Shopping Tips For Spring Fashion

If you're looking for shopping tips for spring fashion, then you'll be excited to know that many of the lines have already been revealed. Start planning now to have the hippest spring wardrobe.

1. It appears that cropped pants are going to be in for Spring 2009. This style can include the capris we've seen previously, but they may extend all the way down to just a bit above the ankle. Whether you're talking jeans or trousers, straight-legged cropped pants are going to be hot this year.
2. Another trend for Spring 2009 is dresses with pockets. This helps answer that question of what to do with your cell phone at parties. From Oscar de la Renta to Cynthia Steffe, the pockets have been hidden in fuller skirts for an adorable, and practical, look.
3. Silky fashions are a look we can expect to see this spring. These clothes are light and pretty, and you can't beat them for comfort. Donna Karan is just one of the designers who is offering the silky look in her 2009 spring collection.
4. Printed blouses are going to be in for women this spring. They're already popping up on tons of celebrities, and they've taken the prints to everything from flowing long-sleeved silks to tailored blouses.
5. Go on safari. Various elements of safari are coming around for spring, too. From animal prints to tribal-inspired jewelry, be on the lookout for elements of the safari that can punch up your current wardrobe and bring it into 2009.

"Spring shopping is the prelude to summer, a time when we're all wearing less, so when shopping it's best to be as diligent as possible to locate clothing that's more complimenting to your person

What Happened to Modest Clothing?

You don't have to look very long or very hard to see that modest clothing is the exception in our culture.

Modern culture has made modesty something to be avoided. Walk through any school, mall or clothing store and you'll generally see more skin than clothing. Although there is a need for modest clothing for both sexes, it's the girls clothing (or lack there of) that seems to be the greatest problem.

Males are visually stimulated when it comes to the fairer sex. It takes very little skin for a young man (or an adult man) to be physically and mentally affected by what is seen. I know this from personal experience and from discussions with many other men.

The clothing industry is responsible for creating and pushing immodest clothing on our young girls. It's difficult to find much else on store shelves. Television, movies, and concerts are a few of the tools used to promote immodest fashions. What is a conservative parent to do? How do we protect our girls and boys from this trap?

The world wants the hearts, minds and bodies of our children. Protecting them from temptations to conform will help them make better decisions as the mature. Girls need to understand that immodest clothing causes problems for young men. As they become young women modest clothing is even more essential. Male eyes may enjoy seeing scantily clothed women but it's not necessarily good for the man or the woman.

Take aggressive steps to protect your children. Contact store managers about your concerns and boycott those that won't listen to sound reason. Teach your children to respect their bodies instead of parading around barely clothed. You'll be happy you took a stand.