A Lady Like You

Listening Skills

Although we hear instinctively, listening skills need to be developed and worked upon. A woman who does not know how to really listen to people will come across as being self-absorbed and lacking compassion. Listening Skills to learn Here are some great ways for you to help improve your listening skills. 1 – TRY TO KEEP YOUR MIND FREE OF OTHER THOUGHTS Thoughts tend to roam around in our heads at random. Even on a good day, we would be lucky to hear even half of what is being said. Things get a lot worse when you are actively participating […]

Shake hands confidently as a woman

By Lynda MargaretEtiquette, Poise

In the westernized business environment, it has become commonplace for women to shake hands with clients and associates. This also can extend in the social environment, depending on the situation. Women can have a tendency to offer a very limp handshake, or otherwise behave like Sumo wrestlers. This makes it very important for a lady to learn how to shake hands in a way which does not make the other person feel uncomfortable. After all, one of the main objectives of becoming a lady is to present yourself to the world in a way which is pleasing and not confrontational. […]

Hairstyles for Women – Cutting to your face shape

By Lynda MargaretHair and Make-up

What face shape do you have? Have you managed to get to your age without even knowing? Let that stop right here. In order to make correct decisions about the best hairstyles for women, you should really know what your face shape is. Most women are able to tell you their sun sign in a flash, yet they have no idea as to what their face shape is, therefore knowing how to best flatter themselves. Finding out your face shape is not such a hard thing to do and, in fact, it can be quite fun. Let’s get it out of […]

Explaining the Invitation Dress Code

By Lynda MargaretDress, Etiquette

It is always lovely to receive an invitation to an event. It’s even more pleasurable if you know how to dress to the requested dress code. Invitation Dress Code White Tie (Formal) – This is as formal as it gets. Wear a floor-length evening gown that fits you perfectly (and covers you). Gloves are preferred, but optional. Black Tie (Formal) – Try to think like a movie start and project a bit of old-fashioned Hollywood glamour. Traditionally, a floor-length evening gown is required dress. An elegant cocktail dress is permitted if the event starts before 8pm. Creative Black Tie – […]

Buying shoes – Get it right the first time

By Lynda MargaretDress

Wearing the right pair of shoes means a lot to a woman. Men may call it our obsession, but until they have stood for an hour in high-heel shoes that are causing their feet to bleed, they can’t possibly know just how important buying shoes that are fit for purpose are. If we are in pain, we are miserable, so comfort should always be our first consideration, hotly followed by our demand for style. Here are the steps for you to go through in order for you to return home with the perfect pair of shoes: Buying Shoes – Your […]

A Very Simple Skin Care Routine

By Lynda MargaretHair and Make-up, Self-Care

This article is designed for the woman who doesn’t currently have a skin care routine in place. She may feel overwhelmed by the vast array of products on the market and their purposes. This skin care routine is very simple and can be achieved on almost any budget. The skin on the face is quite thin and is constantly exposed to the weather, sun and environment. It is also susceptible to internal changes in diet, stress, exercise, and age. As our face is our presentation to the world, it is worth learning this simple routine, and making it part of […]

The Secrets of Self-discipline

By Lynda MargaretPersonal Development

Definition of self-discipline: Control of oneself, willpower. There is often an image in a woman’s mind that to become a lady is to live a life of leisure. The reality is vastly different. A lady is constantly working on her self-development and self-discipline to ensure that she is able to get the best from herself. Some women were just born or raised with a strong self-discipline. To them I say “Lucky you”. A lot of us (myself included) have been working very hard on self-discipline, which is an oxymoron (def: conjoining contradictory terms) in itself. How can you consistently work hard on learning […]

High Tea Etiquette

By Lynda MargaretEtiquette

High tea is being reinvented. It is a great way for people to make friends and network in a pleasing environment. This should be a time for you to enjoy yourself. Being aware of the etiquette involved in taking high tea will ensure that you can relax without worrying about whether you are showing your lack of knowledge of the correct etiquette skills. High tea is a British invention, and the British love protocol, so it becomes easy to understand why there are rules to correct behavior. They aren’t hard and fast rules, and no one is going to ask […]

Easy Conversation Starters – Small talk is big business

By Lynda MargaretSpeech

Typical Conversation Starters… “Yesterday, I did blah, blah, blah..” “My child said blah, blah, blah..” “I saw blah, blah, blah on the TV.” The reason that good conversation starters are lacking in our modern times is that we have become lazy and self-absorbed. We much prefer to talk about ourselves than discuss something which may be of interest to the other person. Skilled in the art of conversation There is something special, though, when you meet someone who is skilled in the art of conversation. They raise topics that are interesting and thought provoking. You are often excited to meet […]

Getting in and out of a car with poise

By Lynda MargaretPoise

This is a favorite with the paparazzi. Every week there seems to be another terribly embarrassing photograph of a celebrity ungraciously getting in or out of a car. All of the fame and money in the world is no substitute for an education in female poise. Why poise is important Most women will live their entire life without giving poise in a car a second thought. We may be like men in that we are both human and both put on our pants one leg at a time, but that is where the similarity ends. Our society is moving towards […]