Keep Calm and Carry On

I first saw this poster in the V&A museum in London .

The "Keep Calm and Carry On" was a poster produced by the British government in 1939 during the beginning of World War II, to raise the morale of the British public in the case of invasion. It was never used.

The poster was rediscovered in 2000, in Barter Books, a second-hand bookshop in Alnwick, Northumberland.

I found this poster on canvas and got it for my new home. It reminds me that an elegant woman is a calm one. :)

US Golf Open

My husband and I and some friends attended the US Golf Open last weekend.

It was a wonderful day, the sun was shining and the views were magnificent. Pebble beach has got to be one of the most beautiful golf courses.

I was a little apprehensive about the crowd because it was the final round. But somehow, with good planning, we were able to walk around following some our of favourite golfers and get the best seats for the last few rounds.

It was the closest I've ever been to the golf Greats. Tiger Woods, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson and many more.

They look so calm and centered, even though they were under high pressure and competitive stress.

It made me think. That sense of calmness is one of the keys to elegance. It is a sense of faith and control. Even though you can't control outside factors, you can control how you respond to any situation. That's why people who have mastered elegance have also mastered this sense of calmness, no matter what the situation.

Never hurry, never rush. They are always in perfect pace.

What we see in the game of the elites are the result of years of investment. The investment of time, resources, stamina, practice and not to mention overcoming disappointment and frustration.

What are we doing today...what are we investing in our lives today to become the person we want to be?

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P.s.

Would you be interested in golf? It is a fascinating game. There are some golf etiquette to know. There is no doubt that it is a gentleman's game (and for ladies too).

The Art of Elegant Make up

Make up is a kind of clothing, but for the face.

Just as what you wear on you back says a lot about you, how you present your face affects your elegance.

I updated my elegantwoman.org article of the basics of the art of elegant make up.

Have fun with your make up! xoxo

Attain Timeless Style

"Individuality will always be one of the conditions of real elegance." - Christian Dior

Read more about how to attain a timeless style.

Image via This is Glamourous

How To Develop Poise

I wish these lessons on poise and elegance in relation of how we walk, stand, sit, talk would be more accessible in today's times.

I did my best to find out how to develop poise.

Conversational Blunders

The secret of success in conversation is to be able to disagree without being disagreeable. - unknown.

I updated one of my favourite pages on The Art of Conversation. Though it can be a serious subject, I find it hilarious reading it again because it reminds me of people I love.

We are all not perfect, and we make these mistakes from time to time.

I'm sure beneath all their conversational blunders, they are either caring for us or voicing out an insecurity that we can squash by some loving reassurance, appreciation and much needed admiration and attention.

From The Art of Conversation on Elegantwoman.org,

I'm sure we are all familiar with these conversational blunderers.

1. The Bragger
2. The One Who Uses "Oh it is tres chic!"
3. Conversational Monopolies, Story Snatchers & Bores
4. Correctors, Patronizers and Condescenders
5. The Argumentative Type
6. The One Who Insults
7. The One Who Slangs
8. The One Who Interrupts
9. The Name Droppers
10. The One Who Interrupts
11. The Unfair Conversational Exchanger
12. The Snoop
13. Wandering Eye
14. The One Who Asks Too Many Questions

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