Striped Item of the Day

Stripes! Yippee! Nothing makes me more excited than stripes? Stripes means nautical, and nautical means summer, and summer means carefree, and I love nothing more than to be summer loving and carefree living. I especially love this skirt because it has all the whimsy of a good nautical summer skirt but it has the cut and silhouette of the perfect office look. This skirt will thrive in any professional environment but will meld right into any weekend look you're trying to achieve. I especially love how the model pairs it with a pop of orange; when all else fails, add color! Click the link below to get your hands on this nautical pencil skirt!

Oasis Stripe Pencil Skirt

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Polka Dot (New Mommy Debut) Item of the Day

The Princess has spoken and she has single-handedly ushered in the polka dot trend as a MUST HAVE right now. Polka dots have always been cute an adorable, but I always felt that they were way more cutesy than sophisticated. To be honest I still feel that way, but there is a certain softness that comes with a well-done polka dot. If you're jonesing for a very Kate Middleton look, this Brooks Brothers silk dress is on sale and ready for you wardrobe. The polka dots are small enough to not be too juvenile, and the cinched waist adds a very adult and flattering silhouette. They keyhole neckline is just enough to break up the pattern and add that last touch of sexiness. So make like a true princess and click the link below to buy this dress from Brooks Brothers!

Brooks Brothers Silk Polka Dot Dress

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Metallic Item of the Day

Are you in the mood to make a statement? Looking for a versatile top that goes with just about anything in your wardrobe? Behold, I present to you this metallic panel blouse courtesy of Piperlime. I am in love with this piece because this is the kind of blouse that works for a multitude of occasions and outfits; it's perfect for the office, a night out, a date, a wedding, or a holiday ensemble. It's got the soft feminine cream-colored back and sleeves with the rough and tough metallic front panel that gives just the perfect touch of rocker chick. I'm picturing this with a very bold colored skirt, if you ask me. Click on the link below to snatch up this Jekyll-&-Hyde look.

Alice Metallic Blouse by Rhyme Los Angeles

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Royal [Baby] Item of the Day

Mazal tov! IT'S A BOY!! In honor of the birth of the future king of all things awesome (and the U.K.), I decided to feature a dress that is royal in every way. Royal blue that is, and not just because it was a baby boy. This dress from ASOS not only looks like a fabulous frock that Mommy-to-be Kate would wear when she gets her figure back (so, like, tomorrow), it's got all the trappings of a truly modest dress, with a knee-hitting hem, elbow-grazing sleeves, and all kinds of covered-upness. In fact, this dress is reminiscent of Kate's Issa engagement dress, only with a little twist-- literally, and it's sophisticated and classy with just a touch of sexy. It runs in a US size 2 - 14 so women of all shapes and sizes rejoice-- we can all emulate the future Queen in style. Click the link below to get this positively royal dress.
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River Island Long Sleeve Twist Front Drape Dress With Necklace

 

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Modest Hollywood

I'm back in the game, peeps, and it's back to the good old Modest Hollywood rundown. I'm smitten with each and every one of these fashion forward ladies, but as always, there are a few fabulous women who stand out as awesome beyond belief. My OAKie of the week goes to Hailee Steinfeld for her Biphu Mohapatra dress; the silhouette and fit, the graphic prints, the color-- everything about it just takes my breath away! I want it and need it now. Then there is Helen Mirren-- the woman can do no wrong; she transcends time and age. When I grow up I want to be Helen Mirren.

As for trends, summer is here so color and prints are clearly the way to go-- orange a la Salma Hayek, emerald courtesy of Taraji P. Henson, metallic cobalt on JLo, and cerulean on the stunning Octavia Spencer. Live out loud, ladies. 

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Hailee Steinfeld

 Cameron Diaz

Ciara

Helen Mirren

Jennifer Lopez

Jessica Alba

Kate Bosworth

Kelly Rowland

Kourtney Kardashian

Molly Simms

Octavia Spencer

Rashida Jones

Salma Hayek

Sandra Bullock

Taraji P. Henson

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HuffPost Live!

What a special night. I had the very fortunate opportunity to be part of a panel of women discussing modest fashion as a part of a Huffington Post Live segment, and it was thrilling! I was nervous as anything of course, and while I accidentally referred to Michelle Obama as the President (BRAIN FART!) it was largely a success. I highly suggest you watch it by clicking on the link about the picture below.

I started this blog just about three years ago and it has been a passion project for me and a really wonderful form of catharsis and expression. How lucky was I then, when I got an email from Nancy Redd of HuffPost Live to come on her show and talk about modesty with two other incredible women Elaine Hearn (@clothedmuch) and Sharon Hodde Miller (@shoddemiller). To be a part of such a an open dialogue with women of different religions, all of us boiling down to a common idea that we are WORTH something; we are special, we are valuable, we are more than just the clothes we wear. We are contributors to society, we are cornerstones of our faith, we are fabulous. We women are powerful indeed, and tonight was such a positive reinforcement of that. This was a truly thrilling and exciting experience if for that alone.

I am really excited to feature Sharon and Elaine on The OAK in the coming days and weeks, and I hope that this disucssion sheds light on the fact that modesty is not a fleeting trend but it is a mainstay pillar of fashion. Take a minute to follow these ladies on twitter and I look forward to introducing them to you soon! PS Take a look at Elaine's site Clothed Much. It's a feast for the modest eyes!
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