Valentine’s Day is the sexiest day of the year. It’s when you and your loved one celebrate your love for each other. Do you want to choose a great gift, but may not be certain of what exactly to give? Expert Tip: The gift should be a memory that you’ll both cherish forever or an […]
What Is the etiquette for Giving a Compliment? 1-Be sincere. No one likes a phony. 2-Go beyond the superficial. Say something that makes the person feel as if he or she is special. 3-Say it with a smile. Make someone’s day by giving the gift of a sincere compliment-it’s free!
One of the most important rules of etiquette is saying “Thank You” when someone goes out of his or her way to do something nice for you. You call, write notes and send text messages. But what about your customers? Aren’t they doing something nice for you? After all, they could choose to patronize […]
On a sunny summer day, a friend and I enjoyed a lovely Sunday Brunch at Blue Smoke in Battery Park City. We savored the traditional Southern cuisine. Of course we ordered the Buttermilk Biscuits, which were warm, flakey and baked to perfection. Then it came to me, many people don’t know how to navigate the […]
I was recently interview by Best Life about the style of Jared Kusher. Here are some of my comments. You can view the entire article on Best Life. It all got us thinking: is Kushner in the right or in the wrong to walk belt-less through the world? “If your pants aren’t drooping, if the […]
Dear Always Appropriate Family and Friends, Click here to download a sample of this season’s fashion Lookbook. Schedule an appointment and enjoy the benefits of having your own personalized Lookbook for this season and beyond. THE BENEFITS OF A PERSONAL STYLIST: We’re human. We get comfortable wearing certain styles and colors. An image makeover is […]
What is courtesy? It’s simple! It’s thinking of and having respect for others. Living in New York City is an experience like no other. Simply stated-it’s frenetic! Everything happens in the blink of an eye. For most people, their daily routines are static. They’d wake-up in the morning; get ready for work; prepare their children […]
On Monday, February 27, 2017 Kellyanne Conway, Counselor to the President, was photographed in the Oval Office with her feet on the couch and her legs open. To put this picture in context, she was in that position because she was taking a picture of The President with representatives from historically black colleges and universities. […]
Employee Appreciation Day is March 3, 2017! It is the perfect time to express your gratitude to your team. Studies show that employees are more productive when they are recognized and feel valued for their hard work. Here are a few ideas to help you reward your employees for their contributions and loyalty: Give employees […]
I cannot overstate that a holiday office party is a business function. Period. End of discussion. The rule of thumb is, if you wear it for a night out on the town, then do not wear it to the office holiday party. Ladies: Wear a nice dress with tasteful accessories and no more than one […]
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