Table Manner 101
This is by far my most requested topics after fashion and personal image questions. Let's jump right into it with quick pointers :...
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Care for your clothes!
Darlings, As I mentioned several times before, I'm an advocate for timeless, elegant style and high-quality clothes that you can keep...
How to add elegance to your everyday life!
The French penchant for fine living has touched every aspect of human pleasure and luxury, whether it’s gastronomy, fashion, sport,...
Champagne, s'il vous plait!
Article in FR & EN FR : Hello, hello! Aujourd'hui, nous allons discuter champagne et ses myths. Apres cette petite leçon express, vous...
Little Fashion Pointers
Did you know there is an adage saying that a woman should only wear diamonds at night? Meaning reserving your most shiny pieces for after...
The Cost Per Wear Formula
Have you ever heard about the Cost Per Wear formula? You can calculate CPW on any item by taking its price plus the cost of maintenance...
The differences between a Watchmaker Watch & a Designer Watch are bigger than you think!
If you’ve never worn a luxury timepiece before, it’s easy to understand why people would think that designer watches are high-end pieces....
Things to never ask another person - Les questions a ne jamais poser!
Conversation etiquette is a must in both personal and professional settings and you should never want to be perceived as rude, gauche, or...
Etiquette #31
EN : Gift Etiquette : Do you open the card or the gift first? Open the card first so you know who the gift is from and who to thank,...
Etiquette #33
EN : The perfect timing to arrive at a party is : - Right on time to 5 minutes late, for small gatherings, intimate dinner parties, etc.....
Etiquette #30
EN: Party Etiquette : Don’t ever bring a +1 if not specifically specify on the invitation. Do not assume that you get a +1 at every...
Etiquette #32
EN : Traditionally at a formal dinner, the Host sits at the head of the table with the Hostess at the other end. This works whenever...
Etiquette #28
EN : Dining Etiquette: Remember to never bend towards your plate or bowl. This is a very common mistake. You can slightly tilt your head...
Etiquette #29
EN : Personal Image : Fabric is SO important! Stick to quality, natural fabrics. Your summertime wardrobe should be filled with pieces...
Etiquette #35
EN : Party Etiquette: Always eat before going to an event/party. Sounds odd, Isn’t it? Attending an event (formal or not) or a party is...
Etiquette #36
EN : ”Fashion fades but style is eternal” Invest in quality clothes! Remember it’s always advised to invest in a limited number of...
Etiquette #25
EN: Don’t try to fish for the fruits at the bottom of your cocktail glass. FR: Abstenez-vous d’essayer de pecher les fruits au fond de...
Etiquette #27
Say “Excuse Me” instead of “Pardon Me” “Sorry” or “Pardon”, those are historically used by service staff and are not very appropriate
Etiquette #26
EN : When a woman wants to sit formally, knees and ankles must never part. Ankles can be crossed or straight. Both heels must stay on the...
Etiquette #24
Use the phrase “Please Enjoy”, rather than “Bon Appetit” if you’re anywhere but a french speaking country. The “Bon Appetit” in English...
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