J’s Everyday Fashion and Faith

Johnson, founder of the style and fashion blog J’s Everyday Fashion, melds fashion and faith in this sweet memoir. Johnson’s goal is to show readers the value of creativity and beauty in personal life, making an impassioned argument for feeling good in your own skin in order to bring happiness into the world at large. Johnson’s Christian faith is a robust one and she skillfully weaves faith issues and scriptural lessons together. Her section on modesty is a highlight, as she picks apart the need to be both confident and humble—a tricky balance. She also writes eloquently on the perils of overvaluing money and ways to be a responsible fashion consumer. Johnson is an uplifting guide, constantly encouraging her female readers to find their own personal styles and make them work within their lifestyles and budgets. To help with this, she offers practical tips such as writing out a clothing budget to reduce stress and relieve guilt. Johnson, who admits to once being ashamed of her love of fashion, succeeds in her aim to set other Christian women free from false guilt stemming from a natural desire for beauty and self-affirmation. [em](Oct.) [/em]