Mrs Mavi Isibor never ceases to leave me with an impression each time I encounter her. First, you meet a beautiful woman, then you discover a courteous person, with fine manners that fire your admiration of her. But who would have expected less from the master of etiquette herself?

Low self esteem is a widespread mental affliction; it has reached epidemic proportions. Almost all people carry this “virus.” Few are symptom-free. Typical indications of infection include anxiety, helplessness, depression and addictions to work, food, alcohol, drugs, and dysfunctional relationships (to name a few).

A spouse strays and a marriage many years hits the rocks. Yet a lot of marriages tagged ‘hopeless’ have been known to defy the odds when the estranged couples reunite. What makes a marriage work the second time around?

Michael Jackson has died. The news came as a shock. I was one of his biggest fans. I still cannot believe the King of Pop is gone. A man who constantly stated he was robbed of his childhood the price he paid for mega stardom. What happened to the cute button nosed kid from Gary, Indiana?

Cocktail parties call for short (knee-length or shorter) dresses with some specialness to them. Cocktail party wear is all about the dress. Attending a cocktail party or an event that calls for cocktail party attire, gives you a great opportunity to show your femininity and put a fabulous look together.