End of the Lenten Clothing Fast!

As a follow up to my previous post about the "Lenten Clothing Fast," I wanted to share how much fun it was to finally wear spring colors on Easter in celebration of the Lord's Resurrection joy! Being a former girl, I love pink, and I usually wear pink and white on Easter. Since this year was chilly, a cotton sweater in drive-me-crazy green was in order over the pink silk blouse and white skirt I'd chosen. The jewelry is vintage, from my late grandmother, but my mom gave me the watch for Christmas. And my aunt, who is always helping me stay fashionable, brought me the little-girl-beribboned tote, which I promptly claimed as this year's Easter purse.

It's fun to change colors along with the Church at the changing of the seasons!

Comments

Kimberlee said…
Pink for joy and spring green for new life - what a lovely, cheerful outfit!
12:56 AM
Jennifer said…
Great colors!
8:50 PM
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