She's smokin'

Valerie Boothby

Even if you don't smoke these will make you look eccentric, sexy and intimidating all at the same time. Even if you're not. At all. There was an article once in i-D Magazine about a photographer who used to infiltrate all these high end stores and take pictures in their dressing rooms. She went into the Tom Ford men's store with a cigarette holder and an unlit cigarette and the salespeople thought she was just some crazy rich woman. They let her try on a $4000 dressing gown no questions asked. That said, quirky accessories should not be taken for granted.

These cigarette holders are from theladysmokes.com. They're kind of pricey but fortunately they have an ebay store with some cheaper options: The Lady Smokes Ebay Store

They also have a smoking etiquette section which I've become quite taken with. Here's my favourite excerpt:

"When the answer is "No", or even better, "Please do", inquire again. Extend the case. Words are generally unnecessary if you have the knack of the inquisitive eyebrow. If Botox has rendered you incapable of such intricate facial maneuvering, a simple "Cigarette?" will suffice."

Read the rest here.