Author Archives: Rachel Lee Carter

Recently, I was interviewed about Christian fashion for the Saturday supplement to Spanish daily EL PAÍS, the leading newspaper in the Spanish-speaking world. Just thought I’d share with my readers the English version: EL PAÍS: What is your background in modeling, and … Continue reading →

Last year, in the midst of prom season, I was on a search for FOUR formal gowns for myself. I was a judge for the Miss North Carolina pageant, the preliminary for Miss America. Let me just say, “Moms, I … Continue reading →

By now, you know I’m a huge fan of modeling modesty. I teach it, I model it, I’ve written the book on it. I’ve shared the standards for it, relayed the point of it and promoted God’s instruction for it. … Continue reading →

Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start in building a modest wardrobe. When I began looking at my wardrobe from a modest perspective, I was amazed at how few things I actually threw out.  The reason is due to … Continue reading →

I have been a professional model for 20 years. I moved to New York City as a teenager and quickly started making money and enjoyed seeing myself on the covers and in the pages of fashion magazines. Yet, I was … Continue reading →

On a regular basis, someone asks me what kind/brand of make-up I wear. My answer is always the same. I wear everything from MAC and Nars to Cover Girl and Maybelline. But I’ve found that the make-up we use is … Continue reading →

First things first. Decide what is needed by cleaning out her closet. The items that are in good shape but no longer fit can be taken to a consignment store. The Style Exchange will pay you cash on the spot. … Continue reading →

Just for fun—and as a point of research for this article—I Googled “Modesty on Spring Break.” I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised to be redirected to: ‘No results found for “Modesty on Spring Break.”’ In other words, according to … Continue reading →

This past Sunday, I hurried through the newspaper looking for the coupon section and came across the JC Penny flyer tucked away within. These were the shorts that got my attention. Advertised to Juniors (and to their money wielding moms) were … Continue reading →

Everyone has opinions of what should or should not be considered modest, especially when it comes to swimwear. For some, the girl in the center is not dressed modestly because her legs and neck are showing. Don’t laugh. For many … Continue reading →

When I was growing up, we had two milks to choose from: white and chocolate. These days, several varieties line the shelves. Aside from whole, 2% and skim, we now have options based on our allergies and dietary needs or … Continue reading →

Between Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years, there are plenty of opportunities to splurge on extras and skimp on exercise. (Not to mention the Halloween candy that’s left to munch on!) Here are some tips for maintenance through the holidays that … Continue reading →

Here are my top 10 tips for modeling modesty: 1. Choose skirts that are no more than 4 fingers (side by side) above the knee.  When you sit, it will still rise a bit, but by covering your thighs, you’ll still … Continue reading →

“And we all, who with unveiled faces reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image…” -2 Corinthians 3:18a             All good photographers know that when they’re shooting they need good light. The light source is possibly the most … Continue reading →

I want to be a Model “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. –Jeremiah 29:11 “I want to be … Continue reading →

So I got the call. My booker asked if I would be willing to shoot for one of America’s largest jewelers…Kay Jewels. What a lovely honor. Wearing beautiful–and very expensive jewelry–for their in-store posters, and getting paid well to do … Continue reading →

I recently was asked by my agency to submit recent pictures of my feet for a possible photo shoot. A big one. “No problem,” I thought. I shoot “hands and/or feet” jobs often. The trick is my smaller-than-the-average-model size 7 foot. … Continue reading →

I’m a sucker for fashion—always have been. But jeans lately have veered toward tight-fitting, or even skintight. In fact, jeans that are so tight, are not considered jeans at all. They’re “Jeggings.” Jean material in the cut of leggings. While … Continue reading →

‘The Harvard Business Review writes about how dressing professionally and conservatively can advance careers: “Women, in particular, believed that dressing the part was a vital factor in attaining success: 53% of them felt aspiring female execs needed to toe a … Continue reading →