{ sequin gown: designed by yours truly, executed by Jose Sanchez // shoes: Corso Como // earrrings: vintage via ebay } Last week we celebrated the wedding of my little sister. And what a party it was...
{ tee: via Lohemanns // skirt: Anthropologie // belt: Goodwill Outlet // sandals: Mattiko via DSW // earrings: H&M // bag: Anne Klein via Century 21 } On our last night in Miami, hubs and I dress...
{blouse: Banana Republic // cardigan: J. Crew Outlet // skirt: H&M // shoes: Seychelles // earrings: purchased in Israel // scarf: purchased in Israel // bag: Anne Klein } Life has been a b...
Todays Modern and Modest post features Marie, an American Baptist living abroad. Read on to learn about her negotiations between the public and private aspects of modest dressing. What does "mode...
{ dress: C+ C via Foxs // belt: borrowed from a different dress // cardi: Old Navy, via sister // sneaks: Converse // earrings: gift from hubs } Im digging the sneakers-with-dresses look lately. Keep...
{tee: C&C California // skirt: F21 // flats: Sam & Libby // bag: Anne Klein // necklaces: H&M } The end of the semester has arrived, which means Im holed up in my carrel in the library, d...
{dress: Ross // shoes: J. Renee via Zappos // earrings: F21} On Saturday night we headed out to my friend Avishais for a dressed-up farewell party. Hubs whipped out the tux and I opted f...
Todays Modern and Modest post features Allie, who has recently incorporated a stricter interpretation of modesty into her personal practice. Her last answer, in particular, offers an interesting chal...
{tee: sisters // cardigan: Joe Fresh // skirt: Ross // sweater tights: Hue // shoes: mommed // scarf: mommed } Recently Ive been reaching for an easy pairing of tee shirt + pencil skirt + cardigan. A...
{via} If youd like to hear my thoughts on modesty, the Modern and Modest series and this blog in general, click over to Jewesses With Attitude (the Jewish Womens Archive blog) for an interview.
{striped hoodie tee: Vintage Havana // white pencil skirt: Anthropologie // red flats: gift from former coworker // flowered bag: Anne Klein via Century 21 // lace earrings: gift from hubs // sunnies...
{cashmere cardigan: 360 Cashmere via Daffys ($15!) // stripey tee: F21 // skirt: J.Crew Outlet // tights: Hue // shoes: Miz Mooz // necklaces: H&M } This outfit started out all freshly pressed an...
{ striped dress: Calvin Klein // flowered cardigan: Anthropologie // black tights: George // black boots: Enzo Angolioni // locket necklace: Ann Taylor } If I look tired in the photos above, i...
Todays Modern and Modest post features Ilana, an alltumbledown reader and fellow blogger. Read on for her take on "liberal modesty". What does "modesty" mean to you? Why do you choose...
{ Sweater: Romeo & Juliet // Skirt: F21 // Tights:? (sisters) // Flats: Payless // Earrings: H&M } Im a sucker for a good stripe. Not that I have anything against a nice polka dot, a f...
{Dress: Calvin Klein // Tights: Hue // Boots: Enzo Angolioni // Belt: Zara // Earrings: Gift from hubs} Yesterday was my little sisters bridal shower. There were games, a slideshow, video pres...
{Cardigan: J. Crew Outlet // Shirt: F21 // Skirt: American Apparel // Tights: DKNY // Shoes: Sam & Libby // Ring: F21 // Bag: H&M // Earrings: Gift to myself from Israel } So I have a slight ...
{Sweatshirt: H&M // Scarf: H&M // Skirt: F21 // Tights: Hue // Flats: Sam & Libby //Necklace: Gift} 1. Fancy-pants sweatshirts are fantastic. This one has puffed shou...
Todays Modern and Modest post features Kristina, who blogs over at Kristina J. A stay-at-home mom, Kristina uses her design and sewing talents to create an inspirational style that is all her own. Re...
Im pleased to announced the winner of the ModestSea swimsuit giveaway [drumroll]... Lynne Shamay! But wait, theres more: For those of you who didnt win or enter (myself included), Modest Sea has offe...
Ive been in Israel for the past few days, celebrating my cousins wedding. Here is a visual of where Ive been.
Today was the first warm day weve had in a bit, and I celebrated with a cheery yellow skirt ad my favorite jean jacket. After weeks of down and boots, the light layers felt freeing. Joe Fresh cowl sw...
Welcome to the first post in my new series, Modern and Modest. Over the past few years youve heard my voice on modesty, what it means to me, and why I choose to practice despite my misgivings. One of...
Friends, do I have a treat for you! I was recently contacted by the lovely folks at Modest Sea, a company specializing in fashionable, modest swimsuits. Not exactly the most likely of wordfellows, bu...
Back in August, I stalked this skirt on the Anthropologie website and watched it drop down in price in slight increments. When it finally slid below $50, I swooped in, and I am sincerely grateful to ...
Last time on Kosher Kitchen, we learned the basic rules: the three categories of food, and what can or cant be eaten together. All well and good in theory, but how does a kosher kitchen actually func...
Red, green and ornamented? I guess Im harboring a secret Yuletide love. Belatedly, because that is how I work (seriously. Try to get me to answer a voicemail and youll know). *black H&M tunic * g...
Hey, Readers! For a new series on the blog, I am investigating the many meanings of modesty. Over the past two years youve heard my thoughts on the subject, and now Id like to hear from you. Id love ...
In todays New York Times, Rabbi Dov Linzer addresses the Israeli modesty controversy.Well worth the read. In other news, I wore this yesterday. Dressing up even when all Im doing is staying in...
Cold and dreary weather has me reaching for deliciously cozy sweaters. This neon number fit the bill, with color saturated enough to brighten the day as well. Hello, nearly same outfit as the one two...
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