When you think of someone who gives good etiquette advice, London (that's me!) is probably not the person that comes to mind. Take a look at some classic etiquette mavens, and you'll find that they all have perfect hair, tailored suits and constantly pleasant facial expressions. That's just not me. Ninety percent of the time, my hair is in the famous comfort bun, and I'm better known for my sarcastic comments than my loving attitude. 

My love of sequins, cheetah print and overdressing are well known, but I'm just as likely to wear  pajamas to get my morning coffee. I keep my life in order by writing everything down in a color-coded planner, but have a hard time finding matching socks. I planned my own wedding, while trying to completely ignore everything overdone on Pinterest. I'm delighted by vocabulary, snacks, naps and long books. Pretty much, I'm just like you.

So, what makes me qualified to write about etiquette? I've got shelves full of classic and modern etiquette books, a mother who always knows the right thing to do or say and extensive experience living at home, being a professional bridesmaid and pretending like I'm responsible enough to hold down a full-time job (all things that require extreme tact and social skills). 

For me, etiquette isn't about which fork to use or which font to choose for your invitation; it's about having enough common sense to do things the right way and take others into consideration. It's also about putting your best foot forward and showing everyone how amazing you are as an individual. Manners should play a part in every aspect of our lives, and they really don't require that much work. Nobody's perfect, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

If you're still willing to read along while I figure out how to fit old and new etiquette rules into my everyday life, please remember, I'm making it all up as I go along.