Archive for December, 2011
A Smile Costs Nothing… or Does it?
Ladies, how many times have you heard... Smile it may never happen... According to Debrett's A-Z of Modern Manners : All too often smiling provokes cynicism, because it is used to mask negativity. The vulpine smile of the salesman as they hover on the edge of a deal. The insincere grimace of the flight attendant as they [...]
Harrods Crystal Christmas
Ladies, remember how enamored we were with the Selfridges window display? Well this week we got up close and personal with Harrods Crystal Christmas... This seven-window long display inspired by Swarovski features a glittering woodland scene of sparkling trees and glittering hedgerow, dripping with Swarovski gems. Frosty branches [...]
The Etiquette of Elegance
Ladies did you know that elegance isn’t always difficult to attain? According to the Lady’s Book of Manners ; A girl with neatly and properly dressed feet, with neat, Well fitting gloves, smoothly arranged hair and a clean, well made dress, Who walks well and speaks well, and above all, acts politely and kindly, is a lady, And [...]
Selfridges Winter Wonderland
In preparation of the festive season we’ve been out and about in search of the most inspiring Christmas 2011 window displays. First stop Selfridges which is making history as part of its White Christmas campaign by launching a revolutionary window display. Its street windows play re-engineered carols without the need for loudspeakers or [...]
