Lessons from Madame Chic

20 Stylish Secrets I Learned While Living in Paris

By: Jennifer L. Scott

Narrated by: Amy Rubinate

When Jennifer Scott arrived at the doorstep of a grand 16th Arrondissement apartment as a foreign exchange student, she was greeted by the woman who would become her mentor and the inspiration for the way she lived long after her time abroad was over. Madame Chic took the casual California teenager under her wing, revealing the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living.

Each chapter of Lessons from Madame Chic reveals a valuable secret Jennifer learned while under Madame Chic's tutelage in Paris - tips you can incorporate into your own life, no matter where you live or the size of your budget. Embracing the classically French aesthetic of quality over quantity, aspiring Parisiennes will learn to master the art of eating (deprive yourself not), dressing (the 10-item wardrobe), grooming (le no-makeup look), and living à la française. From entertaining with easy flair and formality to cultivating allure while living an active, modern life, Lessons from Madame Chic is the essential handbook for anyone wanting to incorporate that Parisian je ne sais quoi into her daily life.

©2011 Jennifer L. Scott (P)2013 Tantor

Great advice for a lovely way of life

The narrator read the book in a breathless, yet monotonous manner. Worth it, but still.

Embarrassingly bad French pronunciation

How did the narrator detract from the book?

The narrator pronounces the French phrases in this book so poorly that I have to read the Kindle version to figure out what she is trying to say. Plus she is breathy with an annoying whiny tone better suited to a relentlessly depressing modern novel than a style guide.

Great listen

I enjoyed every aspect of this book! It was a great listen and refresher on going through life.

The lifestyle of a Parisian

The story was wonderful it was so interesting and kept me engrossed. I learned quite a bit about Paris I will go there one day.

Thank you

Absolutely wonderful and exquisite. Need to listen a couple of times! See for yourself. Enjoy your life!