“Mirror Mirror: Am I Beautiful?” by Shelley Hitz Book Review: Part 2

Fashion choices are everywhere.  It is almost impossible to go one day without being faced with an advertisement for the latest fashion trend.  Let’s face it, they are everywhere!  Often times the fashion being advertised compromises modesty, and it is easy to give into the temptation of being immodest for the sake of wanting to “fit-in.”

In her book “Mirror, Mirror: Am I Beautiful?” Shelley Hitz discusses the topics of fashion and modesty.  She gives helpful advice on how we can be modest and still dress fashionably.  She makes the statement “Just as you might not eat a certain type of food because you know it will make you sick or give you heartburn, I believe there are certain fashion choices that can lead to ‘spiritual heartburn.’” She also answers the question “Is it possible to dress trendy without dressing trashy? To be modern, yet modest?”  Her answer, “YES!” It is possible to dress trendy without dressing trashy!  We can do it!  It may take some effort on our part, but it is definitely not impossible to do.

The advice she gives in relation to our fashion choices hit home with me.  As a young woman trying to choose clothing that is in style, yet modest, I found her advice to be encouraging.   She makes some great points and challenged me to take a closer look at my wardrobe to make sure the clothing that I own upholds my standards of purity, and most importantly is pleasing to God.

Fashion decisions do not have to be a pain to make, it is really easy, especially when we allow God to direct our decisions, even the decisions we make concerning how we dress.

For more information on Shelley Hitz, her book, “Mirror, Mirror: Am I Beautiful?” and fashion advice check out her websites listed below!

www.ShelleyHitz.com

www.TrueBeautyBook.com

Mardi Manning is a homeschooled graduate. She loves modest fashion, designs jewelry, works as a pharmacy technician, all the while studying photography, voice and piano.