April 4th, 2026

An Elegant Art: Learning That Less Is More

“For me, elegance is not to pass unnoticed but to get to the very soul of what one is.”

Christian Lacroix (French Fashion Designer; May 16th, 1951)

“…less is more.”

Robert Browning (English Poet and Playwright; May 7th, 1812 to December 12th, 1889)

“Elegance is the art of restraint.”

“What sets an elegant woman apart from the crowd is her quiet self-assurance, she knows that she is what’s worth focusing on…”

“The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.”

Diana Vreeland (American Fashion Editor and Columnist; September 9, 1923 to August 22nd, 1989)

“I am returning from my native journey feeling more of my authentic power and with that the elegance of my roots. I am the elegant woman…sexy, hot, fun chic!”

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–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 106-107 of 501.

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