That I may tell of all thy wonderous works
The random winner of the Love Never Fails necklace is Deb (ardenpostma@)! You should have an e-mail from Pierce My Heart in your inbox. If not, please contact us within seven days to claim your prize.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest by leaving a comment on our article . If you didn’t win this month, please try again in September, because we have another fun giveaway coming up.
Congratulations, Deb! We hope you enjoy your new necklace!
– Davonne Parks
Today is the last day to submit photos of your sand creations for use in our Gifted Girls article next month. You can send pictures to Info @ PierceMyHeart . com (remove spaces).
This is also the last day to enter to win our August giveaway. The winner, who will be announced on August 31, will receive a necklace.
If you have any questions, please let us know, and we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
– Davonne Parks
“Does a maiden forget her jewelry, a bride her wedding ornaments?” (Jeremiah 2:32)
One size fits all––words we all love to hear. Whether it’s gold or silver, jeweled or not, it’s nice to know that there are some things in our wardrobe that will always fit. And there are few ways to add to or complete an outfit more easily or inexpensively than jewelry.
Whether an occasion calls for something casual and basic or a little more formal, there is an abundance of accessories to be found. While everyone has her own taste in jewelry, there are a few simple things to remember when accessorizing.
Accessorize and remove
Sometimes, especially if we’re new to accessorizing, we tend to overdo it. We figure that, when it comes to jewelry, we need one necklace, one pair of earrings, one bracelet, our watch, a ring. Remember that your jewelry should complement your outfit, not overwhelm it. Allow it to add some color and personality to your wardrobe without using it to make your ultimate statement. So, I’ve often heard it said to put on the jewelry you have planned and then remove one piece. This usually cuts down on any overdoing.
Don’t let your neck and ears compete
Some people have a problem when it comes to earrings and necklaces. They find a great, dangly pair of earrings that would go great with an outfit, and also a chunky necklace to wear with it. But when both pieces are worn together, they compete with one another. If you are wearing an attention-getting necklace, keep your earrings simple––gold or silver hoops or small studs. If you really love the way a pair of earrings looks with an outfit, wear a simple, complementing necklace with them, or skip the necklace altogether.
Distractingly ear-catching
Although fun, playful bangles are popular right now, they can also be very distracting––not to look at, but to hear. Keep this in mind when accessorizing. If you’re going to be at school or church, or some other “quiet” location, don’t wear something––like bangles––that are going to be distractingly noisy every time you move. Save them for a fun day out with friends.
Draw the attention upward
One great thing about jewelry––specifically earrings and necklaces––is that it draws the focus upward, toward your face, and away from any areas you don’t want noticed. (Also, longer necklaces tend to slim the body because of the vertical lines they create.) Colorful necklaces and dangly earrings frame your face, making it more of a focal point. This is where we want others’ focus to be––on our face.
Start accessorizing!
Whether you’re hanging out with some girlfriends, dining with your husband, or attending a wedding, it’s always the perfect time to start accessorizing your wardrobe. Remember, though, that our beauty should not come from what we put on but by what is coming out of us (1 Peter 3:3). We are most beautiful when we are reflecting Christ through the Spirit in us.
“Then adorn yourself with glory and splendor, and clothe yourself in honor and majesty.” Job 40:10
Giveaway
This month, we’re giving away a necklace, perfect for the married or unmarried, or even as a shower gift for a special bride-to-be in your life. This heart-shaped necklace with the phrase “Love never fails” enscripted on it is a simple and perfect way to dress up any outfit, casual or not.
To enter the contest, please leave a comment by August 29 on this post telling us what your favorite piece of jewelry is, or a subject you’d like to see covered in a future Style Sense article.
We’ll announce the winner on August 31. Good luck!
By Lisa Grimenstein
Visit our Monthly Issues page to view all of our past themes, and visit our August 2009 page to read our entire current issue, in a blog-type format, about marriage.
I apologize for the delay in posting the winner of July’s giveaway. My daughter decided to come three weeks early and was born on July 25, so I’ve been a little preoccupied this past week!
The random winner of our bag of beauty supplies is Sarah (gal4birdz@)! You should have an e-mail from Pierce My Heart in your inbox. If not, please contact us within seven days to claim your prize.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest by leaving comments on our article. If you didn’t win this month, please try again in August, because we have another fun giveaway coming up.
Congratulations, Sarah! We hope you enjoy your new beauty products!
– Davonne Parks
Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Items
We have a fun giveaway this month, perfect for a late summer vacation or a college or camp kit!
Our make-up bag includes a bag filled with these items:
Rimmel mascara in black
Cover Girl nail polish in a sparkly golden tone for summer
Estee Lauder eye make-up remover
Bath and Body Works nail file
Loreal HiP eye shadow in Exhilarating (blue)
Loreal colour juice sheer juicy lip gloss in Watermelon Crush
CG wetslicks lip gloss in shimmershell (light pink)
Rules
To enter, just leave a comment below by Wednesday, July 29, 2009, letting us know something you’d like to see appear on the magazine in the future, and you’ll be entered in our drawing.
Comments are moderated, so they may take a day or so to appear. Make sure to include a valid e-mail address in your information (this will not appear in the post). The winner will be announced on July 30 and will be e-mailed with simple instructions on how to claim this prize. The winner must contact us back within seven days of our initial contact, or the prize will go to someone else.
A special thanks goes to Lisa (the editor) for putting this bag together!
– Davonne Parks
Visit our Monthly Issues page to view all of our past themes, and visit our July 2009 page to read our entire current issue, in a blog-type format, about preparing for college.
The random winner of the book GIFTS is Sarah (sabeckstrom@)! You should have an e-mail from Pierce My Heart in your inbox. If not, please contact us within seven days to claim your prize.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest by leaving comments on our article. If you didn’t win this month, please try again in July, because we have another fun giveaway coming up.
Congratulations, Sarah! We hope this book will help you or someone you know in your Christian walk.
– Davonne Parks
Today is the last day to submit photos of tie-dye things you’ve made (t-shirts, pillows, etc.) for use in our Gifted Girls article next month. You can send pictures to Info @ PierceMyHeart . com (remove spaces).
This is also the last day to enter to win our June giveaway. The winner, who will be announced on June 30, will receive a book valued at $9.99.
If you have any questions, let us know, and we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
– Davonne Parks
Since we’re talking about careers this month, I thought it’d be appropriate to mention a girl who wrote an entire book when she was sixteen! Whether or not this girl decides to pursue writing throughout her adult life, she still used her talents to glorify God at a young age (1 Timothy 4:12).
GIFTS, written by Hannah Colley, is short for Girls in Fellowship and Team Study and covers many areas of Christianity. Her book is specifically geared toward teen girls, and has thirteen chapters with questions and project suggestions at the end of each chapter, so it can be used for individual learning, or for group study in a quarter-long Bible class.
Chapters include
1) What’s Love Got To Do With It?
2) No Turning Back
3) Unwrap the Present!
4) Who’s In Charge?!
5) Sticks and Stones
6) Fashion Tips 101: What NOT to Wear
7) The Right Moves
8 ) Life Savings
9) Hello?! It’s Just Entertainment
10) The Real High
11) Morality or Politics?
12) Here and Now
13) The Gift Exchange
These chapters cover everything from abortion and homosexuality to prayer and school dances. The topics are presented in a no-nonsense, easy-to-read format, and Colley’s beliefs are backed up with scriptural support.
Where to buy
This is one book you won’t find on Amazon or in most book stores––to purchase GIFTS, visit the Colley family’s website, and scroll down on the page until you get to Hannah’s book.
Giveaway
Colley Books is generously giving away one copy of GIFTS to a reader! All you have to do is leave a comment below by Monday, June 29, 2009, letting us know your favorite Christian book (aside from the Bible!), or a book or movie you’d like to see reviewed, and you’ll be entered in our drawing.
Comments are moderated, so they may take a day or so to appear. Make sure to include a valid e-mail address in your information (this will not appear in the post). The winner will be announced on June 30 and will be e-mailed with simple instructions on how to claim this prize. The winner must contact us back within seven days of our initial contact, or the book will go to someone else.
What really matters
If you want to strengthen your faith, learn more about God’s Word regarding today’s issues, or need to teach (or recommend topics for) a teen girls’ Bible class, this book will be a great tool to use. As Hannah says in her preface, “In 100 years, it won’t matter if I bought my clothes from American Eagle. It won’t matter if I was popular in high school. It won’t matter if I saw all the latest movies. The only thing that will matter is that I was a faithful Christian. True success is simply living my life and going to heaven.”
By Davonne Parks
Visit our Monthly Issues page to view all of our past themes, and visit our June 2009 page to read our entire current issue about choosing a career.
The random winner of Bellissima’s $25 gift card is Anna (minkona@)! You should have an e-mail from Pierce My Heart in your inbox. If not, please contact us within seven days to claim your prize.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this contest by leaving comments on our article. If you didn’t win this month, please try again in June, because we have another fun giveaway coming up.
Congratulations, Anna! We pray this gift card will give you a great start to having a stylish and modest summer wardrobe.
– Davonne Parks
Today is the last day to submit photos of bedroom and household decorations you’ve made (picture frames, pottery, pillows, wall art, paintings, etc.) for use in our Gifted Girls article next month. You can send pictures to Info @ PierceMyHeart . com (remove spaces).
This is also the last day to enter to win our May giveaway. The winner, who will be announced on May 31, will receive a $25 gift card to Bellissima’s.
If you have any questions, let us know, and we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
– Davonne Parks
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