Posted by Katia on January 21, 2011 · 3 Comments
Manners. A pesky 7-letter word that arouses strong feelings from people who shake their heads at the rampant lack of etiquette in today’s society, and from their opponents who tire of the plea to a return to a code of conduct they feel is antiquated, not to mention that in today’s fast-paced world, there just … Read more
Filed under Fashion, Musings, News and commentary, Personal Style, Psychology of style · Tagged with Alfred Hitchcock, Clothing, Emily Post, Etiquette, fashion, Gaslight, Grace Kelly, icon, Ingrid Bergman, Manners, Style
Posted by Katia on January 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
We all know or have come across someone with impeccable style, so impeccable that we’re in constant awe of their sartorial prowess. And it’s unanimous. People who know such a person will agree that she dresses without a fault. This person never disappoints, and never ceases to amaze us, as her sartorial presentations always elicit … Read more
Posted by Katia on November 10, 2010 · 4 Comments
Art: n. A visual object or experience consciously created through an expression of skill and imagination. (Encyclopaedia Britannica) Is fashion art? If we base ourselves on the above definition, then it is safe to surmise that yes, it is. While traditional definitions of art have been challenged over time to include contemporary forms of art, namely … Read more
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Manners: A Prerequisite of Style?
Posted by Katia on January 21, 2011 · 3 Comments
Manners. A pesky 7-letter word that arouses strong feelings from people who shake their heads at the rampant lack of etiquette in today’s society, and from their opponents who tire of the plea to a return to a code of conduct they feel is antiquated, not to mention that in today’s fast-paced world, there just … Read more
Filed under Fashion, Musings, News and commentary, Personal Style, Psychology of style · Tagged with Alfred Hitchcock, Clothing, Emily Post, Etiquette, fashion, Gaslight, Grace Kelly, icon, Ingrid Bergman, Manners, Style