On Informal Teas
Some ladies make it a point to be “at home” almost every day at a certain hour, and serve tea or coffee in their drawing-rooms, accompanied by either wafers, macaroons, […]
Some ladies make it a point to be “at home” almost every day at a certain hour, and serve tea or coffee in their drawing-rooms, accompanied by either wafers, macaroons, […]
Many a sermon has been preached by style authorities against excessive decoration and too luxurious attire in the past 1000 years. While the principle of not over-adorning oneself and certainly […]
Have you ever met a woman, in any circumstance of life, who can successfully go through life without a single suit? It is one of the mainstays of the modern […]
If your constitution is strong and your mind is brave, you may look through the latest high fashion shows to see if some of the creations meet with your favor. […]
“Dress yourself beautifully – not finely, unless on occasion; but then very finely and beautifully, too. Also, you are to dress as many other people as you can; and to […]
What is the most distressing change of female habit in the last 50 years? It is the disappearance of hat and gloves, except as protection against elements (and one even […]
In a way, time has stopped. An oppressive mist of ugliness has enveloped our path, and only light can be seen at the direction whence we came. The ebb and […]
Among the pleasant employments which seem peculiarly congenial to the feelings of servants of Beauty, the culture of flowers stands conspicuous. It can be argued that gardening is the only […]
Always commence your day with devotion to Beauty. If by grim necessity other parts of your dwelling be unaesthetic, do your utmost to secure a completely pleasant bedroom. Have your […]
“Let each dress worn by a lady be suitable to the occasion upon which she wears it. A toilet may be as offensive to good taste and propriety by being […]