~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #161 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio In the first annual "Ask Shannon" episode of the podcast, listeners and readers have sent in their questions. With an episode full of the answers, this extra full episode (75 minutes) will address the topics of eating well, traveling to Paris: where to say and what to do, adhering and refreshing your signature style, my personal strength training routine, how to get your "mojo" back after life has thrown you an unexpected twist and this is just a taste. Readers and listeners from around the globe asked away, and upon tuning in you will hear my detailed and personal answers. Below you will find all of the show notes and details mentioned in the episode, as well as this week's Petit Plaisir. SHOW NOTES: Food & Wine:

• 7 Ways to Use Up a Bottle of Wine, Bon Appétit
• TSLL Capsule Planning Menu pages
  • Spring Capsule Menu
  • Fall Capsule Menu
  • General Capsule Menu (scroll to the bottom of the post)

Skincare Routine:

• Beeseline, all-natural alternative to Vaseline
• La Roche-Posay Redermic R Eyes Anti-Aging Retinol Eye Cream
• Éminence masques and scrubs
• 8 of my Favorite Skincare Products (the items mentioned below)
  • La Mer (facial moisturizer)
  • Cetaphvil (gentle facial cleanser)
  • facial oils (Éminence facial recovery oil, Rodin Olio Lusso)
  • eye cream (Éminence lavender eye cream)
• View all TSLL Beauty posts here
• 8 Ways to Create Glowing Skin (episode #13)

Style/Clothing:

• NYDJ (button up tops & denim), Nordstrom 
• Ralph Lauren (for button up shirts)
• The Shirt Company
• Parisian Boho Chic style inspiration
  • Clémence Poésy
  • Lou Doillon
• Kate Moss's wedding

Fitness/Strength:

• My 2-3x/week strength routine (at home)
  • Arms (I use a single 10 lb weight)
    • lateral raises
    • bicep curls
    • tricep kickbacks 
    • one arm rows (lawn-mower pull)
  • Legs
    • Inner Thigh: side band walking, inner thigh lifts
  • Butt
    • T-lifts (use ankle weights)
  • Abs
    • bicycles
    • oblique crunches
    • leg lifts (place your hands under your sacrum for back support)
    • classic crunches
  • Sun Salutations
  • Yoga, once a week
• In March 2018, I updated my strength routine and detailed everything (why, how, etc.) with the help of my personal trainer. Listen or read the post here - Design an At-Home Strength Training that Works, episode #201

  Paris Recommendations:

• Ma Vie À Paris by Astier de Villatte, as a Petit Plaisir in episode #134 of the podcast (see below)
  • Order online here
  • Order from Nicole Michelle Decor (based here in Bend) who will ship to your U.S. address
    • phone:541.306.3000

  . . . More Paris recommendations:

• The Little Black Book of Paris, 2017 edition
• French Inspired Living (as seen in the menu bar of the blog)
  • TSLL Posts
  • Books, Cookbooks, Films & More
  • Paris City Guide
• Haven in Paris (Parisian vacation rentals)
  • A Luxurious Travel Sanctuary - My Tour of Haven in Paris Apartments (2013)
• Hip Paris blog
• Paris by Mouth, eating and walking tours

  Blog/Writing: ~TSLL Planner Pages (three different sizes and the planner you see below) ~TSLL Notepads for all of the lists I make ~the image below as discussed regarding the second book's arrival (click to read the post)   Happiness: ~The Difference Between Pleasure and Joy ~38 Invaluable Lessons About Attaining Happiness, episode #131 ~The How of Happiness   Thank you for everyone who emailed me with questions. I wish I could have answered them all. Until the next Ask Shannon, be sure to keep emailing me your questions and perhaps your question will be answered in an upcoming episode. Stay tuned! New Ask Shannon Episodes: ~January 2018, episode #191 (What to Pack for Paris, the Classic Tote and more!) ~On Monday June 25, 2018, the annual Ask Shannon will go live, episode #214 Petit Plaisir: ~Ariel Pocock, second album Living in Twilight (released June 9, 2017) ~Song clips heard on the episode of the podcast:

• "The Very Thought of You"
• "So In Love"

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