The Lifted Lady

Posted by Keisha Mitchell On Sept - 14 - 2009

It is amazing to me how several of the most coveted positions (in the church and in the secular world) appear, from the outside view, to carry great grandeur and few tribulations. However, this is a great misconception. Many desire to carry the titles of honor, but they truly do not understand the reality of the burden that comes with these positions.

Removing The Clutter

Posted by Paulette Harper On Sept - 14 - 2009

Do you have a closet that no one is allowed to open? I wonder why not. Is it full of junk and you keep telling yourself you are going to use one day? Just like cleaning out the closet, at times we need to do a spiritual and emotional cleaning.

Don't Stop The Love

Posted by Tanya White On Sept - 14 - 2009

Have you noticed that now that Valentine’s Day is history you have made being in and demonstrating love a mystery? Your unexpected kisses have been kicked to the curve. The peace has passed away. Your loving words of encouragement and compassion have quickly crept away like a thief in the night.

God Has The Final Say

Posted by Tonya Blount June - 1 - 2009

After years of emotional, physical, and verbal abuse, I finally ended my marriage. My exodus wasn’t planned. After a vicious beating that led to my arrest (at my former husband insistence), I prayed to God and heard an audible voice that asked, “Are you ready to Leave the Wilderness?” Several days later, I packed up my children and left. I had no plan and nowhere to go. We were immediately homeless...

Flawless Every Time

Posted by Elizabeth Hamilton On Sept - 14 - 2009

Every stiletto has her secrets to her own personal style. These coveted secrets cannot be gleaned from the glossy magazines at the checkout stands in the grocery store or the latest best-selling guide to style.

Managing The Stress In Our Temples

Posted by Patricia Bridewell On Sept - 14 - 2009

Have you ever had those days when you just wanted to throw your hands in the air and give up? I know the feeling because I have rough days, too. The burden of stress falls on all of us and although it can be challenging, it is something we must all face. I would like to share some faith-based information and stress management techniques that I hope will help you cope with the stress in your lives.

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Flawless Every Time…

Every stiletto has her secrets to her own personal style. These coveted secrets cannot be gleaned from the glossy magazines at the checkout stands in the grocery store or the latest best-selling guide to style.

The secrets to looking flawless from head to toe everyday lies in knowing yourself. You will automatically look pulled together if you know how to dress your body type. For instance, my five foot four inch frame is stunted by capri pants, but knee length dresses or sleek trousers with heels make my vertically challenged legs look endless. So, when I go shopping I automatically limit my choices to lengths that compliment my shape and frame. I NEVER allow anything into my closet that does not make me feel fabulous (NO MATTER HOW CHEAP IT IS!).

In this economy and with my hectic schedule, I have to be a good steward of my resources.I challenge all of you fabulous Stilettos to clean out your closets and rid yourself of anything that is not up to appropriate standards. Ask yourself these questions about each item: Does it fit correctly? Is it stained, pilled, damaged, or stretched? Does the color compliment me? Does this item fit with the rest of my wardrobe? How many outfits can I wear with it? Can anything benefit from a visit to a tailor? When you are done, sort the clothing into piles to donate, trash, recycle, or consign. You will feel so much better when you just let go of the mediocre threads and challenge your personal style to a higher level.

If you have any fashion or beauty questions or need advice, feel free to email me at fashionista@faithfilledstilettos.com. And until next time ladies, be mindful of what are you clothed in?
If you remember a few simple rules, you can effortlessly pull together your hot weather looks without a snag!

A – ACCESSORIZE: Accessories are a simple and inexpensive means of spicing up your summer wardrobe and transitioning pieces like cardigans and skirts between hot and cold seasons. For instance, a denim pencil skirt can be paired with a sweater, tights, and knee boots in the winter, but can be just as useful in the summer months with an embellished tank and gladiator sandals. Make the wardrobe you already have work for you, by picking up a few simple accessories that will get you through the summer months. Start by revealing freshly painted toes with gladiator sandals. Forgo your usual wristwatch for a few bright bangles. Instantly transport yourself to the beach with a pair of shell earrings. Ditch the heavy leather handbag for a canvas tote. Finally, keep those eyes protected with a chic pair of sunglasses.

B - BRONZE RESPONSIBLY: Depending on the weather in your specific location, you will be baring more skin now than you did a few months ago. Before you do, make sure that you exfoliate and follow with body oil to avoid ashiness. Most importantly, make sure to protect your skin with at least an SPF 15 before going out in the sun.

C – COMPLIMENT: No matter what the trends dictate, be true to yourself! One of the hottest summer trends of 2009 has been the maxi dress. But since I stand at 5’4” and am blessed with hips, I would not dare go near one! The silhouette just would not compliment my frame. Whatever your shape and size dress to compliment your body and provide comfort for your lifestyle.

If you have any fashion or beauty questions or need advice, feel free to email me at fashionista@faithfilledstilettos.com. And until next time ladies, what are you clothed in?
If you are a red carpet enthusiast, like me, you know the all too predictable question that rolls off the tongue of every fashion pundit during awards season: “So, who are you wearing?” Whether the fashionista in question says Tracy Reese, Alexander McQueen, or Dior, we already have formed our opinion and the name behind the design doesn’t mean much. The same goes for us as we walk our own runways, whether it be the produce aisle at the grocery store or the hallway of our child’s school, or the corridors of our places of employment. The labels in our clothing don’t matter as much as how we carry off a look. I would even venture to say that the clothes don’t matter much at all…

But I would add one caveat to that last statement by asking a question of my own. Rather than who are you wearing? I would ask, “what are you clothed in?” It’s a simple twist to a trite Hollywood question that I believe will help put things into perspective. In Proverbs 31, as a queen instructs her son on finding a proper wife, she relays a litany of virtuous ideals and among them that “strength and honor are her clothing.” We know from the previous verses that her physical clothing “is purple and fine linen..” Neither purple nor linen are the name of haute couture designers, but in those days we know that purple and linen were symbols of high status.
However, the queen makes a point of assessing the statement behind the clothing. She makes up her mind about the person in the clothing—no matter what the label says. What is important, according to the queen, is that she wears strength and honor at all times.

So, no matter if you got your shoes from Payless or Christian Louboutin, if you wear strength and honor the clothes will be secondary. It’s amazing how character flaws cannot be compensated for with expensive designer clothes. But the opposite is not true. If you conduct yourself with virtue, very few people will make clothing labels an issue. A woman’s strength and dignity, her virtue, will help her make appropriate clothing decisions and pull any look off the ultimate confidence.

With all this in mind, I would like to ask you a question: what are you clothed in?

Elizabeth Carmel Hamilton is a wife and mother of two. She is also an artist in addition to pursuing a PhD in art history at the University of Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and cooking.
Wondering what's hot and what's not or the top three things every Stiletto must have in their wardrobe? Contact Elizabeth at fashionista@faithfilledstilettos.com. She has the information you need to make you look fabulous!

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