I am at a charity luncheon. Sitting at the table with me is a distinguished panel of educated women, both young and old. I am mesmerized by the young lady sitting directly across from me. She is wearing a gorgeous shade of merlot lipstick and she has bread crumbs completely caked to her lipstick.
An older woman on the opposite side of her notices too, she leans over and whispers something to her. I am sure it is to tell her that her lips are full of crumbs from her roll and I am right. She is mortified and instead of excusing herself from the table and heading to the ladies powder room, she whips out an enormous sack of cosmetics from her handbag, drops it on the table in front of her plate, nearly knocking over a full glass of water, and sending seismic-like vibrations throughout the rest of the table and then, she noisily digs through the bag for a mirror while the keynote speaker speaks through the rattling and clinking.
Everyone is staring at our table.
How many times have we witnessed something similar? We live in the day and age of an etiquette shortage. The excusing of one’s self to the ladies room to touch up lipstick or to powder the nose is no longer the norm. It’s sad that it never occurred to the bread crumb girl to excuse herself from the table to wipe the crumbs from her lips.
In her defense; in my younger days, before charm school, I may have reacted the same way!
Beauty etiquette indiscretions run rampant. So what do we do about them?
We lead by example. Our actions must positively pave the path! No glossing or glittering, no puffs of powder, nor lining of the eyes in public settings.
Leave it all to the ladies powder room.
So, next time you come across a little etiquette folly, such as the young lady with the crusted lips; merely, discreetly and nicely tell her that she has a little something on her lips and quietly give her directions to the ladies powder room.
I am sure that she will appreciate your kindness and pay it forward!
Author: Melanie Woodroffe
(FGIAtlanta – Executive Member | Writer for FGI Speaks FGINYC)
Melanie is an Atlanta-based Published Copywriter, Blogger, IT Strategist and Social Media Content Curator. As an FGI Atlanta Board Member, she oversees Social Media engagement and Web Content updates. She is also actively involved in community, and enjoys helping to build bridges between the fashion, beauty, art and interior design world, and connecting them to a cause!
My home office desk is always filled with the things that inspire me! I love vintage finds, fresh flowers from the garden, the orchids I grow & cultivate, books, magazines (I still love paper!), fashion, smelly good beauty products and anything & everything interior design. It's about a lifestyle wrapped in beauty! I am a HUGE fan of Pinterest! Follow me @capitoldebeaute & check out the latest feed on my boards! Home: Shelter | Interior Home: Shelter | Exterior! It's sheer delicious inspiration from around the globe! Make sure your space, no matter how large or small, reflects you, and always fill with the things you love! Here's to a beautiful life! xo, melanie
I am absolutely heartbroken. As I lay in bed in Kate Spade bedding, and contemplate life and yesterday's news. Just heartbroken.
My iPad cover, Kate Spade. Numerous handbags, some purchased when I really couldn't afford them, Kate Spade, clever note cards and stationery, Jewelry.....all Kate Spade.
The Queen of positive reinforcement & good cheer is no longer here, dead from apparent sadness. How can that be? What happened?
Kate Spade was an achievement. She was the epitome of success. How does someone like that decide they no longer want to be here? How do we not see the warning signs?
How can we save a precious life masked by depression?
We need to talk about depression, being overwhelmed and mental illness. We need to have a very in-depth, honest conversation, because if someone with so much life and so much to live for can commit suicide, any of us can be that person. We need to talk.
This morning, as I rise and I prepare my coffee in one of many favorite Lenox Kate Spade mugs, and sit at my desk filled with Kate Spade darling-ness, I have to ponder, in the midst of all of this pretty & witty, how do we look for the warning signs?
Rest in Peace Sweet Kate, your eternal cheer in etched in our hearts.
This is our 3rd annual Artz Eatz and Beatz. This fundraiser started out as a way to help, educate and to bring awareness to breast cancer and to help fund the research for a cure. I recently lost the love of my life to breast cancer and wanted to do something to continue the effort in fighting this disease. We both loved art, we both loved food and we both loved music, so Artz Eatz and Beatz was born.
Cancer is not black nor white.
It does not care if you are living a happy life, your kids are graduating from college, if you have a new baby or if you just got engaged. Cancer will affect your life, whether you are young or old. We all know someone. We are all in this together.
Anderson Smith is witness to the harshness of cancer. This event is about his journey into despair, and how he found a way out. Artz Eatz & Beatz was created as a catalyst to change how we think about cancer. It is a celebration for the survivors and in memory of those who did not make it.
Come out and enjoy art by local artist Anderson Smith, Carmen Ashley Rice, Amber Langford and Amy Radar. Also small bites as well as signature tequila drinks provided by Real Azul Tequila. The Beatz will be spinning by acclaimed DJ Dack Patrick providing great music all night, plus a special live acoustic perfomance by C-Wiz. The AC Hotel Downtown is hosting this amazing event.
'Want to go dark but not black? You might want to consider Navy Blue, a crowd favorite. Navy is a dark shade of blue that works well with just about any color, whether in the fashion or in the interior design world. Therefore, don’t be surprised to see this elegant hue being featured as one of the color trends of Fall/Winter 2017/2018. But to be fair, while it might be a trend 2018, everyone surely agrees that it is also timeless color.
1. Sudd Rug II by Brabbu | 2. Hitchcock Rug by Essential Home | 3. The Killing of the Piggy Bank by Marcel Wanders | 4. Marre Sofa by Brabbu | 5. Showtime Vases by Jaime Hayon | 6. Stanley Suspension by Delightfull | 7. Nahema Barchair 'Navy Blue is one of the easiest colors to add into a home and one that works in almost every style of decor. While it works beautifully in a classic decor, it can also spice up a modern home thanks to its elegant and timeless feel. Plus, it can be used both as a neutral or as an accent so your options are unlimited when playing with this color. Extra points for versatility. Just let your creativity flow.' To learn more, visit www.bocadolobo.com
1. Living Room by Ruth Welsby | 2. Diana Suspension by Delightfull | 3. FendiFall 2017 | 4. Dean Armchair by Essential Home. | 5. Sneakers by Christian Louboutin. | 6. Tribeca by Boca do Lobo.
Monday & 32 degrees: Wool socks and rain boots Tuesday & 62 degrees: Sockless and slides. (Wearing A New Day Sweater & Shoes & Ava & Viv Jeans from Target.)
Super proud to sit on the Board of Directors for FGI Fashion Group International Atlanta
Jeffrey Kalinsky, Ken Downing, Sid and Ann Mashburn and now, Steven Kolb. Wow!
Check out his recent interview in Forbes!!
Over the years FGI Atlanta has brought some of the biggest names in Fashion, Beauty, Design and the Creative Fields to Atlanta. It is our 70th Anniversary the year & New York's 85th!
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Reception | 6:30 PM
Seating | 7:15 PM
Conversation | 7:30 PM
The Fashion Group International® of Atlanta Inc., presents its next
TASTEMAKERS
An evening with Steven Kolb,
President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)
ADAC Presentation Room, First Floor Atrium
351 Peachtree Hills Avenue, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Invitation with more Information to follow!
Absolutely starving yesterday after work, so I decided to pop in The Whelan Westside for a little bar food and a drink or two! This eatery boasts South African infused American food that is yummy yum yum! (I think their tagline is something similar to the above!) It seems Monday evenings are a great time to go, very low key vibe, and drink specials like $5.00 Margaritas are so enticing! A real margarita, not a watered down cheap version of one! It was super lovely! I had the Steak Frites with a spinach salad and blue cheese and I devoured everything on my plate! My sister had the Bacon Cheese Burger with grilled asparagus and did the same! Everything was delish! Great service too! Lucky for me, after a very long day of staring at my computer, National Tequila Day & Monday fell on the same day! Whoot! Sheer serendipity! Check it out, see link below! The Whelan Westside
Let me know if you go on a Monday eve and I will join you for a drink and a bite! My office is really close! Enjoy, xo, Melanie
I can find beauty in everything, from the rotting shed underneath my orchids (it's nurturing & is part of their rebirth, which is lovely in itself) to the crumpled ball of paper thrown in the trash bin. I see it...
Perhaps mentally, I look for it or even create it, however my brain is wired, the highlight is, I do take notice.
I guess this is why I am drawn to the intentionally beautiful. I am a sucker for product packaging, sometimes I sit and imagine (writers have a lot of imagination, in case you haven't noticed!) Anyway, I visualize what could have been the process of creating. The actual round table discussion of how whatever it is, came to be.
It is not only about the what can be seen, it is also what can be heard. I love to arrive at the symphony or at a concert well before it starts. I so enjoy the preparation, how the sounds come together, and blend and flow. It is fascinating to me.
Art, photography, music, and beyond, I am enamored with the before, during, and after. The entire process. I live the life aesthetics....
I hope you find beauty in your everyday life...remember, you have to look for it, train the eyes and ears...once you do, you elevate your sensory to a whole new level.
xo, melanie
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