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231 of 242 people found the following review helpful. Jadore!By The Simply Luxurious LifeJennifer L. Scotts Lessons from Madame Chic is certainly a must-have for Francophiles; but it is also a wonderful resource for anyone who wishes to cultivate a more simply luxurious way of living. Through beautiful narrations; Madame Chics lessons are shared in three different parts on the subjects of Diet Exercise; Style and Beauty; and lastly; How to Live Well.Based on Scotts time as a foreign exchange student in Paris as a young woman; she is now a mother of two young daughters; happily married and living in southern California; so she converses with her readers from a relatable platform. Immediately upon reading it again; I was reminded of another author who shares her insights and tips on living well with inspiration from the French - Mireille Guiliano. Scotts tips are weaved skillfully into her experiences and time with Madame Chic and her Parisian family; so much so that you feel you are having a conversation with a trusted; yet wiser girlfriend.And the beauty of discovering her book was that it didnt have to end once I finished reading it. As the founder of the blog The Daily Connoisseur; readers are able to enjoy a regular dose of inspiration and YouTube video instructions on how to continually integrate the fine art of French living into their every day lives.The re-released edition of Lessons from Madame Chic (279 pages) contains the same content I initially raved about in my review in April; but is now adequately accessorized with illustrations found throughout the entire book from the talented artist and designer Virginia Johnson.Filled with specific advice; anecdotes and descriptions of Madame Chic and Madame Chics entire Parisian family; Scott shares ways to live a fulfilling life that are not only simple; but help to create a luxurious life that is rich and focused on what most all of us seem to want to put at the top of our priority list - healthy relationships; good health and the ability to be our best selves.As I was reading I found myself underlining a sentence or two on nearly every page that I didnt want to forget; and after going back over these annotations I realized that the lesson of living formally doesnt have to take the beauty or the spontaneity out of living; but in fact it can enhance it. By showing respect to the life weve been given and then continue to create for ourselves we consciously make it all the more enjoyable.Below are a few ideas for welcoming in a bit more formality and at the same time simplicity that I especially took favor too. Have a look:1. Play classical music throughout your homeIf you dont have any Bach cds laying around the house; simply go to Pandora on your computer; iPad or iPhone and search classical symphonic music; and it will create a radio station for you for free.2. Eliminate snackingEach meal that you sit down for is an opportunity to eat well. Scott explains how dinner in Paris with Madame Chics family always included at least three; sometimes four; courses and one was always a cheese platter; yet still her host family was slender because when they ate it was mindful.3. Create rituals to look forward toMaybe every Saturday morning you wake up and stroll down to your favorite coffee shop for a tasty treat and chat with a good friend; or you play checkers with your son every Sunday evening in front of the fire or perhaps you take a bubble bath and savor a glass of wine after Monday has wrapped up. Take time to discover the activities that you enjoy doing either alone or with those you love and make them regular occurrences that are something to look forward to.4. Wear luxurious lingerieThe mistake that seems to be perpetuated regarding lingerie is that it is worn for someone else. This is not entirely correct. In fact; a woman should wear beautiful; high-quality lingerie for herself. Simply knowing you are keeping something to yourself and at the same time have treated yourself to something luxuriously wonderful is certain to raise your confidence at least a smidge. While it will take time to build your lingerie wardrobe; know that you are worth investing in.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Love it!By Jennifer KellermanI initially checked this book out at my local library and loved it. In fact; I loved it so much; I wanted to own my own copy. Jennifer Scotts experience as a foreign exchange student in Paris was a life-changing experience for her and I can see why. She opens the readers eyes to how the French live their lives on a daily basis. I wanted to have my own copy to reread various chapters over again and adapt the lifestyle of the French. I highly recommend this book to young women so they can think about their futures and how they may wish to live their lives.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great tips!By AGI am very happy with this book- it is an interesting story weaved with practical advice on how to live more simply and richly. And; not the kind of rich with more money; but a life with smarter choices about how our money is spent; saving the best for now; and living each day feeling pulled-together. Compared to other books on Parisian and French women; I found this one to be doable for any woman. Whether or not this is the every day life of every French woman is not even completely relevant. This lesson book is written from the perspective of a young woman who went to Paris and is now sharing the wisdom gleaned from her experience. Love it!
