Is Etiquette Still Relevant?

We’ve heard it said that “money doesn’t buy class.” It’s true: the title of your job, amount on your paycheck, or status in society has no place when it comes to presenting yourself to others in a positive light.

Etiquette is not a reflection of your background or your financial security, it is simply the steps you take to make a favorable, lasting impression. Anyone can be taught etiquette; it is cost-free for you and priceless in the world of business. You become elevated with the proper etiquette. It is an effective tool in marketing yourself to others.

The Real Cost of Counterfeit Products

You can’t believe the price of the counterfeit Chanel bag you just bought. So the craftsmanship may not even be close to that of the actual purse, but all of your friends will believe you purchased the real deal. Only you’ll know the truth, and will it really bother you all that much?

In purchasing counterfeit bags, customers may be unknowingly supporting questionable organizations often responsible for the production and distribution of these goods. Economically, the sale of counterfeit designer products may result in the loss of jobs and revenue from original designers, as well as the possibility of these questionable organizations not complying with tax laws.

Denim: The Styles Essential to Your Wardrobe

THE BOYFRIEND JEAN

You may be hesitant to give in to the latest trend of boyfriend jeans. But with the right ensemble, these otherwise masculine, boxy jeans can give you an effortlessly chic and flattering look. Purchase these wide-legged pants cuffed and slightly distressed for the perfect look. Wear them with a classic pair of heels and a neutral sweater or blazer for a unique business casual look.

THE SKINNY JEAN

Love them or hate them, the skinny jean is here to stay. In a dark wash, the skinny jean can be the perfect item to pair with a leather jacket or blazer for a professional look. For a more business causal dress code, try a tunic or over-sized sweater accompanied by a pair of heeled booties. Or, dress the jean down with a simple tee and a pair of flats or ankle boots.

THE STRAIGHT LEG JEAN

Keep your closet stocked with the jean that will never go out of style. This timeless pair of jeans is best worn with a pair of flats or ankle boots. Complete the look with an elegant blouse, sweater, or blazer for a simple and sophisticated look.

THE FLARE JEAN

With everyone seemingly obsessed with the skinny jean look, your flare jeans may have ended up buried in the back of your closet. Pull them out! If styled correctly, they’ll give your ensemble a chic edge. For a professional and tasteful look, wear dark wash jeans with a sweater underneath a long pea coat or a simple staple top. Heels are a necessity.

THE DENIM BUTTON DOWN

Dress it up or dress it down; the denim button down is easily one of the most versatile pieces you can own.

What to Wear: White on White

Stay cool this season with the latest trend of white on white. Head-to-toe white has the potential to give you a modern, fresh look as you step into spring. Unsure as to how to wear this season’s daring trend? Lily Winston breaks down the runway to help you white-out your spring wardrobe.

Spring 2015 Trends in Womenswear

Spring is finally here! Not only can we say hello to warm weather, but to a whole new wardrobe. It’s time to put away those scarves and sweaters and shop this season’s trendiest items to incorporate into your spring closet. While a new fashion season can seem overwhelming, the Lily Winston team has put together a list of the top trends to make your transition easy!

Athleisure: The Basics

What is so attractive about the relatively new activewear trend that has so rapidly become prominent in just about every modern woman’s wardrobe? And more importantly, what is the correct way to wear it? At Lily Winston, we believe it is absolutely crucial for the busiest and most tenacious of working women to seize the same benefits as the rest of the world and wear something that is pleasantly comfortable, yet inspires confidence and is just as fabulous as the women wearing it. Athleisure provides women with just that. Not only can the style be worn casually in their own home and working out at the gym, but women can wear the fashion when shopping for groceries, running errands, walking the dog, even grabbing lunch with friends…as long as it’s done right.

7 Ways to Feeling Beautiful on a Daily Basis

This month, we are challenging you to discover your inner beauty and to love yourself for who you are, inside and out. It is so easy for women to lose themselves in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the unyielding modern media glorifying the “perfect” woman. However, a stick thin body, thousands of dollars spent on plastic surgery, and a head to toe closet full of designer labels are not what make a woman perfect. What makes a woman truly beautiful is her smile, her laugh, her confidence, her passion. Happiness is what makes a woman beautiful, and that is what we want you to find by following our top seven ways to look and feel beautiful in your own skin, each and every day.

10 Benefits of Drinking Water

Our goal is take to care of our bodies by staying hydrated. How do we do it? By bringing a reusable water bottle wherever we go! You would never guess just how many health benefits water has. 1. Re-energizes. Feeling drowsy? It may be a sign that you are dehydrated. Swap your cup of coffee out for a bottle of water!

BlogElizabeth GalantiFebruary 19, 2015health, healthy, healthy life, healthy lifestyle, hydrate, water

10 Steps to Self-Confidence

We know that you’re beautiful and we want you to know it too! Follow these daily steps to boost your self-confidence. 1. Dress to impress. Your attire influences how you carry yourself. Wear something you feel best in, and you will naturally display more confidence when interacting with others.

Redefining the Pantsuit

There is often a certain negative connotation associated with the pantsuit. The mere utterance of the phrase sends men cringing. So what is it about the pantsuit that is so unappealing to men? Should we apologize for not finding comfort in a closet full of suffocating, yet apparently attractive, skirts and dresses? For wanting to, occasionally, experience the ease and flexible movement with which men’s clothing offers? For feeling an ounce of power in defying conformity and being taken seriously like any woman in a position of authority? Hilary Clinton is rarely seen without a pantsuit, and she is certainly not apologizing to anyone. But suppose you do not aspire to lead a lifestyle commensurate to Hilary’s. Suppose you dream of creating your own legend as inspiring working woman with both respectable status and covetable feminine allure? Suppose I know just how you can make that dream a reality… Step 1: Put your slacks to the side for the first time in your life. You are about to make a power statement in a pantsuit.