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A classic white knit Draper James dress and lemon earrings. Such an easy breezy, please don’t end summer kind of look! ☀️🌿🍋

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A classic white knit Draper James dress and lemon earrings. Such an easy breezy, please don’t end summer kind of look! ☀️🌿🍋 LTKFind

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Crochet Midi Dress in White | Draper James (US)

Crochet Long Sleeve Dress in White | Draper James (US)

Lemon Drop Earrings | Loren Hope Designs

Glass-Like Shine, High Coverage, M·A·C Heritage | MAC Cosmetics (US)

Glass-Like Shine, High Coverage, M·A·C Heritage | MAC Cosmetics (US)

Ready for summer with these neutral flags and sneakers! 🤍☀️

MDW white denim + 🇺🇸

Nashville night one! 🎀🩵✨

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ootd to to teach a business and dining etiquette workshop for students at American University 🤍

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Loves a black tie wedding! 🩵💍✨

#LTKWedding #LTKBeauty #LTKStyleTip

Hard to pass a pretty pink dress with puffed sleeves! 💕✨

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The blue jacket I’ve been wearing on repeat, dressing up, and dressing down 💙

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A sparkly pink blazer with pearls? Yes, please!

I couldn’t find the exact pant, so I linked the same style in a different color.

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Denim and a white button down, but make it sparkly! 🤍👖✨

Ready for spring in this pale pink look! 🌸

#LTKShoeCrush #LTKBeauty

Arriving a little before the reservation is a gracious way to make sure everything is ready for your guests, and you can warmly greet them when they arrive. For example, if you want to switch tables, it’s often less awkward to do that before others arrive. 🖤🍽️🩰

jacket: @ducielondon
dress: @aliceandolivia
stockings: @wolford
heels: @ralphlauren
bag: @chanelofficial

P.S. @abtofficial’s performance of Crime and Punishment at @kennedycenter was phenomenal. Highly recommend!! 🤩🙌🏻

A moment for this dress! 💕✨🦋

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I’m surprised he didn’t mention me nagging him about wearing a hat! 😘

Sending lots of love to you and yours this Valentine’s Day and always! ♥️✨

I could have worn pink or red, but opted for this long faux fur number for our Valentine’s Day train ride to NY instead.🧸

#LTKShoeCrush #LTKTravel #LTKSeasonal

The perfect red dress for a Valentine’s afternoon tea at the St. Regis in Washington, DC 🫖♥️

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All traditions aside, if you ruled the world, what do you think is the best approach to opening gifts? Do you like to open gifts in person so reactions can be seen in real time? Or perhaps you prefer privately opening gifts and thanking the giver at another time. 🙏🏻

I could go either way on opening gifts in person or privately, but when it comes to cards, I definitely prefer to read those privately and prefer that others read what I write when I’m not there, too. 💌

dress: @mrselfportrait
shoes: @badgleymischka

#etiquette #modernmanners #giftetiquette

Is there anything else you would add? ✨💗

sweater: @caracara_nyc
pants: @paige
pumps: @stuartweitzman

#confidence #artofconversation #smalltalk

Whether it’s a pie plate 🥧, book 📕, statement earrings ✨, or special tools or equipment 🛠️, we’ve all been there. Right?

Would love to know what advice you have and what has and hasn’t worked for you before. ♥️

sweater: @isabelmarant
top: @skims
denim: @agolde

What other advice would you add? 💕✨

blazer: @aliceandolivia

#etiquette #manners #inlaws #boundaries #selfrespect

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

Anyone else learn this from the Princess Diaries first? 😘🩵👑🦋✨

dress: @mrselfportrait
heels: @badgleymischka
bag: @chanelofficial

#etiquette #etiquettetips #elegance #manners #lace #palmbeach #thecolony #feminine

My super easy, comfortable, will definitely be trying to sleep on the plane travel fit ✈️✨👖🤍

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Words alone can’t stop a fire or restore a lost home, but they can provide comfort and help ease the overwhelming emotions the circumstances created.

If you’re the one grieving, it’s okay to let people help. Say “yes” to dinner offers, accept someone’s hand with errands, and don’t feel obligated to “be strong” for everyone else. Your well-being matters, and leaning on others doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.

If talking about what happened feels too hard, ask a trusted friend or family member to share the news for you. Protecting your energy is not selfish; it’s self-care.

There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Whether you need to cry, sit in silence, or find moments of distraction, honor what feels right for you. Healing takes time, and it’s okay to take it one step at a time.

Above all, know that you’re not alone. Even in the hardest moments, there are people who care deeply and want to support you—let them.

#prayforla #griefsupport #grief #spreadlove

This faux fur jacket from Revolve is becoming my winter in Washington personality 🧸🤎☕️

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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

Who else is with me? 🙋🏼‍♀️

In all seriousness, the ideal spot for a handbag is not on a table. Only items that are needed for a meal, like plates, cutlery, glasses, and napkins, and decor, like candles, flowers, and other centerpieces, belong there. 🍽️

In a perfect world, restaurants would offer stands, stools, or hooks to safely hold bags during a meal, but when that’s not an option, putting a bag in your lap under your napkin or beside or behind you on our chair are options, too. Depending on the setting, you might consider hanging your bag on the back of your chair, too. 👛

dress: @mrselfportrait
bag: @loefflerrandall

#etiquette #modernmanners #modernetiquette #handbags #diningetiquette

You could say it’s a little extreme, but we love it.💗

We tend to push our limits with how many holiday parties we attend in Washington in December 🥂, then we fly to Maine to be with our big, happy, (and chilly! 🥶) family up north. Then, we go somewhere warm - just the two of us for New Yesr’s. This year, we chose Cabo! 🇲🇽

We’re grateful for all of the merry and bright moments and time with family and friends this season, but there is something about the warm weather, quiet, healthy food, excercise, and spa time that is just what our introverted souls need. 🥰

We use the time to prioritize our marriage and faith, reflect on the last year, and plan and dream about goals for the years to come. 💫🦋

We’re also so grateful for @mcleanrobbins and her team at @lilypondluxury for making all of our best trips possible! ✈️🙏🏻

#maine #capeneddick #thewaylifeshouldbe #cabo #nye #winterescape #newyearnewgoals

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

Thank you to everyone who joined for this ask me anything style live! Let me know if you’d like to do another one like this soon. I’m open to specific topics and themes, too!

sweater: @loveshackfancy

It was such a pleasure joining @fox5dc yesterday for another live segment! In case you missed it, here’s a clip of our game of True or False on holiday etiquette do’s and don’ts.

Regifting isn’t always considered impolite, but here are a few important considerations to keep in mind:

🎁 Don’t regift anything that is super personalized, such as monograms or with names. (I think this goes without needing much explanation 😉)

🎁 Make sure you regift in a different social circle where you are positive the original gifter won’t find out.

🎁 Add a personal touch by including a personal note to the new recipient.

Have you ever been so bold a to regift something? (I have! 🙋🏼‍♀️) Let’s chat below! ✨🎄