Thursday, December 16, 2010

Modern Elegance

If you are like most women I know,  you're probably trying to juggle a million things at once.  Whether you're a mom, wife, working girl - or all three - you're probably doing the best you can just to make it though each day.  And when you do manage to grab a moment for yourself, it's on the run - like gulping down a double latte in a paper cup on your way to soccer practice or your next meeting.  So, you might wonder, who's got time for elegance?  Is elegance even relevant in this day of e-mails and dress down Friday's?

Don't worry.  Modern elegance is not about squeezing one more thing into your already hectic schedule - it's about looking at things from a different perspective.  It's about conducting your life in a way that lets you notice the beauty inside yourself, and in the world around you.  Living elegantly is about adding a sparkle and a wink to your daily life, so that you're not simply trying to get through the day, but savoring moments of every day.

In the new year I am going to focus on the subject of elegance. This blog is your guide to enhancing your life, one elegant touch at a time.  And you'll be surprised.  Having the right thing in your closet, for example, can actually save you time and money.  But elegance is much more than what you wear.  It's about managing all aspects of your life with poise and self-confidence, and refining your own true-to-yourself style.  Elegance inspiration is everywhere.  Movies, fashion, even architecture can be the catalyst for adding grace and beauty to your home, wardrobe, and daily interactions.  So pour yourself a cup of coffee - in a real cup - and relax for a moment or two.  Elegance is just a rich, delicious sip away.