Inspired by: What the book "Learned from Parisian Socialites" tells us about elegance

The author of "Things I Learned from Parisian Socialites" [US] is Jennifer L. Scott.

Dietary suggestions

●Improve the quality of meals and reduce the desire for snacks.

●The quality of dining is paramount.

●Decorate the living room and reduce the temptation of snacks. Aesthetics first, comfort second. (If you want to lie down, why not just go to bed?)

●When you just can't resist snacking, choose only high-quality foods. Don’t limit yourself to one type of food.

●Never eat while walking, driving or standing. Never eat in a hurry.

●Allow yourself to feel hungry from time to time and develop a good appetite.

●Drink plenty of water during the day to ensure your body is adequately hydrated.

●Consult your doctor before starting a new diet to find the one that suits you best.

●Prioritize a balanced diet and maintain food reserves.

●Eating snacks without restraint is not elegant at all!

●Develop a positive attitude towards food and meals.

●Develop a passion for good food and enjoy talking about it!

●Focus on each of your meals.

●Use the "Gourmet Strategy" to create a special dining experience regardless of the surrounding environment.

●Whether you’re eating a tuna sandwich or a cheese omelette, make sure it’s presented in an attractive way.

●Exercise moderation and grace on vacation or at a buffet (you'll be glad you did in the long run).

●Eat high-quality food as much as possible.

●In short...enjoy every meal you have! We spend too much time in our lives "eating". Enjoy it with all your heart and find joy in every dining experience.

Exercise is a wonderful thing

If you are busy and don't have time to go to the gym, you should adjust it to your needs and daily life.

Housework Challenge

For example: Try it for ten minutes. Play upbeat music while cleaning hard. Get your pulse pumping. Brush, push, drag, smear, then sort. The result is that you burn calories while making your home look brand new.

When you are not doing housework

●Dance! Dancing is a real mood booster.

●Park your car as far away from your destination as possible so you have more opportunities to walk.

●Take your dog for a walk – choose a different route every day so you never get bored.

●Climb the stairs often instead of taking the elevator.

●Do leg raises while watching TV or videos.

●Try different exercise methods, such as yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong.

In short, don’t be too lazy to move. If you are open-minded and creative, you can always integrate exercise into all aspects of your daily life, instead of just going to the gym.

●Integrate exercise into your daily life and work (such as grocery shopping or housework).

●Develop a positive outlook on your body – focus on your body’s strengths rather than its weaknesses.

●Challenge yourself actively every day.

●Walk or bike to get to know your surroundings.

●Make your leisure time full of vitality.

●The most important thing is, don’t be lazy! There is nothing elegant or stylish about being lazy.

10 items to wear in style

Try building a mini wardrobe that can only hold 10 items of clothing.

It should roughly include 10 core items, but these 10 items do not include outerwear (coats, jackets, sweatshirts, etc.), formal wear (formal skirts, evening dresses, and clothes for special days, etc. ), accessories (scarves, gloves, hats and shawls), shoes and what I call “base layers” – mainly T-shirts, sleeveless tops, shirts, etc., which are often worn underneath pullovers and sweatshirts in.

Reorganize your mini wardrobe every season so you can change out your clothes as the seasons change.

Before you finally pick out your 10 pieces, purge your closet of any unused items. Completely clean out your wardrobe and keep only 10 core items. It’s helpful to collect all the clothes you don’t wear, either throwing them away or storing them, to keep your plans going.

The contents of your mini wardrobe will depend more on your daily routine, but should also take into account seasonal and weather factors.

Examples of 10 spring and summer items

Ocean green silk top

Transparent thin shirt

Blue sailor striped shirt

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Beige crew neck pullover

Seafoam wool button-down cardigan

Black pleated lightweight trousers

Tailored black high-waisted shorts

Sea green A-line skirt

Khaki tight narrow skirt

White or dark blue jeans

Examples of 10 items for autumn and winter< /p>

3 cashmere sweaters, can be beige, cream or black

3 silk tops

1 buttoned white shirt

Tailored black wool trousers

Black wool skirt

Black skinny jeans or boot pants

If you carefully choose the 10 items for your mini wardrobe A single item will force you to own only the best. Over time, you'll get used to mini-wardrobes, and you'll free yourself from the idea of ??saving your best clothes for later.

If you don’t have much budget for adding clothes, you must learn to “use good steel on the blade”. You don’t have to buy all 10 items as investments. Instead, spend the most on the following items: coats, shoes, sunglasses, handbags, evening dresses, jeans, watches, and jewelry. These things need to be durable, so their quality is paramount.

Maintain style

●Wear clothes only because you like it, and the clothes you wear must show your true self-style.

●Define your true style and help guide you when buying clothes.

●When dressing, think about how you want to show yourself to the world.

●Listen to your fashion instincts and know deep down what is appropriate and what is not.

After rigorously completing your mini-wardrobe experiment, remember what works for you and what doesn’t, and add or subtract items as needed.

The most important thing is to enjoy the process. The whole point of mini-wardrobe experiments is to make you love every item in your wardrobe and always have something decent and suitable to wear.

Makeup Suggestions

●Create a simple and natural daily makeup look to show your best side.

●Natural nude makeup is suitable for people with good skin.

●In certain literary and artistic occasions, eye makeup should be enhanced.

●Intensify lip makeup when you want a novel or romantic effect.

●Adjust your makeup time to fit your schedule.

●Before deciding what kind of makeup to wear, consider your outfit and daily activities for the day.

●Consult professionals to buy the foundation that best suits your skin tone.

●Use makeup setting spray to keep your makeup on (touching up your makeup in public is not elegant at all!).

●Enjoy the fun of experimenting, and don’t forget to make some changes from time to time...

● Mainly drink boiled water. Limit caffeine and alcohol intake.

●Control your stress. When you feel stress approaching, do something positive!

●Choose your favorite professional masseur and get massages regularly.

●Seek expert advice and get facials within your budget. You can also make it yourself at home.

●Do your research beforehand and buy the best skin care products within your budget.

●Wear sunscreen every day to protect your skin. Don’t forget your neck, shoulders, arms and hands!

●The most important thing is, no matter what state your skin is currently in, try to stay confident. Doing this will make you attractive enough.

The secret to always looking radiant

● Dress appropriately every day to respect yourself and those around you.

●Remember, first impression is very important.

●Don’t make a mess of yourself. Throw away clothes that don't fit.

●Look at yourself from all angles before going out.

●Wearing nice clothes when traveling will help to create a good atmosphere and improve your own taste.

●Never save your best clothes for “later”. Wear it today, what are you waiting for?

●Choose a hairstyle that is easy to style and suitable for your life.

●Hair must be neat and tidy.

●Cultivation of beautiful manners, remind yourself often, and eventually let it become a part of you.

●Explore the world of perfume, either choose your signature perfume or have a mini perfume collection. Enjoy the process because perfume is one of life's great pleasures.

●Please keep your nails tidy, whether through polishing or grooming.

●Healthy hair coupled with an attractive hairstyle is a magic weapon to increase feminine charm.

●Never ignore intangible female traits such as self-awareness, sense of humor, and adventurous spirit. They are the most important source of charm.

Pursue quality of life

●Don’t leave the best things for later.

Use the best every day.

●Use the best cutlery, cups, napkins and tablecloths to elevate your dining experience.

●For special occasions, put some special bouquets or cook a fancy dish.

●In your home, use the best rooms and don’t reserve them for special occasions or specific guests. Use the best stuff in your house every day.

●Clean and organize the room, leaving only the best things.

●When buying things, buy only the best you can afford - consider your budget and avoid going beyond your financial means.

●In daily life, maintain the best manners, especially with those closest to you.

●Practice the art of living well every day—even if you are alone. Doing this will help you develop good taste.

●Show more elegant aspects in your life, and your life will become better.

●Create some elegant rituals or traditions for your family to enrich daily life.

●Be courteous and always behave decently and noblely.

●Exercise elegant etiquette, even when eating alone, so that your daily meals can be unique.

● Dress appropriately for daily activities. It is better to be over-groomed than sloppy and rude.

●Develop a love for classical music and let the beauty of music nourish your life.

●Write more letters - think about how excited others will be when they receive your letters.

●Enlarge your vocabulary, learn some new words, learn them and use them flexibly, and avoid vulgar language.

●Choosing an elegant lifestyle is crucial for you and your family. Learn to be graceful and have fun doing it.

●Be completely immersed in art and live a spiritually fulfilling life.

●Let music accompany your daily life.

●Be familiar with the latest art exhibitions at museums in your city.

●Whether you like large-scale commercial productions or independent, small-budget dramas, make it a habit to go to the theater frequently.

●Introduce the artistic atmosphere into your home and infect your friends around you.

●Become an "artist": practice an instrument, write the piece you've always wanted to write, stage your own play locally, or pick up a paintbrush and paint your own feelings. Get inspired and have fun with art!

An orderly home

●Check carefully what areas of the home need to be tidied up, be honest and self-disciplined, and have a comfortable home.

●Organization work is sometimes complicated, so it should be done step by step and accumulated over time to finally achieve results.

●Keep wardrobes, cabinets, and cupboards neat and orderly. If the cupboards are not tidied, we will not have a suitable place to put our daily necessities.

●Cut down unnecessary shopping expenses. Only buy what you really need.

●Come up with a comprehensive plan to support the whole family and ensure that everyone can work together to complete the family planning.

●Process files, emails and other trivial things in a timely manner to avoid adding up to a big pile and making it difficult to clean up.

●If your home life is organized and you are strict with yourself, everything will be in order.

Change your shopping habits

●Make a shopping list and pay with cash for daily purchases to avoid impulse shopping.

●Use a mini wardrobe and don’t buy too many clothes.

●Don’t let the salesperson influence your shopping decision. Stand firm and don't be tempted by vanity.

●Learn to appreciate what you already have.

●Before facing large expenditures, calm down first. After cooling off for a few days, see if you still want the item.

●Consider renovating your house only after you have sufficient financial capacity.

●Analyze your shopping habits and cherish what you have now.

Daily suggestions for increasing wisdom

●Always love wisdom. Do wisdom exercises every day.

●Read as much as possible, or listen to audiobooks.

●Watch less Hollywood blockbusters and more refreshing independent and foreign films.

●Subscribe to a newspaper to read special reports and opinion pieces.

●No matter what kind of art you like, just love it.

●Expand your vocabulary and learn a new word every day. Learn to use it in daily conversations and avoid bad and rigid expression habits.

●Watch less TV. The less you see, the more you gain.

●Travel often. Go to places you don’t know anything about (but don’t know everything, be safe) and learn new cultures.

●No matter how old you are, choose a course that interests you. Always push yourself and it will eventually change your life.

●Get simple pleasure from the most mundane things, which will bring you a wonderful and happy life.

●Learn to handle your Sisyphean tasks and turn endless repetition into an enjoyable experience.

●Developing a positive attitude towards life is the key, and you must have a sense of humor.

●Activate your senses and get the most happiness from life.

●Slow down and don’t rush through life. Be in tune, live in the moment, and go with the flow.