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Proper posture: shoulders back, chest out...
The way we walk and stand say a lot about us - proper posture is most important. Here's a little video with a few helpful tips.
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The lost art of style: the handkerchief
by Lena Weber
When Kleenex introduced their brand of disposable facial tissue in the 1920s – originally intended as a means to remove cold cream - little did they know it would bring about the death of a cultural artifact – the humble handkerchief.
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A dapper journey: tweed-clad cyclists
A handsome group of 400 tweed-clad ladies and gents gathered in London this past weekend for a leisurely 14 mile journey across the city passing landmarks including Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, and Buckingham Palace.
The spiffing cyclists donned fantastic tweed outfits to gather for Tweed Run 2010. More than just elegant
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TART: a very glamourous afternoon, indeed
by Dana Gornitzki
Very few ladies in our modern age have time to be pampered, let alone enjoy a decadent beauty and grooming ritual like our counterparts of yesteryear.
Yet a bijou event in London is proving that despite our hectic schedules, donning beautiful hair and makeup and taking care of oneself (while sipping a gin & tonic and eating cake) in the good company of others is most enjoyable and a very lovely treat.
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Basic Mobile Telephone Manners (film)
By Dana Gornitzki
Hello, dear reader, will you please turn your ringer off? And please stop sending text messages while we're at it - we're trying to have a conversation.
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Vintage styling tips for holiday socials: tips from a vintage maven
By Dana Gornitzki
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous," proclaimed Coco Chanel. Never a more fitting mantra to live by, now that the festive season has officially begun and the social calendar is awash with parties to go to. So, what to wear, what to wear?
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Let the (polite) races begin
Royal Ascot: one of the critical events on the English summer social calendar. However, it seems that some people misbehave (tsk tsk) and could do with a few guidelines. Of course, not you - NEVER!
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Fashions in calling cards
By Dana Gornitzki
A little piece of nostalgia from a vintage issue of Harper's Bazaar: Victorian Etiquette for Gentlemen. (Don't you just love it?)
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Diary Dates
What? A country house party packed with fun and frolic to spoil your inner child. Think musical chairs, apple bobbing and special magic acts.
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The Parlour is now closed. Thanks for making it such a huge success! Thank you to all of our lovely visitors, generous sponsors, supporters and collaborators. In case you missed the inaugural Parlour, take a peek at a few images from our photo album:
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Meet Prunella, MIEN Magazine's etiquette dab hand and Salon maven.
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