Articles in “Femininity”

Why women complain about their husbands (and how to stop it)

In today’s culture, many women unknowingly fall into the habit of complaining about their husbands, not realising how it fosters negativity and resentment. It weakens trust and connection, trapping couples in a cycle of dissatisfaction. Learn how to break free from this habit and protect your love.

When life gets overwhelming, perhaps it's time to do some emotional housekeeping

Perhaps among the tasks of daily homemaking, the endless to-do lists, and taking care of others - it’s time to do a little bit of internal housekeeping. To heal those little things that have been nagging away at your heart, body, mind & soul. As they say, “you cannot pour from an empty cup”.

What we can all learn from Princess Diana

What can we all learn from the life and legacy of “The People’s Princess”? Diana was a multi-faceted woman, with a complicated life and history but that never stopped her from her mission to put an important character trait to good use…

Wholesome things to do with your best girl friends

Hanging out in the daytime, or at home, and (yes) without alcohol can be just as fun as those boozy all-nighters in your twenties! It just requires a little forward planning and creativity. Here are some wholesome (and budget friendly) ideas for things to do with the girls.

How to express your femininity in your clothing choices

If you choose to have a romantic and somewhat nostalgic lifestyle, you may want to express this in what you wear too. It’s increasingly hard to find feminine clothing that flatters rather than flaunts. Today I’m sharing tips on honing your feminine style, and translating trends to make them yours

Wives should always be lovers too

Why marriage advice from the 1950s shouldn’t be so easily dismissed, and is a stark warning for wives who dream of a romantic relationship that’ll stand the test of time.

Perhaps we need to turn our backs on “modern” marriage advice, and take a leaf out of a midcentury manual instead.

How to embrace femininity and wear only dresses

What I have learned in three months of only wearing feminine dresses, and why I may throw out the trousers for good!

Haven’t they always said you should dress like a lady in order to be treated like one?...

Wearing only dresses: choosing a feminine wardrobe.

Wearing dresses doesn’t “define” femininity, or does it? A childhood spent denied of pretty things, and a living in generation devoted to skinny jeans finds this writer frustrated with her choices. Should she wear the dress and face the questions, or forever blend in and walk away from girlishness?

Why does the media hate Traditional Housewives?

The media are trying to cancel the housewife, and I refuse to let that happen.

Give her the gift of inner beauty and confidence

Thinking of gift ideas for daughters and young women in your family can be tricky. Why not give her something meaningful that will help to boost her grace and self-esteem! Ladies Like Us is a book with modern, sound and supportive lifestyle advice written just for her

English Etiquette: Good manners for a modern world

Discover the timeless charm of good manners in my new book, English Etiquette. With a fresh, easy-to-digest approach, this guide shows you why etiquette is essential and how to effortlessly cultivate a graceful presence. Perfect for anyone wanting to bring a touch of tradition to daily life.

Wedding Etiquette with Cotswold Collections

With the wedding season approaching, proper guest etiquette and thoughts of what to wear are at the forefront of our minds. The Darling Academy has shared its top tips with Cotswold Collections to help you get it right, every time.

Ladylike ways to deal with sneezes and sniffles

Having the sniffles is never fun, especially when you don’t know whether it is polite or not to blow your nose in public. Etiquette Expert offers her advice on what to do when you have to navigate the task of blowing your nose, cough or sneeze in a formal setting.

Navigating political debate at a dinner party

This week etiquette conundrum is from a reader asking how to handle uncomfortable political debate at a dinner party. A lady should know how to handle this minefield, so here are The Darling Academy’s best tips on how to be gracious, dignified and ladylike in the face of such awkwardness.

How to be elegant: at Christmas

Dry turkey, presents that disappoint, old grudges, and interfering relations. Oh joy, it’s Christmas time again! Rather than pressure ourselves into having the “perfect” holiday, use it as an opportunity to focus on our presence and poise. Here’s how a true lady or gent spends Christmas.