The Chic Assignment Check-In July 2021 Fauré and Rumi

Welcome to The Chic Assignment Check-in for July, 2021. We are diving into the life of Gabriel Fauré and the poetry of Sufi mystic poet, Rumi. This has been a fun month.

Before we get into the assignments, I want you to know that The Chic Assignment will not occur in the month of August as I will be taking a small break. We will resume Chic Assignments in September. If you are in one of the upper tiers of The Chic Society, your mentions will be going into a different video in August. Also, Chic Society weekly vodcasts will resume in August. 

 

Chic Assignment No. 1 Enjoy Gabriel Fauré's Pavane Op. 50

Gabriel Fauré was a French composer (1845-1924) and was one of the foremost French composers of his generation. As a lover of classical music, I'm not entirely sure how Gabriel Fauré's work has escaped me until now, but Pavane Op. 50 is one of the most hauntingly beautiful works of classical music I've ever heard. This month I'm sharing an actual recording of Fauré playing this piece that dates back to 1913, Paris. I truly hope you enjoy it. We are learning ten interesting facts about Fauré's life from ClassicFM. 

Chic Assignment No. 2 Explore the poetry of Rumi 

Rumi was a 13th century Persian poet and Sufi mystic. He believed strongly in music, poetry, and dance as a way of communicating with God and his poems and famous quotes are steeped in deep wisdom.  I find his quotes to be particularly insightful. Here is a resource with some of his famous quotes. You can read his poetry online here.  The Essential Rumi is a book that contains his most important work. In today's video we are reading some of Rumi's most beautiful poems and phrases. 

Chic Assignment No. 3 Do a 15-minute Declutter

You would be amazed to learn how much you can accomplish in 15 minutes. I often set the timer when I'm facing a daunting task like cleaning the kitchen or folding a mound of laundry. We can apply the same 15-minute principle to our intimidating decluttering tasks. This month I shared a 15-minute decluttering challenge that I hope proved motivating for you. 

Chic Assignment No. 4 Prepare your wardrobe for the new season

Summer is upon us and it's time to go through your wardrobe to determine if any changes need to be made to account for the warmer weather. I shared my thoughts on elegant swimwear and ten-item wardrobe summer updates in this blogpost. 

⚜️ What I'm wearing

Lulu's black trouser (similar)

Lilysilk white blouse DAILY15 for 15% off

SKYE Lena pearl choker necklace Jennifer20 for 20% off

Hourglass lipstick in Influencer

Londontown Illuminating nail concealer JenniferS for 25% off

Thank you to The Chic Society for bringing us The Chic Assignment. The Chic Society is the private membership group on YouTube. Membership is only $1.99 a month. I release a "vodcast" (a video podcast) every Friday and we go live (either on YouTube or Zoom) once a month. There are also two upper tiers who receive recognition in The Chic Assignment check-in. 

The Chic Connoisseurs: 

A Better Life with KAT (Flylady Cleaning System), AAM Truthteller, 

Adrienne Cormier, American Blossom Linens, Alexa Moradi, Allison Jennison-Smith, Amy Kennedy,

A Return to Simplicity, A Sparkling Vintage Life, Amy Thibodeaux, Andrea Saavedra, Andrea Andrei,

Angelika Greenhalgh, Angie Helmly, Anny Schreier, Audrey Coyne, BewitchedCrafts.com, Ausra Mewa,

Beata, Bliss Peterson, Brenda Ramsey, Candace V, Cari Leigh, Caroline Logan, Catarina Alexandra, Catherine Huang, Chantal Brinkies, Chelsea Kochevar, Clare's Classroom, Cyndie Lake, Dawn, Deb Reardon, Denise Gende, Diana McNease, Elizabeth Doan, Ellie YG, Elizabeth Yang, Efstathia Kositzidou, Freda Masoud, healthywithluba.com, 

Heather Phillips, Helena O, Jackie W, Jane Lynch, Janet Williams, Jasmine Christian, Jeanetta Loubser, Jennifer Fiedel, Jennifer Lamont Leo, Jennifer Timm, jkp62, Judy Moore, Katherine Williams, Kathy Feliciano,  Katie Kolodzy, Kimberly Campbell, 

Lakeisha Bell Cadogan, Lenora Ellis, Liliedaisy, Lois Shank- Retiree, 

Loraine Tadman, Lori Skees, 

Maria Gerlicz-Pogorzelska, Mary Lewis, Marija B. Bingula, Space.For.Home, Marybeth Nelson, 

Megan Lawrence, Melanie Adkins, Melanie Riddle, Mama Mitzey, Maria Gerszewski, 

Melinda Loustalot, Melissa Ricci, Mercy Burton Russell, Michele Kieffer, Michele Pokorsky,

Michelle Henderer, Michelle the Italiagal, Monique Egelhoff, Monique Hernandez, Natalie Schultz, 

Not-So Desperate Housewives, Olivia Johnson, Pamela Gunger, Paula Ellis, Paula Johnson, P C, 

Petra Willnecker, 

Raye Cage, Rebecca Faltot, Rita Fernandes,  Rona,  Rosh S., Sandra Light, Sarah Vitsas, 

S.E. Spracher - Author of Chewy Marmot , Scott Rea, Shannon Biddy, Sharon Smith, 

Sheila Hopfensperger, Shelly Cabler aka "The Art of This & That", 

Shelly Kirby, Sonya Sylvester, Stacy Smith, The Simple Swan, Sue Parker, 

Susan Keyes, Tina Grose, Tammy Griffin,  This and That with Denise Jordan, 

Tiki Pié, Tracy The Tea Lady, Veronica Staudt, Wendy Cassara, Wendy Somerville, Wilma Dean, Yen Lee, Zauger, Zuzaienka23

The Elegant Connoisseurs

Amanda Dykes, Author

Amiee Floor, Azalia Spa Goods

Brandi Still, Silhouette Artist

Jenny Williams, Carrot Top Paper Shop

Elaine Brisebois, Certified Nutritionist

Ashley Buffa Freedom Moms Smart Kid Chore System

Nikki Moreno - Inspired by Nikki 

Julie Kolman - My Confident Closet 

Kari Vanhoozer, author of 'Tis the Season for Poetry: Through the Year with Poems and Activities for Children and their Families

Lindy Sellers, YouTube Channel 

Nicole Brignolle - Founder of Lovely Bits

Rosenda Valenzuela - Little Pink Casa 

Mrs. Shockley - A Home for Elegance

Sarah Morgan Wellness  

Tina Hugall - Outschool

Michelle Rohr - The Secret OWL Society digital planners  

The Shortbread Family - Allen's Scottish Shortbread

Mrs. TJ Sturm, Sturm Brothers Jewelry 

Cherish Flieder- Something to Cherish  

Vicel Victoria - JAFRA Beauty Consultant  

Katherine Rae

Carli Thom - Living in Loveliness

Caroline Haydu

Guy Blaise

Isabelle Clabaut

Janice Leitner

Jen Carlson

Jet Rowley-Herron

Jina Kay Kenry

Jenny Candelaria

Juliet Keeler-LeBien

Linda Eklof

Marie Caudill

Maria Conder

Melissa M

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