Blog Resurrection: Dressember 2013

Well hello there. Long time no see!! I thought I'd write a bit about Dressember here on the 'ol blog so I have a bit more room to expound. If you didn't already know I'm participating in a global awareness/fund raiser for International Justice Mission called Dressember. For the entire month of December I, along with women around the world, am going to wear dresses. Now some of you may be thinking what's the big deal? Well, if you know me, you know it's a big deal. Give me jeans; everyday, anyday. I like wearing a dress now and then...to church, or some girly event, or maybe even on a date with my hubby, but for the most part you will see me happy in a pair of denims. Especially in December. I mean, BRRRRR!!! How thankful am I that leggings and boots are "in". Add to that the fact that I only own a few dresses...and 2 pairs of leggings...and 1 pair of boots. Time to get creative!! This is so far out of my zone it isn't even funny. But a chance to raise awareness about the topic closest to my heart? To raise some extra money for an organization that is on the front-lines of freedom fighting? Bring it on.

So I'll apologize now for the onslaught of pictures of me to come. I don't know that I'll post my outfit every single day. Let's be honest, some days I don't leave the house. And those days are spent in my comfy pants cleaning or sewing. So there won't be a dress happening on those days (which is permitted!). But on those other days that I have to get dressed and see the general public, it will be in a dress! And you may see it pop up in your Instagram or Facebook feed. But you can get over it. : )

Day 2: I can't even tell you how much I love posing, by myself, to then be splashed across your computer screen...

I love the heart behind Dressember. The heart that says women are created to be feminine and lovely and there are women out there who are denied that basic right. They are denied the freedom to wear a pretty dress and heels if they so desire. They are denied the right to be anything but what they are forced to be. I love that women around the world are saying "Enough!".

So would you consider donating to IJM? Every little bit goes a long way in securing a future for so many around the world who can't fight for themselves. Here is the link to my personal goal page.

Here is the video...have a watch. And thanks for taking the time to read about what I'm doing!