Merry Christmas!
I will be taking a short winter break from the blog but look forward to discussing my favorite topics with you when I get back.
Thank you for all of your messages and requests. I read and appreciate them all even though I am not always able to respond...
Wishing you and your family peace, good health...
12.23.2012
12.20.2012
Before this post begins I have a few very special announcements:
♥ I am going to be a regular contributing writer for Huffington Post Style! It's a major honor for me to be aligned with such a prestigious publication. Here is my first article, sharing my DIY, cost-effective fruit decorations for the holidays.
♥ Huffington...
12.17.2012
This past weekend I went to see the Los Angeles Ballet perform the Nutcracker at UCLA's Royce Hall. It was a magical production. I've seen the Nutcracker several times but this year's performance was particularly special. I appreciated the artistic choreography and the familiar, beautiful music. The dancing was mesmerizing...
12.13.2012
It can be very tempting to go overboard and spend a fortune on holiday decorations... but really there is no need. You can create your own natural, chic decorations at home.
Each year I like to create my own homemade ornaments from dried citrus fruit. These ornaments are budget-friendly (not to mention kid-friendly!)...
12.10.2012
Every holiday season I love to create this elegant centerpiece of sugared fruit. When displayed in a footed bowl or on a tiered cake stand, this inexpensive centerpiece looks grand and opulent.
You will need:
seasonal fruit
greenery (in the video I use rosemary, but you can use any foliage from your garden or even...
12.06.2012
Fellow blogger and etiquette aficionado Cassie Piasecki has recently released her handy etiquette guide for small business owners and freelancers called BizEtiquette. I asked Cassie to write a guest post for the Daily Connoisseur on her top five business etiquette tips. Her lovely picture and article are below. Thank you...
12.03.2012
Looking presentable always. A concept that may seem obvious to many people, but is something I think we as a society desperately need to discuss.
Looking presentable on a daily basis may initially seem like a shallow and superficial concept, but really it is about so much more than appearances. It's about respect....
11.26.2012
Wow! Thank you all for your great response to the last two Ten-Item Wardrobe posts and videos. This clearly is a topic that resonates with a lot of people. It is one of the biggest lifestyle changes I made after living in Paris. It takes a while to pare down to a capsule wardrobe, but once you do, you really can't go...
11.19.2012
Last week we discussed how to get started with your ten-item wardrobe, as described in Lessons from Madame Chic. Today I am going to show you my own ten-item wardrobe.
Items shown in the video:
Black wrap dress by DVF
Leopard print tunic by Parker
Blackberry silk top by American Vintage
Plum print dress by Tory Burch...
11.15.2012
KCAL9
Yesterday I appeared on the KCAL 9 news at noon to discuss the Ten-Item Wardrobe from Lessons from Madame Chic. I had a great time shooting the segment and hope to go back one day (as I told the producers, I have a lot to talk about!). In the segment I show you many items from my own wardrobe, which you will get...
11.12.2012
One of the topics I get asked the most about from Lessons from Madame Chic is the Ten-Item Wardrobe. So many of us are used to having dozens, if not hundreds, of garments hanging in our wardrobe. The thought of having only ten core items per season seems daunting, if not impossible.
I know, because I was one of those...
11.08.2012
Thank you all for your warm reception of Lessons from Madame Chic! It's been a wonderful week for me. Tuesday morning after I voted, I walked over to the Santa Monica Barnes & Noble and bought a copy of my book.
This was a surreal and proud moment for me. I worked at Barnes & Noble as a bookseller when I first...
11.06.2012
I am so happy to announce that Lessons from Madame Chic: 20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris is finally out today in North America and the UK! As many of you know this book has had quite a journey. I self published the book last year and after a great reception from readers (thanks to you!) and great reviews,...
11.02.2012
Going into the weekend I have several things to share with you... so here we go!
Neuma Blow Dry Lotion
Always on the lookout to achieve the perfect at home blow dry for my hair, I recently tried out Neuma Blow Dry Lotion, which is a sustainable heat protectant and styling cream. It adds hold and manageability to your...
10.29.2012
Before we begin, I want to extend my prayers and love to everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. May you and your loved ones stay safe...
How to Deal With Intimidating Situations
You are equal to any situation you encounter.
Oftentimes we think we might not be worthy or good enough for a situation. We might think people...
10.22.2012
Undergarments truly are the foundation of great style and slips are no exception. Up until recently, slips have taken a dive in popularity. I know I used to think of them as unnecessary and old-fashioned, but in reality slips can remedy a myriad of problems with our dresses— some problems which we might never have thought...
10.15.2012
This has been a heavily requested topic... losing the baby weight.
I have many thoughts on the subject that all fall in line with my general philosophy on life (quelle surprise!).
Of course I am not always good at taking my own advice. Right after having my second baby I felt frustrated almost instantly with the extra...
10.08.2012
I listen to it while making breakfast in the morning, and while cleaning the kitchen at night...
I listen to it when I drive...
I listen to it when I write...
And it's on in the background when I read...
Classical music is such an integral part of my day. It's my favorite genre of music. I grew up listening to it...
10.04.2012
The Evolution of the Daily Connoisseur (and How I Spend My Days)
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The Daily Connoisseur is constantly evolving and many of you have noticed that the videos are playing a starring role in the content of the blog. This is completely intentional. I love doing the videos and I hope you love to watch them! It's a great creative outlet for me (I did start out my career in Theatre after all!)...
9.24.2012
A favorite concept in my forthcoming book, Lessons from Madame Chic, is to look presentable always... this includes sleepwear!
In this week's video I share with you a sleepwear set I have by French brand, Teccia, purchased at my local Santa Monica shop, Lisa Norman Lingerie.
If you are unable to see the embedded video,...
9.17.2012
Skincare Tip
This week's video shares with you my number one skincare tip. Once I discovered it, it changed my skin for the better in so many ways.
Many of us tend to overcleanse our skin. We do a major routine morning and night. I still do my thorough skincare routine at night, which can involve any of the following:...
9.10.2012
The Etiquette of Modern Correspondence and Looking Perfectly Polished
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In this new age of instant communication, where you can send off a note to someone with the click of a button, sometimes proper etiquette gets a bit lost in the shuffle, as you will see in this week's video.
I recently emailed the mother of a good friend of mine and addressed her by her first name, which I had never...
9.03.2012
You all know how much I love le no makeup look. I have an entire chapter devoted to it in my book, Lessons from Madame Chic. The key element of le no makeup look is to look naturally beautiful in an effortless way.
My book describes three versions of le no makeup look, one of them being defined eye. If you are going...
8.27.2012
I recently visited Natasha Sunshine at Byu-ti Salon in Brentwood for a haircut. My hair had been feeling dull and lifeless to date and I was looking for a new direction to take my cut and style.
I always recommend bringing an image to your stylist to communicate your vision easily. This time I brought an image from...
8.20.2012
Do you remember the video I did on Benedetta's Best Deodorant? I had discovered Benedetta in the Santa Monica Marketplace by my home and recorded the video after having fallen in love with their beautifully made, organic products. Since then I've gotten to know the owner of Benedetta, Julia Faller, who is a lovely woman,...
8.13.2012
Le Palais des Thés, that marvelous French tea company, recently contacted me to review their all new iced tea range.
Exotic, fragrant and quite sophisticated, I am very impressed with their selection. The teas I review in my video are:
Thé du Hammam (green tea with rose, berries, orange flower, green dates—the scents...
8.10.2012
My Interview with Redbook Magazine, a Twitter Update & Chignon Thursdays
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Redbook Magazine
I was recently interviewed for Redbook Magazine in a piece called Change Your Look, Change Your Life.
In the article, I discuss techniques to find your true style, present yourself beautifully to the world, and get inspired, stylistically speaking.
Twitter Update
I have changed my twitter handle to...
8.06.2012
Of all the seasons, summer is the most appropriate to wear le no makeup look. We want our skin to breathe and look radiant so minimal makeup is best. I've developed a very low maintenance five minute beauty routine for summer mornings.
If you are unable to see the embedded video, click here, look in the sidebar of this...
7.30.2012
Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
-Oscar Wilde
Not that we are trying to annoy anyone, but this quote from Oscar Wilde really sums up my philosophy on dealing with rude people.
This week's video was heavily requested. We live in a world now where rudeness is more prevalent than we would like...
7.27.2012
Madame Chic in Australia, The Art of Packing and 10 Item Wardrobe Update
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Madame Chic Down Under
One of the fun things about having Lessons from Madame Chic available in other countries are the different book covers. Here we have the cover for Australia and New Zealand, which will be published by HarperCollins Australia and released on November 6, 2012. I just love its vibrancy. Isn't it fun?...
7.23.2012
Author Website
Before this post begins I would like to share with you my newly designed author website: www.jenniferlscott.com
On the new site you will be able to easily access news and events related to the book and blog, check out my latest videos and leave guestbook comments. You can also sign up for a seasonal...
7.16.2012
After watching the recent Diamond Jubilee celebration that took place in London and (as always) fawning over what the Duchess of Cambridge wore, I became newly inspired to introduce more color to my capsule wardrobe. She just knows how to pull off color beautifully and can wear anything from deep red, to subtle neutrals...
7.09.2012
I have a confession to make...
My handwriting is atrocious.
I used to have lovely handwriting when I was in high school. It must have been all of those handwritten papers. But when I went to college the computer became my main mode for writing and has remained so ever since. And yes, as a professional writer I write...
7.02.2012
Happy Independence Day!
Before this week's post begins I'm happy to share with you that I (finally) have an author Facebook page. I do hope you will 'like' it to get the latest news and updates from my blog and books. Click here to visit my new page or visit: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferLScottAuthor
As this week...
