Manners and Other Matters
Do you find modern social and business etiquette dilemmas challenging, would you like to live your life with an elegant style, communicating confidently and entertaining with flair?
Please join me, Louise Percy, every two weeks, as I discuss these topics, answer your questions and chat with fellow experts about the arts, fashion, jewellery, home décor, entertaining, travel and more.
Regarded as an expert in my field for 32 years, I aim to inspire you in every episode to embrace etiquette and elegance as a positive personality choice. Offering real life examples, questions and opinions, you won’t want to miss an episode!
Manners and Other Matters
42. Beauty Beyond Skin Deep. The Intersection of Elegance and Wellness
In this enriching episode of Manners and Other Matters, Louise Percy is joined by the remarkable Dr. Fernanda de Silva Tatley—a molecular microbiologist, artist, and founder of a pioneering botanical skincare company based in New Zealand. Together, they explore the deeper meaning of elegance, the emotional and energetic power of skincare, and how self-care can become an intentional act of wellbeing and gratitude.
This conversation invites listeners to reframe skincare not as a superficial beauty ritual, but as a daily opportunity to nurture body, mind, and spirit. Dr. Tatley shares the story behind her brand, her commitment to vegan and sustainable ingredients, and the neuroscience of self-care. Her philosophy? True elegance is authenticity—aging with grace, embracing simplicity, and making mindful choices that honour our wellbeing.
Whether you're passionate about skincare, interested in natural living, or simply seeking a more gracious way to treat yourself, this episode is a nourishing listen.
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