Lavender Elizabeth

A Guide to Bridal Gown Silhouettes

by Lavender Elizabeth, May 19, 2016

Finding your wedding gown is an incredibly exciting time, but can sometimes be confusing. Should you go with a trumpet or a mermaid? What makes those styles different?

Below is a guide to help you answer those questions and more. Enjoy narrowing in on your choice of silhouette and saying yes to the dress!

Ballgown: A ballgown silhouette features a fitted bodice that flares at the waist into a full skirt.

A-line: An a-line silhouette also has a fitted bodice, but rather than flaring at the waist, it flows to the ground. It loosely resembles an upper case "A" with an unbroken line.

Modified A-line or Fit & Flare: This style features a silhouette that is fitted through the bodice and hips, and gradually flares to the hem. The lower half of the dress resembles an upper case "A."

Trumpet: A trumpet gown is fitted through the body and flares at the mid-thigh.

Mermaid: A mermaid gown is fitted through the body and flares at the knees.

Sheath or Column: A sheath, sometimes called column, gown is narrow in shape, flowing from the neckline to the hem.

Tea-length: The skirt hem of a tea-length gown falls between the ankle and the knee.

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A Letter to My Mom

by Lavender Elizabeth, May 08, 2016

Dearest Mom,

You are a rock, light, and fighter in my life. Throughout each stage, you've been supportive and loving, always ready with a big hug and warm cup of tea.

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Concert: Outcry 2016

by Lavender Elizabeth, April 25, 2016

What: Outcry 2016

Where: Indianapolis, IN

When: April 9, 2016

Who:

Hillsong Worship

Kari Jobe

Jesus Culture

Elevation Worship

Martin Smith

Brian Houston

A couple of weeks ago, I joined girls from my Bible Study at Outcry in Indianapolis. I had never been to a Christian concert before and honestly didn't know what to expect. When I walked into the arena, I was in awe. The stadium was full. Over 10,000 people gathered in one place to worship our one God. It was powerful.

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My Story: Part IV

by Lavender Elizabeth, April 04, 2016

If you missed the beginning installments of my testimony, you can read them here:

Part I ~ Part II ~ Part III

Today's post is the final installment of My Story. Without further ado...

Part IV: Now

In order to get my car to Illinois, my mom and I embarked on a road trip from California to Illinois, stopping at different states along the way. We had so much fun! There were so many moments during that trip where I was in awe of God's creativity with the world. I was blown away on multiple occasions! When I arrived at my new home, I was welcomed with signs, balloons, and a very excited younger sister.

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My Easter Reflection

by Lavender Elizabeth, March 28, 2016

John 12:46 “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.”

This past weekend, I spent time reflecting on the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on that cross. During this reflection, the magnitude of his sacrifice finally hit me. I got to thinking about times I’ve sinned and the humiliation, guilt, and hurt I’ve felt afterwards. Then I tried to imagine feeling that for not only myself in all of the sins I’ve committed, but that of my family, my friends. I couldn’t even try to grasp that amount of pure shame. But Jesus, he did. And he didn’t do it for only his friends and family, but for the world. He took on everyone’s hurt. Any time anyone has felt dirty, ashamed, mean, broken down, warry, He felt it all. What he was feeling was made clear when he cries out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). In that moment, he was separated from the perfection and equality of the Lord, feeling the weight of the world’s sin on his shoulders. Can you imagine what that would feel like? I can’t.

And then, three days later, despite everything the world put Him through on that cross, He came back. What kind of love must that be to come back to the people who hurt you the most?

It’s a kind of love that we’re undeserving of. It’s pure, absolute, love. Easter is such a beautiful time for believers. It’s a time for rejoicing in this love that was poured out to us by Jesus Christ.

I pray that everyone had a beautiful Easter weekend and that this Easter Monday is full of the love of Christ. I pray that for the coming year, we all try to emulate the selfless love that Jesus so willingly gave us and that we can show it to others around us.

Happy Easter Monday, friends!

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