Celena Gill

Summer "work-vacation" etiquette

I am currently holed up in a semi-posh hotel room with my oldest son--who happens to be 11. Needless to write, I'm not on a 5 star lush vacation with all of the perks. ...

Passport to Travel: International Fashion Etiquette in Milan

Milan: Based on tradition, very well coordinated (ex. Pant with matching cardigan and skirt), simplicity is key. The base of Milanese fashion is perfectly executed outfits that don’t really push the extremes. More variation is...

Passport to Travel: International Traveling and Fashion Tips

As spring is breaking and summer is nearing, I'm sure that many of you have started your travel planning. Although you may want to proudly proclaim your American heritage, it would be best to tone it down...

Breast-feeding in public 101

As a breast-feeding mother, I always find it challenging to breast-feed in public. Not only am I concerned with flashing my boobage for the world to see, I totally understand how everyone in American society is not completely...

Finding a new you in the new year

As an image consultant, I help my clients define and/or refine their image to create a personal brand for themselves. A personal brand sends a message to all you encounter—it is your physical appearance that creates an...

Holiday party etiquette: how to politely decline food

'Tis the holiday season and I have been invited to a bevy of holiday soirees. Sadly, I can't attend all of them--and to keep it completely real, I wouldn't want to attend them...

Act right at your child's football game

Tomorrow, both of my oldest play in their American Youth Football State Championships (MD). My kids have been involved in community sports for about 3 years and the behavior exhibited by some parents can hardly be called hospitable. Of...

Charity Benefit Etiquette: a refresher course

I was recently invited to a charity function to benefit autism, A Cocktail Hour to Benefit Autism to benefit the Arts for Autism Gala Since charity events will be aplenty this season, I thought that it would be most...

Re-define and refine your goals

Welcome to November! A new month..let's hope that you can have a new you! If you re-create your personal vision each month, you will re-define and refine your goals. Use these simple guidelines to...

The Day after Halloween--how to manage it graciously at work

Happy Monday! Halloween eve is now over and back to work--Halloween on a Sunday night is never good for the start of a work week. If you had a little too much adult fun last night, use these...

Currently in Los Angeles