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How to Live a Formal Life on a Budget | 5 Tips

 

Chapter 11 in Lessons from Madame Chic is Live Life as a Formal Affair. It's one of my favorite chapters because I truly believe that adding formality to your life can improve your every day experience in countless ways.

Today, I'm sharing 5 ways to live a formal life on a budget. Adding elegance to everyday life is attainable for everyone. I hope you enjoy today's video.

1. Clear the Clutter Clean up your space and work with what you have. Living in a cluttered environment does not give you an opulent formal life feeling. Decluttering is free, everyone can afford to do it. Most people need to do it, including myself. Go over your hot spots and the places that regularly need maintenance.

2. Consider the atmosphere You know that nice candle you received for your birthday? The one you’re saving for company? The one you say you will burn later? Burn it now. Put on classical music or healing atmospheric spa music (or whatever you like) to make your surroundings more serene and formal. Get excited about curating the atmosphere in your home, like you would curate an art museum.

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3. Dress up every day Almost everyone has nice outfits that they are saving for special occasions. It’s time to break out of your comfort zone and wear these outfits on a daily basis. I’m not telling you to go shopping. I’m telling you to wear what you have. If you’re in the habit of dressing down everyday in sweats and exercise clothes, it might be time to try a change. Note now you feel when you wear nice clothing at home for no reason at all. You might feel uncomfortable. You will probably feel uncomfortable. Journal all those feelings and emotions and explore them. Why? What subconscious beliefs are you holding that tell yourself that you and you alone are not good enough to wear this outfit for no reason at all? Once you break through those feelings of discomfort you train yourself to enjoy dressing well on a daily basis and soon, you will become uncomfortable with dressing down in sweats. It will become unheard of to you.

4. Set the table Even if you have the most limited resources for setting a table nicely, most people have place mats or a tablecloth. Perhaps you have one or two tablecloths that you are saving for a special occasion… I encourage you to use those on a daily basis. What do you do when the special occasion comes? Don’t worry about that right now. Living a formal life aims to get you out of the mindset that you save your best things for later. Use your best things now. When you save your best things for later it’s like you’re subconsciously telling yourself that you don’t deserve the nice things every day. That’s not true. You do. So use your tablecloths, cloth napkins, and placemats. If you have none of these things, you can bring nature indoors. Create a bouquet from flowers or foliage outside.

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5. Read more Reading... It’s so quaint! Does anyone do this anymore? Or do we prefer to binge watch television in our spare time? If you used to be an avid reader, but it’s been ages since you picked up a book, why not get back into it. Reading in the afternoon while well-dressed gives one a wonderful feeling. You will feel very formal and maybe even old-fashioned (in a good way). If you have access to your local library this is free! Of course, I recommend you read my Madame Chic series. But I also am leaving a long list of great books for you to dive into to help you on this journey: books by my talented author friends like Myka Meier, Bryan Kozlowski, Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Professor Richard Thompson Ford, Linda Przybyszewski and more.

🗝 Books Lessons from Madame Chic At Home with Madame Chic Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic Connoisseur Kids Long Live the Queen by Bryan Kozlowski The Jane Austen Diet by Bryan Kozlowski The Lost Art of Dress by Linda Przybyszewski Modern Etiquette Made Easy by Myka Meier Dress Codes by Richard Thompson Ford Nervous Energy by Dr. Chloe Carmichael

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Taylor writes, "I’m a woman in my mid 20s and I must say your channel has inspired me so much. I used to wear my gym clothes everywhere (aside from work) and ate out all the time. However, your channel has helped me invest in my appearance and learn homemaking and cooking skills. Embracing small and incremental improvements has done so much to improve my mindset and health. Thank you!"

Taylor, I just love to hear this. Thank you so much for letting me know and I hope you continue to enjoy the channel for many years to come!

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3 Connoisseur Secrets: One Outfit, One Menu, One Beautiful Practice

 

Welcome to a new series on my channel: 3 Connoisseur Secrets. In today's video I’m sharing one outfit, the recipe for a delicious meal, and the beautiful art of letter writing and haiku.

I chose the name for my blog, the Daily Connoisseur because I like to explore the fine art of living and a connoisseur is an expert judge in matters of taste. Did you know that you are a connoisseur? Your taste might be vastly different than mine, but you love beauty and style and you are an expert judge on your own signature style too.

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Today’s outfit is casual and comfortable but stylish at the same time. I’m inspired by nautical looks, especially in the summertime. I’m wearing the Fae striped cardigan by SKYE, and these gauzy shorts by Michael Stars. My quilted flats are by John Josef. Under my cardigan I’m wearing this lace silk camisole by Lilysilk. I tuck the camisole into the high wasted shorts. Jewelry is something I pay attention to every day, even if I’m not planning on leaving the house. I love looking at my wrists and seeing a great watch and a pretty bracelet. Or catching a glimpse of my necklace and earrings in the mirror. Jewelry feels like a royal adornment, even if it’s casual. All my jewelry today is by Miranda Frye. I’m wearing the crawler earrings, The Marlowe Chain and gothic letter charm, and the Miranda Frye cuff bracelet with my tag Heuer watch. Clean and simple jewelry for this streamlined look. On my nails is the illuminating nail concealer by London town.

This look is inspired by Coco Chanel, who made wearing Breton stripe sailor shirts fashionable. This is her in 1928. I’m ready to start my day of adventure.
And now for the beautiful meal...
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And now to make the banana cream pie dessert cups. {"image":"https://i.imgur.com/rBgrQHU.jpg"... Cream Pie Dessert Cups","yield":"4 - 6","recipeIngredient":["1 packet graham crackers","2 Tbs melted butter","2 cups prepared vanilla pudding","10 Nilla wafers, crushed","2 - 3 bananas, sliced"],"recipeInstructions":["Crush the graham crackers and place them in a large bowl. Pour melted butter on top and mix until combined. Place a small layer in the bottom of each dessert cup.","Top the graham cracker with vanilla pudding.","Place sliced bananas in a ring on top of the pudding and top with crushed Nilla wafers. Enjoy!"],"@context":"http://schema.org","@type&q..."}

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And now for our beautiful thought. An old friend of mine sent me a letter with Japanese calligraphy kanji and wrote me a haiku. It was so fun to receive in the mail. I’m returning the gesture now and coming up with a Haiku of my own to send. I also need to send off two letters. While I’m writing my letters let’s explore the haiku. Haiku is a type of short form poetry originally from Japan. Traditional Japanese haiku consist of three phrases that contain a kireji, or "cutting word", 17 on in a 5, 7, 5 pattern, and a kigo, or seasonal reference. I’m not as familiar with writing Haikus so I looked up some of the best haikus ever written to see what makes them so special. Here are a few of my favorites:

“A Poppy Blooms” by Katsushika HokusaiI write, erase, rewriteErase again, and thenA poppy blooms.
“Over the Wintry” by Natsume SōsekiOver the wintryForest, winds howl in rageWith no leaves to blow.
“The Old Pond” by Matsuo BashōAn old silent pondA frog jumps into the pond—Splash! Silence again.I finish my letters and write my haiku. I won’t share it on here… that’s for my friend. But perhaps I’ll write one for you too. I need to practice more. Have you ever written a haiku? If you’d like to share it with us, leave it in the comments. And also, I promise you I’m normally an expert at sealing wax. But this one completely got away from me haha. Oh dear!
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D. Agnes writes, "A few months ago, I committed to always keeping fresh flowers in my dining room and bedroom. It's been such a joy. I find that it also keeps me from growing bored with the aesthetic impact of those spaces, as someone who craves novelty."

D. Agnes, that is a wonderful, manageable way to freshen up the decor. I love it!

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Homemaking with Flowers

 

What role do flowers play in the life of a homemaker? Let’s explore that in today's video.


Welcome back to the Daily Connoisseur. One’s life at home is very complex. Home is a place of refuge and rest. It is a place of shelter too.



It is also a space that we need to take care of. We clean it, organize, declutter, and purge the things in it. The home is also a place that represents beauty for us. Arguably it is the space in our lives that should be the most beautiful. It is where we spend most of our time and when we come home from being in the outside world, our homes become our havens. What role to flowers play in all of this? What is the purpose of the flower? Why do we keep them in our homes? Why do we cut them off our plants, place them in vases and display them? Why? Because they bring beauty to our lives. Nothing cheers me up like seeing a perfect little bloom in a vase while I’m doing the dishes. Their fragrance and aesthetic perfection are like an intoxicating little tonic.


The natural world is blooming all around us. Especially this time of year. Do we pay attention to its presence? As we go about our homemaking, let’s look at flowers in history. In myths and legends, flowers are used to celebrate new life and also to commemorate death. They are symbols of purity, passion, and romance. They evoke beauty and pleasure. It is for these reasons that we likely bring them into our homes. When flowers wilt, they remind us of the brevity of life and out we go into the garden to find new blooms. And the cycle continues. Look at this spectacular bloom on a cactus plant in my parents’ garden. It blooms but once a year and only for a few days. What an enchantress of a flower.

We have some beautiful flowering plants in our own garden. I’m obsessed with roses like many of you are. Today, I’m creating a simple peony bouquet. I’m combining store-bought peonies with lavender and bay leaves from our own garden. Peonies are perennial plants that return every year. These bushes are very hardy… some can live up to 100 years! They bloom from late spring to early summer. Marco Polo described peony blossoms as “roses as big as cabbages”. Yep, I would say that description about sums it up! Peonies, of course, represent romance as you will often see them in wedding bouquets. In fact, I chose peonies for my own bouquet. They also represent bashfulness too as in mythology mischievous nymphs were said to hide in their petals. Two more interesting things about peonies: their petals are edible and The roots are commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for many purposes. Peony might block chemicals that can cause pain and swelling, as well as prevent blood clotting, kill cancer cells, and act as an antioxidant. Well, now that we know more about these roses as big as cabbages, we can appreciate them even more in our homes.


I had another thought. We homemakers are busy as bees. We are buzzing about when we are at home… flitting from one chore and duty to another, cooking, cleaning, folding, wiping. Perhaps in a way, we relate to the bee on a different level and that’s another reason why we like to be surrounded by flowers. We bring them in through our wallpaper, our paintings, and in reality, through our gardens. In the winter months we might represent them with faux flowers. But they are always here. And I know they’re there while I’m doing my tasks. Folding laundry, specifically the kitchen linens, is one of my least favorite tasks. I just dread it. I usually watch YouTube while doing it. Or I’ll listen to an audio book. Today I’m watching YouTube, Vogue’s channel, specifically, while folding. And all the while I sense the presence of the beautiful hot pink rose behind me on the nightstand. Flowers give a vitality to a room that is noted by the perceptive. They keep us company and make each task more pleasant.


The next time we wipe away the streaks, sticky fingerprints, and grime in our daily lives, meditate on the flower. Make yourself consciously aware of the nearest one. Accept the pure joy and beauty it brings you. The spiritual nectar it feeds you. Its gentle prompting to make you work like a bee, in harmony with your surroundings.


Don’t forget to steal some time for yourself in the natural world. This is my secret hideaway. I come here with my family but many times I am alone. And when I walk under the garden arch I disappear to a different world… I can’t tell you what goes on there. That’s between me and the fairies.


Thank you for joining me today on the Daily Connoisseur. I hope this video inspired you with your homemaking today. Keep calm and remain classy, and I will see you next time. Love, Jennifer
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Comment of the WeekA Small Sanctuary writes, "I’m always here for your tea-themed content and would love to hear more about your tea ‘journey.’ I have the same practice: my sweet thing at teatime rather than after dinner. Before I became a mom, I always hoped that whatever my career path would be, I could welcome my kids from school with fresh tea and home baked treats. Very often now I can and if has become a central part of my family’s day. Teatime is such a centering and grounding ritual, across time and culture. I’ve dreamed of getting some tea sommelier certification—just as a passion and hobby. Have you read any of Jane Pettigrew’s books on tea? They are a great resource. Thank you for this lovely video with both healthy and indulgent recipes."
I enjoyed reading your comment and love to hear about your passion for tea! Thank you for recommending Jane Pettigrew's books. I will look them up!
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What's For Tea? Healthy Teatime Treats

 

What's for teatime? I'm sharing typical teatime treats as well as three healthy teatime recipes in today's video. 

The first half of the video shares decadent teatime treats, including the Pioneer Woman's Butterscotch Pudding recipe. The second half of the video shares my healthy teatime treats, with printable recipes below. Here are the resources for a lovely teatime. 

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Whole Wheat Stone Fruit Tart This delicious tart can be customized... Use your favorite fruit! The whole wheat crust is easy to make and very satisfying. 

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Coconut Ricotta Pudding This is an easy custardy- dessert to make that tastes delicious 
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No-Bake Coconut Chocolate Granola Bites This recipe is from Jennifer's book, Connoisseur Kids.Your whole family will love this one! 
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Welcome to The Chic Assignment for Summer, 2022. Due to my travel and work schedule, we are pausing the monthly assignments and will be focusing on this one assignment for the entire summer. The check-in will happen organically throughout my summer videos. Monthly assignments will resume in September. 

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Chic Assignment No. 1 Listen to Rossini's William Tell Overture (finale) 

Everyone can recognize the William Tell Overture finale. This month we are listening to a performance by The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. It is listed as one of the most famous classical music pieces everyone should know and was composed by Italian musician, Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792 - 1868). We will learn more about Rossini later in the month.

Chic Assignment No. 2 Enjoy the artwork of John Constable

John Constable (1776 - 1837) was an English landscape painter from the Romantic period. He revolutionized the genre of landscape painting. You can view his artwork for free on John-Constable.org And we will dive into his landscapes more later in the summer. 

His most famous work is The Hay Wain (1821) - public domain

Chic Assignment No. 3 Send a postcard to a friend this summer

We love letters here on the Daily Connoisseur but when was the last time you sent a postcard? My grandmother used to send me postcards all the time and they have become a lost art. I was reminded of them when my friend, Jenny Williams from Carrot Top Paper Shop, sent me a postcard in the mail. It was so delightful to receive this card, I wanted to make this an assignment. You can often find cards at your local drug store or in more "touristy" spots in your town. You can, of course, order some online too. Surprise someone you love with a postcard this month. Later in the summer we will check out the history of postcards and read some of the most famous postcards ever sent. 

Chic Assignment No. 4 Engage in conscious relaxation 

I know many of you find it difficult to relax... truly relax. Our to-do lists are so long and never seem to end. We tell ourselves we will relax once we get through those lists... but the end never comes! This summer let us engage in conscious relaxation. Schedule it in. Pause what you're doing... it can wait. And relax in whatever way means most to you. You might take a nap, or lay outside in the sun, or read a book, or enjoy downtime with your kids without being "productive". This conscious relaxation has been a boon to my health because I was running on empty for a long time! We will explore conscious relaxation later in the summer too. 

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Look Presentable Always: Hair, Skin, and Nails

 

Our Look Presentable Always series continues as we focus on Hair, Skin, and Nails in today's video.
   
In Lessons from Madame Chic we discuss the key concept of looking presentable always. Looking presentable does not mean looking perfect. It means that you have put some thought and effort into your appearance and that you are doing your best to represent yourself appropriately while displaying your true style. In the last post on this subject we focused on our wardrobe. Today, we are taking a look at the key grooming tenants that make this possible. 
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 🗝 Hair Create a custom plan for your own hair routine. Learn the best way to do your hair from the professionals. Watch tutorials on YouTube. Have a plan for your down days. Avoid succumbing to bad hair day stereotypes. Utilize hair accessories on these days in order to look presentable. Get yourself on a maintenance schedule, whether that means you wash your hair every day, every other day, or twice a week. 

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Comment of the WeekChanah writes, "Typically my salmon (and most fish recipes) are a little lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder and any herb of my choice. Occasionally I will bake a sweet salmon with honey and mustard, or apricot jam and mustard, or maple syrup and soy sauce. I have a recipe for salmon quiche, but I always use canned salmon. I make a crust similar to what you have done, and mix the salmon with milk, a little flour and mayonnaise, and fill the crust. I like what you did with the vegetables.
Thanks for sharing this, Chanah. I always enjoy hearing how others like to prepare their favorite dishes. 
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Easy Salmon Recipes Every Cook Should Know

 

I'm sharing three easy and delicious salmon recipes you can make from a large roasted salmon filet in today's video. 

I'm roasting a large filet of salmon in the oven for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F. We will use this salmon filet to make all the recipes below. These recipes are a wonderful way to make the salmon stretch to create multiple meals. 

Salmon Quiche is a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy salmon. The quiche crust is easy to make too with a few simple ingredients. 

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Creamy Salmon Angel Hair Pasta has spinach, capers, lemon, cream... What's not to like? My daughters asks for this dish again and again. 
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Sesame Salmon Lunch Bowl This is an easy way to serve leftover salmon. Use whatever vegetables and fruits you have on hand. The key is in the dressing. I love the sesame dressing from Yo Mama's. 
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Enjoy!"],"@context":"http://schema.org","@type&q..."}PrintWith ImageWithout ImageSesame Salmon Lunch BowlUse your favorite toppings on this delicious and easy-to-assemble salmon bowl.IngredientsRice, cooked (white, brown, or any kind you prefer)Cooked salmonSesame or Teriyaki marinade or sauceAvocado, slicedMango, peeled and slicedCucumber, slicedCarrot, slicedSugar Snap PeasCilantro and chopped green onion (optional)Sesame seeds for toppingInstructionsThere are no measurements in this recipe as it depends on how many bowls you are making. Fill each bowl with desired amount of rice. In a separate container, mix cooked salmon with desired sauce (sesame and teriyaki sauces work well here... Use 1 to 2 Tbs per salmon filet). In an attractive manner, lay the toppings on top of the rice in "stripes". Drizzle extra sauce on top. Top with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions and sesame seeds. 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Comment of the WeekLinda writes, "Love your books and videos. You are a gem in this world of crassness. Thank you! I have been doing IF naturally forever. When I was younger, I took a lot of harassment about not eating breakfast or skipping lunch if I eat a brunch — basically follow a 2-meal plan and rarely snack. I also serve dinner at 5:00-5:00 and always have done. So it’s wonderful to receive validation for what I intrinsically knew. I weigh what I did in high school, moderately exercise daily, and eat healthy (cut the sugar!!). Having meaningful activities that stimulates you is important too. I am 69 and never sick and on NO medication. Neither is my husband, 76, and he credits me for the compliments we receive about how young and vital we look. Life is very good."
Hi Linda, thank you for your comment. I enjoyed reading about your health plan at 69. May you and your husband continue to enjoy great health!
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Intermittent Fasting Benefits: Weight Loss is Just the Beginning

 

I have been doing the 16:8 method of intermittent fasting for over two years and have lost over 30 lbs and have kept it off. It’s true that I started intermittent fasting with the intention of losing weight. I didn’t expect much else from it.

Now that I’ve lost the weight, why do I continue to do it? Because the other benefits I get from intermittent fasting are incredible, and as I did my research, I found that what I was experiencing was backed by science. In today's video, we explore 5 other benefits to intermittent fasting.
Disclaimer: this video and blog is for entertainment purposes only. If you are interested in trying intermittent fasting, please consult your doctor first. 1. Increased energy Apart from weight loss, one of the lesser-known benefits of intermittent fasting is said to be an increase in energy. Eating several times throughout the day means our metabolism goes through cycles of breaking down carbohydrates and turning them into blood sugar. Eventually it is used for energy or stored in cells for later, contributing to an overall feeling of increased energy.2. An overall feeling of well-being I don’t feel bloated and have stomach issues anymore, which also contributes to an overall feeling of well-being. I actually enjoy the feeling I get from my nighttime fasts. I used to think that feeling was hunger, but it’s just my body getting to work on areas other than digestion. 3. Increased mental clarity and focus. I have noticed better clarity and focus, especially with my work. When I sit down to write, I feel so much clearer about what I’m working on. I don’t have the brain fog that I used to deal with. I feel hyper-focused. The Psychology Today article says IF gives us a sharpened cognitive focus. In fact, the whole article is on how IF can supercharge your mental focus. 4. Aging backwards I have been devouring Interviews with David Sinclair of Harvard Medical Group. He purports that fasting aids in longevity. A few simple measures could delay or reverse the aging process: take care of your mental health, don't smoke, skip meals and get good sleep. Can we slow down the aging process with these steps? Perhaps! 5. Better sleep I have been getting great sleep lately and I know intermittent fasting has a lot to do with it. Apparently it reinforces our circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond primarily to light and dark and affect most living things, including animals, plants, and microbes. Chronobiology is the study of circadian rhythms. This article from sleepfoundation.org suggests intermittent fasting may improve the quality of your sleep by reinforcing your circadian rhythms. Your circadian rhythms manage a host of biological functions, from your appetite and metabolism to your sleep-wake cycle.

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Comment of the WeekJP Writes, "I love that your daughter admires your beautiful outfits. My own mother always looked chic when I was a child in the 70s and throughout her life. Slacks and blouses or a simple tee in summer, beautiful cocktail dresses, skirt suits for church. She often made her own clothes and always looked put together. I find myself always trying to be pulled together too. People can’t believe that I don’t own leggings outside of my workout clothes. I find when I dress well, I feel better about the day ahead. Mom got it right and great memories as she passed two yrs ago. Your daughters will have similar memories."
JP, my daughters and I are having so much fun with fashion. Those memories will last a lifetime as you have displayed. Thank you! 

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Outfits of the Week Spring Summer Transition | Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe

 I'm sharing outfits of the week from my ten-item wardrobe as we transition from spring to summer. 

My words for summer are: light, airy, nautical, and elegant... let's take a look. 
Rungolee Louise BlouseMott & Bow beige jean JLS10 10% offMarc Fisher sandals


Mott & Bow Tee Shirt JLS10 for 10% off Michael Stars shortsJon Josef quilted ballet flat

Rungolee Melodie Midi Dress

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SKYE Fae striped cardigan  Jennife20 20% off Lilysilk black silk trousers  Daily15 15% off Lilysilk camisole Daily15 15% off 
SKYE Eolia cream smocked dress Jennifer20 20% off Spanish Sandal Co.  JEN10 10% off SKYE Nelia gold pendant necklace Jennifer20 20% off 

Let's take a closer look at the jewelry... 

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Comment of the Week Amy Annette writes, "I remember touting the benefits of a capsule wardrobe to a friend at work years ago, and she was worried that if she adopted it, people would think she was a slob for wearing the same things all the time. I asked her when she last looked at me and thought I looked like a slob, and she was struck speechless. I would repeat outfits constantly, sometimes even more than once per week, and she had never noticed. No one pays that close attention to your outfits, and if they do, they'll usually just think you look put together."
I love this story, Amy Annette. It's a powerful reminder and very encouraging too! I loved your friend's reaction...
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How to Look Presentable Always | 5 Tips

 

The key to looking presentable without daily effort lies in your preparation. You must plan to look presentable always. Preparation is key.

In today’s video I’m sharing 5 tips to help you look presentable always.

1. Service your clothes ahead of time. Make sure your clothes are steamed and ironed ahead of time. If you get behind on laundry, or if you find yourself really busy (who doesn’t?) you might, after washing your clothes, simply place them in drawers or on hangers without preparing them to be worn. Then on a busy morning, you want to wear one of your presentable core items, but it’s wrinkled or rumpled. The thought of bringing out the iron or steamer at that point in your busy morning seems too much for you so you either just wear the wrinkled garment and hope no one will notice, or you opt to wear something else… maybe something less appropriate. Set aside one day a week, preferably the same day you wash your clothes, to finish the task completely by ironing and/ or steaming whatever needs to be prepared. 🗝 Resources for looking presentableClothing steamer Sweater pill machine Velvet hangers Padded hangers Vacuum storage space bagsLint roller


2. Store your clothes properly. I like to fold my tee shirts and sweaters, but I find that even if I iron or steam them before doing so, they are still wrinkled when I go to wear them. So I like to iron them and then hang them up. I still fold some tee shirts, but the ones I know I’ll likely wear that week will be pressed and ready to go, hanging with my other core items. If you do the ten-item wardrobe, you might be in the habit of only hanging your core items and folding your extras… but there are no rules here. You can hang up your extras next to your core items if it means you will be more prepared to wear them each day.
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3. Create outfits ahead of time. Spend time creating presentable outfits from the clothes you already have. This will require an hour or so in the afternoon. Have fun with it! Make yourself a cup of tea, put on some music and create outfits. You might discover outfit combinations you never thought of. Channel your inner influencer and take a mirror selfie to remind yourself of the outfit and also to see how you look in it. You can create a lookbook of sorts for this season that is custom for you.

4. Only display the current season of clothing in your wardrobe. Most people display all seasons at the same time. If you have a small closet, this is even more problematic. Your eyes will only meet confusion each morning as you try to select an outfit. You must visually and physically sort through the out-of-season clothing to even see what you have. When you do the ten-item capsule wardrobe, this is one of the first things you tackle. Think about your closet as you would a chic boutique. If you walk into a nice clothing boutique on a warm summer’s day, you would not expect to see heavy sweater dresses next to pretty sun dresses. You would immediately think something was wrong with the management of that boutique and you might walk out. You expect to see the curated summer items. Your closet should be no different. No, if you have a large walk-in closet with room to house all seasons, make sure the out-of-season items are off to the side and out of view, separate from your current season of clothing.

5. Be okay with wearing the same things repeatedly. When you find “outfit winners” you will be wearing them over and over again. They will become your go-tos. This does mean that you might wear the same things all the time. This was an initial concern for me years ago, but I have so gotten over that. I used to have the mentality that I needed a new outfit every day and people couldn’t see me in the same thing twice. Where did we get that from? Perhaps television? In television shows, the characters are in new outfits in each scene and generally don’t wear the same thing unless the director wants to convey that they have fallen on hard times. Even when you read articles on the royal family, if The Duchess of Cambridge wears the same thing twice, the media makes a big deal out of it saying she is “recycling” an outfit. No, she’s just wearing it again because it’s normal to wear an outfit more than once. When you adopt the ten-item wardrobe, you get over that eventually. You don’t care that people see you in the same outfit over and over again because you know you look good and that’s what matters anyway. Taking this stress away helps you to look presentable.
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Irene writes, "Speaking of listening to audiobooks while doing household chores...I am currently listening to a familiar one...POLISH YOUR POISE WITH MADAM CHIC! I am thoroughly enjoying its content! I am so grateful that you are doing your best to try to bring ELEGANCE back into daily living."

Hi Irene, I'm so happy you're enjoying the book! Thank you for your kind comment.

I hope you enjoyed this video and that it gives you motivation to look presentable always.

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