One of the
pillars of our womanhood is charm. Although charm comes in many different
flavors, elegance is a mark of charm in action. Elegance is often seen as something
that comes with ballroom dance lessons or an heiress lifestyle. On the
contrary, elegance is easily attainable with small and daily actions.
Before we
get any further, let’s get clear on elegance and what it means in our lives
today. Elegance is defined many ways but for our own purposes,
let’s just focus on one (as provided by Miriam Webster ).
el·e·gance
ˈeləɡəns/
Noun - Dignified
gracefulness or restrained beauty of style
Elegance is marked by grace, restraint and simplicity. In my
effort to make the world a better place, I really try to hit the refresh button
on what seems like the dying art of elegance. Here are a few simple things you
can do today for a more elegant tomorrow.
Buy a
calligraphy pen, and use it daily.
We write things regularly, why not write with a
special pen. You do not have to run out and take a calligraphy class,
everything you need to know is easily accessible on online (with markers and even
brush tips). I find that use of
this inexpensivechisel tip pen makes writing fun and beautiful. To begin, you might just stop
by your local craft store and ask where the calligraphy markers are, so you can
begin easily. Because the felt- tip tops come in different sizes, you will need
to find what works for you!
Declutter
your mental and physical space.
Simplicity is key to being elegant. Having a
simplified life is harder when your life is messy. Really. Just clean up your
room, your office, or your closet and feel the relief of ease in your mind. You
will instantly find a sense of clarity. Life begins to be a little easier and
that organization will flow into your life, making it easier to get to your
dinner parties, meetings, or classes. You suddenly will feel more relaxed and
that easily translates into graceful body language. That, my friend, is
elegant. If you need inspiration and direction, check out this YouTuber!
Find a
great YLBB lipstick
Am I really talking about lipstick and elegance? Yes,
ma’am, I am! The way we connect with others tends to come through all kinds of
communication. The way we feel with lacquered lips is not altogether different
than the way we feel with a fresh manicure. It is different, special. So find a
great YLBB (“Your Lips But Better”) lip product color and be mindful of what
comes out of that precious pucker. For the biggest lip trend this Fall, check out this lip tutorial. Just remember to make your lip look your own!
Populate
your calendar.
Seems like a strange connection, but, the way you plan
your day will dictate if you have time to live at a slower and more deliberate
pace. When you are rushed and hurried you put off that kind of haphazard body
language. Your demeanor will be more hurried and less open to connect with
others, have a meaningful 5 minute conversation, or take in the beauty around
you. So, take time today to plan out your day tomorrow. Having that plan will
allow you to build in time to move simply and gracefully through your day.
Create a
stationary station.
Truly, elegance is personified with tangible gratitude
and thanks. Writing a short note thanking them for the telephone call, baked
goods, or help with homework makes a difference in your life and the life of
others. There is something about a piece of stationary you picked out covered
in your personal handwriting that creates a statement of elegance. So get
started today by creating a small space to display your pens and stationary, so
scratching out a quick “thank you” will be more convenient.
Curtsygirls Character Challenge – Being elegant seems like
such a far stretch, but at the root of all elegance is grace. Work today on
giving yourself, your friends, and your
family the kind of love you would want…even (and especially) if they do not
deserve it. Now, THAT, is elegant!
