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Oh what a week! I submitted the first draft of the manuscript for my etiquette book 📚, felt so supported and celebrated by the sweetest friends 💐, taught a business etiquette seminar to a group of emerging leaders at @hillsdalecollege, escaped the DC crowds and snow ❄️, flew to Palm Beach for the weekend 👙, celebrated my husband’s birthday 🥳, and unearthed one of my favorite videos of him from a skating practice session long ago. ⛸️
There are instances where this question is perfectly appropriate, like at a work related function, but even then, I wouldn’t recommend using it as an ice breaker. Instead you might consider openers like “what brings you here/have you been here before/how do you know the host?” first. In a social or business setting, once the other person brings up work, you can consider that an open door to ask work related questions. For example, if you ask someone how their weekend was, and they say they spent it on a big work project, chances are they are comfortable with some level of conversation about the project since they brought it up. dress: @mrselfportrait bag: @chanelofficial shoes: @badgleymischka #etiquette #socialgraces #kindness #communication
Between this music from The Parent Trap and these very quintessential Princess Kate clutch poses, this reel is really making me think of the UK! 🇬🇧 jacket: @mrselfportrait dress: @alc_ltd heels: @veronicabeard clutch: @cultgaia #etiquette #manners #handbagetiquette #eveningbag #palmbeach
Palm Beach ☀️💕🌴
Because life is a fashion show, and why not wear feathers for Christmas morning? 😘 Anyone else rather be “overdressed”? ♥️ blue pajamas: @daily_sleeper slippers: @wolfandbadger #christmasjammies #matchingpjs #featherpajamas #sisters #toypoodle
My Nana used to say a host doesn’t need to give away all her secrets and that there’s something to preserving an element of mystery, but I’d love to know what you think! 😘 dress: @saloniofficial earrings: @lorenhope #secretrecipes #familyfavorites #hosting #entertaining #etiquette #manners #holidaymeals #tradition
And if I’m ever invited somewhere without a dress code, I may take it as an opportunity to break out some feathers. 😘 Who else is with me? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Also, tempting as it may be to get cute and creative, the best dress codes are ones that are clear, especially if you don’t know some of your guests super well. dress: @tuckernuck earrings: @lorenhope #etiquette #manners #dresscode #feathers #lowkeycasualoutfit
Holidays 2024
Of these lists, which are your favorite? If you have ins and outs for the new year, I’d love to know what yours are, too! 💫🦋💕 dress: @rebeccavallance bag: @loefflerrandall heels: @aquazzura #insandouts #happynewyear #newyearnewme #newyearnewyou #etiquette #manners #modernetiquette #modernmanners
Started off the new year in Cabo with a little Vitamin Sea as Now I just need to hype myself up to shovel all the snow we are getting in DC this week! ❄️✨
Because etiquette is about kindness not criticism. Unless you believe the feedback is welcome and can share it an empowering ideally private way, it’s often better to keep feedback to yourself. 🩵 dress: @hillhouse #etiquette #modernetiquette #modernmanners #diningetiquette #kindness #respect
Cabo 2024/2025
The sparkly and emerald accessories I wore with a white gown last night! ✨ I’ve linked the most similar styles I could find here. 🤍 #LTKparties #LTKHoliday #LTKSeasonal
If you’re invited to a winter wedding, don’t wear this… But a holiday party, black tie? Absolutely! 🤍 Check out my @elevateetiquette Instagram page for more etiquette tips! ✨ #LTKbeauty #LTKHoliday #LTKparties
Hard to beat a red lip and sparkly accessories with a solid color gown for a holiday work gala that’s black tie! 💙💋 The dress is Jovani and the shoes are Badgley Mischka. I couldn’t link the exact pieces here, but I tried my best to source similar styles. ✨ #LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKworkwear
Formal Attire 💃🏼
The red Self-Portrait dress I couldn’t wait to wear for a favorite things party over the weekend ♥️ #LTKSeasonal #LTKHoliday #LTKparties
Already thinking about when I can wear this Self-Portrait dress again 💃🏼🎄♥️❄️ #LTKSeasonal #LTKstyletip #LTKHoliday
The sparkly and emerald accessories I wore with a white gown last night! ✨ I’ve linked the most similar styles I could find here. 🤍 #LTKparties #LTKHoliday #LTKSeasonal
Holiday Fits ♥️🎄
Looking for an outfit that’s cute and classy to respectfully visit beautiful European churches? Pictured here is my go-to for European adventures. I keep the shawl with me throughout the day and put it on to cover my shoulders as needed in houses of worship. This Hill House dress is perfect, too, because it covers my knees, but is still light weight and easy. ✝️🩵🙏 #LTKeurope #LTKstyletip #LTKtravel
Stripes, pink feathers, and ruffly cap sleeves? Yes, please! 🦩 So happy to share this easy and fun Hill House look from a date night in Venice last week. 🩵 #LTKstyletip #LTKeurope #LTKtravel
Sharing the sunglasses and sandals I love for summer, but also transition well for fall. 💖 Perfect for our trip to Venice, but also regular life back in DC. 🇺🇸 #LTKSeasonal #LTKtravel
European Summer
Can’t go wrong with a classic Zimmermann wrap dress and glitter Louboutin heels! 🩵 #LTKbeauty
Feeling edgy in this Alice & Olivia LBD! 🖤 A paired it with an Abercrombie bodysuit to keep it more modest as well as a new handbag that I purchased at the Burberry flagship store during our recent London trip! 🇬🇧 #LTKtravel #LTKstyletip #LTKHoliday
Tis’ the season for sparkles! ✨ This is what I wore for a dinner at SoHo House in London earlier this month. I’m already thinking about when I can wear it again! 💙 #LTKSeasonal #LTKstyletip #LTKHoliday
London Looks 🇬🇧
My favorite part of this outfit is definitely the shoes. They are the Ursula by SJP. 🌟They remind me of this little mermaid costume I wore for a figure skating routine at about age 10 in all the best ways. 🧜‍♀️⛸️ This look is from a date night earlier this week in Riviera Maya, Mexico. 🤍 #LTKstyletip #LTKbeauty #LTKtravel
My sparkly outfit to ring in the New Year in Mexico 💕✨ #LTKtravel #LTKparties #LTKHoliday
It’s a pearls on pearls on pearls kind of night in Mexico! 🇲🇽 #LTKstyletip #LTKSeasonal #LTKtravel
Sunny Styles ☀️
As seen in a recent reel on the etiquette around dietary restrictions 💙 #LTKSeasonal #LTKbeauty #LTKstyletip
I’m all for florals for spring 💐, but I was feeling this almost monochrome Love Shack Fancy silk skirt and Cami NYC pearl cardigan combo today 🤍💫 #LTKstyletip #LTKwedding #LTKworkwear
As seen in a recent dining etiquette reel from Palm Beach 💖🌴☀️🌊 #LTKstyletip
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