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Washington Post: 'London Calling' for teens at Mormon prom
Mormon Life says: Kind of cool that the Washington Post picked up a story on "Mormon prom."
A procession of limousines dropped off young people dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns to the Annandale, Virginia stake center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last weekend. When...
Modesty, faith often cut from the same cloth
Modesty — so often interchangeable for "frumpy" in an ultra-modern age — is still a widely held conviction for many faiths. Parents of any faith who try to instill an appreciation for modesty must fight against the cultural tide preaching an opposing message. Many cultures work to preserve...
Modesty and the Middle Class
Mormon Life says: This blogger talks about a different kind of modesty than the one that covers your knees. I like it.
In this week's cover story about survivalists, I speak with a man who identifies himself only as "Bowreeguard," who hails from hard-granite New Hampshire and says that prepping was a way of life for...
{Lifestyle} Ultimate Guide: Modest Swimsuits 2012
Mormon Life says: Swimsuit season: there's no need to dread it anymore because cute and modest swimsuits not only exist – they seem to be everywhere! Check out this season's offerings.
Only two years ago I felt stymied in my attempts to find a modest swimsuit for a family cruise – they all looked like they were meant for someone 40 years my senior or someone who really wanted to...
{Lifestyle} Ultimate Guide: Knee-length Shorts
Mormon Life says: We've scoured the stores to find you this season's best knee-length shorts – just in time for that delicious spring weather.
Photo from DownEast Basics--Heart Throb Shorts $44.99 Photo from Old Navy--Distressed Denim Bermudas $24.94 Photo from Old Navy--Cuffed Denim Bermudas $24.94 Photo from Banana...
Mormon Prom in California promotes high standards
Southern California teenagers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attended the Mormon Prom on Saturday, March 17, at Soka University in Aliso Viejo, Calif. Youths ages 16-18 from the Santa Margarita, Mission Viejo, San Clemente and Laguna Niguel congregations were invited to join...
{LDSL Blog} Best of: Stories of the Week, Mar. 17-23
Mormon Life says: Check out which stories made up the best of LDS Living for the week of March 17 through March 23, 2012.
We all love a good story. And what better way to find out the best of the best than seeing what people found most interesting? For the week of March 17 to 23, 2012, these are LDS Living’s top online...
{Lifestyle} Vogue & Virtue: Modest Prom Dresses
Mormon Life says: It's that season again, when girls are on the hunt for the perfect prom dress. These are our picks for the most beautiful and modest options out there.
Photo from Twirl Prom.Photo from A Dressy Occasion.Photo from ModCloth.Photo from Shabby Apple.Photo from Twirl Prom.Photo from Kelly Prom.Photo from LatterDayBride.Photo from Shabby Apple.Photo...
{Lifestyle} Modest Fashion Roundup
I realize that modesty is interpreted slightly different for everyone. Some of these outfits might need an undershirt or slip extender, but in general, I found these ensembles to be both modest and fashionable. Here are a few of my favorite finds this week:Photo from Shabby ApplePhoto from Clothed...
'For the Strength of Youth' over the years
Mormon Life says: The For the Strength of Youth pamphlet has recently been changed and expanded. After reading about the changes, we were interested to see how this youth handbook has changed since its first publication in 1965. Here's what we found. (Make sure to check out the gallery of old FSOY covers!)
Whenever I’ve heard my mom or other women from earlier generations claim they couldn’t wear pants to school, I’ve treated their words as myths--kind of like the classic dad story about walking two...
FHE: Standards
Mormon Life says: "May we ever be courageous and prepared to stand for what we believe." - Thomas S. Monson
Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “Dare to Stand Alone”, by President Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, Nov. 2011, 60. Thought: I recall a time . . . when the standards of most...
{Lifestyle} Modest Fashion Roundup
Mormon Life says: These ladies are doing a lovely job pulling off vogue and virtue. Check out these modest outfits for your own style inspiration.
LDS Living recently opened a Pinterest account (follow us here). One of our boards is called Vogue and Virtue, featuring modest fashion and style inspriration. Right now I'm loving pastels, lace,...
{Lifestyle} Modest Fashion Blogs Roundup
I love fashion, but even more, I love modest fashion. But I need all the help I can get from Mormon fashion bloggers to pull this off. Some trends I'm loving right now are bright colored bottoms, mixed prints, and faux fur, and these ladies do a great job of making these trends appropriate and...
Teaching Modesty: A YM Leader’s Perspective
Mormon Life says: I like this quote from the article: "Young people are going to make mistakes, and it is the responsibility of adults to act like adults and not do the Full Freakout when the kids occasionally get it wrong, as they inevitably will."
For most of my adult life, I’ve had callings in the Young Men’s organization. Scouts, church sports, campouts, EFY, youth conference, you name it, I’ve been there and done that, and I have the scars...
BYU-Idaho to ban skinny jeans?
Mormon Life says: Today, BYU-I released this statement: Wondering if skinny jeans are allowed on campus? They are. BYU-Idaho's longstanding dress & grooming standards promote principles of modesty and restrict formfitting clothing, but skinny jeans are not singled out or prohibited. In addition, the Testing Center issue reported in Scroll has been corrected and is no longer in force.
Some at Brigham Young University-Idaho, a Mormon school, say skinny jeans are too risqué for campus wear: students wearing the hip-hugging pants have recently been refused service at the school’s...
