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Thirty Chic Days: Practical Inspiration for a Beautiful Life
Is it possible to live a chic and elegant life if you don't live in Paris, or even France?
Instead of daydreaming about running away to the City of Light, ‘Thirty Chic Days’ invites you to put on your French-tinted sunglasses and view your world through an enchanting and motivating filter.
Inside you will find thirty chapters (or 'days') full of joie de vivre, sharing fun and exciting ways to bring your ideal chic self into being.
‘Thirty Chic Days’ is a warm, encouraging and fanciful guide on living a simple and beautiful French-inspired life. Enjoy dozens of delicious, no-cost ideas and feel inspired to uplevel yourself and your surroundings in an effortless way.
Through her popular blog How to be Chic, author Fiona Ferris provides thousands of women from all around the world with tools and inspiration to elevate the everyday from mundane to magical.
Let’s take a look inside the book!
Day 1 Have a Paris state of mind
Day 2 Eat real food
Day 3 Bathe yourself in mystique
Day 4 Make up your eyes
Day 5 Create and guard your secret garden
Day 6 Be your own French aunt
Day 7 Honour your body with chic movement
Day 8 Be beautifully positive
Day 9 Support your signature charity
Day 10 Simplify your life for abundance
Day 11 Adopt a low-drama way of being
Day 12 Curate your wardrobe like it is your own bijou boutique
Day 13 Indulge in your femininity
Day 14 Design the life of your dreams
Day 15 Cultivate serenity and calmness in your life
Day 16 Create a sanctuary at home
Day 17 Take exquisite care of your grooming
Day 18 Little and often
Day 19 Socialise in a relaxed manner
Day 20 Be your own chef
Day 21 Inspire yourself
Day 22 Build rest and repose into your daily routine
Day 23 Be financially chic
Day 24 Live a life of luxury
Day 25 Collect contentment in petite measures
Day 26 Make every day magical
Day 27 Embrace creativity and enjoy the benefits
Day 28 Think of your home as if it were a boutique hotel
Day 29 Walk your errands
Day 30 Immerse yourself in sensuous beauty
Bonus Day Take inspired action
If you enjoyed Jennifer L. Scott’s ‘Lessons from Madame Chic’, Tish Jett’s ‘Forever Chic’ or Shannon Ables’ ‘Choosing the Simply Luxurious Life’, you will love ‘Thirty Chic Days’.
Click the ‘Buy Now’ button to ignite your inspiration and lead your best life starting today!
Instead of daydreaming about running away to the City of Light, ‘Thirty Chic Days’ invites you to put on your French-tinted sunglasses and view your world through an enchanting and motivating filter.
Inside you will find thirty chapters (or 'days') full of joie de vivre, sharing fun and exciting ways to bring your ideal chic self into being.
‘Thirty Chic Days’ is a warm, encouraging and fanciful guide on living a simple and beautiful French-inspired life. Enjoy dozens of delicious, no-cost ideas and feel inspired to uplevel yourself and your surroundings in an effortless way.
Through her popular blog How to be Chic, author Fiona Ferris provides thousands of women from all around the world with tools and inspiration to elevate the everyday from mundane to magical.
Let’s take a look inside the book!
Day 1 Have a Paris state of mind
Day 2 Eat real food
Day 3 Bathe yourself in mystique
Day 4 Make up your eyes
Day 5 Create and guard your secret garden
Day 6 Be your own French aunt
Day 7 Honour your body with chic movement
Day 8 Be beautifully positive
Day 9 Support your signature charity
Day 10 Simplify your life for abundance
Day 11 Adopt a low-drama way of being
Day 12 Curate your wardrobe like it is your own bijou boutique
Day 13 Indulge in your femininity
Day 14 Design the life of your dreams
Day 15 Cultivate serenity and calmness in your life
Day 16 Create a sanctuary at home
Day 17 Take exquisite care of your grooming
Day 18 Little and often
Day 19 Socialise in a relaxed manner
Day 20 Be your own chef
Day 21 Inspire yourself
Day 22 Build rest and repose into your daily routine
Day 23 Be financially chic
Day 24 Live a life of luxury
Day 25 Collect contentment in petite measures
Day 26 Make every day magical
Day 27 Embrace creativity and enjoy the benefits
Day 28 Think of your home as if it were a boutique hotel
Day 29 Walk your errands
Day 30 Immerse yourself in sensuous beauty
Bonus Day Take inspired action
If you enjoyed Jennifer L. Scott’s ‘Lessons from Madame Chic’, Tish Jett’s ‘Forever Chic’ or Shannon Ables’ ‘Choosing the Simply Luxurious Life’, you will love ‘Thirty Chic Days’.
Click the ‘Buy Now’ button to ignite your inspiration and lead your best life starting today!
310 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2016
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About the author
Fiona Ferris
37 books93 followersHi, and welcome to my Goodreads page!
I love to write books about living a fabulous life without spending a lot of money.
I adore mindset work and how we get to be happier and more successful just from looking at things from a different angle. We get to change our circumstances if we want to, and change our thoughts as well.
My goal when I write my books is to provide inspiration, ideas, and reminders for my readers so that they can wear their rose-tinted sunglasses as they live their life. Just like I do!
I have found that everything works out better when you are positive as much as possible. When you expect things to work out for the best. When you have gratitude for all you have. And when you are always looking at how to make your life better, and richer (in all ways). In doing all these things you are elevating the happiness levels of those around you as well as yourself.
Of course life isn't perfect and we all go through sad or difficult times, however I believe when we are starting from a base level of positivity, it makes those times easier to bear.
I love the saying attributed to Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary, who told her that her job was to spread a carpet of happiness wherever she went. I have taken this on as my own life's motto and with my writing too.
I hope you enjoy reading my books and get loads of golden nuggets from them. Happy reading and please let me know your thoughts or leave a review!
I love to write books about living a fabulous life without spending a lot of money.
I adore mindset work and how we get to be happier and more successful just from looking at things from a different angle. We get to change our circumstances if we want to, and change our thoughts as well.
My goal when I write my books is to provide inspiration, ideas, and reminders for my readers so that they can wear their rose-tinted sunglasses as they live their life. Just like I do!
I have found that everything works out better when you are positive as much as possible. When you expect things to work out for the best. When you have gratitude for all you have. And when you are always looking at how to make your life better, and richer (in all ways). In doing all these things you are elevating the happiness levels of those around you as well as yourself.
Of course life isn't perfect and we all go through sad or difficult times, however I believe when we are starting from a base level of positivity, it makes those times easier to bear.
I love the saying attributed to Queen Elizabeth II's private secretary, who told her that her job was to spread a carpet of happiness wherever she went. I have taken this on as my own life's motto and with my writing too.
I hope you enjoy reading my books and get loads of golden nuggets from them. Happy reading and please let me know your thoughts or leave a review!
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June 28, 2018
I think it's an extreme take on 'Fake it till you make it' principle. While I think anyone would be better taking it with a grain of salt (we don't want to experience first-hand the Stanislavsky system unfortunate side effects, do we?), still it's a worthwhile read and an entertaining system.
September 27, 2018
I found this book extremely pleasant to read. Both practical and soothing. Fiona's voice comes through as a lovely person, and I spent several evenings reading a bit at a time, always with anticipation, for she has an anxiety-reducing element to her style. Someone wrote like having a cup of tea with a friend.
Many of the practical ideas we've probably heard somewhere before, but let's face it, we can all be reminded how to improve on the mundane, and elevate tasks to make life more enjoyable. I appreciated Fiona's gentle style, her desire to live as best as she can ( as well as her readers) within a realistic budget, and with certain tips she encourages us all to a higher, positive way of thinking about all we do in life and the attitude we bring to practical activities. She leaves us with a sense of peace and feeling of happiness regardless of circumstances.
Many of the practical ideas we've probably heard somewhere before, but let's face it, we can all be reminded how to improve on the mundane, and elevate tasks to make life more enjoyable. I appreciated Fiona's gentle style, her desire to live as best as she can ( as well as her readers) within a realistic budget, and with certain tips she encourages us all to a higher, positive way of thinking about all we do in life and the attitude we bring to practical activities. She leaves us with a sense of peace and feeling of happiness regardless of circumstances.
July 8, 2017
One of the worst books on graceful living French style I have ever read. The author has not even been to France, nor does she know the language. Most of her knowledge comes from other self help books, most of them I have previously read. Some I liked a lot, others less, but none gave me so little pleasure as this book. Not recommended.
June 18, 2016
I find all of Fiona's books so lovely to read and this is no exception. When opening one of her books I always feel as if I am sipping a cup of tea and engaging in a lovely conversation that leaves me inspired.
October 13, 2016
Beautifully written, practical and full of relatable lifestyle hacks. I gifted myself this book on my birthday, thought of reading it a day at a time, but then went ahead and gobbled it all up. Will surely be revisiting it. Definitely worth a read, this one is for keeps.
September 25, 2022
Mình có 1 quán cafe mình yêu thích vô cùng, 1 nơi mà mỗi lần tới mình đều cảm thấy thoải mái khi được tận hưởng không gian và đồ uống cùng bánh ngọt, 1 nơi mà Ottie có thể thoải mái chạy nhảy chơi mà không sợ va vào ai cả. Và mình đã đọc xong cuốn này ở đó.
Có lẽ vì ảnh hưởng của sự dễ chịu mà không gian mang lại, mình rất thích cuốn sách này. Dù nội dung không quá xuất sắc nhưng những điều tác giả chia sẻ lại gần gũi, dễ thực hiện và vui tươi đến mức mình muốn thử ngay và lôi kéo chồng vào những việc ấy.
Có lẽ vì ảnh hưởng của sự dễ chịu mà không gian mang lại, mình rất thích cuốn sách này. Dù nội dung không quá xuất sắc nhưng những điều tác giả chia sẻ lại gần gũi, dễ thực hiện và vui tươi đến mức mình muốn thử ngay và lôi kéo chồng vào những việc ấy.
August 3, 2023
3.5
Sheesh! I feel like it took me 30 days to read this book! I blame the format (eBook), not the book! 30 Chic Days is an easy and enjoyable read.
I have read many French Chic books through the years, so I found some of the content to be repetitive, but some ideas were unique or offered a new twist on a theme.
The author shares her experiences and how she has shaped her life to be more elegant, slow, and "French/European Chic". And while chatty books often annoy me, Ferris strikes the right balance. There's a chatty quality, but in a good "chat with a friend" way, not the "trapped on a plane" way.
I would definitely read more of Fiona Ferris' books! She also maintains a blog.
While not unique to this book, I do find that most books in this genre are a little heavy on the internalized gender roles. The advice to talk softly, smile more, etc. feels rather "ugh!" to me.
Sheesh! I feel like it took me 30 days to read this book! I blame the format (eBook), not the book! 30 Chic Days is an easy and enjoyable read.
I have read many French Chic books through the years, so I found some of the content to be repetitive, but some ideas were unique or offered a new twist on a theme.
The author shares her experiences and how she has shaped her life to be more elegant, slow, and "French/European Chic". And while chatty books often annoy me, Ferris strikes the right balance. There's a chatty quality, but in a good "chat with a friend" way, not the "trapped on a plane" way.
I would definitely read more of Fiona Ferris' books! She also maintains a blog.
While not unique to this book, I do find that most books in this genre are a little heavy on the internalized gender roles. The advice to talk softly, smile more, etc. feels rather "ugh!" to me.
October 9, 2016
This was a very fun book that came up as a suggestion when looking for Audrey Hepburn books. Audrey Hepburn is referenced several times in the book. She gives a lot of suggestions on how to live life like a Parisian. I'm definitely trying to follow her suggestions on eating as I've been working on losing weight and these ideas will spruce up my lunch and dinner. I also like the suggestions about replacing soda with sparkling water...a bad habit I need to break. Her makeup suggestions for me was great because we have the same type of eyes and eye makeup can be a challenge. Very fun book for anyone looking to makeover some or all of their life!
February 5, 2018
This is the second book that I read by Fiona Ferris and I am looking forward to reading the next ones.
I just love Fiona's voice, so fresh, honest and inspiring.
She is not one of those super young, rich, fashionable bloggers who wear expensive brands for free; she is a lovely lady making the best of her life and the people around her who shares her useful tips with her readers.
I found her books highly enjoyable and I highly recommend them. So if you are looking for a way to enhance your life in a practical chic way... go for it!
I just love Fiona's voice, so fresh, honest and inspiring.
She is not one of those super young, rich, fashionable bloggers who wear expensive brands for free; she is a lovely lady making the best of her life and the people around her who shares her useful tips with her readers.
I found her books highly enjoyable and I highly recommend them. So if you are looking for a way to enhance your life in a practical chic way... go for it!
December 3, 2016
A very nice and comprehensive collection of every possible kind of bad 'good advice', including things like 'Make your life into a movie' and 'Live your life pretending that you are not where you actually are, but in the streets of Paris' (and I'm pretty sure that, as she writes this, the author stresses the last syllable and fails to pronounce the final /s/). A guide to creating an incredibly fake life, in other words. And a really scary read, I have to say.
August 6, 2017
I loved her. She's so sweet. Very practical too.
September 23, 2017
Some of the advice is good (but things I've heard before). Much of it leaves me feeling like the author may be delusional
August 23, 2021
меня восхищают истории женщин, которые смогли замедлиться и найти баланс, хотя я искренне считаю, что баланс найти нельзя, он у каждого свой. я много читаю таких историй. каждая из них говорит об одном и том же, меняются только формулировки
Фиона Феррис, например, смогла справиться с хандрой благодаря практике маленьких шагов. каждый день она планировала одно маленькое (иногда не очень) занятие, которое потом вписывала в своё расписание. за месяц она получила 30 новых полезных привычек, часть из которых за это время успели укорениться
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книга читаться легко. прекрасная компания для одного вечера
Фиона Феррис, например, смогла справиться с хандрой благодаря практике маленьких шагов. каждый день она планировала одно маленькое (иногда не очень) занятие, которое потом вписывала в своё расписание. за месяц она получила 30 новых полезных привычек, часть из которых за это время успели укорениться
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книга читаться легко. прекрасная компания для одного вечера
January 23, 2023
Книга из серии «Мамина подруга пришла в гости и начала давать советы». Слушала на прогулках с собакой — только в этом случае её можно осилить, на бумажную версию не стала бы тратить время. Буквально несколько глав были интересными и полезными, а все остальное — для женщин 45+, которые никогда не были за границей, но пытаются втиснуть себя в надуманный образ утончённых француженок. Автор совершенно не разбирается в большинстве тем, которые освещает. Ее обсессивная погоня с «шикарной» жизнью тоже никакими результатами не увенчалась, судя по фото в инстаграме, — обычная тётенька в безвкусной одежде, зато со стопкой однообразных книг со словом «шик».
July 8, 2016
A light fluffy read. Nothing groundbreaking but inspired me to make a few changes to my everyday life.
September 25, 2016
I really enjoyed this inspiring and cozy read.
August 18, 2021
The audiobook narrated by the author is excellent. A good one to pick up and listen to a chapter or two at a time and I've listened to many several times over, particularly on my walks.
May 17, 2020
Dar viena iš tų knygų, kurias norėsiu dar ne kartą kaip min pavartyti... 📖
Skaičiau lietuvių kalba.
Tik pavadinimas nevisai atspindi turinį, čia labiau apie kasdienį moters gyvenimą - kaip jį paversti labiau pakylėtu! 🌞
Patiko autorės požiūris, kaip ji įprastose dalykuose atranda prasmę, motyvuoja į juos pažiūrėti iš kitos pusės 🤔
Knygoje nemazai paprastų (kartais - net banalių), bet tikrai įkvepiančių idėjų - jas iškart norisi pritaikyti sau!
Žodžiu, knyga - įkvėpimas!
Skaitosi lengvai ir su malonumu 😍
Rekomenduoju! 👌
Skaičiau lietuvių kalba.
Tik pavadinimas nevisai atspindi turinį, čia labiau apie kasdienį moters gyvenimą - kaip jį paversti labiau pakylėtu! 🌞
Patiko autorės požiūris, kaip ji įprastose dalykuose atranda prasmę, motyvuoja į juos pažiūrėti iš kitos pusės 🤔
Knygoje nemazai paprastų (kartais - net banalių), bet tikrai įkvepiančių idėjų - jas iškart norisi pritaikyti sau!
Žodžiu, knyga - įkvėpimas!
Skaitosi lengvai ir su malonumu 😍
Rekomenduoju! 👌
July 31, 2020
Wonderful!
Thirty Chic Days is inspirational in every way! Not only does it offer lots of ideas on how to love your best life, but it also encourages you to experiment and find what feels true to you. I know I will find myself implementing many of the ideas and turning to it for motivation over and over again. Thank you, Fiona, for taking action on your own dreams and sharing your wisdom with us all!
Thirty Chic Days is inspirational in every way! Not only does it offer lots of ideas on how to love your best life, but it also encourages you to experiment and find what feels true to you. I know I will find myself implementing many of the ideas and turning to it for motivation over and over again. Thank you, Fiona, for taking action on your own dreams and sharing your wisdom with us all!
January 4, 2021
Очень наивная и простецкая книжка написанная скучающей домохозяйкою.
В ее понятие, воплощение элегантности - это стандартная парижанка в 30 кв м. Возможно, если она живет в 1-ом или 3-ом округе и работает в Вог.
Но в реальности стандартные парижанки - это стандартные итальянки или испанки или бельгийки, т.к. от Коко Шанель так им всем далеко, очень далека, как запущенным участницам Модного приговора.
Автор - провинциальная американка, этом, увы, все и объясняется.
В ее понятие, воплощение элегантности - это стандартная парижанка в 30 кв м. Возможно, если она живет в 1-ом или 3-ом округе и работает в Вог.
Но в реальности стандартные парижанки - это стандартные итальянки или испанки или бельгийки, т.к. от Коко Шанель так им всем далеко, очень далека, как запущенным участницам Модного приговора.
Автор - провинциальная американка, этом, увы, все и объясняется.
January 12, 2019
Chic indeed
I really enjoyed this book, it had a lot of good ideas on living more mindfully and enjoying your life more. It is also budget friendly, in trying to deal with how to save more money and reduce debt it’s given me some ideas of alternative ways to enjoy life beyond shopping.
I really enjoyed this book, it had a lot of good ideas on living more mindfully and enjoying your life more. It is also budget friendly, in trying to deal with how to save more money and reduce debt it’s given me some ideas of alternative ways to enjoy life beyond shopping.
February 15, 2019
С удовольствием читала эту книгу. Каждый день начинался с порции вдохновения идей, может быть и очевидных, но все мы мечтаем примерно об одном и том же. В каждой сфере жизни найдется что-то схожее. Автор затрагивает каждый аспект жизни - уход за собой, гардероб, благотворительность, уборку, приготовление пищи, хобби и так далее. Мне понравились ее мысли по каждому вопросу.
March 23, 2021
This is a very nice read for anyone.
Nice fun read. It is good to get some ideas about the best ways of living your life. She gives you all kinds of ways of being successful and happy. She does not want anyone to get to get stuck in a rut. One example was to just enjoy just the little things in a like the smell of coffee.
Nice fun read. It is good to get some ideas about the best ways of living your life. She gives you all kinds of ways of being successful and happy. She does not want anyone to get to get stuck in a rut. One example was to just enjoy just the little things in a like the smell of coffee.
August 17, 2023
Прикольная книжка, простая и милая. Без особых сложностей - такая, какую я сама могла бы написать )) из 30 уроков 90% - те, которые так или иначе уже есть в моей жизни. А остальные 10 - вишенка на торте, идеи для вдохновения. Я снова захотела себе домик, чтобы любить его, ухаживать и разводить цветы )) в целом, почитать стоит, но больших ожиданий не стоить не нужно ))
May 4, 2019
Recommend :-)
This is just a lovely feel good book with ideas how to enjoy life more and appreciate what you have. Loved reading it and will put some of the tips into action now and then. It really does inspire and will uplift your mood.. Thank you Fiona :-)x
This is just a lovely feel good book with ideas how to enjoy life more and appreciate what you have. Loved reading it and will put some of the tips into action now and then. It really does inspire and will uplift your mood.. Thank you Fiona :-)x
July 24, 2019
I very enjoyed reading this book. Girlish and very inspiring. A must-read for every woman willing to nurture her feminine side.
October 27, 2019
Enjoyed. All about your mindset.
April 29, 2024
Inspiring
Love all of Fiona's books. Fiona inspires her readers to live life more beautifully with simple ideas from style advice to healthy daily living.
Love all of Fiona's books. Fiona inspires her readers to live life more beautifully with simple ideas from style advice to healthy daily living.
November 1, 2024
Įdomi. Kai ką pasižymėjau atminčiai
January 11, 2025
Excellent advice for ordinary women to uplevel their lives in small, actionable ways. It's a very accessible book written in a very cosy, conversational style.
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