An Evening with Alison Cheperdak: "Was It Something I Said?" Book Launch & Sip and Shop
About the Event
Have you ever hit send on a message and immediately wondered if you said the wrong thing? Found yourself frozen in a tricky conversation, unsure how to say what you really mean — with grace? You're not alone. Join us for an intimate evening at M.M.LaFleur's Newbury Street showroom as we welcome etiquette expert, attorney, and debut author Alison Cheperdak for a celebration of her new book, Was It Something I Said? — a modern guide to navigating every social moment life throws your way.
At this event, Alison will share how personal style is an extension of the confidence and intentionality she writes about — and how the way we present ourselves shapes every social interaction before we say a word. Browse the spring collection as Alison talks through her own style inspiration, the role of dressing with purpose, and how showing up in clothes that feel like you is its own form of social intelligence and grace.
Attendees can expect to leave with:
The opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Was It Something I Said? to revisit long after the evening ends
A fresh perspective on how personal style connects to confidence and presence
Real-world insight into how intentional dressing shapes the way we show up in high-stakes and everyday moments
15% off your M.M.LaFleur purchase during the event—the perfect opportunity to discover investment pieces that work as hard as you do.
Complimentary light bites and beverages
About Alison Cheperdak
Alison Cheperdak is the founder of Elevate Etiquette, a modern consultancy offering social, business, and dining etiquette training as well as international protocol. She is also the author of Was it Something I Said? Everyday Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Moments in Relationships, Work, and Life. A former White House staffer, attorney, and TV news reporter, Alison brings a thoughtful and contemporary perspective to modern manners. She’s trained teams at Harvard Law School, the U.S. Congress, and Fortune 100 companies, and her etiquette insights reach millions through national media and social platforms. With a warm, engaging style, she helps people navigate life, work, and relationships with confidence and kindness.
About the Book
In Was It Something I Said? etiquette expert Alison M. Cheperdak demystifies social and professional situations, teaching you how to address each one with respect, confidence, and grace.
In any scenario, whether in your personal or professional life, respecting others and ourselves requires soft skills and social-emotional intelligence—in a word, etiquette.
Drawing on her experience in high-pressure moments as a lawyer, news anchor, and White House West Wing staff member, Alison shares the soft skills that set people apart in social and professional settings—grace under pressure, kindness in action, and polished presence without pretense.
This book will help you:
Honor others and the important moments you share with them.
Talk to strangers, start and end a conversation, and speak about yourself with charm.
Navigate awkward situations (and recover from them!).
Demystify dress codes and dining etiquette in all sorts of settings.
Whether you're giving a toast, sending a text, or sitting down to dinner, the small things make a big difference. Was It Something I Said? is your guide to handling them with heart, confidence, and care—so you can build deeper connections and move through the world with gracious ease.