Being elegant is cool again 🙌

[@prathajain]

It surprises me so much that being polite, well mannered, gracious and kind is a trend..! I mean aren’t these the foundation blocks to being a normal living breathing human being..? Am I that old?!? What did i miss? Loved the video 💖

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Oh Pratha… we’ll take what we can get 😂😫

[@kathrynnielson5689]

You’re such a breath of fresh air. I love that more people are starting to see the need for elegance in both dress and behavior. Thank you for leading the charge!!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

And thank you for the lovely message of encouragement Kathryn ☺️

[@TaylorJohnson1]

I just started posting on KZbin because I was scared that I would come off as “boujie” or “old lady” but I don’t care anymore. There is a space for us. 🕊❤️

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Taylor I’m so happy for you!!! Now let me stop replying to comments because I need to binge watch all of your videos 🥂

[@vickster4474]

Being born and raised in the american south I still see remnants of the past clinging on in certain circles in regards to manners and elegance. I think people are hungry for positivity, elegance, beauty, and politeness in a crass world, so I think this 'trend' will grow and we will see more of a balance again. Of course I would love to see it dominate again but I'm not sure that will happen. As long as we pursue this lifestyle with authenticity and grace, not pretentiousness, it will succeed.

[@cafefay]

Cheers to a more polite society, reemergence of etiquette and the overall well being it brings🥂

[@cherylsykes660]

I so hope your prediction does come to be. I was born 65 years ago, in a not perfect, but much more courteous and mannered time. Respect was the principle guide for interaction in society. You didn’t have to always agree, but you were expected to display respect. Respect was evident in the dress code of that era for self and others. Again, the good old days were not perfect, but the stress and anxiety level of current times is much, much higher.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Cheryl. I think the most important value that we’re letting slip away is in fact respect. We’ve become so indulgent in our self-importance that have simply decided to disregard everyone who doesn’t fit perfectly into our expectations. Hopefully there’s a turnaround ahead 🤞🏻

[@Helloame]

Mariana Zelenjuk I agree. It’s called narcism and it’s the mental disorder “on trend”.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

As a 62-year old, I absolutely agree!

[@dreamer8380]

Dear Mariana, this video is so beautifully and thoughtfully made. Very simple yet calming and the classical music creates a lovely ambience! I thought you should know, that your hard work and soul you put into the process of making your content is noticed and very much appreciated.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

😌 thank you so much! I’m just glad it resonates with my super chic followers!

[@virginiaboone8163]

When my son was much younger, he told me that I reminded him of a fifties housewife. How he knew what a 50’s housewife was, I have no idea..LOL! But I took it as a compliment because my mother was a 50’s housewife and she was always elegant in every way! I think of her and the other women and men of that era and I am filled with such nostalgia. She was a great role model and so I always knew exactly what elegance was. Oh, and I have my father to thank for his impeccable style, his kindness to everyone, and the fact that I never heard him say anything “ugly” about anyone. I was one lucky girl!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

To me 60’s housewife sounds like a lovely compliment 😍

[@joysilas4724]

Jennifer’s channel definitely put the pieces of the puzzle together for me. After watching her channel I decided to become more elegant each day. Sadly I feel like the trend in online but in the real world I still don’t see it much. I am home visiting family right now and I can’t see if happen where I grew up at. It’s sad.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Joy! I get your frustration, and sometimes feel the same way, but just knowing that the population of ladies who want to improve themselves and who value being polite and cultured is growing makes very happy. Maybe the whole world won’t turn elegant, but at least we can rejoice in the fact that we’re not so alone in this journey ☺️

[@beacuz]

Sometimes when people know better they will do better.

[@vools8621]

I really enjoyed this video. I also like when you mentioned that dressing/behaving elegantly is a way of showing respect to others - that's a great point 🌼

[@sarahannsmith3129]

Love Jennifer.....her 'Madame Chic' book is awesome! I try to do things in an elegant manner, and wish more of the people in my city were more like that!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

I just started reading it and is so insightful!

[@minimallyleah7208]

I wish manners and elegance we're never uncool.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Me too!!!!

[@teresahalliday3680]

I could not agree with you more!!! The world needs more elegance and etiquette. I am appalled at how people dress when going to concerts or the opera. It's as though that type of activity is no different than going to a street fair or the movies. And tickets are so expensive that I want to make it an all around wonderful experience. (when I lived in Chicago, I would get all dressed up and have to take a bus to get to the opera-and I was perfectly happy be dressed up on the city bus!) Thank you for such a charming video!

[@thecaribbeanbelle6733]

I have to agree! Coming from a Jamaican family, they brought with them to America they’re elegance and class and manners and common courtesy. My grandmother and great aunts knew how to host a party and plan a menu and set a table with fine China and linen napkins etc flower arrangements and picture wall arrangement, decorate, charm people during conversation and mail thank you letters with beautiful stationary. I did not appreciate any of this when I was younger I thought it was old fashion and nobody does these things anymore and as I gotten older realizing that the manners I was taught and the art of conversations I was taught has made a big difference in my life and knowing small things like carrying a handkerchief Lol and I’m just getting into my 40’s but yes I agree elegance and class is definitely making a comeback because it’s needed again.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Well, it sounds like you need a KZbin channel to share all of those beautiful traditions 🤩! Have you ever thought about it?

[@thecaribbeanbelle6733]

@@MarianaZelenjuk 🥰 Thank you! I have actually but it seems like a big responsibility that I can’t take on right now but yes I’ve thought about it! ❤️

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

I get it… it’s a lot of work. Hopefully in the future? I bet you’d do great content!

[@M3l155a]

As a child of parents from Jamaica I share your experience. I remember my father taught me from young how to always greet people and acknowledge their presence. As a kid I found it unnecessary but now as an adult, it’s such a shame to see people not say “good morning” or a basic hello when entering a room.

[@thecaribbeanbelle6733]

@@M3l155a Yes!! Especially over the phone, telephone manners is lost which I have to remind myself not to take personally like I used to.

[@hollym-hopefilledhistory]

Thank you Mariana for such a beautiful and uplifting video! I agree that good things are to come. Thank you for your positivity and for being such a great supporter and voice for elegance, manners, and all around goodness. Have a blessed day!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thank you for the sweetest message Holly!

[@froufou100]

Glad to see I have good taste - already connected to both channels 🤣 - as an aside, would be nice to add their channel links under the video. I guess in our social media era of being loud and looking at me, elegance being the discreet sister has not been noticed as much but I hope like you that the interest will keep on increasing.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

I can’t believe I forgot! Will add them right away. Thank you for the reminder 😉

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I bought all Jennifer‘s books. She is a great writer. Her aura is very sweet and practical. If you haven’t read her books you should. I think they’re Madame chic…😊

[@fanirivers4505]

Agree, especially when we do it out of love for those around us, as you said. May we never get bored of elegance!

[@Lisa-sp5if]

I love you, Kindred! So glad I found you! I follow Nicholas- since the beginning, and Daily Conn. as well! Oh let us love k e another with manners, respect, and kindness! Praying elegance and good manners are indeed back!🥰🙏

[@almatoledo1608]

Mariana you have been very inspiring and thank you sincerely.

[@Ingrid0410]

It’s very hard to meet elegant friends I find, which is what’s so nice about channels like yours 👍👍💜

[@RosemarieSKikel]

Hi Mariana, I do notice more people on utube....yourself included, who are steering us back to elegance. I am sorry to report back that after walking around nyc yesterday, I didn't see that the message has hit . On the train, I saw a women with skin tight leggings that were flesh colored....well, lets says she could have been nude!!!! Patience ......smiles!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Rosemarie… so many people are leaving comments like yours. I think there are two things to take into consideration: 1) changing one’s behavior is one of the hardest decisions to make, especially nowadays when our culture tells us that, no matter what we do, we’re perfect 2) it’s much more noticeable when someone is not being elegant than when they are. For some reason bad behavior stands out more, so it might not be that few people are elegant, but that those who aren’t are harder to ignore… here’s hoping my theories are correct 😅

[@CourtneyW]

I love these channels as well! Bumming it all day every day is so boring! We need elegance.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Here here! 🥂

[@janitapanos240]

You are a role model for the definition of elegance! I too value elegance in my personal style and the way I live my best life. I choose to put more time, effort, care and attention into how I present myself to the world. I may look more dressed up” than most while going about my daily errands and routines but, I feel fabulous!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Oh Janita, thank you! I feel very far from being a role model but am glad to at least be able to find like-minded ladies who appreciate elegance like I do 😉

[@selina7150]

I think people are learning to respect themselves which leads to greater respect for others.

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

That’s so true Selina!

[@patriciaottone4083]

🤞let’s hope!!!! I follow both those you tube channels also…..here’s to your spicy senses 🍾

[@serenabennett3622]

You are right. Elegance is a good thing. I like your commentary. You are amusing to watch as well as informative.🥰

[@AliciaGomez-pp8re]

Love your channel. You are so right many people are staring to gravitate towards elegance and more of a simple living and enjoying the small things we over looked before the pandemic. According to the birthday book of astrology I was born in the day of elegance Nov. 21. I don’t really believe in astrology but I have always been drawn to elegance since I was very young and my peers were always into fast fashion and new trends… maybe I just have an old soul 🤷🏻‍♀️. Love all of your looks. Thank you for your videos. We are not along in the elegance journey💕

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

This trend makes me so happy, may it become the norm again. Courtesy is based on respect and consideration for others and one’s self, how could these have been bad or unnecessary values? I also credit Anna Bey for the elegance trend. Her early videos were very off-putting, concentrating on “getting a rich man”, etc., but later her content began to include female empowerment, self-respect, setting boundaries, and more elegance in dress and behavior. I think it was her emphasis on an elegant appearance that hooked many young female viewers, but that’s ok, they pay attention to the more substantive content, too. My favorite compliment that I get is: you look so elegant!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Hi Kimberly! I’ve watched a few of Anna’s videos and really like how direct and to the point she is. Her initial content was a little iffy for me, but I also noticed that she’s shifted her focus to more empowering content. It’s not for everyone, but she’s also one of those creators that had a meteoric ascent in the last couple of years, which just proves the point that elegance IS actually trendy 🤩

[@robynwells8249]

Yes, to manners, politeness, and kindness. Elegance is about simplicity and how you make others feel. At the risk of being pretentious it would be enjoyable to see people dressing up a little more for out and about occasions. There’s something celebratory about being a little more polished than usual.

[@teresanash-mcneil-hf1fo]

Hallelujah, Elegance is always cool, I love Elegance ❤

[@williamkazak469]

You could also speak about elegance for men. What is it that you see and admire? Any looks, colors or styles in Milan that you definitely notice or wish that more men would wake up their style by adapting? Your views on this subject would be worthwhile.

[@devindemond1972]

So refreshingly optimistic!!!❤

[@dineosibiya2123]

love your content, l love elegancy as well, l think its the best look..

[@susanp2349]

How do you feel about wearing watches? Just curious if they can be elegant alone or with other bracelets.

[@mafaldasadio5468]

Olá Mariana! Obrigada por trazer esta reflexão ao seu canal, que me parece muito oportuna. Acho que a elegância nunca será uma tendência de massas. Mas claro que, se neste momento estiver na moda, ainda bem! A elegância depende do quanto estamos dispostos a investir na valorização pessoal. E isso nem sempre é simples e rápido, como devem ser todas as coisas, hoje em dia. Também há muitas pessoas que confundem elegância com pretensão. Eu acho que tem a ver com a valorização daquilo que é belo e com a procura constante de ser melhor. Penso que está a fazer um excelente trabalho com o seu canal. Parabéns e não desista nunca de passar a sua mensagem! Beijinho

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Mafalda, concordo 100% com tudo o que você disse! Acho que a beleza e a dificuldade da busca pela elegância estão no exercício diário de fazer escolhas que refletem auto-controle e aprimoramento pessoal. Não é fácil come seguir uma tendência, mas fico feliz que as pessoas estão pelo menos voltando a se interessar pelo assunto 😊

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

I’m up in the mountains in the summer in California. I went to a country restaurant bar last night and everyone was wearing ugly boxy T-shirts and baggy ripped jeans. I always get stared at when I live up here because my wardrobe does not reflect the area. I live in the desert in the winter and have a lot of linen. I only have one flannel shirt and one pair of jeans because I don’t wear that look. I feel so out of place up here sometimes. My husband says just put on a T-shirt and flannels and you’ll be fine. I don’t like that look at all that’s not me.😂😂😂😂

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Carlsen I’d do the same if I were you! Keep the fabulousness alive!

[@fab50]

OMG, the video has not even started and you are looking AMAZING in this red top!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thank you Amy ☺️

[@jud2152]

I have my fingers crossed for that trend coming back and stay foreveeeerrr

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

I’m right there with you Judy! 🤞🏻

[@deborahjohnson4401]

Please, please come back! You made my Sundays!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Well, have I a treat for you Deborah...in 45 minutes, to be exact 😊

[@susanp2349]

Look forward to your video each week. Such style, grace and loveliness

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thank you Susan! 😊

[@joannavanderjagt624]

Dear Mariana, Very good , necessary message ! Well said . Good manners and elegance essential , basic. We should be proud of having / being like that - we got it from our parents and it's part of " our heritage " - to pass on to our children . So glad , you raised this topic . I wish you a nice week 🌞🌷 Greetings .

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

I completely agree Joanna!

[@joannavanderjagt624]

@@MarianaZelenjuk 🌷

[@Tuntee]

I love Nicolas !! When If ound his channel in early 2021 I just devoured everything he'd done to date and eagerly watch his videos each week. So glad this is a TREND!!!! it's about time

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

He’s so chic!

[@silverplug]

Eh, being elegant is a lovely, but let's not put down people for being casual. Both have a place, and both need to be enjoyed.

[@celiathirlwall3329]

Hi Mariana! I love any of your videos on the subject of elegance! I haven't really noticed it making a comeback but will start to pay closer attention! You look fabulous in this video...so elegant!!

[@MarianaZelenjuk]

Thank you Celia! I really love making them and have a lot more on the way 😉