Charm school: take manners into your own hands.(STYLE COMEBACK)

From: Interview | Date: June 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

What the world needs now is a little more charm. Amid all the Blackberry-buzzing, cellphone-ringing, and car-alarm-blaring, the art of grace has never been in shorter supply, which may be why jewelry and fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel Fine Jewelry, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, and David Yurman are offering a way for you to show the world your charms without ever having to utter a word. From lucky four-leaf clovers and flashy dollar signs to quirky miniature ...

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