The Classy Woman

Crepe Wrap Dress  //   Sunglasses  //   Boater Hat  (just $14!) iPhone case  //   Chandelier Earrings  //   Miracle One-Piece Swimsuit Kate Spade Tote  //   Black Espadrille Wedges   //   Suede Heels  (comes in 5 colors!) One of my favorite retailers is having their  huge  half-yearly sale right now, and it's honestly the perfect time as we move from less predictable spring weather to warm, sunny days ahead sporting our favorite sandals + a breezy feminine dress. These espadrille wedges above also come in brown and are a summer must-have, a timeless staple you'll enjoy for years to come! They are a great option for those who find high heels daunting or moms like myself who want a more comfortable and safer options while out and about with little ones, yet want to avoid settling for flip flops or tennis shoes. They are under $75 and won't last long so if you see your size right now-grab them! I al...

Hi Everyone! I'm switching gears here a bit today to share a different kind of post. Many of you who have followed along here for a while know that I'm an Interior Designer / Home Stager by day and you may have even seen some of my work via the  e-design page above. Some of you have even left comments or e-mailed me over the years to share some of my work her with you all. Nearly 3 years ago, my precious daughter Lily was born and I made the decision to enjoy all of her 'firsts' by becoming a stay-at-home then work-at-home mom. Since my business involves a lot of face-to-face meetings for design and home staging consultations, I quickly realized that in order to keep working I needed to have an online decorating option which not only allowed me to continue to offer my services locally here in the central Florida area (without hiring a babysitter) but it also opened up new territory by expanding my interior decorating services nationwide and beyond. I currently have cli...

When I graduated College and entered the workforce, one rule I always lived by was 'dress for the job you want, not the job you have'. At times I've felt a bit overdressed compared with my colleagues however, I can't tell you how many times new co-workers have mistaken me for upper management. A big part of that was how I chose to present myself in terms of what I wore coupled with an upbeat but responsible down-to-business demeanor. I think the same holds true for our personal lives, we should dress appropriately for the occasion but do so in a way that exudes  confidence and allows us to showcase the very best of our wardrobe vs. saving it for a special occasion and opting to live in cozy favorites instead. We never know who we may meet and what opportunities might arise if we first dress the part. We may meet our future employer, business partner or even husband, so it's always wise to put our best foot forward. Doing so may lead to dating a different kind of ma...

OUTFIT DETAILS: {On Me}  Dress:  Boutique   (similar floral maxis  here , here ,  here , here , here   in black , love this one ) Wedges: Nine West old (similar color/styles  here , here , here , here , here + here ) Earrings: Majorica //  Bangles: Forever 21 Sunglasses: Target (not shown)  *Designer version here // Straw Tote: Mar y Sol (not shown)  .... {On Lily}  Top: Janie & Jack old  (similar here +  here )  //  Leggings: Janie & Jack Sandals: Cherokee   //  Hair Bow: Cherokee  old  (similar  here ) Sunglasses:  Janie & Jack  ( not shown) Hi Lovelies! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day weekend with your mom and/or families. We sure did and the weather was just perfect for it! We typically spend the day together with my husband's parents who live nearby (since my own mom lives back home in Toronto) however this year, my in-laws decided to escap...

As we become increasingly more social both online via social media as well as offline, the lines of business and personal have become a bit more blurred these days. Whether you own your own business, are a professional within a company or have just begun an Etsy shop to showcase your creations, it's important to know what's good business and what crosses the line,Having owned an Interior Decorating company for several years, I know firsthand the importance of networking and getting the word out about my company in order to continue to add new clients to my roster and gain valuable referrals. While it is important as an entrepreneur to make marketing a primary focus, there are times when mixing business with pleasure is just not appropriate. Often times, while making conversation with someone we've just met, they'll politely ask about what we do for a living and follow-up with a few more interested questions. Sometimes this is just their way of carrying polite conversat...

OUTFIT DETAILS: TOP:  Boutique ( similar here , blue )  // JEANS: Merona old (love these + 30% off!) ,  these ,  these )   HANDBAG: Zac Posen  in navy  (several other colors of the same style here)   ESPADRILLES: J.CREW  (also in black) *30% OFF w/code: SCORE  RING SET:   Banana Republic old (similar) //   SUNGLASSES: Target ( Tom Ford version ) WATCH: Fossil  //   PEARL BRACELET:   Nadri   // BANGLE: Forever 21 old   (similar) EARRINGS: Jewel Mint old (similar)  //   NAIL POLISH: Essie (color: Ole Caliente) .... During this time of year it's so easy for me to become distracted  (anyone else?) while working at the kitchen table in front of our large window when the sunshine and warm breeze gently kiss my skin and tempt me to come out and play. Right now we also have a confederate jasmine vine in full bloom along our property that I just can't get enough of, the sce...

A few of you have reached out to me at different times asking about my skincare routine and what products I use. While I've shared a few of these things in previous posts before, I haven't actually dedicated a specific post to it so I thought it was about time, now that spring is here and we're all looking for a fresh start to the season, to come out of winter hiding and put our best face forward. Let me start off by saying that my skin is not as perfectly clear as it once was in my younger years, but I'm still thankful for what it is today as I can usually go sans makeup most of the time as it is typically pretty blemish-free. While I was in high school, while everyone was battling acne, I considered myself pretty lucky to only get a minor blemish here or there and remember having the best skin which continued on into my college years. However, as the years have passed, I've not only noticed fine lines appearing, but I've also noticed that I sometimes get hormo...