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Top 10 Food Trends of 2019

Since we are currently without a kitchen, food has been on my mind lately! I thought I'd do something a little different in today's video and discuss the top food trends of 2019.



I am always fascinated by food trends. Tastes come and go and it's fun to look back in history to see what foods were popular. I read this article from Eater, which shares a long list of every food trend to look out for this year (warning, there are pictures of insects on this article). I chose the top ten trends that I have heard the most about. In this video, I go through them with you.

Here they are:

The Chic Assignment May 2019

Welcome to The Chic Assignment for May! We are exploring music, art, jewelry and self-care this month. Let's get right into it.

Ana Luisa Jewelry | My Picks for Spring | Jennifer L. Scott

I'm back with another fun seasonal video from Ana Luisa Jewelry. I have chosen my top 5 picks from their spring collection. I tend to have a more classic and conservative taste in jewelry and these were my favorite from their beautiful line.



Here is a fun fact from Ana Luisa Jewelry: It takes 20 tons of earth mining to produce a single ring of gold. That’s why Ana Luisa use 100% recycled gold in their products.


Endless Gold Hoop Earrings – Venus 14k fine gold plating


Lapis Lazuli Necklace - Romy Lapis Fine gold plated Delicate, feminine and featuring four gorgeous lapis lazuli gemstones


14K Gold Pearl Stud Earrings - Helen Small made of freshwater pearls


Freshwater Pearl Necklace - Naomi 14k gold natural high-grade beautiful baroque pearl


Friendship bracelet Tessa Navy Blue Fine gold plated



Ana Luisa have provided a discount code for us: Use code Jennifer10 along with my link for $10 off your order

I would love to know... which piece is your favorite? I hope you enjoyed the jewelry lookbook in today's video. I'll see you tomorrow for the May Chic Assignment!


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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2019 | Jennifer L. Scott

Mother's Day is quickly approaching here in America and I have a quick and to-the-point gift guide for all of the dads and kids out there who are going to watch this video (ahem) :)



Today's gift guide features little luxuries that any mom would appreciate. Of course, if you are low on funds (kids, I'm talking to you), you know that moms love "tickets" for massages and other helps around the house.

If you do have a budget, keep these lovely gifts in mind for the special mother in your life.


South of France soaps[image error] are so beautiful, luxurious and lovely. They're kettle-cooked in small batches using a traditional Marseille triple-milled recipe to create a creamy lather that leaves skin soft and moisturized. Popular scents are almond gourmande, blooming jasmine, climbing wild rose, lavender fields, lemon verbena, lush gardenia or mediterranean fig. All South of France liquid and bar soaps are free of synthetic foaming agents like sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, as well as glutens, EDTA, parabens, and phthalates.


MYK Silk Pillowcases. A silk pillowcase would make a lovely, unexpected, and affordable gift. These natural mulberry silk pillowcases will give her a restful night's sleep, keep her hair-tangle free, and her skin refreshed. Use code SILKY15 for 15 % off.


Emile Cordon miracle lip balms are a beautiful luxury. They are high-quality, so moisturizing, and very pretty to look at and wear. They make a lovely gift.

Natural candles would also make a fabulous gift for any mother. Check out my natural candle gift guide for an in-depth review of the following candles:


Cellar Door Candles


Sudsy Soapery


Legend's Creek Farm



I did not mention Bend Soap Co. in my video, but they are well worth the mention. Bend Soap have beautifully packaged goat milk soaps and other organic and natural beauty products that make lovely gifts. I gifted my literary agents with Bend Soap for Christmas.


Ana Luisa Jewelry make high-quality, affordable jewelry pieces. I have a review of their spring collection coming soon (stay tuned!) Jennifer10 for $10 off your purchase




Casetify Designer iPhone Cases[image error] Another unexpected present could be a beautiful designer phone case. My daughters picked out this one and I love it!


I hope you enjoy today's video and that it has given you many gift ideas. Share this with anyone you know, who is looking for a good Mother's Day gift guide. I'll see you on Wednesday for the May Chic Assignment!

Love,

Jennifer


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A Dress Code for Parents? | Teatime with Jennifer

On today's Teatime with Jennifer we are discussing the viral story regarding the Houston principal who has instituted a dress code for parents at James Madison High School. (Read the original article here).



Several readers sent me this article knowing that one of the popular topics discussed on The Daily Connoisseur is look presentable always, which does not mean to look perfect or expensive, but rather presentable. I believe that this is so important for us as parents. We need to model dignified behavior for our children and part of that is looking the part.

The principal in Houston is (of course) receiving tremendous push-back on her stance. While I don't agree with all of it, I do applaud her for bringing to light this unpopular issue that, I believe, should be addressed.

Join me for today's Teatime with Jennifer and chime in with your own thoughts on the matter! I would love to hear from you. What have you noticed with regard to parents and dressing? Has the principal gone too far or do you agree with her? Let us know and your comment could be chosen as comment of the week on The Daily Connoisseur.

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One Week of Outfits from my Ten-Item Wardrobe | Jennifer L. Scott

Hello! I hope you're having a lovely week. After having our phones for several years, Ben and I finally upgraded them. (Seriously, the screens were cracked and they were starting to malfunction. Ben's was even washed in the laundry... but that's another story!) So the good news is that it will be easier to film these outfits of the week videos for you. The bad news is that the one you're watching today was filmed on my old phone. I figured you would rather see it with its imperfect quality rather than not see it, so I'm sharing the video with you today. (Also, my old phone case is terribly scratched and smudged... real life!). Thanks for understanding!



This week was a semi-typical week for us... peppered with lots of homeschooling, doctor's appointments, playdates, cleaning, and work. Ben was out of the country when I filmed this. It was an intense time, but we all managed to pull through.

I have linked everything I can below. If an outfit I'm wearing is no longer available, I have linked similar finds. I hope you enjoy seeing the ten-item wardrobe process in action in today's video!


Trench Coat (linking similar), A.P.C. dress (no longer available) I have linked A.P.C. here and a similar dress here , here, and here., white leggings, Blondo boots, Louis Vuitton bag,


Floral maxi dress (linking similar one here), Londontown Teatime on my nails (Use code JenniferS for 25% off)


Rebecca Taylor Dress, navy leggings, Lands' End slippers (ha!) demi-camisole



The friendship bracelet is Ana Luisa Jewelry (use code Jennifer10 for $10 off your order) and the watch is Tag Heuer.


LL Bean brushstroke dress, navy cardigan, Kork-Ease sandals


LL Bean olive dress, Sam Edelman Gigi sandal


Black tee shirt Lands' End skirt (linking similar one here)


Red floral blouse (linking similar ones here and here from Nordstrom) , Lands' End jeans (these stretch! Order your size or a size lower)

Also mentioned in today's video, Emile Cordon lip balms.

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At-Home Manicure | Spring 2019 | 9-free Nail Polish

As part of my intentional rest and self-care routine, I have been luxuriating in my at-home manicures.



I take items that I already have on hand (castile soap, essential oils, and flowers) to create a beautiful, spa-like experience. Since it's hard for me to get out of the house right now, I'm finding this routine to be just as enjoyable as the spa (and a lot more affordable too!)



I'm using the beautiful LONDONTOWN polishes in today's video. LONDONTOWNis my favorite polish. Not only is it 9-free (free of the 9 major harsh chemicals found in traditional polish), but it has an amazing staying power. I can get my manicure to last for ten days and my pedicure to last for at least two weeks.



In today's video I use the gel genius base and top coat, the color Lemonade Pop, and the hand and nail serum.

LONDONTOWN always give my viewers a generous discount. Use code JenniferS for 25% off your order

The essential oil I'm using is from Cellar Door Candles, and the lavender castile soap is from Grove Collaborative.

Thank you for joining me for today's video. I would love to know how you do your at-home manicures. What self-care rituals are you enjoying currently? Let us know and your comment could be comment of the week on the blog! See you soon.

Love,

Jennifer



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Ten-Item Wardrobe | How Many Extras Should I Have?

I hope you had a lovely Easter! We had a great weekend and it was so fun to celebrate with the baby for his first Easter. I made a carrot cake from scratch that didn't quite turn out as planned. It overflowed in the oven and by the time I cut it down to size it was lopsided. Even though it wasn't the prettiest cake, it sure did taste good.



Anyhow, this post isn't about carrot cake, it's about extras! I frequently get asked how many extras I have in my ten-item wardrobe. Either that or people ask me to tell them how many they should have. This will truly be different for everyone.



Please watch today's videoto hear my response. I hope my insights will help you along your ten-item wardrobe journey. Thank you for watching .

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Dressing Up for No Reason | Ten-Item Wardrobe

One of The Chic Assignments for April is to get dressed up for no reason. By dressed up, I mean dressed in clothes appropriate for the occasion. You may have a pretty spring dress that you're saving for a special occasion. Or maybe you have a nice pair of white slacks you'd like to wear, but you're afraid you're going to get them dirty. We love to buy beautiful things, but tend to not use them for fear of ruining them. So we save them for later.



In Lessons from Madame Chic, I have a chapter called, Always Use the Best Things You Have. This doesn't just apply to dishes, but to dressing as well. It may seem awkward and uncomfortable at first if you're used to dressing casually every day (yoga or sweat pants, or even the jeans and tee shirt uniform), but eventually you will break away from that form of dressing and be more comfortable dressing up. I went through this transformation. It didn't happen overnight, but gradually. This video is for any lady out there who is feeling in a rut with her dressing and wants to start wearing her nicer items on a regular basis. I hope you enjoy today's video.

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New Luxury Finds | Bedding & Beauty | Jennifer L. Scott

I have a fun post for you today... we are exploring the world of luxuries.



Luxury beauty products, sumptuous organic sheets, technologically advanced hair tools. It's all here!



American Blossom Linens
Use code Jennifer15 for 15% off your order
100% USA organic cotton bedding ethically made with a classic design and made in the USA. Daily Connoisseur and Madame Chic reader, Janet from American Blossom Linens reached out to me to tell me about her family's wonderful business. I love to support small businesses with a unique story and this one is no exception. The duvet and pillow cases they sent me are such high quality. They are sturdy and thick and get softer with each wash, yet I also feel like they will last a long time. Janet also sent a crib sheet for Baby Connoisseur. We love it and feel great that it is organic cotton.



Emile Cordon miracle lip balms
These lip balms are first class (or "top drawer" as Mr. Connoisseur would say). They are seriously moisturizing and they repair dry lips too. Here is the description from their website:
A true miracle lip balm repairs, moisturizes and transforms lips into its perfect condition. Significantly soothes and improves dryness and lip lines with natural emollients. Lips feel comfortable and are beautifully hydrated, smoothed and plumped for all day.

Powdered Rose Rose Champagne, Strawberry Leaves This one leaves a slight pinkish color.



St. Barts Soleil Fresh Coconut, Pineapple, Vanilla Accord


Rosé Imperial Sparkling Rose Champagne, Fresh Tea Rose, Charming Vanilla


And now for the flat iron...



n:p beautiful rose gold vibrating flat iron
Fast, even heating with instant recovery, Vibrating function can be turned on or off, Slim, ergonomic handle closes firmly, without strain, Curved edge plates help prevent dents and lines in hair, Protective ceramic plates coated with tourmaline powder for even, consistent heat.



Sleek, modern, and designed in Italy, this iron proves that all flat irons are not created equal. Complete with ergonomic plates and a no-slip rubber handle, it's curved to allow for endless styling options. Straight and sleek? Yup. Beachy and boho? It can do that too.

The best part? Innovative rose gold vibrating plates designed to shuffle the hair back and forth to minimize tugging, slipping, or pulling, for an even, shiny, healthy finish. It's straight-up the best in the game.

This flat iron is high-performing and lovely. I am looking forward to learning new techniques on how to style my hair with it.



Londontown hand & nail serum Use code JenniferS for 25% off your order
Instantly evens the appearance of skin tone to reveal radiant and glowing hands, while providing the nails with key nutrients for healthy and strong growth.
This is a lovely hand and nail serum and I have enjoyed using it for my at-home manicures. It is Gluten-Free, Cruelty-Free, Made in the USA, Florium Complex Infused.


I hope you enjoy today's video. Let us know which luxury find is your favorite! See you soon.

Love,

Jennifer

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