28 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Dressing with Dignity, Fashion, Feminism, Modesty
From The Catholic Young Woman. I’d say the words that come to mind are “charming, gracious, elegant, kind, and dignified.” Ever wonder what words come to people’s mind when they see how you dress and how you act? Reminds me of an episode of “What Not to Wear”!
I’ve always loved to dress beautifully, and I love it when other girls dress beautifully. I remember that every time I would visit my older brother at his college I would sit out on the dorm balcony for a few minutes every day and watch the girls flutter by in their skirts. … Read the rest
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20 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Catholic Church, Dressing with Dignity, Family Life, Fashion, Feminism, Immodest, Interview, Modesty, Parenting, Skirts
Wow, I was quoted in Business World!!! Thanks to GS for sending me this link!
Capital View — By Mercedes B. Suleik
Fashion and Style vs. Modesty
To be fashionable, does one have to be immodest? Does being attractive mean that a woman should arouse the prurient attention of man? Do fathers and mothers want their daughters to be objects of lust? Their sons to be salivating brutes?

These days, it would seem, there is an overwhelming tendency to flaunt and exhibit a woman’s body…and yes, for that matter a man’s as well. We see this in magazines, print advertisements, … Read the rest
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07 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Family Life, Feminism, Masculinity
From Lissa Rankin, OB/GYN and founder of Owning Pink, came up with this list because she, “discovered that I do know a few things about being a woman in business and balancing the feminine energy that flows through me with the masculine energy I had to hone in order to succeed in my line of work.”
Italics are mine. Slightly edited.
Tips for being Feminine in the workplace
- Ask for and receive what you need, rather than pushing for it. The traditional masculine approach to business is to cram something down the throats of employees and clients. I’ve learned
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05 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Family Life, Feminism, Parenting
Since I viewed the first trailer, I’ve been saying that the Twilight series was another step in the de-Christianization of our culture…but I had no idea how bad really it was! I’m with this reviewer….I WAS TOO KIND BEFORE!
Tremendous review of the Twilight series by Jasmine Baucham.
Several people that I respected –and some that I don’t hold in especially high regard –had loved the books, and told me to take another look, and to keep going: I wasn’t being fair. Now, I had read Twilight and New Moon and viewed both of the films before I spoke … Read the rest
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05 Jul 2010
By Colleen Hammond, in Courtship, Dressing with Dignity, Family Life, Fashion, Feminism, Immodest, Masculinity, Parenting, Skirts
One young lady’s journey of the heart toward modesty. Heartfelt, genuine, and humble!
Jennifer touches on a number of thoughts that I think we all go through…rebellion, “brother’s keeper”, gossip and judging others for what they wear, as well as the most important issue—having a modest heart and soul. Kudos to Jennifer for her heartfelt wisdom!
In the midst of all this can come a judgment in the hearts of women looking at each other. “Can you believe so and so showed up in jeans today?” “How legalistic to think you shouldn’t wear shorts on a hot day like … Read the rest
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