3.11.2021

5 Transitional Spring Looks from my Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe

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I'm sharing 5 transitional spring outfits from my ten-item capsule wardrobe. As I ponder what my wardrobe will be for spring, these are the outfits I'm enjoying during this transitional time. The weather is still cool and somewhat chilly this time of year, but the warmth is definitely emerging so the emphasis for these outfits is stylish layering.


Today's video is a collaboration with my friend, Nikki, from Inspired by Nikki. She is also sharing transitional spring outfits from her wardrobe. You can check out Nikki's video here. 




Look #1 SKYE Risette dress code Jennifer20 for 20% off Everlane Cashmere Hipstik tights JEN15 for 15% off Rachelyn Jewelry Code JENNIFERSCOTT 10% off Phone case (Casetify) 





Look #2 Maxi dress (linking similar)  Boden cropped cardigan  SKYE Ismay earring  Jennifer20 for 20% off SKYE Ines bracelet  Jennifer20 for 20% off Oliver Cabell mules code JSCOTT10 $10 off 



Look #3 Velvet by Graham & Spencer jumpsuit  Lilysilk camisole  Sam Edelman sandal 



Look #4 Breton stripe tee Boden  (Check out the Breton stripe from Mer Sea)  Mott & Bow jeans JLS10 for 10% off Oliver Cabell white leather sneaker  JSCOTT10 for $10 off SKYE Cosette pearl earrings Jennifer20 for 20% off SKYE Laure pearl bracelet  Jennifer20 for 20% off 



I'm doing a giveaway for this gorgeous Mont Kiji silk headband on YouTube. You must be subscribed to the channel to enter and leave a comment in the video. Thank you, Junhee and Mont Kiji, for the beautiful headband! connoisseur121 for 12% off 




 Look #5 White blouse (similar) Daily12 for 12% off Mott & Bow Jeans  JLS10 for 10% off 
Mer Sea Wrap  Ballet flats by Jane Winkworth (available in UK only) 
Londontown nail polish  JenniferS for 25% off


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Susanne S. writes, Hi, Jennifer. I really enjoyed this video, especially your very thoughtful and thought-provoking narration. I'd like to share my method for organizing magazines. Like you, I've been reading Victoria almost since the beginning. Some years ago, I reorganized my issues by placing all the issues for the same month in a magazine holder; then, every month, I take out the magazines for that month and enjoy going through them again. Although some things are out-of-date now, one of the things I like most about Victoria is its essential timelessness (and I must say, I feel quite nostalgic seeing the old advertising). Continue to stay safe. Every blessing, Susanne

Dear Susanne, I adore that idea! Fantastic! It makes so much sense. One of these days I will try this out. Thank you! ~ Jennifer 


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3.08.2021

My Organized Home Tour | Mega March Motivation

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When you were little, did have a dollhouse? I did. I loved dolls. I still do. My daughters love dolls too. They each have a dollhouse and I love going into their rooms to see how they have styled their houses. When you’re little, playing house is so exciting. You never see clutter in a doll house. It’s pretty clear and artfully decorated. Each space is used with purpose. 

When we are little girls, we have it all figured out with our dollhouses. There is a place for everything, and everything in its place. Ah, then we become adults and are running our own homes… Suddenly playing house isn’t so fun. It’s frustrating. And there’s clutter everywhere. And organization is hard. What goes wrong? What changes? 


Last week, you saw me do a whole house declutter. I had fun doing that. Today, we’re going to examine the organized home as a whole. This is part of The Mega March Motivation started by the lovely Dawn, from The Minimal Mom. 


Check out this playlist featuring all of the other organized home tours from my YouTube friends! 

So, back to my question. If we’ve got it all figured out as kids, and we can play house with joy, and in our make believe homes there’s not only magical things like mouse families, and unicorns, but also (I would argue) an even more magical thing: No Clutter… what has changed? 




 Well, life gets in the way. When things get hard, it’s easier to stuff a mess into a cabinet and close the door. As long as the surfaces are clear, we feel we are maintaining the "dollhouse standard". 

I have to go through my cupboards every few months because I am so guilty of this. As I give you a glimpse into different rooms of our home, I want to explore how to get back to that dollhouse standard. I’m trying to capture that wonder and joy my children have with my home. It’s so easy to get bitter, friends. Can you feel that? Haha. I do. Think about it: Kids aren’t bitter when they play house. Each room in the dollhouse is brimming with cheer and charm. That’s what I want. 

I don’t see any place for clutter in my real life “dollhouse”. That doesn’t mean it’s not there, but as I learned in Paris… clutter is so not chic. So, we do our best to keep things clutter-free and organized. When clutter and organization start to get out of control in our home, I try to look at my home with a different filter. Sometimes the dollhouse correlation doesn’t work for me so I think about what I love about staying in a high-end hotel or a cozy and elegant bed and breakfast. Usually the décor is attractive, things are in order, and (of course) there is no clutter or organization problems. That helps me to tackle a clutter hot spot - To get rid of it and even clear the cupboard or drawer under it. 




I might not be able to relate to dollhouses as much anymore, but I can certainly try to channel my favorite hotel. Nothing is ever going to be perfect. And clutter and organizational issues will likely always exist. But if you can get your main rooms under control and keep on top of them, living with no clutter will simply be your state of being. If you would like more inspiration, check out my Madame Chic Books. And if you would like to help teach your kids about keeping their spaces neat, check out Connoisseur Kids. I hope you enjoyed my musings and rather unconventional tour of certain parts of our home. 

Thank you, Dawn, from The Minimal Mom for inviting me to be a part of another wonderful collaboration. I truly love all of the other channels who are participating and encourage you to check them out in the playlist below. Keep calm and remain classy, friends, and I’ll see you in my next video. Love, Jennifer

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Maileg Mouse House dolls can be found at Maisonette (We've been collecting them for years. I also buy from the Maileg USA website)
Spode Blue Italian from Riverbend Home DCSPRING10 for 10% off
Portmeirion Botanic Garden dishes DCSPRING10 for 10% off
Linens by John Robshaw
Jeans by Mott & Bow JLS10 for 10% off
SKYE Cosette pearl earrings Jennifer20 for 20% off
SKYE Laure pearl bracelet Jennifer20 for 20% off
SKYE (blue) Risette dress code Jennifer20 for 20% off
Bend Soap Co. DC10 for 10% off
Pinrose Perfume Code JSCOTT gives free shipping
Londontown nail polish JenniferS for 25% off
1 Thrive Wall Organizer family command center


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📍I have released a new line of beautiful and affordable digital art through Teespring. Check out these beautiful Parisian Cityscapes. A 3-pack of artwork is only $2.99. Print them and frame them for easy and elegant artwork in your own home. A Parisian Monuments 3-pack is also available. 

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Stacy Greene writes, "If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours!" I've always loved this quote. :-)

Hi Stacy, I love that quote. It made me smile! :)


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3.04.2021

How to Be More Beautiful | 10 Secrets | Jennifer L. Scott

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"Beauty is not caused. It is." - Emily Dickinson

We all want to be beautiful. Who doesn’t? I’ve been thinking about beauty lately and what constitutes a beautiful woman. It is certainly not a cookie-cutter standard. I'm sharing ten secrets on how to be beautiful in today's video. 



Am I saying that I'm beautiful? Yes. And guess what? So are you. We don't need to look like Victoria's Secret models in order to be beautiful. Beauty meets us where we are. These ten observations, however, seem to magnify beauty.

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Thank you to Skillshare, one of my favorite sponsors on The Daily Connoisseur, for bringing us today's video. I use Skillshare to improve my YouTube videos and I am learning so much through them.

⚜️ Smile. A smile is contagious. And a genuine smile can make you look truly beautiful. Here are some great quotes on smiling... 

 “A smile is the best makeup any girl can wear.” – Marilyn Monroe 

“Use your smile to change the world; don’t let the world change your smile.”
– Chinese Proverb 

 “The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.”– William Shakespeare 

 ⚜️Be confident in who you are. You get to a point… and I think for a lot of people it happens as they get older… where you simply don’t care anymore (in a good way). You realize that you will never please other people by trying to be someone else... you just have to be yourself and if they don’t like that, that’s OK. Be confident in who you are. 

 “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” – Coco Chanel 

⚜️ Be interesting "Refuse to be dumbed-down" ... It’s one of my favorite expressions on this channel. We adults tend to think education stops when we graduate from college. It never stops and it never should. Love to learn. 

⚜️Practice good manners Good manners are free and a well-mannered person is a beautiful thing to behold. It’s particularly tricky when people around you aren’t displaying good manners… or don’t even care about them. Our motto on this channel is “Keep Calm and Remain Classy”, which means that you remain classy and display good manners no matter what is happening around you. 

⚜️Practice good posture Good posture can improve anyone’s appearance. Conversely, a perpetual slouch can make someone appear less attractive. Do what you can to carry yourself well. I go over this extensively in Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic. Parents, it's important to teach this to your children now. My book, Connoisseur Kids, has a great chapter on posture. 

⚜️Express your true style Let me ask you a question. How would you describe your style? Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever labeled it? If you could dress any way you liked without worrying about what people would think, what would you wear? This one ties in with #2: Be confident in who you are. Once you discover your style… be confident in it. Your beauty will show through. 

"What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language." —Miuccia Prada 

⚜️Ace your makeup (if you wear it) You don't need to wear makeup to be beautiful, but if you do wear it, learn what looks best on you and practice, practice, practice. I like to try different techniques on "off days" when I don't need to see anyone. Sometimes I discover something that looks great! Two clean makeup brands I recommend are MERIT makeup  and A'DEL Natural cosmetics TDC20 for 20% off

            "Makeup is the finishing touch, the final accessory." – Marc Jacobs 

 “The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.” ― Yves Saint Laurent 

⚜️Get your eyebrows right Eyebrows really frame your face and you have to get them right. I learned this the hard way and it took me 40 years to figure it out. Haha! 
I am currently trying to grow out my sparse eyebrows and just ordered Vegamour's Brow Serum. I'll let you know if it works! 

Here are some funny eyebrow quotes: 
“When I was little I never thought eyebrows would be this important.” 
“Don’t worry about me, worry about your eyebrows.” 
“Brows before Bros” 

⚜️Choose the best hairstyle for you Did you notice I finally had a haircut? I was a guest on Homemaker Chic Podcast again and we were talking about hair. Every woman has to find the right style for her and wear that. Sometimes we want this or that and it’s not realistic. But once you find a good style, wear it with pride. 

⚜️Take care of your skin This is really important. Get lots of sleep, drink water, take vitamins, diminish stress, and use a good skincare regimen. Beautifully cared for skin will age well and radiate. 

Let's end on this quote...

 “True beauty in an individual is reflected in their soul.” Audrey Hepburn



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📍I have released a new line of beautiful and affordable digital art through Teespring. Check out these beautiful Parisian Cityscapes. A 3-pack of artwork is only $2.99. Print them and frame them for easy and elegant artwork in your own home. A Parisian Monuments 3-pack is also available. 

📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the MEMBERSHIPS feature. I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. 

📍Join us for The Chic Assignment for March.


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Comment of the Week

Polly writes, "Your results are impressive! Dropping pounds is such a great feeling. I’m curious as to Dr. Fung’s response to your question, but you may wish to switch to a 14/10 schedule. You can continue to get all the good health benefits of a fast while adding a few more calories (ideally) so that your weight can stabilize and not continue to drop. Every successful transformation/weight loss plan involves this adjustment, tweaking the method that has caused weight loss to instead put the body into maintenance mode, and it’s best done gradually so the body has time to adjust. So I think a 14/10 could wrk very well for you."

Hi Polly, I've been considering that. I'm still waiting for Dr. Fung to get back to me, haha. Thanks so much for that advice!


I hope you all enjoyed today's video. Let us know what you think makes a beautiful person. Your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on the blog. 


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3.01.2021

Whole House Declutter | Mega March Motivation

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I am teaming up with Dawn from The Minimal Mom again for another amazing YouTube collaboration. This time we are providing Mega March Motivation as we declutter our homes. The theme for this video is "whole house decluttering"... I have to say, our home is doing pretty well in the clutter department. I've been able to stay on top of it.


There are a few pesky spaces, however, that definitely need a reassessment. I'm decluttering my bathroom cabinet, the laundry room cabinet, our master bedroom, and the entryway downstairs.


I hope you find this video motivating. Why not put it on while you get some decluttering done... we can work together...  Check out the playlist with all of the other creator's videos here. 


⚜️ Featured Clothing & Style Jeans by Mott & Bow JLS10 for 10% off Breton stripe tee from Boden (similar) Isotoner slipper Lilysilk scrunchie Daily12 for 12% off Nail polish Londontown (shade: Cheerio) JenniferS for 25% off Thursday Boot Co. Pinrose perfume Code JSCOTT gives free shipping ⚜️ Cleaning & Decor Command Center by 1 Thrive Bend Soap Co. code DC10 for 10% off American Blossom Linens Bathroom candle by Mer Sea Planner by Day Designer e-cloth microfiber cloths Fav Laundry Detergent Hiketron (mambo man & paradise) JENY10 for 10% Steam Mop & cordless vacuum Grove Collaborative My Amazon Page for Cleaning Laundry room sign ⚜️ Books featured Long Live the Queen The Jane Austen Diet Set the Stars Alight English Etiquette The Perfectly Imperfect Home Illustrated Life Co. Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home Traditional Meals for the Frugal Family



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📍Please note: I am currently in the process of having my blog not only redesigned, but moved to Wordpress. Please be patient during the process as the blog might be temporarily disabled over the course of this month. You can always stay au courant with me over on YouTube to never miss a video. I'm excited to work on the blog and make it a better experience for you, dear reader! I am also unable to reply to comments on the blog while it is under construction as the permissions are temporarily disabled. I am sorry for this inconvenience but am reading and appreciating all of your comments. Thank you! 

📍I have released a new line of beautiful and affordable digital art through Teespring. Check out these beautiful Parisian Cityscapes. A 3-pack of artwork is only $2.99. Print them and frame them for easy and elegant artwork in your own home. A Parisian Monuments 3-pack is also available. 

📍If you are looking for more content, consider becoming a member of The Daily Connoisseur through the MEMBERSHIPS feature. I publish one vodcast every Friday and do one livestream or zoom call once a month. It only costs $1.99 a month. There are also upper tiers available for people who are interested in supporting the channel on a higher level and receiving monthly mentions in the videos. 

📍Join us for The Chic Assignment for March.


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Annika Wester, who designed the cover for the Japanese Madame Chic books, posted one of her illustrious covers on Instagram. I love it! 


Comment of the Week

On the Intermittent Fasting video, Marybeth writes, "When I first heard of IF, I thought back to my grandmother's eating habits. She passed in 1976 at age 86. A little woman, 4'11" and as long as I knew her 90ish pounds. I recall her eating a poached egg/toast for bfast, a lamb or pork chop ,potato, veg for dinner and probably tea and a little something at lunchtime. She liked a small sweet after dinner..right after dinner...not 2 hours later. There was never any snacking..actually, with the exception of saltines, no snack foods in the house. So it occurred to me that IF is not really new, just new to the current population. I am going to give it a try and during the 8 hours stick to 3 meals..no snacking! BTW, you look great! Thanks for the always inspiring videos."

I loved reading about your grandmother, Marybeth. Yes! IF is not new and the concept is rather traditional. Thanks for sharing your memories. 


I hope you enjoyed today's video! Did it give you decluttering motivation? 



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