The New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Madame Chic
and At Home with Madame Chic revives the timeless quality of poise
and shows how to cultivate it as a daily practice and a life-long
endeavor.
Just step out your door today and you will notice that poise is a rarity
in our wired, fast-paced, and unmannerly world. As uncivil behaviors
like flip-flops at Broadway shows and digital oversharing proliferate,
this timely book reminds us of the quiet power of behaving with dignity,
kindness, and grace. Jennifer Scott's Parisian mentor, Madame Chic,
embodied poise, and not just with the good posture, stylish attire, and
natural manners that made her extraordinarily elegant. She also
demonstrated steady assuredness and graceful calm in everything she
did--from interacting with her family and receiving guests at home to
presenting herself in public. Jennifer L. Scott passes on the lessons
she learned as well as some of her own hard-won wisdom, addressing
topics such as proper attire at social events, good grooming,
communication skills, hospitality and being a good guest, our
interactions with neighbors and strangers, role models, self-discipline,
and self-image.
This charmingly illustrated, practical, and inspiring book, full of
tips, lists, and ideas, is certain to start a new conversation about the
timeless art of poise.
