you have any travel tips you’d like to share? Post a comment below.


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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Great Shopping DownUnder for Modest Women

GREAT SHOPPING DOWNUNDER FOR MODEST WOMEN

Damart and Victoria Hill catalogues are among my favourite clothing resources because of their consistent provision of wide variety of attractive, modest, feminine garments in a moderate price range. You can guarantee there will be modest tops and long skirts in any season. Worthy of note is that through the 2013 southern autumn and winter seasons they were the ONLY store downunder that provided modest long skirts.

Unless you have easy access to a well-stocked secondhand shop or are comfortable sewing what you need, Damart/Victoria Hill is as good as it gets in New Zealand and Australia. (If you have knowledge to the contrary, I'd love to hear from you!)

MAKE FASHION CHOICES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR _YOU_

I'm sharing in this post a selection of the delights available from the current catalogue. Remember, the age and shape of the model and the styling choices of the catalogue stylist should not dictate whether a garment will work for you or how you should wear it. You have the power to choose, to combine, to wear what is right for YOU.

If these garments don't meet your needs and bring the real you alive, check out the other recommended stores in the Modesty Mall until you find items that will reflect who you are and what you believe.

4 KEYS TO GREAT CLOTHING CHOICES

Key to choosing clothes and accessories that make you look good and feel great is to ask yourself these four questions when shopping:

1. Does it enhance my God-given colouring?
2. Does it match my lifestyle and beliefs?
3. Does it align with my character and  personality?
4. Does it compliment my natural body type?

Best wishes,
Narelle

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Marvellous Quotes for Modest Women!

Whenever Narelle encounters quotes she thinks will encourage, inform, and inspire ladies desiring to be modest, she posterizes them and pins them to Marvellous Quotes for Modest Women. Here are some examples.

Former lingerie model Kylie Bisutti speaks of giving up something she loved because she knew it was displeasing to God. Have you found yourself in that position? What happened next? Joy or misery? Here's what happened to Kylie:
Former lingerie model Kylie Bisutti speaks of giving up something she loved because she knew it was displeasing to God. Have you found yourself in that position? What happened next? Joy or misery? www.boutiquenarelle.blogspot.com
"Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece -- by thought, choice, courage, and determination." www.boutiquenarelle.blogspot.com
 lol We've all been here, haven't we? www.boutiquenarelle.blogspot.com

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Enjoy more marvellous quotes for modest women with Boutique Narelle on Pinterest.

Friday, October 4, 2013

The Purpose of Modesty

The Purpose of Modesty: "I believe we women need to understand the role of womanhood, embrace our God-given femininity, express our Designer-uniqueness, and as ambassadors, radiate the love and beauty of the Lord Jesus Christ to a dark, despairing world." Narelle Worboys

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Identifying Your Greatest Modesty or Femininity Challenge

One Question to Help Me Help You Better:
What is your greatest modesty or femininity challenge?


Dear Ladies,

What is the #1 challenge you’re experiencing with living modestly, loving femininity, and leading your heart toward true beauty?

After a year’s furlough during which I spent countless hours researching and studying how to give you better value and service through my creative projects, I’m back in school with a formal business coaching program. I’m excited about what I’m learning, and look forward to helping you solve your challenges with greater alacrity and flair.

My first step toward this is learning from you what your deepest needs are. I would be honoured if you would share these with me by filling in the box on this survey form. Click here to take survey

If you find it hard to pick just one challenge, pile them all in. They’re all valid and I want to hear what you’re dealing with.

I know your time is precious. Thank you so much for taking a minute to help me help you better. Click here to take survey

Fiat lux!
Narelle Worboys
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