Striving to be graceful, while staying gracious is a great way to achieve “Queen” status. We start by conducting ourselves each day with poise, and say what we mean and do what we say–it’s the key to staying honest and true. But most importantly, showing some r-e-s-p-e-c-t to those around us, and ourselves. Here are a few tidbits to maintain a stately attitude.
Style Replay
Elegance is a state of mind and closet. How so? There are 10 items every woman should have in her closet:
- 1. jeans to dress up or dress down
- 2. crisp white shirt tapered in at the waist for a sleek silhouette
- 3. t-shirts are a staple
- 4. cashmere sweater
- 5. dressy jacket
- 6. black pants
- 7. A black dress, of course!
- 8. simple shift
- 9. classy suit with enduring style
- 10. LBD worthy of a red carpet pose!
Stationery Wardrobe
A well dressed desk inspired by grand hotels and mansions of bygone eras adds style to any room. Fun paperweights can keep our papers anchored to our desk. Just sprinkle some personalized photo albums filled with memories, and we’re sure it’ll add a charming character. For all of our letter-writing needs, it’s important to give our notes some extra flair with simple touches like our name embossed or gold foil. Also, tailored address labels offer a distinctive way to label our correspondences or packages. Finally, don’t forget the spanking new high quality pens to take our penmanship to the next level. We’ll definitely need it, if we’re bringing out the “Queen Bee” in us.
Stand Up Straight
Charm school and posture lessons may no longer be in vogue. When it comes to striking a chic ladylike pose let’s consider how we carry ourselves. Standing up straight is one of the easiest things we can do to transform ourselves and our outfit from bland to regal. By standing tall, we exude confidence. It all starts with our tummy. Remember to gently breath towards the spine, straighten shoulders back and keep them in a relaxing stance, and hold the head high. Not only will this make us look lovely, it’s also good for our body. Now that’s a win-win situation.
