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How to Use a Finger Bowl by Kimberly Law, AICI CIP, Certified Etiquette Expert 22 Feb 2013 | 10:11 pm
Although disposable finger towels are practical and often used in informal environments to cleanse the hands after eating messy food, in a formal environment you may be presented with a finger bowl as...
What is a Dessert Service? By Kimberly Law, AICI CIP, Certified Etiquette Expert 16 Feb 2013 | 12:05 am
In Canada dessert is generally served and brought in from the kitchen, or served at the table by the host. However at a very formal meal, served traditionally you may be presented with a dessert servi...
Perfume, Eau de Toilette, Cologne What’s the Difference? 8 Feb 2013 | 06:02 am
Many of my clients ask me what the difference is between the many forms of fragrance we see in the stores today. Fragrance terminology can be confusing. The main difference is the amount of essential...
How to Get the Most from Your Fragrance by Kimberly Law, President, Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) 31 Jan 2013 | 11:25 pm
This past summer I had the opportunity to vacation in Italy. Upon our arrival, one of the first things my friend said to me was, “smell the flowers.” I remember, at that moment breathing in the wonder...
When Email Isn’t Enough by Kimberly Law, AICI CIP 26 Jan 2013 | 12:26 am
For centuries, handwritten letters delivered by messengers or post were the only form of written correspondence. Over time typewriters became the norm, but the delivery system remained the same. Now w...
Email Signatures Add Credibility, by Kimberly Law, AICI CIP 17 Jan 2013 | 10:00 pm
As a business owner, everyday I receive unsolicited emails from companies promoting their products and services. Each of these business solicitors tell me their product can make my business more succe...
How to Make Your Feet Look Slimmer or Wider by Kimberly Law, Certified Image Consultant 10 Jan 2013 | 10:15 pm
The shoes you wear can have a major effect on how slim or wide your feet look. The trick is the simpler the shoe and the more front to back details like a long opening or (vamp), the slimmer your fee...
Gift Giving at Work by Kimberly Law, Certified Image Consultant 6 Dec 2012 | 10:00 pm
During the Christmas season although it may be customary to give gifts to friends and family it can be a little confusing at work. Especially when you don’t know the etiquette for gift giving and ther...
All the Best for your Winter Celebration by Kimberly Law, AICI CIP 22 Nov 2012 | 01:18 am
With Diwali now past and American Thanksgiving coming up this week, November is kick off month for many cultural and religious winter celebrations. Depending on your upbringing or culture, you may enj...
Airplane Boarding Etiquette 22 Oct 2012 | 09:00 pm
Over the past few years I have travelled by airplane for both business and pleasure and must say I have seen some of the best and worst behavior amongst the passengers. Before boarding or off-boarding...