As a bit of an aside from what I'm posting about today, I must start off with saying two things: A)I know it's been awhile since I posted last. My goal was to make a new entry at least once a week. FAIL. Not really an epic fail though, since I'm still getting used to this blogging thing and well, life happens too. I can't always live in this constant world of cyberspace (warning: inflicts major headaches and withdrawal from the "real" outside world). I do have a hubby to care for, and bake with (we made BOMB shortbread cookies last night!) and all that other real life stuff. B)I think I was going to brag about the shortbread cookies and maybe point out the fact that sugar is becoming quite the constant companion in my married life. At least two good things come from this new sugar craving/addiction/obsessive baking disorder: 1. I am spending time with my hubby doing something we truly both enjoy! 2. I think sugar helps fuel my thoughts (I've been having some very vivid dreams lately. I do love remembering cool dreams. Not so much the scary spider ones. So, I do think it jogs my brain for ideas. Or gives me a coma. haha.)
Dressing Like A True Princess:
Which "princesses" I admired then and Which ones I respect now
Part 2: Who I Respect Now
In my last post, I revealed that my original favorite princess figure was Jasmine from Alladin. I ended up failing her on the modesty scale, and I did promise that I would take a look at the princesses who I feel reflect modesty more evidently and who I hold a higher respect for now. I know this may sound funny, especially when it comes to fictional characters (can you really have respect for a cartoon figure?) Oh well, I'm sure I sound funny/ridiculous with about 80% of what I type/what comes out of my mouth anyway. ;)
So, now that I am becoming a grown woman (kinda-I still feel like a kid frequently) and I can look at the subject of modesty with a more mature set of eyes (as far as judging what passes on the modesty scale), I am going to reveal two disney princesses who I do feel reflect a certain amount of modesty worth mentioning.
The two disney princesses who strike me as exuding the greatest amount of modesty are
........drum roll..........
These two beauties:
Belle
Cinderella
Let me first tell you a few reasons why I am sucker for both of these stories. 1)They both come from broken families (or rather, family members are missing/dead)and yet still seem very grounded and are strong, confident women who have dreams and aspirations. 2)Belle falls in love with a beast who ends up being a dashing prince (she falls for his character and not his looks which is a great lesson on its own...and honestly guys, I fell in love with the beast more than his human form at the end of the movie).3)Cinderella endures the cruelty of how her step-mother and step-sisters treat her as a slave, and she hardly complains. Plus, she has cool animal friends who are natural seamstresses! 4)Both their characters (personalities) and outward appearances reflect a great amount of modesty.
The pictures I chose to add first show Belle and Cinderella in very plain, everyday "work" clothes. They are both modest dresses which don't attract an obscene amount of attention to themselves (no glitz or glamor). What's cool about these ladies, is that though they dress plainly (only to be princess-ified later) their true beauty shines outwardly. They are both kind, loving, and thoughtful. I can personally relate to Cinderella's character slightly better, as she has this quiet demeanor about her whereas Belle seems to be a bit more outspoken. Plus, I like Cinderella's princess dress a little better. ;)P.S. I must confess that I do like the Beast better than Prince Charming (he's too mysterious...like how many words does he speak?)
Now let's take a look at these two after they've been princess-ified (meaning, all dolled-up and ready for, you know, a royal ball).
Not my color, but I always thought Belle looked stunning in it :)
and mostly modest (maybe a tad low-cut?)
***And yes...this was probably one of my favorite scenes.
I loved how nervous the Beast was- so cute.
Poor Cinderella's first dress ruined by evil step-sisters :(
***Cinderella is still pretty AND modest even in rags!
BAM! And henceforth every little girl wanted a fairy godmother...
***This has always been my favorite disney princess dress-
I'm a sucker for blues! And it's modest :)
Well, now I want to watch both of these movies! I hear the soundtracks playing in the back of my mind...ugh! I don't have either movies...plus my hubby might raise his brows if he came home and saw me sobbing over a disney movie. hehe...
Does anyone question the modesty of either of these princesses? For me, they totally pass on the modesty and "true princess" scales. They truly reflect modesty, both on the outside and inside. Additionally, if my future daughter wanted to dress up as either Belle or Cinderella I wouldn't have a problem with it. Whereas, if she wanted to dress up as Jasmine I would likely say no.
Just for review:
Jasmine: FAIL
Belle: PASS
Cinderella: PASS
I haven't quite decided on the subject of my next entry, but I may either talk about today's "real" celebrities (meaning not cartoons)and judge them on the modesty scale or I may start my first entry on how to dress modestly/keys to a modest wardrobe.
Please let me know if there are any other specific topics related to modesty that you'd like me to cover...I'm up for any challenge! :)
Cheers!
Anna
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