The Classy Woman

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Spring has officially arrived and it's so wonderful to look forward to warmer days spent outdoors sipping lemonade on the porch, having lunch with friends at an outdoor cafe or enjoying a picnic in the park. For us Floridians we've already been enjoying this weather for months but as someone who grew up in the north, it was the time of year I always looked forward to so I could wear sandals again! As much as I love my essential staple neutral colors and classic crisp white paired with black for spring, for me, pops of color and pretty patterns such as florals are what truly defines my spring wardrobe. I recently bought this floral peplum top  (for just $30) which looks great with both skirts and denim along with my new  pale gray wedge sandals . There are so many wonderful colors on trend for spring such as poppy/tomato red, blush pink and powder blue to name a few that I'm excited to add ...

Lately it feels as though this year is just zooming by, doesn't it? I feel like we just celebrated Christmas and the start of 2015 and now we're looking forward to Easter in just a week's time. I've also been thinking about another special day...Mother's Day. It's hard to believe it's just 6 weeks away! I try to stay organized and prepare a bit early every year as my mom lives in Canada and I always have to factor in extra shipping time for gifts being sent from Florida. I try to be as creative as possible and mail something meaningful in lieu of time spent together during an experience such as a treatment at a spa, enjoying lunch or an outdoor mother-daughter date as we once did before. Now that I'm a mother myself, I have a better ideas as to what most want and need when it comes to a tangible present so I'm putting together a little list below in case you're also the type who likes to plan in advance (or at least pins things to revisit later ...

Workout clothing can be a fashion statement for some or an afterthought for others. If we're going to invest time into building a strong, healthy body, it deserves more than a pair of baggy sweats and an old t-shirt, wouldn't you agree. Not to mention, those don't flatter and are anything but feminine. When it comes to investing money into active wear, it might as well be fun and fashionable as much as it is practical. There is definitely a surplus of black yoga pants, shorts, capris, running leggings and the like to be had but let's face it, black (while a great staple) can get boring after a while. With this being the first week of spring, I encourage you all to add some color and style to your workouts. I know my drawers of active wear could certainly use a boost! So, I've been on the hunt for some new pieces and I've compiled my favorite pieces which include a lot of head bands that will keep hair in place and stay put. Whether you have long hair or short (I...

Yesterday, I posted my usual 'Sunday's Thought' on our Facebook Community Page , however this time I posted a little challenge that starts today for the next 24 hours. Feel free to join myself as well as the others to go without complaining for the entire day starting whenever you come across this post! I shared it via Instagram too and one reader actually suggested it as a family challenge and tagged her family members which I think is an awesome idea to change the dynamic inside of our homes. You may remember me sharing my New Year goals and how complaining less was on the short list of things I really wanted to work on for 2015. As a Christian woman who desires to live like Christ and follow biblical principles, what I know for sure is that God doesn't bless complaining. In fact, there are many scriptures confirming this and we are commanded to be thankful in all circumstances and for all things. Regardless of your spiritual background (or lack thereof), I think we...

Wow! Has it really been a month already since my last post?  I apologize for my inconsistency lately. Many of you already know I work as an Interior Designer by day and offer e-Design services so as soon as the weather feels remotely spring-like, I get an increase of design projects to keep me busier than usual on top of my usual mama duties to my active little 18-month old. I actually have a list of post topics that I've been meaning to write on and can't wait to share with you all soon. Since I continue to receive requests for fashion-related posts as it pertains to being a classy woman and with spring arriving in just days, I thought this would be the perfect time to talk a bit about investing in the right pieces of clothing for the new season and beyond. Today, I'm sharing 8 tips that will help you maximize your wardrobe and keep you from wasting money on pieces you'll never wear. A classy woman's wardrobe is timeless, classic and filled with well made pieces t...